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Kıbrıs 23.05.2026 07:30

European air connectivity flatlines as regulatory burden stifles route growth

European air connectivity barely moved in 2025, with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) warning that the continent’s route network grew by just 1 per cent, underscoring the pressure facing airlines from high costs, regulation and weaker competitiveness. The figure covers routes within Europe as well as links between the continent and the rest of […]

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Kıbrıs 23.05.2026 07:00

Google and Blackstone forge massive AI cloud venture to meet surging chip demand

Alphabet’s Google (GOOGL.O) and ‌Blackstone (BX.N) said this week that they will form an artificial intelligence cloud business venture aimed at capitalising on an insatiable demand for AI computing services. Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, will ​invest an initial $5 billion in equity to help bring 500 megawatts of ​data centre capacity online […]

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Kıbrıs 23.05.2026 06:30

UK mortgage rates ease as house seller property prices tick up

Asking prices for British homes in May rose by more than usual ​for the time of year, despite ‌uncertainty about the Iran war, and a key mortgage rate eased back, property website Rightmove said this week. Property prices rose by a ​monthly 1.2 per cent, above the 1.0 per cent increase ⁠usually seen in May, […]

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Kıbrıs 23.05.2026 06:00

Nvidia and AMD focus on artificial intelligence sparks computing supply concerns

In a nondescript building on Kirtland Air Force Base on ​the high desert of New Mexico, liquid-cooled supercomputers gurgle and hum their way through some of the most complex math problems the US government seeks to ‌solve: simulating how hypersonic nuclear weapons would move through the earth’s atmosphere, or what would happen if one nuclear […]

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Kıbrıs 23.05.2026 04:24

Further 889 dangerous buildings identified in Larnaca

Eight hundred and eighty-nine buildings in the Larnaca district have been classified as dangerous under updated records compiled by the Larnaca district government organisation (EOA). Speaking on Friday, Larnaca EOA president Angelos Hadjicharalambous said the figure reflects a combined registry drawn from previous authorities and updated assessments carried out under the modernised inspection framework. He […]

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Kıbrıs 23.05.2026 04:20

Our View: Authorities must enforce FMD rules despite farmers’ anger

It is impossible not to feel sympathy for the livestock farmers who are seeing everything they have worked for – their livelihoods – destroyed by foot and mouth disease. It is also understandable that they would be desperate to salvage something from the devastation caused to their farms by FMD. Violating the law, however, and […]

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Kıbrıs 22.05.2026 22:55

Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr’s wedding

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he would not attend the wedding of his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr, to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson, because he has to stay in Washington for government business. “While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr, and the newest member of the Trump […]

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Kıbrıs 22.05.2026 22:38

Gabbard resigns as Trump’s top US intelligence official

Tulsi Gabbard said on Friday she is resigning from her job as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, saying her husband had been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer and that she was stepping away from her role to help him. Gabbard advised Trump of her intention to step down during an […]

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Kıbrıs 22.05.2026 22:24

Cubans gather before US embassy in Havana to protest Raul Castro indictment

Thousands of Cubans gathered on Friday before the US embassy in Havana to protest a US decision to indict former president Raul Castro over the downing of two civilian airplanes 30 years ago. The pro-government demonstration, which began shortly after sunrise on Havana’s waterfront, came as Cuban officials rallied this week around the island’s revolutionary […]

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Kıbrıs 22.05.2026 21:44

US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, says more work to be done

The United States has seen some progress towards a deal with Iran but more work is required, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, while Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said the two sides’ differences were deep and significant. Intensifying diplomacy to end the conflict, Pakistan’s military chief arrived in Tehran on Friday to press […]

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Kıbrıs 22.05.2026 21:21

Kitchen fire in Limassol causes extensive damage, two more fires in Nicosia

A kitchen caught fire on Friday afternoon in Mesa Yitonia, Limassol, causing damage to the whole house. The fire caused extensive damage to the kitchen and part of the electrical installation, while the rest of the house was affected by the smoke. The residents were not at home when the fire started. Initial inspections indicated […]

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Kıbrıs 22.05.2026 20:55

Two terrorism suspects arrested near Governor’s Beach

The police arrested two individuals on Friday on suspicion of terrorism. According to philenews, the two men are Palestinians and were arrested at their residence near Governor’s Beach. On searching their house, the police appear to have found explosive materials that would be used to create a bomb. The two men were taken before a […]

