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David Hunter, convicted over wife’s death, critical in hospital

David Hunter, the man who was convicted for manslaughter in 2023 for killing his wife who was suffering from a form of blood cancer, has been rushed to hospital. Cyprus Mail sources said Hunter had been admitted for heart failure and is in critical condition. Hunter, now 78, was found guilty of manslaughter in July […]

17.06.2026 10:39

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Fire Safety Education programme launched for primary, secondary schools

The official presentation and launch of the Fire Safety Education programme for primary and secondary education took place successfully at Astromeritis Primary School as part of a collaboration between the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth, the Cyprus Fire Service, the Cyprus Retired Firefighters Association and Bank of Cyprus’ (BoC’s) SupportCY network. The event was […]

17.06.2026 10:36

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Online trading world gathers in Limassol

Limassol is hosting one of the online trading industry’s largest international gatherings this week, as iFX EXPO International 2026 brings brokers, fintech firms, liquidity providers, payments companies and digital asset specialists to Cyprus.  The three-day event is taking place from June 16 to 18 at City of Dreams Mediterranean, with the main exhibition opening on Wednesday and continuing on Thursday.  According to the organisers, the expo […]

17.06.2026 10:23

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DeLeMa McCann’s digital comms portfolio expands with Wolt, Bet on Alfa

DeLeMa McCann continues to strengthen its presence in the digital communications sector, with Wolt and Bet on Alfa becoming the agency’s two latest client acquisitions. These new partnerships represent a further step in the company’s growth trajectory and reflect the ever-increasing importance of digital and social media channels for modern brands. Bet on Alfa has […]

17.06.2026 10:18

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Ancient Greek drama takes centre stage across Cyprus

Marking 29 years this summer, the newest edition of the International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama is coming next month. Organised by the department of contemporary culture and the Cyprus Centre of the International Theatre Institute, the festival will be held from July 3 to August 8. Three locations in different cities will once again […]

17.06.2026 10:15

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Cablenet and GO Group: a unified blueprint for Cyprus’ digital future

For over 50 years, GO plc has been at the forefront of telecoms and digital innovation in Malta. Today, that strength and expertise underpin Cablenet in Cyprus. Backed by GO’s heritage, scale and vision, Cablenet is evolving from an “alternative” operator into a significant force in the Cypriot digital landscape, supported by the capabilities and […]

17.06.2026 10:00

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Chronic Kidney Disease: a ‘silent’ threat to over 80,000 people in Cyprus

A powerful message highlighting the importance of prevention and early diagnosis was delivered during the press conference marking the official launch of a nationwide awareness and education campaign for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), organised by Alektor Pharmaceutical and AstraZeneca under the central message: “Some things exist, but are invisible”. The campaign is being held under […]

17.06.2026 09:58

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Young mathematicians honoured by Cyprus Mathematical Society and Bank of Cyprus

A packed hall at the Bank of Cyprus (BoC) head offices became a celebration of talent, effort and family pride, as students who excelled in mathematics competitions in Cyprus and abroad were honoured for their achievements.  The awards ceremony was organised by the Cyprus Mathematical Society (CMS), with the support and cooperation of the Bank of Cyprus, bringing together students, parents, guardians and […]

17.06.2026 09:54

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‘Supersports: FULL SEND’: Travis Pastrana, Bentley debut film on marque’s epic history

The new and now sold-out Bentley Supersports has demonstrated its exceptional agility and performance in the hands of motorsports and extreme sports athlete and legendary stunt performer, Travis Pastrana. Bentley and Pastrana have launched Supersports: FULL SEND, the most exhilarating and dynamic film ever released by Bentley, and shot entirely at Bentley’s campus and Dream […]

17.06.2026 09:45

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Kazakhstan donates €8,600 to Committee on Missing Persons

The Republic of Kazakhstan has made its first financial contribution to the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) with a donation on Tuesday of $10,000 (€8,600), Unficyp announced on Wednesday. Unficyp said the funds “will contribute to the committee’s goal of identifying and returning the remains of missing individuals in 2026, bringing to an end the […]

17.06.2026 09:31

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Group J: Austria return from long World Cup absence with nervy 3-1 win over Jordan

An own goal off a corner kick in the 76th minute broke a tie and Austria went on to defeat Jordan 3-1 in a World Cup Group J match on Tuesday in Santa Clara, Calif. Romano Schmid and Marko Arnautovic scored, the latter on a penalty kick in the final minute of second-half stoppage time, […]

17.06.2026 09:29

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Fire near illegal dump in Kallepia burns ten hectares

A fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon in the Paphos district, in a steep area near Kallepia, burning ten hectares of dry grass, wild vegetation and waste materials. The fire brigade said they received the call at 6.20pm. Four fire engines were sent in and the fire was placed under control at 7.51pm. The game […]

17.06.2026 09:26

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Jointly owned buildings need urgent reform, Georgiades says

Cyprus’ new House of Representatives must treat condominium reform as an urgent public safety issue, Cyprus Real Estate Developers Association vice chairman Savvas Georgiades has said, warning that years of delays have left thousands of residents exposed to poor maintenance, weak management and deteriorating buildings.  Among them, he said, the management of jointly owned buildings has now become one […]

17.06.2026 09:26

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Keve board meets finance minister to discuss economic challenges

Members of the board of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) met with Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Monday, in order to discuss current economic challenges as part of an ongoing dialogue between the government and the business community. During the meeting, the participants held a comprehensive discussion regarding the ongoing economic difficulties […]

17.06.2026 09:21

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Responsible AI in finance: where automation ends and judgment begins

Finance is one of the most promising areas for AI adoption, yet also one of the most sensitive. Sergey Smirnov, Group Financial Controller at DataArt, shares the four-step approach that helped the company’s finance function adopt AI and achieve measurable business results. Based on hands-on experience, he explains where AI creates real value, where it […]

17.06.2026 09:00

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Global investors back $300 billion Iran development fund ahead of final deal

A $300 billion private fund designed to trigger investment into Iran is outlined in the U.S.-Iran framework agreement and more than half that sum has already been committed, a source with direct knowledge of the deal told Reuters. The fund is designed to give both sides an economic incentive to conclude a final deal to […]

17.06.2026 08:34

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House plenum to decide on committee compositions

The House plenum convenes at 9.30am on Wednesday to approve the composition of parliamentary committees and elect the members of the special committee on ethics. The committees remain 16 as in the previous parliament with a total of 12 MPs participating in each. According to a decision by the selection committee, Disy and Akel will […]

17.06.2026 08:32

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Ten arrested overnight, 95 booked for speeding

Ten people were arrested for various offences, including impersonation, illegal residence, assault and illegal possession of tobacco products, during overnight police operations in urban areas to crack down on criminal activity. The police also pulled over 554 vehicles and checked the drivers and 168 passengers. Seven drivers were booked for drink driving and two for […]

17.06.2026 08:01

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IATA slams revised EU passenger rules as missed opportunity

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has criticised the latest revisions to Europe’s passenger rights rules, saying the changes fall short of the meaningful reform needed to address long-standing flaws in the EU261 regulation.  The airline body said the outcome represents a missed opportunity, with little in the revised framework to improve the passenger experience and nothing to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness.  According […]

17.06.2026 08:00

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Food courier mugged, perpetrators take bike as well

A food delivery driver was mugged just after midnight in Limassol. The police said the 31-year-old courier was riding his motorcycle in Episkopi area, with a second person riding pillion. En route, three hooded people approached them and threatened them with knives. They got away with the motorcycle, cash and three mobile phones. The incident […]

17.06.2026 07:53

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Two cars, one lorry on fire in Limassol district overnight

Two cars in Kato Polemidia and a lorry in Moni went up in flames overnight. According to the police, the car fires in Kato Polemidia were reported at around 4am. One belongs to a 52-year-old and the other is registered to the man’s company. Both cars were extensively damaged. In Moni, a lorry parked in […]

17.06.2026 07:48

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Sunny and hot, with clouds in the afternoon

Wednesday is mainly sunny, with clouds forming locally in the afternoon and temperatures reaching 37C inland, 32C along the coast and 26C in the highest mountains. Winds will be a southwest to northwest gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 Beaufort, picking up in the afternoon along the coast to a fresh breeze of […]

17.06.2026 07:34

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Cyprus Business Now: labour costs, passenger rights, crypto, Chevron, banking

Cyprus recorded a 3.7 per cent year-on-year increase in hourly labour costs during the first quarter of 2026, exceeding the euro area average, according to figures released by Eurostat. The increase in Cyprus was higher than the 3.2 per cent rise recorded across the euro area and slightly above the 3.6 per cent increase registered in the European […]

17.06.2026 07:30

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EBA reveals comprehensive plan to simplify EU banking capital framework

The European Banking Authority (EBA) on Tuesday published a comprehensive review of the European Union bank microprudential, macroprudential and resolution capital framework, as part of its ongoing simplification and efficiency programme. Building on previous initiatives from April, the EBA aims to reduce complexity for financial institutions while maintaining the resilience and resolvability of the European […]

17.06.2026 06:30

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