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Cabinet recommends new suspension for former prison director

The cabinet on Monday recommended that former prisons director Anna Aristotelous be placed on suspension once again. The decision was taken during an extraordinary cabinet meeting, with ministers agreeing to submit a recommendation to the Public Service Commission (PSC) that Aristotelous be placed back on leave. The move comes days after the Administrative Court annulled […]

22.06.2026 16:03

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Four in ten Cypriots face financial vulnerability

The Financial Wellbeing Institute on Monday released its Financial Wellbeing Index report for 2025, which showed a modest improvement in the financial health of the population while revealing that many households remain under pressure. The index reached 54.6 points this year, marking an increase of approximately four points compared to the findings in 2024. Despite […]

22.06.2026 15:58

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Annita says EU can ‘act as lever of pressure’ in Cyprus problem talks

House President Annita Demetriou on Monday said that the European Union can “act as a lever of pressure” on Turkey as efforts continue to bring about a resumption of negotiations in earnest to solve the Cyprus problem. “Turkey’s aspirations in relation to the European Union are creating a situation which can act as a lever […]

22.06.2026 15:57

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Cyprus tax revenues drive rise in state income to €3.8 billion

The Treasury on Monday released data showing that the implementation of the state budget up to the end of May 2026 reached 35 per cent for revenue and 32 per cent for expenditure. Specifically, revenue totalled €3.8 billion at the end of May 2026, matching the 35 per cent mark recorded during the same period […]

22.06.2026 15:52

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Forestry department urges public to camp responsibly

The forestry department called on the public on Monday to help protect Cyprus’ forests by camping only in approved and organised camping areas. The department said illegal camping tends to increase during the summer months, particularly in environmentally sensitive areas such as the Akamas national forest park. Uncontrolled human activity, littering and other interventions place […]

22.06.2026 15:41

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Murdered Bangladeshi student lured with job offer

A 22-year-old Bangladeshi man was remanded in custody for eight days on Monday after confessing to the murder of fellow Bangladeshi student Shahruar Ahmed Emon and staging his kidnapping to demand money from the victim’s family. The case emerged after the victim, also aged 22, was reported missing on June 12. Investigators later discovered his […]

22.06.2026 15:37

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Cyprus-based firm eyes gains from African gold mine

Cyprus-based Mithril Royalties announced on Monday that it has strengthened its exposure to one of Africa’s most closely watched gold developments after a major new construction milestone at the Tulu Kapi project in Ethiopia, where KEFI Gold and Copper has signed a mining services contract worth more than $400 million. The agreement, announced on June […]

22.06.2026 15:36

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Germany defender Schlotterbeck out of World Cup with ankle injury

Germany central defender Nico Schlotterbeck will miss the rest of the World Cup and will be sidelined for several months after picking up an ankle ligament injury in their 2-1 Group E victory over Ivory Coast on Saturday, the team said on Monday. Schlotterbeck, a starting centre-back, was injured early in the game and was […]

22.06.2026 15:32

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Why Cyprus’ extreme heat is more dangerous than you think

Most people recognise the warning signs of heatstroke. But what about headaches that last for days, trouble sleeping, feeling foggy in the afternoon, or the tiredness that often comes with the hottest part of summer? In Cyprus, where summer temperatures often rise above 40C, and heatwaves become a regular part of life, many people see […]

22.06.2026 15:30

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Enlarged meeting ‘not an end in itself’, Letymbiotis says

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Monday stressed that the convening of an enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem must take place with a view to resuming negotiations in earnest to solve it, after the conclusion of the National Council meeting. “In no case could the convening of an enlarged meeting simply for the sake of […]

22.06.2026 15:23

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Eurobank buys back 1.74 million shares for €7.42m

Eurobank S.A. on Monday provided a market update regarding the progress of its share buyback programme, confirming the repurchase of more than 1.7 million shares during the previous week. The transactions took place between June 15, 2026, and June 19, 2026, on the Euronext Athens exchange. During this five-day period, the bank successfully acquired a […]

22.06.2026 15:17

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Cyprus-based Asbis monthly revenue exceeds $600 million

The board of directors of ASBISc Enterprises Plc on Monday published the company’s estimated monthly consolidated revenues for May 2026. Specifically, the Cyprus-based IT distributor, commonly known as Asbis, announced that its estimated consolidated revenues for the month amounted to approximately $604 million. This performance represents an increase of approximately 89 per cent compared to […]

22.06.2026 14:55

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US and Iran make ‘encouraging progress’ at talks although tension remains

