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Israeli soldiers shoot dead two Palestinian teens in West Bank

Israeli soldiers shot dead two Palestinian teenagers in the occupied West Bank on Monday, Palestinian officials said, while the Israeli military said the two had attacked a nearby Jewish settlement with fire bombs and burning tyres. There was no immediate further comment from Palestinian officials about the fatal incident in the area of Beit Ummar. […]

22.06.2026 14:45

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Portugal seek sharper edge against Uzbekistan after blunt World Cup start

Portugal had plenty of the ball in their World Cup opener but little bite and Roberto Martinez’s side return to Houston on Tuesday needing a sharper attacking display against Uzbekistan after a frustrating 1-1 draw with Democratic Republic of Congo. The numbers told a familiar cautionary tale. According to Opta, Portugal completed 783 passes against […]

22.06.2026 14:39

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Fuel prices rise by 20.5 per cent in a year

Fuel prices in Cyprus for cars and other vehicles rose by 20.5 per cent between May 2025 and May 2026, according to Eurostat data released on Monday. Fuel prices generally decreased throughout the past year, but prices increased sharply after the Iran war began in February. The price increase for Cyprus was similar to the […]

22.06.2026 14:28

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EUROMED DAYS places Cyprus at core of region’s investment collaboration

Invest Cyprus & ANIMA Investment Network successfully opened EUROMED DAYS – Connecting Regions, Empowering Growth: Mediterranean-Europe Investment Partnerships for a Resilient Future, a high-level regional investment forum that took place in Cyprus over June 15 -17, 2026. Organised during Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which runs until June 30, 2026, the […]

22.06.2026 14:22

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Papadopoulos calls for greater EU role in Cyprus talks

Diko leader Nicholas Papadopoulos on Monday called for the European Union to undertake a greater role in efforts to bring about a resumption of negotiations on the Cyprus problem after he attended the National Council meeting. “Europe, within the framework of discussions concerning matters between Europe and Turkey, can also pressure Turkey and provide the […]

22.06.2026 14:11

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‘Fisheries remain strategic priority for EU food security’

Fisheries remain a strategic pillar of the European Union’s food security and sustainability agenda, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Monday. Addressing ministers from across the bloc during an agriculture and fisheries council in Luxembourg, Panayiotou commended the government for its efforts towards bolstering the fisheries sector. “The council is sending the message that agriculture […]

22.06.2026 14:03

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Mafia State report delivered to attorney-general

The full 3,000-page report of an investigation conducted by the anti-corruption authority into allegations made against former president Nicos Anastasiades and others by his former aide and journalist Makarios Drousiotis in the book Mafia State was delivered to attorney-general George Savvides on Monday. In addition, the report was also delivered to the office of tax […]

22.06.2026 13:57

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IKEA supports children’s creativity by helping set up ‘reading corners’

The Swedish and Finnish embassies in Cyprus, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Sports & Youth, and the Cyprus Children’s and Youth Book Association, organised a student contest that gave primary school students from all over Cyprus the opportunity to express themselves creatively, inspired by the worlds of the Moomins and Pippi Longstocking, highlighting […]

22.06.2026 13:40

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Akel leader calls for Greek Cypriot side to have ‘clear’ stance on Cyprus problem

Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou called for the Greek Cypriot side to be “clear” regarding its positions on the Cyprus problem at the end of Monday’s National Council meeting. “We are still in the process of meetings and discussions. It is known that this role is being taken on by United Nations Secretary-General [Antonio] Guterres’ envoy, […]

22.06.2026 13:33

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eWise Cyprus Ltd – Esso donates €1,250 to ‘Iasonio – Colours of Life’ Foundation

eWise Cyprus Ltd – Esso has made a monetary donation of €1,250 to the “Iasonio – Colours of Life” Foundation for adults with disabilities. The contribution forms part of the Company’s Employee, Retailer and Partner Safety Award Scheme, which has been in operation for the past 23 years. Under this initiative, every 12 weeks retailers, […]

22.06.2026 13:29

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ERB ASFALISTIKI supports four triathlon competitions island-wide

ERB ASFALISTIKI, Cyprus’ leading general insurance company and a member of the leading banking and insurance group EUROBANK, is once again supporting the Cyprus Triathlon Federation by backing championship events, helping to promote sports and sporting values. As part of this commitment, the Company supported four major triathlon events held in different cities across Cyprus: […]

22.06.2026 13:16

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Cypriot firms impress at Eurosatory expo in Paris

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) announced on Monday that a Cypriot delegation had recorded a successful participation at the Eurosatory 2026 international defence, security and equipment exhibition, which was held in Paris last week. In a statement, the chamber expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the country’s presence at one of the […]

22.06.2026 13:11

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Cypriot startup MammoCheck wins NBG Business Seeds competitions

