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All tested samples negative as Cyprus nears completion of foot-and-mouth surveillance

All samples examined so far in connection with the recent foot-and-mouth disease outbreak have returned negative results, a member of the government’s epidemiological team said on Monday, raising hopes that the virus has been successfully contained. Speaking to CNA, Cyprus Veterinary Association president and epidemiological team member Dr Demetris Epaminondas said 121 livestock units remain […]

15.06.2026 12:25

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One hospitalised following road rage incident in Limassol

A traffic dispute between two drivers in Limassol turned into a fight and led to one driver being hospitalised on Monday morning. The hospitalised man had an ear injury following the fight, and the other driver fled the scene, according to the police. The incident took place in the Germasoyia suburb, and the hospitalised man […]

15.06.2026 12:17

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Week two of Pancyprian exams underway with Ancient Greek and Maths on Monday

The second week of the Pancyprian examinations got underway on Monday, with high school leavers taking Ancient Greek and mathematics examinations, and technical school leavers sitting the technology examination. According to the government, exactly 2,286 people will take Monday’s mathematics examination, while 233 will take the ancient Greek examination. Examinations will continue throughout the week, […]

15.06.2026 12:12

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Police seek help to find missing Bangladesh man amid abduction probe

Police are seeking information to locate a 22-year-old man from Bangladesh, treating his disappearance as a possible case of kidnapping, abduction and deprivation of liberty after he went missing on June 12, police reported on Monday. Police released a photo of Shahruar Ahmed Emod as part of an investigation into alleged kidnapping and unlawful confinement. […]

15.06.2026 12:07

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Cyprus hails agreement to halt US-Iran war

Cyprus’ foreign ministry on Monday hailed the United States’ and Iran’s announcement of an agreement which will bring a halt to the war which broke out between the two countries in the spring. “The agreement represents a critical step for sustained de-escalation across the region, including Lebanon, and for the restoration of freedom of navigation, […]

15.06.2026 11:40

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Bank of Cyprus and Eurobank weights adjusted in CSE index review

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced adjustments to the weight factors of two major financial institutions within the FTSE/CySE20 Index, effective from Monday, June 22, 2026. This decision follows the exchange’s semi-annual review of the index, which ensures that no single constituent holds a disproportionate influence over the benchmark. In accordance with Rule 5.4.1 […]

15.06.2026 11:39

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Eurobank spends €6.55 million on share buyback

Greek lender Eurobank S.A. announced on Monday that it had repurchased a total of 1,657,727 of its own shares between June 10 and June 12, 2026, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, with the transactions amounting to €6,553,382.61. The share repurchase programme, which was approved by the bank’s annual general meeting of shareholders […]

15.06.2026 11:35

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Barn owl shown to be a wildlife rescue success story

A female owl released from a wildlife care centre last year was found healthy with four newly hatched chicks, demonstrating a wildlife rescue success story, it was announced on Monday. The owl, found with a mate and her chicks in Mammari, was spotted during a nest monitoring operation with BirdLife Cyprus, the forestry department and […]

15.06.2026 11:33

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Nine people arrested in Paphos for possession of drugs

Nine people were arrested in Paphos on Sunday for possession of cannabis, cocaine and other drugs. The police said on Monday the operation ran from 4pm to midnight and involved officers from the drug squad, the Paphos crime division and special forces MMAD headquarters. Police stopped and checked vehicles and motorcycles and searched an apartment […]

15.06.2026 11:28

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Doubts remain in Brussels over Cyprus’ EU budget plans despite provisional agreement

While European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Cypriot European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna both hailed the reaching of a “provisional agreement” regarding the fundamentals of the European Union’s next multiannual financial framework, the Cypriot government continued to face criticism from across the continent regarding its plans. The multiannual financial framework is the […]

15.06.2026 11:23

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Ukrainian community gifts Larnaca sculpture honouring 18th-century traveller

A bronze sculpture honouring 18th-century traveller Vasil Hryhorovich-Barsky was unveiled in Larnaca on Monday. The sculpture, donated by the Obiimy Cyprus Cultural Centre and Sushko Philanthropy, celebrates the Kiev-born traveller who documented Cyprus’ people and landscapes nearly 300 years ago. Located at the Obiimy Cyprus Cultural Centre on Grigoris Afxentiou street, this is the first […]

15.06.2026 11:14

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Limassol traffic threatens city’s economic growth, warns business body

Limassol’s worsening traffic problem is no longer just a source of daily frustration, but a threat to the city’s growth, business confidence and ability to retain major companies, the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel) has warned. This expression of concern came from chamber president Andreas Tsouloftas, who told Entrepreneurial Limassol, Evel’s periodical, that […]

