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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 10:50

Free screening campaign launched for ‘silent disease’

Free liver health screenings will be available in Cyprus this weekend as part of the European Liver Screening Campaign 2026 amid warning that many people are unaware of their liver disease until it becomes advanced. The campaign, organised by the European Liver Patients Association (ELPA) and the Cyprus Liver Patients and Friends Association Prometheus, will […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 10:29

Shakira unveils official World Cup song ‘Dai Dai’

Colombian singer Shakira unveiled the official song for the 2026 World Cup, “Dai Dai”. The 49-year-old posted a video on Instagram on Thursday from Brazil’s Maracana stadium to tease the track, which features Nigerian singer Burna Boy. The song will be released on 14 May. In the footage, the singer appears alongside a group of […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 10:26

International Olympic Committee lifts restrictions on Belarusian athletes

The International Olympic Committee on Thursday lifted all restrictions on Belarusian athletes, clearing the way for their return to international competitions, including qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The IOC had recommended that Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials be banned from events since 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Belarus was used as […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 10:21

McGinn double helps Villa crush Forest 4-0 to reach Europa League final

Aston Villa reached the Europa League final with a 4-0 win over Nottingham Forest including two goals from John McGinn in the second leg of their all-English semi-final on Thursday for a 4-1 aggregate victory as they chase a first trophy in 30 years. The Premier League side face Freiburg in Istanbul on May 20 […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 10:18

Civil Defence completes evacuation exercise in Paphos community

The Paphos village of Koili was successfully evacuated by the Civil Defence as part of preparations for the fire season, it said on Friday. The exercise, organised in cooperation with local authorities and police, was the first of five planned community drills scheduled for May. Civil Defence said the operation aimed to test evacuation procedures […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 10:03

Palestinian films on at this weekend’s festival

All is set for the third edition of the Palestinian Independent Film Festival, happening across multiple countries and cities. In Limassol, a screening schedule is planned for May Friday, Saturday and Sunday, alongside discussions and parties. Spread across five locations, the 2026 programme brings together a selection of recent Palestinian films that reflect on movement, […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 09:30

Sir David Attenborough, ‘the voice for nature,’ turns 100

Britain’s David Attenborough, who has for decades been the world’s most authoritative voice on the natural world and whose documentaries have been watched by hundreds of millions, will on Friday celebrate his 100th birthday. After more than 70 years of film-making, Attenborough’s instantly recognisable voice is synonymous with the story of nature. He is still […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 09:15

Eurobank posts €351m profit — Cyprus remains key contributor

Eurobank on Friday reported an adjusted net profit of €351 million for the first quarter of 2026, with the bank citing strong lending activity, resilient operating performance and continued growth across its core markets. The group’s reported net profit reached €331 million, while earnings per share stood at €0.09 and the return on tangible book […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 09:00

Five arrests in nationwide police operations

Five arrests were made on Thursday night during coordinated police operations carried out across all cities, aimed at preventing serious criminal offences, maintaining public order and enhancing the public’s sense of safety. According to a police statement, the arrests were made for a range of offences, including burglary, illegal stay, traffic violations and failure to […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 09:00

Cyprus will burn this summer

It’s the start of May. And yet, Cyprus is already worried… Not just because it looks like summer 2026 will be another absolute scorcher (despite the recent snow!). Not because we’re expecting power and water cuts on top of our usual 40-degree plus temps. Not because we’ve already had enough dust in the atmosphere to […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 08:54

EU Commissioner honours young talent at Ship of the Future award ceremony

Young students from across Europe were recognised in Cyprus this week, as the winners of the European School Competition on the Ship of the Future were announced during the Informal Meeting of EU Maritime Affairs Ministers.  The competition, organised by European Shipowners ECSA, invited children to imagine what ships could look like in 60 years, linking maritime education with creativity, innovation and the future of European […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 08:52

Christodoulides to meet Erhurman in UN buffer zone

A new meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman will take place at 4pm on Friday. The meeting will be hosted by the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative in Cyprus,Khassim Diagne, in the buffer zone at Nicosia International Airport. It will be held one-on-one and without the presence of the media. Christodoulides […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 08:52