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Kıbrıs 22.05.2026 20:49

Meningitis ruled out for three hospitalised soldiers

Three hospitalised soldiers are being treated for a viral infection, while meningitis has been ruled out, defence ministry spokesman Christos Pieris confirmed on Friday. Pieris told the Cyprus News Agency that the Greek forces Eldyk soldier, who is being treated for meningitis at the Nicosia general hospital, is stable and does not have a fever. […]

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Kıbrıs 22.05.2026 20:39

Second Global Sumud Flotilla vessel sails into Paphos harbour

A second vessel from the Global Sumud Flotilla sailed into Kato Paphos harbour at around 8pm on Friday. According to the Cyprus News Agency, the boat was accompanied into the harbour by a port police patrol boat. The number of people on board has not yet been made known. Vivy Sabre, also part of the […]

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Kıbrıs 22.05.2026 20:28

Sikou Pano! moves to cancel parliamentary elections

Sikou Pano! (Get Up!) party said on Friday it would be requesting the cancellation of Sunday’s parliamentary elections, citing a violation of equality and the integrity of the process. In a press release, the party said it would exhaust every legal, constitutional, European and international legal remedy to defend democracy and equality, even the cancellation […]

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Kıbrıs 22.05.2026 20:17

Woman falls from fourth floor in Limassol

A woman fell from the fourth floor of a block of flats in Limassol on Friday afternoon, according to press reports. Reporter said the woman appeared to be cleaning a flat in Ayios Ioannis neighbourhood when she fell. The police arrived and cordoned off the area, while an ambulance took the woman to Limassol general […]

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Kıbrıs 22.05.2026 19:41

Kontides wins Croatia’s European Sailing Championship

Cypriot sailor Pavlos Kontides became European Champion for the third time in his career on Friday, winning the European Sailing Championship in Croatia. The race took place in Kastela, 7km from Split airport, where Kontides trains. Kontides said after the event that he manages to climb to the top every four years, the previous times […]

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Kıbrıs 22.05.2026 19:29

Ancient statue bases uncovered at Apollo sanctuary in Pera Orinis

Archaeologists have uncovered over 20 ancient votive statue bases at the Apollo sanctuary in Frangissa, near Pera Orinis, it was made known on Friday. The department of antiquities said the newly discovered statue bases were important as many were found in their original positions, unlike previous finds that were used as backfill in 19th-century excavations. […]

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Kıbrıs 22.05.2026 19:19

Chief returning officer gives final rundown ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary elections

Chief returning officer Elikkos Elia on Friday urged all 569,182 registered voters to take part in Sunday’s parliamentary elections and choose the 56 MPs who will represent them over the next five years, warning that abstention amounted to giving up a fundamental democratic right. “Abstention is not a simple choice, but is tantamount to waiving […]

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Kıbrıs 22.05.2026 19:19

Want to add to a mural? Join artist in the village this Saturday

“What happens when a wall stops functioning as a surface and becomes a meeting point?” ask the organisers of a public event this Saturday. Τhe village of Malounta will host an open participatory art intervention by French artist Mathieu Devavry in collaboration with ABR. Over several days, Devavry will create a large-scale mural inspired by […]

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Kıbrıs 22.05.2026 19:15

Cape Greco fenced off to protect public, environment

A temporary fence has been placed around the sea caves at the Cape Greco national forest park, to prevent injury from diving into the sea from the rocks. The forestry department said on Friday the fence was to protect the public and the rescue teams as well. The temporary fence will also secure the rock […]

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Kıbrıs 22.05.2026 19:03

Christodoulides highlights ‘shared historical experiences’ with India in banquet speech

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday evening highlighted the “shared historical experiences” of Cyprus and India as he addressed a state banquet held in his honour by Indian President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, her country’s presidential palace. “On a map, Cyprus and India appear geographically separated by thousands of miles. They differ – slightly – […]

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Kıbrıs 22.05.2026 18:43

Paphos morgue closes due to fridge fault

A fault in the refrigerated mortuary cabinets forced the Paphos morgue at the general hospital to close on Friday. The morgue is expected to reopen on June 3 when repairs are concluded. Okypy said the bodies already at the morgue have been moved to suitable facilities, while for new bodies the families will be advised […]

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Kıbrıs 22.05.2026 18:28

IATA launches new digital platform to modernise baggage handling

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed a new secure digital platform aimed at helping airlines, airports, ground handlers and technology providers modernise baggage handling, while still allowing them to remain connected with older systems during the transition. The Baggage Community System (BCS) has been designed to support the gradual adoption of the Modern […]

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