Can Cyprus lure its diaspora home?
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Can Cyprus lure its diaspora home?

The government has placed the repatriation of skilled professionals at the heart of its economic strategy, launching an ambitious campaign to reverse decades of skilled Cypriots’ exodus abroad. The programme, branded Minds in Cyprus, has been presented as a flagship effort to address perennial labour shortages in key sectors. This includes careers in STEM with […]

21.06.2026 15:13
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A reflection on life and death
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A reflection on life and death

A different kind of column today. A personal one. Not so long ago, I wrote about Albert Camus and the absurdity of life. This came back to haunt me when the news reached me about the loss of a very special person in my life. Pola Kyprianides was certainly, by general admission, a unique human […]

21.06.2026 14:52
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Teen scientists are tracking plastic pollution across Europe’s rivers
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Teen scientists are tracking plastic pollution across Europe’s rivers

Thousands of teenagers across Europe have tracked plastic pollution in rivers, and the data they collected is starting to make waves. By Tom Cassauwers Along a small stream in Spain, groups of teenagers are at work. One hovers around a black tarpaulin covered in wet pieces of plastic. Another stands on a small bridge, fishing […]

21.06.2026 13:30
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UK minister says Starmer is considering ‘political realities’ as position under threat
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UK minister says Starmer is considering ‘political realities’ as position under threat

British business minister Peter Kyle said Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reflecting on the “political realities” after party rival Andy Burnham was elected to parliament, setting up a potential leadership challenge. Speaking to broadcasters on Sunday, Kyle said he had no reason to believe Starmer was planning to announce his resignation on Monday but that […]

21.06.2026 13:28
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Goal remains a united Cyprus, says minister
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Goal remains a united Cyprus, says minister

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides on Sunday reiterated the government’s commitment to securing a reunited Cyprus free of occupation troops, saying unity and collective responsibility were essential to achieving that goal. Speaking at a memorial service for Eoka fighter Petros Eliades, Charalambides said “Cyprus continues to live with the consequences of the Turkish invasion and the […]

21.06.2026 13:25
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The digital Euro debate: Who controls your money?
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The digital Euro debate: Who controls your money?

In March 2023 European Central Bank (ECB) chief Christine Lagarde fell for a prank call where she unwittingly revealed that Europe’s central bank digital currency, the digital euro, will have a “limited amount of control”. Though anecdotal, it was one more cog in the general direction of travel where physical cash gets pushed aside by […]

21.06.2026 13:00
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Cyprus has no shortage of histories
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Cyprus has no shortage of histories

Three recent books help explain why consensus on the nature of the Cyprus problem, let alone the solution, remains so difficult. And, perhaps, why dozens of UN diplomats have failed to find a solution that is acceptable to both Greek and Turkish Cypriots in 62 years. Mustafa Ergun Olgun’s Betrayal, The Other Side of the Cyprus […]

21.06.2026 12:13
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Third suspect arrested in Limassol drugs case
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Third suspect arrested in Limassol drugs case

Police have arrested a third suspect in connection with a drug case involving the seizure of opioid narcotics in Limassol. According to the police, the 22-year-old man was wanted in relation to the case and was arrested on Sunday under an outstanding court warrant. The arrest follows the earlier arrest and subsequent remand of two […]

21.06.2026 11:49
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Tala residents: do you know what is happening to your council?
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Tala residents: do you know what is happening to your council?

Residents of Tala might ask what they pay their rates for. Perhaps you think it is so that the council provides a service for residents? Maintains roads and pavements? Cleans green areas? Replaces the antique damaged water pipes which burst and create almost daily water cuts in some areas? Perhaps you even think that it […]

21.06.2026 11:37
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Five arrested in overnight police operations across Cyprus
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Five arrested in overnight police operations across Cyprus

Police arrested five people for a range of offences during overnight operations carried out across Cyprus. According to the police, the arrests related to offences including drug possession, traffic violations and illegal residence in the Republic. Police stopped 698 vehicles and carried out checks on 985 drivers and passengers. Traffic enforcement operations led to 301 […]

