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FMD cases rise to 121 livestock units

A total of 121 livestock units have now been affected by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), following the confirmation of a new case announced on Wednesday. Second-dose vaccination coverage currently stands at 84 per cent for cattle, 78 per cent for sheep and 41 per cent for pigs, according to figures released on Thursday. The latest case […]

11.06.2026 21:28

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Defence challenges welfare role in teen suicide trial

The defence in the trial concerning the suicide of a teenager in 2019 sought on Thursday to downplay the responsibility of the social welfare services, while a key prosecution witness insisted more could have been done to prevent the boy from taking his own life. Andreas Andreou, a criminal investigator, was being cross-examined by Andreas […]

11.06.2026 20:42

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Paphos women’s gathering raises awareness for Women’s Shelter

A heartfelt and empowering day event honouring women’s freedom, autonomy and acceptance is arriving soon in Paphos. After the warm response the first Be in Your Nature gathered, organisers are now getting ready for a second edition of the social awareness initiative. Lea Women’s Center, together with FemNEST, Business Women’s Society, and Hamishi Nashi, invite […]

11.06.2026 19:37

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Police launch DigiPol portal to bring services online

The police have launched DigiPol, a new digital platform that allows members of the public to access a wide range of police services online. The portal became operational on Thursday, providing access through the gov.cy platform to more than 30 police services without requiring citizens to visit police stations or offices in person. Available services […]

11.06.2026 19:33

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Cyprus leads EU migrant relocation programme

A total of 3,039 international protection applicants have been relocated from Cyprus to other European Union member states under the bloc’s Voluntary Solidarity Mechanism (VSM) since June 2022, the deputy migration ministry said on Thursday. “The completion of the programme confirms the effectiveness of operational coordination between the Republic of Cyprus, the European Commission, the […]

11.06.2026 19:09

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IATA urges passengers to leave bags behind in aircraft evacuations

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a new passenger safety campaign warning travellers that taking cabin baggage during an aircraft evacuation can put lives at risk.  The campaign, called ‘Save a Life, Not a Bag’, urges passengers to follow crew instructions, leave all belongings behind and move quickly to the nearest usable exit when told to evacuate.  It is supported by aviation safety […]

11.06.2026 18:32

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Cannabis lollipops, counterfeit goods seized

A large quantity of suspected counterfeit goods and 1,440 cannabis lollipops were seized during a joint operation by customs officers and the drug squad (Ykan) in Limassol. The goods were found on Wednesday in three containers that arrived from Greece, during random inspections at the premises of a transport company. The Customs Department announced on […]

11.06.2026 18:28

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56 beaches awarded Blue Flag status

Nearly half of Cyprus’ bathing beaches, along with two marinas, were awarded Blue Flags for 2026 on Thursday, with Environment Minister Maria Panayiotou describing the achievement as recognition of the country’s environmental management efforts. Addressing the event in Ayia Napa, during which 56 beaches and two marinas out of 123 bathing water areas received awards, […]

11.06.2026 18:13

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Fresh leads emerge in ‘Videogate’ probe

Investigators looking into the affair dubbed ‘Videogate’ gave the attorney-general an update this week, with reports on Thursday suggesting they’ve uncovered new evidence that could lead to criminal indictments. Daily Politis said independent criminal investigator Andreas Paschalides met with senior officials at the attorney-general’s office on Wednesday. The paper said new information has come to […]

11.06.2026 17:55

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ECB raises rates as Middle East war fuels inflation concerns

European Central Bank (ECB) policymakers raised interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, citing mounting inflation pressures linked to the war in the Middle East and warning that the conflict poses growing risks to both prices and economic growth across the euro area. The ECB Governing Council said it remains committed to ensuring inflation […]

11.06.2026 17:27

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Jazz icon Claire Martin to close Minthis Music Festival 2026 on July 12

The Minthis Music Festival 2026 will conclude on July 12, 2026 with an evening dedicated to the elegance and rhythm of jazz, featuring acclaimed British vocalist Claire Martin. An eight-time winner of the British Jazz Awards, Martin is widely regarded as one of the finest jazz singers of her generation, with a long-standing international career […]

11.06.2026 17:21

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Serena out of Queen’s doubles after partner Mboko injured

Serena Williams’ comeback was put on hold on Thursday as her doubles partner Victoria Mboko withdrew from the Queen’s Club WTA event with a knee injury. After nearly four years away, the 44-year-old American great partnered Canadian teenager Mboko to victory against Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe in front of a sell-out crowd on Tuesday. […]

11.06.2026 17:01

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Union demands abolition of CoLA ceiling, increase in payments

Trade union Isotita on Thursday demanded the abolition of the upper limit to the proportion of a worker’s salary which can be added on to it through the cost-of-living allowance (CoLA), saying that prices have already risen by more than that amount since the start of the year. A deal struck by trade unions, the […]

11.06.2026 16:57

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Who do you support in the World Cup?

