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Air cargo demand rises 6 per cent in May despite Middle East disruption

Global air cargo demand rose 6 per cent year-on-year in May, supported by stronger trade and manufacturing activity, although disruption linked to the war in the Middle East continued to weigh heavily on carriers in the region, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), increased by 6 per cent compared with […]

01.07.2026 06:10

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A vicious cycle: How climate change triggers chain reactions of disasters in the Mediterranean

By Terra Cypria staff The Mediterranean has long been associated with mild winters, dry summers, and landscapes that have learned to coexist with fire. Wildfires are not foreign to Mediterranean ecosystems; on the contrary, they are part of a natural regeneration process to which vegetation has evolved to adapt and recover. Characteristic species such as […]

01.07.2026 04:24

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Our View: Farcical Aglandjia by-election a waste of public funds

The election of deputy mayor Aglandjia was the farce everyone expected. It is no wonder that it recorded what is probably the lowest ever turnout for any election at 27.73 per cent. In numbers, of the 15,182 registered voters, only 4,210 showed up to vote, and the newly-elected deputy mayor, Andri Hadjiandreou took 2,309 votes […]

01.07.2026 04:20

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Serena’s big comeback fizzles out in first round

Serena Williams’ highly anticipated return to competitive action after a four-year absence fizzled out on Tuesday as the American perished in the Wimbledon first round following a 6-3 6-7(6) 6-3 defeat by little-known Australian Maya Joint. There were high hopes that the 44-year-old wildcard would become the oldest woman to win a singles match at […]

01.07.2026 00:03

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US Congress hears renewed calls for tougher stance on Turkey over Cyprus

Two American foreign policy analysts urged the United States Congress on Tuesday to adopt a firmer approach towards Turkey’s policies in Cyprus, arguing that Washington should explicitly describe the northern part of the island as being “under Turkish occupation”. The testimony was delivered before the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission ahead of the Nato summit, […]

30.06.2026 22:38

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Serena returns to Wimbledon after four-year absence

Serena Williams finally got the chance to shed the nerves that had been intensifying ever since she accepted a wildcard into the Wimbledon singles draw when she was greeted by a deafening roar as she stepped onto the most famous stage in tennis on Tuesday. Williams, 44, stepped back on the hallowed turf for the first time […]

30.06.2026 22:26

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Haaland fires Norway into World Cup last 16 with dramatic late winner

Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time, setting up a meeting with Brazil on Sunday. Norway took the lead shortly before half time through Antonio Nusa, who curled a superb strike into the far corner after cutting […]

30.06.2026 22:15

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“The Greeks of Cyprus cannot be turned into a minority in their own land”

House President Annita Demetriou told the plenary of the Hellenic Parliament on Tuesday that Greece and Cyprus should deepen cooperation across defence, and regional security. Taking to the dais to address the ‘Parliament of the Hellenes’, Demetriou described Greece and Cyprus as neighbouring European democracies with enduring historical and national ties situated on what she […]

30.06.2026 22:10

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Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese head home as fighting eases

Some 400,000 Lebanese uprooted by war have returned to southern Lebanon, with more expected to follow in the coming week, the social affairs minister said on Tuesday, encouraged by a lull in the four-month-long conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Yet many remain unable to go back. Since March, around 1 million people have been forced […]

30.06.2026 21:50

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German experts to examine locked car system in children death investigation

German forensic and technical experts have been brought in to assist investigations into the deaths of two boys found inside a BMW in Xylofagou, with authorities examining whether an electronic locking system may have played a role in the incident. The involvement of the specialists was confirmed on Tuesday as British Bases Police continue inquiries […]

30.06.2026 21:15

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Protestors lambast planned Board of Peace meeting in Cyprus

Over 150 people gathered outside the presidential palace on Monday evening to protest the start of a multi-day meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace in Cyprus. The protest was organized by a coalition of advocacy groups and left-wing parties, including Alliance Against the Far Right, Fascism and Racism; Accept LGBTI; Kisa; Akel and Volt. […]

30.06.2026 21:04

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MPs warn water crisis threatens future of farming

MPs warned on Tuesday that current water policy risks driving professional farmers out of agriculture, while questioning the government’s decision to extend water supplies from dams to four golf courses until September. The concerns were raised during the first meeting between the newly elected House agriculture committee and Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, who defended the […]

30.06.2026 20:58

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Mitsotakis and Demetriou pledge closer coordination on Cyprus problem

