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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

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

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

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

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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Savvides and Angelides ‘should have gone home yesterday’, says Akel

Akel have demanded the immediate resignation of attorney-general George Savvides and his deputy Savvas Angelides despite their decision to recuse themselves from any involvement in the case. In secretary-general Stefanos Stefanou’s statement issued on Thursday, he argued that the anti-corruption authority’s findings represent a crucial test for institutions and warned that any failure to pursue […]

18.06.2026 15:57

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Israel issues new Lebanon occupation map, in talks with US over deployment

Israel’s military published a map on Thursday showing an expanded zone of control for its troops in southern Lebanon, as Israeli officials told Reuters Israel was holding talks with the U.S. over continuing its deployment. An interim pact signed on Wednesday to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran calls for an end to fighting on […]

18.06.2026 15:54

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Christodoulides: EU has ‘most decisive role’ in latest Cyprus problem effort

President Nikos Christodoulides said that the European Union has “the most decisive role” to play in the current effort being undertaken to bring about a resumption of negotiations in earnest aimed at solving the Cyprus problem, after he met European Council President Antonio Costa. He linked efforts to solve the Cyprus problem to the government’s […]

18.06.2026 15:52

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Zelenskiy says ‘Moscow will burn’ if Russian strikes continue

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday heavy drone attacks on Russia were retaliation for a strike that damaged a historic monastery in Kyiv this week, and that “Moscow will burn” if attacks continue. Scores of drones targeted Moscow overnight, hitting the Russian capital’s oil refinery for the second time this week. “We don’t want […]

18.06.2026 15:49

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Cyprus household costs sit below EU average

Cyprus residents experienced household costs that were lower than the European Union average in 2025, as a wide divide in consumer prices across the continent, according to Eurostat. Specifically, Cyprus recorded a price level index of 89.2 per cent of the European Union average for household final consumption expenditure. This figure situates the country as […]

18.06.2026 15:43

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Who is at Vinylio’s Summer Jazz Project Vol. 10?

Time to uncork and unwind as the organisers of the Summer Jazz Project Vol. 10 say. This June, another edition of the popular summer music event will fill Limassol’s evenings with jazzy melodies and beyond. From Friday to Sunday, Vinylio Wine Etc will host selected artists for special live performances, while serving exceptional wines. Kicking […]

18.06.2026 15:31

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A minute with: Leopoldo Daniel Baez, musician, percussionist, producer

Where do you live and with whom?I live with my wife, five cats and two dogs What did you have for breakfast?Argentinian mate is part of my morning routine Describe your perfect dayWake up, take the dogs for a walk, have breakfast and mate, then go to the studio to make music and prepare my […]

18.06.2026 15:00

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Cyprus takes receipt of first Safe programme payment

Cyprus on Friday took receipt of its first payment under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (Safe) defence procurement programme, with a total of €177.2 million being disbursed to the island’s government. The disbursement amounts to 15 per cent of Cyprus’ total allocation of just shy of €1.2 billion, with the European Commission saying […]

18.06.2026 14:56

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Elevated railway proposed for Limassol

A proposed elevated railway network running through Limassol could offer a solution to the city’s growing traffic problems, digital creator Marinos Protopapas said on Thursday. The concept, put forward by Limassol deputy mayor Dimos Katsis, would connect Yermasoyia, the city centre, the marina and the city’s western districts through a modern public transport system. Protopapas […]

18.06.2026 14:44

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Church of England leader apologises for historical forced adoption practice

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, apologised for the Church of England’s role in forced adoption practices in the decades following World War Two, when roughly 185,000 children were taken from unmarried mothers across England and Wales. “We are profoundly sorry for the pain, trauma and stigma experienced – and still carried – by many […]

18.06.2026 14:33

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Transforming Cyprus’ rental market through Build-to-Rent

Cyprus needs a more mature conversation about housing. Not only about how more homes will be built, but about what kind of homes we need. Not only about the immediate return on investment of a property, but about the long-term value it can offer society. A home is not simply an asset. It is the […]

18.06.2026 14:31

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First tankers cross Hormuz after Iran deal; Israeli strikes stir doubt in Lebanon

Three Saudi-flagged supertankers carrying 6 million barrels of crude sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a deal with Iran to end the war that has disrupted global energy supplies. But in Lebanon, where more than a million people are displaced by the fighting, Israeli forces launched […]

18.06.2026 14:29

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Limassol council faces defining vote on future of zoo

The future of the Limassol zoo is set to be decided on Thursday, with the municipal council expected to vote on whether the facility should continue housing animals or be transformed into a new biodiversity and environmental centre. At the heart of the debate is a proposal prepared by the Cyprus Centre for Environmental Research […]

18.06.2026 14:07

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Coffee Berry Cyprus: celebrating 10 years together

Coffee Berry, a member of Zorbas Group, is celebrating 10 successful years in the Cypriot market. To mark this important milestone, a special event was held on June 10, 2026 at Pinolo, highlighting the brand’s decade-long journey in Cyprus, its commitment to high quality and the strong relationships it has built with customers over the […]

18.06.2026 14:07

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Frederick University to launch Computer Science programme in China

Frederick University is pleased to announce the forthcoming launch of a joint undergraduate programme in Computer Science and Technology in China, offered in partnership with Hangzhou Dianzi University, Information Engineering College (HZIEE). The programme received official accreditation and approval from the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China in May 2026. The accreditation […]

18.06.2026 13:51

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AI creates a two-track global labour market, says PwC

AI is reshaping the global labour market into two distinct paths, while rewarding human skills such as judgement, creativity and leadership, according to a report from consulting and advisory firm PwC. The report, which analysed more than one billion job ads across six continents, found that AI is rapidly changing the skills employers want most […]

18.06.2026 13:36

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David Hunter dies aged 78

David Hunter, the man who was convicted of manslaughter in 2023 after killing his seriously ill wife, died on Thursday at the age of 78. He had been rushed to hospital on Wednesday, with sources having told the Cyprus Mail at the time that he had been admitted to hospital due to heart failure. More […]

18.06.2026 13:34

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Consumers face fresh price rises in basic goods

Prices for several basic consumer goods continued to rise in May, according to the consumer protection service, as inflationary pressures remained visible across household staples ranging from cold cuts and baby food to coffee, eggs and detergents. The service’s price observatory, which tracks the weighted average price of 250 basic consumer products across 400 retail […]

18.06.2026 13:33

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UNIC research featured in ‘Physics of Fluids’, highlighted by ‘AIP Scilight’

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) is pleased to announce that the research article “Uncertainty-Aware Artificial Intelligence Reconstruction of Wall-Pressure Dynamics from Sparse Data in Extreme Flows” has been selected as a Featured Article by Physics of Fluids, published by the American Institute of Physics (AIP). The article will be promoted prominently on the journal homepage […]

18.06.2026 13:28

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