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Cyprus stresses women’s role in peacebuilding at UN Security Council debate

Cyprus’ permanent representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Maria Michael, highlighted the indispensable role of women in conflict prevention and resolution during an open debate of the UN Security Council held on June 17 under Colombia’s presidency. According to an announcement issued on Monday, the discussion focused on the theme “Women, Peace and Security: Peace […]

22.06.2026 20:21

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Protesters demand Savvides and Angelides resign over Mafia State findings

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered to demand the resignation of attorney-general George Savvides and his deputy Savvas Angelides outside the legal service’s office in Nicosia on Monday evening following the publication of the anti-corruption authority’s findings into allegations raised in Makarios Drousiotis’ book Mafia State. The demonstration, organised by Akel and Volt, took place as the […]

22.06.2026 20:16

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Suspect arrested over cyberattack on north’s work permit portal

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the recent cyberattack targeting the north’s work permit portal, the Turkish Cypriot authorities announced, insisting that no data was lost or leaked. According to a written statement and reports in the Turkish Cypriot media, the individual allegedly linked to the incident was identified and arrested on June […]

22.06.2026 20:11

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Forestry department warns against illegal camping and fire risks

The forestry department on Monday urged the public to camp only in designated and organised campsites, warning that unauthorised camping in nature poses risks to sensitive ecosystems and increases the danger of wildfires. In a statement, the department said illegal camping in areas of particular ecological importance, such as the Akamas national forest park, together […]

22.06.2026 19:48

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Fire near Lympia brought under control before spreading

A fire that broke out on Monday afternoon within the administrative boundaries of the Lympia municipal district was brought under full control before it could spread, the forestry department said. According to the department, the blaze erupted at around 5pm. Firefighting operations involved six forestry department personnel with two fire engines, while a further six […]

22.06.2026 19:42

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Mazotos community urges President to reconsider desalination unit plans

The Mazotos community council has called on President Nikos Christodoulides to intervene and order the cancellation and review of plans for a mobile desalination unit in the area, citing environmental and archaeological concerns. In a letter addressed to the president, the council expressed its “strong concern, disappointment and opposition” to the decision to install the […]

22.06.2026 19:38

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North to investigate reported leak of 350,000 people’s data

The Turkish Cypriot authorities are to investigate reports that the personal data of more than 350,000 people was leaked after a file belonging to the Turkish Cypriot ‘health ministry’ was reportedly leaked on the dark web, ‘public works minister’ Erhan Arikli said on Monday. “There is an allegation. We are investigating it. Is there a […]

22.06.2026 19:31

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Dance workshop with Japanese Butoh dancer

A Japanese dance-theatre art form lands in Cyprus this July as Dance House Lefkosia hosts a workshop dedicated to the Butoh dance genre. Led by Paris-based Japanese Butoh dancer and teacher Maki Watanabe, the event on July 5 and 6 July is now accepting registrations. Inspired by contemporary Japanese Butoh dance, Maki will introduce her […]

22.06.2026 19:25

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Turkish Cypriots’ will for a solution ‘clear’, Erhurman says

The Turkish Cypriots’ will for a solution to the Cyprus problem is “clear”, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Monday, with reports of a “looser” solution to the Cyprus problem having surfaced in the media over the weekend. “We support the efforts of [United Nations] Secretary-General [Antonio Guterres] within the framework of our people’s […]

22.06.2026 19:21

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Red Sox thank Scotland’s Tartan Army for unforgettable Boston presence

Scotland fans have left an unforgettable mark on the Boston Red Sox and the city after the Tartan Army’s visit to Fenway Park, the Major League baseball team said in a letter to the Scottish FA. Thousands of Scotland supporters in Boston for the World Cup took time off from football on June 14 to […]

22.06.2026 19:06

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Malago takes helm of Italian football after third failure to qualify for World Cup

Giovanni Malago was elected president of the Italian Football Federation on Monday, tasked with restoring the four-time world champions to the sport’s elite following their failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. Malago, a 67-year-old businessman, arrives fresh from heading the organising committee for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in February, which won […]

22.06.2026 18:44

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Spain’s ex-transport minister sentenced to 24 years for corruption

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s former transport minister, Jose Luis Abalos, was sentenced on Monday to 24 years in prison for a slew of offences involving corruption, the first verdict in a series of court cases linked to the ruling Socialist Party. The unusually long sentence reflected the accumulation of felonies committed, including kickbacks from […]

22.06.2026 18:38

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Lumio becomes Paphos’ first IB World School for International Baccalaureate MYP

