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Cyprus prepares for annual robotics festival

Nicosia is set to become an innovation hub as the Cyprus Computer Society prepares to host the ninth Robotex Pancyprian Educational and Athletics Robotics Competition. Scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, and Sunday, June 28, 2026, the prestigious festival will take place at the University of Cyprus Sports Centre, welcoming the public between 10:00 a.m. […]

18.06.2026 06:00

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Group L: England roar past Croatia, Ghana claim points against Panama with last gasp strike

Kane at the double in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia Harry Kane scored a first-half brace, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford added goals after halftime and England kicked off its World Cup with a 4-2 victory over Croatia on Wednesday in an entertaining Group L clash at Arlington, Texas. The Three Lions earned their third […]

18.06.2026 04:55

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Ministry delighted with EU’s ‘excellent water quality’ listing

The European Commission’s first place listing for Cyprus’ ‘excellent’ bathing waters reflects the high level of environmental protection measures, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday. “The quality of bathing water is inextricably linked to public health and the protection of the marine environment,” it added.   The ministry highlighted the significance of water quality for […]

18.06.2026 04:25

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Our View: Selfish nursing unions are putting lives at risk

Every attempt by the government to address the nursing shortage at private hospitals has been blocked by unions. Some private hospitals and clinics are at risk of not being able to operate with the number of nurses they have and have received warnings from the authorities about this, but there is nothing they can do […]

18.06.2026 04:20

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Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their World Cup opener

Portugal and their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo were left frustrated after being held to a 1-1 draw by Group K rivals Democratic Republic of Congo in their World Cup clash in a sodden Houston on Wednesday. Portugal took the lead inside six minutes when Pedro Neto crossed for Joao Neves to head home from 15 metres as […]

17.06.2026 22:08

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Forestry department warns of fines over summer fire risk

The forestry department on Wednesday reminded the public that fines of €2,000 apply to the use of spark-producing equipment near state forests without a permit during the summer months. The restriction, which is in force from June 1 to September 30, applies to the use of tools, machinery and other equipment used for cutting or […]

17.06.2026 20:45

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Thirty-four arrested over illegal employment at Larnaca construction site

Thirty-four people were arrested on Wednesday during an operation targeting illegal and undeclared work at a construction site in Larnaca, police said. The operation was carried out by members of the immigration and migration service in cooperation with labour inspectors from the ministry of labour and social insurance. According to police, the inspection formed part […]

17.06.2026 20:28

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Limassol-Paphos motorway tunnel to close for maintenance next week

The tunnel on the Limassol-Paphos motorway heading towards Paphos will be closed for maintenance works from Monday, June 22, to Friday, June 26, the public works department announced on Wednesday. According to the Limassol district engineer’s office, maintenance of electromechanical installations will be carried out daily between 8am and 7pm by the electromechanical services department. […]

17.06.2026 20:19

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Why Cyprus needs a comprehensive, integrated and long-term energy plan

Recent warnings from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), concerns raised by the auditor-general and growing criticism from energy experts all point to the same conclusion: Cyprus urgently needs a comprehensive long-term energy strategy. The IMF’s 2026 Article IV assessment highlighted the country’s continued dependence on imported oil, lack of electricity interconnection and vulnerability to global […]

17.06.2026 19:46

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EU must shift from reacting to preventing hybrid threats, Raouna says

The challenge facing the European Union is to move from a reactive approach to one focused on anticipating and preventing hybrid threats, Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna told the European Parliament on Wednesday. Addressing a plenary session in Strasbourg on the protection of EU citizens’ data from hybrid threats, Raouna said the growing […]

17.06.2026 19:39

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AI will lead to labour shortages, Bezos says in optimistic talk

Artificial Intelligence will lead to labour shortages, not the replacement of humans, Amazon AMZN.O founder Jeff Bezos predicted in a highly optimistic appearance at the VivaTech technology conference in Paris on Wednesday. Bezos put forward a rosy vision of how technology will help humanity, speaking about projects including his space venture Blue Origin and his […]

17.06.2026 19:34

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EU parliament backs law allowing offshore detention centres

The European Parliament approved on Wednesday an overhaul of migration policy aimed at ramping up deportations and allowing member states to set up detention centres abroad, in what critics describe as a cruel system that weakens safeguards for asylum seekers. The move underlines the rise in anti-immigration sentiment across the European Union over the past […]

17.06.2026 19:31

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Paphos court imposes €55,000 in fines over fatal workplace accident

