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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 10:44

Parliament to vote on chairs of House committees

Up to 16 positions are up for grabs as the House plenum votes on Thursday for the chairmanships of the House committees. The vote on the committee chairmanships and their composition will be preceded by a vote on the total number of committees, with the options being 14, 15 or 16, following a proposal of […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 10:38

Mexico have history and pressure hosting South Africa in World Cup opener

Javier Aguirre knows exactly what awaits his Mexico side when it hosts the World Cup opener against South Africa on Thursday in Mexico City to kick off Group A. Forty years and one week ago, Aguirre played all 90 minutes of host Mexico’s impressive 2-1 victory over Belgium to open El Tri’s 1986 World Cup […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 10:23

Cyprus, Greece conduct naval cooperation exercise off south coast

A naval cooperation exercise between Cyprus and Greece was carried out on Tuesday as part of the large-scale military drill Nikitis-Dimitra 2026, the defence ministry announced on Thursday. The exercise, designated DNPN/02-2026, took place in the maritime area between Larnaca and Limassol and involved the National Guard offshore patrol vessel Ioannides and the Hellenic Navy frigate […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 10:18

Police officer arrested over alleged interference in judicial proceedings

A 42-year-old police officer was arrested in Limassol on Wednesday for allegedly attempting to interfere with judicial proceedings, according to police on Thursday. The officer is being investigated for offences allegedly committed between May and June 2026. The allegations involve conspiracy to obstruct justice, influencing a witness and making threats.  The arrest is part of […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 09:43

Ice Cream Week returns to Colors Café, inviting you to a sweet taste of Cyprus

Flavours have the power to evoke memories. With this philosophy in mind, Colors Café at the Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol on June 9th welcomed media representatives and content creators to the opening event of Ice Cream Week 2026, an institution synonymous with summer and its sweetest delights. This year, Colors Café draws inspiration from […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 09:31

FIFA boss admits he can do little over potential visa issues for players and officials entering the US

Before the World Cup kicks off in Mexico City on Thursday, FIFA president Gianni Infantino is fending off concern over potential visa issues for players and officials entering the United States. Infantino said FIFA is focused on being a “sports organization” and would not intervene in helping the U.S. determine approvals for entry into the […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 09:29

New Paphos bishop ordained in Nicosia

Archimandrite Gregorios Ioannides was on Thursday formally inaugurated as the new bishop of Paphos in Nicosia. He was elected during the divine liturgy at Saint Barnabas in Nicosia, which marked the official start of his episcopal duties. He will be enthroned in Paphos later in the day. Gregorios had been selected as the new bishop […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 08:27

Shots fired at parked vehicle

A parked vehicle was the target of an attack in the Paphos district on Wednesday night. According to the police, the incident occurred at around 11.30pm, when unknown individuals opened fire on the car which was parked outside the home of its 72-year-old owner. The scene was cordoned off for further investigations.

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 08:22

Today’s weather: Clear with a chance of showers in the afternoon

On Thursday, it will be mainly clear with increased cloud cover in some areas, which is expected to bring isolated showers or thunderstorms, mainly inland and in the higher mountains. Temperatures will rise to 33 degrees Celsius inland, around 28 degrees on the coast and 25 degrees in the higher mountains. Light to moderate winds […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 08:00

The ten Cyprus-based players at this year’s World Cup

Of the 1,248 footballers from 48 countries who will participate in this year’s World Cup, exactly 10, hailing from nine countries, are based in Cyprus, with seven different clubs being represented across the board. Among the ten is one veritable household name, though the majority are not stars away from the island or their countries […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 07:51

Trump vows more bombing if Iran rejects deal as US-Iran tensions soar

The United States and Iran traded air attacks on Thursday for a second straight day, with President Donald Trump vowing further strikes if Tehran does not immediately agree to a peace deal. The escalation in hostilities began earlier this week with the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, which sparked […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 07:40

EU household energy consumption continues three-year downward trend

European Union households consumed 9.54 million terajoules of energy throughout 2024, according to Eurostat, marking a marginal decline of 0.2 per cent from the 9.57 million terajoules recorded in 2023. The latest data highlights that residential energy use has now fallen for three consecutive years, following a record peak of 10.98 million terajoules in 2021. […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: banks, shipping, Leptos group, CySEC, unemployment