Lumio is proud to announce that it has been officially authorised as an IB World School for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP), becoming the first school in Paphos to achieve this recognition. The authorisation follows a rigorous evaluation and verification process conducted by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IB), confirming Lumio’s commitment to […]

22.06.2026 18:23

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Spence unconcerned by Tuchel shouting, says England boss demands high standards

England defender Djed Spence said he was unfazed by manager Thomas Tuchel’s outburst at training, describing the German coach’s demands for high standards as “part of the game” as England pursue World Cup glory. Video of Tuchel shouting “Djed, Djed, Djed, wake up!” during a passing drill in training on Saturday went viral. But the […]

22.06.2026 18:22

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Reports of domestic, gender-based violence on the rise

Cases of domestic and gender-based violence increased in 2025, with incidents becoming more complex and severe, the Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (Spavo) said on Monday. Presenting the organisation’s annual report, Spavo board president Maria Chaviara Kousiou expressed concern over the escalation of violence in many of the cases […]

22.06.2026 17:52

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Archbishop rejects church role in Mafia State land exchange

Archbishop Georgios insisted on Monday that the church had no involvement in the state land exchanges examined by the anti-corruption authority’s probe into the findings of the book Mafia State, adding that the church is prepared to return a donation received from Malaysian fugitive Jho Low should a court order require it. Speaking on Alpha, […]

22.06.2026 17:46

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Demetra Holdings completes latest own share purchase

Demetra Holdings Plc on Monday announced that it had successfully repurchased 16,900 of its own shares during a trading session held on June 19, 2026. The company executed the purchase through its broker, the Cyprus Investment & Securities Corporation Ltd (CISCO). Across several transactions during the session, the shares were acquired at an average price […]

22.06.2026 17:32

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Cooperation with Europe to combat crime ‘not merely political’

European cooperation in combating crime is not merely a political objective, it also produces tangible results, Justice Minister Costas Fytiris said on Monday addressing a meeting of the Europol Management Board held in Nicosia. The 148th meeting of the Europol Management Board (MB) took place at the Filoxenia conference centre as part of Cyprus’ rotating […]

22.06.2026 17:30

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Foreign Ministry sends pharmaceutical supplies to Burkina Faso

Pharmaceutical supplies to address urgent needs in Burkina Faso were sent by the foreign ministry on Monday, reaffirminigits commitment to humanitarian assistance. The ministry said that this aid, which includes chemotherapy and vaccines for children with cancer, was coordinated with CyprusAid and the Hope Foundation for Children with Cancer and Leukaemia. The ministry expressed gratitude […]

22.06.2026 17:21

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Ukraine to decide who represents Europe in Russia talks, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine will decide who represents Europe in any negotiations with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview with Ukrainian media published late on Sunday. Ukraine has been trying to reinvigorate the diplomatic push to end Russia’s more than four-year-old war by including Europeans, as U.S.-backed negotiations stalled amid the Iran war and Ukraine refused […]

22.06.2026 17:16

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Alan Greenspan, US Fed ‘maestro’ through years of boom and bust, dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, hailed as the greatest Federal Reserve chairman when he retired in 2006 but derided for a severe financial crisis that followed barely two years later, died on Monday aged 100, his wife said. Greenspan, who exerted a powerful influence on the U.S. economy during his tenure at the helm of the Fed from […]

22.06.2026 16:59

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Logicom announces proxy voting rights for general meeting

Technology distributor Logicom Public Limited on Monday announced that it had received notification regarding the exercise of voting rights at its upcoming annual general meeting. The meeting is scheduled to take place on June 25, 2026, at the Olympic House in Nicosia. Under the terms of a proxy granted by Demetra Holdings Plc, chairman of […]

22.06.2026 16:44

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Government moves to tackle perennial sick leave abuse by civil servants

The government is preparing structural changes to address the abuse of sick leave across the public sector after concerns were raised over employees remaining absent from work for years while continuing to receive pay, Labour Minister Marinos Mousiottas said on Monday. Speaking after meeting Justice Minister Costas Fitiris, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos and Health Minister […]

22.06.2026 16:23

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Three years in prison for intent to supply cannabis

A 28‑year‑old Greek Cypriot man was sentenced to nearly three years in prison on June 17 after being arrested last December with 23 kilograms of cannabis. He was detained in his car in Trachoni during a joint afternoon operation by the Sovereign Base Areas Police and the Cyprus Police Drugs Unit. He was later found […]

22.06.2026 16:05

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