Euro area money supply growth accelerates in May
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Euro area money supply growth accelerates in May

The annual growth rate of the broad monetary aggregate M3 rose to 3.2 per cent in May 2026, up from 2.7 per cent in April, according to a report from the European Central Bank (ECB). This development reflects a broader expansion in liquidity across the euro area as economic conditions evolve. The narrower monetary aggregate […]

29.06.2026 17:32
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Arrest at Larnaca airport over UK murder warrant
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Arrest at Larnaca airport over UK murder warrant

A 30-year-old man was arrested at Larnaca airport on Monday after an international arrest warrant was issued by the United Kingdom in connection with a murder investigation dating back to 2023. The suspect arrived in Cyprus on a flight from a country outside the EU and was detained during passport control. Officers identified an active […]

29.06.2026 17:12
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Man City appoint Maresca as manager to follow Guardiola
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Man City appoint Maresca as manager to follow Guardiola

Manchester City have appointed Enzo Maresca as manager to replace departing coach Pep Guardiola next season, the Premier League club announced on Monday. Maresca, who has signed a three-year contract, brings familiarity with City’s set-up, having previously coached the club’s youth team. He was also the senior side’s assistant coach under Guardiola during City’s 2018-19 […]

29.06.2026 16:42
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CBC keeps countercyclical buffer at 1.5 per cent
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CBC keeps countercyclical buffer at 1.5 per cent

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) announced on Monday that it has decided to maintain the countercyclical capital buffer rate at 1.5 per cent. The CBC determined that the current level of capital protection remains appropriate for the stability of the Cypriot financial system. This decision was reached within the framework of the responsibilities held […]

29.06.2026 16:38
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Tributes pour in for late journalist Sevgul Uludag
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Tributes pour in for late journalist Sevgul Uludag

Cyprus’ political great and good on Monday offered tributes to Sevgul Uludag, the renowned journalist who died aged 67 on Sunday. President Nikos Christodoulides said that Uludag had “highlighted with sensitivity and dedication the humanitarian plight of the missing persons of the Cyprus tragedy and worked consistently for the peaceful coexistence of Greek Cypriots and […]

29.06.2026 16:37
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Far right protest planned as avenue renamed after Christofias
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Far right protest planned as avenue renamed after Christofias

A protest is scheduled to take place in Strovolos on Monday ahead of the official ceremony to rename Argyroupoleos Avenue as ‘Dimitris Christofias Avenue’, with police preparing security measures and temporary traffic arrangements for the event, which will also be attended by President Nikos Christodoulides. Police said the demonstration is expected to begin at 6.45pm […]

29.06.2026 16:27
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Paphos man arrested after child abuse material found
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Paphos man arrested after child abuse material found

A 41-year-old man was arrested in Paphos on suspicion of offences related to child sexual abuse material, police said on Monday. The investigation began after police received information that a user on an online platform had searched for illegal material involving the sexual abuse of minors. Police said investigators from the cybercrime unit identified the […]

29.06.2026 16:21
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EU fund opens new route for shipping and port investment
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EU fund opens new route for shipping and port investment

The European Union is moving to create a new financing framework that could channel public and private money into cleaner ships, smarter ports and maritime technology, as Brussels seeks to strengthen Europe’s industrial base in one of its most strategic sectors.  The proposed European Competitiveness Fund (ECF), part of the EU’s next long-term budget for 2028-2034, is designed to simplify access […]

29.06.2026 16:02
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Cyprus bank deposits hit €58 billion after monthly increase
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Cyprus bank deposits hit €58 billion after monthly increase

Cyprus’ banking sector recorded higher deposits and stronger lending in May 2026, according to figures by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) covering deposits and loans at monetary financial institutions. Total deposits registered a net increase of €343.8 million in May, reversing the net decline of €123.1 million recorded in April. The year-on-year growth rate […]

29.06.2026 15:52
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Erdogan says NATO summit must emphasise unity and resilience
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Erdogan says NATO summit must emphasise unity and resilience

Turkey expects next month’s NATO summit in Ankara to emphasise alliance unity, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, calling for the lifting of restrictions on defence trade and for Ankara’s involvement in initiatives to bolster European security. Ankara will host 32 NATO leaders, as well as officials from the alliance’s partners in the Gulf and […]

29.06.2026 15:47
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Five people dead in shooting in northern Germany
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Five people dead in shooting in northern Germany

Five people are dead after a shooting in the northern German town of Stade, and a male suspect has been detained, police said on Monday. The motive is currently unclear, they added. Local media reported that the incident had taken place in a youth centre in central Stade, a town of just below 50,000 people […]

29.06.2026 15:35
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Is Cyprus ready for biohacking?
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Is Cyprus ready for biohacking?

