Today’s weather: Sunny at up to 39 degrees
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Today’s weather: Sunny at up to 39 degrees

On Tuesday the weather will be overwhelmingly clear with temperatures reaching up to 39 degrees Celsius inland, 35 degrees on the east and south coast, around 32 degrees on the west and north coast and around 30 degrees in the higher mountains. Winds will initially be variable, ranging from 3 Beaufort to 4 Beaufort and […]

30.06.2026 08:43
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Police officer shoots wife in Limassol
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Police officer shoots wife in Limassol

A police officer reportedly shot his wife and himself with his service pistol in the Zakaki area of Limassol on Monday morning. According to corresponding media reports, the incident occurred at around 7am, when the man shot his wife and then took his own life. The woman was reportedly admitted to the hospital where she […]

30.06.2026 08:22
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Robotheadz to represent Cyprus at Sydney robotics contest
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Robotheadz to represent Cyprus at Sydney robotics contest

Cyprus’ young robotics team Robotheadz is preparing to represent the island in Australia, after winning the national FIRST LEGO League competition with a project linking technology and cultural heritage. The ten-member student team will travel to Sydney in the coming days to take part in the FIRST LEGO League Asia Pacific Open Invitational 2026, which will […]

30.06.2026 08:11
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Energy strategy gaps leave Cyprus without long term direction, says expert
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Energy strategy gaps leave Cyprus without long term direction, says expert

Cyprus lacks a coherent long term energy strategy despite growing pressures from costs, climate targets and geopolitics, according to energy expert and former chief of the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) Andreas Poullikkas. “Energy is one of the most complex issues of our time,” he said in a recently published piece of analysis, stressing that […]

30.06.2026 08:10
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Cyprus weather – Tuesday 30 June

Cyprus weather – Tuesday 30 June

Cyprus will see mostly clear weather today, with light to moderate winds of 3 to 4 Beaufort and brief stronger gusts up to 5 Beaufort along the southern coast. Seas will be calm to slightly rough. Temperatures will reach 39°C inland, 35°C on the eastern and southern coasts, 32°C on the remaining coastal areas and […]

30.06.2026 08:02
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Cyprus Urges Immediate TV Rescan as New Frequencies Take Effect

Cyprus Urges Immediate TV Rescan as New Frequencies Take Effect

Cyprus’ Department of Electronic Communications reminded viewers that today is the final day to rescan their television sets as private channels switch fully to new broadcast frequencies. Beginning Wednesday, private stations will transmit exclusively on channels 35 and 48 using DVB‑T2 technology, the department said. Officials urged the public to immediately rescan their TV or […]

30.06.2026 08:01
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Cyprus President Says Peace Effort ‘Has Not Frozen’ as UN Envoy Continues Contacts

Cyprus President Says Peace Effort ‘Has Not Frozen’ as UN Envoy Continues Contacts

President Nikos Christodoulides has said that efforts to restart stalled reunification talks remain active, rejecting suggestions that the process has paused while the U.N. secretary‑general’s personal envoy completes her consultations. Responding to a reporter’s question, Christodoulides said María Ángela Holguín’s adjusted schedule does not signal a freeze in diplomacy. He noted she will travel to […]

30.06.2026 07:59
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Survivors decry slow aid after deadly Venezuela quake, death toll hits 1,700
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Survivors decry slow aid after deadly Venezuela quake, death toll hits 1,700

Frustration rose across Venezuela over a lack of government help in areas struck by deadly twin earthquakes five days ago, with miracle rescues increasingly rare and the death toll hitting more than 1,700 on Monday. Among the casualties are believed to be as many as 140 people deported from the United States, including children, who […]

30.06.2026 07:58
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Helicopter Airlifts 67‑Year‑Old Patient From Ship Off Paphos

Helicopter Airlifts 67‑Year‑Old Patient From Ship Off Paphos

A 67‑year‑old Belgian man was airlifted to safety Monday afternoon after falling ill aboard a passenger vessel about 110 nautical miles northwest of Paphos, according to Cypriot authorities. Police said a helicopter from the force’s Air Operations Unit transported the patient to Nicosia General Hospital for treatment. The national search‑and‑rescue plan “NEARCHOS” was activated, and […]

30.06.2026 07:57
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Alpha Bank approves dividend payment of €148 million
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Alpha Bank approves dividend payment of €148 million

Greek lender Alpha Bank announced this week that shareholders will receive a cash dividend following the approval of the distribution by the bank’s annual general meeting held on June 26, 2026. The total amount to be distributed stands at €148,005,238.21, which originates from internal dividend reserves and other non-taxed profits. Shareholders are set to receive […]

30.06.2026 07:40
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Cyprus Business Now: tourism, shipping, banks, housing, labour market, CBC
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Cyprus Business Now: tourism, shipping, banks, housing, labour market, CBC

