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Cyprus beer exports plunge in May

Cyprus’ total beer deliveries fell by 2.4 per cent year-on-year in May, driven by a steep contraction in exports, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). According to the data, total beer deliveries, covering both the domestic market and exports, reached 4,389,649 litres in May 2026, compared with 4,497,608 litres in May 2025, reflecting the […]

08.06.2026 16:01

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Psychologists’ council warns against illegal use of professional title

A strong warning against the illegal use of the title psychologist was issued by the Cyprus Psychologists Registration Council on Monday. It has adopted a zero-tolerance policy following a recent conviction of someone falsely claiming qualifications. The Limassol criminal court last week found an unregistered psychologist guilty of sexually abusing a 17-year-old patient, exploiting their […]

08.06.2026 16:00

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Günther Groissböck, Nelson Calzi to bring operatic grandeur to Minthis

The Minthis Music Festival 2026 continues on July 11, 2026 with a distinguished lyrical evening, featuring internationally celebrated Austrian bass Günther Groissböck, in collaboration with renowned La Scala pianist Nelson Calzi. Groissböck is acclaimed worldwide for his commanding voice, dramatic presence and profound musical interpretation. He has established himself on the stages of the world’s […]

08.06.2026 15:45

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EU introduces new hotline for victims of crime

The European Council on Monday approved a European Union law to “reinforce” the rights of victims of crime to receive information, support and protection via a new EU-hotline available via 116 006, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Monday. “No one should have to face the aftermath of crime alone. With the EU-wide helpline 116 […]

08.06.2026 15:36

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Mosquito-borne diseases conference to be held at ‘critical juncture’ for public health

A conference on mosquito-borne diseases will take place in Nicosia on Wednesday during a “critical juncture for public health in Europe,” the health ministry said on Monday. The conference is part of Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of the European Union. Conference attendees will share experiences with recent outbreaks, including the appearance of the Aedes […]

08.06.2026 15:31

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Food that travels: how Cypriots carry home through food

Food is not generally thought of as a record of history. But, recipes get handed down, meals are repeated, and habits turn into routines. In Cyprus, familiar dishes often hold signs of something larger, like migration, memory and cultural exchange. For families on the island and those that have moved away, traditional dishes mean more […]

08.06.2026 15:15

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EU earmarks €800m for Cyprus to tackle immigration

Cyprus is set to receive around €800 million for 2028-2034 to tackle immigration, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannides said on Monday. Earlier Deputy Minister for Immigration Nicholas Ioannides said Cyprus, as a frontline EU member state, must seek to increase funds to handle the situation, most of which should come from the EU. Both Ioannou and […]

08.06.2026 15:12

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Curium signs cooperation agreement with Dazhou, China

Curium municipality and the city of Dazhou, China have signed a friendly cooperation agreement following a visit from Chinese officials to promote long-term relations between the two cities, including in the areas of tourism, culture and trade. Attracting investment through international partnerships is a key strategy for Curium, its mayor Pantelils Georgiou said. He placed […]

08.06.2026 15:03

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Nine bi-communal business partnerships share €500,000 at Stelios awards

Nine bi-communal business partnerships received a total of €500,000 in Nicosia on Monday, at an awards ceremony that placed cooperation between Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot entrepreneurs at the centre of the island’s wider conversation on trust, coexistence and reunification.  The Stelios Bi-communal Business Partnership Awards were held at the offices of the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, in the presence of President Nikos Christodoulides, the UN envoy, […]

08.06.2026 15:01

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World Cup 2026: Why I’m not looking forward to it

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest in the tournament’s history. Hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico, it will feature 48 teams, 104 matches and stretch over more than five weeks from June 11 to July 19. It is the first World Cup to be staged across three countries and […]

08.06.2026 14:59

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‘World’s wealth always finds rare assets’: An interview with Evangelia Eliadou, Executive Director of Pafilia

Q: Luxury real estate has traditionally been associated with lifestyle. Why is the conversation changing now? For many years, luxury property was primarily marketed through emotion: lifestyle, design, location and prestige. Those elements remain important, but today we are seeing a much more strategic mindset among global investors. Ultra-high-net-worth individuals are becoming increasingly focused on […]

08.06.2026 14:45

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CBC to host financial literacy round table

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) will host a round table discussion on financial literacy on June 18, bringing together senior European central banking figures and presenting new research on public attitudes towards savings and investment. The event, titled “Financial Literacy for Life – European Citizens’ Dialogue”, will take place at the CBC amphitheatre between […]