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and House President Annita Demetriou reaffirmed their commitment to close coordination between Athens and Nicosia on Tuesday, saying renewed diplomatic efforts on the Cyprus issue made cooperation between the two governments more important than ever. Meeting at Maximos mansion in Athens, Mitsotakis congratulated Demetriou on her re-election as House president […]

30.06.2026 20:23

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Bill seeks to crack down on greenwashing

Parliament on Tuesday began discussing a government bill aiming to crack down on ‘greenwashing’ – the practice of presenting commercial products as environmentally friendly when they are not. The government wants to push through the legislation quickly, in order to harmonise Cypriot law with a relevant EU directive. An official with the commerce ministry’s Consumer […]

30.06.2026 20:22

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This Limassol gallery marks season end with closing party

A closing party and an extended exhibition! Eins gallery in Limassol hosts a closing celebration soon, marking the end of the season and the final week of Leontios Toumpouris’ exhibition, A Disappearing Act, an Erroneous Camouflaging, which has been extended until July 3. This year, the gallery presented the work of Socrates Fatouros, Marietta Mavrokordatou, […]

30.06.2026 19:54

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Cyprus Green Line crossings up last year, European Commission says

Last year saw an increase in Green Line crossings by Greek Cypriots, Turkish Cypriots, non-Cypriot European Union citizens, and third country nationals, the European Commission said on Tuesday in its annual report on the implementation of the Green Line regulation. The report was one of two released by the body on Cyprus on Tuesday, with […]

30.06.2026 19:28

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Unclear if Board of Peace meeting went ahead in Limassol

It was not possible on Tuesday to verify whether the Board of Peace (BoP), reported to be meeting in Cyprus this week, had in fact come together on the island. Last week the government had confirmed the meeting would be held here, on the back of a report by Politico that the BoP would be convening to […]

30.06.2026 19:25

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France rejects Turkish criticism of Cyprus defence agreement

France has reportedly rejected Turkish claims that its recently signed defence agreement with Cyprus violates international law, insisting the arrangement is a technical framework for military cooperation rather than an agreement to establish a French military base on the island. Responding to criticism from Ankara, French diplomatic sources are reported to have informed the Turkish […]

30.06.2026 19:05

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Israel-bound flight seeks Cyprus landing after hijack alert error

An Israel-bound passenger flight sought permission to land in Cyprus on Tuesday after the pilot accidentally activated the aircraft’s hijack signal. Israeli authorities said the Electra Airways flight from Warsaw to Tel Aviv transmitted the emergency code while carrying 180 passengers. Shortly afterwards, the captain informed air traffic controllers that the alert had been activated […]

30.06.2026 18:58

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Farming sector faces contraction as EU livestock levels drop in 2025

The European Union saw a widespread reduction in its livestock populations throughout 2025, according to official statistics released by Eurostat. New data indicates that the bloc held 131.5 million pigs, 71.6 million bovine animals, 55.3 million sheep and 10.2 million goats. Compared with the figures from the previous year, every monitored livestock population registered a […]

30.06.2026 18:22

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Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship

Handing President Donald Trump a stinging defeat, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected his audacious attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States – a right long woven into the fabric of American society – scuttling one of his top priorities in his crackdown on immigration. The 6-3 ruling marked the second time […]

30.06.2026 18:06

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Five firms maintain trading warning status on emerging companies market

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) announced on Tuesday that it has updated the trading status of several companies listed on the Emerging Companies Market following a review of their independent auditor reports for the year ending December 31, 2025. The council of the stock exchange, acting in accordance with the regulatory provisions of KDP 379/2014, […]

30.06.2026 17:58

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Minister reviews Cyprus maritime sector in meeting with Polsteam Shipping

The Cyprus shipping sector and its European maritime agenda were discussed on Tuesday during a meeting between the Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis and representatives of Polsteam Shipping Company, according to an official statement. The talks focused on key issues affecting Cyprus shipping, alongside a review of the priorities and main achievements of Cyprus’ six-month […]

30.06.2026 17:47

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Mexico must be near perfect as Ecuador test awaits

Javier Aguirre says his Mexico side will need an almost perfect performance to keep their World Cup run alive when they face Ecuador at the Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, where the co-hosts hope home support can again become their 12th man. Mexico topped Group A with three wins, six goals and conceded none, while Ecuador […]

30.06.2026 17:46

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