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Drunk driver arrested after five vehicle crash in Limassol

A 38-year-old man was arrested on Monday after reportedly driving under the influence of alcohol and causing a chain of collisions in central Limassol. The crashes occurred at around 6.20am on Christodoulou Hadjipavlou street when the driver struck a vehicle ahead of him, triggering a collision involving four other vehicles before continuing along the road. […]

29.06.2026 13:45

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Cyprus industrial production index rises 1.4 per cent in April

Cyprus’ Industrial Production Index rose by 1.4 per cent in April 2026, reaching 113.4 units, according to figures released by the statistical service (Cystat). For the first four months of the year, the index recorded a cumulative increase of 1.6 per cent compared with the corresponding period of 2025.  The figures are calculated using 2021 as the base […]

29.06.2026 13:44

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Cyprus targets full reliance upon desalination plants by next year

Cyprus expects desalination plants to cover almost all domestic water demand by next year, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou asserted on Monday. Speaking during a visit to the desalination plant at the port of Limassol, Panayiotou said desalination currently supplies around 80 per cent of the country’s drinking water, with additional projects due to come online […]

29.06.2026 13:39

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Father, stepmother remanded for three days after boys found dead in car

The father and stepmother of the two boys found dead in a car on Sunday in Xylophagou were on Monday remanded for three days pending investigations into the circumstances of their death. The police had requested four-day remand orders, however the British bases court judge issued three-day remands with the possibility of renewing further if […]

29.06.2026 13:35

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Asylum benefit recipients in Cyprus down by 50 per cent

The number of asylum seekers receiving state rent and food allowances in Cyprus has fallen to around 2,000, as the government pointed to lower illegal migration, reduced welfare spending and faster processing of asylum claims, particularly for Syrian nationals. The deputy migration ministry reported on Monday that the remaining beneficiaries include nationals of Syria, the […]

29.06.2026 13:31

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EU ministers discuss worker safety in heat

Protecting workers from extreme heat is among the key issues being discussed on Monday at the EU Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council in Luxembourg, the final meeting under Cyprus’ EU presidency. Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas described the presidency as “a journey of cooperation and joint European effort.” “It was a demanding but […]

29.06.2026 13:25

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Cyprus tourism revenue drops 35 per cent in April

Cyprus’ tourism revenue fell by 35.1 per cent year-on-year in April 2026, reaching €197.5 million, according to a report from the statistical service (Cystat).  This compares with €304.2m in April 2025, marking another weak month for tourism receipts.  For the January to April 2026 period, total tourism revenue is estimated at €443m, compared with €582.5m in the same period of 2025.  This represents a 23.9 per […]

29.06.2026 13:07

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Invel raises over €400m for Southern Europe real estate fund

Invel Real Estate announced on Monday that it closed its Eudora Fund 2 at more than €400 million, surpassing its initial target of €300 million and signalling strong investor demand for its Southern Europe strategy. The European private equity real estate firm said that including leverage and co-investment capital, the fund will have firepower exceeding […]

29.06.2026 13:01

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Coral Cyprus, Shell-branded stations hail Flandy, Stefanis on Acropolis Rally participation

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) and Shell-branded stations in Cyprus warmly congratulate Flandy and Kostas Stefanis on their participation in the 2026 Acropolis Rally, one of the most iconic and demanding events of the World Rally Championship (WRC). The crew, competing in a Ford Fiesta Rally3 in Shell colours, ended this year’s participation in the rally […]

29.06.2026 12:44

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Two delivery riders robbed in Limassol

Two food delivery drivers were injured after being attacked and robbed by unidentified motorcyclists in separate incidents in Limassol early on Monday, police said. It was not immediately clear whether the two attacks were linked. The first incident occurred at around 3.30am, when a 33-year-old delivery rider was approached by several motorcyclists while riding his […]

29.06.2026 12:44

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Kapnos expands shuttle services to and from Paphos airport

Kapnos airport shuttle has expanded its bus timetable serving Paphos airport, increasing the number of services to and from Nicosia and Larnaca. The company said the revised schedule includes additional direct connections between Paphos airport and its Nicosia station, as well as more frequent services linking Paphos and Larnaca airports. Passengers travelling to Ayia Napa […]

29.06.2026 12:30

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Starbucks Summer Beverages: refreshing you every moment of hottest season

Summer in Cyprus is now in full swing, and Starbucks is celebrating the long summer months with new, delicious flavours that add a refreshing touch to each moment of the day. Whether you’re preparing for a stroll on the beach, enjoying a break in the city or meeting up with friends, the new Starbucks Summer […]

