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Kıbrıs 15.06.2026 08:26

Police arrest fifth suspect linked to alleged criminal organisation in Larnaca

Police have arrested a 49-year-old Greek Cypriot man in connection with an ongoing investigation into an alleged criminal organisation operating in the Larnaca district, authorities said on Monday. The suspect was arrested by officers from Famagusta CID on suspicion of interfering with judicial proceedings linked to a separate case being investigated by Larnaca CID. The […]

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Kıbrıs 15.06.2026 08:13

Group E: Ivory Coast break deadlock in 90th minute to defeat Ecuador

Substitute Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a deserved 1-0 win over Ecuador in both teams’ Group E opener on Saturday night. Diallo’s first-time strike of Wilfried Singo’s cross gave the Ivorians their first-ever World Cup victory over South American opposition and halted Ecuador’s unbeaten run in all fixtures at […]

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Kıbrıs 15.06.2026 08:06

Russian strike on Kyiv kills four, damages UNESCO-listed Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery

Four people were killed while the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a symbol of Ukrainian spiritual and cultural history, caught fire, in the heaviest Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital in two weeks, authorities said on Monday, urging residents to take shelter. The fresh strikes came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he […]

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Kıbrıs 15.06.2026 08:03

Group F: Sweden smash 5 past Tunisia, Netherlands and Japan share the spoils

Ayari double, Isak and Gyokeres fire Sweden to 5-1 rout of Tunisia Sweden’s Yasin Ayari scored two sensational goals and Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres also got on the scoresheet as they cruised to a 5-1 World Cup Group F victory over Tunisia on Sunday. After scraping through to the finals after a dismal qualifying […]

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Kıbrıs 15.06.2026 08:00

Europe’s shipyards navigate from sunset industry to green revival

European shipyards are under pressure to cut costs and clean up. A new EU-funded initiative aims to help them do both, with digital tools and better tracking of energy use and materials to improve their environmental footprint and reduce waste. By Anthony King In September 2026, naval architect Thomas Koch is bringing his firm’s virtual […]

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Kıbrıs 15.06.2026 07:56

Clear skies in the morning, thunderstorms and hail later on

Monday started off with low clouds and fine mist in many areas, which gave way to clear skies, however clouds will start forming in the early afternoon bringing isolated showers and possibly thunderstorms with hail, inland and in the mountains. Winds will be a southwest to northwest gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 […]

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Kıbrıs 15.06.2026 07:30

EU authorities warn of rising cross-border ICT risks in finance

European Supervisory Authorities recently published their first annual overview of major ICT-related incidents in the European Union financial sector, revealing a rising pattern of cross-border disruptions and warning that increasingly advanced artificial intelligence tools may heighten cybersecurity risks across the industry. The report was issued jointly by the European Banking Authority (EBA), the European Insurance […]

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Kıbrıs 15.06.2026 07:00

EBA unveils simplified EU-wide bank stress test for 2027

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published its draft methodology, templates and guidance for the 2027 EU-wide stress test, introducing major changes aimed at simplifying data requirements and improving risk sensitivity while maintaining robustness and comparability across the banking sector. The 2027 EU-wide stress test exercise will include 63 banks from the European Union and […]

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Kıbrıs 15.06.2026 06:54

US, Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war, signing set for Friday

U.S. and Iranian officials said they had agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a preliminary pact that sent oil prices falling but leaves the fate of Iran’s nuclear program to further negotiations. “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is […]

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Kıbrıs 15.06.2026 06:30

Netflix projected to hit 400 million subscribers by 2031

Industry analysts at market intelligence firm Omdia presented new data at NEM Dubrovnik 2026, forecasting that streaming platform Netflix will reach nearly 400 million subscribers globally by the end of 2031. This milestone would solidify the position of the firm as the world’s leading subscription streaming platform despite a broader trend of industry consolidation. The […]

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Kıbrıs 15.06.2026 04:20

East Med energy diplomacy returns to centre stage

The launch of the East Med Energy Center (Emec) in Houston this week and the revival of high-level regional energy diplomacy mark significant developments in East Med energy cooperation. The presence of US Energy Secretary Chris Wright alongside ministers from Greece, Cyprus and Israel sends a powerful signal that Washington continues to view the East […]

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Kıbrıs 14.06.2026 22:15

Germany crush debutants Curacao 7-1 in opener

Germany walloped Curacao 7-1 in their World Cup opener on Sunday after Felix Nmecha scored the tournament’s fastest goal so far and then drew a penalty in first-half stoppage time which Kai Havertz converted to extend the lead. The four-times champions dominated from the start of the Group E match against the smallest nation to […]

