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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 12:22

Eurobank raises €700m in bond issue with strong demand

Greek lender Eurobank S.A. on Tuesday announced the successful pricing of a €700 million senior preferred bond issue, marking a strong return to debt markets supported by robust investor demand. The bank confirmed that it completed the issuance of fixed rate senior preferred notes due May 25, 2032, with settlement scheduled for May 25, 2026. […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 12:22

Cyprus Presidency guides European Parliament talks on cybersecurity and AI readiness

European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna travelled to Strasbourg this week to represent the Council of the European Union at the European Parliament’s plenary session, with cybersecurity and Europe’s preparedness for advanced artificial intelligence models among the issues on the agenda. Rauna attends the plenary, which runs from May 18 to 21, in the context of the Cyprus […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 12:21

EU faces ‘increasingly complex’ challenges, Savvides says

The European Union is facing “increasingly complex legal and geopolitical challenges”, attorney-general George Savvides said on Tuesday, as he hosted a meeting of law directors from the bloc’s 27 member states in Nicosia. He told his counterparts that Cyprus has approached its six-month term as the holder of the Council of the EU’s rotating presidency […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 12:08

At least two dead, four injured in southern Spain shooting

Spanish police said on Tuesday they had detained a 25-year-old man who allegedly killed his two parents and injured four others, including his son, in a shooting overnight in the southern city of El Ejido, Almeria province. The four injured were hospitalised and in a serious condition, the Guardia Civil force said in a statement. […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 12:05

Court increases sentence to 10 years for father who sexually abused daughter

The court of appeal increased to 10 years the prison sentence imposed on a father convicted of sexually abusing his underage daughter, ruling on Tuesday that the original punishment failed to reflect the gravity of the offences and the need to protect child victims. The man had been found guilty by the Limassol criminal court […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 11:59

Four more years for man who attacked prosecutor in Limassol courtroom

A 42-year-old man who assaulted a state prosecutor inside the Limassol criminal court after being sentenced in a kidnapping case was handed an additional four-year prison term on Tuesday, with the sentence to run consecutively to his existing jail term. The defendant faced a single charge of causing grievous bodily harm under Article 231 of […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 11:53

Five arrested during overnight police checks

Police arrested five people during overnight operations on Monday targeting crime and traffic offences, authorities said on Tuesday. The arrests involved offences including begging, failure to appear in court and traffic violations. During the operation, officers stopped and checked 436 drivers and 147 passengers, while carrying out 37 inspections of various premises. Seven complaints were […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 11:45

Revoked fast-track planning permits to be reviewed after Etek meeting

Revocations of certificates and permits issued through Cyprus’ fast-track licensing procedure should be halted until a wider review is completed, Cyprus’ Scientific and Technical Chamber (Etek) said after a meeting with architects and planning officials. The meeting, aimed at resolving disruption faced by designers and affected citizens, was held last week, the chamber said. It […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 11:41

Cypriot MEP demands sanctions on Turkey over ‘Blue Homeland’ bill

Cypriot member of the European Parliament Costas Mavrides, of Diko, called on the European Union to impose sanctions on Turkey should the country’s parliament pass the planned “maritime jurisdiction law”. Should it pass, the law will codify the country’s maritime claims in the Aegean and Mediterranean seas in line with the “Blue Homeland” doctrine, known […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 11:26

Cyprus sees influx of Indian firms tracking entry to EU market, says president

Cyprus is already seeing the first results of its upgraded relationship with India, President Nikos Christodoulides said this week, pointing to growing interest from Indian businesses using the island as a gateway to the European market. Speaking at the gala dinner and award ceremony of the 18th InBusiness Awards 2026, Christodoulides said the momentum follows […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 11:26

Iran says peace proposal includes reparations for war damage, US troop withdrawal

Tehran’s latest peace proposal to the United States involves ending hostilities on all fronts including Lebanon, the exit of U.S. forces from areas close to Iran, and reparations for destruction caused by the U.S.-Israeli war, state media reported on Tuesday. In Tehran’s first comments on the proposal, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran also […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 11:13

Shipping ministry honours women’s role in shaping maritime future

Cyprus’ Shipping Deputy Ministry marked the International Day for Women in Maritime with a cocktail reception honouring the role of women across the shipping sector and recognising efforts to promote greater inclusion in the industry. The event brought together members of the maritime community to celebrate the international day, which was established by the International […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 11:13

