Cyprus turns to digital payments as fintech reshapes banking
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus turns to digital payments as fintech reshapes banking

Digital transactions in Cyprus are continuing to grow at a rapid pace, as consumers and businesses increasingly move towards card payments, mobile banking, electronic wallets and fintech applications. The shift reflects the broader digitalisation of the economy, but also the pressure being placed on Europe’s financial system by new payment technologies, artificial intelligence, blockchain and […]

15.06.2026 11:06
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Third Age Observatory urges stronger protection against elder abuse
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Third Age Observatory urges stronger protection against elder abuse

The Third Age Observatory on Monday called for stronger measures to protect elderly people from abuse, warning that many victims remain unable or unwilling to report mistreatment. Marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the observatory said abuse of older people is a widespread problem that often receives too little attention. Citing World Health Organisation figures, […]

15.06.2026 10:54
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Iran face New Zealand in politically charged Los Angeles opener
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Iran face New Zealand in politically charged Los Angeles opener

Iran open their World Cup Group G campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on Monday in a match shaped as much by events off the pitch as by the ambitions of two teams seeking a long-awaited breakthrough. The fixture will be played against the backdrop of the U.S. war with Iran and in a […]

15.06.2026 10:51
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Amazon’s Panay joins Cyprus debate on the future of innovation
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Amazon’s Panay joins Cyprus debate on the future of innovation

Amazon executive Panos Panay will headline a fireside chat on how innovation can be turned into real-world economic and social value during the international conference ‘Shaping the Next Digital Frontier’, which will take place in Nicosia on June 17.  The discussion, titled ‘From Innovation to Real-World Impact’, is scheduled for 10.30am at the Filoxenia Conference Centre, as part of a two-day conference taking place […]

15.06.2026 10:48
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Spain face tiny Cape Verde in collision of swagger and wonder
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Spain face tiny Cape Verde in collision of swagger and wonder

Spain arrive in Atlanta with the air of a team expecting a long World Cup summer, but on Monday they face opponents carrying an equally powerful feeling: the giddy disbelief of a nation seeing its name on the tournament board for the first time. The European champions open their Group H campaign against Cape Verde, […]

15.06.2026 10:45
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Cyprus shoppers hit by new €3 tax on non-EU online orders
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Cyprus shoppers hit by new €3 tax on non-EU online orders

Cyprus joins EU-wide move to tax low-value imports Consumers in Cyprus purchasing goods from outside the European Union will face a temporary flat-fee duty of €3 per item starting July 1, 2026, according to guidance released by both the European Commission and the local Customs Department. This new customs regulation applies to all low-value consignments […]

15.06.2026 10:41
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In gift to Larnaca, sculpture unveiled of 18th-century Kyiv chronicler of island
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In gift to Larnaca, sculpture unveiled of 18th-century Kyiv chronicler of island

In a historic moment for Cyprus, Larnaca has unveiled the island’s first-ever sculpture of Vasyl Hryhorovych-Barsky, an 18th-century traveller from Kyiv who travelled all over Cyprus on foot, lived here, and described the island so precisely that his notes remain one of the most valuable primary sources on early modern Cyprus. The sculpture is a […]

15.06.2026 10:09
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IMF warns of rising public debt across EU — Cyprus among exceptions
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IMF warns of rising public debt across EU — Cyprus among exceptions

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva has warned that European Union nations face a significant fiscal challenge as public debt levels threaten to climb sharply over the coming decades. Public debt across the European Union could surge beyond 130 per cent of gross domestic product by 2040 if current fiscal trends remain unchanged. Without policy measures, […]

15.06.2026 10:00
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Team building remains biggest challenge for deep-tech startups
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Team building remains biggest challenge for deep-tech startups

Brussels hosted the European Innovation Council Summit 2026 this month, where Laurence Petit, Director of Innovation at France’s CEA, shared insights on how Europe can transform scientific excellence into successful deep-tech companies. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail on the sidelines of the event, Petit discussed the ingredients behind CEA’s ability to produce between 10 and […]

15.06.2026 10:00
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New ServPRO website furthers investment in client service, professional excellence
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New ServPRO website furthers investment in client service, professional excellence

ServPRO Accountants & Consultants continues to evolve its client experience, digital presence, and advisory support in response to a business environment shaped by regulatory change, increasing internationalisation and rapidly evolving technology. “The launch of our new website represents an important step in ServPRO’s ongoing evolution. It reflects our commitment to making our expertise more accessible […]

