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Paphos acting mayor meets fishermen over long‑standing harbor issues

The acting mayor of Paphos met with fishermen in Kato Paphos to discuss long‑standing problems they say have remained unresolved for decades. In a written statement, Angelos Onisiforou said the top issue is extending the Paphos harbor entrance. He said plans, funding and technical expertise are already in place, but political will to advance the […]

29.06.2026 07:14

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British athlete dies on Larnaca–Manchester flight

A 35‑year‑old British bare‑knuckle boxer, Callum Kerr, died during a June 21 flight from Larnaca to Manchester, according to reports in The Sun cited by Alithia. Witnesses told the British newspaper that Kerr had consumed excessive alcohol before boarding and began arguing with his partner once on the aircraft. Cabin crew moved the woman for […]

29.06.2026 07:10

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EU investment in environmental assets reaches €79 billion

European Union member states directed €79 billion towards environmental protection assets throughout 2025, according to figures from Eurostat. These investments represented 0.4 per cent of the total EU gross domestic product and 1.9 per cent of investments across the entire economy. The wastewater treatment sector drew the largest share of funding, accounting for 37.7 per […]

29.06.2026 07:00

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Prices for 250 basic food items rose in May

The Cyprus Consumers Protection Association says prices for 250 basic food items rose in May. Citing the group’s findings, the newspaper Haravgi reported that the sharpest increases were in processed meats such as sausages and ham, which climbed an average of 6.4%. Frozen foods and fish rose 6.3%, while liquid oils were up 5.1%, canned […]

29.06.2026 06:51

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Sharp rise in drug use and gambling addiction reported in Cyprus

Drug use and gambling addiction have increased sharply in recent years in southern Cyprus, according to the head of the Cyprus Drug Information and Addicts Treatment Centre (KENTHEA). Consultant psychologist Elena Zarouna said that the recent seizure of large quantities of cannabis‑type drugs reflects a clear rise in use. She said the age of first‑time […]

29.06.2026 06:12

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Luxury industry shifts focus from top spenders to wider consumer base

The ​global personal luxury goods market is showing signs of a recovery in the ‌second quarter, despite the war in the Middle East, as demand in the US was stronger than expected, according to consultancy Bain & Company. In an update to its closely watched annual outlook for the sector, Bain ​said its base-case scenario […]

29.06.2026 06:00

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Progress towards normality, but energy markets remain far from normal

The first round of high-level US-Iran talks in Lucerne produced cautious but meaningful progress towards restoring stability in one of the world’s most important energy regions. Both sides described the discussions as constructive and agreed to continue technical negotiations aimed at reaching a comprehensive agreement within 60 days. Washington temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil […]

29.06.2026 04:24

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Canada earn first knockout win in stoppage-time against South Africa

Stephen Eustaquio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage to give Canada a 1-0 victory over South Africa in a round of 32 World Cup match on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif. Eustaquio took advantage of a poorly headed clearance and ripped a shot from just outside of the box to the lower left corner. […]

29.06.2026 00:25

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Cypriot journalist Sevgul Uludag dies

Renowned Cypriot journalist Sevgul Uludag died on Sunday at the age of 67.  In a career which spanned over four and a half decades, Uludag devoted herself to the cause of Cyprus’ missing, the more than 2,000 people left unaccounted for after intercommunal violence in the 1960s and a Greek-backed coup d’état and Turkish invasion […]

28.06.2026 21:25

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New deputy mayor elected in Aglandjia

Aglandjia residents on Sunday selected Andri Hadjiandreou as their new deputy mayor. She was standing against Prokopis Prokopiou, and was supported by Akel, Edek, Alma, the Ecologists Movement and the Greens. The exact share of the vote she garnered is expected to be announced later on Sunday evening. Voter turn out though was very low, […]

28.06.2026 19:45

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Five people injured after London car ramming, Somalian arrested

Five people were injured after a car rammed into multiple pedestrians in west London on Saturday, with a man having been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, police said. The incident occurred shortly before 2:30 p.m. local time (1330 GMT) in Ealing Broadway. Two people were treated at the scene, while three others were taken […]

28.06.2026 19:39

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Heatwave: 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded across Europe

More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded across Europe since June 21 linked to high temperatures, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on social media platform X on Sunday. “Right now 150 million people are living under extreme heat, hundreds have died, schools are shut, grids are buckling,” Tedros said on […]

