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Our View: A World Cup built for revenue, not football

The 23rd World Cup kicks off today with one of the host nations, Mexico meeting South Africa. This will be the first time there will be three host nations – Canada and USA are the other two – the only other time the tournament was shared being in 2002, between South Korea and Japan. This […]

11.06.2026 04:20

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Holguin praises technical committees as ‘best example’ of cooperation in Cyprus

The UN secretary-general’s personal envoy for Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin, on Wednesday highlighted the key role played by the island’s bicommunal technical committees in fostering cooperation and mutual understanding between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. Speaking at a public event organised by UNDP Cyprus at the Home for Cooperation in Nicosia, Holguín described the committees […]

10.06.2026 22:33

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Foot-and-mouth disease case confirmed at livestock unit in Mammari

A livestock unit within the infected zone in Mammari has tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease, the Veterinary Services announced on Wednesday evening. According to the authorities, the affected holding is a sheep and goat farm in Mammari housing approximately 80 adult animals. In a brief statement, the Veterinary Services said all prescribed disease-control procedures are […]

10.06.2026 21:56

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EU unveils first-ever island and coastal region strategies, with launch set for Paphos

The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled its first dedicated strategies for islands and coastal regions, bringing together existing and future policy measures aimed at addressing the unique challenges faced by these areas across the European Union. The strategies were presented in Brussels by Fisheries and Oceans Commissioner Costas Kadis and Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto following […]

10.06.2026 19:54

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Government defends housing policy after Disy criticism

The government has made housing one of its top priorities since taking office, fully recognising the difficulties faced by thousands of residents – particularly young people – in securing their own home, the interior ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry was responding to criticism from opposition party Democratic Rally (Disy), which argued that government measures […]

10.06.2026 19:38

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EU reaches deal to cut red tape for defence procurement and investment

The Council of the European Union announced on Wednesday that it has reached a provisional agreement with European Parliament negotiators on new legislation aimed at simplifying defence and security procurement procedures, facilitating defence investments and strengthening Europe’s defence industry. According to the council, the agreement introduces measures to reduce administrative delays in defence procurement, licensing […]

10.06.2026 19:33

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Court dismisses appeal in rape and child abduction cases

The Court of Appeal has dismissed appeals in two separate criminal cases involving defendants facing a range of serious charges, including rape, sexual offences, psychological violence and child abduction, upholding lower court rulings that they remain in custody pending trial. In the first case, identified in court documents as MH, the defendant faces eight charges, […]

10.06.2026 19:26

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Erhurman says EU should support Cyprus talks from outside negotiating table

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman has argued that the European Union should support efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem from outside the negotiating table rather than participate directly in future talks. Speaking to Turkish newspaper Gazete Pencere following a meeting with the UN secretary-general’s personal envoy for Cyprus, María Ángela Holguín, Erhurman said the process […]

10.06.2026 19:24

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The great gig – a tribute to Pink Floyd

The pioneering audiovisual tribute show to Pink Floyd is coming to Cyprus for the first time this summer. One of Greece’s most acclaimed Pink Floyd tribute shows arrives on our island this June for a one-night-only summer concert at the Amphitheatre of the Lympia Community Park. Following a string of sold-out performances in Athens, Thessaloniki, […]

10.06.2026 19:06

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Few Americans see Trump administration delivering justice in Epstein cases

Few Americans, including just 21% of Republicans, think President Donald Trump’s administration has helped deliver justice in cases connected to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found. The results of the six-day poll, which closed on Monday, come as congressional investigators continue to probe the alleged crimes of Epstein, who served time […]

10.06.2026 18:45

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Palmas urges caution over speculation involving terrorism suspect’s children

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Wednesday called for restraint in public discussion surrounding the army careers of the children of a terrorism suspect, stressing that no assumptions should be made about family members based on allegations against a relative. Speaking on Ant1’s midday programme, Palmas described the matter as particularly sensitive, involving both personal data […]

10.06.2026 17:57

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Disy says housing crisis in Cyprus is getting worse

Disy on Tuesday warned that Cyprus’ housing crisis is worsening rather than easing, saying that much faster action is needed to increase the country’s housing stock. In a statement, Disy said that the measures implemented so far have failed to address the problem and argued that the situation has continued to deteriorate. The party stated […]

