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Cyprus signs double tax treaty with Hong Kong

The Republic of Cyprus on Friday signed an agreement with the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China aimed at eliminating double taxation on income and combating tax evasion and tax avoidance. “The agreement creates a modern and reliable framework for tax cooperation that is expected to facilitate […]

12.06.2026 17:55

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Ukrainian national gets two-and-a-half-year sentence for property usurpation

A 41-year-old man was sentenced to two and a half years in prison by the Nicosia permanent criminal court on Friday after admitting to the exploitation of Greek Cypriot properties in the north. According to a police statement, the offences centred on the advertising and promotion of properties illegally constructed on land belonging to Greek […]

12.06.2026 17:26

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Trump bristles over memorandum text that appears to favour Iran

Terms of a proposed memorandum to end the war in the Gulf outlined by Western, Pakistani and Iranian sources on Friday appeared to strongly favour Iran, drawing criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, who called the reports inaccurate. Versions and accounts of the memorandum were provided to Reuters by Western sources, sources from mediator Pakistan […]

12.06.2026 17:25

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Students and parents protest graduation cancellation at English School

More than 70 students and parents gathered outside the English School in Nicosia on Friday to protest the cancellation of this year’s graduation ceremony. The ceremony was cancelled following reports of extensive vandalism during May’s “pinta” celebration, a tradition observed by final-year students. According to the school, damage included overturned furniture, graffiti and offensive messages […]

12.06.2026 17:21

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Fire service to inspect buffer zone risks

The fire service will carry out inspections along the buffer zone to identify potential fire hazards and ensure that necessary clean-up works are carried out, fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis said on Friday. “We have launched a campaign to inspect the buffer zone, just as we are doing in communities across Cyprus, to identify vulnerable […]

12.06.2026 17:02

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Holguin sets out timeline for Cyprus problem next steps after Erhurman meeting

United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin on Friday set out a timeline for the next steps she intends to take on the Cyprus problem, after having met Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman. She said after the meeting that she will meet President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday afternoon, before travelling to Ankara and to Athens to […]

12.06.2026 16:48

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Turkey’s new generation eyes World Cup impact after 24-year absence

Turkey return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years buoyed up by gifted young players — including Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler — and by memories of their run to the 2002 semi-finals, but doubts over consistency and big-match temperament persist. Coach Vincenzo Montella guided Turkey through qualification with a series […]

12.06.2026 16:40

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Oceana urges stronger protections for marine ecosystems

Oceana has urged the European Commission to take real action to protect marine ecosystems on Friday. The NGO welcomed the Commission’s recognition of the need to support Europe’s islands and coastal communities but stressed that upcoming policies must provide practical protections for the marine environment. Oceana is calling for the creation of a ‘preferential access […]

12.06.2026 16:39

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Starmer says he has not lost authority, will fight to stay in job

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday rejected the idea that he had lost authority in his role, and said he would fight to keep his job, adding that anyone who wanted to replace him would have to deal with the same financial constraints. The comments come a day after defence minister John Healey delivered […]

12.06.2026 16:31

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Local authorities not a replacement for ‘reluctant’ state services

Local authorities cannot be downgraded to second class services for responsibilities the central government is reluctant to take on, and this goes for the health sector as well, chairman of the Union of Municipalities Andreas Vyras said on Friday. Vyras’ address was read out at a conference in Paphos on the role of the municipality […]

12.06.2026 15:58

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Ukraine police chief says Russia recruits young women to kill Ukrainian servicemen

Ukraine’s police chief has accused Russia of recruiting teenage Ukrainian girls to kill Ukrainian military personnel, following the arrest of a 17-year-old suspected of murdering a serviceman on the instructions of a Russian operative. In an interview published on Wednesday by Ukrainian media outlet Cenzor.NET, national police chief Ivan Vyhivskyi said there had this year […]

12.06.2026 15:58

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New beach facilities open at Lady’s Mile

New sunbeds and umbrellas will be available to the public at Lady’s Mile beach in Ypsonas from Friday. Kourion mayor Pantelis Georgiou said the beach had been designed to be accessible to all visitors, including people with mobility difficulties. “The beach is accessible to everyone. We have also installed a special wheelchair and ramp, allowing […]

