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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 19:37

Heatwave: 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded across Europe

More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded across Europe since June 21 linked to high temperatures, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on social media platform X on Sunday. “Right now 150 million people are living under extreme heat, hundreds have died, schools are shut, grids are buckling,” Tedros said on […]

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 19:36

Germany has registered a new all-time high temperature

Germany has registered a new all-time high temperature for the third consecutive day, with the temperature reaching 41.7 degrees Celsius on Sunday afternoon, German Press Agency (dpa) reported, citing the German Weather Service (DWD). The temperature was measured in Neissemuende, a municipality in the eastern German state of Brandenburg, according to the report. The latest […]

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 07:07

SBA Police report 12 arrests in ongoing Lady’s Mile, Curium beach operations

Police have made 12 arrests during four weeks of intensified operations on Lady’s Mile and Curium beaches, including the weekend arrest of a 34‑year‑old Bulgarian man for drug possession and carrying offensive weapons, SBA authorities said. Police said the man, who claimed to be homeless, was driving under the influence of narcotics. A search of […]

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 07:04

Cyprus extends reduced fuel tax until Sept. 17

The reduced excise tax on motor fuel will be extended until Sept. 17 following a decision by the Finance Ministry. The ministry said the extension was granted after most parliamentary parties requested more time so the measure can be reassessed when the House of Representatives resumes work in the autumn. The extension maintains a reduction […]

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 07:02

Challenges and opportunities facing EU’s island and coastal regions

President Nikos Christodoulides announced two new European Commission strategies — one for Islands and one for resilient, prosperous and sustainable Coastal Areas — during a high‑level conference in Paphos. He said the strategies provide, for the first time, a comprehensive framework to address the specific challenges and opportunities facing the EU’s island and coastal regions. […]

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 06:59

Series of collisions and a police chase in Paphos

A 31‑year‑old man was arrested after a series of collisions and a police chase in Paphos, authorities said Sunday. Police said the suspect first caused a traffic crash and fled. When an officer tried to stop him, he sped off, driving dangerously and hitting additional vehicles. He later abandoned his car and attempted to escape […]

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 06:57

Cyprus Weather – Sunday 28 June

Mostly clear skies today, with increasing cloud after midday that may produce isolated showers, mainly over the mountains. Winds will start light and variable at 3 Beaufort, becoming southwesterly to northwesterly, light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort. Seas will be calm to slight. Highs will reach 38 C inland, 29 on the west […]

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 06:54

Passenger train services between Finland and Sweden will resume

Passenger train services between Finland and Sweden will resume in August after a break of nearly four decades, opening a new cross-border rail connection between the two countries, Finnish national railway company VR announced Thursday. VR and the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom have signed an agreement on tendered passenger train services between Oulu […]

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 06:52

All platforms owned by VK have vanished from the App Store

Apple has removed apps belonging to Russian social media giant VK from the App Store without advance notice, the Russian firm said in a statement on its website. All platforms owned by VK have vanished from the App Store, including VK Video, VK Music, VK Messenger, Mail.ru, Yula and Zen, said the company, which is […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 09:20

Cyprus Signs First Major Energy‑Storage Contract, Minister Says

Energy‑storage projects will play a key role in improving the management of electricity produced from renewable sources, reducing curtailments and strengthening grid stability, Cyprus’s energy minister said. Michalis Damianou spoke after a contract was signed between the Cyprus Transmission System Operator and CYTA for the supply and installation of the country’s first large‑scale energy‑storage systems.

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 05:25

Cyprus Reports Strong Growth, Fiscal Stability and Robust Banking Sector

Cyprus is recording solid economic growth, a strong fiscal position and a resilient banking system, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said. Speaking on behalf of the president at the annual general meeting of the Association of Banks, Keravnos said Cyprus has entered a new period of stability, growth and economic resilience. He noted that GDP grew […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 05:24

Cyprus Weather – Wednesday 24 June

Today’s weather will be mostly clear. Winds will blow mainly from the southwest to northwest, starting light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort and later increasing to moderate to strong, 4 to 5 Beaufort. The sea will be slightly rough. Temperatures will reach 37°C inland, 29°C on the west coast, around 33°C on the […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 05:20

