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Hourly-paid government workers to stage 24-hour strike
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Hourly-paid government workers to stage 24-hour strike

Hourly-paid government workers will hold a 24-hour strike on Wednesday to protest over low wages and unresolved labour demands, they said on Friday. The action was announced by unions SEK, PEO and Deok, which are seeking pay rises and additional benefits as part of negotiations to renew the collective agreement for 2025-2027. The unions are […]

19.06.2026 12:11
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Understanding defence and coping mechanisms
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Understanding defence and coping mechanisms

By Dr Vasilios Silivistris We all face stress, conflict and emotional strain at different points in our lives. How we respond to these pressures can have a significant impact on our mental and emotional wellbeing. Two ideas often discussed in psychology are defence mechanisms and coping mechanisms. Although they may sound similar, they work in […]

19.06.2026 12:00
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Paphos village launches summer farmers’ market
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Paphos village launches summer farmers’ market

Residents and visitors will soon be able to buy fresh local produce directly from growers as Statos-Ayios Fotios launches an open-air farmers market on June 28. The market will run every Sunday until September 13, featuring seasonal fruit, vegetables, and traditional products from the Paphos mountain region. The initiative by the community council aims to […]

19.06.2026 11:50
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Euro area wage growth shows signs of cooling off
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Euro area wage growth shows signs of cooling off

The European Central Bank (ECB) released its updated wage tracker this week, indicating that negotiated wage pressures remain stable as the year progresses. Data covering agreements signed up to the end of May 2026 suggests that negotiated wage growth will reach approximately 2.6 per cent by the end of December 2026. The headline indicator, which […]

19.06.2026 11:34
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‘State recognises good work of the police’
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‘State recognises good work of the police’

The work of police officers was praised on Friday by Justice Minister Costas Fitiris who reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening training and professional development. Addressing officers, trainees, and academy staff at the police academy’s graudation ceremony, Fitiris said police officers “operate on the front line under demanding conditions while face growing responsibilities”. He said […]

19.06.2026 11:31
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Fire closes Nicosia-Larnaca highway
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Fire closes Nicosia-Larnaca highway

Both lanes on the Nicosia-Larnaca motorway towards Larnaca were closed on Friday morning after a fire broke out in trees near the Kosi exit, police said. Firefighters are at the scene tackling the blaze. Drivers heading to Larnaca are being diverted via the Lympia exit onto the old Nicosia-Larnaca road.

19.06.2026 11:26
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Ellinas Finance shareholders approve dividend
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Ellinas Finance shareholders approve dividend

Ellinas Finance Public Company Ltd shareholders approved a dividend of 1.75 cents per share, representing 3.9 per cent of the nominal value of €0.45, during the company’s annual general meeting held on Thursday. Shares will trade with the right to the dividend until July 3, 2026, while the ex-dividend date is set for July 6, […]

19.06.2026 11:16
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Paphos mayor warns against skateboarders damaging cultural site
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Paphos mayor warns against skateboarders damaging cultural site

Strict measures will be taken against those who damage the not-yet-opened Historical Documentation Centre in Paphos, including skateboarders, acting mayor Angelos Onisiforou said. He said damage has been caused to “marble surfaces, corners, railings and other fixtures” at the centre, by scooters, skateboards and other vehicles. He described the acts as “vandalism” and said anyone […]

19.06.2026 11:13
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Scotland will revel as underdogs against Morocco
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Scotland will revel as underdogs against Morocco

Scotland will relish their role as underdogs in Friday’s World Cup group game against Morocco who look even better now than in 2022 when they reached the semi-finals, coach Steve Clarke said. After a nervy 1-0 win against minnows Haiti on Saturday, Scotland know a draw could clinch a place in the knockout rounds of […]

19.06.2026 10:58
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Petrolina approves dividend at annual general meeting
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Petrolina approves dividend at annual general meeting

Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd shareholders approved a final dividend of 5.8 per cent, or 2.0 cents per share, during the company’s annual general meeting held on Thursday. The dividend payout is scheduled for July 28, 2026, for all shareholders recorded in the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) register by June 29, 2026. Shares in the company […]

19.06.2026 10:57
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53 years of waiting ends in glory at Knicks’ championship parade
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53 years of waiting ends in glory at Knicks’ championship parade

