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Kıbrıs 06.05.2026 11:36

Single Lacedaemonian candidate registers

A single candidate registered on behalf of the Patriotic Lacedaemonian Movement party on Wednesday morning. Alexia Hadjichristoforou is the party’s sole candidate, and is standing for election in the Larnaca district. The name “Lacedaemonian” was a demonym used for the residents of ancient Sparta and the surrounding region of Laconia.

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Kıbrıs 06.05.2026 11:36

New Maserati MCPURA crowned Dream Car of the Year 2026

The new Maserati MCPURA triumphs in the annual competition organised by Quattroruote magazine since as far back as 2000. With an extraordinary 50 per cent of the votes, the purest expression of the Trident’s energy and performance secures the special Dream Car award, emerging as the undisputed star of the contest and a benchmark in […]

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Kıbrıs 06.05.2026 11:27

Man loses €48,000 in Gesy scam

A 60-year-old man lost €48,000 after falling victim to an online scam involving messages from people posing as the National Health Scheme (Gesy), police said on Wednesday. The complaint was filed with Paphos CID after the man received a text message on April 28 claiming his Gesy profile needed updating. The message included a link […]

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Kıbrıs 06.05.2026 11:24

Farmers party leader files candidacy in Limassol

Andreas Christophi, the leader of the Agronomos party, which markets itself as a party for farmers, on Wednesday filed his candidacy for the forthcoming parliamentary elections in the Limassol district. “For us, it is a day of celebration for democracy. Our positions and programme are as clear as day. They will bring change to society […]

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Kıbrıs 06.05.2026 11:18

Objections to MP candidacies being examined

The interior ministry is examining “a lot of objections” to candidacies ahead of the May 24 parliamentary elections, chief returning officer Elikkos Elia said on Wednesday. Speaking after the candidates for the representatives of the three religious groups – Latins, Maronites and Armenians – submitted their candidacies, Elia said elections were never easy, however these […]

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Kıbrıs 06.05.2026 11:16

Cyprus expected to see 450,000 fewer summer travellers this year

Cyprus passenger arrivals fall 16 per cent in April as demand softens Hermes Airports on Monday reported a decline in passenger traffic alongside a stable level of air connectivity across Cyprus. The most recent figures were included in a statement issued by the airport operator outlining the current state of passenger flows and flight networks, […]

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Kıbrıs 06.05.2026 11:15

French vessel hit in Strait of Hormuz, many crew members injured

French shipping group CMA CGM said on Wednesday that one of its vessels, the San Antonio, had been the target of an attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in injuries among crew members and damage to the vessel. The incident, which CMA CGM said occurred on Tuesday, is the latest disruption in the […]

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Kıbrıs 06.05.2026 11:12

DEK leader Themistocleous files candidacy in Limassol

Andreas Themistocleous, the leader of the Democratic National Movement (DEK), on Wednesday filed his candidacy at the top of his party’s ballot in the Limassol district. “For DEK, today is a historical day. It is the first time that we are demanding entry into parliament. We hope that the people will vote with the right […]

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Kıbrıs 06.05.2026 11:09

Action Global ranked amongst 15 best agencies in the Middle East

Cyprus-headquartered Action Global Communications has once again been listed among the Top 15 agencies in the Middle East. The annual ranking of PRovoke Media, a leading authority in the global communications industry, recognises agencies that demonstrate consistent excellence across key criteria including financial performance, creativity, innovation, thought leadership and organisational culture. Founded in Cyprus in […]

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Kıbrıs 06.05.2026 11:08

Independent candidate Larry Fergeson pulls out of race

Communications professional Larry Fergeson on Wednesday morning decided at the last minute not to stand in the forthcoming parliamentary elections. He had been given a timeslot to register his candidacy in Nicosia by the interior ministry, and while he arrived at the registration centre on time, he ultimately elected not to run for election. It […]

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Kıbrıs 06.05.2026 11:03

Dipa leader Garoyian presents ‘diverse list of candidates’

Dipa leader Marios Garoyian on Wednesday morning accompanied his party’s candidates to register their candidacies in the Nicosia district, though after having spent 15 of the last 20 years as an MP, he will not stand as a candidate himself. On this front, he said he has “mixed feelings”, but stressed that not standing in […]

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Kıbrıs 06.05.2026 10:59

60 convictions for child sexual abuse cases in 2025

A total of 60 convictions in child sexual abuse cases were seen in 2025, police said on Wednesday. Each case reflects detailed investigations carried out by the unit for the management of vulnerable people (Ydyep). Police stressed that protecting minors remains a priority, with efforts focused on prompt investigations and child-friendly procedures. They said victims […]

