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Farmers demand more irrigation water

Agricultural organisations on Tuesday urged the government to allocate more irrigation water to seasonal crops, arguing that current supplies are inadequate despite significantly higher dam levels than last year. Head of agricultural association Panagrotikos, Tassos Giapanis, said all farming organisations had requested a meeting with Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou to discuss water distribution. He said […]

23.06.2026 12:40

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Cypriot-Polish sailing team to compete in Aegean 600 offshore race

The Nireas, jointly crewed by both Cypriot and Polish sailors will compete in the Aegean 600 offshore sailing race next month. In a pre-race announcement issued on Tuesday, the Nireas crew stated that they are privately funded and based in Cyprus, with operations centred at the Ayia Napa marina. The Aegean 600 is a 600 […]

23.06.2026 12:31

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Cypriot startups make mark at record-breaking VivaTech event in Paris

Cyprus reaffirmed its growing reputation as an emerging technology and innovation hub during its participation in the VivaTech 2026 international exhibition, held in Paris from June 17 to June 20, 2026. The Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry coordinated the national presence through its Paris Trade Centre, showcasing the island’s potential to an international audience. […]

23.06.2026 12:29

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Joint Cypriot-Polish sailing team to compete in Aegean 600 offshore race

The Nireas, jointly crewed by both Cypriot and Polish sailors will compete in the Aegean 600 offshore sailing race next month. In a pre-race announcement issued on Tuesday, the Nireas crew stated that they are privately funded and based in Cyprus, with operations centred at the Ayia Napa marina. The Aegean 600 is a 600 […]

23.06.2026 12:21

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Paphos to host high-level summit on EU islands and coastal communities

The Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union will host a High-Level Conference in Paphos on June 26, titled “Strengthening EU Islands and Coastal Communities”. The event, which is being held at the Elysium Hotel, will see the participation of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, and the Prime Minister […]

23.06.2026 12:20

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Cyprus plans new refugee housing as MPs press for expanded support

The interior ministry informed the House refugee committee on Tuesday of its intention to construct new apartment buildings for refugees as part of the government’s efforts to address housing needs. As reported by news outlet Stockwatch, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou told the committee that the government is reviewing available state land with the aim of […]

23.06.2026 12:14

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Report finds Cyprus road deaths on the decline despite increase last year

Cyprus has recorded a 13.5 per cent reduction in road fatalities between 2019 and 2025 but saw an increase in deaths in 2025, according to a European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) report published on Tuesday. The findings show Cyprus remains below the EU average in overall improvement, while also experiencing a reversal in short term […]

23.06.2026 11:50

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ERB Asfalistiki marks eleven years of support for road safety

ERB Asfalistiki on Tuesday announced that it has reaffirmed its support for the Ministry of Defence and the National Guard, continuing for the 11th consecutive year a partnership focused on road safety and the protection of conscripts. The company, which is Cyprus’ largest general insurance provider and a member of the Eurobank group, said it […]

23.06.2026 11:48

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Anastasiades protests innocence, blasts ‘smears’ and ‘toxicity’

Former president Nicos Anastasiades on Tuesday fought back against accusations of abuse of power and influence peddling levelled against him in the anti-corruption authority’s report on an investigation it conducted into his former aide and journalist Makarios Drousiotis’ book Mafia State, lambasting “smears” and “toxicity” on the part of his detractors in the aftermath of […]

23.06.2026 11:35

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UN inquiry says Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children, citing genocide evidence

Israeli authorities and security forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza, and war crimes in the occupied West Bank, an independent U.N. inquiry said on Tuesday. The report by the U.N. Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel […]

23.06.2026 11:09

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The slave traders

At a ‘high-level United Nations consultative conference’ in Ghana earlier this month, African and Caribbean countries called on the countries that benefitted from the transatlantic slave trade to make a formal apology and pay reparations to the descendants of the enslaved millions (or at least to the countries that the victims had come from). This […]

23.06.2026 11:00

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England and Ghana put perfect starts on line in Boston showdown

England and Ghana can both reach for the World Cup knockout rounds on Tuesday when two teams glowing from opening wins collide in Boston in a Group L clash that should offer a clearer measure of their tournament credentials. England arrive with a swagger after a 4-2 victory over Croatia that showcased Thomas Tuchel’s attacking […]

23.06.2026 10:53

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Portugal seek sharper edge against Uzbekistan after blunt start

