Deep-tech startups bridge research and industry at Limassol event
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Deep-tech startups bridge research and industry at Limassol event

Non-profit organisation Cyprus Seeds successfully concluded its participation in the Doers Summit 2026 in Limassol last month, where it reinforced its position as the island’s only scientific innovation catalyst by bringing together deep-tech startups, scientific entrepreneurs and prominent international investors. According to an official announcement, the organisation attracted capacity crowds to its two flagship events […]

19.06.2026 17:44
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More than 100 tonnes of invasive pufferfish removed from Cypriot waters
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More than 100 tonnes of invasive pufferfish removed from Cypriot waters

More than 103 tonnes of invasive silver-cheeked toadfish have been removed from Cypriot waters under a government-backed eradication scheme, with fisheries officials warning on Friday that the species remains one of the most significant threats facing marine ecosystems and coastal fishing communities. The fisheries department announced that approximately 103,000 kilogrammes of the toadfish (Lagocephalus sceleratus) […]

19.06.2026 17:34
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Masked men flee after failed bank robbery in Kiti
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Masked men flee after failed bank robbery in Kiti

Police launched an investigation on Friday after two masked men attempted to enter a bank branch in Kiti but fled when they were unable to gain access to the building. The incident occurred shortly after 2pm when two men arrived outside the bank in a black BMW and parked nearby. According to police, the pair […]

19.06.2026 17:27
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Taxi drivers warn of tourism downturn impact
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Taxi drivers warn of tourism downturn impact

Taxi drivers have voiced concern over the impact of declining tourism on the sector, warning that support measures may be needed if current conditions persist, they reported on Friday. The Pancyprian federation of urban taxis said a downturn linked to instability in the Middle East had affected business over the past four months, reducing economic […]

19.06.2026 17:01
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Monument to 1974 sexual abuse victims to be built
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Monument to 1974 sexual abuse victims to be built

A monument is to be built in memorial of the victims of sexual violence during and after Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus in 1974, the non-profit organisation Zoe vs War Violence announced on Friday, with June 19 observed by the United Nations as the international day for the elimination of sexual violence in conflict. The monument’s […]

19.06.2026 16:55
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Why are tech businesses thriving in Cyprus?
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Why are tech businesses thriving in Cyprus?

Cyprus has quietly become one of Europe’s most successful technology hubs. While the island has long been known for its tourism industry and sunny climate, it is now attracting a growing number of international technology companies, investors and skilled professionals. From foreign exchange trading and cryptocurrency firms to online casino operators and fintech businesses, Cyprus […]

19.06.2026 16:51
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24 election complaints under investigation
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24 election complaints under investigation

The office of the personal data protection commissioner said on Friday it is investigating 24 complaints lodged against political candidates and parties during the parliamentary elections in late May. Of the 24 complaints, 21 were filed against candidates and three against political parties. Most of the complaints concern unsolicited phone calls, text messages and emails […]

19.06.2026 16:12
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Motorcycle learners face new restrictions
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Motorcycle learners face new restrictions

The road transport department has announced that changes to learner motorcycle licensing will take effect from the first of next month, introducing stricter rules requiring learner riders to be shadowed on public roads during training. Under the new framework, learner riders will only be permitted to operate motorcycles on public roads for training purposes and […]

19.06.2026 16:05
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EU banking assets grow while profitability remains steady
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EU banking assets grow while profitability remains steady

The European Central Bank (ECB) released its consolidated banking data on Friday, revealing that total assets held by EU-headquartered credit institutions rose by 1.6 per cent to reach €33.50 trillion by the end of December 2025. During this same period, the aggregate non-performing loans ratio for the EU banking system remained stable at 1.97 per […]

19.06.2026 16:02
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Iran to lodge FIFA complaint over World Cup travel restrictions
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Iran to lodge FIFA complaint over World Cup travel restrictions

Iran plans to lodge a complaint with football’s world governing body FIFA over travel restrictions its team is facing in the U.S. at the World Cup. Due to uncertainty over visas and the conflict with the U.S., the Iranian team are commuting from their tournament base in co-host Mexico for their three group games in […]

