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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 10:38

Police investigate overnight car fire in Limassol

Police in Limassol are investigating the cause of a car fire that broke out in the early hours of Saturday morning. According to authorities, the blaze erupted at around 2am in a car owned by a 28-year-old man while it was parked near the old town of the city. Police and the fire brigade were […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 10:36

Three arrested as police conduct hundreds of overnight checks

Police carried out extensive overnight operations nationwide, resulting in three arrests, hundreds of traffic violations and the seizure of 15 vehicles. According to a police statement issued on Saturday, officers said 638 vehicles were stopped for inspection, while 771 individuals were checked during the operations. Police also carried out 57 inspections of premises, which led […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 10:32

Investigation underway after apartment fire in Latsia

Investigations are continuing into the cause of a fire that broke out in an apartment building in Latsia on Friday night, prompting the evacuation of residents and the deployment of emergency services. According to a police statement issued on Saturday, the fire ignited at around 8.50pm in a second-floor apartment in the Nicosia suburb. Firefighters […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 10:30

The EU is not a middle power, but it is not a big power either

By Maria Demertzis Mark Carney’s call for an age of middle powers in the World Economic Forum this year has left European capitals in an awkward place. For Canada, the label makes sense. But for the European Union, this creates confusion, if not awkwardness. France, Germany or Italy may each fall into the category of middle powers, but the EU surely has the weight of a great […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 10:23

22-year-old arrested over series of arson attacks in Paphos

Paphos police confirmed on Saturday the arrest of a 22-year-old man in connection with a series of arson cases investigated in the district during March and April 2026. According to authorities, the suspect was arrested on Friday afternoon. Investigators are examining his alleged involvement in four separate incidents, including two vehicle arsons, one building fire […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 10:03

Factors influencing voters in the elections

By Les Manison The election to select 56 members to the House of Representatives will take place on May 24 with 19 political parties and 743 candidates participating. Will voters in Cyprus follow their European counterparts and cause a significant reduction in the parliamentary representation of traditional main political parties, that results in a swing […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 10:00

Free fruit and lots to taste at Strawberry Festival

Red, juicy strawberries are the star of the show at this annual village festival. At the end the month, Deryneia proudly presents the 15th edition of its Strawberry Festival and showcase why it deserves to be called the ‘strawberry capital of Cyprus’. On May 29, the festival returns, bringing live entertainment, strawberry cake competitions, strawberry […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 09:46

Man dies after shark bite off Western Australia coast

A man attacked by a shark off Western Australia’s coast on Saturday died of his injuries, police said, in what is the second fatal shark attack in Australia so far this year. The 38-year-old victim, yet to be identified, was bitten on Saturday morning at Horseshoe Reef near Rottnest Island, about 31 km west of […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 09:39

Weather mainly clear, high of 29C

The weather will be mainly clear on Saturday though cloud will form in places. The temperature will rise to 29C inland, 25C to 27C in the coastal regions and 20C in the mountains. Winds will blow southwest to northwest, initially light to moderate 3 to 4 Beaufort but reaching 5 Beaufort at times. In the […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 09:30

Greek and Cypriot banks valued on growth and capital returns

European investment banking and asset management group Wood & Company this week published an analysis of Greek and Cypriot banks, focusing on valuation, profitability and shareholder distributions. The report, whose findigns were shared by Greek business outlet Newmoney, argued that the market has begun to value Greek banks for their recurring profitability and sustained capital […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 09:21

Paphos farmers call off water protest

Paphos farmers have called off Monday’s planned protest over water shortages following an intervention by Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou. According to the organisers of the protest, the minister contacted them personally and arranged a meeting next week to discuss the farmers’ complaints over the quantities of irrigation water they are due to receive this year. […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 09:03

Eurovision Song Contest final takes the stage amid Gaza boycott

The Eurovision Song Contest’s final takes place in Vienna on Saturday, with the organisers hoping the annual show of glitz and Europop will be a success despite five countries’ withdrawal over Israel taking part. The run-up to the event – a kitsch and usually good-natured competition between pop acts from countries across Europe and beyond, […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 09:02

