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Kıbrıs 20.05.2026 20:19

Bollywood film to be shot in Cyprus for first time

By Tom Cleaver in Mumbai A Bollywood film will be shot in Cyprus for the first time in the coming months, President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Wednesday evening, as the first day of his state visit to India drew to a close. “We are attesting a collaboration between Anjali Bhushan Mago – producer, writer, and […]

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Kıbrıs 20.05.2026 20:10

Cyprus condemns Ben Gvir conduct toward Gaza flotilla activists

The foreign ministry condemned on Wednesday what it described as the “completely unacceptable” conduct of Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir toward activists detained after Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in the eastern Mediterranean. In a public statement posted on X, the ministry said Ben Gvir’s actions were “incompatible with democratic norms […]

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Kıbrıs 20.05.2026 19:56

Films, discussions and screenings

The Goethe-Institut Cyprus’ exhibition Between Imagination and Hope continues its parallel programme with guided tours, film screenings and discussions this May. The fourth edition of KunstRaumGoethe titled Between Imagination and Hope is curated by Dr Katharina Koch and presents works by Mariandrie and Nurtane Karagil from Cyprus, and Sophie Utikal from Germany. Speaking from their […]

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Kıbrıs 20.05.2026 19:35

UK says surveillance plane dangerously intercepted by Russian jets last month

Two Russian jets last month intercepted a British Royal Air Force surveillance plane over the Black Sea, in what Britain’s defence ministry said on Wednesday was a dangerous incident that raised the risk of potential escalation between NATO and Russia.

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Kıbrıs 20.05.2026 19:26

European Parliament calls for withdrawal of Turkish troops from Cyprus

The European Parliament plenary adopted on Wednesday a recommendation to the EU Council, the European Commission and EU foreign affairs representative, calling for the withdrawal of Turkish forces from Cyprus and the resumption of negotiations for a settlement. The resolution was adopted with 369 votes in favour, 160 against and 112 abstentions, and comes ahead […]

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Kıbrıs 20.05.2026 19:19

Condemnation after Israeli police force Gaza flotilla activists to kneel with hands bound

Israeli police on Wednesday forced detained activists who were aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla to kneel on the ground in rows with their hands tied behind their backs while a minister looked on, drawing criticism from foreign leaders and even from inside Israel’s own government. The activists were aboard a flotilla that was intercepted by […]

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Kıbrıs 20.05.2026 19:16

Free, outdoor concerts in Cyprus villages

This spring, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra brings its music close to the people, touring in three beautiful open-air theatres in three Cyprus districts with free concerts. First, the musicians head to the village square of Ayioi Trimithias on Wednesday, followed by a concert at the Municipal Amphitheatre Christofis Antoniou in Episkopi on Thursday and finally […]

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Kıbrıs 20.05.2026 18:52

Russia says troops deliver nuclear warheads in major exercise

Russia on Wednesday showed what it said was footage of troops delivering nuclear warheads to mobile Iskander-M missile launch systems, loading them and moving them to launch sites as part of a major nuclear exercise. In a statement released to state media, the Defence Ministry said its forces had practised bringing units to “the highest […]

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Kıbrıs 20.05.2026 18:44

Ebola outbreak to grow, WHO says

The Ebola outbreak linked to more than 130 deaths in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo likely started two months ago and is expected to continue to grow, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. The outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no vaccine, was declared last Friday and has alarmed experts […]

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Kıbrıs 20.05.2026 18:36

Former Cuban President Raul Castro is indicted in US

Former Cuban President Raul Castro has been indicted in the United States, a senior Trump administration official said on Wednesday, in a move that marks an escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against the Caribbean island’s communist government. The indictment comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has pushed for a regime change in Cuba, where Castro’s […]

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Kıbrıs 20.05.2026 18:28

Southampton CEO calls playoff final expulsion ‘manifestly disproportionate’

Southampton’s expulsion from the Championship playoff final and a four-point deduction for next season is a “sanction which bears no proportion to the offence”, the second-tier club’s CEO Phil Parsons said on Wednesday. Southampton were thrown out of Saturday’s Championship playoff final – the richest game in world soccer – after being found guilty of […]

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Kıbrıs 20.05.2026 18:25

Eagle chick rescued after mother collides with power line

A young Bonelli’s eagle was rescued on Wednesday after wildlife officers intervened when its mother was killed by a power line. In a post on social media, the game and fauna service said the adult female was being tracked through a satellite transmitter as part of the European LIFE Bonelli EastMed programme when she was […]

