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Cannabis lollipops, counterfeit goods seized

A large quantity of suspected counterfeit goods and 1,440 cannabis lollipops were seized during a joint operation by customs officers and the drug squad (Ykan) in Limassol. The goods were found on Wednesday in three containers that arrived from Greece, during random inspections at the premises of a transport company. The Customs Department announced on […]

11.06.2026 18:28

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56 beaches awarded Blue Flag status

Nearly half of Cyprus’ bathing beaches, along with two marinas, were awarded Blue Flags for 2026 on Thursday, with Environment Minister Maria Panayiotou describing the achievement as recognition of the country’s environmental management efforts. Addressing the event in Ayia Napa, during which 56 beaches and two marinas out of 123 bathing water areas received awards, […]

11.06.2026 18:13

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Fresh leads emerge in ‘Videogate’ probe

Investigators looking into the affair dubbed ‘Videogate’ gave the attorney-general an update this week, with reports on Thursday suggesting they’ve uncovered new evidence that could lead to criminal indictments. Daily Politis said independent criminal investigator Andreas Paschalides met with senior officials at the attorney-general’s office on Wednesday. The paper said new information has come to […]

11.06.2026 17:55

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ECB raises rates as Middle East war fuels inflation concerns

European Central Bank (ECB) policymakers raised interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, citing mounting inflation pressures linked to the war in the Middle East and warning that the conflict poses growing risks to both prices and economic growth across the euro area. The ECB Governing Council said it remains committed to ensuring inflation […]

11.06.2026 17:27

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Jazz icon Claire Martin to close Minthis Music Festival 2026 on July 12

The Minthis Music Festival 2026 will conclude on July 12, 2026 with an evening dedicated to the elegance and rhythm of jazz, featuring acclaimed British vocalist Claire Martin. An eight-time winner of the British Jazz Awards, Martin is widely regarded as one of the finest jazz singers of her generation, with a long-standing international career […]

11.06.2026 17:21

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Serena out of Queen’s doubles after partner Mboko injured

Serena Williams’ comeback was put on hold on Thursday as her doubles partner Victoria Mboko withdrew from the Queen’s Club WTA event with a knee injury. After nearly four years away, the 44-year-old American great partnered Canadian teenager Mboko to victory against Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe in front of a sell-out crowd on Tuesday. […]

11.06.2026 17:01

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Union demands abolition of CoLA ceiling, increase in payments

Trade union Isotita on Thursday demanded the abolition of the upper limit to the proportion of a worker’s salary which can be added on to it through the cost-of-living allowance (CoLA), saying that prices have already risen by more than that amount since the start of the year. A deal struck by trade unions, the […]

11.06.2026 16:57

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Who do you support in the World Cup?

With Greece – let alone Cyprus – not in the World Cup, we asked people on the streets of Nicosia which country they’ll be rooting for.

11.06.2026 16:36

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Health services plan checks on delivery drivers

State health services said on Thursday they plan to launch inspections of food delivery drivers to examine the conditions under which food and beverages are transported. “The point is to focus on the problem and how to solve it. The next step is to involve the police and municipalities so that we can coordinate a […]

11.06.2026 16:27

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Cyprus Cement Public Company buys back own shares

The Cyprus Cement Public Company Ltd announced on Thursday that it purchased a portion of its own equity through the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE. During the session held on June 10, 2026, the company successfully finalised the purchase of 1,660 own shares The shares were acquired at a price of €1.30 per share, which represents […]

11.06.2026 16:08

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Preliminary objections raised in Thanasis Nicolaou case

A preliminary objection was submitted on Thursday regarding the revised indictment in the case of private prosecutions on behalf of the family of Thanasis Nicolaou, which relieves some of the accused from certain charges. During the proceedings, the prosecution submitted its positions in writing and the court was informed of the pre-trial objection. On behalf […]

11.06.2026 15:57

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Larnaca waterfront lighting upgrade underway

Lighting upgrades along Larnaca’s seafront are underway at Mackenzie Beach and will soon begin at Finikoudes, the municipality announced on Thursday. According to a municipal press release, the installation of new streetlights at Mackenzie is around two-thirds complete and is expected to be finished within the next 10 days. Work to replace streetlights along Athinon […]

11.06.2026 15:51

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Court hears allegations of intimidation as four remanded in organised crime investigation

