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Von der Leyen, Metsola praise Cyprus’ EU presidency

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on Tuesday paid tribute to Cyprus’ presidency of the EU Council, praising its leadership, effectiveness and cooperation as the island’s six-month term drew to a close. In a social media post accompanied by a video featuring highlights from meetings held over the […]

30.06.2026 17:44

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Heatwave tests Ukraine soldiers in Soviet-era tank

As a record-breaking heatwave swept across much of Europe and spilled into Ukraine, the searing temperatures bore down even harder on soldiers sealed inside a hulking, steel Soviet-era tank. Blistering conditions across the continent have disrupted power generation, damaged infrastructure and overwhelmed healthcare systems. But the heat has brought its own challenges to the battlefield […]

30.06.2026 17:40

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Appeals court increases jail terms for serial burglars

The court of appeal on Tuesday increased the prison sentences of two men convicted over a series of residential burglaries, ruling that the original penalties were too lenient. In a unanimous decision, it partly upheld appeals by the attorney-general, finding that the Nicosia district court had failed to give sufficient weight to the pair’s repeated […]

30.06.2026 17:31

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Cyprus tourism industry pushes for crisis management mechanism

Cyprus tourism shows signs of stabilisation after shocks Cyprus tourism showed signs of stabilisation in official figures for May and June, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis told parliament on Tuesday during a House Trade Committee session examining the impact of Middle East tensions on the sector. The committee discussed the effects of the volatile […]

30.06.2026 17:28

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MPs raise alarm over Turkish Cypriot property reform

MPs on the House refugees committee on Tuesday called for improvements in the government’s Ktizo housing scheme for refugees and the implementation of legislation governing Turkish Cypriot properties. Committee chairman and Akel MP Nikos Kettiros said discussions focused first on continued delays affecting Ktizo, particularly grants for existing apartment buildings in government refugee settlements and […]

30.06.2026 17:23

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Drug squad officers questioned over arrest process

In a trial concerning the alleged possession of 15 kilograms of cocaine, the defence on Tuesday questioned the police’s narrative regarding the circumstances in which they arrested two suspects. Nicosia criminal court is re-trying Giorgos ‘Mavrantonas’ Christodolou, previously convicted for possessing 15kg of cocaine with intent to sell. He has pleaded not guilty. Christodoulou was […]

30.06.2026 17:18

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Man accused of murdering student referred to criminal court

A man who has confessed to the killing of 22-year-old Bangladeshi student Shahruar Ahmed Emon was on Tuesday referred for trial before the Larnaca permanent criminal court, which is scheduled to convene on September 24. The defendant faces seven charges, including premeditated murder, conspiracy to commit a felony, abduction and unlawful deprivation of liberty with […]

30.06.2026 17:17

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An evening dedicated to Range Rover’s modern luxury philosophy

The Pilakoutas Group recently hosted the new Range Rover Experience at The Landmark Hotel in Nicosia during a special evening dedicated to the world of modern luxury embodied by Range Rover. Designed to inspire and forge meaningful connections, the occasion offered select guests a captivating experience that highlighted Range Rover’s core values: innovative design, unparalleled […]

30.06.2026 17:14

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Man remanded over child abuse material investigation

A 41-year-old man arrested in connection with a child sexual abuse material case was remanded in custody for six days on Tuesday by the Paphos district court. The suspect was arrested on Monday after investigators linked him to online searches for illegal material. Police seized a laptop, three mobile phones and two external hard drives […]

30.06.2026 17:10

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CSE retains trading warnings for four listed companies

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) announced on Tuesday that it has updated the trading status of several listed companies following an examination of their independent auditor reports for the financial year that ended on December 31, 2025. Acting under the authority provided by paragraph 2.2.6 of regulatory decision KDP 379/2014, the council of the exchange […]

30.06.2026 17:02

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XM’s support of fire-affected communities of Troodos continues

As part of the allocation of €5 million to provide relief to communities in Limassol affected by 2025’s devastating fires, the XM Group, at a June 30, 2026 press conference in Nicosia, announced the second phase of its CSR initiative, aimed at supporting the communities’ recovery and long-term resilience. After addressing the immediate critical needs […]

30.06.2026 16:47

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Two arrested after knife and golf club attack in Paphos

Two men have been arrested following the reported stabbing and assault of a 26-year-old man at a house in Paphos, police said on Tuesday. Police said the suspects, aged 39 and 42, were arrested as part of an investigation into offences including causing grievous bodily harm, stabbing, illegal possession and carrying of an offensive weapon. […]