29.06.2026 12:14

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Cyprus to install 75 escape ramps to prevent animal drownings in reservoirs

The Cyprus Department of Forests has signed a contract to build and install 75 animal escape ramps at reservoirs across the island. The move follows a series of incidents in which wild and stray animals drowned after becoming trapped in reservoirs with steep or slippery banks. Officials said the ramps are designed to give animals […]

29.06.2026 11:47

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Nimac defends exhibition amid row over Turkish Cypriot artist

The Nicosia municipal arts centre (Nimac) defended its decision on Monday to exhibit a work by Turkish Cypriot artist Emin Cizenel, who designed the north’s flag. Nimac said Cizenel’s work A Lost Moment forms part of the state’s art collection, having been purchased around 2007, and has been displayed at previous exhibitions “without any issue […]

29.06.2026 11:45

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Oceana urges EU leaders to support low impact fishers

With the high-level conference on islands and coastal communities, organised by the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU, having concluded, Oceana calls on the EU to use the upcoming Ocean Act to ensure low-impact fishers get preferential access to coastal waters over industrial fishing fleets. This would support local economies and strengthen the […]

29.06.2026 11:41

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Eurobank continues buyback programme with purchase of nearly 3 million shares

Eurobank announced on Monday that it successfully repurchased 2,977,805 of its own shares during the period between June 22, 2026, and June 26, 2026. These transactions were conducted on the Euronext Athens stock exchange as part of the share buyback programme that was initially approved by the bank’s shareholders on April 28, 2026. The shares […]

29.06.2026 11:33

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Altamira presents Larnaca’s largest seafront development site for sale

Altamira Real Estate presents an exceptionally rare investment opportunity in one of Cyprus’ most promising coastal locations, offering for sale a 235,657-sq.m seafront landholding in Softades, Larnaca, boasting an impressive 410 m of beachfront frontage. Located just 10 minutes from Larnaca International Airport and 3 km from the tourist area of Pervolia, the property is […]

29.06.2026 11:16

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RAF deploys advanced spy drones to Akrotiri

The Royal Air Force has deployed its new Protector RG Mk1 drones equipped with the Outdragon electronic intelligence system to RAF Akrotiri. Images released by the British Ministry of Defence show a 54 Squadron Protector aircraft operating from the base with an Outdragon signals intelligence pod mounted beneath its right wing. The photographs mark the […]

29.06.2026 11:11

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Building bridges between the EU and ASEAN: Cyprus and Singapore as gateways

By Stephania Constantinou Cyprus was the main theme of an event that took place at the National University of Singapore (NUS) on June 22, organised by the High Commissioner of Cyprus H.E. Nikos Panayiotou, and the Chief Scientist of Cyprus, Demetris Skourides, who travelled to Singapore with a strong delegation of professionals representing the Cypriot […]

29.06.2026 11:00

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Japan look to turn tables on mentors Brazil on World Cup stage

Hajime Moriyasu’s quest to lead Japan deep into the World Cup faces a master-versus-apprentice last-32 clash on Monday against Brazil, the country that has done more than any other to shape the game in the four-times Asian Cup-winning nation. The Japanese squad travelled to North America with ambitions of a run to a first-ever final […]

29.06.2026 10:56

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Germany’s big names must deliver against Paraguay

Germany will need to up their game in their World Cup round of 32 against Paraguay or risk going home, with their top players yet to peak at the tournament and expectations back home of a deep run in the competition piling pressure on the team. The four-time world champions came into the World Cup […]

29.06.2026 10:52

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Top seeds Sinner, Sabalenka headline Wimbledon’s opening day

Top seeds Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka will both be up against Serbian challengers as the first round of Wimbledon kicks off on Monday, before another Serbian, Novak Djokovic, takes to the Centre Court in pursuit of his 25th Grand Slam. Mirra Andreeva, fresh off her French Open triumph, will take on Poland’s Magda Linette, […]

29.06.2026 10:48

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Bank of Cyprus to review financial results, discuss dividend in early August

The Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public Limited Company announced on Monday that its board of directors will meet on August 03, 2026, to review the financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026. During this session, the board will also consider the declaration and payment of an interim dividend. The financial results are […]

29.06.2026 10:42

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HSS Cyprus holds Dasoudi beach clean-up to promote eco awareness, youth fitness, service

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) Cyprus volunteers recently carried out a beach clean-up drive at the popular Dasoudi Beach, reinforcing their continued commitment to environmental protection, community welfare and youth development in Cyprus. The initiative brought together members and volunteers from Indian and Hindu community groups across Cyprus, who actively participated in clearing the shoreline and […]

29.06.2026 10:37

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