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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 15:38

At least eight dead, 25 injured in train collision that sparks bus fire in Thailand

At least eight people were killed and 25 others injured after a train collision triggered a fire that engulfed a public bus in Bangkok on Saturday, rescue officials and police said. Firefighters and rescue crews were dispatched as flames engulfed the bus and nearby vehicles, they said, adding the crash involved a train, the bus, […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 15:34

Israel’s military says Hamas armed chief killed in air strike on Gaza

Israel’s military on Saturday said it had killed the chief of Hamas’ military wing in an air strike on Gaza the previous day, the most senior Hamas official killed by Israel since an October U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement that was meant to halt fighting. A senior Hamas official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirmed Izz […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 15:15

Time to dance: ‘A journey to come to terms with death’

The facts are there, hidden behind a curtain in Arianna Economou’s rehearsal space in old Kaimakli: shelves upon shelves of boxes, the earliest dated ‘1983’. This is her personal archive, the official mementos – videos, photos, flyers – of all the modern-dance pieces she’s performed and choreographed in the past 50 years. The facts are […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 15:00

Zelenskiy says Russia considering plan to attack NATO country from Belarus

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that Russia was seeking to draw Belarus deeper into its war in Ukraine and was weighing plans to attack Ukraine’s north or a NATO country from Belarusian territory. “We continue to document Russia’s attempts to draw Belarus deeper into the war against Ukraine,” Zelenskiy said on the Telegram messaging app after […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 14:31

Concerns raised in Peyia over loss of ATMs affecting residents

Concerns have been raised in Peyia over the absence of ATMs and bank branches, with calls for the immediate installation of at least one cash machine in the area to serve residents. Municipal councillor, Savvas Theodosiou, said on Saturday that access to basic banking services has become increasingly difficult following the closure of local branches […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 14:28

Veteran Turkish journalist confirms 1974 POW photograph as authentic

A photograph circulating online showing two blindfolded men, believed to be Greek Cypriot prisoners of war from 1974, has been verified as authentic by a former Turkish broadcaster who says he appears in the image. The Cyprus Independent Reporting Network, (Ciren), contacted Turkish journalist Selim Esen after questions were raised regarding the photograph’s authenticity on […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 13:59

Customs seize 200 litres of diesel at Ayios Dhometios crossing point

Customs officers have seized 200 litres of diesel found in the fuel tank of a truck during a routine inspection at the Ayios Dhometios crossing point. Officers stated that the fuel was discovered during a check on a commercial vehicle entering the government-controlled areas from the north. According to the department, “200 litres of diesel […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 13:33

Summer fun for young museum explorers

Maybe May feels a little early for making summer plans, unless you are a parent. With just over a month to go until schools close for summer, summer schools are already on their way. The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia and the AG Leventis Gallery have teamed up to create a special programme for June […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 13:30

Too simple to be memorable?

Tortilla Española is one of those dishes that seems almost too simple to be memorable, and yet it rarely is. Made with little more than eggs, potatoes, olive oil and salt, it has quiet confidence about it. In Spain it is simply tortilla de patatas, and it appears everywhere – on kitchen tables, behind café […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 13:10

Election authorities set out voting guidance ahead of next week’s ballot

The electoral service has issued detailed instructions and contact information for voters ahead of the parliamentary elections next Sunday, alongside clarification of valid voting marks and preference rules. In an announcement issued on Saturday, officials said a national information line is available on 77 77 22 12, with provincial numbers also in operation for voter […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 12:50

Montreal strippers plan strike for Formula One weekend

Montreal strippers are planning a strike for the weekend of the Canadian Grand Prix, hoping that withdrawing their labour on the busiest night of the year for the city’s strip clubs will help them move towards their goal of full employment rights. The Sex Work Autonomous Committee (SWAC) have called the strike for May 23, […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 12:42

Trump’s geopolitical brinkmanship has hit a wall with Iran

During his first year back in office, U.S. President Donald Trump’s blustery negotiating style won him concessions from countries on issues ranging from tariffs to armed conflict. But with Iran that same brand of coercive diplomacy, marked by public threats, insults and ultimatums, seems to have hit a wall and may be undermining his own […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 12:42