Three companies were fined a total of €55,000 by the Paphos district court over health and safety breaches linked to a fatal workplace accident, the labour inspection department announced on Wednesday. The prosecutions were brought by the department of the labour ministry following an investigation into the death of a worker at a construction site. […]

17.06.2026 19:16

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Anti-Skino Festival travels to Paphos coast this summer

Theatre, performing arts, music, camping and more make their comeback to one of Paphos district’s most beautiful regions. Gialia village, nestled in between Argaka and Pomos, welcomes the Anti-Skino Festival this summer for two days of theatre and community, deeply immersed in nature. The annual event takes place on August 28 and 29, taking over […]

17.06.2026 19:13

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Luigi Mangione plans ‘extreme emotional disturbance’ defence at CEO killing trial

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive in Manhattan, plans to argue at his murder trial that he was undergoing an extreme mental health crisis at the time of the alleged killing, a judge revealed at a hearing on Wednesday. The strategy poses steep legal hurdles but could lead to […]

17.06.2026 19:11

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Internal audit a key line of defence against corruption, finance minister says

Internal audit serves as a critical line of defence against corruption, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Wednesday. Addressing the general assembly of the Cyprus Association of Internal Auditors on behalf of President Nikos Christodoulides, Keravnos described internal audit as one of the key pillars of public and corporate governance. “It is an important internal […]

17.06.2026 19:07

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Wizz Air warns of rising costs from new EU passenger rights reforms

Budget airline Wizz Air has hit out at the European Parliament and Council following a political agreement to overhaul EU air passenger rights, warning that the reforms threaten to inflate ticket prices for millions of travellers. While acknowledging the need for transparent information, the low-cost carrier cautioned that the proposed package could erode the operational […]

17.06.2026 18:28

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CySEC puts EU supervision at centre of iFX EXPO in Limassol

George Theocharides, Chairman of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) opened iFX EXPO International 2026 in Limassol on Wednesday with a regulatory message aimed at an industry facing sharper scrutiny, faster technology shifts and a more demanding European policy environment. Addressing delegates at the City of Dreams Mediterranean, Theocharides set out the main regulatory […]

17.06.2026 17:29

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Court to rule on statements attributed to teen suicide

The Nicosia district court on Wednesday was asked to rule on whether statements attributed to 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou can be admitted as evidence in the criminal trial concerning his death by suicide. The issue concerns the admissibility of hearsay evidence and arose following the completion of the cross-examination of criminal investigator Andreas Andreou and at […]

17.06.2026 17:25

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Kombos praises progress towards closer EU ties with San Marino

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Wednesday visited San Marino and, alongside his Sammarinese counterpart Luca Beccari, said he welcomed progress towards a possible association agreement between the country and the European Union. “It is a distinct pleasure to be in San Marino … As we have celebrated 40 years of official relations between Cyprus and […]

17.06.2026 17:23

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Lebanon ceasefire lifts veil on scale of destruction and trauma

In the dimly lit hospital room where he has lived for months, Youssef Fares broke down in tears as he spoke of his home in the historic southern Lebanese city of Tyre – now a pile of rubble and rebar after Israeli strikes during a three-month war. An interim agreement between Iran and the United […]

17.06.2026 17:20

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Installation of 80,000 Limassol smart water meters completed

The Limassol district government has completed installing 80,000 smart water meters, it announced on Tuesday. The water meters can monitor real-time water usage and detect leaks. The number of smart meters represents over half of the total number of water meters Limassol oversees. “The use of technology is a key tool for protecting a precious […]

17.06.2026 17:14

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Judge dismisses US criminal indictment of Turkey’s Halkbank

A federal judge dismissed on Wednesday the U.S. Justice Department’s criminal indictment of Halkbank after President Donald Trump’s administration reached a deal with the Turkish state-run lender, ending a prosecution brought in 2019. The action was taken by Manhattan-based U.S. District Judge Richard Berman. The agreement, announced in March, promised to relieve a lingering irritant […]

17.06.2026 17:10

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Cyprus president vows full probe into anti‑corruption report within constitutional limits

President Nikos Christodoulides has said the government will take whatever actions are required under the Constitution to ensure a full investigation into the findings of the Independent Authority Against Corruption. Speaking to reporters at an event in Analiontas, Christodoulides said the government is awaiting the formal submission of the report to the Legal Service, which […]

17.06.2026 17:00

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