Cypriot gas fields declared ‘marketable’ by energy giants
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Cypriot gas fields declared ‘marketable’ by energy giants

Two gas fields located in Cyprus exclusive economic zone (EEZ) were on Tuesday declared “marketable” by multinational energy corporations ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy. Both fields, the ‘Pegasus’ field and the ‘Glaucus’ field, are located in Block 10 of Cyprus’ EEZ, with ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy having already jointly acquired the rights to the natural gas in that […]

30.06.2026 13:36
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Cyprus Stock Exchange extends trading suspension for four firms
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Cyprus Stock Exchange extends trading suspension for four firms

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) announced on Tuesday that it will continue the suspension of trading for the shares of four public companies. This decision follows a directive from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), which acted under the powers granted by Article 70(2)(ig) of the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated Markets Law […]

30.06.2026 13:10
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Cyprus posts €552.9 million surplus, boosted by higher tax revenues
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Cyprus posts €552.9 million surplus, boosted by higher tax revenues

Cyprus recorded a general government fiscal surplus of €552.9 million during the first five months of 2026, according to preliminary figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Tuesday, with higher tax revenues and social contributions offsetting increased public expenditure. The surplus for the January to May 2026 period was equivalent to 1.4 per […]

30.06.2026 13:04
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AI becomes key lever on company profits, says PwC Cyprus
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AI becomes key lever on company profits, says PwC Cyprus

AI is no longer simply a productivity tool, but is becoming one of the most important sources of operating leverage for companies that know how to use it, according to Yiannis Stavrianos, Senior Manager, Advisory Services at PwC Cyprus.  Stavrianos said the shift is already visible among a small group of organisations that have moved beyond experiments and […]

30.06.2026 12:54
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Two wildfires brought under control in Mathiatis and Vasa Kellakiou
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Two wildfires brought under control in Mathiatis and Vasa Kellakiou

Two wildfires that broke out overnight and early on Tuesday in the areas of Mathiatis and Vasa Kellakiou were brought under control before causing significant damage, the forestry department said. The first fire broke out at 12.05am in the Pervolia area of Mathiatis. According to the department, two separate fire fronts were identified and the […]

30.06.2026 12:44
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Muskita supports bid to protect island’s endangered Blackchin Guitarfish
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Muskita supports bid to protect island’s endangered Blackchin Guitarfish

MUSKITA Aluminium Industries is proud to announce its support for an important marine conservation initiative dedicated to protecting the critically-endangered Blackchin Guitarfish (Glaucostegus cemiculus) in Cyprus. The project, titled: “Mark, Measure, Conserve: Empowering Fishers to Monitor the Critically Endangered Blackchin Guitarfish in Cyprus,” commenced in June 2026 and is being implemented by Marine and Environmental […]

30.06.2026 12:37
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Three pelican crossings installed in Aradippou
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Three pelican crossings installed in Aradippou

A total of three pelican crossings have been installed on Greece avenue in the Larnaca suburb of Aradippou, the Aradippou municipality said on Tuesday. The crossings are located where Greece Avenue intersects with Sergius and Bacchus street, Yiorgos Theotokas street, and Iakovos Patatsos Street. With the crossings now installed, the municipality called on “all drivers […]

30.06.2026 12:27
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New Porsche Cayenne Electric unveiled at vibrant Limassol street party
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New Porsche Cayenne Electric unveiled at vibrant Limassol street party

In an evening dedicated to innovation and electric mobility, Porsche Cyprus officially unveiled the new Porsche Cayenne Electric at Destination Porsche Limassol during a spectacular electric street party held on June 24, 2026. The Cayenne Electric marks the beginning of a new chapter for Porsche’s iconic SUV, combining advanced electric-drive technology with the performance, innovation […]

30.06.2026 12:27
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Man jailed 10 years over 12.5kg cannabis haul
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Man jailed 10 years over 12.5kg cannabis haul

A 36-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of possessing cannabis with intent to supply. The criminal court in Paphos also imposed a three-year prison term for negligent driving. The two sentences will run concurrently, meaning the defendant will serve a total of 10 years behind bars. The […]

30.06.2026 12:19
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US security chief ‘danced happy dance’ after Iran exit
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US security chief ‘danced happy dance’ after Iran exit

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin celebrated Iran’s elimination from the World Cup, saying he did a “happy dance,” Sports Business Journal reported on Monday. The Iranian team barely missed out on reaching the knockout rounds of the tournament. They drew all three of their matches in Group G and finished as the ninth-best third-place […]

30.06.2026 12:00
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Motorcyclists to tour Greece to mark 30 years since Isaac, Solomou deaths
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Motorcyclists to tour Greece to mark 30 years since Isaac, Solomou deaths

Motorcyclists are set to tour Greece to mark the 30th anniversary of the deaths of Tasos Isaac and Solomos Solomou, who were killed during two separate demonstrations in the buffer zone near Dherynia during August 1996. Isaac-Solomou memorial initiative spokesman Alekos Michaelides told the Cyprus News Agency on Tuesday that “the established motorcyclist procession in […]

30.06.2026 11:47
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Venezuela: Things could change
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Venezuela: Things could change

