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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 08:57

House fast-tracks selection committee as battle for chairs commences

The House formally approved on Thursday night the composition of its selection committee as well as the appointment of new parliamentary secretaries and the administrative clerk. The plenary session lasted just 13 minutes and was chaired by Diko MP Zacharias Koulias in the absence of House President Annita Demetriou, who is serving as acting head […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 08:30

Sunny weekend ahead as temperatures reach 34C

Cyprus is set for a predominantly sunny weekend with temperatures remaining close to seasonal averages. Friday will begin largely clear across the island, although some localised mist and low cloud may develop during the early morning before quickly clearing. As the day progresses, cloud is expected, bringing a small chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 08:19

Cyprus, Greece, Israel and US launch Eastern Mediterranean energy centre

Cyprus, Greece, Israel and the United States established the Eastern Mediterranean Energy Centre in Houston on Friday and agreed to develop a joint roadmap for future energy cooperation. The agreement was reached during talks involving Energy Minister Michael Damianos, Greek Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou, Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter and US Energy Secretary Chris Wright. According […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 08:15

Trump says Iran peace deal could be signed this weekend as Tehran reviews pact

Hopes grew on Friday for peace between Iran and the United States after President Donald Trump said a deal could be signed as soon as this weekend, even as Tehran said it had not made a final decision on a pact. The deal, if confirmed, would be the most significant diplomatic breakthrough yet to end […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 08:06

Hwang and Oh strike as South Korea fight back to sink Czech Republic

South Korea rallied from a goal down to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 and make a winning start to their World Cup Group A campaign thanks to goals by Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyuon Thursday. The Koreans joined Mexico on three points at the top of the standings after the co-hosts defeated nine-man South Africa […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 08:00

DCO launches global expert network to boost digital cooperation

The Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO), which Cyprus is a member of, has announced the launch of its Global Expert Community (GEC), a new international platform aimed at mobilising expertise and strengthening collaboration to support high-impact digital initiatives across member states and beyond. The organisation said the initiative represents a further step in its efforts to […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 07:40

Excess liquidity in Cyprus banks falls to €17.4bn in 2025

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has announced that excess liquidity in the Cypriot banking system declined to €17.4 billion at the end of 2025, down from €18.4 billion a year earlier. The figures were included in a report entitled “The implementation of monetary policy in Cyprus”, which reviewed developments during 2025. According to the […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: employment, shipping, banks, fuel, CSE, CySEC

Cyprus shipping further strengthened its position as one of the island’s most important economic sectors in 2025, contributing around 7 per cent of GDP, approximately €1.9 billion, according to the Cyprus Shipping Chamber’s (CSC) annual report. The sector, which operates without direct state investment, continued to support the wider economy while reinforcing the international standing of the […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 07:00

CySEC and ESMA call for stronger EU supervision amid market shift

European financial regulators recently set out a renewed push for stronger EU-level supervision as capital markets become increasingly cross-border and technology-driven in a joint interview released earlier this month. The discussion, originally published by Philenews, featured European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) President Verena Ross and Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) Chairman George Theocharides, […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 06:00

CPI Holdings sells Debt CPI Bulgaria in strategic move

CPI Holdings Public Limited on Thursday issued a supplementary announcement to the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) regarding the sale of its 100 per cent stake in Debt CPI Bulgaria ADSIC, following its earlier disclosure dated June 9, 2026. The company said the update relates to the disposal of 650,000 ordinary registered dematerialised shares, representing the […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 04:24

Paphos assured over summer water supply

Paphos district governor Charalambos Pittokopitis on Thursday welcomed the Council of Ministers’ decision to allocate additional water for irrigation, saying the district should not face water supply cuts during the summer. “As the Paphos district local government organisation (EOA), we continue our close communication and cooperation with the Water Development Department (WDD) to ensure the […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 04:20

Our View: The constitutional time bomb of deputy ministries

It defies belief that for years now, the executive and the legislature have been pretending there is no constitutional issue with the deputy ministries, the first of which was introduced by the Nicos Anastasiades government in 2019. It was the deputy ministry of tourism, which replaced the CTO (Cyprus Tourism Organisation), and another four were […]