28.06.2026 19:37

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Germany has registered a new all-time high temperature

Germany has registered a new all-time high temperature for the third consecutive day, with the temperature reaching 41.7 degrees Celsius on Sunday afternoon, German Press Agency (dpa) reported, citing the German Weather Service (DWD). The temperature was measured in Neissemuende, a municipality in the eastern German state of Brandenburg, according to the report. The latest […]

28.06.2026 19:36

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Tragedy in Famagusta: two children found dead in car

Two children, aged eight and ten, have died in the British base of Dhekelia after being left in a car to sleep. According to reports, the children belong to the same family and were found dead in the car. Police from the British bases attended the scene while an ambulance was also called. When they […]

28.06.2026 19:27

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Thirsty Russell wins in Austria to trim Antonelli’s lead

A thirsty George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday to trim Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli’s Formula One lead to 40 points. Max Verstappen finished 1.6 seconds adrift, after crashing in qualifying and starting fifth, at his Red Bull team’s home circuit with Antonelli third and 0.3 behind after a thrilling […]

28.06.2026 18:12

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Delivery drivers brace for motorcycle licence crackdown

Thousands of food deliveries across Cyprus could face disruption from next week as new motorcycle licensing rules prevent learner riders from working unless they are under the direct supervision of a driving instructor. From July 1, learner motorcycle licence holders will only be allowed to ride on public roads while receiving instruction from a licensed […]

28.06.2026 17:50

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Unprecedented concessions of US-Iran ceasefire

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), finalised at Versailles in June 2026 following mediation in Islamabad, marks a fundamental turning point in global affairs. While the agreement appears to halt a devastating regional conflict, it was driven by stark economic realities: an over-indebted United States and a fractured West could simply not sustain the compounding costs […]

28.06.2026 17:11

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England to face DR Congo in last 32

Jude Bellingham dragged England out of a rainy New Jersey grind on Saturday, scoring one goal and creating another for Harry Kane as Thomas Tuchel’s side beat Panama 2-0 to top Group L and avoid a nervy route through the World Cup knockout phase. England will play DR Congo, who beat Uzbekistan 3-1, in the […]

28.06.2026 16:43

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Brussels next stop for UN Cyprus envoy

Brussels is the next stop for UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin, who is still working on the instructions of United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres to hold a new series of contacts with the aim of convening a new expanded conference on the Cyprus problem. On Monday, Holguin will have contacts with the President of […]

28.06.2026 16:35

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Sinner begins Wimbledon defence, Sabalenka seeks first major title of 2026

Wimbledon begins on Monday, with defending champion Jannik Sinner chasing a fifth Grand Slam title and women’s top seed Aryna Sabalenka chasing her first major of the year. In the absence of rival and two-time Wimbledon winner Carlos Alcaraz, Sinner is the clear favourite this year, but the Italian may have to contend with the […]

28.06.2026 16:01

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Record heatwave grips Europe as France warns death toll set to rise

By Makini Brice and Francesca Landini Temperatures were forecast to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of Europe on Sunday as storms moved into other areas, with France reporting 1,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave. The French public health agency said most of the heat-related fatalities involved older people, warning that […]

28.06.2026 15:55

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Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals, state news agency says

A helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco 2222.SE crashed on Sunday in Ras Tanura on Saudi Arabia’s eastern coast on the Gulf, west of the Strait of Hormuz, killing 14 nationals, the state news agency reported, adding that the cause was unknown. Aramco had resumed crude oil loadings on Friday at its Ras Tanura […]

28.06.2026 15:50

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Eleven people killed in plane crash in northeastern France, officials say

Eleven people were killed when a small plane crashed in the northeastern French town of Tomblaine on Sunday, the local prefecture said. The plane belonged to a parachutist school. The pilot and all 10 passengers – five students and five instructors – died in the accident, the prefecture said. The French interior minister was on […]

28.06.2026 15:48

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Cyprus praised for fighting to strengthen EU defence

The European Union is working on a new strategic playbook to strengthen its mutual defence clause, its defence commissioner has said, warning that Europe must be prepared to replace military capabilities currently provided by the United States. Asked about Cyprus’ efforts to strengthen Article 42.7 of the Treaty on European Union, the bloc’s mutual assistance […]

28.06.2026 15:45

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