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US Treasury imposes sanctions on Lebanese officials, others for aiding Hezbollah
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US Treasury imposes sanctions on Lebanese officials, others for aiding Hezbollah

The U.S. government on Thursday announced sanctions against Lebanese officials it said were aligned with Hezbollah and members of the previously sanctioned Alaa Hassan Hamieh business network, for obstructing Lebanon’s peace process and delaying the disarmament of Hezbollah. The U.S. Treasury Department said its Office of Foreign Assets Control was also designating individuals in Lebanon, […]

18.06.2026 22:15
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Attack on Niger airport kills 11 members of security forces, government says
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Attack on Niger airport kills 11 members of security forces, government says

An attack on Thursday on the airport and military airbase in Niger’s capital killed 11 members of the security forces and two civilians, the government said in a statement, without identifying the perpetrators. The first explosions were heard at around 6 a.m. local time (0500 GMT), witnesses said, and sporadic gunfire was still audible nearly […]

18.06.2026 22:08
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South Africa salvage draw with late penalty against Czechs
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South Africa salvage draw with late penalty against Czechs

South Africa scored a penalty seven minutes from fulltime as they fought back to draw 1-1 with the Czech Republic at the World Cup on Thursday after falling behind early in the Group A clash. Teboho Mokoena slotted home the spotkick after Pavel Sulc’s handball handed the South Africans a lifeline as they were staring […]

18.06.2026 21:13
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Filing of tax returns begins
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Filing of tax returns begins

The filing of tax returns for 2025 began on Thursday, and will run until October 31. In a statement, the tax department said all employees, pensioners and self-employed persons – and whose gross annual income exceeds €19,500 – must file a tax return by that deadline. October 31 is also the cutoff date for the […]

18.06.2026 21:12
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EU set to name Cyprus envoy
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EU set to name Cyprus envoy

The European Commission is set to soon announce the EU’s new envoy for the Cyprus problem, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday. He was speaking to journalists on arrival at the summit of EU leaders taking place in Brussels. The two-day European Council concludes on Friday. Responding to a question, Christodoulides said: “We shall have […]

18.06.2026 21:04
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Nicosia mayor hails local government reform as deficit falls and citizen services improve
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Nicosia mayor hails local government reform as deficit falls and citizen services improve

The newly created metropolitan municipality of Nicosia has reduced its deficit by 80 per cent and resolved more than three-quarters of citizen requests during the first two years since the local government reform came into force, Mayor Charalambos Prountzos said on Thursday. Presenting a review of the municipality’s first two years in office, Prountzos said […]

18.06.2026 20:54
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Two enter Aglandjia deputy mayor race
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Two enter Aglandjia deputy mayor race

The race for the vacant deputy mayor post of Aglandjia officially began on Thursday, with two candidates submitting their nominations ahead of the June 28 by-election. Prokopis Prokopiou submitted his candidacy at the Nicosia district administration, backed by former Aglandjia mayors and current Disy MPs Charalambos Petrides and Andreas Konstantinou. After filing his nomination, Prokopiou […]

18.06.2026 20:30
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‘The safety of pupils remains a top priority’, say transport department
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‘The safety of pupils remains a top priority’, say transport department

By the end of the 2025-26 school year, 70 per cent of the school transport fleet had undergone inspections at state vehicle testing centres (KEMO), the road transport department (TOM) said on Thursday, adding that stricter safety measures are already being implemented ahead of the new school year. “The safety of pupils remains a top […]

18.06.2026 20:08
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Paphos cleans up area near kindergarten
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Paphos cleans up area near kindergarten

The municipality of Paphos on Thursday began cleaning and improvement works in the Anavargos area after serious issues were identified near the community kindergarten. Officials said the area had become overgrown and poorly maintained, with dense vegetation, neglected public spaces and trees left unpruned for extended periods. They added that the conditions posed safety risks […]

18.06.2026 19:52
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Music, flavours and clowns at World Refugee Day Street Festival
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Music, flavours and clowns at World Refugee Day Street Festival

Phaneromeni Square in Nicosia will fill with colours, community spirit and multicultural energy this Friday as the World Refugee Day Street Festival returns. From 6pm to 10pm, downtown Nicosia is a hub of solidarity, music, art and global flavours. “On World Refugee Day we come together to honour refugees around the world,” say organisers, the […]

18.06.2026 19:32
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Sino-Cypriot cultural week marks 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties
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Sino-Cypriot cultural week marks 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties

By Lanting Liu The 2026 Cyprus-China Film Week, held to mark the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Cyprus, drew to a successful close in Nicosia on June 15, the organisers said on Thursday. The six-day cultural gala was jointly organised by the Chinese embassy in Cyprus, the National Film […]

18.06.2026 19:26
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North’s ‘foreign ministry’ lambasts ‘baseless accusations’ in EU’s Turkey report
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North’s ‘foreign ministry’ lambasts ‘baseless accusations’ in EU’s Turkey report

