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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

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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Exclusive: Iran’s IRGC sets up secret cells in Iraq to launch attacks on Gulf states

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has set up secretive new cells in Iraq to carry out attacks on Gulf countries that host American forces, bypassing established militia networks to avoid detection, eight Iraqi sources told Reuters. Three or four cells, each comprising about 10 elite Iraqi Shi’ite Muslim fighters, launched at least seven drone […]

19.06.2026 09:33

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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

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

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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Fire in Livadia may have been caused by PV system

An investigation is underway into a fire that broke out in a house in Livadia, Larnaca on Friday, which may have been caused by a technical failure in a photovoltaic system transformer. Police said that the fire broke out at around 3am and quickly spread to the ground floor of the house. The fire service […]

19.06.2026 08:54

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How Gulf Coast Western built operations across the south

What began as a single Dallas-based oil and gas venture in 1970 has since grown into a multi-state exploration and development company with operations stretching from South Texas to the Louisiana parishes and beyond. Gulf Coast Western built that footprint through targeted acquisitions, disciplined joint venture partnerships, and leadership that has always treated operational expansion […]

19.06.2026 08:48

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CBC governor calls for compulsory financial literacy lessons

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides has called for the introduction of a standalone and compulsory financial literacy course in schools, arguing that stronger financial education is essential to prepare young people for the challenges of an increasingly complex economic environment. In an article entitled “Investing in the financial literacy of the new […]

19.06.2026 08:30

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Today’s weather: Mild and cloudy

On Friday, there will be periods of increased cloud cover, with isolated showers and storms expected mainly in the mountains and inland at noon and early in the afternoon. Hail may also fall in a storm. Temperatures will rise to 34 degrees Celsius in the interior, to 27 degrees on the west coast, around 31 […]

19.06.2026 08:27

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Group A: Romo’s goal sends Mexico through but blunt attack leaves questions

Luis Romo’s second-half winner sent Mexico into the World Cup knockout stage as Group A winners, but the co-hosts’ 1-0 victory over South Korea owed more to opportunism and defensive resilience than attacking fluency. Javier Aguirre’s side have opened the tournament with two wins, secured top spot with a game to spare and ensured their […]

19.06.2026 08:12

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CySEC removes firm from register, revokes ICF memberships

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has announced that, as of December 31, 2025, Epamina Corporate Ltd voluntarily waived its authorisation to provide administrative services, resulting in the lapse of its licence and the company’s removal from the regulator’s register of licensed persons. According to CySEC, the company expressly waived its authorisation under Section […]

19.06.2026 08:10

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US vice president cancels trip for peace talks with Iran

U.S. Vice President JD Vance pulled out of a planned trip to meet Iranian negotiators in Switzerland on Friday to begin complex talks on implementing the 14-point agreement struck between Tehran and Washington to end their war, a White House spokesperson said. U.S. officials said this week they would hold a formal signing ceremony for […]

19.06.2026 07:58

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DCO chief backs Cyprus’ growing digital ecosystem

Cyprus strengthens ties with Digital Cooperation Organisation Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO) Secretary-General Deemah AlYahya used her visit to Cyprus to strengthen a series of international and local partnerships, underlining the island’s growing role as an emerging digital hub and highlighting the benefits of its membership in the organisation. Cyprus is a member of the DCO, […]

19.06.2026 07:58

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Andy Burnham’s election to parliament sets up bid to oust UK PM Starmer

Labour mayor Andy Burnham cleared a path to ousting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after decisively winning a parliamentary seat in northern England on Friday in what could be most consequential local election in more than six decades. Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor nicknamed the “King of the North”, won the contest in Makerfield in […]

19.06.2026 07:56

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Cyprus near EU average for living standards as economic gaps persist

Cyprus maintained a steady economic profile between 2024 and 2025, with figures from Eurostat confirming that the island remains close to the European Union average for living standards. The island recorded an actual individual consumption figure of 98 per cent of the European Union average for both 2024 and 2025, positioning it firmly among the […]

19.06.2026 07:50

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High travel costs weigh on Troodos tourism prospects

Poor transport links and difficult access to Troodos are the biggest barriers to the region’s further tourism development, according to Troodos regional tourism board (Etap Troodos) president Nikos Matthaiou. In an interview with Entrepreneurial Limassol, a periodical published by the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel), Matthaiou said that despite substantial investment in hotel […]

19.06.2026 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now: tourism, startups, Persianis, CySEC, consumer prices

Europe’s regional air connectivity remains under pressure and island states such as Cyprus risk being disproportionately affected by rising costs and rigid regulations, according to the European Regions Airline Association (ERA).  In an exclusive interview with the Cyprus Mail, the association stressed that Cyprus serves as a prime example of why European aviation policies must take into account […]

19.06.2026 07:30

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Cyprus inflation continues upward trend

Consumer prices rise across the euro area The euro area annual inflation rate climbed to 3.2 per cent in May 2026, marking a rise from the 3.0 per cent recorded in April, according to fresh data released by Eurostat this week. This upward trend was also reflected across the broader European Union, where the annual […]

19.06.2026 07:00

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Cyprus excels in protecting youth from material deprivation

Cyprus has emerged as a leader in protecting young people from severe material and social deprivation, according to newly released figures from Eurostat for 2025. The island recorded a rate of just two per cent for this demographic, placing it among the top ten best-performing nations within the European Union. This performance stands in contrast […]

19.06.2026 06:00

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Ayia Napa mayor defends sunbed price hike with promise of better services

Municipalities across Cyprus are increasing charges for sunbeds and umbrellas on organised beaches this summer, with local authorities arguing that higher fees are necessary to support upgraded facilities and services. The maximum fee for a beach set consisting of two sunbeds and one umbrella has risen from €7.50 to €10 under limits approved by the […]

19.06.2026 04:24

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Group B: Canada crush nine-man Qatar 6-0, Swiss defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1

David bags hat-trick against Qatar Jonathan David bagged a hat-trick as Canada secured their first ever World Cup finals victory and boosted their chances of reaching the knockout stages with a 6-0 thrashing of hapless nine-man Qatar on Thursday. The co-hosts’ joy at the resounding victory was tempered by a serious injury suffered by midfielder […]

19.06.2026 04:21

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Our View: Trump made right call despite appearing weak

The United States entered the war with Iran three-and-a-half months ago with the objectives of halting its nuclear programme, destroying its ballistic missiles industry, ending its funding of Hamas and Hezbollah, and forcing regime change. According to the memorandum of understanding (MoU) that President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed on Wednesday night, […]

19.06.2026 04:20

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Two women drown in Oroklini

Two young Somali women lost their lives on Thursday afternoon after going for a swim in Oroklini area, Larnaca district. A search and rescue operation failed to get to the two women in time before they drowned. Both women were aged 20, residing in Cyprus on a work permit. According to a police spokesman, the […]

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