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Kıbrıs 20.05.2026 18:24

CSE reshuffles main market indices after half-year review

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced changes to the FTSE/CySE20 Index and broader CSE indices following a half-yearly review covering the period November 2025 to April 2026, according to an announcement issued on May 19, 2026. The review was carried out by the Advisory Committee on the Indices, which met on May 19, 2026, […]

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Kıbrıs 20.05.2026 18:06

Rare Cypriot sheep breed to be spared from culling

The veterinary services confirmed on Wednesday that an exemption has been granted allowing fat tailed sheep in Dromolaxia to be spared from culling under strict conditions, following ongoing containment measures of the foot and mouth disease outbreak. The decision follows what authorities described as “a comprehensive evaluation of the epidemiological data”, including input from scientific […]

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Kıbrıs 20.05.2026 17:32

Euronext posts double digit revenue growth in first quarter

Euronext announced a substantial increase in both its consolidated turnover and overall corporate profitability during the first quarter of 2026. The pan-European exchange operator witnessed a 15.3 per cent revenue expansion during the three-month period, with total income climbing steadily to €528.5 million. The group’s bottom-line performance was equally robust, as net profits jumped by […]

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Kıbrıs 20.05.2026 17:13

Man arrested after embryos found in luggage

A 24-year-old man was remanded for two days on Wednesday after allegedly being found carrying four embryos in his luggage whilst attempting to leave from Tymbou (Ercan) airport in the north. According to media reports, the man was arrested at the airport, attempting to depart to a foreign country, carrying four embryos in tubes labeled […]

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Kıbrıs 20.05.2026 17:04

Synod approves election process for new Paphos bishop

The Holy Synod unanimously approved the new church statutes on Wednesday, while also launching the formal process for the election of a new bishop of Paphos. The decision marks the conclusion of days of deliberations over amendments to the church charter, including changes linked to the procedure for electing bishops following disputes surrounding the removal […]

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Kıbrıs 20.05.2026 17:04

3.2 Richter earthquake recorded off Cyprus

An earthquake was recorded on Wednesday in Cyprus, with initial data indicating a magnitude of 3.2 on the Richter scale, according to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The quake occurred around 4.00pm, with the epicentre located approximately 35 kilometres south of Limassol and 97 kilometres southwest of Nicosia. The focal depth was recorded at eight kilometres, […]

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Kıbrıs 20.05.2026 17:03

UK inflation cools more than expected but Middle East crisis clouds outlook

British inflation cooled by more than expected in April but the slowdown did little to mask ‌a tough outlook for households, with global costs from the Iran war set to hit them harder later this year. Consumer prices rose by an annual 2.8 per cent, down from March’s annual inflation rate of 3.3 per cent, […]

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Kıbrıs 20.05.2026 16:55

Larnaca welcomes King’s Baton Relay for Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Larnaca on Wednesday welcomed the baton of the 23rd Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, which arrived in the city as part of the international route of the King’s Baton Relay. “The cooperation of the municipality with the Cyprus Olympic Committee is excellent and the municipality of Larnaca wishes to assist in the efforts of the COC […]

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Kıbrıs 20.05.2026 16:47

Cyprus to host major EU digital conference on AI future

Cyprus will host a major EU digital policy conference in Nicosia next month, bringing together government leaders, technology executives and academics to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and Europe’s evolving digital agenda, according to a press release issued by the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy. The two-day event, titled “Shaping the […]

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Kıbrıs 20.05.2026 16:24

Cosmos Insurance approves €1 million dividend payout for shareholders

Cosmos Insurance Public Company Ltd on Wednesday issued a formal regulatory announcement confirming that its shareholders have officially approved a total dividend distribution of €1,000,000, following decisions made at its annual general meeting. The extensive cash distribution plan was ratified during the annual assembly held on May 14, 2026, backing a strategic proposal originally put […]

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Kıbrıs 20.05.2026 16:17

Akamas ‘an example of Cyprus biodiversity and challenges’

The Akamas is a living example of Cyprus’ rich biodiversity, but also of the challenges the island faces for the coexistence of humans and nature, Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou said on Wednesday. “The area hosts approximately 650 of the country’s 1,650 native plant species, including 46 endemic and 28 threatened species, as well as protected […]

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Kıbrıs 20.05.2026 16:15

Residential options with potential in Limassol and Paphos by Altia

The search for a residence or investment in Limassol and Paphos is linked to two of the most dynamic and recognisable real-estate markets in Cyprus. Limassol, with its strong business character, developed coastal zone and steady demand for quality properties, remains a point of reference for buyers and investors. At the same time, Paphos stands […]

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