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Limassol municipality receives machine to clean beaches

The Limassol municipality on Wednesday received the beach-cleaning machine Beach Tech 5500. The three-wheel device has a loading volume of 1.3 cubic metres and is set to assist the local authority in efficiently cleaning the city’s long stretch of sandy beaches.

26.06.2026 15:31

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A taste of modern Nicosia

A quarter of a century ago, Esperidon street – the road the Deliyard eatery now calls home – was something of an anomaly in central Nicosia. Flanked on both sides by busy thoroughfares, it somehow remained largely untouched by the commercial and residential development that transformed the surrounding area. Back then, one of the few […]

26.06.2026 15:30

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Turkish Cypriot who designed north’s flag given platform at Nicosia exhibition

Friday’s opening of a new exhibition at the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre (NiMAC) has drawn political criticism after the Ecologists objected to the participation of Turkish Cypriot artist Emin Cizenel, citing his role as the designer of the flag used by the north. The exhibition, A Slight Indisposition, brings together 16 emerging and established contemporary […]

26.06.2026 15:28

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Safety ramps for animals to be installed in artificial lakes

The forestry department on Friday said that a total of 75 safety ramps will be installed in artificial lakes across the island to help animals enter and exit the waters safely. “This project is considered extremely important as each year incidents of both wild and stray animals being trapped are recorded,” the department said. According […]

26.06.2026 15:21

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Cyprus presidency closes with call to place islands and coastal regions at the heart of Europe

Cyprus closed the final major event of its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union on Thursday with a call for islands and coastal communities to be recognised as central to Europe’s future rather than its periphery. In closing remarks delivered at the high-level conference on islands and coastal communities in Paphos, Deputy […]

26.06.2026 14:42

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Europe on high alert as killer heat spreads

Health authorities across Europe were on high alert on Friday as a killer heatwave progressed across the continent, prompting alcohol bans in France and cracking road surfaces open in Germany. From Britain and France to Germany, Italy, Austria and Serbia, Europe sizzled under a record-breaking ball of heat rolling across the region. Scientists said the […]

26.06.2026 14:39

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Iran insists on right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near Oman

Iran reasserted its right on Friday to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and warned Gulf states against siding with the U.S., a day after an attack on a ship near Oman highlighted the fragility of a preliminary deal to end the Iran war. Tehran was responding to what it called an “interventionist, irresponsible […]

26.06.2026 14:35

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Ireland pledges to put islands and cohesion at centre of upcoming EU presidency

Ireland’s Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, Jack Chambers, pledged on Thursday that Ireland’s upcoming presidency of the Council of the European Union would place cohesion policy, regional development and the future of Europe’s islands at the centre of the European agenda. Speaking at the high-level conference on islands and coastal […]

26.06.2026 14:34

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US Supreme Court expands Second Amendment rights, eyes more gun cases

The U.S. Supreme Court in a pair of new rulings has further expanded the Constitution’s Second Amendment right “to keep and bear arms,” as the justices consider whether to take up additional gun rights cases for their next term. The court, in a 6-3 ruling on Thursday powered by its conservative majority, struck down a […]

26.06.2026 14:32

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Fuel tax relief extended to September as government raises support package

The government will extend reduced fuel excise duties until September 17 at an estimated cost of €15.5 million after agreeing to prolong the measure beyond its original August deadline. As announced by the finance ministry on Friday, the decision follows a request from most parliamentary parties during Thursday’s House session, allowing the measure to remain […]

26.06.2026 14:08

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Kythreotis warns of lower results for first half of 2026

Construction material producer Kythreotis Holdings has warned that its results for the first half of 2026 are expected to be significantly lower than those recorded in the same period last year, as poor weather and higher fuel costs weighed on activity. In an announcement, the company said the weaker performance was mainly due to a […]

26.06.2026 14:06

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Androulla Vassiliou warns against speculation on Cyprus talks

Former European commissioner Androulla Vassiliou on Friday warned against the continued publishing of speculation regarding the contents of ongoing talks aimed at resuming negotiations in earnest on the Cyprus problem. “I consider it a big mistake to start publishing speculation about possible provisions of a new plan for a solution to the Cyprus problem. This, […]

26.06.2026 14:03

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Kadis unveils first EU strategy for coastal communities, highlighting opportunities for Cyprus