The Turkish Cypriot ‘foreign ministry’ on Thursday expressed disgust with the European Parliament’s latest annual report on Turkey, which was accepted by the parliament by a majority vote on Wednesday. It said that the report’s references to Cyprus “once again reveal the European Union’s biased and detached from reality approach to the Cyprus issue”. “We […]

18.06.2026 19:05
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Anastasiades to address Mafia State findings
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Anastasiades to address Mafia State findings

Former president Nicos Anastasiades will hold a press conference next week regarding the anti-corruption authority’s findings in relation to their investigation into the book Mafia State. Earlier this week, the authority released a lengthy statement, where it said that Anastasiades, as well as others, may be criminally liable. The report found that Anastasiades may have […]

18.06.2026 18:32
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Drousiotis claims vindication after Mafia State findings
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Drousiotis claims vindication after Mafia State findings

Journalist Makarios Drousiotis said on Thursday that the findings of the anti-corruption authority’s investigation into allegations contained in his book Mafia State had vindicated years of reporting, after the authority concluded that former president Nicos Anastasiades and others may bear criminal liability. Speaking to Sigma, following the publication of the authority’s conclusions, Drousiotis said he […]

18.06.2026 17:42
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Cyprus climbs in competitiveness rankings
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Cyprus climbs in competitiveness rankings

Cyprus improved its standing in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, climbing to 42nd place among 70 economies, up from 44th place in 2025. The country’s rise was primarily driven by stronger economic performance, improvements in its business environment, as well as better infrastructure. The latest findings from the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, which […]

18.06.2026 17:33
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Medochemie – the only European supplier for Praziquantel 600mg tablets
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Medochemie – the only European supplier for Praziquantel 600mg tablets

Medochemie Limited (Cyprus) is currently the only EU supplier with an EU Marketing Authorisation supplying Praziquantel 600mg tablets. Praziquantel was approved in the EU many decades ago and has been marketed but current availability is highly constrained due to supply shortages and product discontinuation. The originator manufacturer, following an advance warning issued to the European […]

18.06.2026 17:15
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Brazil must ditch denial after Morocco wake-up call
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Brazil must ditch denial after Morocco wake-up call

Brazil defender Danilo said on Wednesday that his side must look their World Cup wobble squarely in the eye after Morocco gave Carlo Ancelotti’s side a bruising reminder that famous yellow shirts and old certainties do not win matches by themselves. Brazil face Haiti in Philadelphia on Friday needing a response after opening Group C […]

18.06.2026 16:52
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Cyprus and Canada discuss stronger economic cooperation
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Cyprus and Canada discuss stronger economic cooperation

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has held talks with Ontario Minister of Economic Development Victor Anthony Fedeli on strengthening economic cooperation between Cyprus and Canada, with discussions focusing on bilateral relations, trade and investment ties. According to an announcement by the finance ministry, the two officials exchanged views on Cyprus-Canada relations, as well as on matters […]

18.06.2026 16:52
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Erhurman: No lack of understanding with Turkey
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Erhurman: No lack of understanding with Turkey

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Thursday said there is no “lack of understanding” between himself and Turkey, as efforts aimed at bringing about a resumption of negotiations to solve the Cyprus problem continue. “I meet the president, the foreign minister, and all the visiting ministers. I do not feel any unhappiness, unease, or lack […]

18.06.2026 16:42
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Tokenised markets and crypto brokers reshape trading debate
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Tokenised markets and crypto brokers reshape trading debate

The race to shape the next phase of financial markets came into focus on the closing day in Limassol, as industry executives turned their attention to tokenised assets, crypto platforms, traditional brokers and the infrastructure needed to support a more digital trading environment.  The discussion began with the session ‘The Tokenisation Revolution: Who Will Own the Markets of Tomorrow?’, […]

18.06.2026 16:34
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Lidl and Tomorrowland Launch Strategic Partnership
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Lidl and Tomorrowland Launch Strategic Partnership

The partnership includes various formats and events across the Tomorrowland universe, including Tomorrowland in Belgium and Tomorrowland Winter in France. The collaboration will officially kick off at the upcoming event in July 2026, where Lidl will provide Tomorrowland festival visitors in Boom, Belgium, with a Lidl pop-up store and its own Lidl bakery, while also […]

18.06.2026 16:30
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Ukrainian woman jailed over false declarations in €7.8 million cash case
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Ukrainian woman jailed over false declarations in €7.8 million cash case

A Ukrainian woman who brought over almost €8 million in cash into Cyprus over a seven-month period was sentenced to 20 months in prison on Thursday after being found guilty of making false declarations to customs authorities. The 32-year-old was convicted by the Larnaca criminal court for giving false statements to the customs department concerning […]

18.06.2026 16:09
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Alpha Bank Cyprus launches new unit for institutional clients
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Alpha Bank Cyprus launches new unit for institutional clients

Alpha Bank Cyprus has announced that it hosted a special event in Nicosia on Tuesday where it unveiled a new specialised unit aimed at strengthening its services for institutional clients with complex liquidity and capital management requirements. The event brought together representatives from organisations, companies, provident and pension funds, as well as executives from Alpha […]

18.06.2026 16:07
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