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Kıbrıs 14.05.2026 18:55

Demetriou insists solution to Cyprus problem remains party’s “top priority”

Disy leader Annita Demetriou, said on Thursday that the Cyprus issue remains of paramount importance to the party. Her intervention came after recent remarks by Nikos Christodoulides that developments on the Cyprus problem could lead to a concrete settlement plan before the end of 2026 following a fresh initiative by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Demetriou […]

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Kıbrıs 14.05.2026 18:48

Limassol water reservoir projects ‘progressing’, says district government

Works on new water reservoirs in Limassol are progressing normally and are expected to strengthen the district’s water supply network and ensure the uninterrupted provision of drinking water, the Limassol district government (EOA) said on Thursday. According to the district government, reservoirs in Yermasoyeia and Ayia Fyla are due to be completed by the end […]

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Kıbrıs 14.05.2026 18:38

State to begin repaying €12bn Social Insurance Fund debt

As of next year, the government plans to start paying back the some €12 billion it has borrowed from the Social Insurance Fund (SIF) over the decades, the labour minister signaled on Thursday. Marinos Mousiouttas said a special-purpose vehicle, akin to a sovereign wealth fund, would be set up for the SIF by the end […]

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Kıbrıs 14.05.2026 18:31

Ellinas Finance outlines pay structure in 2025 remuneration report

Ellinas Finance Public Company Limited on Thursday submitted its annual remuneration report for 2025, outlining total compensation for board members and senior executives. The report was prepared by the company’s board of directors and will be presented for discussion at the annual general meeting of shareholders, in line with the relevant legislation on shareholder engagement […]

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Kıbrıs 14.05.2026 17:59

Israel to sue New York Times over article on rape of Palestinian detainees

Israel plans to sue The New York Times and one of its journalists for defamation over an article that said Israeli soldiers, prison guards and settlers had used widespread sexual violence against Palestinian prisoners. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he had instructed his legal advisers “to consider the harshest legal action” against the […]

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Kıbrıs 14.05.2026 17:48

Cyprus upgrades Green Line surveillance amid recurring buffer zone incidents

Cyprus has significantly strengthened surveillance along the Green Line with modern monitoring systems, while much of the barbed wire previously installed along the buffer zone has now been removed. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, officials said on Thursday that the defence ministry and the police, through the national guard general staff, have upgraded surveillance […]

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Kıbrıs 14.05.2026 17:40

Contract soldier to face trial over attempted murder case

Proceedings against a 22-year-old contract soldier (Syop) defendant accused of the attempted murder of a 47-year-old man in 2025 were scheduled before the Larnaca permanent criminal court on Thursday, with the hearing set to begin on June 25. The court ordered that the defendant remain in custody until the start of the trial. He has […]

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Kıbrıs 14.05.2026 17:34

Smart parking system installation begins in Latsia-Yeri

The installation of smart parking systems began on Thursday in the municipality of Latsia-Yeri as part of the ‘Smart Cyprus’ project. The council will enable drivers to use a mobile app to check real-time availability of parking spaces, disabled spots, and electric vehicle chargers. Smart sensors are being installed in council car parks to minimise […]

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Kıbrıs 14.05.2026 17:29

‘To the great regret of the entire establishment I will be a candidate on May 24’

Sharp exchanges dominated a televised debate on Thursday between Nikolas Papadopoulos and Odysseas Michaelides, with the leaders of Diko and Alma confronting each other over corruption allegations, the Pentakomo case, political alliances and investigations linked to the former auditor-general. The discussion, aired on Omega television, quickly moved away from party programmes and centred on a […]

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Kıbrıs 14.05.2026 17:24

Police officer among three arrested in Limassol organised crime operations

A 45-year-old police officer was among three people arrested on Thursday as part of two operations in Limassol targeting organised crime, with authorities freezing assets worth more than €420,000. Police said the arrests also included a 49-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman, with the investigations focusing on alleged money laundering and suspected involvement in a […]

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Kıbrıs 14.05.2026 17:07

Italy in the Hormuz crisis: diplomacy, naval missions and food security

By Antonio Tajani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy Since the outbreak of the war between Iran and the United States, Italy has acted together with its European partners, the G7 and multilateral organisations to promote a cessation of hostilities, ensure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and restore stability in the Middle East. […]

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Kıbrıs 14.05.2026 16:37

Green party candidate withdraws from election following eviction

A Green party candidate withdrew from the parliamentary elections on Thursday after reporting threats to the police and having been forced to leave his home following a dispute with his landlord. According to Phileleftheros, Datis Kalali, a fifth-year medical student at the University of Cyprus, said he had decided to end his candidacy after a […]

