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Cyprus plans British Council style body to boost international student recruitment

Cyprus is preparing to establish a new organisation modelled on the British Council to promote its universities abroad and attract higher numbers of international students The announcement was made by President Nikos Christodoulides during a ceremony at Frederick University in Nicosia on Wednesday, where he said preparatory work had begun for a coordinated national effort […]

24.06.2026 21:50

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US to move forward with Turkey jet engine sales ahead of NATO summit

President Donald Trump is planning to move ahead with the sale of dozens of jet engines to Turkey worth hundreds of millions of dollars, despite objections from some members of the US Congress, according to four sources familiar with the matter. The deal is seen as an important signal to Ankara ahead of a NATO […]

24.06.2026 21:43

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Power cuts hit France amid record 43C temperatures

France recorded its hottest day since national records began in 1947 on Wednesday as an intense early summer heatwave continued to grip much of western Europe, triggering power outages, wildfire warnings and widespread disruption. The national temperature indicator, which measures average day and night temperatures across dozens of locations, reached 30C, surpassing the previous record […]

24.06.2026 21:21

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Rubio defends Iran deal on Gulf tour

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to reassure Gulf allies on Wednesday over President Donald Trump’s agreement with Iran to end their recent conflict, as questions persisted over key elements of the accord and Israel reaffirmed its intention to maintain a military presence in southern Lebanon. The initial agreement, signed last week, ended a […]

24.06.2026 21:18

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Ozersay warns Cyprus talks expectations risk ‘ending in disappointment’

Expectations surrounding renewed efforts on the Cyprus issue risk leading to disappointment if they are not grounded in realistic objectives, former Turkish Cypriot negotiator Kudret Ozersay said on Wednesday. In his statement issued on social media, the leader of the People’s Party (HP) said there is currently no concrete negotiation process in place and cautioned […]

24.06.2026 21:10

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Fire contained near Malia, residents question emergency response time

A fire that broke out between the villages of Malia and Dora in the Limassol district was brought under control on Wednesday evening after a burning vehicle ignited surrounding dry grass. The fire started at around 7.21pm when a vehicle caught fire on a roadside stretch in the Limassol foothills. According to fire brigade spokesman […]

24.06.2026 20:59

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Fengaros Festival returns in all its glory

It is almost time for one of Cyprus’ biggest music festivals to make its annual and long-awaited return. This year, Fengaros Festival returns renewed at a new location and with other 60 performing artists presents its biggest edition yet. Between July 30 and August 1 artists from Cyprus and abroad will meet with music lovers […]

24.06.2026 19:52

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Larnaca district government to replace and repair dozens of manholes

The Larnaca district government’s water supply and sewerage services announced on Wednesday €1.2 million in funding to replace and repair dozens of manholes in the city. Eighteen manholes will be replaced and 55 will be repaired over a 36-month period. The manholes are within the Phase A sewer system, which were built during the first […]

24.06.2026 19:40

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Alma questions government role in selecting Mafia State investigators

Alma has called for criminal investigators examining the findings of the Mafia State report to be selected by the independent anti-corruption authority rather than by the cabinet, arguing that the process must be free from both actual and perceived conflicts of interest. The intervention came after government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis confirmed that the government intends […]

24.06.2026 19:34

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Ghana witch doctor ‘releases’ Kane from spell after scoreless outing

A Ghanaian witch doctor says he has “released” England captain Harry Kane from his spell after the striker failed to find the net in Tuesday’s goalless draw at the World Cup. Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a self-described spiritualist, had said before England’s Group L clash with Ghana that he would cast a spell to stop Kane […]

24.06.2026 19:18

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UK temperature hits record for June

Britain on Wednesday recorded its highest temperature for June, reaching 35.8 degrees Celsius (96.26 degrees Fahrenheit) in southern England, the Met Office said on Wednesday. Provisional data shows record reached at Wiggonholt in West Sussex, EnglandThe previous high, which dates back to when official records began in 1884, was 35.6 C set in 1957 and […]

24.06.2026 19:05

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Diagne reported to brief UN Security Council next month on Cyprus talks

UN Special Representative and UNFICYP chief, Khassim Diagne is reported to brief the Security Council in New York next month as diplomatic efforts to revive negotiations on the Cyprus issue gather pace ahead of a planned expanded meeting. According to information obtained by the Cyprus News Agency, Diagne’s briefing is expected to take place behind […]

24.06.2026 19:05

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Seven illegal immigrants arrested in Nicosia raid

