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Group C: Ancelotti expects Neymar back for Brazil’s Scotland World Cup showdown

After Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in their second Group C match on Friday, manager Carlo Ancelotti said he expected Neymar to be available for their group stage finale against Scotland on Wednesday. The 34-year-old Neymar has been recovering from a calf strain. He last played for Santos in Brazil’s top flight on May 17. “Neymar […]

20.06.2026 14:02

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Hurricanes thrash Waikato Chiefs to win the Super Rugby Pacific title

The Hurricanes overwhelmed the Waikato Chiefs 60-5 on Saturday to end their decade-long wait for a second Super Rugby title, with Ruben Love and Josh Moorby scoring two tries each at Wellington’s “Cake Tin” stadium. Tries from Moorby, Love, Fehi Fineanganofo and Callum Harkin gave the Hurricanes a 29-0 lead at halftime, with Moorby and […]

20.06.2026 13:55

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Yes, the universe’s expansion is still accelerating, researchers say

Taking a fresh look at data involving a specific type of stellar explosion, a team of researchers says it has confirmed the long-accepted notion that the universe is expanding at ​an accelerated rate – the very observation that led to the identification in the 1990s of an enigmatic cosmic force called dark energy. The study’s […]

20.06.2026 13:30

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FMD situation stable, says veterinary association

The situation regarding the outbreak of the foot and mouth disease (FMD) remains stable, with vaccinations ongoing and no new cases detected, veterinary association chairman Demetris Epaminondas said on Saturday. “All samples taken from Limassol and the most recent ones from Nicosia were negative,” he said. Epaminondas announced that an island-wide surveillance campaign would be […]

20.06.2026 12:55

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Should I feel sorry for myself?

Are our complaints petty or real? A shoe mender I knew had a sign on his wall: I had no shoes and I felt sorry for myself until I met a man who had no feet. Missing water when the well runs dry became our recent uneasy reminder that climate change is real. It’s only […]

20.06.2026 12:30

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Migration ministry reiterates commitment to ‘migration challenges’

The deputy migration ministry on the occasion of World Refugee Day on Saturday reaffirmed its commitment to “an effective response to migration challenges”, stressing that the day served as a reminder of the international responsibility to protect those fleeing from war or serious human rights violations. “The Republic of Cyprus remains steadfastly committed to a […]

20.06.2026 12:24

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TV shows we love: The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau

Long before high-definition cameras and the global reach of natural history television, French adventurer Jacques Cousteau introduced viewers to a world few had ever seen. The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau, first broadcast between 1968 and 1976, remains one of the defining documentary series of the television age. It was not simply a programme about […]

20.06.2026 12:15

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US, Iran envoys head for talks, Israeli strikes continue after ceasefire

US President Donald Trump’s personal envoy and Iran’s foreign minister were headed to Switzerland for talks, Axios said, although deadly strikes by Israel in Lebanon on Saturday could test a new ceasefire key to ending the Iran war. The talks, led by Steve Witkoff and Abbas Araqchi mark an effort to turn this week’s interim […]

20.06.2026 12:12

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New live broadcast and meteorological stations planned for Paralimni-Deryneia beaches

Live cameras and meteorological stations will be installed at organised beaches in the municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia as part of efforts to upgrade services for beachgoers, the municipality said on Saturday. “Through this innovative application, bathers and visitors will have the opportunity to be informed live about the image of each beach from a distance, the […]

20.06.2026 12:03

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What it means to be Jewish in post October 7 world

By Philippa Tracy Howard Jacobson won the Booker Prize in 2010 for The Finkler Question, a book about philosophy, culture, friendship, love, humanity and what it means to be Jewish. In his latest novel Howl the humour is darker, exploring what it means to be Jewish in a post October 7 world. In a piece […]

20.06.2026 12:00

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Iron causes fire at Lakatamia house

A house in Lakatamia in the Nicosia district caught fire on Saturday after an iron was left on a piece of fabric. According to the fire service, the bedroom on the first floor of a two-storey house suffered extensive damage from the fire, no injuries were reported.