21.06.2026 11:29
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Fire burns six hectares between Alaminos and Kofinou
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Fire burns six hectares between Alaminos and Kofinou

A wildfire that broke out between the villages of Alaminos and Kofinou on Saturday burned six hectares of dry vegetation and hay bales with firefighters remaining on alert overnight. On Sunday, fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis said the blaze erupted at around 2.45pm and affected fields, wild vegetation and scattered hay bales. Because of the […]

21.06.2026 11:17
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After Samurai Blue sweep aside Tunisia, Japan fans clean up Monterrey stadium
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After Samurai Blue sweep aside Tunisia, Japan fans clean up Monterrey stadium

Japanese fans celebrated their team’s4-0 victory over Tunisiain the 1,000th match in World Cup history on Saturday by staying behind at Monterrey’s stadium to collect rubbish from the stands. The practice, known in Japan as gomi hiroi, reflects an emphasis on taking responsibility for shared spaces. Ken Okawa, 30, said he was happy to bring […]

21.06.2026 11:15
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Questionable activities and performance of Cyprus banks
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Questionable activities and performance of Cyprus banks

Cyprus banking representatives recently visited European regulators in Brussels declaring that the island’s banks are “stronger than ever” citing impressive levels of key indicators on financial stability and profitability. And the governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, Christos Patsalides has stated that Cyprus banks are performing well by highlighting frequently the resilience and prudent […]

21.06.2026 11:05
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Young people face most hostile content online
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Young people face most hostile content online

Younger internet users across the European Union were the most frequent recipients of hostile or degrading online content during 2025, according to a report from Eurostat. Exposure to such content was notably more prevalent among younger cohorts and showed a clear decline as users aged, with the data highlighting significant variations in experience based on […]

21.06.2026 11:00
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Mostly clear skies expected, with chance of afternoon showers
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Mostly clear skies expected, with chance of afternoon showers

The day will be mostly clear, although increased cloud cover is forecast to develop during the afternoon, bringing the possibility of isolated showers and perhaps a thunderstorm, mainly in mountainous areas. Temperatures are expected to rise to 35C inland, 29C on the west coast, around 32C in other coastal areas and 23C in the mountains. […]

21.06.2026 10:35
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A conversation about what is changing in Cyprus
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A conversation about what is changing in Cyprus

Cyprus businesses urged to prepare for global competition In a rapidly evolving business environment, some discussions focus more on exploring uncertainties than providing clear answers. This insight comes from consultant Ahmad El Husseini, a management and financial consultant with over 35 years of experience, whose background may increasingly differ from the profession’s current trajectory.  The exchange was […]

21.06.2026 10:00
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Report says PM Starmer ready to quit on Monday
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Report says PM Starmer ready to quit on Monday

Observer newspaper said Prime Minister Keir Starmer was expected to resign on Monday and set out a timetable for his departure, though a government source said Starmer remained focused on getting on with the job of governing. The threat to Starmer’s position, which has been building for months, increased sharply on Friday when his rival […]

21.06.2026 09:38
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Construction output rises across the euro area and EU
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Construction output rises across the euro area and EU

Construction output across the eurozone and the wider European Union saw a modest rise in April 2026 as industry figures signal ongoing recovery across the continent. According to the latest data released by the European Union statistical office, Eurostat, seasonally adjusted production in the construction sector grew by 0.6 per cent in the euro area […]

21.06.2026 09:30
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Labour’s answer is not yet another British coup
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Labour’s answer is not yet another British coup

Burnham should bide his time Former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election last Thursday by a huge majority, comfortably trouncing the far right of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in the same area in Greater Manchester where Reform had won all the seats in local government elections as recently as last May. Burnham proved […]

21.06.2026 09:00
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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up
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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting June 15: Brussels hosted the European Innovation Council Summit 2026 this month, where Laurence Petit, Director of Innovation at France’s CEA, shared insights on how Europe can transform scientific excellence into successful deep-tech companies. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail on the sidelines of the event, […]

21.06.2026 09:00
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