Four suspects accused of participating in an alleged criminal organisation were remanded by the Larnaca district court on Thursday after police outlined claims of threats, intimidation, fraud and financial exploitation involving a 77-year-old complainant in a case spanning several years. The suspects include a 44-year-old businessman from Larnaca, a 42-year-old accountant and businessman from Nicosia, […]

11.06.2026 15:38

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Pricey World Cup keeps fans away, hits US hotels, airlines

Hours before the World Cup kickoff, the boost to travel and tourism expected from this year’s biggest sporting event has yet to materialize. For years, the tournament was expected to deliver a windfall for America’s travel industry, now grappling with declining international visitors amid what rights groups describe as a climate of fear. The swarms […]

11.06.2026 15:25

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Erhurman: We are much further ahead than where we started on Cyprus problem

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Thursday said that significant progress has been made since he was elected to the role in October last year, saying that “we are much further ahead than where we started on the Cyprus issue”. “The Turkish Cypriot people have a will for a solution, and the president is obliged […]

11.06.2026 15:08

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Winemaking becomes an art in Cyprus hills

Since 2019, founders of the Oinou Yi winery, the Vasiliades family has created estate-grown wines in Omodos, now with the guidance of oenologist Victor Bankov and consulting Greek oenologist Artemis Toulaki. Grapes include Xynisteri, Vasilissa and Promara, the Greek Assyrtiko, Muscat of Alexandria, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon with reds Maratheftiko, Giannoudi, Lefkada and Mavro […]

11.06.2026 15:00

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Cyprus Bloomsday Festival celebrates women’s voices in the work of James Joyce

Back again to celebrate the work of the great Irish writer, James Joyce, Ideogramma collaborates with the Irish embassy to bring the fifth edition of the Cyprus Bloomsday Festival. On Tuesday, ARTos House in Agioi Omologites will host the special summer event on its rooftop. This year, the event is titled Women’s Voices in the […]

11.06.2026 14:58

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Cypriot sailor Kontides crowned world number one ranking for sixth time

Pavlos Kontides has returned to the top of the ILCA7 world rankings for a sixth time, following a strong series of results anchored by his European Championship victory in Croatia. The latest update places him back at the summit of the discipline less than a year after he last held the position. The two-time Olympic […]

11.06.2026 14:57

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CSE chairman holds talks with Kazakhstan ambassador on investment ties

Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) chairman Marinos Christodoulides on Thursday held a meeting with the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Cyprus Nikolay Zhumakanov at the exchange’s offices in Nicosia. The discussions took place in the context of the recent visit of the President of the Republic of Cyprus to Kazakhstan and formed part of wider efforts to […]

11.06.2026 14:51

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Top Kinisis shareholders approve dividend, re-elect board

Shareholders of Top Kinisis Travel Public Ltd convened at the company’s head offices in Strovolos on Thursday to unanimously approve the firm’s financial statements and confirm a dividend payout. The annual general meeting saw the unanimous resolution of several key corporate items, including the examination and approval of the consolidated balance sheet and the profit […]

11.06.2026 14:42

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Deputy shipping ministry assesses maritime continuity during exercise

Cyprus tested the revised Sounio Plan at the port of Limassol on Thursday, during the Nikitis- Dimitra 2026 exercise, in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s ability to keep key maritime infrastructure operating during periods of crisis.  Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis attended the exercise, which focused on the resilience and safe continuity of operations at the Republic’s main ports, marinas and fishing shelters.  According […]

11.06.2026 14:39

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Retail fuel prices in Cyprus expected to drop further in coming days

Retail fuel prices in Cyprus are expected to fall further in the coming days, following a series of reductions over the past month, according to Consumer Protection Service director Constantinos Karagiorgis. Karagiorgis told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) that retail prices had been moving downwards over the past month, with diesel falling by an average […]

11.06.2026 14:33

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British defence minister Healey quits over defence spending

British defence minister John Healey quit on Thursday in a dispute over military spending, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmerof failing to commit the government resources that are needed to defend the country. Britain’s’s defence and finance ministries have been locked in talks for months over how to meet rising demands to expand military spending, delaying […]

11.06.2026 14:29

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US and Iranian attacks dent ceasefire, Iranian sources say talks intensify

The United States and Iran traded air attacks on Thursday, and President Donald Trump threatened more strikes if Tehran does not immediately agree to a peace deal, but Iranian sources said talks on a preliminary deal had intensified. Three Iranian sources and a European official said the U.S. and Iran were exchanging messages on details […]

11.06.2026 14:26

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