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Govt amends ‘Breakfast for All’ scheme for preschools after criticism

Adjustments have been made to the government’s pilot “Breakfast for All” programme after concerns raised by parents over meal quality and portion sizes. The programme currently provides free breakfast to around 3,600 children attending public kindergartens in Larnaca and the Famagusta district. Approximately 2,600 children are participating in Larnaca and a further 1,000 in Famagusta […]

11.06.2026 13:15

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Police investigates new crypto scam

The police have launched investigations into a new suspected crypto scam after a 27-year-old woman filed a report at a police station in Paphos on Thursday. According to the police, the complainant reported that she sent a message to a social media group chat, requesting help with issues related to the buying and selling of […]

11.06.2026 13:09

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Greek and Turkish Cypriot entrepreneurs in Britain stress values behind success

Prominent British Cypriot entrepreneurs Theo Paphitis and Touker Suleyman recently shared their experiences and views on entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence and the role of the diaspora during a special event organised by the Cyprus Forum London at the Cyprus High Commission in London. The event aimed to highlight the contribution of the Cypriot diaspora to British […]

11.06.2026 13:06

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UN secures release of firefighter detained by Turkish Cypriots in Pyla buffer zone

A firefighter from the Republic who was detained by Turkish Cypriot authorities during an inspection in the Pyla buffer zone was released on Thursday following intervention by the United Nations. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, the United Nations said their “police officers had escorted the firefighter to a sensitive area on the Pyla plateau” as […]

11.06.2026 13:04

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Visa and OpenAI build infrastructure for secure AI-powered transactions

Visa has announced a strategic collaboration with OpenAI to facilitate secure payments within the rapidly evolving landscape of agentic commerce. The announcement was made during the Visa Payments Forum in San Francisco, where the companies revealed plans to leverage the global payment network and security infrastructure of Visa to support seamless, trusted transactions across OpenAI […]

11.06.2026 12:56

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Cyprus state employment edges higher amid concerns over public payroll

The total number of state employees in Cyprus reached 55,382 in May 2026, according to figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Thursday, representing a slight increase compared with the same month a year earlier. The latest data showed that the total state workforce increased by 77 employees, equivalent to 0.1 per cent, […]

11.06.2026 12:47

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Athens to Greek islands in minutes: faster, more flexible trips for Cypriot travellers

Cypriot travellers choosing the Greek islands for their summer holidays now have new travel options, as a helicopter flight service has been launched, connecting Athens with popular destinations across the Aegean and Ionian Seas. This service from Zela Jet, using their own branded twin-engine Agusta 109C helicopter based in Athens and serving domestic flights only, […]

11.06.2026 12:45

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Digital inclusion must start by asking who is missing from the conversation

Digital gender inclusion is not only about access to technology, but about ensuring that women and girls have a real role in shaping the digital world, according to gender equality commissioner Josie Christodoulou. Writing on her personal platform after taking part in a panel on digital gender inclusion, Christodoulou linked effective policymaking to a simple […]

11.06.2026 12:36

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Faster island travel for Cypriots with new Zela Jet helicopter service

Cypriot travellers heading to the Greek islands this summer now have a faster and more flexible way to move between Athens and some of Greece’s most popular holiday destinations, following the launch of a helicopter flight service by Zela Jet.  The service, operated with Zela Jet’s own branded twin-engine Agusta 109C helicopter, is based in Athens and covers domestic flights within Greece, offering passengers a quicker alternative for […]

11.06.2026 12:33

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Limassol Greens inauguration marks new tourism, lifestyle, investment milestone

Limassol Greens marked its official inauguration on June 3, 2026, celebrating a major milestone in the evolution of one of Cyprus’ most significant integrated golf resort and residential developments. Since opening its doors in October 2025, the resort has begun to bring to life a new model of premium living, golf, leisure and year-round hospitality, […]

11.06.2026 12:33

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More oldies playing than ever at as over-40s rock on

In a sport where youth is a highly prized commodity, the World Cup starting this week offers evidence you cannot keep a good man down. A record eight players aged 40 or older have been selected to play at the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States – one more than at all the […]

11.06.2026 12:29

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Illegal cigarette market grows in Cyprus, according to KPMG

Cyprus continues to experience an upward trend in the consumption of illegal cigarettes, according to a report released on Thursday by consulting and advisory firm KPMG. This annual report, conducted for Philip Morris International, highlighted that across the European Union, illicit cigarette consumption has surpassed 10 per cent of total volume for the first time […]

11.06.2026 12:19

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Fuel stations in Crimea run dry after fresh night of Ukrainian drone strikes