Cyprus Plans New Housing Scheme for Refugee Communities

Cyprus’s Interior Ministry is preparing a new housing plan that would allow apartment buildings to be constructed on unused state‑owned plots inside refugee settlements, offering affordable rents for displaced families. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou announced the initiative during the first meeting of the newly constituted Parliamentary Committee on Refugees. Ioannou presented a review of policies […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 05:19

Cyprus–U.S. Strategic Ties Highlighted at Independence Day Reception

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides praised the expanding strategic relationship between Cyprus and the United States during a reception hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence. He said bilateral ties strengthened further with the launch of the Strategic Dialogue in October 2024 and have since deepened in defense, security, […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 05:17

Four Kilos of Liquid Cocaine Seized at Larnaca Airport

Police in Cyprus seized four kilos of liquid cocaine at Larnaca Airport after finding the drugs in the luggage of a 65‑year‑old man who was later arrested. Investigators said the cocaine was hidden in ten nylon packets placed inside plastic cosmetic containers. The suspect had arrived in Cyprus from an undisclosed foreign country. The man […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 08:59

Cyprus opened the filing period for 2025 tax returns

Cyprus opened the filing period for 2025 tax returns on 19 June through the TaxisNet system. Tax Commissioner Marios Michael said that, under a Cabinet decree, salaried employees, pensioners and self‑employed individuals must file a return if their total gross income for 2025 exceeds €19,500. He said there are no major changes compared with last […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 07:58

President briefes members of the National Council on the latest developments in Cyprus issue

Cyprus’ president briefed members of the National Council on the latest developments in the Cyprus issue and on contacts currently under way under UN auspices. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said after the meeting that all political parties acknowledged the renewed momentum created by the UN secretary‑general’s latest initiative. He said the Republic of Cyprus is […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 05:56

Pensions debate in Cyprus continues

Cyprus’ labour minister has decided to continue consultations with social partners on the planned pension reform. After a meeting of the Labour Advisory Body, Marinos Moushiouttas said the ministry had not circulated the final draft of the legislation, respecting a request from partners for more time before any decisions are taken. He added that the […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 04:02

Cyprus Weather – Tuesday 23rd June

Tuesday will start mostly clear, but clouds developing after midday may bring an isolated shower, mainly in the mountains. Winds will be southwesterly to northwesterly, light to moderate at first, 3–4 Beaufort, strengthening later to moderate or strong, 4–5 Beaufort. Seas will be slight. Temperatures will reach about 37°C inland, 33°C on the southern, eastern […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 16:05

Three years in prison for intent to supply cannabis

A 28‑year‑old Greek Cypriot man was sentenced to nearly three years in prison on June 17 after being arrested last December with 23 kilograms of cannabis. He was detained in his car in Trachoni during a joint afternoon operation by the Sovereign Base Areas Police and the Cyprus Police Drugs Unit. He was later found […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 07:50

Cyprus migration flows fell by 86% between 2022 and 2025

The Aliens and Immigration Service aims to tackle undeclared work holistically and, by extension, reduce migration flows, deputy operations chief Petros Zeniou said. Speaking on CyBC, he said migration flows fell by 86% between 2022 and 2025, with a further 46% drop so far in 2026 compared with the same period last year. During an […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 06:56

University of Cyprus has been ranked 525th worldwide

The University of Cyprus has been ranked 525th worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2027. In a statement, the university said it also placed first among all evaluated institutions in Cyprus, leading nationally in Academic Reputation, Citations per Faculty, Employer Reputation, Graduate Employability, International Research Network and Sustainability. The QS rankings assess universities globally […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 06:55

New case of online fraud

Police in Nicosia are investigating a new case of online fraud after a man reported receiving a call from an unknown individual who claimed to be an employee of an online financial transactions and payments platform. Under false pretenses about the security of the victim’s account, the caller convinced him to install a specific app […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 06:49

Generally high satisfaction with the services provided by Gesy personal doctors

A survey by the Federation of Patients’ Associations shows generally high satisfaction with the services provided by Gesy personal doctors, highlighting their key role in primary care, the head of the federation’s Scientific Advisory Committee said. Speaking on RIK Radio, Konstantinos Tsioutis said the findings also point to areas needing improvement, chiefly communication between beneficiaries […]

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