Cyprus recorded 63 occupations with labour shortages and 11 with labour surpluses in 2024, according to the EURES Labour Shortages and Surpluses Report 2025, which persistent gaps across the technology, tourism and healthcare sectors. The report, published on Monday, shows that labour shortages in Cyprus span a wide range of professions, with the most severe gaps concentrated in healthcare and digital […]

30.06.2026 07:30
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Global mergers and acquisitions value expected to reach $4 trillion, says PwC
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Global mergers and acquisitions value expected to reach $4 trillion, says PwC

Global mergers and acquisitions are projected to reach an annual value of $4 trillion in 2026, marking the strongest performance for the sector since 2021, according to a report published by PwC. The growth is largely attributed to a series of substantial mega deals fuelled by the ongoing demand for artificial intelligence capabilities. PwC reported […]

30.06.2026 07:10
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Keve invites Cyprus businesses to help shape future safety regulations
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Keve invites Cyprus businesses to help shape future safety regulations

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has issued a call for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate in a European Commission survey regarding occupational safety and health and the protection of workers’ rights in subcontracting chains. The initiative falls under the framework of the Enterprise Europe Network and serves as preparatory work […]

30.06.2026 07:00
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EU and Indonesia move towards landmark economic partnership
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EU and Indonesia move towards landmark economic partnership

The European Commission submitted proposals to the European Council on Monday for the signing and conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and the Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) between the European Union and Indonesia. These agreements are designed to strengthen trade and investment relations while diversifying the strategic partnerships of the EU. According to […]

30.06.2026 06:50
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British companies report lowest growth expectations this year
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British companies report lowest growth expectations this year

British companies expectations for growth in the coming quarter fell this month to their ​lowest level this year, according to a ‌survey released this week that added to a run of downbeat business sentiment readings. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said ​its gauge of expected output volumes for ​the next three months — which […]

30.06.2026 06:30
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Bank of England economist critiques new forecasting strategy
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Bank of England economist critiques new forecasting strategy

Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Monday that the central bank’s shift in communications to focus on multiple ​scenarios rather than a single forecast makes it harder for rate-setters to ‌reach a collective viewpoint, echoing concerns among other policymakers. The central bank in April stopped publishing a single central projection for the […]

30.06.2026 06:00
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Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
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Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

Paraguay stunned four-time world champions Germany 4-3 on penalties on Monday to advance to the World Cup round of 16 in one of the biggest upsets in the competition’s history, after the teams were tied 1-1 over 120 minutes. Jose Canale hit the decisive penalty to give the underdogs a memorable victory and spark wild […]

30.06.2026 04:48
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Cyprus’ cafes to face new ‘bring your own cup’ rules
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Cyprus’ cafes to face new ‘bring your own cup’ rules

Takeaway coffee shops and food outlets will be required to accept customers’ reusable cups from next February under new European Union packaging rules which will bring wide-ranging operational changes for the hospitality sector. The changes form part of the EU packaging waste regulation, which applies directly across all member states without requiring national legislation. Cyprus […]

30.06.2026 04:24
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Our View: EU presidency did not reshape Europe, but was smoothly run
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Our View: EU presidency did not reshape Europe, but was smoothly run

Cyprus’ presidency of the EU Council comes to an end today and will be taken over by Ireland from tomorrow. In the six months from January 1, the Cyprus presidency held three summits, 19 informal ministerial meetings and 52 formal ministerial meetings. The presidency went very smoothly, with President Nikos Christodoulides receiving congratulations and praise […]

30.06.2026 04:20
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Building evacuated after balconies collapse in Limassol
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Building evacuated after balconies collapse in Limassol

A block of flats in Limassol was evacuated on Monday evening after two balconies collapsed, falling onto a parked car on the street below. No injuries were reported as a result of the balconies’ collapse, with the civil defence stating that a total of 35 families were removed from the building. Limassol district governor Yiannis […]

29.06.2026 23:12
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Annita calls for progress on Cyprus problem after Gerapetritis meeting
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Annita calls for progress on Cyprus problem after Gerapetritis meeting

House President Annita Demetriou on Monday called for “substantive progress” to be made in efforts to bring about a resumption of negotiations in earnest on the Cyprus problem after she met Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis in Athens. “A substantive exchange of views took place on the challenges and complex issue which Greece and Cyprus […]

29.06.2026 22:21
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Erdogan to AK Party: Nicosia is looking to you
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Erdogan to AK Party: Nicosia is looking to you

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday told members of his ruling AK Party that Nicosia is “looking to you”, as he addressed a policy retreat in the lakeside town of Sapanca. “Rest assured, you are Gaza’s only hope. You are the hope of Damascus, which is rising up, of Aleppo, which is being reborn […]

29.06.2026 22:15
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