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Mafia State independent investigator must be appointed ‘immediately’, Disy says

Disy on Thursday called for the independent investigator who will be tasked with probing allegations of abuse of power made against former president Nicos Anastasiades in a report released by the anti-corruption authority to be appointed without delay. “The appointment of independent criminal investigators must proceed immediately without any delay. The process must be carried out with a […]

18.06.2026 11:48

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UCY calls for applications for new hybrid Medical Sciences PhD

The University of Cyprus (UCY) is pleased to announce the launch of its PhD in Medical Sciences, offered for the first time in both Greek and English, further strengthening the University’s commitment to excellence in medical education and research. Delivered in a hybrid mode of study, the programme is designed for aspiring researchers and healthcare […]

18.06.2026 11:39

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BoC, Cyprus Mathematical Society honour students’ maths prowess

The awards ceremony for students who excelled in district, Pancyprian and international mathematics competitions was held in a packed auditorium at the Bank of Cyprus (BoC) headquarters. The event was organised by the Cyprus Mathematical Society, with the Bank’s support and cooperation. BoC has long invested in the next generation, encouraging the development of knowledge […]

18.06.2026 11:26

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Cyprus hotel sector sees June recovery but remains below seasonal norms

Cyprus hotels saw an improvement in June compared with the difficult months that preceded it, although the market remains below the levels normally expected for the season, according to chairman of the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) Thanos Michaelides. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Michaelides said hotel traffic in June was clearly better than […]

18.06.2026 11:23

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Drone carrying suspicious package intercepted at central prisons

A drone carrying a suspicious package bound for the central prisons was intercepted on Thursday after being detected by the prison’s anti-drone system. In a statement issued by the justice ministry, the system identified the drone as it approached the prison complex carrying a package. Prison officers immediately impounded both the device and its cargo […]

18.06.2026 11:22

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Only 6 per cent of tourists choose Nicosia, but it’s changing

Only six per cent of tourists choose Nicosia as their destination, typically seeking “authentic” experiences, gastronomy and nightlife, with figures more than doubling in the winter season, reaching around 15 per cent, Nicosia tourism board (Etap) officer Sotiris Christoforou said on Thursday. “This is something that demonstrates Nicosia’s potential in terms of the seasonality of […]

18.06.2026 11:14

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‘Be There With Hyundai’: two young Cypriot artists at 2026 FIFA World Cup™

Two talented young artists from Cyprus have achieved a significant international distinction, as they are among the winners of the “Be There With Hyundai” children’s art contest, an initiative organised by Hyundai in collaboration with FIFA ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. The contest invited children from around the world to express, through art, […]

18.06.2026 11:10

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Ronaldo does little to shake perception he is yesterday’s man

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo’s two second-half misses against the Democratic Republic of Congo and a mostly anonymous display did little to dissuade those who feel he is past his prime and not the man to lead his country to World Cup success. Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw in Group K by a Congolese […]

18.06.2026 11:09

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‘Stars on the Wave’: GRAWE Cyprus honours top insurance partners

GRAWE Cyprus successfully hosted its “Stars on the Wave” awards evening, an event dedicated to recognising the company’s leading insurance partners. Held at a seaside venue, the event stood out for its excellent organisation and high quality, providing a fitting setting in which to celebrate the achievements of the company’s most distinguished associates. During the […]

18.06.2026 10:57

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More than a third of school buses fail state inspections, Audit Office says

More than a third of school buses inspected at public technical inspection centres (Kemo) across Cyprus were found to be unroadworthy, despite nearly one in five having recently passed checks carried out by private vehicle inspection centres (Ikteo), according to a report by the Audit Office. The report found that 35 per cent of the […]

18.06.2026 10:43

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Dead body found on beach near Larnaca

A dead body was found on a beach near the Larnaca district village of Kiti on Thursday morning, the police said. The body was found at around 9.30am, with police officers arriving at the scene shortly afterwards to commence their investigation into the matter. Thus far, the police have only disclosed that the body belonged […]

18.06.2026 10:33

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US riding high after dream start, but wary of Australia

The United States will hope to keep the party going after starting the World Cup with a fluid attacking display, but must be wary of an Australia side which began with a famous victory and have been fired up by misplaced disrespect. Few would have predicted that Friday’s game could decide who tops Group D, […]

18.06.2026 10:32

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UCY MBA programme runs successful Erasmus+ BIP initiative

