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Candidates call on people to vote in Aglandjia

The two people standing for deputy mayor of Aglandjia on Sunday called on residents to cast their votes. After voting themselves, both Andri Hadjiandreou and Prokopis Prokopiou called on others to do the same. The byelection is taking place after former deputy mayor Andreas Constantinou won a seat in the House as MP. Hadjiandreou exercised […]

28.06.2026 15:40

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‘Cyprus banking on UNSG’s political will’

Nicosia is banking on the UN Secretary-General’s political will, the European Union’s increased interest and the “clear link” between EU-Turkey relations and the Cyprus problem as it supports UN efforts to restart talks, deputy minister to the President Irene Piki said on Sunday. Speaking at the annual memorial service for those who fell in 1974 […]

28.06.2026 15:26

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Man found injured in Ayia Napa in critical condition

A 53-year-old man is intubated in a critical condition after he was found seriously injured in Ayia Napa on Sunday. The man has a fractured skull and a cerebral hemorrhage, and was taken to Nicosia general hospital. Police are investigating the circumstances under which he was injured. Shortly before 7am, police were informed by the […]

28.06.2026 15:13

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Festival dances to the Rhythm of Skala

For 41 years, the Larnaca Festival has been one of Cyprus’ most important cultural institutions, offering quality productions to locals and visitors. Returning every summer with a curated cultural calendar, it is almost time for the festival to reveal its 2026 edition, filling the city with music, dance and theatre. Seven events shape the festival […]

28.06.2026 15:13

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Opposition mounts to Nicosia exhibition

Deputy Nicosia mayor Chrysanthos Fakas on Sunday added his voice to those protesting an exhibition in Nicosia which includes works by the artist who designed the ‘TRNC’ flag. On Friday the Ecologists Movement had declared outrage at the A Slight Indisposition exhibition ongoing at the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre (NiMAC) in Nicosia, including participation of […]

28.06.2026 15:04

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Famagusta: gazing at the past through AI

An acknowledged Greek painter and a good friend of mine, Sylvana Samartzidou, recently portrayed me gazing at the past, next to a classic Cyprus fishing boat grounded on the golden beach of Famagusta, while I was trying to understand how we managed to transform a vibrant, small Mediterranean town into a lifeless carcass, a prey […]

28.06.2026 14:53

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Deep-sea denizens go years without food with clever biological fix

A pill bug dwelling under a garden pot curls its body into a tiny armored ball as self-defense. Far below the ocean surface, some of its much larger relatives face a harder problem: ​how to stay alive when the next meal may not come for years. Those creatures are called deep-sea isopods, a group of […]

28.06.2026 14:30

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New tax on non-EU items could drastically affect Cyprus consumers

From the start of July, the European Union is introducing a €3 duty on non-EU goods worth up to €150. This affects, among others, major retailers such as the fashion chain Shein and the budget retailer Temu. The new duty is intended to ensure fairer competition between domestic suppliers and those from third countries. As […]

28.06.2026 13:46

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Over 4,000 migrants repatriated this year

From the beginning of 2026 until Sunday, a total of 4,021 people have been repatriated or deported from Cyprus, police said on Sunday. In a social media post, the force said members of the aliens and migration service recently participated in a joint forced return operation with the Frontex agency, in the context of which […]

28.06.2026 13:40

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Only 15% turn out for Aglandjia election

Until noon on Sunday, only 15.02 per cent of voters in Nicosia’s Aglandjia had voted for the area’s new deputy-mayor, the returning officer said. This means a total of 2,281 people had turned out to vote, from the total 15,182 registered. The result is expected to be announced at around 8.30pm on Sunday. The post […]

28.06.2026 13:28

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Disy leader says party will back its own candidate in 2028 election

Disy leader Annita Demetriou on Sunday said that the party will name its own candidate for the 2028 presidential elections, underlining that it would not support a potential bid by current President Nikos Christodoulides. Speaking to Politis, she said following the previous election, the party is in opposition. But she said she did not share […]

28.06.2026 12:57

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Iraq arrests politicians and government officials in anti-corruption crackdown

Iraqi security forces arrested politicians, lawmakers and senior government officials early on Sunday in what security and legal sources described as the start of a broader anti-corruption campaign ordered by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. Elite Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) units raided the homes of politicians and senior officials inside Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone in […]

