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With critics circling, Mbappe turns to favourite stage at World Cup

Kylian Mbappe heads into France’s World Cup opener against Senegal on Tuesday with questions swirling around him after a season that has left the country’s biggest football star under immense pressure. The France captain drew a blank in warm-up games against Ivory Coast and Northern Ireland and ended the season at Real Madrid without a […]

16.06.2026 10:36

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Norway’s Haaland aiming to extend his goal-scoring rampage against Iraq

Human goal machine Erling Haaland will seek to get his World Cup account up and running immediately when Norway take on Iraq on Tuesday to end the country’s nearly three-decade absence from football’s elite tournament. The giant, rampaging centre forward netted 16 times in Norway’s eight World Cup qualifying games and racked up an unmatched […]

16.06.2026 10:30

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Anastasiades takes receipt of Mafia State findings

Former President Nicos Anastasiades was on Tuesday morning informed of the findings of the anti-corruption authority’s report into allegations made against him by journalist Makarios Drousiotis, who formerly worked as his advisor, in his book Mafia State. He was informed of the findings by the authority’s head, Harris Poyiadjis, with the others implicated in the book […]

16.06.2026 10:14

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Two days, 50 musicians and dozens of music performances in Limassol’s streets

This weekend is bound to be celebratory as people around the globe mark the International Day of Music. Inspired by the French Fête de la Musique, the Alliance Française Limassol and Limassol Municipality are once again joining forces to organise a two-day fiesta and musical extravaganza that transforms the city centre into one giant open-air […]

16.06.2026 10:14

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Israeli investment activity in Larnaca discussed at chamber meeting

The growing presence of Israeli entrepreneurs in Larnaca was discussed on Monday during a meeting between Larnaca chamber of commerce and industry president (Evel) Nakis Antoniou and Israel’s Ambassador to Cyprus Oren Anolik. According to the chamber, the meeting took place at its offices as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation and exchange views on economic development […]

16.06.2026 10:01

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Prison wardens report Cyprus to Council of Europe

Trade union Isotita has reported the Cypriot government to the Council of Europe over alleged mistreatment of prison wardens who are members and representatives of the union. According to news website Alpha, the case has been officially registered at the European committee of social rights, which is the Council of Europe’s monitoring body for the […]

16.06.2026 09:46

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Doubts persist over US-Iran deal as Strait of Hormuz reopening looms

Doubts swirled around the U.S.-Iran interim deal to end the war in the Middle East as shippers said it could take weeks for confidence to return after any reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and fundamental questions remained unanswered. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday a preliminary agreement to end the conflict had been […]

16.06.2026 09:42

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American Academy Larnaca STEM racing demonstrations: inspiring primary school students across Cyprus

As part of an educational initiative led by teachers of our school, in collaboration with the National Coordinator of the STEM Racing programme, formerly known as F1 in Schools, a visit took place at Aradippou D’ Primary School on 21/11/25. During the visit, an interactive demonstration related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) was […]

16.06.2026 09:00

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Oil falls after US-Iran deal but shipping remains wary over Hormuz

The agreement between the US and Iran to end their military standoff has brought immediate relief to international markets, sending oil prices lower and easing fears over energy supplies.  However, as of Tuesday morning, June 16, the picture for global shipping remains far more complicated.  The agreement is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy […]

16.06.2026 08:55

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Motorcycle set on fire

A motorcycle was set on fire in the Nicosia district village of Akaki shortly after midnight on Tuesday, the police said. The police told the Cyprus News Agency that they were informed of the burning motorcycle at around 12.15am, and that the motorcycle had bene left on a football pitch. Firefighters attended the scene shortly […]

16.06.2026 08:44

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Turkish Cypriot journalist Bilbay Eminoglu dead at 49

Turkish Cypriot journalist Bilbay Eminoglu died on Tuesday at the age of 49. He was the founder and editor-in-chief of news website Giynik, and had been in intensive care since being hospitalised on Wednesday last week due to cardiac and respiratory failure. The Cyprus Turkish journalists’ association wrote of his death that he “dedicated many […]

16.06.2026 08:39

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Cyprus positions itself as a strategic bridge between three continents

Cyprus’ role as a bridge between Europe, the Middle East and Africa came into focus on Monday, as officials, business leaders and investment experts gathered in Nicosia for the EuroMED Days conference.  The event, held at a hotel in the capital on the occasion of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, focused on strengthening economic cooperation, investment and technological interconnection across the […]