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Kıbrıs 06.05.2026 10:57

Anastasiou presents Edek candidates in Nicosia

Edek leader Nikos Anastasiou on Wednesday presented his party’s candidates in the Nicosia district, hailing the diversity of their ballot. “Edek is proud because 25 per cent of our candidates are women, 69 per cent are young people. Edek is not only a historical party, but it is present in the future,” he said. He […]

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Kıbrıs 06.05.2026 10:57

Coral Cyprus supports ‘No Child Left Behind-Portage’ scheme

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) announces its support for the “No Child Left Behind-Portage” programme, implemented by the Pancyprian Association of Rare Genetic Diseases “Unique Smiles”, in collaboration with the Rotary Clubs of Cyprus. This is a collaboration with a meaningful social impact, actively strengthening access for children and families to early intervention services across Cyprus. […]

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Kıbrıs 06.05.2026 10:54

‘Inappropriate behaviour’ by nurse probed by Okypy

An investigation into a complaint lodged by the family of an elderly patient against inappropriate behaviour on behalf of nursing staff, which they claimed placed the woman’s life in danger, was opened on Wednesday by state health services organisation (Okypy). The woman had reportedly been admitted to a state hospital after the private clinic treating […]

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Kıbrıs 06.05.2026 10:50

Regional leader of Canary Islands rejects hantavirus-hit cruise docking there

The regional government of Spain’s Canary Islands is opposed to allowing a luxury cruise ship that has been hit by an outbreak of the deadly hantavirusto dock on the archipelago, its leader, Fernando Clavijo, said on Wednesday. “This decision is not based on any technical criteria, nor is there sufficient information to reassure the public […]

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Kıbrıs 06.05.2026 10:48

Hunters’ leader Prodromou files candidacy in Famagusta

Hunters’ Movement leader Nicolas Prodromou on Wednesday morning filed his candidacy for the forthcoming elections at the top of his party’s ballot in the Famagusta district. He said his party’s candidates are “not people of politics, but people of hard work and toil”. “They are ready to fight for their principles, for justice, and for […]

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Kıbrıs 06.05.2026 10:45

SocialTech Lab appointed Cyprus representative for EIT Food

The non-profit organisation SocialTech Lab has been appointed as the National Representative of EIT Food for Cyprus, a role that will expand access for startups, researchers and other stakeholders in Cyprus to European funding, programmes and collaborations within the agrifood sector. EIT Food is supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a […]

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Kıbrıs 06.05.2026 10:40

Sikou Pano! candidates register in Nicosia

Candidates from the Sikou Pano! (Get Up!) party on Wednesday morning registered their candidacies for the forthcoming parliamentary elections in the Nicosia district, with both the party’s founder and figurehead Chistofer Tornaritis and current leader Sotiris Christou speaking to reporters afterwards. “This is the first time I have made statements as a politician. We have […]

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Kıbrıs 06.05.2026 10:27

Iran demands “fair and comprehensive” agreement amid US push to end Gulf conflict

Iran will only accept “a fair and comprehensive agreement” in its negotiations with the U.S. on ending the war in the Middle East, its foreign minister said on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump cited “great progress” in the process. “We will do our best to protect our legitimate rights and interests in the negotiations,” Foreign […]

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Kıbrıs 06.05.2026 10:18

Demal’s Christos Clerides files candidacy in Nicosia

Former bar association chairman Christos Clerides on Wednesday morning filed his candidacy in the Nicosia district at the top of the ballot of Demal (Democratic Change), the party he founded last year, for the forthcoming parliamentary elections. He has made the headlines in recent weeks for his commentary on the ‘Sandy’ case, in which Volt […]

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Kıbrıs 06.05.2026 10:07

XM represents Cyprus at Great Place To Work® For All Summit™

The XM Group of Companies proudly participated at the Great Place To Work® For All Summit™, the leading conference that brings together business leaders to highlight workplace culture as a catalyst for business performance. XM was represented by Dr Stavri Morti, co-CEO of the Group, alongside executives from major international organisations including Delta Air Lines, […]

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Kıbrıs 06.05.2026 10:02

Diko leader Papadopoulos files candidacy, ‘ready to take responsibility’

Diko leader Nicholas Papadopoulos on Wednesday morning filed his candidacy for the forthcoming parliamentary elections at the top of his party’s ballot in the Nicosia district. “Today, we stand before the public and society with a group of people who are ready to take responsibility. Our fellow men and women are asking for something simple; […]

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Kıbrıs 06.05.2026 10:00

Larnaca exhibition honours great Cypriot artist

“I was a Varoshiotoui [kid from Varosha], I wanted to work, to create and I didn’t have enough time, I had to learn as much as I could as fast as I could,” the great Cypriot artist Nina Iacovou of whom a retrospective exhibition is being organized once said. The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation […]

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