European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis on Friday unveiled the European Union’s first-ever strategy dedicated to coastal communities, describing it as a landmark initiative designed to strengthen the prosperity, resilience and liveability of regions that are home to almost 95 million Europeans. Speaking at the high-level conference on islands and coastal communities in […]

26.06.2026 13:57

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Cypriot banks receive vote of confidence from Limassol-based investment firm

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) and Eurobank are well positioned to benefit from a renewed re-rating of Hellenic banking stocks, according to Cyprus-based investment firm Roemer Capital, with the company upgrading the former to a buy recommendation and reaffirming its positive stance on the latter. The firm said fading geopolitical risks, resilient economic growth in […]

26.06.2026 13:57

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Fitto: EU island strategy must now move from vision to action

The European Union’s new strategy for islands is only a starting point and must now be turned into practical policies that respond to the daily realities of island communities, European Commission Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto said on Thursday. Speaking at the high-level conference on islands and coastal communities in Paphos, Fitto said more than 17 […]

26.06.2026 13:46

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CSE restores Interfund Investments shares to alternative market

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) announced on Friday that Interfund Investments Plc shares will be moved from the surveillance market back to the alternative market. This shift comes as the reason for the initial transfer has been resolved following the publication of the company’s annual financial report for the year ended December 31, 2025. Shares […]

26.06.2026 13:25

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Square One’s Zoia brings lifestyle-led living to Limassol

SquareOne has launched Zoia, a 147-apartment residential project in Kato Polemidia, placing its bet on one of Limassol’s most rapidly changing pockets, where an old military site is being recast as a new address for homeowners, renters and investors. The development was presented at an event in Limassol, attended by the Cyprus Mail, with the […]

26.06.2026 13:15

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Ukraine hits Russian chemical plant again, reports say, in heavy overnight drone attack

Ukraine struck a chemical plant in Russia’s Tula region for the second time in two weeks as part of a massive wave of overnight drone attacks, according to Russian and Ukrainian Telegram channels. Regional governor Dmitry Milyayev said an industrial facility in Novomoskovsk, 200 km (125 miles) south of Moscow, had been damaged. Multiple news […]

26.06.2026 13:00

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Cyprus to trial AI cameras targeting mobile phone drivers

Cyprus will begin testing artificial intelligence cameras designed to detect motorists using mobile phones at the wheel, as the government steps up efforts to reduce fatal traffic accidents linked to distracted driving, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades confirmed on Friday. The pilot scheme will see an AI camera installed at a fixed location to assess how […]

26.06.2026 12:49

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Thanos Hotels & Resorts and εὖSKIN® launch a new era of wellness hospitality

United by a shared vision of authentic care, prevention and meaningful wellness experiences, Thanos Hotels & Resorts and εὖSKIN® have launched Inclusive Wellness by εὖSKIN® at Anassa, Annabelle and Almyra. The new partnership introduces a contemporary approach to skin wellness and personalised wellbeing, giving guests access to tailored skincare experiences designed to address the skin’s […]

26.06.2026 12:42

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Cyprus fuel sales decline amidst government efforts to curb costs

Cyprus’ total sales of petroleum products fell by 5.1 per cent in May 2026 compared with the same month last year, even as monthly demand strengthened and the government moved to shield motorists from elevated fuel costs by extending reduced excise duties. According to figures released on Friday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), total […]

26.06.2026 12:42

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Rescuers comb Venezuelan quake rubble, 50,000 reported missing

Rescuers worked through the night on Friday to save hundreds of Venezuelans trapped in rubble and find thousands more missing after two of the biggest earthquakes in Latin America’s modern history smashed areas in and around the capital Caracas. The government said 235 dead had been taken to medical centers but did not give a […]

26.06.2026 12:38

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New Protaras roundabout opens to ease traffic

A new roundabout was inaugurated on Friday in Protaras by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades, who described it as an important investment in road safety, traffic flow and the area’s growing tourism sector. Vafeades said the government remained committed to upgrading Cyprus’ road network through projects that improve daily life and support economic development. “For the […]

26.06.2026 12:32

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Pancyprian exam results expected by July 24

The Pancyprian examinations concluded on Friday, with results due to be announced by July 24, head of the examinations service Socrates Mylonas said on Friday. He said those results will also include university placements in Cyprus. “With many reservations, we hope by July 24,” he said. Successful applications for places at universities in Greece will […]

26.06.2026 12:28

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