Cyprus maritime students explore the future of AI in annual competition

Cyprus’ maritime education sector turned its attention to artificial intelligence this week, as students, educators and industry representatives gathered for the annual Competition Award Ceremony of the Programme of Studies in Supply Chain Management and Maritime Studies.  The competition focused on the necessity and challenges of artificial intelligence in shipping, the supply chain and the procurement process, reflecting the growing role of digital transformation across the […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 08:33

Farmers call off protest following government initiative

A planned protest by livestock farmers has been called off following an initiative by the Presidential Palace, the Veterinary Services and the Agriculture Ministry to begin consultations, the group ‘Voice of Livestock Farmers’ announced. According to the statement, discussions took place throughout the day on Thursday between the relevant authorities and representatives of the farmers. […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 08:32

ITF coordinator warns of “unprecedented” seafarer crisis in conflict zones

Mohamed Arrachedi has spent years dealing with seafarers abandoned far from home, chasing unpaid wages, pressing shipowners and managers, and working with port states, embassies and maritime authorities to get crews repatriated.  As the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) FOC Network Coordinator for the Arab world and Iran, his work often begins with a message from a vessel few people […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 08:16

Gradual rise in temperatures over the coming days

Weak high pressure is affecting the area, bringing mostly clear conditions today, with light winds and a gradual rise in temperatures expected over the coming days. Today, the weather will be mostly clear. Winds will initially be variable and light at around 3 Beaufort, gradually turning mainly southwesterly to northwesterly, light to moderate at 3 […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 08:04

Labour Party suffers heavy early losses as Reform gains in elections

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer suffered heavy early losses in elections on Friday, showing the depth of voter anger with his government and raising fresh doubts about his future just two years after a landslide general election victory. Starmer’s Labour Party haemorrhaged support in areas reporting results overnight, including traditional strongholds in former industrial regions […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 08:00

UAE countering Iranian air attack after Trump says ceasefire still in effect

US ally the United Arab Emirates said its air defences were engaging missile and drone threats from Iran early on Friday in a further test of the shaky, month-long ceasefire between the US and Iran. There were few details immediately available about the latest attack on the UAE, which came a day after the US […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 07:50

Cyprus-based IT distributor Asbis reports record first-quarter profit

ASBISc Enterprises Plc has reported a record net profit of $36.3 million and revenue of $1.27 billion in Q1 2026, significantly outpacing the broader eurozone ICT distribution trend as demand for AI infrastructure and servers continues to accelerate globally. The Cyprus-based IT distributor, which is more commonly known as Asbis, said results for the three-month […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 07:40

Cyprus retail trade outpaces eurozone in March

Cyprus recorded a monthly increase in retail trade volume in March 2026, according to Eurostat, outperforming the euro area, where retail sales declined during the same period. According to the statistical office of the European Union, seasonally adjusted retail trade volume in Cyprus rose by 0.5 per cent in March 2026 compared with February 2026, […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: inflation, CBC, Eurobank, innovation, hotels, TechIsland

Cyprus continued to record some of the lowest deposit interest rates in the eurozone in March 2026, even as lending rates remained broadly aligned with euro area averages, according to figures released by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The CBC said the level of interest rates on outstanding loans in Cyprus remained close to […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 07:10

Cyprus stock exchange flags widespread financial statement delays

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced market status changes across listed companies after multiple issuers failed to submit and publish their annual financial reports for the year ended December 31, 2025, following the April 30, 2026 reporting deadline. The exchange said the deadline expiry under Articles 140 and 154 of the law triggered enforcement […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 06:40

PwC Cyprus backs young entrepreneurs

PwC Cyprus announced this week that it supported the Junior Achievement Cyprus Company Programme for the 12th consecutive year, continuing its investment in the development of young entrepreneurs and financial literacy initiatives across Cyprus. The company said that both PwC Cyprus and the PwC Foundation once again participated as a strategic partner of the programme, […]

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Kıbrıs 08.05.2026 06:10

KEO reschedules yearly meeting following board of directors decision

KEO plc issued an official announcement on Thursday informing the investment community that its annual general meeting has been rescheduled following a specific board of directors decision. The company stated that the meeting, which was previously announced on April 29, 2026, has now been formally adjourned. The original date for the gathering was set for […]

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