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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 19:18

Theatre workshops travel to the mountains

A series of free theatre workshops titled The Place Is Its People are happening soon in the villages of Foini, Kyperounta and Lania. The programme is an initiative of the Cyprus Theatre Organisation (Thoc) in collaboration with the Cultural Committee of the Troodos Mountain Regions and the Commissioner for Mountain Communities, which has been ongoing […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 19:15

Cyprus’ banking sector resilient, shows limited vigour

Although the banking sector in Cyprus remains resilient, it displays limited vigour, while any tampering with the foreclosures framework could slow the clearing out of bad loans and also raise the cost of borrowing, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday. The IMF issued its ‘concluding statement’ after wrapping up its latest mission to Cyprus, […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 18:37

Arsos village denies online claims surrounding takeover

The community council of a mountain village on Monday rubbished claims made on social media about part of it being turned into an Israeli community. The Arsos – Gerovasa/Trozena community council issued a firm denial of online claims surrounding the village of Trozena, dismissing the reports on social media as “unfounded” and “not reflecting reality.” […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 18:22

Fuel costs and Middle East conflict hit air freight demand

Global air cargo demand fell by 4.8 per cent year-on-year in March, reflecting significant disruption across key logistics hubs, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The decline was more pronounced in international operations, where demand dropped by 5.5 per cent compared with March 2025. At the same time, cargo capacity decreased by 4.7 […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 17:15

Anti corruption authority to release info on probe Tuesday

The anti-corruption authority said on Monday it will release some ‘technical data’ regarding its investigation into allegations of systemic corruption made in Mafia State, a book published by journalist Makarios Drousiotis. Head of the authority Harris Poyadjis told media that on Tuesday it will make known certain data about the probe – the number of […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 17:02

Election candidate furious over defaced banner

Hunters’ Movement parliamentary election candidate Stefanos Rousou Roskos on Monday expressed fury after a banner advertising his candidacy was defaced. He said the vandalism was “unacceptable”, and that such actions “do not scare us” and “do not stop us”. “On the contrary, they make us even more determined. We continue our fight, with dignity and […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 16:52

Three-day remand after cigarettes found at airport

Two passengers arrested at Larnaca airport when hundreds of packets of cigarettes were found in their luggage were remanded in police custody on Monday by the Larnaca district court. The cigarettes were seized by customs officers at the airport on Sunday, following tip offs and checks on the luggage of two passengers heading to Manchester, […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 16:49

Petrolina board approves dividend proposal

Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd on Monday confirmed its final financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, following a board meeting held on April 29, 2026, at the company’s headquarters in Larnaca. The board of directors approved the audited consolidated financial statements and the audited financial statements of the parent company, marking the formal […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 16:48

History made in Limassol: Cyprus marks first-ever grand Gujarat Statehood Day

The vibrant spirit of India’s western coast illuminated the Mediterranean on May 1, 2026, as the island’s Gujarati community hosted a historic celebration for the 66th Gujarat Statehood Day (Gujarat Sthapana Divas). Held at the prestigious Parklane Resort & Spa, Limassol, the gala marked the first time the day has been celebrated on such a […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 16:31

Ukraine hopes to open negotiation areas for EU accession within two months

Ukraine hopes to open negotiations on six areas for European Union accession within two months, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday. “We are counting on the opening of all six negotiation clusters over the course of this and next month. Technically, Ukraine is fully ready,” Zelenskiy said after he met with European Council President Antonio […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 16:30

Church donates 15 buses to National Guard

A contract for the purchase of 15 buses by the church of Cyprus, to be donated for use by the National Guard, was signed at the Archbishopric on Monday. “The Orthodox Church has always blessed and blesses defensive and liberation struggles and prays to God to grant victories,” Archbishop Georgios said. The agreement was signed […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 16:17

Extra €11m to help young couples on property ladder

An additional €11 million will be allocated to extend a housing subsidy scheme for young people and couples, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Monday. The decision will allow a further 277 applicants, aged up to 41, to receive financial support under the government’s housing assistance plan. The scheme originally provided grants of up to […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 16:14

