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Kıbrıs 07.05.2026 16:28

Disy to strive for cheaper electricity

Disy will support any action that contributes to cheaper electricity, the party’s president Annita Demetriou said on Thursday, while meeting the Electricity Authority’s (EAC) board of directors and trade unions. Employee strikes and other developments concerning the energy sector were discussed at the meeting and Demetriou admitted that there had been delays in drafting a […]

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Kıbrıs 07.05.2026 16:12

Cyprus startup ecosystem sees fivefold increase since 2020

Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides on Thursday said that Cyprus already has the foundations to become a strong regional innovation hub. Addressing participants at a forum in Limassol, he stated that Cyprus is open for business and aims to build a two-way value flow with companies, facilitating their access to Europe, while positioning the country as […]

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Kıbrıs 07.05.2026 16:07

Cyprus a popular option for dentists looking to relocate

Cyprus has become an increasingly popular destination for British dentists looking for a change in lifestyle and career. With its warm climate, strong private healthcare sector, and relatively simple registration process, it offers a compelling mix of professional opportunity and quality of life. One of the main reasons Cyprus stands out is the steady demand […]

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Kıbrıs 07.05.2026 16:00

Lidl Cyprus achieves ISO 50001recertification across all its facilities

Lidl Cyprus reaffirms its commitment to the principles of sustainability by maintaining its entire real estate portfolio—its 22 stores, logistics center, and headquarters—under the strict certification of the international ISO 50001:2018 standard for Energy Management Systems. This certification is the culmination of a comprehensive strategy aimed at reducing operational emissions, increasing energy efficiency, and ensuring […]

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Kıbrıs 07.05.2026 15:55

Hair growth treatments review: What actually works in 2026 (science-based guide)

Most people dealing with hair loss spend months trying different shampoos, oils, and supplements before realizing none of it is actually working. That’s not a personal failure — it’s a system problem. Hair loss is rarely one thing, and most treatments target the symptom rather than what’s driving it. Here’s what the science actually says […]

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Kıbrıs 07.05.2026 15:54

Dinos Lefkaritis honoured as ‘Man of the Year 2025’ in Entrepreneur category

The Executive Managing Director (CEO) of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited received the top honour at the “Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards 2025”, at a ceremony held on May 5, 2026, at Nicosia’s Royal Hall, in the presence of government, business community and civil society representatives. Held for the 24th year, the “Bank […]

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Kıbrıs 07.05.2026 15:37

Limassol tourism strategy targets longer season, penetration in new markets

The Limassol regional tourism board (Etap Limassol) held a working meeting Wednesday with a number of hotel directors, Limassol hoteliers association president Christos Tsanos, and Limassol mayor Yannis Armeftis. The meeting focused on reinforcing Limassol as a modern and competitive tourism destination through closer coordination among stakeholders and shared strategic planning. According to an announcement […]

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Kıbrıs 07.05.2026 15:26

Nine arrested over fake tenancy document ring

Police on Thursday announced the dismantling of a criminal ring allegedly involved in producing forged tenancy agreements and supplying them to third parties, following the arrest of nine people. According to police, the suspects are alleged to have prepared fake rental agreements using forged stamps and supplied them to individuals of the same nationality, who […]

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Kıbrıs 07.05.2026 15:20

Platres Forest to host Athens Philharmonic International Peace Concert 2026

Amid a landscape of exceptional natural beauty, where the forest’s silence gives way to the power of music, Cyprus will play host to the Athens Philharmonic International Peace Concert. The event is being initiated and supported by the American Medical Center and Dr Marinos Soteriou, Founder of AMC, who envisioned a high-calibre international cultural production […]

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Kıbrıs 07.05.2026 15:16

Cyprus beer exports plunge by more than half

Total beer deliveries in Cyprus fell by 8.9 per cent during April, compared to the same month last year, according to a report from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Specifically, the volume of beer delivered in April reached 3.4 million litres, down from the 3.7 million litres recorded during the same month of the previous […]

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Kıbrıs 07.05.2026 15:13

Health minister stresses importance of healthy diet

Dietary habits are decisive for people’s health, affecting growth, disease prevention and quality of life, for today’s generations and those to come, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said on Thursday. Addressing a press conference to mark Cyprus’ Nutrition Day, Charalambides said his ministry was focused on promoting policies and actions that encourage a healthy diet. “Adopting […]