12.06.2026 15:50

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EU migration pact enters force as Cyprus hails ‘new chapter’ in asylum policy

The European Union’s Pact on Migration and Asylum formally entered into force on Friday, with Cyprus and the European Commission describing the move as a historic milestone aimed at bringing greater order, responsibility and solidarity to the bloc’s migration system. Speaking after an informal ministerial conference in Nicosia, Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides said the […]

12.06.2026 15:46

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Cyprus banks see profits fall by €62 million in early in 2026

The profitability of Cyprus’ banking sector fell by 23.6 per cent during the first quarter of 2026, according to updated aggregate figures by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) published updated aggregate data for the Cypriot banking sector on Friday, covering profitability, balance sheets and capital adequacy, with a […]

12.06.2026 15:44

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Cyprus pension system faces demographic pressures, says CBC

Cyprus ranks third in eurozone for pension fund numbers Cyprus retained the third-highest number of pension funds in the eurozone despite a decline of more than 30 per cent over the past five years, according to figures by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) released its first statistical report […]

12.06.2026 15:39

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We went looking for a traditional Cypriot meal – and found it in Larnaca

Some meals are planned weeks in advance. Others arrive courtesy of visiting friends. When our guests from abroad announced that they wanted “somewhere traditional”, the challenge began. Not because Cyprus lacks traditional tavernas, but because everyone has a different idea of what traditional means. As it happened, there was already somewhere on my list that […]

12.06.2026 15:30

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Argentina bump France from top spot in rankings ahead of title defence

Argentina returned to the top of the world rankings right in time for their World Cup title defence as France dropped two spots to third. Argentina, who kick off their World Cup campaign against Algeria on Tuesday in Kansas City, have not led the ranking since July 2025 but moved up two spots after victories […]

12.06.2026 15:15

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Fire near Paphos village brought under control after burning three hectares

A wildfire that broke out near the village of Neo Chorio on Friday morning was brought fully under control within just over an hour, after burning around three hectares of land planted with olive and carob trees. According to the forestry department, the fire started at 11.13am and was fully contained by 12.30pm. A total […]

12.06.2026 15:13

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Cyprus non-performing loan ratio remains stable

The non-performing loan ratio within Cyprus’ domestic banking sector remained unchanged at 1.6 per cent during March 2026, when compared with the figures from December 2025. According to official data from the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), total non-performing loans stood at €835 million at the end of March, against a total loan portfolio of […]

12.06.2026 14:50

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Benefits of riding a moped

Mopeds have become an increasingly popular mode of transport across the UK, offering a practical and affordable alternative to cars and public transport. Whether you are commuting to work, travelling to college, or simply looking for a convenient way to get around, riding a moped provides a range of benefits that make it an attractive […]

12.06.2026 14:34

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Ukraine’s defence AI chief predicts ‘new paradigm’ of warfare

Warfare in Ukraine and beyond faces a paradigm shift in coming years as artificial intelligence is integrated into weapons networks and accelerates decision-making on the battlefield, a senior Ukrainian military official said. Ukraine, in the fifth year of fighting a full-scale Russian invasion, is already using AI for a plethora of battlefield functions, from flying […]

12.06.2026 14:20

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SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire

By Manya Saini and Niket Nishant June 12 (Reuters) – Few business leaders have been as deeply embedded in popular culture as Elon Musk, the ambitious entrepreneur who has become a central figure in internet culture and amassed a fortune that has made him the world’s first trillionaire. At a time when concerns about inequality […]

12.06.2026 14:14

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Probationary officer dismissed over anabolic drugs

A probationary police officer was dismissed on Friday by police chief Themistos Arnaoutis following his arrest earlier this month over the discovery of 69 vials containing anabolic substances. The officer was arrested on June 4 and dismissed with the approval of Justice Minister Costas Fitiris. “Phenomena of corruption, delinquent behaviour or abuse of power have […]

12.06.2026 14:13

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Cyprus among top EU performers for employment growth

Cyprus is punching above its weight in the European labour market as the latest Eurostat figures reveal a significant surge in the number of people finding work during the opening months of 2026. Indeed, Cyprus was highlighted as one of the standout performers across the bloc, recording an increase in the employment rate of 0.4 […]

12.06.2026 14:08

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