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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 22:19

Construction of cage-fighting arena transforms White House grounds

A hulking metal arena is rising on the White House’s South Lawn as U.S. President Donald Trump pursues a spate of construction projects, and is set to host a night of cage fighting to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. The mixed martial arts arena is being assembled on a stretch of the grounds […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 21:51

Accused German Red Army Faction militant sentenced to 13 years

A German court sentenced Daniela Klette, identified by police as a former member of the extreme-left Red Army Faction, to 13 years in prison on Wednesday for a series of armed robberies as well as an attempted kidnapping. Klette, 67, was arrested in 2024 after more than three decades in hiding when she was found […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 21:01

Palestinians mourn slain Hamas militant chief as Israel escalates Gaza attacks

Dozens of Palestinians carried the body of Hamas’ armed wing chief through the streets of Gaza City in a funeral procession on Wednesday, a day after Israel killed him as it moves to eliminate the militant group’s top brass despite a ceasefire. The Israeli military said Mohammad Odeh was killed in a targeted attack on […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 20:29

Trump says US not satisfied yet on deal with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he was not yet satisfied on a deal with Iran, adding that the U.S. was not discussing easing sanctions on the country. Speaking to reporters at a cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump said that Iran wants to make a deal. “Iran is very much intent, […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 20:28

Bust of Eoka fighter in Kissonerga to be restored

The bust of Eoka fighter Christos Kkelis which had been stolen in Kissonerga on Tuesday will immediately be restored, the municipality of Akamas said on Wednesday. “From the very beginning, the municipality’s services have been in close cooperation with the police directorate to facilitate the investigations,” the municipality said in a statement. Denouncing the incident […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 20:13

Norway will come under France’s nuclear umbrella

Norway will come under France’s nuclear umbrella, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere told news agency NTB on Wednesday, as concerns grow in Europe over U.S. commitment to the region’s security. The move by Norway is significant as it has long been a so-called Atlanticist nation, one which believed its security was best achieved via close […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 19:56

Museum rooftop turns into a film club this week

For just three evenings, the rooftop of the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nicosia will transform into a film club, hosting screenings of artist films and videos from the Middle East, North Africa, Greece and Cyprus. Curated by Róisín Tapponi, founder of Shasha Movies, the film nights will run from Thursday to Saturday. […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 19:04

Zelenskiy asks Trump for air defences as Russia escalates strike threats

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged U.S. President Donald Trump to help Ukraine with air defence systems and interceptors as Russia threatens new strikes, saying that ballistic missiles remain Moscow’s “last major advantage on the battlefield”. In a letter to Trump and the U.S. Congress, seen by Reuters, Zelenskiy said: “I ask for your help in protecting […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 18:53

Water supply interruption in Mouttayiaka

Damage to a central water pipeline has led to the temporary interruption of water supply in a large area of Mouttayiaka in the Limassol district. According to the local district government (EOA), repair works are already underway and are expected to be completed by 8pm. Further information can be found here or by calling 25271000.

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 18:46

There will be no second round of FMD testing, says President

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday that the veterinary services had deemed a second round of tests for foot and mouth (FMD) unnecessary, calling on all parties to cooperate in an effort to combat the disease. “[We need to] work in the same direction, if we do not cooperate, we will not address this issue. […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 18:24

Yellow weather warning issued for Thursday

The met office on Wednesday issued a yellow weather warning for heavy isolated thunderstorms set to hit the island on Thursday. According to the warning, unstable weather conditions will prevail across the island between 11am and 6pm. During this time, thunderstorms and hail are expected to affect the mountainous areas, inland areas and the east […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 18:14

Erratic Swiatek reaches French Open round three

World number three Iga Swiatek continued her bid to rediscover her best form at the French Open on Wednesday, reaching the third round with a 6-2 6-3 victory over Czech Sara Bejlek in a match littered with unforced errors. The four-times champion, who has lost only twice at Roland Garros since 2020, had far too […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 18:09

Holguin meeting ‘not the first’ under UN’s ‘new initiative’, Christodoulides says

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday said that his meeting with United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin next week will not be the first to have taken place since UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres undertook a “new initiative” with the aim of bringing about a resumption of formal negotiations on the Cyprus problem. “It is not the […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 17:34

