2 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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4 h. ago 18 injured in knife attack in Hamburg, four in critical condition

Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg station on Friday evening, Germany’s Bild newspaper reported, and local police confirmed they had arrested the suspected assailant. Four victims are in critical condition and six others are seriously injured, Bild reported, saying the motive for the attack was unclear. Police said the suspected assailant […]

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24 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 […]

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26 h. ago Cyprus eyes deeper Qatari investment ties with new proposals in Doha

Cyprus is courting Qatari investors with a push to expand cooperation in real estate, tech and financial services, as part of efforts to bolster bilateral ties and attract strategic capital into the island’s economy. During an official visit to Doha, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou met with Rashid bin Hamad Al-Athba, Second Vice President of the […]

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28 h. ago Man arrested for unexplained possession of gold jewellery at Paphos airport

Police on Friday are investigating a 38-year-old man after his arrest at Paphos airport, following the discovery of an unexplained quantity of gold in his luggage. According to the police, the the man was taken into custody on Thursday after a hand luggage check in the departures area, where gold jewellery was found in his […]

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39 h. ago Five arrested over classified prison documents found in warden’s home

Authorities on Thursday arrested five persons – four prison wardens and a female police cadet – in connection with an ongoing investigation into documents found in the residence of a prison warden in early April. The arrest warrants were green-lit by Nicosia district court. According to a police statement, the five suspects are linked to the discovery […]

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40 h. ago North ‘MP’ calls for crossing points to be closed over property arrests

Turkish Cypriot ruling coalition party DP ‘MP’ Serhat Akpinar on Thursday called for the north’s authorities to close the island’s crossing points over the recent arrests and court cases regarding the alleged development of Greek Cypriot-owned land in the north. “The United Nations’ representative [Maria Angela Holguin] is here Attention must be drawn immediately. […]

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41 h. ago Limassol and Marseille sign cooperation memorandum on port development

A memorandum of cooperation was signed on Thursday in Limassol between the cities of Limassol and Marseille, aiming to strengthen commercial and technical ties between their respective port authorities. “Carrying centuries of maritime heritage and a future defined by smart, sustainable development, Limassol is more than a city of hospitality – it is the cornerstone […]

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48 h. ago Michaelides doubles down on claims of collusion to get him fired

Former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides said on Thursday that he had made evidenced statements to the police backing up his claim that President Nikos Christodoulides had been aware since July last year of the Supreme Court’s intention to unanimously suspend him.  Michaelides, who had initially made the claim publicly on Omega TV, said in a social […]

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51 h. ago Man arrested in Famagusta district after confessing to stabbing

Police on Friday are investigating a 65-year-old man who handed himself in after admitting to stabbing a 50-year-old man. He was arrested on suspicion of acts intended to cause actual bodily harm. The incident allegedly occurred shortly after 9pm on Wednesday at the 65-year-old’s house, with the 50-year-old having paid him a visit. The 65-year-old […]

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52 h. ago Greek fire brigade on high alert after 6.1 magnitude quake strikes off Crete

All Greek fire brigade forces were on high alert across Crete on Thursday after a 6.1 magnitude quake hit off the Greek island in the Mediterranean Sea. The service has not received any calls for assistance so far, the fire brigade said.

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2 d. ago Lemesos 2030 hosting art theorists in roundtable on grief, trauma and contested narratives

In the frame of the exhibition by Rinos Stefani and Sumer Erek at Limassol Municipal Arts Centre, running until May 31, 2025, Lemesos 2030 hosts a Roundtable Discussion with art theorists Gabriel Koureas and Esra Plumer, preceded by a tour of the exhibition on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Exploring themes of identity, memory, and human […]

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3 d. ago Experience the future of workplace excellence at Neocleous Tower

Neocleous Tower is a groundbreaking commercial development in central Limassol, inviting corporations to discover the next generation of upscale workplace environments. Redefining the work lifestyle model, the tower is also raising the benchmark for sustainable real estate, offering an eco-conscious, tech-driven and people-centric work setting that fosters excellence, collaboration and well-being. As construction progresses on […]

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3 d. ago Causes of fire visible over entire Polis bay under investigation

A fire that broke out at dawn on Wednesday in a large agricultural warehouse in Polis Chrysochous was brought under control by early morning and an investigation into its causes has been launched. The fire service, the police, and the force’s electromechanical unit, are cooperating to determine the causes of the blaze which broke out […]

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3 d. ago Man arriving from Israel to be extradited to Russia after arrest at Larnaca airport

A 38-year-old man arrested upon his arrival from Israel is to appear before the Larnaca District Court on Wednesday to be extradited to Russia. According to the police, the was arrested at Larnaca airport for charges related to, among other things, participation in a criminal organisation. “A red notice is pending against the 38-year-old from […]

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3 d. ago Man arrested after 18kg of cannabis found at Larnaca airport

A 34-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after customs officers discovered 18kg of cannabis hidden inside a parcel at Larnaca airport. The package, which arrived on May 19, was being held in a temporary storage facility when customs staff carried out a routine inspection. Inside, they found 30 vacuum-sealed packages containing plant material identified as […]

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4 d. ago Evel welcomes Limassol pledges but seeks concrete commitments

The Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel) has cautiously welcomed President Nikos Christodoulides’ latest pledges for the city, backing the vision but pressing the government to deliver clear deadlines and follow-through. In a statement issued this week, Evel thanked the president and the Council of Ministers for their visit to Limassol over the weekend […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus celebrates women in shipping, renews call for equal opportunities

Deputy Minister for Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis on Monday called for deeper inclusion of women in the maritime industry, during the ministry’s third annual event in Limassol to mark the International Day for Women in Maritime. Addressing a still male-dominated sector, Hadjimanolis said the day was an opportunity to recognise the growing contributions of women in […]

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4 d. ago Limassol affordable homes project to begin construction by June

Cyprus is moving ahead with its first affordable rental housing scheme, with construction on the initial phase of a new development in Limassol expected to begin by June, according to the Cyprus Land Development Organisation (Koag). The ambitious project, a collaboration between Koag and the Limassol municipality, will see the creation of a small residential […]

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5 d. ago Doers United at Reflect Festival 2025: Limassol Hosts 10,000+ Doers from EMEA

Startups, investors, and technology experts gathered once again in Limassol on 15–16 May for Reflect Festival 2025. Cyprus’ flagship technology and entrepreneurial event delivered another impactful two-day edition packed with discussions, networking, and cross-border collaboration. Held at Kolla Factory, the festival welcomed over 10,000 participants and strengthened connections between Emerging Europe, Africa, and the Middle […]

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