Seven foreign nationals were arrested in Nicosia on Wednesday during a immigration raid. The operation was carried out by officers from the aliens and immigration service (YAM) between 6am and noon. Police said 35 people were checked during the operation, with seven found to have been staying in Cyprus illegally. The suspects were arrested and […]

24.06.2026 18:33

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Fitris demands police be given new powers to ‘tackle organised crime’

New powers to tackle organised crime and bolster policing reforms were at the forefront of Justice Minister Costas Fitiris’ agenda presented to MPs on Wednesday. Addressing the House legal affairs committee, Fitiris said the government’s immediate priority was the introduction of stronger tools to combat organised crime, including the revival of a surveillance bill that […]

24.06.2026 18:07

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Lifeguards lament understaffing on day of industrial action

Lifeguards on Wednesday complained of severe understaffing on beaches across Cyprus, and warned of the potential safety implications that may entail, as they downed tools for a 24-hour strike. Limassol lifeguard unit head Sakis Nikolaou, for example, told the Cyprus News Agency that of a total of 24 lifeguard stations in the city, only 13 […]

24.06.2026 17:54

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Iceland to join Eurosystem instant payment system

The European Central Bank (ECB) and the central bank of Iceland, Sedlabanki Islands, signed an agreement on Wednesday for Iceland to join the Eurosystem’s TARGET Instant Payment Settlement system. This collaboration will facilitate the settlement of payments in Icelandic krona using central bank money beginning in 2028. The Icelandic krona will become the fifth currency […]

24.06.2026 17:44

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Unauthorised crypto firms must close EU operations after MiCA transition

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a formal notice ordering unauthorised crypto-asset service providers to begin an orderly wind-down of their European Union operations following the conclusion of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) transitional period on July 1, 2026. While many providers will have secured the necessary authorisation by the start […]

24.06.2026 17:05

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Why getting injured as a tourist does not mean you have to accept what happened and move on

Getting hurt on vacation ruins your trip and leaves you with medical bills in a strange city. Many travelers think they just have to pay up and go home because dealing with out-of-state rules is overwhelming. But being a visitor doesn’t erase your rights. If a property owner’s neglect caused your injury, you have every […]

24.06.2026 16:45

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Brazil vs Scotland highlights XRP potential, MoneySimpler offers daily passive income for XRP holders

The match between Brazil and Scotland has captured the attention of football fans worldwide. But the World Cup is never just about the games. Behind the events, sponsorships, broadcasts, tourism, and consumption form a massive global financial network, making cross-border payments a hot topic once again. This is one of the reasons why XRP is […]

24.06.2026 16:34

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Israel, Lebanon discussing pilot scheme for handover of territory

Lebanon and Israel are discussing a U.S.-backed proposal for Israeli forces to pull out of some of the territory invaded in the war with Hezbollah and hand it to Lebanese army control during talks in Washington, officials on both sides said. The proposed pilot project is being discussed in the latest round of Israeli-Lebanese talks, […]

24.06.2026 16:28

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Two doctors suspended from practising medicine for six years

Two doctors have been suspended from practising medicine in Cyprus for six years after being found guilty of conduct incompatible with the medical profession, the Cyprus Medical Association (CMA) announced on Wednesday. The decision was issued by the medical disciplinary council on June 22 and concerns doctors Alevtina Kouzitseva Markou and Victoria Kouzitseva Christodoulou. According […]

24.06.2026 16:27

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Ships start sailing through Hormuz under UN evacuation scheme

Ships have begun sailing through the Strait of Hormuz under a new scheme by the U.N.’s shipping agency to evacuate vessels trapped there by the conflict, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. The initiative, which has taken months to conclude, will enable hundreds of ships with some 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf to sail through […]

24.06.2026 16:24

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Former Disy MP Sykas spared prosecution over domestic violence allegations

Former Disy member of parliament Nikos Sykas will not face criminal charges over allegations of abusing his partner, after the legal service on Tuesday said it had found insufficient evidence to proceed. “It was held that, in the circumstances and in the absence of a testimony from the complainant, which constitutes an essential part of […]

24.06.2026 16:23

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Parties clash over proposal to exempt advisory council from asset declarations

MPs expressed differing opinions during the House institutions committee on Wednesday over the initial screening of a government bill seeking to remove the president and members of the advisory council from the obligation to submit asset declarations. The proposal would exempt members of the body responsible for recommending appointments to semi-governmental organisations from declaring their […]

24.06.2026 16:20

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