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16 artists look at change, memory and time

The last week of June welcomes a new art exhibition, bringing together 16 emerging and established contemporary artists across Cyprus and abroad. Opening on Friday, June 26 at the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre (NiMAC), the A Slight Indisposition explores notions of transformation as a site for negotiation or reconciliation between sentience, sapience and space, and […]

25.06.2026 13:51

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EU island strategy and long-term budget top talks between Christodoulides and Fitto

Cyprus’ role in shaping the European Union’s next long-term budget, a new EU strategy for islands and efforts to tackle depopulation in rural communities dominated talks on Thursday between President Nikos Christodoulides and European Commission Executive Vice President for cohesion Raffaele Fitto. Fitto is in Cyprus to address Friday’s high-level conference in Paphos on strengthening […]

25.06.2026 13:42

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Osak president says increased oversight, not structural changes, needed in sick leave reform

Greater checks on those taking sick leave, rather than blanket measures that make it more difficult to attain sick leave, should be implemented for government employees, president of the federation of patients’ associations (Osak) Miltos Miltiadous said on Thursday. Miltiadous, who was recently elected head of Osak, acknowledged that sick leave abuse was a real […]

25.06.2026 13:32

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Closed schools fuel ideas for play, creativity and keeping home items tidy

The last bell rings, schoolbags are set aside and summer officially begins. For children, this means endless hours of play, exploration and creativity, free from schedules and obligations. For parents, however, this new daily routine also brings a familiar challenge: how can the home accommodate all this energy without losing its functionality and… order? Fortunately, […]

25.06.2026 13:28

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Operation Guardian nets 12 arrests in first month of summer beach crackdown

Operation Guardian, the British bases police summer policing campaign at Lady’s Mile and Curium beaches, has resulted in 12 arrests during its first four weeks, including the arrest of a man allegedly found with drugs and a cache of weapons, police said on Thursday. The operation, which began on May 30 and runs until the […]

25.06.2026 13:26

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Govt heralds fast-tracked housing licensing reform

The government asserted that its licensing reform has expedited approval times for housing developments, with some 3,000 residential units and around 1,000 apartment buildings receiving permits under faster procedures. Speaking at the property developer’s association in Limassol, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou described the overhaul as “one of the most important interventions” undertaken in recent years, […]

25.06.2026 13:17

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Cyprus Sevens secure podium finish in Andorra

What better way to round off the 2025–26 season than with a bronze medal? Our Sevens players did us proud in Andorra, showcasing their commitment to both country and sport with an outstanding performance. Beach Rugby The energy continued on a different type of pitch at the start of June, as Limassol held the first-ever […]

25.06.2026 13:12

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V+O Cyprus | SEC Newgate marks 15 years, debuts new corporate identity

V+O Cyprus | SEC Newgate is celebrating 15 years in the Cypriot market this year, while also marking a new chapter in its history with its new corporate identity as a member of SEC Newgate, one of the world’s leading international networks in Strategic Communications and Public Affairs. To mark this important milestone, the Company […]

25.06.2026 13:09

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Cyprus shipping industry honours seafarers on global awareness day

Cyprus’ shipping industry has joined the global maritime community in marking this year’s Day of the Seafarer, paying tribute to the people who keep goods, energy and food moving across the world while often carrying the heaviest risks out of public view.  The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) said seafarers remain at the centre of global supply chains, even if their role is rarely […]

25.06.2026 12:49

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Five arrested as police seize 20kg of opium poppy pods

The police arrested five men and seized almost 21 kilograms of dried opium poppy pods during anti-drug operations in Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca, authorities said on Thursday. Approximately 20.78kg of dried pods from the opium poppy plant were seized, with the arrestees aged 20, 22, 23, 27 and 28 years old. One of the men, […]

25.06.2026 12:21

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Police arrest 10 in overnight crime crackdown

Ten people were arrested during overnight operations conducted by the police, the force said on Thursday. The arrests involved offences including handling stolen goods, living in Cyprus without the requisite residence documents, failure to appear in court, assaulting a police officer, drug possession and carrying a knife. During the operations, officers stopped and checked 573 […]

25.06.2026 12:06

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PARKSIDE celebrates 30 years of supporting people in DIY projects

Whether it’s an ambitious DIY project, a professional workshop application or maintaining the local green space, the PARKSIDE brand has established itself as the pan-European market leader in DIY and continues to pursue a clear goal: to support DIY enthusiasts in independently and successfully realising their projects. Especially in times of increased living costs, many […]