15.06.2026 09:47
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National Guard personnel disciplined over missing explosives case
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National Guard personnel disciplined over missing explosives case

Members of the National Guard have been disciplined following an internal investigation into the disappearance of 13.6 kilograms of explosives from a military firing range in Larnaca earlier this year. The defence ministry has not disclosed how many individuals were sanctioned or the nature of the penalties imposed and according to information on Reporter the […]

15.06.2026 09:34
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Accident blocks Nicosia exit
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Accident blocks Nicosia exit

An accident on the motorway just outside Nicosia has caused congestion in the direction of Limassol. The police said the accident is between the junction of Limassol avenue and Athalassa avenue, and the exit for Athalassa. Drivers are urged to be particularly careful and patient.

15.06.2026 09:22
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Bank of Cyprus’ SupportCY joins efforts to improve school fire safety standards
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Bank of Cyprus’ SupportCY joins efforts to improve school fire safety standards

Safety officials and education authorities recently launched a new fire safety educational programme for primary and secondary schools at the Astromeritis Primary School, according to an announcement released on Monday. This initiative is the result of a strategic partnership between the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth, the Cyprus Fire Service, the Association of Retired […]

15.06.2026 09:20
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Court decision on single-parent allowance provides clarity
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Court decision on single-parent allowance provides clarity

Child maintenance is one of the most sensitive areas of family law because its central concern is not the financial dispute between parents, but the safeguarding of the child’s dignified standard of living. Under Cypriot law, and specifically Article 33 of the Parents and Children Relations Law, both parents are jointly obliged to contribute to […]

15.06.2026 09:16
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Motorcyclist arrested after fatal crash on Nicosia-Limassol motorway
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Motorcyclist arrested after fatal crash on Nicosia-Limassol motorway

Police have arrested a 58-year-old man in connection with a fatal road collision that claimed the life of a 61-year-old motorcyclist on the Nicosia-Limassol motorway near Skarinou on Sunday morning. According to Larnaca police spokesman Spyros Chrysostomou, an arrest warrant was issued against the 58-year-old rider, who is believed to have been involved in the […]

15.06.2026 08:58
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Eleven arrested in overnight police crackdown across urban areas
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Eleven arrested in overnight police crackdown across urban areas

Police arrested 11 people on Sunday night during coordinated operations carried out in key urban areas across Cyprus as part of ongoing efforts to prevent serious crime and enhance public safety. According to a police statement, the arrests were made in connection with offences including illegal possession of drugs, illegal possession of anabolic substances, possession […]

15.06.2026 08:31
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Cumulative investment in global data centres to hit $1.6 trillion by 2030
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Cumulative investment in global data centres to hit $1.6 trillion by 2030

Global investment in data centre infrastructure is projected to reach $1.6 trillion by 2030, with major technology firms set to deploy more than $600 billion in artificial intelligence capital expenditure during 2026 alone, according to research firm Omdia. This massive surge in funding confirms that the AI Factory market has moved past a critical turning […]

15.06.2026 08:30
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Police arrest fifth suspect linked to alleged criminal organisation in Larnaca
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Police arrest fifth suspect linked to alleged criminal organisation in Larnaca

Police have arrested a 49-year-old Greek Cypriot man in connection with an ongoing investigation into an alleged criminal organisation operating in the Larnaca district, authorities said on Monday. The suspect was arrested by officers from Famagusta CID on suspicion of interfering with judicial proceedings linked to a separate case being investigated by Larnaca CID. The […]

15.06.2026 08:26
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Group E: Ivory Coast break deadlock in 90th minute to defeat Ecuador
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Group E: Ivory Coast break deadlock in 90th minute to defeat Ecuador

Substitute Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a deserved 1-0 win over Ecuador in both teams’ Group E opener on Saturday night. Diallo’s first-time strike of Wilfried Singo’s cross gave the Ivorians their first-ever World Cup victory over South American opposition and halted Ecuador’s unbeaten run in all fixtures at […]

15.06.2026 08:13
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Europe’s shipyards navigate from sunset industry to green revival
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Europe’s shipyards navigate from sunset industry to green revival

European shipyards are under pressure to cut costs and clean up. A new EU-funded initiative aims to help them do both, with digital tools and better tracking of energy use and materials to improve their environmental footprint and reduce waste. By Anthony King In September 2026, naval architect Thomas Koch is bringing his firm’s virtual […]

15.06.2026 08:00
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