The MBA Programme of the University of Cyprus (UCY) successfully organised the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) entitled “Ethical Considerations in Business”, which took place in Cyprus over June 8-12, 2026. The programme was funded by the Erasmus+ Programme and hosted at the University of Cyprus. A total of 40 MBA students from four European […]

18.06.2026 10:32

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Canada seeking to take control early in showdown v Qatar

Canada will be looking to learn the lessons from their 1-1 opening draw with Bosnia & Herzegovina and to stamp their authority on their World Cup Group B match with Qatar in Vancouver on Thursday. All four teams in the group – Canada, Qatar, Switzerland and Bosnia & Herzegovina – have one point, one goal […]

18.06.2026 10:28

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President attends last EU Council meeting under Cyprus’ presidency

President Nikos Christodoulides is travelling to Brussels to participate in the two-day European Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday. During the meeting, the last one held under Cyprus’ EU Council presidency, Christodoulides will present a review of the work carried out during the presidency. He will give a joint press conference with EU Commission President […]

18.06.2026 09:20

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Bangladeshi student remains missing

The 22-year-old student, Shahruar Ahmed Emon from Bangladesh who is believed to have been abducted in Larnaca six days ago, remains missing after he was last seen in Kofinou. According to Reporter, authorities have since carried out checks to determine whether the student has crossed over to the north or left the island, but found […]

18.06.2026 09:15

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Pyongyang retaliates against Britain, pulling ambassador over children’s camp sanctions

North Korea has recalled its ambassador to Britain just a month after he took up the post, downgrading diplomatic relations in response to British sanctions on a children’s camp, North Korea-focused website NK News reported. Pyongyang’s embassy in London said in a statement to NK News it had withdrawn Ambassador Mun Myong Sin and reduced […]

18.06.2026 08:45

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Shipping risks remain high in Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz

International shipping continues to operate under heightened risk across some of the world’s most important sea lanes, as renewed Houthi threats in the Red Sea, continued uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz and the return of Somali piracy place crews and global supply chains under growing pressure.  According to the latest EOS Intelligence assessment, cited by newmoney, the situation remains […]

18.06.2026 08:44

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Trump threatens renewed bombing as US and Iran sign interim peace agreement

The U.S. and Iran released the text of an interim agreement their presidents have signed to end their war on Wednesday, with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to resume attacks and kill Iranian officials if they failed to honour their commitments. Trump, attending the G7 with other leaders in France, also withdrew at least one […]

18.06.2026 08:43

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Fire in abandoned house near Larnaca port

A fire broke out in an abandoned house near the Larnaca port in the early hours of Thursday. The fire service said it was informed about the fire at around 4.40am and responded to the scene with three fire engines. No one was found inside the building. The fire was brought under full control by […]

18.06.2026 08:42

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13 arrested in overnight police operations

Thirteen people were arrested for various offences including impersonation, illegal employment, failure to appear in court, arson of a motorcycle and traffic offences during overnight police operations in urban areas on Thursday. According to the police, at total of 1,084 drivers and 297 passengers were stopped and checked overnight. Meanwhile, 36 premises were searched simultaneously […]

18.06.2026 08:33

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Ukraine hits Moscow refinery again as Zelenskiy seeks Trump’s support for peace deal

Ukrainian drones hit Moscow’s oil refinery for the second time this week while Russia fired missiles into Kyiv, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy sought support from the U.S. and Europe to reach a peace deal. Moscow downed over five dozen drones on Thursday, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Telegram, and a Reuters witness saw flames and […]

18.06.2026 08:26

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Today’s weather: Clear and sunny

On Thursday, it will initially be overwhelmingly clear, turning cloudy in the afternoon over the higher mountains, where there may be rain. Temperatures will rise to around 36 degrees Celsius inland, around 28 degrees on the west coast, around 32 degrees on the rest of the coast and around 25 degrees in the higher mountains. […]

18.06.2026 08:20

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Group K: Diaz shines as Colombia outclass Uzbekistan

Colombia opened their World Cup Group K campaign with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan at the Estadio Azteca on Wednesday, as Daniel Munoz, Luis Diaz and Jaminton Campaz struck to overcome a spirited second-half response from the tournament debutants. Uzbekistan were disciplined for long periods under Fabio Cannavaro but Colombia’s greater quality told in front […]

18.06.2026 08:04

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