Cypriot startup MammoCheck won first place in the National Bank of Greece’s 16th NBG Business Seeds Innovation and Technology Competition, standing out among 344 entries from Greece, Cyprus and abroad. The 16th annual awards ceremony was held in Athens, bringing together representatives from the technology and innovation ecosystem, the National Bank in Greece and Cyprus, […]

22.06.2026 13:03

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Staycation deals rise as hotels chase recovery

Cyprus hotels are looking more closely at local holidaymakers this summer, as the industry tries to protect a difficult season shaped by weaker foreign bookings, higher costs and the continuing uncertainty caused by the Middle East crisis.  The effort is not a blanket price-cutting exercise. Instead, hotels are moving carefully, with targeted offers, domestic tourism campaigns and last-minute deals aimed at filling rooms without undermining margins at […]

22.06.2026 13:00

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CiC earns two honours at 2026 Mercedes-Benz annual summit

Cyprus Import Corporation Ltd (CiC) has received significant international recognition, securing two prestigious awards at the Mercedes-Benz General Distributors Annual Conference 2026, which took place in Dublin over May 13-14 2026, and attended by representatives from more than 45 countries worldwide. The Company was honoured with the following awards: The awards were accepted on behalf […]

22.06.2026 12:58

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Ancient Cypriot artefact returned from France

A Cypriot artefact dating back to around 600 BC has been returned to Cyprus on Monday following a year-long effort involving authorities in Cyprus and France. The antiquities department announced that the artefact was officially handed over to the Cypriot embassy in Paris last week, after being identified in an online auction in France in […]

22.06.2026 12:56

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Booking.com honours Cap St Georges as Click. EMEA 2026 Partner Spotlight

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort is proud to announce that it has been recognised as the Click. EMEA 2026 Partner Spotlight Property, selected from among 1,000 hotels and resorts across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) by Booking.com, one of the world’s leading travel platforms. The prestigious distinction was revealed during Click. EMEA […]

22.06.2026 12:39

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Greek shipowner names new supertanker after basketball team

Greek shipowner Nikos Tsakos has given two new supertankers names drawn from basketball, using the announcement to renew his call for a stronger Greek flag presence across Greek-owned shipping.  Speaking at the Piraeus Marine Club, Tsakos said two under-construction VLCCs belonging to the Tsakos group would be named “EuroLeague 26” and “NY Knicks”, according to Newmoney.  Both vessels, he said, […]

22.06.2026 12:33

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‘Hold Onto Me’ wins Orpheus Award at LAGFF, to screen at SIFF in Shanghai

The international journey of Hold Onto Me (Κράτα Με), directed by acclaimed Cypriot filmmaker Myrsini Aristidou, continues with many major new milestones: winning the Orpheus Award for Best Feature Fiction at the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF) and being selected to screen at the prestigious Belt and Road Film Week of the Shanghai International […]

22.06.2026 12:18

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Explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facility injures 54, leaves 18 missing

Fifty-four people were injured and 18 are missing after an explosion at Qatar’s massive Ras Laffan liquefied natural (LNG) gas complex which occurred as workers were restarting operations halted after an Iranian attack in March. Authorities said a ‘technical accident’ occurred at the Barzan local gas supply facility on Sunday evening and that there was […]

22.06.2026 12:08

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Govt delays pension reform bill to allow further dialogue

The government has postponed the presentation of its pension reform bill, with Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas conceding that additional time will be given for consultations in an effort to secure broader consensus before the legislation is finalised. Speaking to newspaper Politis on Monday, Mousiouttas said the bill would not be presented to cabinet this week […]

22.06.2026 12:01

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Europe heatwave intensifies as France issues red alerts and UK braces for 38C temperatures

Europe’s heatwave intensified on Monday, with France placing nearly half the country under its highest weather alert, Britain bracing for temperatures approaching 38 degrees Celsius (100 Fahrenheit), and authorities across the continent warning of mounting risks to health, infrastructure and public services. The scorching conditions are being driven by a mass of hot air moving […]

22.06.2026 12:01

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‘*Dimman ·Liman’: FANEROMENI26 to feature immersive musical-theatrical work

Taking place on June 25, 2026, the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation’s (BoCCF’s) Faneromeni26 Festival programme will feature the musical performance “*Dimman ·Liman”. The show is a contemporary musical-theatrical project that draws inspiration from Cyprus’ intangible cultural heritage and, specifically, from spells as a practice of daily life, as preserved in written sources. Through a […]

22.06.2026 11:57

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MAS Supermarkets Group event sees €23,640 donated to ‘One Dream One Wish’ charity

The MAS Supermarkets Group held a special community event on June 13, 2026, at MAS Micropolis in Pera Chorio Nisou, bringing together gastronomy, entertainment and social contribution in a unique celebration. The highlight of the event was the handover of a donation cheque for €23,640 to George Penintaex, President of the “One Dream One Wish” […]

22.06.2026 11:44

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