Leptos Group is placing branded residences, large-scale seafront developments and international partnerships at the centre of its latest push to promote Cyprus as a more outward-looking investment destination. According to its announcement, the group, which has been active for more than six decades, said its work across real estate development, hospitality, education and healthcare continues to support the country’s international […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 06:58

US, Iran exchange attacks as Trump threatens further escalation

The United States launched new strikes against multiple targets overnight in Iran, the U.S. military said on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump vowed even more attacks if no peace deal is secured. The military’s Central Command announced the strikes were complete about four hours after they began shortly after midnight in Tehran, saying in a […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 06:40

What’s on this weekend

Concerts in amphitheatres and churches, street food events, film festivals, beer gatherings and much more are happening this weekend. Markets and showcases The last Fork Food Market of the summer will take place at the Old GSP Square. It relocates for a special event, fundraising for Telethon, this Friday night at 7pm. In Paphos, the […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 06:30

Strategic urban planning key for Cyprus, says developers association chair

Many people long-expected technology and remote working to make physical offices redundant, but the market has taken a different direction, according to Cyprus Property Developers Association chairman Yiannis Misirlis. Although the pandemic reinforced this belief, Misirlis mentioned that “offices have not disappeared”, instead, they are being transformed to meet the needs of new professionals and companies seeking to attract talent.  He […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 06:00

CySEC issues reporting requirements for regulated entities

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued an urgent directive requiring all regulated entities to submit specific information to support the identification of firms for future direct supervision by the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). This new reporting process represents a vital step in preparing for the first selection cycle of entities that will […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 04:25

University of Cyprus submits plans for four new English-language degrees

The University of Cyprus has submitted proposals for four new English-language undergraduate degrees to the education ministry, following the launch of its first foreign-language bachelor’s programme earlier this year. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail on Wednesday, university officials confirmed that proposals have been lodged with Education Minister Athina Michaelidou for new English-language undergraduate programmes in […]

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Kıbrıs 11.06.2026 04:20

Our View: A World Cup built for revenue, not football

The 23rd World Cup kicks off today with one of the host nations, Mexico meeting South Africa. This will be the first time there will be three host nations – Canada and USA are the other two – the only other time the tournament was shared being in 2002, between South Korea and Japan. This […]

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Kıbrıs 10.06.2026 22:33

Holguin praises technical committees as ‘best example’ of cooperation in Cyprus

The UN secretary-general’s personal envoy for Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin, on Wednesday highlighted the key role played by the island’s bicommunal technical committees in fostering cooperation and mutual understanding between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. Speaking at a public event organised by UNDP Cyprus at the Home for Cooperation in Nicosia, Holguín described the committees […]

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Kıbrıs 10.06.2026 21:56

Foot-and-mouth disease case confirmed at livestock unit in Mammari

A livestock unit within the infected zone in Mammari has tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease, the Veterinary Services announced on Wednesday evening. According to the authorities, the affected holding is a sheep and goat farm in Mammari housing approximately 80 adult animals. In a brief statement, the Veterinary Services said all prescribed disease-control procedures are […]

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Kıbrıs 10.06.2026 19:54

EU unveils first-ever island and coastal region strategies, with launch set for Paphos

The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled its first dedicated strategies for islands and coastal regions, bringing together existing and future policy measures aimed at addressing the unique challenges faced by these areas across the European Union. The strategies were presented in Brussels by Fisheries and Oceans Commissioner Costas Kadis and Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto following […]

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Kıbrıs 10.06.2026 19:38

Government defends housing policy after Disy criticism

The government has made housing one of its top priorities since taking office, fully recognising the difficulties faced by thousands of residents – particularly young people – in securing their own home, the interior ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry was responding to criticism from opposition party Democratic Rally (Disy), which argued that government measures […]

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Kıbrıs 10.06.2026 19:33

EU reaches deal to cut red tape for defence procurement and investment

The Council of the European Union announced on Wednesday that it has reached a provisional agreement with European Parliament negotiators on new legislation aimed at simplifying defence and security procurement procedures, facilitating defence investments and strengthening Europe’s defence industry. According to the council, the agreement introduces measures to reduce administrative delays in defence procurement, licensing […]

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