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Etek proposes linear park spanning Nicosia’s Venetian moat

The technical chamber (Etek) has proposed transforming the Venetian moat and surrounding perimeter of old Nicosia into a continuous linear park from Paphos Gate to Famagusta Gate, as part of a wider plan to restructure and revitalise the capital’s historic centre. The proposal, submitted to President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday, sets out a framework in […]

09.06.2026 14:04

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Christodoulides promises review of EAC pylon project after residents’ protest

President Nikos Christodoulides intervened directly in a dispute over a planned electricity authority (EAC) pylon in Pano Polemidia on Tuesday, assuring residents that the project’s design would be altered following a protest by families living near the proposed installation. The president was attending a foundation stone ceremony for the ‘Adonis III’ residential development when residents […]

09.06.2026 13:58

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Defamation not protected speech, says Cleanthous

Costas Cleanthous, businessman and Phileleftheros publisher, raised the issue of the limits of freedom of expression, saying that democratic free speech cannot be used as justification for defamation. He also warned that misinformation undermined institutions and eroded social trust. “Freedon of expression is the foundation of democratic society,” he said in a statement published in […]

09.06.2026 13:54

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Police confirm Europol did not examine original devices in Sandy investigation

Police confirmed on Tuesday that electronic devices linked to the Sandy investigation were never sent to Europol for forensic examination, clarifying that the European agency reviewed files and findings produced by Cypriot investigators rather than conducting its own analysis of the original hardware. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, police spokesman Vyron Vyronos informed that mobile […]

09.06.2026 13:53

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Government recruitment drive spurs on contract soldier’s salary raise

The defence ministry is seeking to attract more applicants to the National Guard’s contract soldier (Syop) scheme through improved salaries and expanded career opportunities, as the latest recruitment process remains open until July 13. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail on Tuesday, the ministry explained that the revised framework is designed to encourage greater participation from […]

09.06.2026 13:48

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Don’t just watch the World Cup – play along with the Cyprus Mail!

The World Cup is finally here – and so is the Cyprus Mail World Cup 2026 Predictor. Think you know who’s going all the way? Pick your group winners, predict the knockout rounds, and choose your world champion before a ball is kicked. Then follow the tournament to see just how many of your predictions […]

09.06.2026 13:23

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Cypriot company Easternmed expands in Brussels with major office deal

Cypriot company Easternmed Real Estate Capital Plc has completed a major investment in Brussels, after acquiring the full share capital of Arlon 75BV, the company that owns The Muse, a newly delivered office building in the Belgian capital’s European Quarter. The deal, which gives Easternmed indirect control of the property, was confirmed through separate announcements […]

09.06.2026 13:11

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Seven extradited over alleged €700m international investment fraud

Seven individuals arrested in Cyprus for an alleged €700 million international investment fraud have been extradited to Belgium and France after all legal proceedings were completed, authorities announced on Tuesday. The suspects were arrested in Limassol on October 27, 2025, during a coordinated operation involving authorities in Cyprus, France and Belgium. The case centres on […]

09.06.2026 13:01

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No new foot and mouth cases detected

No new cases of foot and mouth disease (FMD) have been detected so far, veterinary association chairman Demetris Epaminondas said on Tuesday. “So far, we haven’t had any positive results. All results have been negative, and we are waiting for the next batch of tests,” he said. According to Epaminondas, testing carried out on Sunday […]

09.06.2026 12:52

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Erhurman demands preconditions be met before any expanded Cyprus talks

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman has called for the objectives and content of a possible expanded 5+1 meeting on the Cyprus issue to be clearly defined in advance, saying the process must be properly prepared if it is to produce a meaningful outcome. Speaking on Tuesday, following a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General’s personal envoy […]

09.06.2026 12:31

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UN report accuses Israel of enabling settler violence against Palestinians in West Bank

Israeli authorities are directly involved in settler attacks that have killed, injured and displaced Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, while Israeli security forces provide protection to settlers, a U.N. inquiry said on Tuesday. The report by the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory found that Israeli authorities have enabled settler attacks through […]

09.06.2026 12:18

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Over 3kg of cocaine seized in raid

A total of 3.23 kilogrammes of cocaine were seized from the home of a 36-year-old man during a police operation on Tuesday. “The large quantity of cocaine was carefully concealed and was located following methodical investigations by members of the drug squad (Ykan), as well as an assessment of the suspect’s conduct during the investigation,” […]

09.06.2026 12:09

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Haaland ready to carry Norway’s hopes after 28-year wait

