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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 22:23

US and Iran signal a peace deal is close

The United States and Iran signalled on Friday that an agreement to end their war was close, with a senior US administration official saying a text was in place that both sides like. Iran’s decision-making bodies were meeting to discuss the memorandum, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said. Pakistan, which has for weeks sought to broker […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 22:03

Pope borrows King of Spain’s jet to return to Vatican after technical issue

Pope Leo boarded a Falcon jet offered by the King of Spain after a technical issue grounded the larger papal plane on the island of Tenerife, delaying his return to the Vatican on Friday at the end of a week-long tour of Spain. The Spanish government said the air force plane used by the king […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 21:55

EU envoys greenlight first phase of membership talks for Ukraine and Moldova

Ambassadors from the European Union’s 27 countries agreed on Friday to advance membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova, with the first phase of negotiations set to begin on Monday. Even as Ukraine continues to fight Russia’s invasion, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has made EU membership a key strategic goal to anchor his country in Europe’s political […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 21:21

UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say

The United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, four sources said, in a tactical shift after weeks of Iranian attacks on the wealthy Gulf Arab state during the US-Israeli war with the Islamic Republic. Word of the move, which has not been previously reported, coincides with the final stages of […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 21:11

German usurper’s certiorari request dismissed

A request lodged by German real estate agent Eva Isabella Kunzel to be permitted to register privileged writs of certiorari and prohibition, with the aim of annulling an interim decision by the Nicosia criminal court and suspending her trial, has been rejected by the Supreme Court. Kunzel, who has been held in custody since her arrest in […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 20:54

Cyprus among EU states with highest increase in employment

Cyprus is among EU member states with the highest increase in employment during the first quarter of 2026, Eurostat said on Friday. In the first quarter of 2026, the employment rate of people aged 20-64 in the EU stood at 76.3 per cent, up from 76.2 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025. Labour […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 20:33

No new FMD cases found in testing

No positive cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) have been detected during ongoing testing in the restriction zones, particularly around Pachna, while vaccinations are set to resume next week, members of the epidemiological team said on Friday. The announcement came after a meeting with the Veterinary Services. Speaking afterwards, team member and Tepak professor Demetris Tsaltas […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 20:28

Teenage Syrian escapes police custody, manhunt launched

A 17-year-old Syrian held at Omorfita police station escaped police custody on Friday afternoon and disappeared. The police said they have launched a manhunt with officers and patrol cards to recapture the teenager, who had been arrested to facilitate investigations into a case of theft and illegal possession of property. A crisis centre has been […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 20:22

Applications open for stray cat sterilisation scheme

Local authorities, animal welfare groups and vets have until June 26 to express interest in the 2026 islandwide stray cat sterilisation scheme, the Veterinary Services said on Friday. Interested parties must apply at district veterinary offices. The Veterinary Services stated that individuals and unregistered volunteer groups caring for many stray cats cannot apply directly and […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 20:15

Next days ‘decisive’ for Cyprus issue says president

The next days until UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin returns to Cyprus will be decisive for the Cyprus problem, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday, expressing optimism that an expanded meeting to usher in the resumption of negotiations for a settlement will be able to be announced. Referring to his meeting earlier in the day […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 20:14

Cypriot pharma leader Medochemie celebrates five decades of expansion

Medochemie marked its 50th anniversary in 2026, reflecting on a journey that transformed a Limassol-based start-up into a global pharmaceutical exporter built on vision, innovation and sustained international expansion. Behind five decades of growth and international recognition lies a story of vision, courage and perseverance that has become one of the most significant business success […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 19:37

Cyprus and Lithuania sign relocation agreement under EU migration pact

Cyprus and Lithuania on Friday signed a memorandum of cooperation on the relocation of applicants for international protection from Cyprus to Lithuania, marking one of the first concrete solidarity measures under the European Union’s new pact on migration and asylum. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the informal ministerial meeting on the migration […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 19:35

