Shipping cautiously returns to Strait of Hormuz
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Shipping cautiously returns to Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz traffic rises, but security risks continue to slow full return to normality  Ships have begun leaving the Persian Gulf after the US and Iran agreed to ease restrictions around the Strait of Hormuz, allowing traffic through one of the world’s most important energy routes to gradually resume.  Tankers, liquefied natural gas carriers and vehicle carriers are […]

19.06.2026 13:38
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Digital payments move from convenience layer to financial infrastructure as Europe’s regulatory landscape shifts
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Digital payments move from convenience layer to financial infrastructure as Europe’s regulatory landscape shifts

For much of the past decade, digital payments were discussed primarily in terms of convenience – faster checkout, simpler transfers, less paperwork. That framing is now outdated. Digital payments have become part of the core infrastructure of the European financial system, and the regulatory response reflects that shift. The European Central Bank’s most recent payments […]

19.06.2026 13:37
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Nicosia aims to become a premier destination for accessible sports tourism
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Nicosia aims to become a premier destination for accessible sports tourism

Strovolos and the wider Nicosia area are set to be promoted as a model accessible sports and tourism destination through the implementation of the European project SPORTS4ALL. The 24-month project, which is being carried out under the Interreg VI-A Greece-Cyprus Cooperation Programme, will run from December 2025 until December 2027. The partnership behind the initiative […]

19.06.2026 13:05
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Startups need customers before investors, says seasoned entrepreneur
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Startups need customers before investors, says seasoned entrepreneur

‘Europe needs ecosystems, not just capital’ Europe’s long-term competitiveness will depend less on the amount of money available to startups and more on the strength of the ecosystems supporting them, according to seasoned entrepreneur, policy advisor and angel investor Ana Barjasic. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail on the sidelines of the 2026 European Innovation Council […]

19.06.2026 13:02
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Cyprus stock exchange extends suspension for four firms
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Cyprus stock exchange extends suspension for four firms

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) announced on Friday that it has extended the suspension of trading for shares of four companies listed on its Emerging Companies Market for an additional two months. This decision, effective until August 24, 2026, affects Rianeson Investments Plc, G.A.P. Vassilopoulos Public Ltd, A.J. Green Shell Plc, and K. Kouimtzis S.A. […]

19.06.2026 12:31
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Investigations into disappearance of Bangladeshi student continue
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Investigations into disappearance of Bangladeshi student continue

Larnaca police on Friday said investigations into the 22-year-old Bangladeshi student missing from his home in Oroklini since last week are continuing. “As part of the examinations, all technological tools are being utilised to locate the 22-year-old and/or the places he was or visited from the moment he left his place of residence,” police said. […]

19.06.2026 12:17
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Logicom sales decline amid weaker activity in key markets
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Logicom sales decline amid weaker activity in key markets

Logicom Public Ltd reported a sharp drop in profit attributable to shareholders for the first quarter of 2026, falling by 55.2 per cent to €10.7m, compared with €23.9m in the same period last year, according to the company’s interim management report.  The decline was mainly attributed to the lower write-off of negative goodwill from the acquisition of investments, as well as reduced turnover, gross profit and other income.  […]

19.06.2026 12:15
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Hourly-paid government workers to stage 24-hour strike
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Hourly-paid government workers to stage 24-hour strike

Hourly-paid government workers will hold a 24-hour strike on Wednesday to protest over low wages and unresolved labour demands, they said on Friday. The action was announced by unions SEK, PEO and Deok, which are seeking pay rises and additional benefits as part of negotiations to renew the collective agreement for 2025-2027. The unions are […]

19.06.2026 12:11
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Understanding defence and coping mechanisms
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Understanding defence and coping mechanisms

By Dr Vasilios Silivistris We all face stress, conflict and emotional strain at different points in our lives. How we respond to these pressures can have a significant impact on our mental and emotional wellbeing. Two ideas often discussed in psychology are defence mechanisms and coping mechanisms. Although they may sound similar, they work in […]

19.06.2026 12:00
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Paphos village launches summer farmers’ market
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Paphos village launches summer farmers’ market

Residents and visitors will soon be able to buy fresh local produce directly from growers as Statos-Ayios Fotios launches an open-air farmers market on June 28. The market will run every Sunday until September 13, featuring seasonal fruit, vegetables, and traditional products from the Paphos mountain region. The initiative by the community council aims to […]