15.06.2026 11:10

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Cyprus turns to digital payments as fintech reshapes banking

Digital transactions in Cyprus are continuing to grow at a rapid pace, as consumers and businesses increasingly move towards card payments, mobile banking, electronic wallets and fintech applications. The shift reflects the broader digitalisation of the economy, but also the pressure being placed on Europe’s financial system by new payment technologies, artificial intelligence, blockchain and […]

15.06.2026 11:06

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Third Age Observatory urges stronger protection against elder abuse

The Third Age Observatory on Monday called for stronger measures to protect elderly people from abuse, warning that many victims remain unable or unwilling to report mistreatment. Marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the observatory said abuse of older people is a widespread problem that often receives too little attention. Citing World Health Organisation figures, […]

15.06.2026 10:54

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Trump threatens 100% tariffs on French wine unless France drops digital tax on US tech giants

President Donald Trump on Monday warned that the US will “have no choice” but to apply 100% tariffs on French wine unless Paris eliminates its digital tax on American tech giants. Trump said he delivered the warning directly to French President Emmanuel Macron, demanding he remove the 3% tax on U.S. tech giants or face […]

15.06.2026 10:51

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Iran face New Zealand in politically charged Los Angeles opener

Iran open their World Cup Group G campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on Monday in a match shaped as much by events off the pitch as by the ambitions of two teams seeking a long-awaited breakthrough. The fixture will be played against the backdrop of the U.S. war with Iran and in a […]

15.06.2026 10:51

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Amazon’s Panay joins Cyprus debate on the future of innovation

Amazon executive Panos Panay will headline a fireside chat on how innovation can be turned into real-world economic and social value during the international conference ‘Shaping the Next Digital Frontier’, which will take place in Nicosia on June 17.  The discussion, titled ‘From Innovation to Real-World Impact’, is scheduled for 10.30am at the Filoxenia Conference Centre, as part of a two-day conference taking place […]

15.06.2026 10:48

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Spain face tiny Cape Verde in collision of swagger and wonder

Spain arrive in Atlanta with the air of a team expecting a long World Cup summer, but on Monday they face opponents carrying an equally powerful feeling: the giddy disbelief of a nation seeing its name on the tournament board for the first time. The European champions open their Group H campaign against Cape Verde, […]

15.06.2026 10:45

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Cyprus shoppers hit by new €3 tax on non-EU online orders

Cyprus joins EU-wide move to tax low-value imports Consumers in Cyprus purchasing goods from outside the European Union will face a temporary flat-fee duty of €3 per item starting July 1, 2026, according to guidance released by both the European Commission and the local Customs Department. This new customs regulation applies to all low-value consignments […]

15.06.2026 10:41

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In gift to Larnaca, sculpture unveiled of 18th-century Kyiv chronicler of island

In a historic moment for Cyprus, Larnaca has unveiled the island’s first-ever sculpture of Vasyl Hryhorovych-Barsky, an 18th-century traveller from Kyiv who travelled all over Cyprus on foot, lived here, and described the island so precisely that his notes remain one of the most valuable primary sources on early modern Cyprus. The sculpture is a […]

15.06.2026 10:09

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IMF warns of rising public debt across EU — Cyprus among exceptions

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva has warned that European Union nations face a significant fiscal challenge as public debt levels threaten to climb sharply over the coming decades. Public debt across the European Union could surge beyond 130 per cent of gross domestic product by 2040 if current fiscal trends remain unchanged. Without policy measures, […]

15.06.2026 10:00

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Team building remains biggest challenge for deep-tech startups

Brussels hosted the European Innovation Council Summit 2026 this month, where Laurence Petit, Director of Innovation at France’s CEA, shared insights on how Europe can transform scientific excellence into successful deep-tech companies. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail on the sidelines of the event, Petit discussed the ingredients behind CEA’s ability to produce between 10 and […]

15.06.2026 10:00

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New ServPRO website furthers investment in client service, professional excellence

ServPRO Accountants & Consultants continues to evolve its client experience, digital presence, and advisory support in response to a business environment shaped by regulatory change, increasing internationalisation and rapidly evolving technology. “The launch of our new website represents an important step in ServPRO’s ongoing evolution. It reflects our commitment to making our expertise more accessible […]

15.06.2026 09:47

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Make Music brings hundreds of musicians together for three days of performances

There a couple of reasons why June is a beloved month. It is officially the start of summer and the holiday season and it welcomes International Music Day which fills the city with simultaneous live music performances, all free to enjoy! The 8th Make Music Cyprus Festival returns once more this month and for the […]

15.06.2026 09:42

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