08.06.2026 14:32

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The Cyprus traditions that refuse to disappear

Traditional Cypriot music drifts across Zygi harbour, ice cream melts in children’s hands, and crowds gather in anticipation of the Kataklysmos aquatic games. I arrive just as the event begins, eager to enjoy the traditions of the Flood Festival and experience the revival of customs celebrated in pre-1974 Kyrenia. For the past three years, the […]

08.06.2026 14:30

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Cyprus chamber of commerce launches ninth youth entrepreneurship awards

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced the launch of applications for the 2026 edition of its youth entrepreneurship awards, marking the ninth consecutive year of the initiative. The annual awards are held under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides, recognising young entrepreneurs under the age of 40 across […]

08.06.2026 14:25

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Pope Leo warns Spain’s parliament the world is in ‘profound’ crisis

Pope Leo told Spain’s parliament that escalating conflict, deepening polarization and widespread disregard for human rights had pushed the world into a profound crisis, in one of his most expansive political addresses yet on Monday. Leo, who has adopted a more forceful tone recently against the direction of global leadership, also firmly repeated his opposition […]

08.06.2026 14:24

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Christodoulides ‘moderately optimistic’ after Holguin meeting

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday expressed optimism regarding the next steps to be taken on the Cyprus problem after meeting United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin, saying, like Holguin, that he is “working to prepare” an enlarged meeting in the near future. “I am moderately optimistic. We will meet Holguin again this week. It is […]

08.06.2026 14:23

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Wizz Air to introduce Starlink internet across fleet from 2027

Budget airline Wizz Air announced on Monday that it plans to introduce Starlink connectivity across its fleet from 2027, becoming the first European ultra-low-cost carrier to deploy the satellite-based internet service. The airline said installations will begin in 2027 and that all new-generation Wizz Air aircraft are expected to be equipped with the technology. According […]

08.06.2026 14:20

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Ukraine recaptures more than 600 square km of territory in 2026

Ukrainian forces have recaptured more than 600 square km of territory so far this year, Ukraine’s top military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Monday, the latest sign of shifting momentum after years of slow but relentless Russian gains. In May alone, Ukraine recaptured 100 square km more of territory than it lost, Syrskyi said on […]

08.06.2026 14:16

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Police on constant alert amid terrorism threats

Police and state services are on constant alert to prevent potential terrorist activity, especially following recent developments in the Middle East, police spokesperson Vyron Vyronos said on Monday. He said authorities are working with foreign services to ensure early detection of individuals who may pose a risk. Referring to an ongoing investigation in Cyprus into […]

08.06.2026 14:15

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Armenia’s Pashinyan wins election but pro-Russian opposition polls strongly

Armenia’s governing Civil Contract party won a parliamentary election seen as a test of its handling of a peace deal with Azerbaijan and its growing turn to the West, away from traditional patron Russia. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s party won 49.8% of votes with all polling stations counted, enough to secure a parliamentary majority under […]

08.06.2026 14:09

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Forest fire in Kampia brought under full control

A forest fire which broke out in the Nicosia district village of Kampia was fully brought under control by 10.20am, the forestry department said on Monday. The fire had started around half an hour prior, with the department saying that it had been swiftly brought under control thanks to “early detection and rapid response by […]

08.06.2026 14:00

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Nicosia EU meeting sees first freedom of navigation sanctions imposed on Iran

The European Union has imposed sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities accused of disrupting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first use of the bloc’s new freedom of navigation sanctions regime, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday. Speaking after an informal meeting of EU defence ministers in Nicosia, Kallas […]

08.06.2026 13:51

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Total employment in Cyprus rises by 2 per cent in first quarter of 2026

Total employment in Cyprus increased by 2 per cent year-on-year during the first quarter of 2026, reaching an estimated 513,367 people, according to the state statistical service (Cystat). The figures were released in a press statement on employment and national accounts covering the first quarter of 2026. The data showed that total employment for the […]

08.06.2026 13:44

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Limassol shipping symposium to spotlight challenges and opportunities

Shipping Symposium Cyprus’ 26 will take place in Limassol later this month, bringing together leading figures to discuss the challenges, realities and opportunities facing the maritime sector. The event, which carries the theme “Shipping Ahead of Tomorrow”, is scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026, between 7pm and 8.30pm at the DP World Cruise Passenger Terminal […]

08.06.2026 13:25

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