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EU Council presidency an ‘extraordinary honour’ and ‘national mission’
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

EU Council presidency an ‘extraordinary honour’ and ‘national mission’

Cyprus’ six-month term as the holder of the Council of the European Union constituted an “extraordinary honour” and a “national mission”, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday, at the end of Friday’s European Council summit, the last to be held during the island’s term. “The responsibility to be the voice of 27 member states serves […]

19.06.2026 19:41
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Gloria Gallery honours work of Cypriot painter
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Gloria Gallery honours work of Cypriot painter

A retrospective exhibition continues in Nicosia as Gloria Gallery dedicates a showcase to the late painter and iconographer Paris Sivakas (1959-2018). The exhibition, running until July 2, aims to honour the artist’s memory and artistic legacy eight years after his passing. Bringing together works from different periods of Sivakas’ creative journey, the exhibition offers a […]

19.06.2026 19:26
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Court deliberates whether dead witness can testify in suicide teen case
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Court deliberates whether dead witness can testify in suicide teen case

The question of if a dead witness can testify in court was the central subject of Friday’s hearing of the trial of 11 suspects into the circumstances surrounding the death of Stylianos Constantinou, the 15-year-old boy who ended his life by suicide in 2019. Constantinou had, according to his former nursery school teacher Konstantina Papachristodoulou, […]

19.06.2026 19:25
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Coach jailed four years for sexual offences involving minors
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Coach jailed four years for sexual offences involving minors

A 44-year-old coach was jailed for four years after admitting a series of sexual offences involving two minors aged 16 and 17, police said on Friday. The Limassol criminal court found him guilty of two counts of obtaining access to child sexual abuse material, two counts of child sexual abuse and one count of soliciting […]

19.06.2026 18:59
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Football event brings refugee children together
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Football event brings refugee children together

The Cyprus Football Association (CFA), in partnership with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), hosted a football event for refugee children and unaccompanied minors ahead of World Refugee Day. The event brought together children from the Kofinou reception centre for football training sessions, team games and recreational activities. It […]

19.06.2026 18:34
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Commissioner concerned over prolonged detentions in police cells
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Commissioner concerned over prolonged detentions in police cells

Human rights commissioner Maria Stylianou Lottides on Friday expressed concern that third country nationals who are detained in Cyprus due to not having the requisite residence documents are often subject to “prolonged administrative detention” in police holding cells. She said during a meeting with the Council of Europe’s committee for the prevention of torture that […]

19.06.2026 18:18
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German museums bestow replica of ancient Aphrodite head to Cyprus
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German museums bestow replica of ancient Aphrodite head to Cyprus

A faithful replica of the head of Aphrodite of Lefkolla, one of the most significant archaeological finds from the Famagusta district, arrived at the Paralimni-Deryneia town hall on Friday. The municipality described the arrival of the replica as “a symbolic return” of the artefact to the area from where it was originally discovered, with the […]

19.06.2026 18:14
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Union warns of overcrowding at Athalassa
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Union warns of overcrowding at Athalassa

The Athalassa psychiatric hospital is facing severe staff shortages and overcrowding, jeopardising the safety of both patients and employees, trade union Pasydy warned on Friday. “We are not talking about a theoretical staffing problem. We are talking about wards operating at 150 per cent of their capacity and colleagues who are called upon daily to […]

19.06.2026 18:02
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Minnows make waves as World Cup aristocrats wobble
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Minnows make waves as World Cup aristocrats wobble

The World Cup’s expanded 48-team format was widely criticised as a recipe for mismatches and meaningless group-stage games, but the opening round of fixtures has instead offered a compelling counterargument: the gap between football’s aristocracy and its aspiring challengers appears smaller than ever. European champions Spain were held to a scoreless draw by World Cup […]

19.06.2026 17:48
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Deep-tech startups bridge research and industry at Limassol event
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Deep-tech startups bridge research and industry at Limassol event

Non-profit organisation Cyprus Seeds successfully concluded its participation in the Doers Summit 2026 in Limassol last month, where it reinforced its position as the island’s only scientific innovation catalyst by bringing together deep-tech startups, scientific entrepreneurs and prominent international investors. According to an official announcement, the organisation attracted capacity crowds to its two flagship events […]

19.06.2026 17:44
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More than 100 tonnes of invasive pufferfish removed from Cypriot waters
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More than 100 tonnes of invasive pufferfish removed from Cypriot waters