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Kıbrıs 12.06.2026 00:09

Mexico beat South Africa in chaotic opener as three players sent off

Mexico’s Julian Quinones unleashed a spectacular strike and Raul Jimenez scored a header as the co-hosts beat nine-man South Africa 2-0 in their World Cup Group A opener at Estadio Azteca on Thursday, in a match where three players were sent off. Quinones opened the scoring early after Sphephelo Sithole’s defensive error allowed Erik Lira […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 22:48

Mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged daughter’s suicide

A Canadian mother sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman in U.S. court on Thursday alleging that ChatGPT encouraged her daughter to commit suicide, the latest lawsuit to accuse the company of failing to address dangerous conversations between users and the company’s chatbot. Kristie Carrier said in a lawsuit filed in San Francisco state court […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 22:37

Trump cancels US strikes on Iran, citing progress in talks

President Donald Trump called off new U.S. military strikes on Iran on Thursday, saying “final points” of an initial peace deal had been approved and details of a signing ceremony would be announced shortly. Iran did not immediately respond to Trump’s announcement, which came hours after the president said the U.S. military would attack Iran […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 21:44

Awareness campaign targets fatty liver disease

Cypriots can expect new nationwide awareness and free screening initiatives for fatty liver disease, the Cyprus Liver Patients Association Prometheus said on Thursday to mark World Fatty Liver Day. “Through modern, non-invasive tests and targeted awareness campaigns, we seek to ensure the early diagnosis of liver disease,” the organisation said. Prometheus described fatty liver disease […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 21:31

Ministers stress closer legal-medical cooperation amid AI and health challenges

The need for closer cooperation between the legal and medical professions in addressing challenges arising from technological advances, artificial intelligence and the protection of patients’ rights was highlighted on Thursday at the first interdisciplinary conference on law and medicine in Nicosia. The conference, titled Developments in Health Law in Cyprus, was organised by the Cyprus […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 21:28

FMD cases rise to 121 livestock units

A total of 121 livestock units have now been affected by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), following the confirmation of a new case announced on Wednesday. Second-dose vaccination coverage currently stands at 84 per cent for cattle, 78 per cent for sheep and 41 per cent for pigs, according to figures released on Thursday. The latest case […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 20:42

Defence challenges welfare role in teen suicide trial

The defence in the trial concerning the suicide of a teenager in 2019 sought on Thursday to downplay the responsibility of the social welfare services, while a key prosecution witness insisted more could have been done to prevent the boy from taking his own life. Andreas Andreou, a criminal investigator, was being cross-examined by Andreas […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 19:37

Paphos women’s gathering raises awareness for Women’s Shelter

A heartfelt and empowering day event honouring women’s freedom, autonomy and acceptance is arriving soon in Paphos. After the warm response the first Be in Your Nature gathered, organisers are now getting ready for a second edition of the social awareness initiative. Lea Women’s Center, together with FemNEST, Business Women’s Society, and Hamishi Nashi, invite […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 19:33

Police launch DigiPol portal to bring services online

The police have launched DigiPol, a new digital platform that allows members of the public to access a wide range of police services online. The portal became operational on Thursday, providing access through the gov.cy platform to more than 30 police services without requiring citizens to visit police stations or offices in person. Available services […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 19:09

Cyprus leads EU migrant relocation programme

A total of 3,039 international protection applicants have been relocated from Cyprus to other European Union member states under the bloc’s Voluntary Solidarity Mechanism (VSM) since June 2022, the deputy migration ministry said on Thursday. “The completion of the programme confirms the effectiveness of operational coordination between the Republic of Cyprus, the European Commission, the […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 18:32

IATA urges passengers to leave bags behind in aircraft evacuations

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a new passenger safety campaign warning travellers that taking cabin baggage during an aircraft evacuation can put lives at risk.  The campaign, called ‘Save a Life, Not a Bag’, urges passengers to follow crew instructions, leave all belongings behind and move quickly to the nearest usable exit when told to evacuate.  It is supported by aviation safety […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 18:28

Cannabis lollipops, counterfeit goods seized

A large quantity of suspected counterfeit goods and 1,440 cannabis lollipops were seized during a joint operation by customs officers and the drug squad (Ykan) in Limassol. The goods were found on Wednesday in three containers that arrived from Greece, during random inspections at the premises of a transport company. The Customs Department announced on […]

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