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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 11:51

Holy Synod meets to elect new Paphos bishop

The Holy Synod is meeting on Tuesday to consider the list of candidates who submitted their interest for the vacant position of the Paphos bishop. According to the Cyprus News Agency, the vote will proceed once the election list is finalised. The election process will be conducted via a secret vote by the 16 synod […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 11:42

The University of Cyprus launches applications for MSc in Precision Medicine in Clinical Practice (Distant Learning)

The University of Cyprus is now accepting applications for its innovative MSc in Precision Medicine in Clinical Practice, a fully distant learning postgraduate programme designed to prepare healthcare professionals and scientists for the future of personalised healthcare. As medicine rapidly evolves beyond the traditional “one-size-fits-all” approach, precision medicine is transforming the way diseases are diagnosed, […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 11:41

Nicosia tourism board boosts visibility through campaigns and partnerships

The Nicosia Tourism Board on Tuesday released a roundup of its recent promotional activities, outlining campaigns, collaborations and European projects aimed at strengthening the capital’s tourism profile. The board said the past weeks were marked by seasonal campaigns centred on Easter, alongside international digital collaborations designed to expand the city’s visibility abroad. During Holy Week, […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 11:36

Top 5 Cyprus proxy providers in 2026, ranked by real network data

Cyprus is a small market, and that single fact shapes everything about sourcing proxies there. The whole island is served by a short list of operators – Cyta, Primetel, Cablenet, Epic – so the supply of genuinely local IP addresses is thin and concentrated. Where the United States or Germany expose millions of residential addresses […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 11:34

Jumbo set to enter Ukraine and Georgia in growth push

Greek retail group Jumbo on Tuesday announced a major expansion plan to add new stores to its growing international network, which already includes a strong presence in Cyprus, through a strategic agreement with the Balfin Group. The agreement will see the Jumbo brand enter six new markets, namely Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 11:33

Dipa alleges president’s cadre conspired to oust them in elections

Tensions between Dipa and the Presidential Palace escalated on Tuesday after senior party figure Marinos Cleanthous accused members of President Nikos Christodoulides’ cadre of supporting rival parties during the parliamentary election campaign, contributing to Dipa’s exclusion from parliament. Speaking to Radio Astra on Tuesday, the Dipa vice president said there had been “a game enacted […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 11:30

Iran: The Curious Absence of Nuclear Weapons

Tulsi Gabbard, the recently resigned/retired/fired US Director of National Intelligence, told Congress just two months ago that US intelligence agencies had concluded Iran was not building nuclear weapons. Indeed, she added, experts also determined Iran had not resumed its suspended 2003 nuclear weapons programme.  However, Donald Trump said she was “wrong” His claim that “Iran […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 11:29

Demetra Holdings buys back thousands more of its own shares

Demetra Holdings Plc completed the repurchase of thousands of its own shares on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on May 25, through the Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation Limited (CISCO). According to an announcement on Tuesday, the latest round of purchases followed a specific authorisation granted to directors during the annual general meeting which took […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 11:29

State aid office outline priorities ahead of historic European summit

State Aid Control Commissioner Stella Michaelidou met with European Court of Auditors member Lefteris Christoforou and his office director Theodosis Tsiolas on May 21, to discuss the agency’s strategic priorities. The high-level meeting took place ahead of a historic milestone as Cyprus prepares to host European Union member state representatives for crucial state aid decision-making […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 11:26

North legislature defies Erhurman vetoes over Karpasia development, fining journalists

The Turkish Cypriot legislature late on Monday night voted to defy two vetoes exercised by Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, repassing two laws concerning the development of forest land in the Karpas peninsula and the criminalisation of the naming of high-profile individuals who appear in court accused of crimes. Erhurman had vetoed both laws after […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 11:18

Ecologists lament exit from parliament

The Ecologists’ Movement on Monday expressed disappointment over its Movement’s failure to retain parliamentary representation after 25 years. The movement said it had supported efforts to maintain a green voice in parliament, describing it as essential in challenging entrenched interests. It praised the work of the party’s MPs and officials, saying they had addressed broader […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 11:13

KEO plans €25 million bottling and distribution centre in Limassol

Cypriot beverage maker KEO is said to be moving ahead with a €25 million industrial investment in Limassol, with plans to build a new alcoholic beverages distribution and bottling centre in Kato Polemidia. According to a report from Philenews, the project, which has been submitted to the competent authorities through an information report, is expected […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 11:00

Man arrested over Nicosia supermarket burglary

Police on Monday arrested a 40-year-old man wanted in connection with a supermarket burglary in Nicosia last December. The burglary took place on December 20, 2025, during which money was stolen. Authorities said testimony obtained during the investigation led to the issue of an arrest warrant against the suspect.