20.06.2026 11:51

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One killed and dozens injured in train collision north of London

A train driver was killed and dozens more injured in a collision between two commuter services about 60 miles (100 km) north of London on Friday afternoon. East Midlands Railway, which operated both London-bound trains involved in the crash, confirmed in a statement on X on Saturday that the driver of one of the services […]

20.06.2026 11:49

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Two kilos of opiates seized in Limassol

Police on Friday arrested two men, aged 21 and 23, after seizing a total of 2.1 kilograms of opiates in Limassol. According to the police, the 23 year old was stopped by police officers while walking on a street in Limassol on Friday afternoon. A subsequent search of his bag later revealed two nylon packages […]

20.06.2026 11:08

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Sun safety this summer

By Angela Rodrigues For many of us, the instinctive response to good weather is to get to the beach. But the start of the season is also a reminder that sun protection needs to start before we are already on the beach. UV exposure is not only a problem on holidays or during peak summer. […]

20.06.2026 11:00

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Man arrested over Limassol stabbing incident

A 40-year-old man suspected of being involved in a case concerning serious bodily harm and stabbing was arrested in Limassol on Friday night. Police said that they were informed about the incident at around 12.30am when an 45-year-old man was admitted to Limassol general hospital in serious condition with injuries stemming from a sharp object. […]

20.06.2026 10:43

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Limassol man dies in motorcycle crash

29-year-old Dimitris Vassiliou from Limassol has died in a motorcycle accident that occurred on the Limassol-Paphos highway on Saturday morning. According to the police, he was collided a minibus driven by a 57-year-old man at around 3.15am. Following the collision, he was taken to the hospital where doctors confirmed his death. The 57-year-old minibus driver […]

20.06.2026 10:33

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Today’s weather: Cloudy with isolated rains

On Saturday, cloudy weather is expected, with a possibility of afternoon rain or storms, particularly in inland areas and higher mountain regions. Temperatures will rise to 33 degrees Celsius inland, 28 degrees on the west coast, around 30 degrees in the remaining coastal areas and to 24 degrees in the higher mountains. Light winds will […]

20.06.2026 10:23

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A music tour through Paphos

Every corner of the island is set to enjoy the music this weekend as celebrations for World Music Day take place. Paphos Municipality joins in on the fun as it invites the public to enjoy a unique musical route through the city centre this Sunday. The programme will begin at 4pm at the Municipal Garden, […]

20.06.2026 10:00

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Cyprus Business Now: economic slowdown, startups, fuel, shipping, Selk, DCO

Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO) Secretary-General Deemah AlYahya used her visit to Cyprus to strengthen a series of international and local partnerships, underlining the island’s growing role as an emerging digital hub and highlighting the benefits of its membership in the organisation. Cyprus is a member of the DCO, an international multilateral organisation focused on promoting […]

20.06.2026 09:02

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Integrating energy and water planning

For decades, Cyprus has treated energy policy and water policy as largely separate issues. Energy planning focused on electricity generation, fuel imports and infrastructure development, while water planning focused on reservoirs, groundwater resources and desalination. This separation is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain. Climate change, increasing and prolonged droughts, rising electricity demand and increasing reliance […]

20.06.2026 09:00

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Inflation and its impact on consumer spending

By Nektarios Michail and Kyriacos Lambrias Since the outbreak of the war between US and Iran and the subsequent intermittent closure of the strait of Hormuz, ship crossings have been down around 90 per cent compared to pre-war levels causing oil prices to nearly double compared to 2025 levels. As a result, of these higher energy prices, inflation has increased, with the European Central Bank (ECB) June 2026 macroeconomic projections showing that Eurozone inflation is […]

20.06.2026 08:30

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Group D: Ten-man Paraguay hold out against Turkey with tense 1-0 win

Ten-man Paraguay eliminated Turkeywith a courageous defensive effort to seal a dramatic 1-0 win on Friday after suffering a dismissal before halftime, with the fastest goal of the World Cup proving the difference. Midfielder Matias Galarza wound up from 25 metres and fired a low rocket home after 64 seconds to eclipse Ismael Saibari’s 71-second […]

20.06.2026 08:18

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Euro area trade balance slips into deficit

The euro area reported a trade in goods deficit of €1 bn in April 2026, marking a significant reversal from the surplus of €8.7 bn recorded in April 2025, according to the latest figures from Eurostat. This stark shift highlights a period of increasing pressure on the European economy as import costs continue to outpace […]

20.06.2026 07:30

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Keve promotes agri-tech matchmaking initiative

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced a June initiative inviting agri-food and agri-tech stakeholders to join the European NEXTCHAIN matchmaking platform, aimed at fostering innovation and cross-border collaboration. The chamber, acting as coordinator of Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus and a member of the Digital Innovation Hub Cyprus, said the initiative targets […]

20.06.2026 06:00

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