Cyprus Business Now: BoC, XM, property, single market, competitiveness, CySEC

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) held its annual general meeting on Friday, bringing together shareholders to review a year marked by strong financial performance, rising dividends, and continued strategic investment in digital banking, while also assessing a global environment increasingly shaped by geopolitical instability. Bank of Cyprus shareholders approved all resolutions, re-elected the management team […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 08:58

Trump says Isis second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed by US and Nigerian forces

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, was killed in an operation conducted by US and Nigerian forces. “Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 08:00

Energy and transport sectors drive surge in European carbon output

The European Union recorded an increase in greenhouse gas emissions during the fourth quarter of 2025, with figures reaching 839 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents, according to Eurostat. Specifically, Eurostat reported a 0.9 per cent rise in emissions compared to the third quarter of the same year, when the total stood at 832 million tonnes. This […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 07:30

Cyprus businesses to explore air mobility and drone regulation

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced this week that it will host a specialised seminar in Nicosia to help local companies unlock business opportunities through the strategic use of drone technologies. Scheduled for May 28, 2026, the event will take place between 10:00 and 13:00 at the chamber’s headquarters on the first floor […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 07:00

Brussels moves to end fragmented booking systems for European rail

The European Commission recently adopted three legislative proposals aimed at creating a seamless travel experience by simplifying the booking process for long-distance and cross-border rail journeys. These measures deliver on the political guidelines set out by Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, to address the technical and market barriers that currently […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 06:30

Mandatory AI screening proposed as prerequisite for lucrative US contracts

The Trump administration should screen cutting-edge artificial intelligence models for security threats before they ​are publicly released and withhold lucrative government ‌contracts from those that fail review, an advocacy group told US officials this week. The White House is grappling with the ​implications of Anthropic’s Mythos, which could make complex ​cyberattacks easier and quicker to […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 04:24

Experts warn plastic pollution in Mediterranean is putting sea turtles at risk

Plastic pollution in the Mediterranean is having a severe impact on marine life, with sea turtles frequently ingesting plastic waste, experts have warned on Friday. According to data collected by the CRAM Foundation, a marine conservation organisation based in Barcelona, 98 sea turtles were treated last year, most of which had ingested plastic. Analyses of […]

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Kıbrıs 16.05.2026 04:20

Our View: You can’t rebrand away Cyprus’ problems

The government has announced that the cabinet has been briefed on a comprehensive strategic plan designed to strengthen the international image of Cyprus. The initiative is titled ‘Stability with Perspective: A European Base with Global Reach’ and represents a coordinated effort between the government and Invest Cyprus to create a modern and outward-looking national identity. […]

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Kıbrıs 15.05.2026 22:46

Customs report up to 300 smuggling violations a month at crossing points

Customs officials reported that around 300 smuggling and illicit trade violations occur each month at crossing points between the government-controlled areas and the north. The figures were outlined on Friday by the customs department spokesperson George Constantinou speaking to Sigma TV, who said the crossings have remained a focal point for enforcement since their opening […]

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Kıbrıs 15.05.2026 22:35

Fire brigade responds to apartment blaze in Latsia as residents evacuated

The fire brigade was deployed on Friday evening after a blaze broke out in an apartment in the Latsia area of Nicosia, prompting the evacuation of residents from the building. Members of the fire brigade and police officers were mobilised to the scene following reports of smoke and flames emerging from a residential apartment block. […]

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Kıbrıs 15.05.2026 22:23

Zelenskyy vows vengence after Russian strike kills 24 civilians

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed retaliation against Russia on Friday after laying red roses at the ruins of a Kyiv apartment block destroyed in a missile strike that killed 24 people, including three children. The strike, described by Ukrainian officials as part of the heaviest bombardment of the capital this year, hit a residential building […]

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Kıbrıs 15.05.2026 21:34

Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 45 days

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire that President Donald Trump declared on April 16, the US State Department said on Friday. “The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress,” State Department spokesman Tommy Piggott said. The State Department cast Israel-Lebanon talks […]

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