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Fifteen arrested in overnight police checks

A total of fifteen people were arrested during nationwide checks carried out overnight, the police said on Monday. The arrests were linked to offences including living in Cyprus without the requisite residence documents, burglary, theft and traffic violations. Officers stopped 538 vehicles and checked 713 drivers and passengers. A total of 341 traffic citations were […]

22.06.2026 10:20

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SquareOne unveils ZOIA, a new landmark residential development in Kato Polemidia

SquareOne, one of Cyprus’ most active property developers, announces the launch of ZOIA, a contemporary residential community comprising four buildings and 147 apartments in Kato Polemidia, Limassol. Designed to combine modern architecture, quality amenities and flexible ownership opportunities, ZOIA responds to the growing demand for high-quality residential living in one of Limassol’s fastest-growing areas. The […]

22.06.2026 10:15

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10 kilos of opiates found in Nicosia home

A 35-year-old man was arrested after police seized a total of ten kilograms of opiates from his Nicosia home on Sunday. The arrest followed a search of the suspect’s home during which police officers found a total of 54 airtight packages containing dried poppy pods, with a total gross weight of ten kilograms, as well […]

22.06.2026 10:11

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First cohort of NUP, China’s Baoding University joint programme graduates

A historic moment for Neapolis University Paphos (NUP), as well as for the international presence of Cypriot higher education, was marked by the graduation ceremony for the first graduates of the joint undergraduate programme in Civil Engineering, offered in collaboration with Baoding University of Technology in the People’s Republic of China. The ceremony took place […]

22.06.2026 10:04

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Fashion, sneakers and urban culture: Cyprus Streetwear Expo

One of Cyprus’ biggest celebrations of streetwear culture is fast approaching, filling a seaside Limassol location with fashion lovers, sneaker enthusiasts and creatives from across the island. Get ready for the Cyprus Streetwear Expo by Carlsberg on June 28. Guaba Beach Bar hosts the event, and is ready to welcome thousands of visitors once again. […]

22.06.2026 10:00

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Students to gain paid work experience under new university agreement

Cyprus is set to become the starting point for a new partnership between the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and K Treppides & Co Group, after the two sides signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at bringing university education closer to the workplace.  The agreement, signed on Monday, June 15, 2026, focuses on the School of Economics and Political […]

22.06.2026 09:51

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Cyprus hotels hope summer arrives fashionably late

Cyprus’ hotel industry is looking to last-minute bookings to soften the impact of a difficult start to the summer season, although reservations remain below the levels hoteliers had expected, chairman of the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) Thanos Michaelides said.  Speaking on CyBC’s daytime show ‘Apo Mera se Mera‘, Michaelides said the sector had come under pressure after developments in March triggered disruption […]

22.06.2026 09:14

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Cyprus business council joins EU forum in Dubai as trade talks gain pace

The Cyprus Business Council (CBC) in Dubai took part in an EU Business Forum meeting on June 19, as European business stakeholders discussed regional developments, sectoral priorities and the next steps for EU-UAE economic cooperation.  The in-person meeting was jointly hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the UAE and the Cyprus Business Council – Dubai, […]

22.06.2026 09:01

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CySEC opens bidding process for two projects

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has launched two new public tenders covering regulatory support services and cloud infrastructure, with submission deadlines set for July 2026. Firstly, the regulator announced the publication of Tender No. 02/2026, which concerns the provision of expert services to support the assessment of applications and changes involving a broad […]

22.06.2026 08:48

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Police probe murder after body believed to be missing student found in Larnaca

A  murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a male body in the Larnaca district over the weekend, believed to be that of a Bangladeshi student which had been missing for more than a week. “There are indications that personal items found at the scene belong to the abducted student,” the police told […]

22.06.2026 08:38

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Keir Starmer could set out exit timetable as Andy Burnham emerges as successor

Prime Minister Keir Starmer could on Monday set out a timetable for his departure and usher in an orderly transfer of power to rival Andy Burnham, paving the way for Britain’s seventh leader in a decade. Less than two years after Starmer won a landslide election victory that promised to end Britain’s chaotic politics, one […]

22.06.2026 08:38

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Global server market surges as AI spending accelerates

The worldwide server market generated $122.6 billion in vendor revenue during the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest figures from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker. The result represented a 30.4 per cent year-on-year increase, up from $94.1 billion in the corresponding quarter of 2025. According to IDC, the strong performance reflected the growing […]

