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Cyprus Stock Exchange reshuffles indices as Interfund exits benchmarks

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced a series of index composition changes affecting its main benchmarks, with adjustments due to come into effect on June 12, 2026 as part of rule-based revisions triggered by trading conditions. The exchange confirmed that Interfund Investments PLC will be removed from the General Index, the Alternative Market Index […]

11.06.2026 14:25

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UCLan Cyprus hosts 13th European Conference on Social Media

UCLan Cyprus proudly hosted the 13th European Conference on Social Media (ECSM 2026), welcoming academics, researchers, industry professionals and practitioners from around the world to its Larnaca campus. The prestigious international conference took place over May 28–29, 2026, co-organised with Academic Conferences & Publishing International (ACPI). Recognised as one of the leading academic conferences in […]

11.06.2026 14:20

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Cyprus shipping strengthens global standing as sector contributes €1.9 billion

Cyprus shipping further strengthened its position as one of the island’s most important economic sectors in 2025, contributing around 7 per cent of GDP, approximately €1.9 billion, according to the Cyprus Shipping Chamber’s (CSC) annual report.  The sector, which operates without direct state investment, continued to support the wider economy while reinforcing the international standing of the Cyprus flag, which remains recognised for its reliability and prestige.  At […]

11.06.2026 14:17

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New summer school turns Nicosia into a stage for young explorers

The Nicosia Municipal Theatre launches its first-ever Summer Theatre School, titled The City as a Stage – Theatre Routes in Nicosia, offering children aged 6 to 12 a unique opportunity to explore theatre through the city itself. Taking place from July 6 to 10 and July 13 to 17, the programme transforms Nicosia into a […]

11.06.2026 13:55

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Cyprus agricultural sector benefits from easing production costs in early 2026

Cyprus is among the EU member states recording a decline in agricultural input costs for the first quarter of 2026, according to Eurostat data, amidst a broader European trend of falling farm output prices across the bloc. The figures underline a period of easing agricultural price pressures, with Cyprus positioned within a group of countries […]

11.06.2026 13:22

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University of Cyprus opens transfer route for students admitted abroad

The University of Cyprus announced on Thursday that it will accept applications for transfers from students who have secured admission to higher education institutions abroad through international examinations and are due to begin their studies in the 2026-27 academic year. According to the university, applications will be accepted from 9am on July 1 until 1pm […]

11.06.2026 13:20

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Govt amends ‘Breakfast for All’ scheme for preschools after criticism

Adjustments have been made to the government’s pilot “Breakfast for All” programme after concerns raised by parents over meal quality and portion sizes. The programme currently provides free breakfast to around 3,600 children attending public kindergartens in Larnaca and the Famagusta district. Approximately 2,600 children are participating in Larnaca and a further 1,000 in Famagusta […]

11.06.2026 13:15

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Police investigates new crypto scam

The police have launched investigations into a new suspected crypto scam after a 27-year-old woman filed a report at a police station in Paphos on Thursday. According to the police, the complainant reported that she sent a message to a social media group chat, requesting help with issues related to the buying and selling of […]

11.06.2026 13:09

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Greek and Turkish Cypriot entrepreneurs in Britain stress values behind success

Prominent British Cypriot entrepreneurs Theo Paphitis and Touker Suleyman recently shared their experiences and views on entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence and the role of the diaspora during a special event organised by the Cyprus Forum London at the Cyprus High Commission in London. The event aimed to highlight the contribution of the Cypriot diaspora to British […]

11.06.2026 13:06

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UN secures release of firefighter detained by Turkish Cypriots in Pyla buffer zone

A firefighter from the Republic who was detained by Turkish Cypriot authorities during an inspection in the Pyla buffer zone was released on Thursday following intervention by the United Nations. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, the United Nations said their “police officers had escorted the firefighter to a sensitive area on the Pyla plateau” as […]

11.06.2026 13:04

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Visa and OpenAI build infrastructure for secure AI-powered transactions

Visa has announced a strategic collaboration with OpenAI to facilitate secure payments within the rapidly evolving landscape of agentic commerce. The announcement was made during the Visa Payments Forum in San Francisco, where the companies revealed plans to leverage the global payment network and security infrastructure of Visa to support seamless, trusted transactions across OpenAI […]

11.06.2026 12:56

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Cyprus state employment edges higher amid concerns over public payroll

The total number of state employees in Cyprus reached 55,382 in May 2026, according to figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Thursday, representing a slight increase compared with the same month a year earlier. The latest data showed that the total state workforce increased by 77 employees, equivalent to 0.1 per cent, […]

11.06.2026 12:47

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Athens to Greek islands in minutes: faster, more flexible trips for Cypriot travellers

