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EU industry energy use falls as renewables gain ground

The European Union’s industry sector consumed 8,835 petajoules (PJ) of energy in 2024, marking an 8.1 per cent decline compared with 2014, according to newly released data from Eurostat. The figures also showed that final energy consumption in industry has been steadily decreasing since 1990, reflecting a long-term trend towards lower energy use across the […]

05.06.2026 06:00

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Kombos to visit three more central Asian states

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos will visit Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan this week, after having accompanied President Nikos Christotoulides on his three-day trip to Kazakhstan. “The objective of my tour in central Asia is to strengthen bilateral relations and expand Cyprus’ cooperation with a region of growing geostrategic importance,” he said. All four states, alongside Turkmenistan, […]

05.06.2026 04:24

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Our View: House victory ends doubts over Demetriou’s leadership

The speculation is over. Disy chief Annita Demetriou was re-elected president of the House of Representatives on Thursday, comfortably defeating Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou. She secured 29 votes compared to her rival’s 19 in the second round of voting, while the eight deputies of Elam abstained, having ruled out voting for Demetriou and any Akel […]

05.06.2026 04:20

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Putin says Trump ideas could bring peace in Ukraine, calls on Kyiv to compromise

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposals for peace in Ukraine could end the fighting, but said Kyiv needed to compromise — and that he saw no signs of that, so was ready to fight on to victory. Speaking to foreign media editors on the sidelines of Russia’s annual economic […]

04.06.2026 22:57

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Libyans block off UN refugee office in protest against migrants

Hundreds of Libyan demonstrators blocked off the office of the U.N. refugee agency in the capital Tripoli on Thursday during a protest against migrants who have travelled to the country in search of work or passage to Europe. The demonstrators gathered in front of UNHCR’s main office in Tripoli’s Sarraj neighbourhood, chanting slogans such as […]

04.06.2026 22:47

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European Commission to ‘soon’ present report on Cyprus’ Schengen entry bid

The European Commission will soon present its evaluation report on Cyprus’ bid to join the Schengen area, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner said on Thursday. Brunner made the comments following the Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting held in Luxembourg However, the EU official stressed that “the decision of when and […]

04.06.2026 22:12

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Conservation planning begins for St George of the Greeks in Famagusta

Conservation design works for the historic church of St George of the Greeks in Famagusta are now underway, according to an announcement by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Representatives from UNDP, the project’s design team, the bicommunal technical committee on cultural heritage and its advisory board recently held a joint site meeting to assess […]

04.06.2026 21:11

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Lawyer flags unanswered ‘Sandy’ questions

A great deal of loose ends hang over the ‘Sandy’ affair, a prominent lawyer said on Thursday in the immediate aftermath of the police finding that the allegations published by journalist Makarios Drousiotis lacked supporting evidence. Earlier this week the police held a news conference where they thoroughly debunked the allegations concerning the woman at […]

04.06.2026 21:01

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Chwalinska topples Shnaider to book French Open final with Andreeva

Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her fairytale run with a 7‑6(4) 6‑4 win over Diana Shnaider on Thursday, reaching her maiden Grand Slam final at the French Open and booking a title showdown with Russian Mirra Andreeva. After 19-year-old Andreeva sealed a 6-1 6-3 semi-final win over Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk, it was Chwalinska’s turn to […]

04.06.2026 20:49

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More locations for 2026 Make Music Cyprus Festival

The 2026 edition of Make Music Cyprus Festival is almost here and it is bigger than ever! The live music events extend across three days this year and four locations – three of which are new to the festival. Set your reminders for June 19, 20 and 21 and head down to Ayios Dometios, Aglandjia […]

04.06.2026 19:50

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Nurse’s appeal against sacking rejected

The appeals court has upheld a prior judgement, finding warranted the sacking of a nurse for her failure to sterilise surgical instruments. The case dates back to 2014, when the nurse admitted to not having sterilised the instruments, which she attributed to a lapse. At the time she was employed at a Nicosia hospital. Her […]

04.06.2026 19:39

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Government tightens penalties as animal culling continues

Animal culling aimed at containing the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease is continuing as planned, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Thursday, while the cabinet has approved significantly tougher penalties for violations of animal health legislation. Speaking after a cabinet meeting, Panayiotou said the culling programme was progressing normally following measures announced earlier this week, citing […]

04.06.2026 19:10

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Unions challenge pension reform