A sometimes-raucous crowd estimated at more than one million people lined the streets of Manhattan on Thursday for an event 53 years in the making: a championship parade honouring the New York Knicks. Past franchise legends such as Patrick Ewing rode in convertibles through the Canyon of Heroes and waved to the adoring crowd, an […]

19.06.2026 10:54
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Selk reappoints Odysseas Christodoulou as president
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Selk reappoints Odysseas Christodoulou as president

Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (Selk) president Odysseas Christodoulou will continue to lead the organisation following the completion of the statutory proceedings of the association’s 65th Annual General Meeting, which resulted in the formation of a new board of directors. During the first meeting of the newly formed board, president Odysseas Christodoulou retained […]

19.06.2026 10:51
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Adopt a Ship marks 20 years of bringing pupils closer to shipping
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Adopt a Ship marks 20 years of bringing pupils closer to shipping

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC)’s ‘Adopt a Ship’ programme marked its 20th anniversary this year, with teachers, schools and shipping companies recognised for their role in one of Cyprus’ longest-running maritime education initiatives.  The closing ceremony for the 2025–2026 programme was hosted by Columbia Shipmanagement, bringing together teachers, industry representatives and organisers to celebrate another year of cooperation between classrooms and the shipping sector.  Teachers who took p

19.06.2026 10:45
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Man jailed for 23kg cannabis haul
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Man jailed for 23kg cannabis haul

A 28-year-old Greek Cypriot man has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison after being convicted of possessing 23kg of cannabis with intent to supply, Sovereign Base authorities said on Friday. The sentence was handed down on Wednesday by the Sovereign Base Areas court following the man’s arrest in December during a joint operation […]

19.06.2026 10:21
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Safe Bulkers triples profit as revenue rises 16 per cent
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Safe Bulkers triples profit as revenue rises 16 per cent

Safe Bulkers reported a sharp rise in first-quarter profit, supported by stronger dry bulk market conditions, higher charter revenues and lower vessel operating costs, while the company also raised its dividend to shareholders.  The company, controlled by the family of Poly V. Hajioannou and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, said net income rose to $22.2 million in the first […]

19.06.2026 10:20
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Open-air summer film nights return for the season
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Open-air summer film nights return for the season

There are a couple of telltale signs that summer has arrived – juicy watermelons, the heat, of course, a rush of festivals and in Cyprus’ case, outdoor cinema screenings. Summer film festivals return to fill beaches, villages and cities with cinematic experiences. Open-air film nights are already on in Larnaca as the Larnaca Cinema Society […]

19.06.2026 10:00
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Israel strikes in southern Lebanon continue, at least 15 people killed
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Israel strikes in southern Lebanon continue, at least 15 people killed

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 15 people on Friday, state news agency NNA said, while Israel said the attacks launched overnight were aimed at what it described as Hezbollah targets in several areas. Residents and domestic media said Israeli airstrikes and shelling hit several towns in the Nabatieh district overnight and into […]

19.06.2026 09:41
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Limassol zoo to continue operations
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Limassol zoo to continue operations

The Limassol zoo will continue to operate, after the Municipal Council ruled against converting the area into an environmental park on Thursday.  Speaking to state broadcaster Rik, Limassol mayor Yiannis Armeftis said that the proposal to relocate the animals and transform the area into a recreational park was rejected with 10 votes in favour and […]

19.06.2026 09:41
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Man arrested over 11 grams of cocaine
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Man arrested over 11 grams of cocaine

A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of illegally possessing drugs with intent to supply in Paralimni on Thursday. The police said that officers spotted the man on his motorcycle at around 6 pm, as he was picking up items from the ground. He was then stopped for a check during which officers found a […]

19.06.2026 09:10
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What a long-term strategic energy plan should include
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What a long-term strategic energy plan should include

The question is no longer whether Cyprus needs a long-term energy plan. The question is what such a plan should include. A successful energy strategy must provide a coherent framework that links energy security, affordability, competitiveness, decarbonisation, water security and economic growth. It must also address a problem that has undermined many previous initiatives: implementation. […]

19.06.2026 09:00
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Car destroyed by fire in Ayios Omologites
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Car destroyed by fire in Ayios Omologites

A vehicle was totally destroyed by a fire that appears to have been started maliciously in Nicosia on Thursday. Police said that the fire broke out in the car of a 23-year-old woman at around 1.30am which was parked in an area in Ayios Omologites.  The scene was cordoned off as investigations into the cause […]

19.06.2026 08:59
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