The United States and Iran made “encouraging progress” at the first round of talks aimed at reaching a final peace deal, mediators said on Monday, although tension persisted over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz. The two sides agreed to a roadmap towards a lasting deal to end their war within 60 days at the […]

22.06.2026 14:55

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Man remanded over 10kg opiate haul

A 35-year-old man was remanded in custody for eight days on Monday after 10kg of opiate drugs were found at his home in Nicosia. The detention order was issued by the Nicosia district court following the man’s arrest after a police search of the property. Officers from the drug squad found 54 airtight packages containing […]

22.06.2026 14:53

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Cyprus makes strides in connectivity but lags in AI adoption

Cyprus has made progress in digital public services, connectivity and business digitalisation, but still needs to make online state services easier, more inclusive and better connected, according to the European Commission’s 2026 state of the digital decade report.  The Commission’s latest report on Cyprus, published in June, presents a mixed picture: an island with a strong digital base and improving public services, but one still […]

22.06.2026 14:47

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Migration pact and return rules mark key step for Cyprus

The significance of the EU’s Pact on Migration and Asylum and the new Return Regulation for both the EU and Cyprus was highlighted by deputy minister for migration Nicholas Ioannides on Monday. He noted that the migration pact, effective from June 12, establishes clearer rules, quicker procedures, stricter border controls and solidarity mechanisms among member […]

22.06.2026 14:46

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Israeli soldiers shoot dead two Palestinian teens in West Bank

Israeli soldiers shot dead two Palestinian teenagers in the occupied West Bank on Monday, Palestinian officials said, while the Israeli military said the two had attacked a nearby Jewish settlement with fire bombs and burning tyres. There was no immediate further comment from Palestinian officials about the fatal incident in the area of Beit Ummar. […]

22.06.2026 14:45

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Portugal seek sharper edge against Uzbekistan after blunt World Cup start

Portugal had plenty of the ball in their World Cup opener but little bite and Roberto Martinez’s side return to Houston on Tuesday needing a sharper attacking display against Uzbekistan after a frustrating 1-1 draw with Democratic Republic of Congo. The numbers told a familiar cautionary tale. According to Opta, Portugal completed 783 passes against […]

22.06.2026 14:39

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Fuel prices rise by 20.5 per cent in a year

Fuel prices in Cyprus for cars and other vehicles rose by 20.5 per cent between May 2025 and May 2026, according to Eurostat data released on Monday. Fuel prices generally decreased throughout the past year, but prices increased sharply after the Iran war began in February. The price increase for Cyprus was similar to the […]

22.06.2026 14:28

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EUROMED DAYS places Cyprus at core of region’s investment collaboration

Invest Cyprus & ANIMA Investment Network successfully opened EUROMED DAYS – Connecting Regions, Empowering Growth: Mediterranean-Europe Investment Partnerships for a Resilient Future, a high-level regional investment forum that took place in Cyprus over June 15 -17, 2026. Organised during Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which runs until June 30, 2026, the […]

22.06.2026 14:22

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Papadopoulos calls for greater EU role in Cyprus talks

Diko leader Nicholas Papadopoulos on Monday called for the European Union to undertake a greater role in efforts to bring about a resumption of negotiations on the Cyprus problem after he attended the National Council meeting. “Europe, within the framework of discussions concerning matters between Europe and Turkey, can also pressure Turkey and provide the […]

22.06.2026 14:11

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‘Fisheries remain strategic priority for EU food security’

Fisheries remain a strategic pillar of the European Union’s food security and sustainability agenda, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Monday. Addressing ministers from across the bloc during an agriculture and fisheries council in Luxembourg, Panayiotou commended the government for its efforts towards bolstering the fisheries sector. “The council is sending the message that agriculture […]

22.06.2026 14:03

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Mafia State report delivered to attorney-general

The full 3,000-page report of an investigation conducted by the anti-corruption authority into allegations made against former president Nicos Anastasiades and others by his former aide and journalist Makarios Drousiotis in the book Mafia State was delivered to attorney-general George Savvides on Monday. In addition, the report was also delivered to the office of tax […]

22.06.2026 13:57

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IKEA supports children’s creativity by helping set up ‘reading corners’

The Swedish and Finnish embassies in Cyprus, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Sports & Youth, and the Cyprus Children’s and Youth Book Association, organised a student contest that gave primary school students from all over Cyprus the opportunity to express themselves creatively, inspired by the worlds of the Moomins and Pippi Longstocking, highlighting […]

22.06.2026 13:40

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