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Trade in services rebounds as pandemic disruption fades

The European Union saw a surge in its international trade activity during 2025, with exports of final services reaching a record level of 61 percentage points above 2017 levels, according to Eurostat. This performance marks a notable increase from the 55 percentage points recorded in 2024 and signals a robust recovery for the sector. Final […]

21.06.2026 08:30

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Group G: Belgium face Iran in pivotal Group G clash amid travel row

Belgium will look to kick-start their World Cup campaign against Iran in a pivotal Group G clash at Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday, with all four teams deadlocked on one point apiece. The Red Devils were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by Egypt in their opener after a sluggish performance. Belgium fell behind in […]

21.06.2026 08:30

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Tales from the Coffeeshop: Much report, little revelation

THE REPORT about the Mafia State was finally released on Tuesday by the Anti-Corruption Authority, which turned out to be a bit of a disappointment. After two years of work, which included 214 hearings, the questioning of 150 people, the accumulation of 793 documents of evidence and a 3,000 page report, which cost the taxpayer […]

21.06.2026 08:30

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Group H: Spain’s worrying lack of cutting edge faces Saudi test

Spain came into the World Cup as a favourite but after an underwhelming display against minnows Cape Verde the European champions need a far sharper attacking edge against Saudi Arabia in their tighter than expected Group H. Luis de la Fuente’s side were held to a shock 0-0 draw by the World Cup debutants in […]

21.06.2026 08:00

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Our View: Government fixated on EU role, not peace process

When he was campaigning for his election, President Nikos Christodoulides insisted that he would seek a more active involvement of the EU in the Cyprus problem. Superficially, this sounded like a good idea and may have won votes both from both supporters and opponents of a federal settlement, because it could be interpreted in different […]

21.06.2026 08:00

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Gesy platform through mobile devices to expand

The Health Insurance Organization says one of its priorities is improving and simplifying beneficiary access to the Gesy platform through mobile devices. Monica Kyriakou, director of services at the HIO, said the upgrade is expected to ease the workload of personal doctors, who are often contacted by patients for routine administrative matters such as referrals. […]

21.06.2026 06:45

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Shredded plastic washes up on beaches in Paphos

Large amounts of shredded plastic of unknown origin have washed up on beaches in Paphos, causing significant nuisance to swimmers and raising concerns about environmental impact. Acting Paphos mayor Angelos Onisiforou has called an expanded emergency meeting for Tuesday to investigate the cause and decide on measures. Similar incidents have been reported on beaches in […]

21.06.2026 06:42

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Grievous bodily harm arrest after knife attack

Police arrested a 40‑year‑old man in Limassol in connection with a case of causing grievous bodily harm and possession of a knife, authorities said. Officers were alerted after a 45‑year‑old man was taken to Limassol General Hospital with serious injuries. According to initial findings, the victim received a phone call during the night from the […]

21.06.2026 06:40

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Police seize 7 kilos of drugs — including synthetic cannabis

Police seized more than 7 kilos of drugs — including a large quantity of powdered synthetic cannabis known as “Kif” — during an operation in the free Famagusta district, arresting two men, authorities said. In a statement, police said it is the first time such a large amount of Kif has been found in Cyprus, […]

21.06.2026 06:38

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Cyprus Weather – Sunday 21 June

Today will be mostly clear, though cloud build‑up in the afternoon may bring isolated showers and a chance of a storm, mainly in the mountains. Winds will start light and variable at 3 Beaufort, later shifting to southwesterly to northwesterly at 3 to 4 Beaufort, briefly reaching 5 Beaufort on windward coasts. Seas will be […]

21.06.2026 06:34

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SpaceX locks in $60 billion Cursor deal to close gap with rivals in AI coding race

Elon Musk’s SpaceX (SPCX.O) is buying the startup behind the popular AI coding agent Cursor, Anysphere, for $60 billion in an all-stock deal to boost its presence in the lucrative enterprise AI tools market. The deal follows a blockbuster Nasdaq ​debut for the rockets-to-AI company last week, in which its valuation surged to more than […]

21.06.2026 06:00

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Group E: Undav double sends Germany past Ivory Coast, Curacao hold Ecuador to goalless draw

Deniz Undav scored two goals off the bench as Germany pulled off a thrilling comeback to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in their World Cup Group E match on Saturday, securing their place in the knockout stage for the first time since they won the title in 2014. After having two goals disallowed in the first […]