30.06.2026 16:45

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Zelenskiy mocks Russian military drive, says Moscow rejects all peace proposals

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy mocked Russia’s military drive on Monday, saying the Kremlin over the course of more than four years had set and put off 15 deadlines to capture the eastern Donbas region. Zelenskiy’s comments amounted to a response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rejection a day earlier of what the Kremlin leader said […]

30.06.2026 16:30

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Apartment block collapses in Athens, rescuers search for trapped

Greek rescuers were searching for people trapped after a four-storey apartment block collapsed on Tuesday in the Petralona area of Athens, the fire brigade said. Four people who were earlier reported trapped had been located and were safe, but the operation continued, the service said. Crew with rescue dogs searched the rubble while other forces […]

30.06.2026 16:23

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Boulter loss continues British slump, but Swan stops the rot

Britain’s woeful start to Wimbledon continued on Tuesday as Katie Boulter became the 11th home player to crash out in the first round, crumbling to a 6-4 6-2 defeat to Grand Slam debutant Tyra Caterina Grant. Injuries to Emma Raducanu, who withdrew on Sunday, and Jack Draper, who pulled out on Monday, meant 19 British […]

30.06.2026 16:17

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AEGEAN continues to shape next generation of Greece’s pilots

AEGEAN is launching a new cycle of its Pilot Scholarship Programme, continuing an initiative it has implemented since 2018, with the aim of fostering the next generation of aviation professionals in Greece. Since the Programme’s inception, more than 280 young men and women have joined the initiative. Of these, 150 have already completed their training […]

30.06.2026 16:17

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Digital risk monitoring checklist for organisations that cannot afford blind spots

A digital risk monitoring checklist is not a glossy document created to satisfy audit season. It is a working instrument. Something that reflects how the organisation actually operates online, not how it wishes it did.  Most breaches no longer begin inside the firewall. They start in overlooked domains, abandoned cloud instances, exposed credentials, supplier weaknesses, […]

30.06.2026 16:07

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Major environment projects planned for Larnaca region

A series of environmental and infrastructure projects, including new green points, water network upgrades and sewerage works, were announced on Tuesday by Larnaca district government (EOA) head Angelos Hadjicharalambous. Among the planned projects are the replacement of a large section of the water supply network, upgrades to the regional sewerage system and the expansion of […]

30.06.2026 15:55

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Coffee machine to improve life in Larnaca care home

A municipal care home for elderly residents in Larnaca was donated a coffee machine, with local authorities saying the contribution will help improve the daily lives of those living at the facility. Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras and the municipal council thanked Igal Shefi and Original Chino Products for donating the machine to the Evanthias Pieridou […]

30.06.2026 15:52

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Cyprus problem solved, Ertugruloglu says

The Cyprus problem has been solved, the north’s ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu said on Tuesday, as he welcomed a delegation of academics and “opinion leaders” to his office. The delegation, from a range of countries, including Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Iran and Greece, had visited Cyprus to attend the Bahcesehir University’s Mediterranean peace and diplomacy forum, which […]

30.06.2026 15:41

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Cyprus sees wave of foreign investment into development properties

Cyprus has quietly become one of the most attractive property markets in the Mediterranean. Its location between Europe and the Middle East, combined with EU membership and a favourable tax environment, has made it a natural landing point for international capital. In recent years, this has translated into a clear surge in development activity and […]

30.06.2026 15:35

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Commandaria’s long journey to the heart of Europe

The history of Commandaria stretches back to long before the creation of the modern Cypriot state, and even before much of Europe had begun recording its own history. Historians trace the origins of the wine back more than three millennia. Long before it became known as Commandaria, a sweet wine produced on the island was […]

30.06.2026 15:30

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Cyprus ends EU presidency with praise, emotion and eye on the future

As Cyprus formally closed its six-month presidency of the EU Council on Tuesday, emotion was high at the Filoxenia Conference Centre – the building that for six months served as the beating heart of the presidency – with officials, civil servants and volunteers reflecting on what has widely been described as one of the bloc’s […]

30.06.2026 15:23

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Cyprus investment position deteriorates — external debt rises by €1.5bn

Cyprus’ current account deficit widened and its international investment position deteriorated during the first quarter of 2026, according to preliminary external sector data released on Tuesday by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), which also showed that external debt increased by approximately €1.5 billion. The current account deficit expanded to €1.27 billion in the first […]

30.06.2026 15:15

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