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PwC Cyprus celebrates academic excellence among its people

PwC Cyprus has honoured employees who achieved top results in ACA, ACCA and university examinations, recognising their academic performance during a ceremony held at the company’s Experience Centre. The ACA, ACCA and Academic Excellence Award Ceremony was attended by PwC Cyprus CEO Philippos Soseilos, Partner and Chief People Officer Anna Loizou, and Professional Qualifications Lead […]

02.06.2026 11:23

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MSC container ship hit by explosion off Iraq as Gulf security fears widen

A Panama-flagged MSC container ship has been damaged by a large explosion off Iraq, raising fresh concerns over the safety of commercial vessels operating in the northern Arabian Gulf as regional tensions continue to disrupt shipping routes. The vessel, reported to be the MSC Sariska V, was struck while transiting approximately 40 nautical miles southeast […]

02.06.2026 11:05

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Losses in Cyprus’ tourism sector have reached 20 percent

Losses in Cyprus’ tourism sector have reached 20 percent so far this year because of instability in the Middle East, the head of the Cyprus Hotel Managers Association said. Christos Angelides told the Cyprus News Agency he remains hopeful that last‑minute bookings in the coming months will help the sector recover, but warned that the […]

02.06.2026 10:45

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Petrolina welcomes King’s Baton Relay ahead of 2026 Commonwealth Games

As Gold Sponsor of the Cyprus Olympic Committee, Petrolina hosted the King’s Baton Relay for the “Glasgow 2026” Commonwealth Games at its headquarters on the first day of the relay’s four-day journey across Cyprus. Carrying messages of unity, cooperation and peace across Commonwealth nations, the baton was presented by Cyprus Olympic Committee President George Chrysostomou […]

02.06.2026 10:44

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Serena to make much-awaited return at Queen’s Club

American great Serena Williams has announced her long-anticipated return to competitive tennis following a prolonged absence at this month’s Queen’s Club Championships, as the 44-year-old reignited memories of her dominance over two decades. Williams, who won the last of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles in 2017 and has not competed since the 2022 U.S. […]

02.06.2026 10:38

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Svitolina, Kostyuk gear up for all-Ukrainian clash in Paris

The French Open quarter-finals start on Tuesday, with Roland Garros awaiting two first-time singles champions in the same year for the first time since 2016. Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina will face compatriot Marta Kostyuk to secure a possible semi-final clash with Russian Mirra Andreeva, who plays Romania’s Sorana Cirstea. Men’s second seed Alexander Zverev will appear […]

02.06.2026 10:20

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Iran war not triggering Ukraine-style inflation surge in Euro zone, analysis shows

Only a third of the euro zone’s largest companies have indicated they are raising prices in response to the Iran war, a Reuters analysis of listed corporate earnings commentary shows, suggesting a weak economy is curbing their pricing power. Investors and European Central Bank policymakers have been trying to gauge whether the euro zone is […]

02.06.2026 10:02

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Comedian-musician Morgan Jay in Cyprus for first time

If you have seen viral clips online of audience members singing their names into an autotuned microphone, they are probably at a Morgan Jay event. The Los Angeles-based musician and comedian has created a one-of-a-kind music and comedy show that has taken over the world. On June 7 next year, he is coming to Cyprus […]

02.06.2026 09:57

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Adhesive floor signs and temporary floor graphic film: Turning store floors into Omnichannel marketing channels

In a busy retail store, trade show hall, airport corridor, hospital lobby, or franchise location, the floor is usually treated as dead space. Customers walk across it, wait on it, follow it, and stand on it while deciding what to buy, scan, download, or ask about. That makes adhesive floor signs and temporary floor graphic film more than a […]

02.06.2026 09:42

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Times Square message puts Greek shipping in global spotlight

Greek shipping’s global reach was brought into sharp focus at Posidonia 2026, after Nasdaq marked the opening of the international maritime exhibition in Athens with a Times Square greeting. The message, displayed on the Nasdaq Tower in New York, read “NASDAQ Welcomes Posidonia 2026 & Wishes All Participants Good Success!” Its display on one of […]

02.06.2026 09:30

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Cyprus signs Safe programme agreement to access defence funds

Cyprus and the European Commission have signed the country’s loan agreement allowing the country to receive funds under the European Union’s €150 billion Security Action for Europe (Safe) programme. The agreement was signed by Finance Minister Makis Keravnos and European Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius, with the latter promising that “very soon, EU support will start […]

02.06.2026 09:23

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Study links faster biological aging to higher risk of death and hospitalization

