Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 14:57

Cypriot sailor Kontides crowned world number one ranking for sixth time

Pavlos Kontides has returned to the top of the ILCA7 world rankings for a sixth time, following a strong series of results anchored by his European Championship victory in Croatia. The latest update places him back at the summit of the discipline less than a year after he last held the position. The two-time Olympic […]

9 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 14:51

CSE chairman holds talks with Kazakhstan ambassador on investment ties

Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) chairman Marinos Christodoulides on Thursday held a meeting with the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Cyprus Nikolay Zhumakanov at the exchange’s offices in Nicosia. The discussions took place in the context of the recent visit of the President of the Republic of Cyprus to Kazakhstan and formed part of wider efforts to […]

8 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 14:42

Top Kinisis shareholders approve dividend, re-elect board

Shareholders of Top Kinisis Travel Public Ltd convened at the company’s head offices in Strovolos on Thursday to unanimously approve the firm’s financial statements and confirm a dividend payout. The annual general meeting saw the unanimous resolution of several key corporate items, including the examination and approval of the consolidated balance sheet and the profit […]

7 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 14:39

Deputy shipping ministry assesses maritime continuity during exercise

Cyprus tested the revised Sounio Plan at the port of Limassol on Thursday, during the Nikitis- Dimitra 2026 exercise, in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s ability to keep key maritime infrastructure operating during periods of crisis.  Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis attended the exercise, which focused on the resilience and safe continuity of operations at the Republic’s main ports, marinas and fishing shelters.  According […]

6 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 14:33

Retail fuel prices in Cyprus expected to drop further in coming days

Retail fuel prices in Cyprus are expected to fall further in the coming days, following a series of reductions over the past month, according to Consumer Protection Service director Constantinos Karagiorgis. Karagiorgis told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) that retail prices had been moving downwards over the past month, with diesel falling by an average […]

7 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 14:29

British defence minister Healey quits over defence spending

British defence minister John Healey quit on Thursday in a dispute over military spending, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmerof failing to commit the government resources that are needed to defend the country. Britain’s’s defence and finance ministries have been locked in talks for months over how to meet rising demands to expand military spending, delaying […]

8 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 14:26

US and Iranian attacks dent ceasefire, Iranian sources say talks intensify

The United States and Iran traded air attacks on Thursday, and President Donald Trump threatened more strikes if Tehran does not immediately agree to a peace deal, but Iranian sources said talks on a preliminary deal had intensified. Three Iranian sources and a European official said the U.S. and Iran were exchanging messages on details […]

8 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 14:25

Cyprus Stock Exchange reshuffles indices as Interfund exits benchmarks

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced a series of index composition changes affecting its main benchmarks, with adjustments due to come into effect on June 12, 2026 as part of rule-based revisions triggered by trading conditions. The exchange confirmed that Interfund Investments PLC will be removed from the General Index, the Alternative Market Index […]

6 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 14:20

UCLan Cyprus hosts 13th European Conference on Social Media

UCLan Cyprus proudly hosted the 13th European Conference on Social Media (ECSM 2026), welcoming academics, researchers, industry professionals and practitioners from around the world to its Larnaca campus. The prestigious international conference took place over May 28–29, 2026, co-organised with Academic Conferences & Publishing International (ACPI). Recognised as one of the leading academic conferences in […]

7 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 14:17

Cyprus shipping strengthens global standing as sector contributes €1.9 billion

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 Cyprus flag, which remains recognised for its reliability and prestige.  At […]

7 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 13:55

New summer school turns Nicosia into a stage for young explorers

The Nicosia Municipal Theatre launches its first-ever Summer Theatre School, titled The City as a Stage – Theatre Routes in Nicosia, offering children aged 6 to 12 a unique opportunity to explore theatre through the city itself. Taking place from July 6 to 10 and July 13 to 17, the programme transforms Nicosia into a […]

8 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 13:22

Cyprus agricultural sector benefits from easing production costs in early 2026

Cyprus is among the EU member states recording a decline in agricultural input costs for the first quarter of 2026, according to Eurostat data, amidst a broader European trend of falling farm output prices across the bloc. The figures underline a period of easing agricultural price pressures, with Cyprus positioned within a group of countries […]