16.06.2026 08:33

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Cyprus savers still earn less than eurozone peers

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) this week published new figures showing that significant differences remain between interest rates offered by Cypriot banks and those prevailing across the eurozone, although the gap has narrowed in several categories. Indeed, the latest CBC report showed that both deposit rates and lending rates in Cyprus continue to diverge […]

16.06.2026 08:30

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Raouna: Opening of EU negotiations belongs to the people of Moldova

European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna on Tuesday said that the opening of negotiations for Moldova to accede to the European Union “belongs, above all, to the people of Moldova”. “Their European aspirations, resilience in difficult times, and belief in a democratic and prosperous future have been the driving force behind this journey,” she said. […]

16.06.2026 08:17

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Group G: Iran fight back twice against New Zealand while own goal saves Belgian blushes against Egypt

Iran and New Zealand share four-goal thriller amid political tensions Iran twice came from behind to earn a dramatic 2-2 draw with New Zealand in a gripping Group G encounter at Los Angeles Stadium on Monday, with the match unfolding against the backdrop of protests against Tehran’s government and tentative diplomatic moves to end the […]

16.06.2026 08:04

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Cyprus graduate employment matches European average

Young graduates in Cyprus achieved an employment rate of 82.3 per cent in 2025, closely mirroring the European Union average, according to a report from Eurostat. The overall employment rate for recent graduates across the European Union aged 20 to 34 reached 83.0 per cent in 2025, marking an increase from the 82.3 per cent […]

16.06.2026 08:00

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Guterres, Erdogan discuss Cyprus

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone call late on Monday night to discuss the Cyprus problem, among other geopolitical developments. According to the Turkish presidential communications directorate, Erdogan and Guterres discussed “the latest developments on the island of Cyprus”, with the call coming hours after UN envoy […]

16.06.2026 07:54

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US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in flames in California, killing all 8 crew aboard

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed on takeoff on Monday at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert, bursting into flames and killing all eight crew members aboard, Air Force officials said. The eight-engine, jet-powered aircraft, built to carry a wide array of nuclear and conventional bombs, was on a routine […]

16.06.2026 07:47

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Today’s weather: Temperatures continue to rise

Tuesday’s weather will be mostly clear across most of the island, though clouds are expected to gather during the afternoon in the mountains. Temperatures are expected to rise to 35 degrees Celsius inland, 29 degrees Celsius on the west coast, 31 degrees Celsius on the rest of the coasts, and 26 degrees Celsius in the […]

16.06.2026 07:42

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Cyprus sees minor rise in industrial output

Industrial output in Cyprus saw a marginal rise of 0.1 per cent in April 2026, mirroring the modest growth observed across the wider euro area and the European Union. According to first estimates released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, this uptick represents a stabilisation of industrial activity on the island following […]

16.06.2026 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now: startups, tech, IMF, fintech, Hormuz, competitiveness, jobs

The Cyprus Economy and Competitiveness Council on Monday presented the Cyprus Competitiveness Report 2025, highlighting the need to attract more productive investments that create genuine economic activity, new jobs and knowledge transfer as one of the country’s foremost economic priorities. Presenting the report’s findings in Nicosia, University of Cyprus economics professor Sofronis Clerides, who led the […]

16.06.2026 07:30

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Morgan Stanley bullish on Greek banks despite years of gains

Morgan Stanley has initiated coverage of Greece’s banking sector with a positive stance, arguing that the investment case for Greek lenders remains compelling despite the strong rally recorded in recent years. The American investment bank maintained overweight recommendations for Alpha Bank, Eurobank and Piraeus Bank, while adopting a neutral stance on the National Bank of […]

16.06.2026 07:00

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Independent experts deem CTC offer for Ermes fair and reasonable

An independent evaluation report has concluded that the €0.014 per share offer made by the Cyprus Trading Corporation (CTC) for the acquisition of Ermes Department Stores is fair and reasonable under the current circumstances. The assessment, prepared by Grant Thornton and published on June 12, 2026, examines the mandatory takeover bid for the remaining shares […]

16.06.2026 06:30

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Wholesale trade rises in Cyprus as motor vehicle turnover falls

Wholesale trade turnover in Cyprus rose sharply in the first quarter of 2026, while activity in the sales and repair of motor vehicles sector declined compared with the same period a year earlier. According to the Cyprus statistical service (Cystat), the turnover value index of wholesale trade, excluding motor vehicles, recorded an annual increase of 11.2 per cent in […]

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