Spurs must use rivals’ taunts to fuel survival bid, De Zerbi says

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi has called on his players to use taunts from their rivals as motivation in the fight against relegation from the Premier League. Tottenham, two points above West Ham United in the final relegation spot, need two points from their remaining two games to be sure of survival, though one […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 11:11

Cabinet approves development plan for Kronos gas field

Cabinet on Tuesday approved the development and production plan for the Kronos gas field, which is located in Block 6 of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), with President Nikos Christodoulides stressing the importance of the plan’s approval ahead of the day’s cabinet meeting. “Let me remind you that the first discovery in the Republic of […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 11:10

Man City prepare for shock Guardiola exit

Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City after a decade in charge, according to media reports, bringing to a close one of the most successful spells in Premier League history, with former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca expected to replace him. The 55-year-old will reportedly announce his departure shortly after City’s final game of the season against […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 11:09

WISTA Cyprus marks international day for women in maritime

WISTA Cyprus marked the International Day for Women in Maritime by reaffirming its commitment to strengthening visibility, representation and leadership opportunities for women across the maritime sector. The day, celebrated globally across the industry, recognises the contribution of women working both at sea and ashore, across all areas of maritime activity.  Speaking on the occasion, […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 11:07

Gaza flotilla vessel docks in Paphos after Israeli interceptions at sea

A vessel from the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza sought refuge in the port of Paphos on Tuesday morning after Israeli naval forces intercepted dozens of boats in international waters off the west coast of Cyprus. The ship, identified by organisers as the Sabra, arrived in Paphos as Israeli commandos carried out an interception […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 11:06

Arsenal close in on title with narrow win over Burnley

Arsenal cleared the penultimate obstacle in their quest to win the Premier League title with Kai Havertz securing an anxious 1-0 win over Burnley to move them five points clear on Monday. Havertz broke stubborn Burnley’s resistance when he headed in a Bukayo Saka corner shortly before halftime and while Arsenal were nowhere near their […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 11:05

Shipping costs climb as Iran war squeezes bunker fuel supplies

The global shipping industry is facing rising costs and growing supply pressure after the war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted flows of bunker fuel, tightening availability in Asia and sending prices sharply higher at Singapore, the world’s biggest refuelling hub.  According to an Associated Press (AP) report, bunker fuel, the heavy residual product […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 10:58

Father remanded in north after Limassol child abduction

A Turkish national accused of abducting his two-year-old son from Limassol and taking him to the north was remanded in custody on Tuesday by the Famagusta ‘district court’, while the child remains under ‘state’ custody in the north. The 26-year-old suspect was ordered to be held for a period not exceeding one month after being […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 10:51

Former Russian governor has €3.1 million in assets frozen in Limassol

Authorities have frozen more than €3 million in luxury real estate linked to former Russian politician and businessman Mikhail Yurevich, a naturalised Cypriot who remains wanted internationally over allegations tied to a €35 million bribery case in Russia. According to Phileleftheros, the order was secured by the anti-money laundering unit (Mokas) and approved by the […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 09:49

The trees, root and lifecycles of Cyprus

Photographs and poems are the creative mediums of the new exhibition Echoes of Trees – Between Image and Verse, set to open on May 27 at the head offices of Electricity Authority of Cyprus in Strovolos. Organised by the Cyprus Red Cross in collaboration with EAC, the exhibition is held under the auspices of first […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 09:03

Israel’s Haskel hails ‘alliance of stability’ with Greece, Cyprus

Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel extolled the “alliance of stability” her country has formed with both Greece and Cyprus, pushing back against distaste, particularly in Turkey and inside the Turkish Cypriot community, at deepening relations between Greece, Cyprus, and Israel. “Look at what is happening around the world – so much war, instability, the […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 09:02

Cyprus needs commercialisation to bridge gap to market, says MIT expert

Cyprus must focus on commercialising research into market-ready products, according to Rana K. Gupta, Executive Director of the MIT Deshpande Centre, who spoke to the Cyprus Mail ahead of his participation in the Cyprus Seeds Innovation Showcase in Limassol. The event, scheduled for May 22, 2026 at the Kolla Factory as part of the 2026 […]

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