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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 08:58

UAE builds oil escape route around Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed that it is accelerating construction of a second oil pipeline to Fujairah, in a strategic move aimed at reducing its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz and strengthening the country’s energy security amid rising regional tensions.  According to Abu Dhabi Media Office and ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company), Abu Dhabi […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 08:39

Today’s weather: Largely sunny, sparse clouds

Tuesday’s weather is expected to be mostly sunny across most of the island, with sparse cloud cover in parts. Temperatures are set to rise to 30 degrees Celsius inland, 27 degrees Celsius on the south and east coasts, 25 degrees Celsius on the west and north coasts, and 23 degrees Celsius in the mountains. Overnight, […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 08:32

Cyprus exposed in fragmented EU energy market

The European Central Bank (ECB) has published a paper warning that Europe’s fragmented energy system continues to expose firms to high and uneven energy costs, with particular implications for countries such as Cyprus where industrial electricity prices remain significantly above EU peers. Indeed, recent Eurostat figures showed that Cyprus recorded the second-highest electricity prices for […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 07:51

Five dead, including two teen suspects, after shooting at San Diego mosque

Two teenage gunmen opened fire on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego, California, killing a security guard and two other men outside the mosque before the suspects were found dead, apparently from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, police said. San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said local law enforcement and the FBI were investigating the […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 07:44

Trump says he paused attack on Iran as negotiations continue

President Donald Trump said on Monday he had paused a planned attack against Iran to allow for negotiations to take place on a deal to end the U.S.-Israeli war, after Iran sent a new peace proposal to Washington. Trump said he had instructed the U.S. military that “we will NOT be doing the scheduled attack […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: tourism, UFL, Ermes, energy, Schengen, BoC, consumer prices

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Monday announced that shareholders approved a final cash dividend of €0.50 per share for the 2025 financial year, marking the largest payout since the bank resumed distributions in 2022. The approval followed the outcome of the annual general meeting held on May 15, confirming a total dividend of €0.70 per share when combined […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 06:58

Columbia Cruise Services opens Shanghai hub next to Adora Cruises

Columbia Cruise Services (CCS) has expanded its presence in China with the opening of a new office in Shanghai, located next to its cruise partner Adora Cruises. According to a press release, the move is aimed at bringing the two teams closer together, supporting day-to-day operations across Adora’s fleet, including technical and marine management, as well […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 06:30

Advanced display manufacturing method promises cheaper OLED notebook screens

Inkjet printing can reduce OLED notebook panel manufacturing costs by approximately 30 to 35 per cent when compared to conventional production methods, according to technology research firm Omdia. The market assessment established that this newer manufacturing approach provides many advantages over conventional fine metal mask techniques. For organic light-emitting diode displays, the newer method provides […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 06:00

Investment firm backs NBG growth with upgraded price target

American investment house Jefferies recently issued a comprehensive financial update raising its target price for the National Bank of Greece (NBG) to €18.10 from the previous valuation of €17.00. The equity research report, authored by financial analysts Alexander Demetriou and Joseph Dickerson, maintained a firm buy rating for the lender. The updated assessment, whose findings […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 04:25

Environment commissioner calls for immediate halt to Akamas roadworks

Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou has requested the immediate cancellation and withdrawal of environmental approval for the Baths of Aphrodite-Fontana Amorosa roadwork in Akamas, citing both legal and ecological breaches. In her letter addressed to both the agriculture ministry and presidential palace on Monday, Theodosiou called for the “immediate cancellation” of the approval. She says the […]

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Kıbrıs 19.05.2026 04:20

Our View: No law that says journalists cannot be criticised

Are journalists above criticism? Our government and political parties seem to think so as their reaction last week to the criticism of television journalist, Stella Savva, by Alma candidate Irene Charalambides showed. Savva was the host of an election show in which the Diko leader Nicolas Papadopoulos and leader of fledgeling party Alma, Odysseus Michaelides […]

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Kıbrıs 18.05.2026 22:31

Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI

A US jury on Monday ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, finding the artificial intelligence company not liable to the world’s richest person for having allegedly strayed from its original mission to benefit humanity. In a unanimous verdict, the jury in Oakland, California, federal court said Musk had brought his case too […]

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Kıbrıs 18.05.2026 21:36

Cyprus ‘not notified’ about interception of Gaza flotilla

The Cypriot authorities have not been formally notified about the interception of boats sailing towards Gaza in the eastern Mediterranean as part of the Gaza Sumud flotilla, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday evening. “No, we have not been notified, and of course, if we are asked for help, we will respond. It is in […]

