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England boosts tenants’ rights without abolishing landlords’

From May 1, English tenancy law brings an end to no-reason evictions, marking a new phase in the regulation of residential tenancies. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 constitutes a major reform of the housing market, as it redefines the relationship between landlord and tenant. It introduces clearer rules and a more balanced institutional framework, limiting […]

12.06.2026 09:40

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Indian Navy removes unexploded missile from Greek-owned tanker off Kochi

The Indian Navy has removed an unexploded missile warhead from a Greek-owned crude oil tanker after the vessel sailed for days with the projectile lodged inside one of its fuel tanks, in a case that has underlined the growing risks facing shipping around the Gulf of Oman. The Marshall Islands-flagged MT Olympic Life, a Very […]

12.06.2026 09:33

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Cyprus falls nine places in Global Peace Ranking

Cyprus fell nine places in the Global Peace Index 2026, ranking 80th worldwide, marking one of the sharpest declines recorded among European countries in this year’s assessment. The annual index, compiled by the Institute for Economics and Peace, evaluates 163 countries using indicators including levels of conflict, crime, militarisation, homicides, security conditions and public perceptions […]

12.06.2026 09:30

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Undiz lifestyle event delivers ultimate summer vibes at Isola Beach Bar

Undiz welcomed the summer season in the most refreshing and distinctive way, hosting a unique beach lifestyle event at Isola Beach Bar in Ayia Napa, bringing together influencers, media representatives and friends of the brand. Set against the backdrop of Undiz’s specially designed event space and the vibrant summer atmosphere of the beach, guests had […]

12.06.2026 09:30

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Police investigate alleged kidnapping of 22-year-old student after ransom demand

Police in Larnaca are investigating the alleged kidnapping of a 22-year-old foreign student after a ransom demand was reportedly made to his father. The case came to light shortly before 1am on Friday morning when the student’s roommate contacted police to report his disappearance. According to information under investigation, the 22-year-old, who resides in Larnaca, […]

12.06.2026 09:18

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Council of Europe rejects Turkish compliance claim in Cyprus property case

Turkey failed to persuade the Council of Europe’s ministerial committee that it has fulfilled its obligations under a landmark European Court of Human Rights ruling concerning property rights in Cyprus. The decision was taken during the committee’s examination of the property dimension of the Cyprus’ case against Turkey. According to the foreign ministry, member states […]

12.06.2026 09:11

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ENAVSMA fundraiser presents limited-edition handcrafted candles

The ENAVSMA Foundation presents a distinctive limited-edition collection of handmade soy candles, housed in custom-made ceramic vessels crafted by hand and designed with unique aesthetic appeal and character, with the support of Eurobank. The collectible candles have been created by Fotini Kamma of Circle.Φ, combining minimalist design with artisanal craftsmanship in two distinct styles, each […]

12.06.2026 09:00

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House fast-tracks selection committee as battle for chairs commences

The House formally approved on Thursday night the composition of its selection committee as well as the appointment of new parliamentary secretaries and the administrative clerk. The plenary session lasted just 13 minutes and was chaired by Diko MP Zacharias Koulias in the absence of House President Annita Demetriou, who is serving as acting head […]

12.06.2026 08:57

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Sunny weekend ahead as temperatures reach 34C

Cyprus is set for a predominantly sunny weekend with temperatures remaining close to seasonal averages. Friday will begin largely clear across the island, although some localised mist and low cloud may develop during the early morning before quickly clearing. As the day progresses, cloud is expected, bringing a small chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms […]

12.06.2026 08:30

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Cyprus, Greece, Israel and US launch Eastern Mediterranean energy centre

Cyprus, Greece, Israel and the United States established the Eastern Mediterranean Energy Centre in Houston on Friday and agreed to develop a joint roadmap for future energy cooperation. The agreement was reached during talks involving Energy Minister Michael Damianos, Greek Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou, Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter and US Energy Secretary Chris Wright. According […]

12.06.2026 08:19

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Trump says Iran peace deal could be signed this weekend as Tehran reviews pact

Hopes grew on Friday for peace between Iran and the United States after President Donald Trump said a deal could be signed as soon as this weekend, even as Tehran said it had not made a final decision on a pact. The deal, if confirmed, would be the most significant diplomatic breakthrough yet to end […]

12.06.2026 08:15

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Hwang and Oh strike as South Korea fight back to sink Czech Republic

South Korea rallied from a goal down to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 and make a winning start to their World Cup Group A campaign thanks to goals by Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyuon Thursday. The Koreans joined Mexico on three points at the top of the standings after the co-hosts defeated nine-man South Africa […]

