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‘Supersports: FULL SEND’: Travis Pastrana, Bentley debut film on marque’s epic history

The new and now sold-out Bentley Supersports has demonstrated its exceptional agility and performance in the hands of motorsports and extreme sports athlete and legendary stunt performer, Travis Pastrana. Bentley and Pastrana have launched Supersports: FULL SEND, the most exhilarating and dynamic film ever released by Bentley, and shot entirely at Bentley’s campus and Dream […]

17.06.2026 09:45

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Kazakhstan donates €8,600 to Committee on Missing Persons

The Republic of Kazakhstan has made its first financial contribution to the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) with a donation on Tuesday of $10,000 (€8,600), Unficyp announced on Wednesday. Unficyp said the funds “will contribute to the committee’s goal of identifying and returning the remains of missing individuals in 2026, bringing to an end the […]

17.06.2026 09:31

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Group J: Austria return from long World Cup absence with nervy 3-1 win over Jordan

An own goal off a corner kick in the 76th minute broke a tie and Austria went on to defeat Jordan 3-1 in a World Cup Group J match on Tuesday in Santa Clara, Calif. Romano Schmid and Marko Arnautovic scored, the latter on a penalty kick in the final minute of second-half stoppage time, […]

17.06.2026 09:29

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Fire near illegal dump in Kallepia burns ten hectares

A fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon in the Paphos district, in a steep area near Kallepia, burning ten hectares of dry grass, wild vegetation and waste materials. The fire brigade said they received the call at 6.20pm. Four fire engines were sent in and the fire was placed under control at 7.51pm. The game […]

17.06.2026 09:26

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Jointly owned buildings need urgent reform, Georgiades says

Cyprus’ new House of Representatives must treat condominium reform as an urgent public safety issue, Cyprus Real Estate Developers Association vice chairman Savvas Georgiades has said, warning that years of delays have left thousands of residents exposed to poor maintenance, weak management and deteriorating buildings.  Among them, he said, the management of jointly owned buildings has now become one […]

17.06.2026 09:26

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Keve board meets finance minister to discuss economic challenges

Members of the board of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) met with Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Monday, in order to discuss current economic challenges as part of an ongoing dialogue between the government and the business community. During the meeting, the participants held a comprehensive discussion regarding the ongoing economic difficulties […]

17.06.2026 09:21

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Responsible AI in finance: where automation ends and judgment begins

Finance is one of the most promising areas for AI adoption, yet also one of the most sensitive. Sergey Smirnov, Group Financial Controller at DataArt, shares the four-step approach that helped the company’s finance function adopt AI and achieve measurable business results. Based on hands-on experience, he explains where AI creates real value, where it […]

17.06.2026 09:00

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Global investors back $300 billion Iran development fund ahead of final deal

A $300 billion private fund designed to trigger investment into Iran is outlined in the U.S.-Iran framework agreement and more than half that sum has already been committed, a source with direct knowledge of the deal told Reuters. The fund is designed to give both sides an economic incentive to conclude a final deal to […]

17.06.2026 08:34

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House plenum to decide on committee compositions

The House plenum convenes at 9.30am on Wednesday to approve the composition of parliamentary committees and elect the members of the special committee on ethics. The committees remain 16 as in the previous parliament with a total of 12 MPs participating in each. According to a decision by the selection committee, Disy and Akel will […]

17.06.2026 08:32

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Ten arrested overnight, 95 booked for speeding

Ten people were arrested for various offences, including impersonation, illegal residence, assault and illegal possession of tobacco products, during overnight police operations in urban areas to crack down on criminal activity. The police also pulled over 554 vehicles and checked the drivers and 168 passengers. Seven drivers were booked for drink driving and two for […]

17.06.2026 08:01

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IATA slams revised EU passenger rules as missed opportunity

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has criticised the latest revisions to Europe’s passenger rights rules, saying the changes fall short of the meaningful reform needed to address long-standing flaws in the EU261 regulation.  The airline body said the outcome represents a missed opportunity, with little in the revised framework to improve the passenger experience and nothing to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness.  According […]

17.06.2026 08:00

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Food courier mugged, perpetrators take bike as well

A food delivery driver was mugged just after midnight in Limassol. The police said the 31-year-old courier was riding his motorcycle in Episkopi area, with a second person riding pillion. En route, three hooded people approached them and threatened them with knives. They got away with the motorcycle, cash and three mobile phones. The incident […]