An international research team has found that people whose biological age is higher than their actual age face a sharply increased risk of death and hospitalization, Israel’s Sheba Medical Center has said. The study, published in Aging and Disease, used routine blood tests and artificial‑intelligence tools to measure biological aging and identify people at higher […]

02.06.2026 09:15

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Unemployment in Cyprus fell to 3.2% in April

Unemployment in Cyprus fell to 3.2% in April, according to new Eurostat data, edging down from 3.3% in March. Youth unemployment for people under 25 was not available for April. The most recent figure, from January 2026, stood at 12.7%. Across Europe, unemployment was unchanged. Eurozone unemployment held at 6.3%, while the European Union rate […]

02.06.2026 09:15

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Christodoulides hails new EU migrant return deal

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday hailed a deal struck between the institutions of the European Union over a new law which will allow the bloc’s member states to establish “return hubs” in third countries for irregular migrants. “Last night, the Cyprus presidency, together with the European Parliament and Commission, delivered a deal for a new […]

02.06.2026 09:10

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From thirty-one dollars to Wall Street: How Mahmoud ElAwadi lived the American Dream

There is an exceptional kind of courage that only immigrants understand: the courage of arriving somewhere new with almost nothing, and betting everything on the belief that hard work and determination can rewrite your story. For Mahmoud ElAwadi, that bet paid off in a way few could have imagined. Today, he is a respected financial […]

02.06.2026 08:52

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England bank on Kane’s Bayern goal fest for World Cup success

When England take to the field in Dallas on June 17 to face Croatia in their World Cup opener, all eyes will be on captain Harry Kane, with fans hoping he can carry his record-breaking scoring run for Bayern Munich into the tournament and help end their 60-year wait for an international title. The 32-year-old, […]

02.06.2026 08:45

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Today’s weather: Largely clear, clouds possible in afternoon

Tuesday’s weather will be mostly clear across most of the island for most of the day, but increased cloud cover is expected in parts during the afternoon. Those clouds may produce isolated rain showers in the mountains. Temperatures are set to rise to 33 degrees Celsius inland, 28 degrees Celsius on the south and east […]

02.06.2026 08:40

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Cyprus must move beyond slogans on energy policy, says expert

Energy policy in Cyprus must move beyond pre-election slogans towards a coherent long-term national strategy, according to Andreas Poullikkas, professor of energy systems at Frederick University and former chairman of the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority In a post-election piece of analysis, Poullikkas stressed that the new House of Representatives provides a vital chance to pivot […]

02.06.2026 08:30

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Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continue

Lebanon announced a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel on Monday in what would amount to a limited de-escalation of a conflict that has killed thousands of people and inflamed the broader U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. According to Lebanon’s embassy in Washington, the agreement would not end the conflict in that country. But it calls […]

02.06.2026 08:15

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EU trade surplus shrinks to €12.7 billion in early 2026

The European Union maintained a positive trade balance during the first quarter of 2026, as goods exported to non-EU nations outpaced inbound shipments by €12.7 billion, according to data released by Eurostat. The newly recorded trade surplus shrank significantly from the €23.6 billion net positive balance documented during the final quarter of 2025. Despite the […]

02.06.2026 08:00

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Nine dead, dozens wounded as Russia launches major attack across Ukraine

Russian air attacks on major Ukrainian cities such as Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv killed at least nine and wounded more than 60 early on Tuesday, authorities said, following days of warnings that Moscow was planning a major assault. Russia has targeted Ukraine’s power supply and infrastructure while Ukraine has stepped up attacks this year on […]

02.06.2026 07:54

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Gunman kills six family members, then himself, in eastern Iowa, police say

A gunman killed six members of his family, then took his own life, during a spate of shootings on Monday in the eastern Iowa city of Muscatine, a waterfront town situated across the Mississippi River from Illinois, police said. A preliminary investigation into the gun violence indicated the shootings “stemmed from a domestic-related dispute,” the […]

02.06.2026 07:50

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Private equity buyouts ripple through supply chains, study finds

Private equity buyouts propagate deeply through corporate supply chains, creating sharp performance gains for suppliers in normal times but heavy financial distress during economic downturns, according to a working paper by the European Central Bank (ECB). The exhaustive economic analysis, titled ‘The Supply Chain Spillovers of Private Equity Buyouts’, was co-authored by researchers Cédric Huylebroek […]

02.06.2026 07:30

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31‑year‑old man held in connection with home burglaries

Police have arrested a 31‑year‑old man in connection with a series of home burglaries and a theft reported in the Limassol district. Investigators say evidence links the suspect to one theft from a residence and two additional break‑ins, all committed on the morning of May 26. A court warrant was issued for his arrest, and […]

02.06.2026 07:20

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