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 10:54

Bust of Eoka fighter stolen in Kissonerga

A bust of Eoka fighter Christos Kkelis in Kissonerga was removed on Monday night, in an incident condemned by local authorities as a serious affront to the community. The bust, dedicated to the Eoka member who was killed during the anti-colonial struggle against British rule in 1957, was removed overnight by unknown individuals. Police were […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 10:51

Cypriot and Indian accounting bodies sign landmark deal to boost business ties

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (Selk) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), in a move aimed at strengthening professional and business ties between Cyprus and India. The agreement was signed during the recent official visit of President Nikos Christodoulides to India and […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 10:27

Sikou Pano announces plans to challenge election process

The Sikou Pano! (Get Up!) party said on Tuesday it was pushing ahead with a possible violation of the electoral process, saying it considered legal action over “serious issues” regarding the election’s legality, equal treatment and political pluralism in the pre-election period. In a written statement, the party describes “reasonable and serious questions” regarding the […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 10:25

Top 7 Qibla finders with real-time dynamic compass

For Muslims around the world, determining the correct Qibla direction is an essential part of daily prayer. While traditional methods such as using landmarks or memorized directions may work in familiar places, modern lifestyles often require greater flexibility. People travel frequently, move between locations, and pray in unfamiliar environments where orientation is not always obvious. […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 10:05

Paphos mayor for immediate fixing of state morgue

The lack of a refrigerator to store dead bodies in the morgue at Paphos general hospital needs to be resolved immediately, the town’s mayor Angelos Onisiforou said on Tuesday. “Respect for a person does not end with his death and the dignified management of the dead is an indicator of culture, humanity and seriousness of […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 10:00

Diversity film festival ends with two final screenings

The Film Festival on Diversity 2026 concludes this year’s journey with the postponed screening originally planned for May 11, which could not take place due to technical problems. The festival’s final screening will take place on Friday at the magical Axiothea Mansion, in the heart of old Nicosia, under the stars. The programme includes two […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 09:30

Car catches fire in Larnaca

The fire service in the early hours of Tuesday responded to a fire in a vehicle in the Ayios Theodoros district of Larnaca. “The vehicle in question suffered extensive damage from the fire and heat,” the fire service said. According to the fire service, the fire broke out around 4.20am and was brought under control […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 09:26

Cyprus first EU state to use new secure satellite communications system

Cyprus was the first European Union member state to activate the bloc’s new secure government satellite communications service, according to the head of the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA), in a development that highlights the island’s growing strategic role in Europe’s space and security architecture. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail on the […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 09:22

Roksolana Pyrtko: Heritage regulations are choking retail — but there is a fix

Retail strategist Roksolana Pyrtko has published a new analytical piece arguing that the regulatory systems protecting Europe’s and Latin America’s historic city centers have become a structural barrier to commercial investment — and that the solution is not less protection, but smarter governance. In her blog The Developer’s Dilemma, Roksolana Pyrtko maps a problem that many in real […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 09:13

North Korea fires ballistic missile as tensions rise on Korean Peninsula

North Korea fired several projectiles, including at least one short-range ballistic missile, toward waters off the country’s west coast on Tuesday, South Korea’s military said. They were launched at around 1 p.m. (0400 GMT) from near Chongju in North Korea’s North Pyongan Province, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said in a statement. The […]

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Kıbrıs 26.05.2026 08:59

Second suspect arrested in Morphou kidnapping case

The police on Monday proceeded with the arrest of a 40-year-old man suspected of being involved in the kidnapping of a 69-year-old woman in the Nicosia district in the previous week. According to the police, the man is expected to appear before the Nicosia district court on Tuesday morning for the issuing of a remand […]

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