83 m. ago Erdogan tells Sharaa Turkey welcomes lifting of Syria sanctions

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during talks in Istanbul on Saturday that Turkey welcomed the US and EU decisions to lift sanctions on Syria, Erdogan’s office said. Erdogan also said that “Israel’s occupation and aggression in Syrian territory is unacceptable” and that Turkey will continue to oppose it on every […]

Politics

3 h. ago Russia and Ukraine swap 307 soldiers on second day of POW exchange

Russia and Ukraine each exchanged 307 of their service personnel on Saturday on the second day of a prisoner exchange that, when completed, is set to be the largest such swap in the three-year war between the two countries. US President Donald Trump has suggested the prisoner swap – which should see 1,000 prisoners released […]

Events

6 h. ago UN envoy Holguin talks with Christodoulides ahead of July UN meeting

Maria Angela Holguin, the UN secretary-general’s personal envoy for Cyprus, met with President Nikos Christodoulides at the presidential palace on Saturday and is scheduled to meet Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on May 26. “We agreed to work hard this month to achieve results based on the March agreement. We want to present concrete outcomes […]

Politics

9 h. ago Kyiv mayor says Russian drones, missiles trigger fires, injure eight

Russia attacked Ukraine’s capital Kyiv early on Saturday with drones and missiles, triggering fires, strewing debris in districts throughout the city and injuring at least eight people, the city’s mayor said. Reuters witnesses saw and heard successive waves of drones flying over Kyiv, and a series of explosions jolted the city. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said […]

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25 h. ago Cyprus renews pledge to cut road deaths in line with EU goals

Cyprus reaffirmed its commitment to aligning with the EU’s goal of reducing road fatalities to zero by 2050 during a meeting in Nicosia on Friday, organised by the Cyprus Automobile Association. In an address read out at the conference on the European Road Safety Charter (ERSC), Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades reiterated Cyprus’ commitment to Vision […]

Events

30 h. ago ‘Cyprus Orbits’ show places island at heart of contemporary artistic expression

XeniArtSpace proudly presents the group exhibition “Cyprus Orbits”, a multifaceted artistic experience bringing together visual artists whose creative journeys draw inspiration from the island itself. The exhibition, an initiative of the gallery’s founder, Xenia Kulbachevskaya, was officially inaugurated on Saturday, May 17, 2025, by Limassol Mayor Yiannis Armeftis, at Trilogy Plaza in Limassol. It will […]

Politics

53 h. ago Celebrating diversity: festival takes over Phaneromeni Square

A vibrant evening of culture, art and community is coming up in Nicosia this Saturday as Generation for Change CY and Visual Voices host the Diversity Day Art Festival. Music, art, performances and food stalls will explore worldwide cultures to highlight multiculturality and, of course, diversity. The festival is organised on the occasion of World […]

Culture

57 h. ago Foreign ministry showcases Cyprus’ actions towards culture and sustainability at UN

Director General of the Foreign Ministry Andreas Kakouris, said Cyprus is committed to promoting culture as a key factor in sustainable development at a meeting on the topic at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Speaking at the event on Wednesday, Kakouris said that the Cyprus government views culture as a national priority. “Culture […]

Events

62 h. ago Our View: Future of Nicosia’s Makarios avenue awaits police chief say

Last week, out of the blue, Nicosia municipal council voted to change the regime governing the lower part of Makarios avenue in Nicosia. This is the part that is closed to all vehicles except buses and taxis. The council voted that the road would open on weekdays from 7am to 9pm and close again on […]

Events

3 d. ago Holguin to meet Christodoulides on Saturday, Tatar on Monday

The UN chief’s personal envoy for Cyprus Maria Angela Holguin kicks off her meetings on the island with a 10.30am appointment with President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday. Holguin will be meeting Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Monday at 10.30am. According to diplomatic sources, after her meetings with the leaders of the two communities, Holguin […]

Politics

4 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: energy, women in maritime, estate agents, tourism

France and Germany are moving towards a joint European energy policy based on technological neutrality, marking a new phase in nuclear energy, according to Andreas Poullikkas, professor of energy systems at Frederick University and former chairman of the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA). Poullikkas was commenting on the joint declaration by French President Emmanuel Macron […]

Politics

5 d. ago Lady’s Mile beach not safe, British bases experts reiterate, source of contamination unclear

New water analyses are to be carried out at Lady’s Mile beach on Monday after high levels of enterococci bacteria were detected in the area’s seawaters over the weekend, prompting warnings to bathers. On Sunday afternoon Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanoli had told media that Ladies’ Mile beach was to be returned to the […]

Politics

5 d. ago SMRs can be a game changer in EU energy transition, says former CERA chief

France and Germany are moving towards a joint European energy policy based on technological neutrality, marking a new phase in nuclear energy, according to Andreas Poullikkas, professor of energy systems at Frederick University and former chairman of the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA). Poullikkas was commenting on the joint declaration by French President Emmanuel Macron […]

Sport

7 d. ago Dortmund snatch last Champions League spot with win over Kiel in season finale

Borussia Dortmund cruised past relegated Holstein Kiel 3-0 on Saturday to finish fourth and snatch the last Champions League spot for next season, in the best comeback of the last seven matchdays in Bundesliga history. Niko Kovac’s Dortmund won six of their last seven matches to climb from 10th to fourth in the standings and […]

Sport

7 d. ago Trump tells Walmart to ‘eat the tariffs’ instead of raising prices

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Walmart should “eat the tariffs” instead of blaming duties imposed by his administration on imported goods for the retailer’s increased prices. His comments were in response to the world’s largest retailer saying this week it would have to start raising prices later this month due to high […]

Politics

7 d. ago Syrian government forces raid Islamic State hideouts in Aleppo

Syrian security forces raided Islamic State hideouts in Aleppo on Saturday, killing at least one militant and arresting others, authorities said, the first time the Islamist-led government has announced such an operation in Syria’s second city. A member of the security forces was also killed, a statement issued by Interior Ministry spokesperson said. The security […]

Politics

7 d. ago President congratulates Kontides on success at sailing championship

President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday congratulated Pavlos Kontides after he claimed the silver medal at the World Sailing Championships in Qingdao. The medal came after Kontides chose to withdraw from the first race, due to a self-acknowledged mistake that could lead to confusion and possibly further penalty points. Despite that he finished second behind the […]

Politics

7 d. ago Cyprus MEPs caution EU for offering Turkey ‘privileges without obligations’

Cypriot MEPs on Saturday called on EU institutions to change their view that Turkey is seen as a strategic partner. They also highlighted the importance of Cyprus leveraging the opportunity created by the strengthening of European defence and security, from which Turkey seeks to benefit. These positions were expressed to the Cyprus News Agency following […]

Sport

7 d. ago Israeli strikes kill 146 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours, local health authorities say

Israel’s airforce killed at least 146 Palestinians in new attacks on Gaza over the past 24 hours and injured many more, local health authorities said on Saturday, as the country appeared set to press ahead with a new ground offensive. Israeli strikes since Thursday have seen one of the deadliest phases of bombardment since a […]

Events

7 d. ago New U.S. bill eyes Cyprus as key player in countering China’s Belt and Road

New U.S. bill eyes Cyprus as key player in countering China’s Belt and Road  Kathimerini.com.cy

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