Cypriot travellers choosing the Greek islands for their summer holidays now have new travel options, as a helicopter flight service has been launched, connecting Athens with popular destinations across the Aegean and Ionian Seas. This service from Zela Jet, using their own branded twin-engine Agusta 109C helicopter based in Athens and serving domestic flights only, […]

11.06.2026 12:45

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Digital inclusion must start by asking who is missing from the conversation

Digital gender inclusion is not only about access to technology, but about ensuring that women and girls have a real role in shaping the digital world, according to gender equality commissioner Josie Christodoulou. Writing on her personal platform after taking part in a panel on digital gender inclusion, Christodoulou linked effective policymaking to a simple […]

11.06.2026 12:36

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Faster island travel for Cypriots with new Zela Jet helicopter service

Cypriot travellers heading to the Greek islands this summer now have a faster and more flexible way to move between Athens and some of Greece’s most popular holiday destinations, following the launch of a helicopter flight service by Zela Jet.  The service, operated with Zela Jet’s own branded twin-engine Agusta 109C helicopter, is based in Athens and covers domestic flights within Greece, offering passengers a quicker alternative for […]

11.06.2026 12:33

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Limassol Greens inauguration marks new tourism, lifestyle, investment milestone

Limassol Greens marked its official inauguration on June 3, 2026, celebrating a major milestone in the evolution of one of Cyprus’ most significant integrated golf resort and residential developments. Since opening its doors in October 2025, the resort has begun to bring to life a new model of premium living, golf, leisure and year-round hospitality, […]

11.06.2026 12:33

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More oldies playing than ever at as over-40s rock on

In a sport where youth is a highly prized commodity, the World Cup starting this week offers evidence you cannot keep a good man down. A record eight players aged 40 or older have been selected to play at the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States – one more than at all the […]

11.06.2026 12:29

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Illegal cigarette market grows in Cyprus, according to KPMG

Cyprus continues to experience an upward trend in the consumption of illegal cigarettes, according to a report released on Thursday by consulting and advisory firm KPMG. This annual report, conducted for Philip Morris International, highlighted that across the European Union, illicit cigarette consumption has surpassed 10 per cent of total volume for the first time […]

11.06.2026 12:19

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Fuel stations in Crimea run dry after fresh night of Ukrainian drone strikes

Fuel stations on the Russian-held Crimean peninsula were out of petrol on Thursday, Reuters witnesses said, as a Ukrainian campaign against supply lines to the peninsula escalates. A Reuters witness in Sevastopol, the peninsula’s largest city, said that there was no fuel at most local petrol stations, with supplies struggling even to keep up with […]

11.06.2026 12:19

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Ayia Napa Marina to welcome Salty Wine Festival 2026

Ayia Napa Marina will host the Salty Wine Festival 2026, a premier wine-tasting and cultural festival that aspires to establish itself as one of Cyprus’ most significant summer events. The festival will take place over June 20-21, 2026, from 5.30-10.30pm, across the stunning grounds of Ayia Napa Marina, offering visitors a unique experience that brings […]

11.06.2026 12:11

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Firefighter detained by Turkish Cypriots during buffer zone inspection

A firefighter from the Republic was detained by Turkish Cypriot authorities in the Pyla buffer zone on Thursday while carrying out a site inspection linked to seasonal fire prevention measures. The firefighter had entered the buffer zone accompanied by UN police officers as part of preparations for vegetation management ahead of the summer period. The […]

11.06.2026 12:11

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Palmas stresses training and morale at military exercise

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas highlighted the importance of training, readiness, and personnel development during the final phase of the “Dimitra 2026” military exercise at Kalo Chorio firing range in Larnaca on Thursday. Palmas stated that safeguarding Cyprus’ sovereignty and territorial integrity is essential for national security. “Our main duty is to train, educate and adapt […]

11.06.2026 12:05

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BoCCF’s FANEROMENI26 Festival to celebrate decade of culture, art, history

This year’s “FANEROMENI Arts Festival” (2016–2026) is set to mark a decade of culture, inspiration and collective creation. This year’s programme is a tribute to the past and a source of inspiration for the future, featuring performances that bring together culture, art, history and the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation’s (BoCCF’s) collections and museums into […]

11.06.2026 12:01

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‘A dog chasing its tail’: Akel enters housing crisis row

The “quarrel” between the government and Disy on the housing crisis resembles “a dog chasing its tail”, Akel said on Thursday, charging that there is little policy difference between the two. “They have been governing and continue to govern for 13 years, with the same policies, the same recipes, and the same results,” the party […]

11.06.2026 11:58

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