Erling Haaland will carry the weight of Norway’s 28 years of longing when he leads the nation into the World Cup, marking the striker’s debut on the grandest international stage. Expectations will be sky-high for a player who has spent his career breaking scoring records. The Scandinavian side secured their first World Cup berth since […]

09.06.2026 11:56

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Supreme Court annuls search warrant against Nikos Clerides

The Supreme Court on Tuesday annulled the search warrant executed against lawyer Nikos Clerides in connection with the ‘Sandy case’, ruling that the warrant covering his home, office and vehicles could not stand, thus paving the way for the return of all material seized during the operation. The decision followed an application by Clerides, represented […]

09.06.2026 11:48

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Alleged Hamas cell dismantled in Cyprus and Greece

Authorities in Cyprus and Greece have dismantled what investigators describe as an active Hamas-linked cell operating across the two countries, with five people arrested so far and a sixth suspect identified but still at large, according to reports published on Tuesday. The investigation centres on a network of Palestinian nationals allegedly connected to Hamas activities […]

09.06.2026 11:45

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Eurobank Research named top forecaster in Cyprus

Eurobank Research has been named Cyprus’ leading forecaster for a second consecutive year in the Focus Economics Analyst Forecast Awards 2026, recording strong performances against a field of established international and domestic banks and financial institutions. The bank said that its Economic Analysis and Research Unit, known as Eurobank Research, secured first place overall and […]

09.06.2026 11:12

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Bank of Cyprus named best bank in Cyprus by Global Finance

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) has been named the best bank in Cyprus in the World’s Best Banks Awards 2026 by Global Finance, with the international publication citing the lender’s strong performance and strategic initiatives during 2025. The award comes at a time when Western Europe’s banking sector is facing lower interest rates and increased […]

09.06.2026 11:09

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Hadjimanolis hails new strategy for Europe’s maritime sector

The Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU advanced key transport and maritime files in Luxembourg on Monday, as ministers adopted conclusions on European shipping and ports, while also discussing cleaner mobility, supply chain resilience and the sector’s decarbonisation path beyond 2030.  The Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council, in its transport formation, was held on June 8, 2026, and was chaired […]

09.06.2026 10:58

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Black bear hunt continues in Japan’s Utsunomiya as 94 schools remain closed

The hunt for a black bear spotted more than a dozen times in the Japanese city of Utsunomiya continued on Tuesday as all 94 municipal primary and middle schools were closed for a second straight day. The adult bear, with an estimated weight of about 100 kg (220 lbs), was last seen early on Tuesday […]

09.06.2026 10:45

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Russian attacks on Ukraine kill three; Zelenskiy upbeat on talks with U.S. envoys

Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region killed a pregnant woman and two other people, Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday, while Russia-annexed Crimea said it was repelling drone attacks. The strikes follow large air attacks by Russia on Ukraine in recent weeks, while Kyiv has intensified long-range drone strikes on Russian oil […]

09.06.2026 10:39

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Trump greeted with boos at NBA Finals in Madison Square Garden

Basketball fans greeted U.S. President Donald Trump with a chorus of loud boos on Monday, as the Republican became the first sitting U.S. president to attend the NBA Finals at Game 3 of the championship series between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. Attending as a guest of Knicks president James Dolan, Trump […]

09.06.2026 10:35

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Cyprus is about to get very noisy

Gird your loins Cyprus! Every four years, we become a much, much noisier island. And the moment is almost upon us… No it’s not the panayiri to end all panayiris. It’s not a wedding convoy. Nor have all the dogs in the neighbourhood gone into collective heat and decided to bark even more frantically than […]

09.06.2026 10:29

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Nature and climbing retreat invites you to offline weekend

“The best weekend you’ll have this summer has no Wi-Fi,” says Unplugged Cyprus as it gets ready for another offline retreat – no phones, no screens, just Akamas’ wild nature. The Nature and Climbing Retreat this month will be a two-night experience in the outdoor beauty of Cyprus. Organisers Unplugged Cyprus and Mountain Expeditions Cyprus […]

09.06.2026 10:05

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Audit office flags limited oversight powers and governance gaps at Cyprus Sports Organisation

The Audit Office has raised concerns over the Cyprus Sports Organisation’s (KOA) ability to effectively oversee sports federations, saying the body lacks meaningful intervention and enforcement tools beyond the withholding of state grants. In a report examining the organisation’s structure, grant monitoring procedures and oversight of private gymnastics schools, the Audit Office identified a series […]

09.06.2026 09:52

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