Portugal had plenty of the ball in their World Cup opener but little bite and Roberto Martinez’s side return to Houston on Tuesday needing a sharper attacking display against Uzbekistan after a frustrating 1-1 draw with Democratic Republic of Congo. The numbers told a familiar cautionary tale. According to Opta, Portugal completed 783 passes against […]

23.06.2026 10:47

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Cypriot women cricketers show the men how it’s done

As part of the 2026 ICC Women’s Cricket Week celebrations, Cyprus and Malta contested a five-match Women’s T20I bilateral series at Happy Valley Ground in Episkopi from June 18–20. Coming into the series on the back of a convincing 4-1 victory over Greece in April, the Cyprus Women’s team once again demonstrated their class, sweeping […]

23.06.2026 10:40

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Belgium issues EU arrest warrant for ex-Commissioner Avramopoulos in Qatargate probe

A Belgian investigating judge has issued a European arrest warrant against former Greek European Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos, a Greek government official said late on Monday, confirming reports in Belgian and Greek media. The warrant is linked to a corruption scandal that emerged in 2022. Several EU officials are alleged to have accepted bribes from Qatar […]

23.06.2026 10:37

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PwC Foundation grants 14 scholarships to first-year students

The PwC Foundation has awarded 14 scholarships to first-year students at the University of Cyprus and the Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak), continuing its support for equal access to education for a fourth consecutive year.  The scholarships were given to seven students from each university, based on both their academic performance after completing their first year of studies and their socio-economic background.  In this way, […]

23.06.2026 10:34

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Parents’ union allege use of false medical certificates in Pancyprian exams

Complaints alleging misuse of exam accommodations in the Pancyprian entrance examinations have been raised by the high school parents’ union, which claims some students may have presented false medical certificates to obtain additional time in written exams. In the union’s statement issued on Tuesday, said it had received reports suggesting that senior students were securing […]

23.06.2026 10:27

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Cyprus launches digital platform for FMD movement controls

A new digital system for managing movement permits related to foot and mouth disease restrictions has been introduced by the veterinary services, aimed at replacing paper-based procedures with electronic applications and QR code verification. The platform, allows for the electronic issuance and management of permits covering the movement of animals, agricultural products and professionals operating […]

23.06.2026 10:04

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Cigarettes concealed in vehicle roof seized at Deryneia crossing

Smuggled tobacco concealed inside a vehicle was impounded at the Deryneia crossing on Tuesday during a search by crossing officers who discovered cigarettes hidden in the sliding roof mechanism. Officers said they found nine boxes of 200 cigarettes and 225 grams of rolling tobacco concealed in the roof compartment, describing the concealment as carefully hidden. […]

23.06.2026 09:55

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Traditional Cyprus music coming up at UCy Cultural Festival

Deep into June’s cultural calendar already, the 29th Cultural Festival of the University of Cyprus is ongoing at Axiothea Mansion in old Nicosia. Up next is Wednesday’s performance as Stelios Petrakis presents his new album Lyric. The project centres around the lyra and is marked by strong Mediterranean and intercultural influences. Connecting creative explorations with […]

23.06.2026 09:51

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Invest Cyprus targets UK talent in bid to reverse brain drain

Invest Cyprus is seeking to reconnect UK-based Cypriot professionals with the island’s labour market, as the Minds in Cyprus initiative continues in London on Tuesday with a career-focused event aimed at talent living abroad.  The London event, taking place at The Peninsula Hotel, follows Monday’s session in Birmingham and forms part of a wider effort to turn Cyprus’ long-discussed brain […]

23.06.2026 09:48

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New traffic cameras installed at Aradippou junction

New traffic cameras become operational on Tuesday at a key junction in Aradippou, as authorities completed the latest phase of a road safety upgrade along Ellados Avenue. The municipality announced that the cameras at the junction of Ellados Avenue and Ivikou Street as well as that at Sergiou and Bacchus Street are now operational, with […]

23.06.2026 09:43

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Cyprus set for first grid batteries to cut solar curtailments

The first contracts for large-scale electricity storage batteries in Cyprus are due to be signed on Tuesday, in an effort towards reducing renewable energy curtailments and increasing the amount of solar power that can be absorbed by the national grid. Energy Minister Michalis Damianos said the agreements, covering 120MW of centralised storage capacity to be […]

23.06.2026 09:33

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Colombia seek second World Cup win as DR Congo eye another upset

Colombia will look to build on a winning start to their World Cup campaign when they face DR Congo on Tuesday, with Nestor Lorenzo’s side wary of an opponent who frustrated Portugal in their opener. The South Americans began Group K with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan, though the scoreline masked a difficult second half […]

23.06.2026 09:30

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