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Kıbrıs 07.05.2026 15:09

Putin’s security is being tightened for Victory Day events

The Kremlin said on Thursday extra security measures were being put in place for Russian President Vladimir Putin in case of a Ukrainian attack on May 9 celebrations marking the anniversary of victory in World War Two. “You know that on the eve of major holidays, and, of course, perhaps most importantly, Victory Day in […]

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Kıbrıs 07.05.2026 15:00

Cyprus deposit rates remain among eurozone’s lowest

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 07.05.2026 15:00

A minute with: Lisa Suhair Majaj, writer and editor

Where do you live?I live in Latsia with my two cats, Shadow and Ghost, amid photos and memories of my late husband, a Greek Cypriot professor of engineering whom I met in Beirut as a college student. What did you have for breakfast?Two boiled eggs, with olive oil pressed from olives I picked myself from […]

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Kıbrıs 07.05.2026 14:58

Two arrested after stolen car and property found in Larnaca operation

Two men have been arrested after police found a stolen vehicle and suspected stolen goods, the police said on Thursday. The suspects, aged 65 and 35, were detained after officers acted on information and searched a property belonging to the older man. Police said a car reported stolen was located inside the premises. Officers also […]

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Kıbrıs 07.05.2026 14:55

University of Miami to run ‘AI Strategy for Legal Leaders’ programme at Cap St Georges in June

The Miami Herbert Business School of the University of Miami, ranked #2 worldwide in academic research in Business Technology, has announced the launch of its executive programme, “AI Strategy for Legal Professionals”, taking place in Cyprus over June 5–7, 2026. To be hosted at the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Paphos, the programme brings world-class academic expertise to the region at […]

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Kıbrıs 07.05.2026 14:52

Ledra–Ariadne parking lot in Nicosia set for full upgrade

The multi-storey Ledra–Ariadne car park in central Nicosia will be fully renovated following the signing of upgrade contracts, the municipality announced on Thursday. This project is a key part of the broader plan to enhance the capital’s walled city area. The facility has seven levels, including two underground, a ground floor and three above-ground levels. […]

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Kıbrıs 07.05.2026 14:45

Eurobank agrees €813 million Eurolife acquisition

Eurobank announced on Thursday that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire an additional 80 per cent stake in Eurolife Life Insurance, strengthening its position in the insurance sector. The bank stated that the agreement was signed with entities controlled by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited in connection with the acquisition of 80 per […]

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Kıbrıs 07.05.2026 14:39

Fuel prices drive Cyprus inflation higher in April

Cyprus’ inflation rate rose to 2.8 per cent in April 2026, according to figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), with petroleum products and transport costs recording the sharpest increases. The consumer price index (CPI) increased by 1.73 points in April 2026, reaching 102.80 units compared with 101.07 units in March 2026. Cystat explained […]

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Kıbrıs 07.05.2026 14:39

Cyprus’ prison the most overcrowded in EU

Prison cells in Cyprus are on average the most overcrowded in the entire European Union, according to data released by the EU’s statistics agency Eurostat on Thursday. Cyprus’ prison has an occupancy rate of 227.6 per cent – a figure which dwarfs the second-highest rate of 134.2 per cent, recorded in Slovenia, and France’s rate […]

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Kıbrıs 07.05.2026 14:30

XM funds Cyprus’ first industry-backed AI chair

Two leading Cyprus-based scientists have received major recognition in artificial intelligence and cancer research, in developments highlighted by venture capital firm 33East as evidence of the country’s growing support for deeptech innovation. According to the announcement, Constantine Dovrolis has been appointed as the inaugural holder of the XM Chair of Artificial Intelligence at the University […]

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Kıbrıs 07.05.2026 14:21

SurgeU: Who it is actually for (and who it is not)

Not every educational platform is right for every person. That distinction matters more than it might seem for a program like SurgeU, a God-first education company that equips students with structured, skill-based instruction in real estate investing, stock market trading, and business development. Before enrolling, the more useful question is not whether SurgeU delivers. The […]

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Kıbrıs 07.05.2026 14:11

Iran’s president says he recently met with the supreme leader

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said he met recently with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, state media reported on Thursday, offering a first public account of him meeting Khamenei after the latter suffered severe wounds at the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. The meeting was marked by a “humble and deeply cordial” atmosphere, Pezeshkian was […]

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Kıbrıs 07.05.2026 14:01

New York judge releases purported Epstein suicide note

A federal judge has released a document described as a suicide note purportedly written by the late Jeffrey Epstein and including the line: “It is a treat to be able to choose one’s time to say goodbye.” Epstein, the disgraced financier and accused sex trafficker, was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell in August […]

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