10.06.2026 17:32

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Fidan, Gerapetritis discuss Cyprus problem

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis on Wednesday discussed the Cyprus problem when they met on the sidelines of the south-east European cooperation process summit in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, according to reports. Multiple news outlets reported that the pair had “reviewed developments on Cyprus”, with both set to […]

10.06.2026 17:31

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Justice minister meets Council of Europe Development Bank over new prisons

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris stressed on Wednesday that the construction of new prison facilities is a project of strategic importance for the state. In a meeting with a delegation from the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB), he linked the construction of a new prison to the modernisation of correctional infrastructure, improved detention conditions, enhanced […]

10.06.2026 17:17

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Council of Europe ministers to re-examine Immovable Property Commission

The Council of Europe’s committee of ministers is to once again examine the Immovable Property Commission and the state of affairs regarding Greek Cypriots’ access to property and compensation for lost immovable property in northern Cyprus this week. Between Tuesday and Thursday, the committee is to deliberate the implementation of rulings made by the European […]

10.06.2026 17:09

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Cyprus open digital futures week to bring civic voices into policy

The Cyprus Free/Libre and Open Source Software Association (Ellak) has announced the launch of the Cyprus Open Digital Futures Week, a programme of civic, technical and policy events designed to help citizens shape digital policy as the Republic of Cyprus continued work tied to its Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The association […]

10.06.2026 16:58

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Cyprus targets 20,000 Syrians with repatriation scheme

Around 20,000 Syrians currently remaining in Cyprus with asylum or subsidiary protection status are being targeted by a new voluntary return programme offering financial incentives and the option for one family member to remain on the island for work. Speaking to Alpha TV on Wednesday, Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides explained that the revised scheme, […]

10.06.2026 16:55

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Erdogan says Israel’s attacks on Syria, Lebanon threaten Turkey too

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Israel’s attacks on Syria and Lebanon had reached a point where they also threaten Turkey, adding Israel’s “aggression” posed a threat to the whole world and must be stopped. NATO member Turkey has been one of the fiercest critics of Israel’s assaults on Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon, […]

10.06.2026 16:53

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Bristol Myers Squibb: the value of immuno-oncology in serving patients

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), a leading biopharmaceutical company, held a press conference in Cyprus on June 9, 2026, during which distinguished medical oncologists highlighted the key factors for improving cancer patient care. Particular emphasis was placed on early diagnosis, the multidisciplinary approach and modern treatment options, with immuno-oncology taking centre stage as a transformative force […]

10.06.2026 16:18

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Knife attack victim’s family calls for calm after anti-immigrant violence in Belfast

The family of a man who lost an eye in a knife attack appealed for calm on Wednesday after the incident triggered a wave of anti-immigrant violence in Belfast overnight, with masked men burning families out of their homes and torching vehicles. The appeal came as a Sudanese man appeared in court charged with attempted […]

10.06.2026 16:17

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National Bank of Greece in Cyprus adds new board member

The National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) announced on Wednesday that the European Central Bank (ECB) has approved the appointment of Andreas Persianis as an independent non-executive member of the bank’s board of directors on June 8, 2026. The bank mentioned that Persianis possesses more than 30 years of international experience in financial markets, with specialisation […]

10.06.2026 16:09

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Share buyback programme continues for Demetra Holdings

Demetra Holdings Plc announced on Wednesday that it conducted a series of transactions on June 9, 2026, purchasing 13,364 of its own shares at an average price of €1.66 per share. The repurchase of these shares was executed through the Cyprus Investment & Securities Corporation Ltd (CISCO), as part of the company’s capital management strategy. […]

10.06.2026 16:06

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Pasydy dismisses concerns over swelling public sector wage bill

Concerns over an alleged expansion of the state wage bill do not reflect reality, public servants’ union Pasydy said on Wednesday, responding to reports linking rising personnel costs to the cost-of-living allowance (CoLA), annual increments and potential general salary increases. The union said projections contained in the finance ministry’s standard budget circular formed part of […]

10.06.2026 16:00

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Five characters everyone hates

Risking sounding like an old man yelling at kids to get off his lawn, they just don’t make villains like they used to. Antagonists today in films generally fall under two categories: borderline antiheroes with tragic backstories – Killmonger from Black Panther is a perfect example – or cookie-cutter evil for the sake of being […]

10.06.2026 15:30

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