Bad things happen, and some of them are nobody’s fault. Big earthquakes in Venezuela are about a century apart (1812, 1902, 2026), so you can’t blame the planners and the politicians for not being well prepared for this one. How high a priority should they have given to an event that will kill a few […]

30.06.2026 11:35
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EU puts €3 price tag on low-cost online parcels
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EU puts €3 price tag on low-cost online parcels

The European Union will begin charging a fixed €3 customs duty on small parcels imported from outside the bloc from Wednesday, July 1, in a move aimed at curbing the surge in low-cost online orders from platforms such as Shein, Temu and AliExpress.  The measure will apply to parcels worth less than €150, which until now were exempt from […]

30.06.2026 11:33
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UN’s Diagne meets Turkey’s Bozay as Cyprus problem efforts ramp up
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UN’s Diagne meets Turkey’s Bozay as Cyprus problem efforts ramp up

United Nations peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp) chief Khassim Diagne met Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Kemal Bozay in Ankara, as efforts geared towards bringing about a resumption of negotiations in earnest on the Cyprus problem continue. No formal statements were made after the meeting, but it comes with a large proportion of the major players […]

30.06.2026 11:21
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Cyprus hoteliers association to elect new leadership in upcoming AGM
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Cyprus hoteliers association to elect new leadership in upcoming AGM

Hotelier’s association Pasyxe will hold its annual general meeting in Nicosia on Tuesday, July 7, marking both the election of a new leadership and the association’s 90th anniversary. The meeting, scheduled for 12.15pm, will include elections for the new board of directors for the 2026-2029 term, with outgoing president Thanos Michaelides set to hand over to the association’s next leadership.  President Nikos […]

30.06.2026 11:20
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Eurobank appoints new member to audit committee
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Eurobank appoints new member to audit committee

Eurobank announced on Monday that its board of directors decided to appoint John Arthur Hollows, an independent non-executive board member, as a new member of the audit committee. The appointment, which was finalised during a meeting held on June 26, 2026, was made to fill the vacancy that arose following the resignation of Jawaid Mirza. […]

30.06.2026 11:18
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Shipping industry faces deeper crew shortage
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Shipping industry faces deeper crew shortage

Global shipping will need almost 114,000 additional officers by 2030, as demand for qualified seafarers continues to outpace supply across the world merchant fleet, according to the new Seafarer Workforce Report 2026.  The report, released by BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), estimates that 2.57 million STCW-certified seafarers are currently serving on 85,148 merchant ships worldwide.   However, the figures also point to a growing shortage of […]

30.06.2026 11:14
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France’s firepower puts Sweden in the firing line
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France’s firepower puts Sweden in the firing line

France’s glittering attack carried them smoothly through the World Cup group stage, but coach Didier Deschamps still has issues to solve on the left side of his team before Tuesday’s Round of 32 meeting with Sweden. France finished top of Group I with a perfect record, scoring 10 goals in wins over Senegal, Iraq and […]

30.06.2026 10:58
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Haaland holds centre stage but Ivorians look to steal his thunder
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Haaland holds centre stage but Ivorians look to steal his thunder

Erling Haaland will be the centre of attention in Dallas on Tuesday, but the Ivory Coast will be hoping to highlight some attacking talent of their own when they take on Norway in their World Cup Round of 32 clash. Norway’s one-man wrecking ball has four goals in his two appearances at the tournament and […]

30.06.2026 10:54
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All eyes on Serena ahead of much-awaited Wimbledon return
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All eyes on Serena ahead of much-awaited Wimbledon return

Former world number one Serena Williams will be the centre of attention on Tuesday when she sets foot on the grass at the All England Club for the first time in four years to face Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon. TOP WOMEN’S MATCH: SERENA WILLIAMS V MAYA JOINT Williams, who has won […]

30.06.2026 10:43
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Nicosia fills every neighbourhood with music, art and life
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Nicosia fills every neighbourhood with music, art and life

Nicosia Municipality brings back its annual event, hosting a series of free performances in the neighbourhoods of Nicosia, Aglandjia, Engomi and Ayios Dometios, turning the city into a large, open-air stage. Musicians, performers, artists, ensembles and all sorts of creatives have been selected to take part this year and present their craft to audiences. The […]

30.06.2026 09:58
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Three fire fighters hospitalised after fire in Aradippou
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Three fire fighters hospitalised after fire in Aradippou

Three fire fighters were hospitalised following the outbreak of a fire in a frozen food factory in Aradippou on Monday afternoon. “During the operation, three members of the fire service, who presented symptoms of heat exhaustion and respiratory problems, were transported by ambulance to the emergency department of Larnaca general hospital,” the fire service said. […]

30.06.2026 09:56
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Police hunt fugitive after blast in Monaco wounds several
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Police hunt fugitive after blast in Monaco wounds several

Police in Monaco and neighbouring France were searching on Tuesday for a man suspected of detonating a makeshift bomb in Monaco that wounded several people, a local official said, while French and Ukrainian media reported that a Ukrainian-born oligarch was the intended target. Two of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries from Monday evening’s attack, Christophe […]

30.06.2026 09:39
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