17.06.2026 07:53

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Two cars, one lorry on fire in Limassol district overnight

Two cars in Kato Polemidia and a lorry in Moni went up in flames overnight. According to the police, the car fires in Kato Polemidia were reported at around 4am. One belongs to a 52-year-old and the other is registered to the man’s company. Both cars were extensively damaged. In Moni, a lorry parked in […]

17.06.2026 07:48

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Sunny and hot, with clouds in the afternoon

Wednesday is mainly sunny, with clouds forming locally in the afternoon and temperatures reaching 37C inland, 32C along the coast and 26C in the highest mountains. Winds will be a southwest to northwest gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 Beaufort, picking up in the afternoon along the coast to a fresh breeze of […]

17.06.2026 07:34

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Cyprus Business Now: labour costs, passenger rights, crypto, Chevron, banking

Cyprus recorded a 3.7 per cent year-on-year increase in hourly labour costs during the first quarter of 2026, exceeding the euro area average, according to figures released by Eurostat. The increase in Cyprus was higher than the 3.2 per cent rise recorded across the euro area and slightly above the 3.6 per cent increase registered in the European […]

17.06.2026 07:30

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EBA reveals comprehensive plan to simplify EU banking capital framework

The European Banking Authority (EBA) on Tuesday published a comprehensive review of the European Union bank microprudential, macroprudential and resolution capital framework, as part of its ongoing simplification and efficiency programme. Building on previous initiatives from April, the EBA aims to reduce complexity for financial institutions while maintaining the resilience and resolvability of the European […]

17.06.2026 06:30

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Group J: Messi hat-trick equals scoring record as Argentina dazzle against Algeria

Lionel Messi scored a majestic hat-trick to equal the all-time World Cup scoring record, answering doubts about his influence at age 38 and firing up Argentina’s title defence with a 3-0 Group J win over Algeriaon Tuesday. He drew level with Germany’s Miroslav Klose with 16 goalsin total and became the oldest player to score […]

17.06.2026 06:09

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CBC unveils governance framework overview

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) this week published a summary overview of its governance framework, outlining the structures, principles and decision-making mechanisms that underpin its operations in a move aimed at strengthening transparency and public understanding. The document was released for informational purposes and provides a concise description of the governance arrangements that guide […]

17.06.2026 06:00

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Driver distraction linked to 11 road deaths last year

Driver distraction, including the use of mobile phones, was blamed for 11 of the 45 road deaths recorded in 2025 and has already been linked to more than five collisions this year, police said on Tuesday. More than 31,000 drivers were reported for using mobile phones behind the wheel over the past three years, it […]

17.06.2026 04:24

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Our View: Attorney-general in a pickle over Mafia State report

After an investigation that lasted longer than two years, carried out by four lawyers, the anti-corruption authority on Tuesday released a 67-page report on the findings. According to the report, there was possibility for criminal investigations of 15 individuals and legal entities, even though the main subject of the investigation was the former president Nicos […]

17.06.2026 04:20

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Group I: Haaland and Mbappe set early World Cup pace as Norway and France open with wins

Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe wasted little time announcing themselves at the World Cup on Tuesday, producing decisive performances to guide Norway and France to opening victories and immediately establish themselves as key figures in Group I. For Norway, it was a long-awaited return to football’s biggest stage after a 28-year absence. For France, it […]

17.06.2026 04:04

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Lawmakers in the dark on Iran deal as Trump says he will send it to Congress

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was willing to send his interim deal to end the war with Iran for review by the U.S. Congress, as lawmakers, including many of his fellow Republicans, said they were largely in the dark about the pact. The U.S.-Iran agreement, announced on Sunday, has spurred optimism that a […]

16.06.2026 21:18

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G7 leaders express optimism for peace after Trump’s ‘very good’ Zelenskiy meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump said Russia should make peace with Ukraine after a “very good” meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday, in comments that sparked cautious optimism among G7 leaders that a peace deal could be struck. The upbeat mood over the Ukraine war, now deep into its fifth year, stands in stark contrast […]

16.06.2026 21:14

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Russia says its warship fired warning shots at UK-flagged yacht

A Russian warship fired warning shots to divert a UK-flagged yacht that approached on a dangerous course in the Channel, the Russian defence ministry said on Tuesday. The yacht altered course and moved away after the frigate Admiral Grigorovich fired warning shots, following failed attempts to establish radio contact, the ministry said. Britain’s Ministry of […]

16.06.2026 20:50

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