22.06.2026 08:30

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Today’s weather: Clear morning, afternoon storms

The week begins mostly clear, with periods of increased cloud cover. From around midday onwards, developing clouds may trigger isolated showers or thunderstorms, mainly over the mountains and possibly in some inland areas. Temperatures will rise to around 37 degrees Celsius inland, around 29 degrees on the west coast, around 32 degrees on the rest […]

22.06.2026 08:20

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Managed loans in Greece edge lower to €79.6bn

The Bank of Greece has reported a decline in the value of loans managed by domestic credit servicing companies and transferred to specialised financial institutions abroad. The total nominal value of these loans fell by €118 million during the first quarter of 2026, reaching €79.59 billion at the end of the quarter. This compared with […]

22.06.2026 08:00

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus migration flows fell by 86% between 2022 and 2025

The Aliens and Immigration Service aims to tackle undeclared work holistically and, by extension, reduce migration flows, deputy operations chief Petros Zeniou said. Speaking on CyBC, he said migration flows fell by 86% between 2022 and 2025, with a further 46% drop so far in 2026 compared with the same period last year. During an […]

22.06.2026 07:50

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Meta and Google push industry towards XR glasses

Global shipments of extended reality (XR) headwear are expected to decline by 12 per cent to 6.2 million units in 2026, according to the latest forecast released by market research company Omdia, although the sector is projected to return to growth the following year. The research firm said worldwide shipments are forecast to rise to […]

22.06.2026 07:30

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Regulatory simplification remains focus for European financial regulator

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently published its 2025 annual report, showcasing a year defined by enhanced supervision, regulatory simplification, and digital innovation. The report detailed how the regulator navigated global uncertainty and discussions surrounding the Savings and Investments Union to maintain orderly and resilient capital markets. “2025 was a pivotal year for […]

22.06.2026 07:00

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

University of Cyprus has been ranked 525th worldwide

The University of Cyprus has been ranked 525th worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2027. In a statement, the university said it also placed first among all evaluated institutions in Cyprus, leading nationally in Academic Reputation, Citations per Faculty, Employer Reputation, Graduate Employability, International Research Network and Sustainability. The QS rankings assess universities globally […]

22.06.2026 06:56

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New case of online fraud

Police in Nicosia are investigating a new case of online fraud after a man reported receiving a call from an unknown individual who claimed to be an employee of an online financial transactions and payments platform. Under false pretenses about the security of the victim’s account, the caller convinced him to install a specific app […]

22.06.2026 06:55

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Generally high satisfaction with the services provided by Gesy personal doctors

A survey by the Federation of Patients’ Associations shows generally high satisfaction with the services provided by Gesy personal doctors, highlighting their key role in primary care, the head of the federation’s Scientific Advisory Committee said. Speaking on RIK Radio, Konstantinos Tsioutis said the findings also point to areas needing improvement, chiefly communication between beneficiaries […]

22.06.2026 06:49

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Cyprus Weather – Monday 22nd June

Monday will be mostly clear, but afternoon cloud will again bring isolated showers and storms, mainly in the mountains and inland. Temperatures will gradually rise above seasonal averages. Seas will remain calm to slightly rough. Temperatures will fall to 19°C inland, 21°C on the coasts and 15°C in the mountains.

22.06.2026 06:34

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Euro area records €16 billion surplus in April

The euro area current account recorded a surplus of €16 billion in April 2026, marking an increase from the €15 billion surplus observed in the previous month, according to data from the European Central Bank (ECB). This monthly figure was supported by surpluses in goods and services, which reached €17 billion and €15 billion respectively. […]

22.06.2026 06:00

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New House committees begin work this wek

Parliamentary committees will begin meeting this week under the new composition of the House of representatives following the May 24 election, marking the formal resumption of parliamentary business after the vote. Ministers, government officials and auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou are scheduled to appear before committees as MPs begin examining legislation, regulations and various public policy issues. […]

22.06.2026 04:24

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Cyprus reflected in a Ukrainian mirror

The geopolitical chessboard of the Eastern Mediterranean is a harsh, unforgiving arena where the survival of smaller states depends entirely on a cold, pragmatic calculation of the regional balance of power. For the Republic of Cyprus, the margin for error was entirely exhausted over half a century ago when a catastrophic coup d’état precipitated the […]

22.06.2026 04:20

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