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Man arrested in Cyprus after being convicted of fraud in Greece

A 54-year-old man has been in Cyprus on the basis of a European arrest warrant, after having been convicted of fraud in Greece, the police said on Thursday. The police said the man was arrested in Limassol, and that the offences for which he had been convicted, and for which he had been handed a […]

25.06.2026 10:06

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UN security council to deliberate Cyprus reports next month

The United Nations security council will deliberate the next reports on the state of the UN’s peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp) and its good offices on the island to be submitted by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on July 16, according to reports on Thursday. The Cyprus News Agency reported that both reports are expected to be […]

25.06.2026 09:29

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Cyprus airport chief joins Eurasian aviation debate as routes shift east

Hermes Airports chief executive Eleni Kaloyirou joined European aviation leaders in Prague for a debate on the fast-changing Eurasian aviation market, at a time when Cyprus is trying to protect its air links while opening up new routes beyond its traditional source markets. Kaloyirou took part in a panel discussion at the ACI Europe annual congress and general assembly, hosted by […]

25.06.2026 09:22

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Trump administration to advance $700 million jet engine sale to Turkey despite congressional objections

President Donald Trump’s administration is planning to push ahead with the sale of dozens of jet engines to Turkey worth hundreds of millions of dollars despite objections from some members of the U.S. Congress, four sources familiar with the matter said, an important gesture to Ankara ahead of a NATO summit there next month. The […]

25.06.2026 09:10

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Cyprus complains to UN of ‘more than 500’ airspace violations by Turkey

The Cypriot government has penned a letter to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres complaining of more than 500 violations of the island’s airspace in the three months between the beginning of March and the end of last month. Cyprus’ permanent representative at the UN Maria Michael wrote the letter, and said she wished to draw […]

25.06.2026 08:58

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Today’s weather: Largely sunny, still hot

Thursday’s weather is expected to be mostly sunny across most of the island, with temperatures set to reach 37 degrees Celsius inland, 28 degrees Celsius on the west coast, 34 degrees Celsius on the rest of the coasts, and 27 degrees Celsius in the mountains. Overnight, clouds will gather in parts, with light fog expected […]

25.06.2026 08:27

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Trump faces Republican backlash over Iran war, seeks $70 billion from congress

President Donald Trump faced pointed criticism over the Iran war in a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans on Wednesday, shortly before his administration asked Congress for tens of billions of dollars to pay for the conflict. Several Republicans who attended said Trump engaged in a shouting match with Senator Bill Cassidy, who said the administration […]

25.06.2026 08:25

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Cyprus real estate sector faces new pressures amidst continued growth

Cyprus’ real estate developers gathered in Limassol on Wednesday night for their annual official dinner, at a time when one of the island’s most influential business sectors is being asked to do more than keep investment flowing.  The event, held at the Lanitis Carob Mill, was attended by Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou, who delivered a speech on behalf of […]

25.06.2026 08:13

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Mexico stay perfect and bounce Czechs, S.Africa beat S.Korea to reach knockouts for first time

Mexico stay perfect and bounce Czechs out of World Cup with 3-0 win Mexico continued their perfect start to the World Cup with a 3-0 romp against a hapless Czech Republic on Wednesday, finishing their group-stage campaign with a flourish and killing off their tame opponents’ hopes of making the knockouts. The co-hosts had already […]

25.06.2026 08:10

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Ships told to stay put as IMO begins Hormuz evacuation plan

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has told vessels stranded in the Gulf region not to move until they are directly contacted, as it begins implementing an evacuation plan for more than 11,000 seafarers caught up in the Strait of Hormuz crisis.  The plan, being carried out in line with a decision of the IMO Council and in close coordination with member states […]

25.06.2026 08:02

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Paphos smart signage system boosts visitor engagement across district

The Paphos regional board of tourism (Etap Paphos) has reported strong uptake of its smart signage initiative aimed at upgrading visitor information across the district. The board expressed satisfaction with the results of its ongoing digital transformation programme, which replaces static information boards with smart, environmentally friendly and interactive signage. According to data collected through […]

25.06.2026 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now:  economic sentiment, property, maritime, cybersecurity

Cyprus’ economic climate improved marginally in June 2026, with the Economic Sentiment Indicator rising by 0.2 points compared with May, according to the latest monthly business and consumer survey published by the Economics Research Centre of the University of Cyprus (CypERC). The modest increase was driven primarily by stronger sentiment in retail trade and construction, […]

25.06.2026 07:30

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Rescue work underway after quakes rock Venezuela, ‘high casualties’ likely

Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela’s capital, toppling buildings in Caracas, trapping people in the rubble and prompting scientists to warn of potentially heavy casualties and widespread destruction across the South American country. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude […]

25.06.2026 06:58

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Future of former Cooperative Bank building in Limassol hangs in the balance

Relocation of Citizen Service Centre faces further delays Seven years after a preliminary decision was taken to relocate Limassol’s Citizen Service Centre (CSC) from the seafront to the city centre, the project remains under evaluation as authorities await key findings on the future of the former Cooperative Bank building on Gladstonos Street. The latest details […]

25.06.2026 06:50

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What’s on this weekend

Festivals Live music, party vibes, street food and beer fill the Linopetra High School Stadium this week and weekend as the 8th MEDFEST Limassol Beer Festival is on. Featuring over 35 beer stalls, food carts and bars, festival-goers have a chance to taste more than 100 beers until Sunday. Every night, different performers rock the […]

25.06.2026 06:40

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Mediterranean shipping quartet strengthens ties in Rome

Greek Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Minister Vassilis Kikilias emphasised the growing cooperation between Greece, Cyprus, Italy and Malta in shipping, following a meeting with his Mediterranean counterparts on the sidelines of the International Chamber of Shipping summit in Rome.  The meeting brought together Kikilias, Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis, Italy’s Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Edoardo Rixi and Malta’s Minister for Sustainable Mobility Chri

25.06.2026 06:30

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Maritime leaders look for clarity as risks stack up

Political instability has remained the biggest risk for global shipping for the fourth year in a row, as maritime leaders warn that cyber threats, fragmented regulation, rising compliance costs and trade barriers are increasingly feeding into one another, according to the latest International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Maritime Barometer Report.  The 2025-2026 report, published by the ICS, is based on responses from 185 senior maritime […]

25.06.2026 06:00

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Group C: Brazil into knockouts with 3-0 win over Scotland, Morocco join them after 4-2 comback win against Haiti

Vinicius fires Brazil into World Cup knockouts with 3-0 win over Scotland Brazil sambaed their way into the World Cup knockout stages with a commanding 3-0 win over Scotland on Wednesday, as Vinicius Jr netted twice and Neymar made his first appearance in a Brazil shirt in nearly three years. Vinicius’s double at a packed […]

25.06.2026 05:05

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Ancient Paphos defences revealed in new excavation at Fabrika Hill

New discoveries at Fabrika Hill in Kato Paphos have provided fresh insight into how ancient Nea Paphos was defended and developed over centuries, following the completion of this year’s excavations by a French archaeological mission. The excavation, led by Professor Claire Balandier of Avignon University in collaboration with the French School at Athens and the […]

25.06.2026 04:25

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Our View: Government must resist Nimby pressure over desalination plants

Apart from the Nimby (not in my back yard) culture with regard to asphalt factories, migrant centres, kebab shops and so forth we are now seeing this being extended to desalination plants. No coastal community, it appears, wants to have a desalination plant anywhere close to or in view of their coast, because it is […]

25.06.2026 04:20

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Group B: Switzerland top group with 2-1 victory over Canada, Bosnia end Qatar’s World Cup dream

Vargas, Manzambi strike as Switzerland top group with 2-1 victory over Canada Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi scored second-half goals for Switzerland as they beat Canada 2-1 on Wednesday to qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup as Group B winners, with the tournament co-hosts also progressing as runners-up. Switzerland, who finished the […]

25.06.2026 00:10

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Cyprus to support nationals receiving medical care in France during heatwave

The government has moved to strengthen support for Cypriots receiving medical treatment in France, as western Europe experiences an unprecedented heatwave. The cabinet has approved the creation of a dedicated position at the embassy in Paris to assist Cypriot patients travelling for subsidised specialised treatment, along with their families and accompanying persons. The role will […]

24.06.2026 22:38

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France eye top spot against in-form Norway

France face Norway on Friday knowing a draw in their final Group I match would be enough to secure top spot, although finishing first could produce a more difficult route through the knockout stages of the World Cup despite offering immediate logistical advantages. Already qualified for the round of 32 after wins over Senegal and […]

24.06.2026 22:31

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Greece calls out UN Security Council on implementing Cyprus resolutions

Greece has called for strict implementation of United Nations Security Council resolutions on Cyprus. Speaking on Wednesday at UN headquarters in New York, Greece’s deputy permanent representative Ioannis Stamatekos raised the issue during meeting of the Security Council focused on gaps in implementing UN resolutions. Stamatekos said the Cyprus problem illustrates concerns regarding enforcement of […]

24.06.2026 22:06

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