Over 600 vehicles immobilised over faulty Takata airbags

The road transport department on Wednesday said that it has immobilised 664 vehicles due potentially faulty airbags manufactured by Japanese company Takata. “If the airbag is deployed, there is a risk that its inflator may rupture, causing metal fragments to be ejected, which could result in serious injury or death,” the department said in a […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 17:30

Germany’s Nagelsmann banks on family feeling, team spirit ahead of World Cup

Germany players will not be focusing on the World Cup just yet at the start of preparations, coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Wednesday, with a family atmosphere in their training camp a key prerequisite for success. Germany, who face Curacao, Ecuador and Ivory Coast in Group E at the World Cup starting next month and […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 17:29

Fast-chargers for e-vehicles installed across the island

Eleven fast-charging points for electric vehicles were installed at a cost of €918,000 in an effort to enhance the local charging network, the transport ministry said on Wednesday. “The transition to electric mobility requires the development of appropriate infrastructure throughout Cyprus,” said Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades. The charging points were installed at various locations across […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 17:24

Russia warns Armenia it could end cheap fuel supplies if Yerevan stays on EU course

Russia said on Wednesday it had warned Armenia it would suspend or terminate the supply of cheap oil, gas and rough diamonds to the South Caucasus country if Yerevan pressed ahead with its bid to join the European Union. Moscow issued the warning ahead of a parliamentaryelection on June 7 with opinion polls giving the […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 17:22

Aglandjia residents baffled over extraordinary rubbish collection

Last week, Aglandjia residents witnessed an extraordinary sight, as a Nicosia municipality crew drove round neighbourhoods slinging both the purple rubbish bags with household waste with other bags containing recyclables, into the same lorry. The lorry was fitted with a mechanical gripper, which indiscriminately grabbed all kinds of rubbish. Residents contacted the Cyprus Mail, saying […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 17:02

ECB warns of elevated financial stability risks amid geoeconomic shock

The European Central Bank (ECB) published its May 2026 financial stability review on Wednesday, revealing that financial stability vulnerabilities remain elevated as a significant geoeconomic shock unfolds. According to the ECB, the outlook for the euro area is currently being shaped by geoeconomic stress and major energy supply disruptions, with the ultimate severity and duration […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 16:44

Europe’s space future depends on skills as much as infrastructure

Europe’s future in space will depend not only on satellites and infrastructure, but also on whether it can build the workforce needed to sustain the sector’s rapid transformation, speakers at the EU Space Days 2026 conference in Nicosia said on Wednesday. Experts warned that Europe’s space industry is no longer looking only for engineers and […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 16:21

‘Breakneck’ Ebola epidemic in Congo outpaces world’s response

In an Ebola outbreak, hours matter. Yet the response to the deadly and fast-spreading epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is weeks if not months behind – and missing thousands of people who may be at risk. Interviews with global health officials and documents from a meeting led by the World Health Organization and […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 16:02

Battle for committee chairs intensifies as parties manoeuvre for control

Negotiations over the allocation of parliamentary committee chairmanships intensified on Wednesday as parties manoeuvred for influence following Sunday’s parliamentary elections. At the centre of the discussions is the distribution of 16 standing parliamentary committees. Under the standing orders of the House, only parties controlling at least 12 per cent of MPs, effectively seven seats or […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 16:00

ESMA proposes move to mandatory electronic communication channels

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a consultation process regarding updated guidelines on standardised procedures and messaging protocols. This initiative is a critical component of the regulator’s broader strategy to support market participants as they prepare for the transition to a T+1 settlement cycle. In a T+1 settlement cycle, the process of […]

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Kıbrıs 27.05.2026 15:50

North Korea tests AI-guided missiles and artillery rockets designed for modern warfare, KCNA says

North Korea has tested a mix of tactical ballistic missiles, artillery rockets and AI-guided precision cruise missiles designed for modern warfare under leader Kim Jong Un’s supervision, KCNA state news agency said on Wednesday. Having advanced the development of a series of long-range ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons capabilities, North Korea has been steadily upgrading […]

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