With Greece – let alone Cyprus – not in the World Cup, we asked people on the streets of Nicosia which country they’ll be rooting for.

11.06.2026 16:36

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Health services plan checks on delivery drivers

State health services said on Thursday they plan to launch inspections of food delivery drivers to examine the conditions under which food and beverages are transported. “The point is to focus on the problem and how to solve it. The next step is to involve the police and municipalities so that we can coordinate a […]

11.06.2026 16:27

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Cyprus Cement Public Company buys back own shares

The Cyprus Cement Public Company Ltd announced on Thursday that it purchased a portion of its own equity through the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE. During the session held on June 10, 2026, the company successfully finalised the purchase of 1,660 own shares The shares were acquired at a price of €1.30 per share, which represents […]

11.06.2026 16:08

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Preliminary objections raised in Thanasis Nicolaou case

A preliminary objection was submitted on Thursday regarding the revised indictment in the case of private prosecutions on behalf of the family of Thanasis Nicolaou, which relieves some of the accused from certain charges. During the proceedings, the prosecution submitted its positions in writing and the court was informed of the pre-trial objection. On behalf […]

11.06.2026 15:57

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Larnaca waterfront lighting upgrade underway

Lighting upgrades along Larnaca’s seafront are underway at Mackenzie Beach and will soon begin at Finikoudes, the municipality announced on Thursday. According to a municipal press release, the installation of new streetlights at Mackenzie is around two-thirds complete and is expected to be finished within the next 10 days. Work to replace streetlights along Athinon […]

11.06.2026 15:51

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Court hears allegations of intimidation as four remanded in organised crime investigation

Four suspects accused of participating in an alleged criminal organisation were remanded by the Larnaca district court on Thursday after police outlined claims of threats, intimidation, fraud and financial exploitation involving a 77-year-old complainant in a case spanning several years. The suspects include a 44-year-old businessman from Larnaca, a 42-year-old accountant and businessman from Nicosia, […]

11.06.2026 15:38

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Pricey World Cup keeps fans away, hits US hotels, airlines

Hours before the World Cup kickoff, the boost to travel and tourism expected from this year’s biggest sporting event has yet to materialize. For years, the tournament was expected to deliver a windfall for America’s travel industry, now grappling with declining international visitors amid what rights groups describe as a climate of fear. The swarms […]

11.06.2026 15:25

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Erhurman: We are much further ahead than where we started on Cyprus problem

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Thursday said that significant progress has been made since he was elected to the role in October last year, saying that “we are much further ahead than where we started on the Cyprus issue”. “The Turkish Cypriot people have a will for a solution, and the president is obliged […]

11.06.2026 15:08

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Winemaking becomes an art in Cyprus hills

Since 2019, founders of the Oinou Yi winery, the Vasiliades family has created estate-grown wines in Omodos, now with the guidance of oenologist Victor Bankov and consulting Greek oenologist Artemis Toulaki. Grapes include Xynisteri, Vasilissa and Promara, the Greek Assyrtiko, Muscat of Alexandria, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon with reds Maratheftiko, Giannoudi, Lefkada and Mavro […]

11.06.2026 15:00

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Cyprus Bloomsday Festival celebrates women’s voices in the work of James Joyce

Back again to celebrate the work of the great Irish writer, James Joyce, Ideogramma collaborates with the Irish embassy to bring the fifth edition of the Cyprus Bloomsday Festival. On Tuesday, ARTos House in Agioi Omologites will host the special summer event on its rooftop. This year, the event is titled Women’s Voices in the […]

11.06.2026 14:58

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Cypriot sailor Kontides crowned world number one ranking for sixth time

Pavlos Kontides has returned to the top of the ILCA7 world rankings for a sixth time, following a strong series of results anchored by his European Championship victory in Croatia. The latest update places him back at the summit of the discipline less than a year after he last held the position. The two-time Olympic […]

11.06.2026 14:57

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