More than 103 tonnes of invasive silver-cheeked toadfish have been removed from Cypriot waters under a government-backed eradication scheme, with fisheries officials warning on Friday that the species remains one of the most significant threats facing marine ecosystems and coastal fishing communities. The fisheries department announced that approximately 103,000 kilogrammes of the toadfish (Lagocephalus sceleratus) […]

19.06.2026 17:34
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Masked men flee after failed bank robbery in Kiti
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Masked men flee after failed bank robbery in Kiti

Police launched an investigation on Friday after two masked men attempted to enter a bank branch in Kiti but fled when they were unable to gain access to the building. The incident occurred shortly after 2pm when two men arrived outside the bank in a black BMW and parked nearby. According to police, the pair […]

19.06.2026 17:27
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Taxi drivers warn of tourism downturn impact
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Taxi drivers warn of tourism downturn impact

Taxi drivers have voiced concern over the impact of declining tourism on the sector, warning that support measures may be needed if current conditions persist, they reported on Friday. The Pancyprian federation of urban taxis said a downturn linked to instability in the Middle East had affected business over the past four months, reducing economic […]

19.06.2026 17:01
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Monument to 1974 sexual abuse victims to be built
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Monument to 1974 sexual abuse victims to be built

A monument is to be built in memorial of the victims of sexual violence during and after Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus in 1974, the non-profit organisation Zoe vs War Violence announced on Friday, with June 19 observed by the United Nations as the international day for the elimination of sexual violence in conflict. The monument’s […]

19.06.2026 16:55
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Why are tech businesses thriving in Cyprus?
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Why are tech businesses thriving in Cyprus?

Cyprus has quietly become one of Europe’s most successful technology hubs. While the island has long been known for its tourism industry and sunny climate, it is now attracting a growing number of international technology companies, investors and skilled professionals. From foreign exchange trading and cryptocurrency firms to online casino operators and fintech businesses, Cyprus […]

19.06.2026 16:51
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24 election complaints under investigation
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24 election complaints under investigation

The office of the personal data protection commissioner said on Friday it is investigating 24 complaints lodged against political candidates and parties during the parliamentary elections in late May. Of the 24 complaints, 21 were filed against candidates and three against political parties. Most of the complaints concern unsolicited phone calls, text messages and emails […]

19.06.2026 16:12
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Motorcycle learners face new restrictions
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Motorcycle learners face new restrictions

The road transport department has announced that changes to learner motorcycle licensing will take effect from the first of next month, introducing stricter rules requiring learner riders to be shadowed on public roads during training. Under the new framework, learner riders will only be permitted to operate motorcycles on public roads for training purposes and […]

19.06.2026 16:05
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EU banking assets grow while profitability remains steady
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EU banking assets grow while profitability remains steady

The European Central Bank (ECB) released its consolidated banking data on Friday, revealing that total assets held by EU-headquartered credit institutions rose by 1.6 per cent to reach €33.50 trillion by the end of December 2025. During this same period, the aggregate non-performing loans ratio for the EU banking system remained stable at 1.97 per […]

19.06.2026 16:02
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Iran to lodge FIFA complaint over World Cup travel restrictions
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Iran to lodge FIFA complaint over World Cup travel restrictions

Iran plans to lodge a complaint with football’s world governing body FIFA over travel restrictions its team is facing in the U.S. at the World Cup. Due to uncertainty over visas and the conflict with the U.S., the Iranian team are commuting from their tournament base in co-host Mexico for their three group games in […]

19.06.2026 15:53
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Limassol institution that still gets the basics right
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Limassol institution that still gets the basics right

When I booked a table at Ship Inn for a Monday evening, I expected a relatively quiet outing on what is usually one of the least busy nights of the week, particularly after the regular football season has wrapped up and the 2026 World Cup hasn’t started yet. Yet the renowned Limassol pub was buzzing […]

19.06.2026 15:30
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Rialto World Music Festival pumps up the volume
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Rialto World Music Festival pumps up the volume

Summer in Cyprus is about to get busier as more annual events make their comeback. In Limassol, the Rialto Theatre is working towards the realisation of a long-standing cultural institution – the Cyprus Rialto World Music Festival. Back this July 8 to 21 for its 21st edition, the festival will fill summer evenings with musical […]

19.06.2026 15:29
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