12.06.2026 08:06

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DCO launches global expert network to boost digital cooperation

The Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO), which Cyprus is a member of, has announced the launch of its Global Expert Community (GEC), a new international platform aimed at mobilising expertise and strengthening collaboration to support high-impact digital initiatives across member states and beyond. The organisation said the initiative represents a further step in its efforts to […]

12.06.2026 08:00

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Excess liquidity in Cyprus banks falls to €17.4bn in 2025

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has announced that excess liquidity in the Cypriot banking system declined to €17.4 billion at the end of 2025, down from €18.4 billion a year earlier. The figures were included in a report entitled “The implementation of monetary policy in Cyprus”, which reviewed developments during 2025. According to the […]

12.06.2026 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now: employment, shipping, banks, fuel, CSE, CySEC

Cyprus shipping further strengthened its position as one of the island’s most important economic sectors in 2025, contributing around 7 per cent of GDP, approximately €1.9 billion, according to the Cyprus Shipping Chamber’s (CSC) annual report. The sector, which operates without direct state investment, continued to support the wider economy while reinforcing the international standing of the […]

12.06.2026 07:30

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CySEC and ESMA call for stronger EU supervision amid market shift

European financial regulators recently set out a renewed push for stronger EU-level supervision as capital markets become increasingly cross-border and technology-driven in a joint interview released earlier this month. The discussion, originally published by Philenews, featured European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) President Verena Ross and Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) Chairman George Theocharides, […]

12.06.2026 07:00

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CPI Holdings sells Debt CPI Bulgaria in strategic move

CPI Holdings Public Limited on Thursday issued a supplementary announcement to the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) regarding the sale of its 100 per cent stake in Debt CPI Bulgaria ADSIC, following its earlier disclosure dated June 9, 2026. The company said the update relates to the disposal of 650,000 ordinary registered dematerialised shares, representing the […]

12.06.2026 06:00

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Paphos assured over summer water supply

Paphos district governor Charalambos Pittokopitis on Thursday welcomed the Council of Ministers’ decision to allocate additional water for irrigation, saying the district should not face water supply cuts during the summer. “As the Paphos district local government organisation (EOA), we continue our close communication and cooperation with the Water Development Department (WDD) to ensure the […]

12.06.2026 04:24

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Our View: The constitutional time bomb of deputy ministries

It defies belief that for years now, the executive and the legislature have been pretending there is no constitutional issue with the deputy ministries, the first of which was introduced by the Nicos Anastasiades government in 2019. It was the deputy ministry of tourism, which replaced the CTO (Cyprus Tourism Organisation), and another four were […]

12.06.2026 04:20

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Mexico beat South Africa in chaotic opener as three players sent off

Mexico’s Julian Quinones unleashed a spectacular strike and Raul Jimenez scored a header as the co-hosts beat nine-man South Africa 2-0 in their World Cup Group A opener at Estadio Azteca on Thursday, in a match where three players were sent off. Quinones opened the scoring early after Sphephelo Sithole’s defensive error allowed Erik Lira […]

12.06.2026 00:09

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Mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged daughter’s suicide

A Canadian mother sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman in U.S. court on Thursday alleging that ChatGPT encouraged her daughter to commit suicide, the latest lawsuit to accuse the company of failing to address dangerous conversations between users and the company’s chatbot. Kristie Carrier said in a lawsuit filed in San Francisco state court […]

11.06.2026 22:48

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Trump cancels US strikes on Iran, citing progress in talks

President Donald Trump called off new U.S. military strikes on Iran on Thursday, saying “final points” of an initial peace deal had been approved and details of a signing ceremony would be announced shortly. Iran did not immediately respond to Trump’s announcement, which came hours after the president said the U.S. military would attack Iran […]

11.06.2026 22:37

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Awareness campaign targets fatty liver disease

Cypriots can expect new nationwide awareness and free screening initiatives for fatty liver disease, the Cyprus Liver Patients Association Prometheus said on Thursday to mark World Fatty Liver Day. “Through modern, non-invasive tests and targeted awareness campaigns, we seek to ensure the early diagnosis of liver disease,” the organisation said. Prometheus described fatty liver disease […]

11.06.2026 21:44

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Ministers stress closer legal-medical cooperation amid AI and health challenges

The need for closer cooperation between the legal and medical professions in addressing challenges arising from technological advances, artificial intelligence and the protection of patients’ rights was highlighted on Thursday at the first interdisciplinary conference on law and medicine in Nicosia. The conference, titled Developments in Health Law in Cyprus, was organised by the Cyprus […]

11.06.2026 21:31

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