19.06.2026 11:50
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Euro area wage growth shows signs of cooling off
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Euro area wage growth shows signs of cooling off

The European Central Bank (ECB) released its updated wage tracker this week, indicating that negotiated wage pressures remain stable as the year progresses. Data covering agreements signed up to the end of May 2026 suggests that negotiated wage growth will reach approximately 2.6 per cent by the end of December 2026. The headline indicator, which […]

19.06.2026 11:34
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‘State recognises good work of the police’
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‘State recognises good work of the police’

The work of police officers was praised on Friday by Justice Minister Costas Fitiris who reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening training and professional development. Addressing officers, trainees, and academy staff at the police academy’s graudation ceremony, Fitiris said police officers “operate on the front line under demanding conditions while face growing responsibilities”. He said […]

19.06.2026 11:31
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Fire closes Nicosia-Larnaca highway
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Fire closes Nicosia-Larnaca highway

Both lanes on the Nicosia-Larnaca motorway towards Larnaca were closed on Friday morning after a fire broke out in trees near the Kosi exit, police said. Firefighters are at the scene tackling the blaze. Drivers heading to Larnaca are being diverted via the Lympia exit onto the old Nicosia-Larnaca road.

19.06.2026 11:26
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Ellinas Finance shareholders approve dividend
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Ellinas Finance shareholders approve dividend

Ellinas Finance Public Company Ltd shareholders approved a dividend of 1.75 cents per share, representing 3.9 per cent of the nominal value of €0.45, during the company’s annual general meeting held on Thursday. Shares will trade with the right to the dividend until July 3, 2026, while the ex-dividend date is set for July 6, […]

19.06.2026 11:16
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Paphos mayor warns against skateboarders damaging cultural site
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Paphos mayor warns against skateboarders damaging cultural site

Strict measures will be taken against those who damage the not-yet-opened Historical Documentation Centre in Paphos, including skateboarders, acting mayor Angelos Onisiforou said. He said damage has been caused to “marble surfaces, corners, railings and other fixtures” at the centre, by scooters, skateboards and other vehicles. He described the acts as “vandalism” and said anyone […]

19.06.2026 11:13
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Scotland will revel as underdogs against Morocco
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Scotland will revel as underdogs against Morocco

Scotland will relish their role as underdogs in Friday’s World Cup group game against Morocco who look even better now than in 2022 when they reached the semi-finals, coach Steve Clarke said. After a nervy 1-0 win against minnows Haiti on Saturday, Scotland know a draw could clinch a place in the knockout rounds of […]

19.06.2026 10:58
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Petrolina approves dividend at annual general meeting
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Petrolina approves dividend at annual general meeting

Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd shareholders approved a final dividend of 5.8 per cent, or 2.0 cents per share, during the company’s annual general meeting held on Thursday. The dividend payout is scheduled for July 28, 2026, for all shareholders recorded in the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) register by June 29, 2026. Shares in the company […]

19.06.2026 10:57
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53 years of waiting ends in glory at Knicks’ championship parade
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53 years of waiting ends in glory at Knicks’ championship parade

A sometimes-raucous crowd estimated at more than one million people lined the streets of Manhattan on Thursday for an event 53 years in the making: a championship parade honouring the New York Knicks. Past franchise legends such as Patrick Ewing rode in convertibles through the Canyon of Heroes and waved to the adoring crowd, an […]

19.06.2026 10:54
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Selk reappoints Odysseas Christodoulou as president
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Selk reappoints Odysseas Christodoulou as president

Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (Selk) president Odysseas Christodoulou will continue to lead the organisation following the completion of the statutory proceedings of the association’s 65th Annual General Meeting, which resulted in the formation of a new board of directors. During the first meeting of the newly formed board, president Odysseas Christodoulou retained […]

19.06.2026 10:51
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Adopt a Ship marks 20 years of bringing pupils closer to shipping
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Adopt a Ship marks 20 years of bringing pupils closer to shipping

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC)’s ‘Adopt a Ship’ programme marked its 20th anniversary this year, with teachers, schools and shipping companies recognised for their role in one of Cyprus’ longest-running maritime education initiatives.  The closing ceremony for the 2025–2026 programme was hosted by Columbia Shipmanagement, bringing together teachers, industry representatives and organisers to celebrate another year of cooperation between classrooms and the shipping sector.  Teachers who took p

19.06.2026 10:45
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