Trade unions on Thursday gave the thumbs-down to the pension reform bills being submitted by July, citing many loose ends, while the government was determined to press ahead regardless. Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas held talks with the SEK and PEO syndicates who are part of the Labour Advisory Board – the top advisory body on […]

04.06.2026 18:28

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Sixty more optional all-day schools added to next primary school year

All-day schools will be covering more students as of September, with the addition of 60 more schools entering the programme, Education Minister Athena Michaelides said on Thursday. The decision, taken at Thursday’s cabinet meeting, brings the number of schools in the programme to 378 in all districts, as part of the government’s commitment to gradually […]

04.06.2026 18:03

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Teen Andreeva dismisses Kostyuk to reach French Open final

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva powered into her maiden Grand Slam final with a ruthless 6-1 6-3 victory over Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk in a politically charged French Open semi-final on Thursday. The eighth seed seized control from the outset and never loosened her grip on the contest, overwhelming Kostyuk with her depth and aggression on Court […]

04.06.2026 17:52

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Zverev meets Mensik with eye on next step as Paris field blown open

Alexander Zverev will carry mounting expectations into Friday’s French Open semi-final against dangerous Czech Jakub Mensik, as the second seed aims to close in on an elusive Grand Slam title after shock exits opened up the draw for him. What began with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz’s injury withdrawal has turned into a tournament of surprises […]

04.06.2026 17:34

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Konate opens up on depression after deaths of Jota and father

France defender Ibrahima Konate said he battled depression following the deaths of Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota and his father while continuing to fulfil his football duties. Portugal forward Jota and his brother Andre Silva died in a car crash last July, while Konate’s father, Hamady, passed away in January after a long illness. “There are […]

04.06.2026 17:24

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Clerides challenges police findings as court reserves decision on search warrant

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its decision on an application by lawyer Nikos Clerides seeking to annul a search warrant executed at his home, office and vehicle as part of the ‘Sandy’ investigation, while Clerides raised a questions about the police findings that concluded allegations levied in the case were fabricated. The application to […]

04.06.2026 17:23

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Christodoulides congratulates Annita on re-election as House president

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday congratulated Disy leader Annita Demetriou on her re-election for a second term as House president, saying that he wishes her “every success in the exercise of the high duties she undertakes”. “The House of representatives is a key pillar of our democracy and the cooperation between the executive and legislative […]

04.06.2026 17:13

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Several injured in Boeing 787 nose-gear collapse in Frankfurt

Several staff members were injured when the nose gear of a Boeing 787 jetliner unexpectedly collapsed at a gate at Frankfurt airport on Thursday, its operator Lufthansa said. “Passengers had not yet boarded,” a company spokesperson said in an emailed statement, adding that crew members and ground staff were on board the aircraft at the […]

04.06.2026 17:12

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Fenerbahce chairman jailed for inciting illegal betting

A Turkish court sentenced Fenerbahce Chairman Sadettin Saran to 2-1/2 years in prison for inciting illegal betting, days before the Turkish club was set to hold a congress to elect his replacement. The ruling by an Istanbul court said Saran and his brother, Kenan Saran, were sentenced to two years and six months in jail […]

04.06.2026 17:09

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Merging functionality with play, IKEA PS collection returns with 10th edition

Thirty-one years after the global launch of the first IKEA PS collection and the introduction of the Democratic Design concept, the collection is making its return, offering a first glimpse of its forthcoming 10th edition. A rocking bench and a range of other innovative products are among the designs waiting to be discovered. “The PS […]

04.06.2026 16:53

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Hezbollah rejects ceasefire plan declared in Washington, Israel keeps up strikes

By Laila Bassam, Steven Scheer and Ahmed Elimam BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, June 4 (Reuters) – Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire plan agreed by the Lebanese and Israeli governments in U.S.-mediated talks, as Israel kept up strikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday and said it wouldn’t be withdrawing from the south. The United States announced on Wednesday that Lebanon […]

04.06.2026 16:53

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An evening where wine, heritage, and the soul of Cyprus came together at Minthis

There are places where wine becomes more than taste. It becomes memory, identity, conversation, and a living expression of the land itself.  On Sunday, 31st of May, Minthis resort welcomed guests to an unforgettable evening dedicated to the soul of Cyprus’ winemaking heritage. A celebration of land, memory, culture, and human connection set within the […]

04.06.2026 16:45

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