25.06.2026 12:03

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Albania’s Hoxha praises ‘truly admirable’ Cypriot EU Council presidency term

Albanian Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha on Thursday offered high praise for Cyprus’ performance during its six-month term as the holder of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency, as he met President Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia. He singled out Cypriot European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna for her work to advance the process of […]

25.06.2026 12:01

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Audit office warns weak VAT checks put millions in public revenue at risk

Serious weaknesses in the way the tax department carries out value added tax audits have exposed the state to potential revenue losses, with years-long delays, inadequate investigations and millions of euros in VAT refunds paid without sufficient verification, according to a special report published by the audit office on Thursday. The report calls for a […]

25.06.2026 11:42

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Eurobank recognised for workplace diversity and inclusion

Eurobank has become one of the first 41 companies in Greece to receive the Diversity Seal, a new state-backed distinction recognising businesses that actively implement equality, diversity and inclusion policies in the workplace. The award was granted under an initiative launched by Greece’s Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family to acknowledge private sector organisations that […]

25.06.2026 11:35

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New CyI platform offers transparency on Cyprus Competitive Electricity Market

On June 24, 2026, the Cyprus Institute (CyI) unveiled the new online platform CyCEM – Insights, developed to improve access to information on the Cyprus Competitive Electricity Market. Its purpose is to collect, organise and present electricity market data in a coherent, user-friendly environment. The platform fills an important gap by bringing together publicly available […]

25.06.2026 11:34

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Lordos Hotels maintains dividend payout despite difficult first half

Lordos Hotels (Holdings) Public Ltd has warned that its results for the first half of 2026 are expected to fall below last year’s levels, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to affect Cyprus’ tourism sector. The listed hotel group said the weaker performance was linked to lower occupancy rates at its hotel units, […]

25.06.2026 11:28

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UNIC positioned among top unis in QS World University Rankings 2027

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) has achieved a major new distinction in the QS World University Rankings 2027, ranking in the 711-720 band globally, in the top 200 in the European Union, and third in Cyprus among the universities included in this year’s edition. The 2027 edition of the QS World University Rankings assessed 1,504 […]

25.06.2026 11:21

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Damianos hails ‘transatlantic partnership’ as EU approves new US trade rules

Commerce Minister Michael Damianos on Thursday acclaimed the “strong and open” partnership between the European Union and the United States, as the Council of the EU approved two pieces of legislation which aim to ease trade across the Atlantic Ocean. “We are committed to a strong and open transatlantic partnership with our historic ally, but […]

25.06.2026 11:12

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CySEC rewards academic excellence in finance with annual student awards

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has awarded €1,000 in prizes to two university students for outstanding academic research in finance and securities markets during the 2025–2026 academic year, as part of its long-running annual student awards initiative. The awards, which recognise excellence in academic research and innovation, were presented to students whose work […]

25.06.2026 10:50

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Erhurman slams ‘baseless’ claims on Cyprus talks

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Thursday blasted as “baseless” claims being made in the media regarding the direction and progress of discussions on the Cyprus problem, suggesting that they may be being made to “provoke the Turkish Cypriot side”. “A debate which has been going on for days, based on an article written by […]

25.06.2026 10:48

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‘Not afraid of anyone’: Dutch unfazed by potential knockout opponents

The Netherlands are unconcerned about potential knockout-stage opponents as they prepare to face already-eliminated Tunisia in their final World Cup Group F match, with coach Ronald Koeman insisting his side are focused on topping the group. “It’s all the same to me,” Koeman told reporters on Wednesday, when asked if there were teams he would […]

25.06.2026 10:30

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Wimbledon surprised and disappointed as players plan protest

Wimbledon organisers say they are ‘surprised and disappointed’ that leading players are planning to continue their prize money protest at this year’s grasscourt major. This month the All England Club announced a record year-on-year 20% rise in the total prize money to £64.2 million, less than the £70 million the players were calling for. Players […]

25.06.2026 10:23

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Few changes as Nagelsmann reluctant to shake up formula

Germany’s ‘bogeyman’ Antonio Rudiger will be ready for more playing time as coach Julian Nagelsmann plans a few tweaks to the starting lineup when the team go for three wins in their final World Cup Group E match against Ecuador on Thursday. Germany have already qualified, but will face a test of their defence at […]

25.06.2026 10:20

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