Fuel stations on the Russian-held Crimean peninsula were out of petrol on Thursday, Reuters witnesses said, as a Ukrainian campaign against supply lines to the peninsula escalates. A Reuters witness in Sevastopol, the peninsula’s largest city, said that there was no fuel at most local petrol stations, with supplies struggling even to keep up with […]

11.06.2026 12:19

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Ayia Napa Marina to welcome Salty Wine Festival 2026

Ayia Napa Marina will host the Salty Wine Festival 2026, a premier wine-tasting and cultural festival that aspires to establish itself as one of Cyprus’ most significant summer events. The festival will take place over June 20-21, 2026, from 5.30-10.30pm, across the stunning grounds of Ayia Napa Marina, offering visitors a unique experience that brings […]

11.06.2026 12:11

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Firefighter detained by Turkish Cypriots during buffer zone inspection

A firefighter from the Republic was detained by Turkish Cypriot authorities in the Pyla buffer zone on Thursday while carrying out a site inspection linked to seasonal fire prevention measures. The firefighter had entered the buffer zone accompanied by UN police officers as part of preparations for vegetation management ahead of the summer period. The […]

11.06.2026 12:11

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Palmas stresses training and morale at military exercise

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas highlighted the importance of training, readiness, and personnel development during the final phase of the “Dimitra 2026” military exercise at Kalo Chorio firing range in Larnaca on Thursday. Palmas stated that safeguarding Cyprus’ sovereignty and territorial integrity is essential for national security. “Our main duty is to train, educate and adapt […]

11.06.2026 12:05

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BoCCF’s FANEROMENI26 Festival to celebrate decade of culture, art, history

This year’s “FANEROMENI Arts Festival” (2016–2026) is set to mark a decade of culture, inspiration and collective creation. This year’s programme is a tribute to the past and a source of inspiration for the future, featuring performances that bring together culture, art, history and the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation’s (BoCCF’s) collections and museums into […]

11.06.2026 12:01

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‘A dog chasing its tail’: Akel enters housing crisis row

The “quarrel” between the government and Disy on the housing crisis resembles “a dog chasing its tail”, Akel said on Thursday, charging that there is little policy difference between the two. “They have been governing and continue to govern for 13 years, with the same policies, the same recipes, and the same results,” the party […]

11.06.2026 11:58

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Alpha Bank awards 4.2 million shares to staff under bonus scheme

Alpha Bank announced on Wednesday that it will distribute 4.2 million treasury shares free of charge to executives and employees under its 2025 Combined Bonus Plan (CBP). The decision was taken by the bank’s board of directors as part of the implementation of the performance-based remuneration programme covering the 2025 financial year. According to the […]

11.06.2026 11:58

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UK minister says violence in Northern Ireland is racist thuggery

Two days of anti-immigration violence in Northern Ireland is nothing but racist thuggery, Britain’s minister for the province said on Thursday, after police deployed water cannon to tackle rioters for a second night. Hilary Benn said there was less disorder on the streets of Belfast on Wednesday night as opposed to Tuesday, when rioters torched […]

11.06.2026 11:50

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Hamas investigation focuses on alleged ringleader as four suspects face court

Four men arrested in connection with an alleged Hamas cell operating in Cyprus are due to appear before the Larnaca district court on Thursday. The suspects, aged 32, 38, 54 and 57, were arrested following intelligence-led operations linked to allegations that a network had been established in Cyprus with connections to Hamas. According to Phileleftheros, […]

11.06.2026 11:46

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Appeal lodged against suspension of tourism ministry senior officer

An appeal was lodged on Thursday against Deputy Tourism Minister Costas Koumis’ suggestion that his ministry’s permanent secretary Neophytos Papadopoulos be suspended. The rift between Koumis and Papadopoulou first arose in the aftermath of an Iranian-made drone being fired at Cyprus in March, with the former believing it would cause a tourism crisis and the […]

11.06.2026 11:40

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Explore summer’s endless possibilities at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

There are destinations that simply offer a holiday, and then there are places that redefine the very essence of summer. Perched along the spectacular western coastline of Cyprus, just outside the vibrant city of Paphos, where the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean meet the protected landscapes of the Akamas Peninsula, Cap St Georges Hotel & […]

11.06.2026 11:35

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Turkish defence ministry warns France against Cyprus military deal

Turkey’s defence ministry on Thursday warned France against pursuing further military ties with the Republic of Cyprus, following Monday’s signing of a status of forces agreement between the Republic of Cyprus and France, which will, among other things, allow France to station troops on the island. “We reiterate once again that any military alliance targeting the […]

11.06.2026 11:25

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