Additional buses to Ayia Napa for beachgoers

The bus service linking Nicosia and the Famagusta tourist area are set to increase as of Saturday to meet the summer season demand. The transport ministry said on Friday that in cooperation with Intercity Buses, more buses would be added to the Nicosia bus line to Ayia Napa and Paralimni during the morning hours and […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 19:22

Demetra continues share buyback programme with fresh purchases

Demetra Holdings Plc on Friday announced that it has completed a fresh acquisition of its own shares. According to the announcement, the firm successfully acquired a total of 3,744 own shares at a price of €1.675 per share. The breakdown of this acquisition involved two distinct purchases recorded on the same date. The first transaction […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 19:19

Delivery platforms defend food distribution procedures

Foody and Wolt have both assured they have procedures and mechanisms in place to maintain high standards of hygiene and safety in food deliveries. On Friday, Foody clarified that there have been no recorded systematic incidents that suggest there is a problem with cleanliness or hygiene in delivery boxes fitted on motorcycles. The platform told […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 18:54

Attorney-general dismisses retirement speculation

Attorney-general George Savvides firmly rejected reports on Friday suggesting he intends to retire early from office, describing claims of an impending departure as being utterly unfounded. Speaking in response to questions concerning reports that he could step down in September, Savvides said there had never been any intention on his part to leave the position […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 18:48

Terror suspect released on €1m bail

A 57-year-old man charged in a terrorism case alongside two other suspects was released on €1 million bail on Friday after a court rejected a request for his continued detention. “The entire testimony concerning the 57-year-old that allegedly links him to the present case presents weaknesses. Therefore, the request for his detention is rejected and […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 18:45

Makarios III Technical School wins top prize in anti-bullying video competition

Makarios III Technical and Vocational School in Nicosia has won first prize in the nationwide student video competition “Together We Stop Bullying” with its short film I See You, the school announced on Friday. The competition, organised by the education ministry in partnership with the Yianis Christodoulou Foundation and MHV Group, aims to raise awareness […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 18:32

Cyprus Cement Public Company Ltd acquires own shares

The Cyprus Cement Public Company Ltd announced on Friday that the firm has proceeded with the acquisition of its own shares. The move follows the execution of a decision taken by the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held on June 26, 2025. During a meeting on June 11, 2026, the company successfully purchased 1,650 of […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 18:22

Residents reject EAC timeline for pylon relocation in Polemidia

Residents of the land development organisation’s (Koag) Adonis II housing complex in Pano Polemidia remained dissatisfied on Friday after the electricity authority (EAC) outlined plans for the gradual relocation of an electricity line running adjacent to their homes. The proposals were presented during a meeting involving EAC representatives, Polemidia mayor Andros Theodorou and a delegation […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 18:18

Suicide attempt signalled ‘immediate danger’, court told

Court proceedings into the suicide of 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou continued on Friday with the cross examination of criminal investigator Andreas Andreou, who said that when a child attempts to end his life, this alone is “an indication of immediate danger” and should not be handled with standard criteria. Stylianos took his own life in September […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 18:08

Bishop of Morphou files cybercrime complaint over fake AI video

Bishop Neophytos of Morphou filed a complaint with the police’s cybercrime unit on Friday after the circulation of an artificial intelligence-generated video falsely portraying him giving medical advice on social media. In a statement, the bishopric said the video presents Neophytos offering recommendations on the treatment of joint conditions. Church authorities stressed that the content […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 18:08

Contemporary dance festival concludes with Finnish production TEMPO

The final performance of the 27th Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival brings an international performance to Rialto Theatre’s stage. On Sunday, June 21, the festival concludes with TEMPO by Kalle Nio and Fernando Melo. The co-production explores the concept of time: its sensation, acceleration, deceleration and suspension. Through a fusion of dance, theatre and stage illusion, […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 18:00

Finance Ministry confirms maturity for 13-week treasury bills

The Finance Ministry on Friday announced the upcoming maturity of the 13-week Treasury Bills associated with the third issue of 2026, which spans the period from March 20, 2026, to June 19, 2026. These government debt instruments, identified under the code TB13C26, are scheduled to reach their full maturity on June 19, 2026. The ministry […]

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