Cold plunges, sleep tracking, personalised nutrition, high tech therapies. These are all things that were exclusive to professional athletes but tech gurus have become part of a broader shift towards “health optimisation”. This practice falls under the term biohacking and promises better energy, enhanced recovery and long-term wellbeing. However, with the global trend catching on […]

29.06.2026 15:30
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Cyprus faces major labour gaps in tech and tourism sectors
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Cyprus faces major labour gaps in tech and tourism sectors

Cyprus recorded 63 occupations with labour shortages and 11 with labour surpluses in 2024, according to the EURES Labour Shortages and Surpluses Report 2025, which persistent gaps across the technology, tourism and healthcare sectors. The report, published on Monday, shows that labour shortages in Cyprus span a wide range of professions, with the most severe […]

29.06.2026 15:27
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Oceana urges EU to back small-scale fishermen
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Oceana urges EU to back small-scale fishermen

Oceana urged EU leaders to enhance support for low-impact fishermen via the upcoming Ocean Act on Monday, saying this is essential for safeguarding coastal communities and marine ecosystems. Following the high-level conference on islands and coastal communities held in Paphos last week, Oceana urged the EU to prioritise small-scale fishermen’s access to coastal waters over […]

29.06.2026 15:25
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Cyprus marks Asteroid Day
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Cyprus marks Asteroid Day

Cyprus is marking Asteroid Day with events on Monday and Tuesday as part of the worldwide programme organised by the Luxembourg-based Asteroid Day Foundation to raise awareness of asteroids, planetary defence and international cooperation in space science. The events have been organised by Kition Planetarium and Observatory, the national coordinator for Asteroid Day in Cyprus, […]

29.06.2026 15:16
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Cabinet set to name Mafia State investigators
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Cabinet set to name Mafia State investigators

The government will announce the appointment of criminal investigators to examine the findings of the Mafia State affair as soon as possible, possible after Wednesday’s cabinet meeting, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday. He assured that investigators would be appointed to examine the findings of the anti-corruption authority’s report “as soon as possible.” Wednesday’s […]

29.06.2026 15:06
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Fire breaks out at Aradippou fridge factory
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Fire breaks out at Aradippou fridge factory

A fire broke out at a factory in the Aradippou industrial area on Monday shortly after 2.15pm, triggering a large-scale response from emergency services. The fire brigade was dispatched to the scene, where the blaze affected a factory producing refrigerators. Authorities said crews were working to bring the fire under control while carrying out precautionary […]

29.06.2026 14:49
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Dr. David Robinson on LASIK vs. PRK
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Dr. David Robinson on LASIK vs. PRK

When people start seriously considering life without glasses or contact lenses, two procedures usually come up first: LASIK and PRK. Both are well-established forms of laser vision correction that can reduce dependence on corrective lenses and significantly improve vision. However, they differ in how the surgeon performs the procedure, and they are not always recommended […]

29.06.2026 14:49
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Hadjiandreou sworn in as Aglandjia deputy mayor
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Hadjiandreou sworn in as Aglandjia deputy mayor

Andri Hadjiandreou was sworn in Monday as Aglandjia’s new deputy mayor following her victory in Sunday’s election. The ceremony took place at Nicosia district government offices. Hadjiandreou beat opponent Prokopis Prokopiou with 55.49 per cent of the vote, or 2,309 votes out of 4,209 cast. The voter turnout was low with an abstention rate of […]

29.06.2026 14:42
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UK’s likely next leader Burnham commits to existing fiscal rules
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UK’s likely next leader Burnham commits to existing fiscal rules

Andy Burnham, the Labour lawmaker expected to replace Keir Starmer as British prime minister, said his plans for the country are consistent with the party’s 2024 manifesto, reiterating his commitment to a series of fiscal rules. The fiscal rules, which include balancing day-to-day spending with tax revenues and reducing debt as a share of output, […]

29.06.2026 14:35
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University of Limassol celebrates graduation of new generation of scholars
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University of Limassol celebrates graduation of new generation of scholars

The University of Limassol (UoL) held its annual graduation ceremony on June 26, 2026, in an atmosphere of pride and celebration. Graduates were awarded their degrees, marking the successful completion of an important chapter in their academic journey and the beginning of a new phase in their personal and professional development. Chairman of the UoL […]

29.06.2026 14:03
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Pakistan forces kill 29 militants in border operation, Kabul says dozens of civilians dead
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Pakistan forces kill 29 militants in border operation, Kabul says dozens of civilians dead

Pakistan’s security forces killed at least 29 militants in ground and air operations along the Afghanistan border, it said on Monday, while the Afghan Taliban said at least 38 civilians were killed in airstrikes. Sunday’s aerial assault was Pakistan’s second on targets in Afghanistan it said belonged to militants, and threatened to exacerbate an intermittent […]

29.06.2026 14:01
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