19.06.2026 15:53
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Limassol institution that still gets the basics right
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Limassol institution that still gets the basics right

When I booked a table at Ship Inn for a Monday evening, I expected a relatively quiet outing on what is usually one of the least busy nights of the week, particularly after the regular football season has wrapped up and the 2026 World Cup hasn’t started yet. Yet the renowned Limassol pub was buzzing […]

19.06.2026 15:30
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Rialto World Music Festival pumps up the volume
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Rialto World Music Festival pumps up the volume

Summer in Cyprus is about to get busier as more annual events make their comeback. In Limassol, the Rialto Theatre is working towards the realisation of a long-standing cultural institution – the Cyprus Rialto World Music Festival. Back this July 8 to 21 for its 21st edition, the festival will fill summer evenings with musical […]

19.06.2026 15:29
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Fuel prices expected to fall further
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Fuel prices expected to fall further

The preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran is expected to lead to further reductions in fuel prices, the energy ministry said on Monday. “There was a de-escalation in both crude oil prices and refinery prices,” consumer protection service director Constantinos Karagiorgis said. According to ministry data, the average price of unleaded 95 petrol […]

19.06.2026 15:28
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Middle East conflict hits Cyprus economic outlook
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Middle East conflict hits Cyprus economic outlook

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday revised down its forecasts for economic growth in 2026 and 2027, citing the continuing war in the Middle East and warning that risks remain skewed towards weaker growth and higher inflation. Under its June 2026 projections, the central bank lowered its forecast for gross domestic product (GDP) […]

19.06.2026 15:25
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African lawmakers back push for tougher anti-LGBT laws after Ghana conference
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African lawmakers back push for tougher anti-LGBT laws after Ghana conference

Lawmakers from more than a dozen African countries have pledged to push new bills restricting LGBT rights, after a conference in Ghana that brought together self-described “pro-family” activists from across Africa and Europe, participants said. The African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family Values and Sovereignty took place in Accra on June 3–6, a week after Ghana’s […]

19.06.2026 14:38
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EU leaders set to clash over bloc’s next seven-year budget
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EU leaders set to clash over bloc’s next seven-year budget

European Union leaders headed for a clash over the bloc’s budget on Friday after both net contributors and beneficiaries criticised an initial proposal on what the EU should pay for from 2028 to 2034 – and where the money should come from. The EU budget is how the 27-member bloc finances all of its policies […]

19.06.2026 14:34
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In Cyprus first, gymnast has new move named after her
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In Cyprus first, gymnast has new move named after her

Cyprus rhythmic gymnast Vera Tugolukova has had a new element, called the Tugolukovas Pivot, named after her by World Gymnastics (FIG), the governing body for gymnastics, the Cyprus Athletics Organisation said on Friday. “The Tugolukovas Pivot will now be part of the sport’s global history, and Vera’s name will remain recorded in the FIG Code […]

19.06.2026 14:08
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As the Crypto bear market deepens, SaintQuant points to quantitative strategies built for falling markets
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As the Crypto bear market deepens, SaintQuant points to quantitative strategies built for falling markets

With Bitcoin down roughly 45% from its October 2025 highs, SaintQuant describes how market-neutral, AI-driven strategies are designed to pursue stable returns regardless of price direction. CAIRNS, Queensland — June 18, 2026 — The cryptocurrency market is in the grip of a prolonged downturn. Bitcoin, which traded above $120,000 last October, has fallen into the […]

19.06.2026 13:56
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“THE CHRISTMAS CAROLS” WINS 3 IRIS AWARDS 2026
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“THE CHRISTMAS CAROLS” WINS 3 IRIS AWARDS 2026

The successful Greek production won three awards at the Iris Awards of the Greek Academy of Cinema. June 2026 – “The Christmas Carols” has turned its Iris Award nominations into wins. The local box office success, directed by Christos Kanakis, has taken home 3 Iris Awards 2026 for Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, and […]

19.06.2026 13:43
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