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Kıbrıs 14.05.2026 16:29

Cyprus pushes new road safety measures to protect young drivers and riders

Cyprus is intensifying efforts to reduce road deaths among young people, with Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades warning on Thursday that fatalities involving inexperienced drivers and motorcyclists remain a major public safety concern. Speaking at an international road safety conference in Aglandjia organised with the European Transport Safety Council, Vafeades said young people under the age […]

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Kıbrıs 14.05.2026 16:25

Thanasis Nicolaou private prosecution proceedings delayed after court adjournment

Proceedings in the private criminal prosecutions brought by the family of Thanasis Nicolaou against five defendants were postponed on Thursday after Limassol court suspended the hearing to examine an unrelated police detention request linked to the kidnapping of a two-year-old child. The court informed both the prosecution and defence that the case would not continue […]

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Kıbrıs 14.05.2026 16:24

Madonna, BTS and Shakira to headline first World Cup final halftime show

Madonna and Shakira will line up with K-pop supergroup BTS to headline the first-ever World Cup final halftime show at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA said on Thursday. Coldplay singer Chris Martin will curate the extravaganza scheduled for July 19, the tournament’s organiser added. “The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final halftime show will […]

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Kıbrıs 14.05.2026 16:09

Lumio Private School authorised to offer International Baccalaureate® diploma

Lumio Private School is proud to announce it has been authorised as an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate® Diploma Programme (IBDP). As the first school in Paphos to be authorised to offer the IB Diploma Programme, this milestone reflects the school’s ongoing commitment to high-quality international education and its vision to develop globally […]

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Kıbrıs 14.05.2026 16:01

Pyla torture case delayed as defendants await plea hearing

Proceedings in the Pyla torture case were postponed on Thursday by the Larnaca criminal court, with two defendants now expected to enter pleas on May 25 in connection with allegations of abduction, organised crime and torture linked to incidents in Larnaca last year. The court adjourned the case due to scheduling constraints. The two accused, […]

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Kıbrıs 14.05.2026 16:00

Cyprus housing loan rates ease as business borrowing costs stay high

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Thursday reported that interest rates on new housing loans declined in March, while borrowing costs for businesses remained above the euro area average. At the same time, the central bank said that deposit rates for households and businesses in Cyprus remained lower than eurozone levels, reflecting continued divergence […]

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Kıbrıs 14.05.2026 15:53

Defence ministry rejects claims Cypriot is unable to return home due to ‘desertion’

Questions over the military status of a 24-year-old Cypriot living in South Africa prompted a response from the defence ministry on Thursday after the hunter’s movement claimed the man was unable to return to Cyprus to visit his seriously ill mother. In a letter addressed to Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas, the movement alleged that the […]

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Kıbrıs 14.05.2026 15:52

TikTok videos that went viral overnight (and what we can learn from them)

Successfully creating a viral TikTok video is like winning the lottery. Out of the millions of uploads on the platform, only a handful become intensely popular to create a worldwide trend. Be it a comic dance, a personal moment many can relate to, or a fresh melody, there’s something about these videos that sparks interest, […]

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Kıbrıs 14.05.2026 15:35

Cyprus recipes with Loulla Astin

With the onset of warmer weather, it is time for some dishes that are not so heavy With the arrival of early summer, many of us start to crave some vegetables, something a little lighter for the table.Here are two vegan recipes that celebrate both the season and simplicity. Globe artichokes take centre stage in […]

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Kıbrıs 14.05.2026 15:10

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns

British Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned from government on Thursday, saying he had lost confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership. “It is now clear that you will not lead the Labour Party into the next general election and that Labour MPs and Labour Unions want the debate about what comes next to be a […]

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Kıbrıs 14.05.2026 15:07

Over 4kg of cannabis seized at Larnaca airport

Over 4kg of cannabis has been seized at Larnaca airport during joint operations by the drug squad Ykan and the customs department, police said on Thursday. The shipment, which arrived from a third country, was flagged as suspicious during a customs inspection. Further examination revealed it contained a quantity of cannabis with a total gross […]

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Kıbrıs 14.05.2026 14:53

UNIC takes part in second official ‘Exercise is Medicine® Cyprus’ initiative

The University of Nicosia (UNIC), as one of the official partners of “Exercise is Medicine® Cyprus”, actively participated in the programme’s second official local initiative. “Exercise is Medicine®” is a global initiative with activities across all continents, aiming to promote physical exercise as a key tool for the prevention and management of chronic diseases and […]

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