Christodoulides conveys ‘brotherly love’ for Greece in Athens address

President Nikos Christodoulides has reaffirmed the close ties between Cyprus and Greece, praising bilateral cooperation and outlining shared priorities on security, European policy and regional stability during an address at ruling New Democracy Party’s congress in Athens. Speaking at the metropolitan exposition on Saturday, Christodoulides said he participated “with great pleasure and pride” and conveyed […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 12:33

Labour Party says it will let Burnham run for parliamentary seat

Britain’s governing Labour Party said on Friday it had agreed to let Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham seek a return to parliament, a step towards a possible challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership. The prospect of a challenge from the left-leaning Burnham has deepened a crisis for Starmer, whose party suffered heavy losses in […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 12:30

Underwater robot tracks sperm whale conversations in real time

Deep beneath the ocean surface, sperm whales swim through the dark waters, clicking to each other in bursts of sound that can travel for kilometres. Now, scientists say they are beginning to follow those exchanges in real ​time using an autonomous underwater robot that can track whales by listening to their voices. Sperm whales use […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 12:22

Migrant smuggler remanded for six days after crashing into police car

A 56-year-old man was remanded on Saturday for attempting to transport four third-country nationals from the buffer zone into the government-controlled areas and crashing into a police patrol vehicle while attempting to flee. Police said the incident occurred at around 8.50pm on Friday when members of the mobile action unit (MMAD), conducting patrols in Lympia […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 12:21

Slot backs Liverpool to bounce back from Villa horror show

Liverpool manager Arne Slot feels no added pressure after his side’s 4-2 Premier League loss to Aston Villa on Friday night that has put their place in next season’s Champions League in peril, but admits his side are conceding too many soft goals. Liverpool dropped to fifth place in the table on the back of […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 12:17

Chelsea seek FA Cup salvation after tumultuous season, Man City still eye treble

A season that began with Chelsea as FIFA Club World Cup winners has unravelled into poor form, managerial upheaval and fan protests, but redemption could still come in Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City. For Chelsea, it is all or nothing as they try to shake off the turmoil currently enveloping the west London […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 12:14

Unheralded American duo share PGA Championship halfway lead

Maverick McNealy joined overnight co-leader Alex Smalley at the top of the PGA Championship leaderboard on Friday as the American pair reached the halfway stage tied at four under par after a testing second round at chilly, wind-swept Aronimink Golf Club. McNealy, who had been the on-course leader at five under with five holes to […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 12:12

Youth must help shape new push on Cyprus problem, says Ioannou

The role of young people in efforts to restart negotiations on the Cyprus issue was called attention to on Saturday by Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou, who said the new generation would be decisive in supporting reunification efforts. Speaking at an event organised by the Famagusta municipality-in-exile for the creation of the organisation’s youth movement, Ioannou […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 12:00

Fashion is Art

By Jye Marshall and Rachel Lamarche-Beauchesne The 2026 Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala has delivered, as per usual, the who’s who of Hollywood, decked out to the nines. This year’s dress code was Fashion is Art, linked to the Met’s new Costume Art exhibition, open to the public from today. The theme invites […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 11:37

Gunman aims weapon at police officer before firing shots at Nicosia building

Police in Nicosia are investigating a shooting incident after a motorcyclist allegedly pointed a firearm at an officer and opened fire at a commercial building on Saturday morning before fleeing the scene. According to police, the incident occurred at around 4.15am when a patrol observed a motorcycle “moving suspiciously” on a street in the capital […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 11:16

FMD cases rise to 116 farms as four new cases confirmed

Four new cases of foot-and-mouth disease were confirmed in livestock units in Dromolaxia and Athienou, bringing the total number of affected farms to 116. The veterinary services announced that the latest cases were identified on Friday evening and involved a total of 2,765 sheep and goats. Two of the new infections were detected in Dromolaxia, […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 11:01

Disy maintains narrow lead as polls point to fragmented parliament

Fresh polling published on Saturday points to a highly competitive parliamentary election, with Disy maintaining a narrow lead over Akel and a split House increasingly likely after the May 24 vote. Three major polls published by Phileleftheros, Sigma and Alpha all place Disy in first position, though the gap over Akel remains small and analysts […]

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