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Kıbrıs 18.05.2026 20:59

Christodoulides demands ‘European’ reaction to Turkey’s ‘Blue Homeland’ bill

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday said he expects for there to be a “European” reaction should Turkey’s parliament pass the planned “maritime jurisdiction law”, which will codify the country’s maritime claims in the Aegean and Mediterranean seas in line with the “Blue Homeland” doctrine, known as the “Mavi Vatan” in Turkish “It affects Cyprus, it […]

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Kıbrıs 18.05.2026 20:40

Former auditor-general digs into Vasiliko controversy, slams ‘corrupt establishment’

The leader of the Alma party Odysseas Michaelides and an MP candidate for Disy got into a fiery tussle over the weekend, with the former accusing the latter of leeching off of the Vasiliko LNG affair. The scrap spun off from a recent report by news outlet Offsite, which published official correspondence purportedly revealing that […]

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Kıbrıs 18.05.2026 20:11

Kombos stresses ‘importance of dialogue’ in meeting with Kazakhstan’s Bakayev

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Monday stressed the “importance of dialogue” as he met his Kazakh counterpart Alibek Bakayev in Nicosia. “During our meeting, the importance of dialogue, stability, and mutually beneficial cooperation was reaffirmed,” he said. He added that during the meeting, he and Bakayev had discussed bilateral relations between Cyprus and Kazakhstan, as […]

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Kıbrıs 18.05.2026 19:30

Cyprus wine exhibition by the sea

More than 25 wineries from all over Cyprus will meet at the Wine Aroma of Cyprus exhibition, full of aromas, flavours and wine stories. The Cyprus Oenophile Association hosts a special celebration of Cypriot wine on May 31 at Limassol’s Old Port Square. The event begins at 5pm and serenaded by the sound of waves […]

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Kıbrıs 18.05.2026 19:17

Sikou Pano! candidate ‘attacked’ at court

Sikou Pano! parliamentary election candidate and barrister Savvas Zannoupas was attacked at the Larnaca district court building and in its vicinity, he said on Monday. He confirmed in a post on social media that he intends to “file an official complaint for the unprovoked attack to which I was subjected” at the courthouse, before adding […]

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Kıbrıs 18.05.2026 19:03

Whopping €11.6 million for lucky Joker winner

A single Joker ticket landed its holder the jackpot, paying out a whopping €11.6 million – the second largest winnings ever recorded in Cyprus. The winning ticket was the only one to place in the first category (5+1), making its holder the sole winner of the multi-million-euro jackpot. The winning numbers drawn were 40, 36, […]

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Kıbrıs 18.05.2026 18:54

2013 haircut victims ask for party support ahead of elections

Ahead of the parliamentary elections, two organised groups representing people whose savings got wiped out in the 2013 bank bail-in have asked the political parties to explicitly commit to restitution. The two groups sent letters to all the legacy parties, as well as to the new parties contesting the elections, demanding their positions on four […]

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Kıbrıs 18.05.2026 17:57

Justice minister calls for stronger action against online violence targeting girls

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris called for stronger coordinated action to combat online violence against girls, as a two-day conference on the issue opened in Nicosia under Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of the European Union. Justice ministry permanent secretary George Panteli delivered remarks on behalf of Justice Minister Costas Fitiris, saying the vision of a […]

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Kıbrıs 18.05.2026 17:08

PSG boss Enrique blasts flat display in last match before Champions League final

Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique said he was disappointed with his side’s lack of intensity after they lost their last Ligue 1 game of the season on Sunday and urged his players to rediscover their fire ahead of the Champions League final. PSG, who had already secured their fifth straight title, were beaten 2-1 […]

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Kıbrıs 18.05.2026 17:01

Swatch’s Royal Pop launch triggers consumer frenzy as resale prices soar

Swiss watchmaker Swatch was forced to shut stores and cap queues after the launch of its Royal Pop pocket watch in collaboration with Audemars Piguet drew large crowds and triggered brawls among shoppers. The watches combining Swatch’s 1980s pop-art style with the Audemars Piguet octagonal bezel sell for $400 to $420, far below the many […]

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Kıbrıs 18.05.2026 16:49

Cyprus tourism arrivals may stabilise despite early slump

Association of Cyprus Travel and Tourism Agents (ACTTA) president Charis Papacharalambous on Monday outlined a cautious outlook for the island’s tourism sector, warning of continued pressures but expressing hope that declines in arrivals will gradually ease as the year progresses. Earlier today, the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) reported a sharp 27.6 per cent year-on-year decline […]

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