28.06.2026 12:27

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France records 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave

By Makini Brice France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the blistering heatwave sweeping Europe, the public health agency said on Sunday, warning that the true figure was likely to be higher. Detailing its preliminary count of excess deaths, Sante Publique said most of the fatalities involved older people and that it expected the mortality […]

28.06.2026 12:24

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From globalisation to fragmentation: the evolving economic reality

By Andreas Charalambous and Omiros Pissarides For decades, the trajectory of the global economy was built on the deepening of trade and other cross‑border linkages. Trade barriers were declining, supply chains were expanding across the world, and production was shifting to low‑cost countries. Globalisation appeared irreversible. Today, however, the landscape is changing dramatically. A new […]

28.06.2026 12:11

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Traffic lights to improve road safety in Aradippou

Additional traffic lights will be operational as of Tuesday at two junctions in Aradippou, mayor Christodoulos Partou said on Sunday. The work to install the lights on three parts of Ellados Avenue, where several fatal accidents have occurred in the past, has lasted for about four months. At the end of May, he continued, all […]

28.06.2026 12:01

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Larnaca Salt Lake turns pink

With the arrival of higher temperatures, one of Cyprus’ more unusual natural phenomena has returned, Larnaca Salt Lake has turned pink. The increase in temperature sees an equivalent rise in salinity, creating an ideal breeding ground for algae and brine shrimp, giving the water a distinctive pink colour. In spring the lake is pink for […]

28.06.2026 11:16

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Death toll in Venezuela quake tops 1,400 as rescue efforts intensify

By Vivian Sequera The death toll from Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes rose above 1,400 on Saturday as foreign rescue teams poured into the country and authorities pressed on with the search for survivors in the hardest-hit coastal areas. The updated toll came as rescuers fanned out across La Guaira and parts of Caracas, where families […]

28.06.2026 10:57

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Forgotten pan leads to house fire

A forgotten saucepan on the hob caused a fire in Strovolos in the ground floor of a two-storey home, police said on Sunday. Extensive damages were caused to the kitchen, fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis said while heat and smoke damage affected the whole of the interior. No-one was put in danger by the flames. […]

28.06.2026 10:21

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10 arrested in overnight police operations

A strong police presence around the island over Saturday night led to ten arrests as efforts continued to stamp out organized crime and other serious offences. The arrests were for illegal possession of narcotics, illegal stay on the island, begging and other crimes. During operations a total of 728 drivers and 305 passengers were checked. […]

28.06.2026 10:07

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Businesses face ‘AI tax’ as Microsoft hikes software subscription prices

Businesses across Cyprus, as well as other regions across the world, are bracing for a sharp rise in software expenses as Microsoft prepares to implement significant price increases from July 1, 2026. The upcoming adjustments affect almost all corporate subscription packages, with some costs rising by as much as 33 per cent. Industry analysts have […]

28.06.2026 10:00

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Iran, US continue escalating attacks, recriminations over peace deal

By Yomna Ehab and Phil Stewart Iran and the US continued their attacks in the Gulf as each accused the other of violating an increasingly precariousinterim deal signed less than two weeks ago to end their four-month-old war. Shortly after President Donald Trump warned the US might “militarily complete the job”, Iran early on Sunday […]

28.06.2026 09:43

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Warm sunny day, rain possible in mountains

Another warm and sunny day is forecast on Sunday with temperatures inland set to reach 38C. But with cloud developing in the Troodos mountains, there is a chance of rain there in the afternoon. Around the island, the temperature is set to be around 2-3 degrees higher than the average for the time of year, […]

28.06.2026 09:38

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Sailor in distress pulled out of sea in Zygi

A man in distress after the craft he was sailing in was damaged was rescued by the Joint Rescue and Coordination Centre (JRCC) on Sunday morning in the seas off Zygi. At around 5.30am, the JRCC launched the Nearchos rescue plan. Speedboats o the part and maritime police were launched to the spot in addition […]

28.06.2026 09:29

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Two women injured as police investigate attempted murder

Police are investigating a case of attempted murder and other serious offences with two women, aged 38 and 58, the victims, it announced on Sunday. The women were found at 4.50 on Saturday afternoon, injured, in an apartment within the Nicosia area. They are believed to be his former wife and mother in law, who […]

28.06.2026 09:10

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