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Kıbrıs 14.06.2026 17:42

Hamilton secures first Ferrari grand prix victory in Barcelona

Lewis Hamilton claimed his first Formula One grand prix victory for Scuderia Ferrari on Sunday after producing a dominant drive at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, leading from the front to secure the 106th win of his career. The seven-time world champion crossed the finish line almost 20 seconds clear of George Russell, who finished second […]

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Kıbrıs 14.06.2026 17:24

Toyota win Le Mans 24 Hours

Toyota won the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday after a Hypercar battle with BMW and Cadillac in the 94th edition of the race. BMW had started from pole position and Cadillac led into the final quarter but Toyota, whose last overall win came in 2022, were first to the chequered flag with Japan’s […]

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Kıbrıs 14.06.2026 16:31

Farmers reject changes to PDO halloumi standard

The sheep and goat farmers association has reaffirmed its opposition to any attempt to alter the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) specification for halloumi, insisting that the requirement for sheep’s and goat’s milk to comprise at least 51 per cent of the final product must be fully implemented. In a statement issued on Sunday, the […]

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Kıbrıs 14.06.2026 16:22

Swiss reject population cap in referendum

Switzerland on Sunday rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million, a projection showed, as voters prioritised economic stability and ties with the European Union over worries immigration was straining public services and pushing up rents. The projection by national broadcaster SRF, which traditionally calls referendum votes, showed about 45% of voters came […]

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Kıbrıs 14.06.2026 16:18

Christodoulides ties Turkey-EU progress to Cyprus settlement

President Nikos Christodoulides has said that any future progress in relations between Turkey and the European Union must be linked to tangible developments on the Cyprus issue, arguing that European incentives remain the only effective means of encouraging movement towards a settlement. In an interview with Kathimerini, Christodoulides said his government had pursued a deliberate […]

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Kıbrıs 14.06.2026 16:03

Damianos assures US support for GSI and natural gas extraction

Energy Minister Michael Damianos assured on Sunday that Cyprus has the support of the US in its energy projects, including hydrocarbon extraction, electricity interconnections and regional energy security initiatives. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, the minister described the visit as a “big week of contacts”, during which discussions focused on energy developments in the […]

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Kıbrıs 14.06.2026 15:48

Israel attacks Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s southern suburbs

Israel said its military attacked Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday after the Iran-aligned armed group fired into Israeli territory, while Lebanon’s state news agency reported that two people were killed. The Israeli military said Hezbollah launched three projectiles towards communities in northern Israel, describing the attack as a blatant violation of the […]

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Kıbrıs 14.06.2026 15:30

Worker bees build a ‘royal palace’ for the honeybee queen

Honeybee queens come from the same ordinary fertilized female eggs as worker bees. So how does one bee become a queen – with the responsibility of serving as the ​colony’s only baby maker – rather than just another worker? Until now, scientists believed it was solely because the chosen bee was served a special diet. […]

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Kıbrıs 14.06.2026 15:23

Cyprus and India advance film cooperation as Bollywood eyes Protaras shoot

Plans for expanded film cooperation between Cyprus and India moved forward on Sunday as officials and international producers examined opportunities to host Bollywood productions in Protaras, following earlier government confirmation that a major Indian film is expected to be shot on the island. A meeting in Protaras brought together a delegation of Indian film producers […]

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Kıbrıs 14.06.2026 15:13

Cyprus ranked first globally in voluntary blood donation rates

Cyprus has been ranked first in the world in voluntary unpaid blood donation relative to population size, according to the health ministry, which marked World Blood Donor Day on Sunday with a message highlighting public solidarity and continued donor participation. The ministry said the country collected 74,279 units of blood, a figure it described as […]

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Kıbrıs 14.06.2026 15:06

Cyprus-France SAFE defence cooperation ‘worth 800 million euros’

Cyprus is set to deepen defence industrial cooperation with France through programmes reportedly valued at around 800 million euros under the EU’s SAFE security funding mechanism. The agreements fall within the broader Security Action for Europe framework (SAFE), under which the government can access up to 1.181 billion euros in borrowing for the period 2026 […]

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Kıbrıs 14.06.2026 14:51

Customs seize tobacco at Paphos airport and Ayios Dometios crossing

Customs officers intercepted multiple attempts to smuggle large quantities of tobacco products in two separate operations at Paphos Airport and the Ayios Dometios crossing point. At Paphos Airport, two Spanish nationals travelling to Manchester were caught carrying undeclared rolling tobacco. In the first case, officers found 469 packets (23.45 kg), leading to arrest and confiscation. […]

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