21.06.2026 05:45

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Cyprus presses ahead with EU-backed defence plans, base upgrades and Nato aspirations

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas has defended Cyprus’ expanding network of military partnerships, insisting that the republic would not seek anyone’s approval over defence agreements and arguing that Turkey should instead focus on its own conduct and the continuing occupation of the island. In an interview with The Cyprus Mail, Palmas reserved some of his strongest […]

21.06.2026 04:24

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Group F: Slick Netherlands dismantle Sweden

An early double from Brian Brobbey, two more in the second half for Cody Gakpo and a late goal from Crysencio Summerville helped the Netherlands cruise to an impressive 5-1 win over Sweden at the World Cup on Saturday. The Dutch delivered the performance coach Ronald Koeman had demanded after conceding near the end of […]

20.06.2026 22:57

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‘No personal motives’ in Tychikos ousting

The reasons behind the removal of former bishop Tychikos were “neither superficial nor the result of personal conflict”, Archbishop Georgios said on Saturday after attending the first clergy meeting of the newly enthroned bishop of Paphos, Gregorios. “There are certain things being circulated,” he said, adding that the decisions taken “were not superficial, nor were […]

20.06.2026 19:27

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Círculo Flamenco: Andalusian spirit coming to heart of Nicosia

The flavour, passion and rhythm of flamenco culture comes alive in Nicosia this month as Seven Flamenco debuts its end-of-year performance, opening up the annual show to the public for the first time. Founded on a shared passion for flamenco, Seven Flamenco has grown into a multicultural and bicommunal dance centre bringing together people from […]

20.06.2026 19:23

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Seven kilos of drugs seized in Famagusta

Police in Famagusta seized more than seven kilograms of narcotics on Saturday, including what they described as a large quantity of kief in a first for Cyprus. The seizure followed a search of land belonging to a 49-year-old man in the Famagusta district. During the operation, police arrested a 28-year-old man who was residing illegally […]

20.06.2026 18:25

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Christodoulides meets US lawmakers to discuss strategic ties and regional developments

President Nikos Christodoulides met a bipartisan delegation of US lawmakers on Saturday, with discussions focusing on the growing strategic relationship between Cyprus and the United States, as well as regional and international developments. According to a statement issued by deputy government spokesman Yiannis Antoniou, the meeting took place at the presidential palace and included US […]

20.06.2026 18:16

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At least 30 deaths at Congo camp show Ebola could be spreading fast

At least 30 people have died since the start of May in one camp for displaced civilians in northeastern Congo, a death rate that camp officials said was unprecedented, with some confirmed to have died from Ebola in a sign the disease could be spreading fast there. It was not possible to confirm the causes […]

20.06.2026 16:58

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Why international firms are choosing Limassol

A strong business ecosystem in the EU meets a high quality Mediterranean lifestyle, says bbf: 1. How have you seen demand for modern business properties in Limassol evolve in recent years? Demand has changed quite significantly. A few years ago, many companies in Limassol were still comfortable operating from traditional office spaces — smaller buildings, […]

20.06.2026 16:38

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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations

Iran’s top joint military command, ​Khatam al-Anbiya Central ‌Headquarters, said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed to vessel traffic, citing alleged violations of a ceasefire agreement by the US and Israel, Iran’s Mehr state news agency reported. It said that the closure was the “first step” in response to what it […]

20.06.2026 16:30

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Europe swelters under heatwave, prompting crisis talks in France

A punishing heatwave sweeping across much of Europe prompted emergency meetings in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and strains on tourists and residents in Italy, as temperatures climbed towards record levels. French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was due to hold a crisis meeting on Saturday after the national weather agency Meteo France warned the heat […]

20.06.2026 16:11

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Israeli strikes kill 16 in Lebanon hours after ceasefire

Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 16 people on Saturday, Lebanese Civil Defence said, hours after a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect, with Israel saying it was responding to projectiles fired by the Iran-backed group. Lebanon’s National News Agency said Israeli warplanes and drones had hit multiple locations in the south and the Bekaa […]

20.06.2026 15:49

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Met office: Summer expected to be hot and dry

The summer is expected to be hot and dry, accompanied by summer thunderstorms which appear not to be linked to climate change, met office spokesman Andreas Chrysanthou said on Saturday. “These summer thunderstorms are a common occurrence, especially in mountainous areas,” he said. Chrysanthou stressed that according to studies by the met department, weather instability was […]

20.06.2026 15:43

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