8 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 13:20

University of Cyprus opens transfer route for students admitted abroad

The University of Cyprus announced on Thursday that it will accept applications for transfers from students who have secured admission to higher education institutions abroad through international examinations and are due to begin their studies in the 2026-27 academic year. According to the university, applications will be accepted from 9am on July 1 until 1pm […]

8 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 13:15

Govt amends ‘Breakfast for All’ scheme for preschools after criticism

Adjustments have been made to the government’s pilot “Breakfast for All” programme after concerns raised by parents over meal quality and portion sizes. The programme currently provides free breakfast to around 3,600 children attending public kindergartens in Larnaca and the Famagusta district. Approximately 2,600 children are participating in Larnaca and a further 1,000 in Famagusta […]

7 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 13:09

Police investigates new crypto scam

The police have launched investigations into a new suspected crypto scam after a 27-year-old woman filed a report at a police station in Paphos on Thursday. According to the police, the complainant reported that she sent a message to a social media group chat, requesting help with issues related to the buying and selling of […]

7 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 13:06

Greek and Turkish Cypriot entrepreneurs in Britain stress values behind success

Prominent British Cypriot entrepreneurs Theo Paphitis and Touker Suleyman recently shared their experiences and views on entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence and the role of the diaspora during a special event organised by the Cyprus Forum London at the Cyprus High Commission in London. The event aimed to highlight the contribution of the Cypriot diaspora to British […]

7 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 13:04

UN secures release of firefighter detained by Turkish Cypriots in Pyla buffer zone

A firefighter from the Republic who was detained by Turkish Cypriot authorities during an inspection in the Pyla buffer zone was released on Thursday following intervention by the United Nations. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, the United Nations said their “police officers had escorted the firefighter to a sensitive area on the Pyla plateau” as […]

7 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 12:56

Visa and OpenAI build infrastructure for secure AI-powered transactions

Visa has announced a strategic collaboration with OpenAI to facilitate secure payments within the rapidly evolving landscape of agentic commerce. The announcement was made during the Visa Payments Forum in San Francisco, where the companies revealed plans to leverage the global payment network and security infrastructure of Visa to support seamless, trusted transactions across OpenAI […]

6 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 12:47

Cyprus state employment edges higher amid concerns over public payroll

The total number of state employees in Cyprus reached 55,382 in May 2026, according to figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Thursday, representing a slight increase compared with the same month a year earlier. The latest data showed that the total state workforce increased by 77 employees, equivalent to 0.1 per cent, […]

8 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 12:45

Athens to Greek islands in minutes: faster, more flexible trips for Cypriot travellers

Cypriot travellers choosing the Greek islands for their summer holidays now have new travel options, as a helicopter flight service has been launched, connecting Athens with popular destinations across the Aegean and Ionian Seas. This service from Zela Jet, using their own branded twin-engine Agusta 109C helicopter based in Athens and serving domestic flights only, […]

8 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 12:36

Digital inclusion must start by asking who is missing from the conversation

Digital gender inclusion is not only about access to technology, but about ensuring that women and girls have a real role in shaping the digital world, according to gender equality commissioner Josie Christodoulou. Writing on her personal platform after taking part in a panel on digital gender inclusion, Christodoulou linked effective policymaking to a simple […]

7 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 12:33

Faster island travel for Cypriots with new Zela Jet helicopter service

Cypriot travellers heading to the Greek islands this summer now have a faster and more flexible way to move between Athens and some of Greece’s most popular holiday destinations, following the launch of a helicopter flight service by Zela Jet.  The service, operated with Zela Jet’s own branded twin-engine Agusta 109C helicopter, is based in Athens and covers domestic flights within Greece, offering passengers a quicker alternative for […]

7 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 12:33

Limassol Greens inauguration marks new tourism, lifestyle, investment milestone

Limassol Greens marked its official inauguration on June 3, 2026, celebrating a major milestone in the evolution of one of Cyprus’ most significant integrated golf resort and residential developments. Since opening its doors in October 2025, the resort has begun to bring to life a new model of premium living, golf, leisure and year-round hospitality, […]

8 0 Cyprus Mail

Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 12:29

More oldies playing than ever at as over-40s rock on

In a sport where youth is a highly prized commodity, the World Cup starting this week offers evidence you cannot keep a good man down. A record eight players aged 40 or older have been selected to play at the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States – one more than at all the […]

7 0 Cyprus Mail