Demetra Holdings completes fresh share buyback

Demetra Holdings Plc announced on Monday that it completed the repurchase of over four thousand of its own shares as part of an ongoing equity management strategy. The transactions were executed on April 30, 2026, following the authorisation granted during the annual general meeting held on June 24, 2025, which empowered the firm to conduct […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 16:01

Consumers association finds vast differences in e-kalathi supermarket prices

Large discrepancy in prices between supermarkets on the e-kalathi application indicate a lack of competition between them, the Cyprus Consumers Association said on Monday. According to the association, the average price difference between the most expensive supermarket and the cheapest is around 60 per cent, with Athienitis currently ranking as the cheapest supermarket, with a […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 15:51

Armenia’s Pashinyan thanks Christodoulides for ‘longstanding support’

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Monday thanked President Nikos Christodoulides for his and Cyprus’ “longstanding support for the Armenian people” when the pair met on the sidelines of the day’s European Political Community summit in Yerevan. According to deputy government spokesman Yiannis Antoniou, Pashinyan and Christodoulides “reviewed the excellent relations between Cyrus and Armenia”, […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 15:48

Limassol hosts conference on digital maritime future

The 7th Cyprus ICT Conference is set to take place on May 5 in Limassol, bringing together industry professionals to examine the impact of artificial intelligence on technology and maritime sectors. The conference, titled “Intelligent Skies, Secure Seas The AI Impact on ICT”, will be held at Columbia Plaza and focus on connectivity, cybersecurity and […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 15:46

Christodoulides highlights security challenges at EPC panel

The shifting security landscape facing Europe was highlighted by President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday as he moderated a high-level panel on Maintaining European Coherence and Unity in times of Polycrisis at the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Yerevan, Armenia. Opening the discussion, Christodoulides stressed that Europe is experiencing a fundamental transformation in its security […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 15:44

EKO continues KOEAS tie for fifth year running as Title Sponsor of May 29th athletics meet

EKO Cyprus has announced the continuation of its strategic partnership with the Cyprus Amateur Athletics Association (KOEAS) as Title Sponsor of the 5th EKO Cyprus International Athletics Meeting, which will take place on May 29, 2026, at Tsirio Stadium. The press conference presenting the event was held on April 28, 2026, at 11am, at the […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 15:34

Dams at 39.6 per cent capacity

The island’s dams are currently 39.6 per cent full, with a total storage of 115.2 million cubic metres of water, the Water Development Department (WDD) said on Monday. Chief technical engineer Marios Hadjicostis told the Cyprus News Agency there is “good inflow for the season”, noting a clear improvement compared with last year, when dam […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 15:30

When AI becomes your therapist

When people feel overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain, they often look for someone to speak to. More and more, that someone is not a person. Artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT are turning into places where users share worries about relationships, work, stress, or personal matters, often seeking advice or reassurance in times of emotional distress. Psychologists […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 15:26

Raouna, Albania’s chief negotiator discuss EU accession process

European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna and Albanian chief negotiator Majlinda Dhuka on Monday held a telephone call to discuss the next steps as the western Balkan nation aims to join the European Union. According to Raouna, Albania is “continuing its steady progress on its reform path”, regarding the various legal reforms required for a […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 15:20

All set for submission of candidacies ahead of elections

All preparations have been completed for the submission of candidacies for the May 24 parliamentary elections, assistant chief returning officer Menelaos Vasiliou said on Monday. Vasiliou confirmed that there are no outstanding issues. Responding to questions concerning cases involving candidates under investigation, he said that a letter submitted by Diko leader Nicolas Papadopoulos is currently […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 15:02

Temporary suspension of Tax For All website

The Tax For All (TFA) website will be temporarily suspended on May 7 and May 12 due to planned maintenance work, the tax department said on Monday. On Thursday the system will be unavailable from 1pm, while on Tuesday, May 12, it will be suspended from 7.30am. Due to interruptions, the Tax Commissioner has extended […]

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Kıbrıs 04.05.2026 14:37

EU ministers highlight need to increase resilience at Nicosia talks

Boosting preventive measures and overall preparedness is a central priority of the common agricultural policy (CAP), Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Monday at the informal meeting of EU agriculture ministers in Nicosia. “The European agri-food sector is currently facing an increasingly complex and intensifying risk environment linked to the climate crisis, animal diseases, market […]

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