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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 12:44

Ancelotti gambles on fading Neymar as Brazil chase elusive sixth crown

Brazil head to the World Cup under the great Carlo Ancelotti with hope in their hearts and doubts at their heels, as the Italian seeks to end their 24-year wait for a sixth global title with a squad short on glitter and long on questions. Ancelotti’s late call-up of 34-year-old Neymar raised eyebrows across the […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 12:43

Cyprus’ unemployment up 7.6 per cent in May

Cyprus recorded a 7.6 per cent annual rise in registered unemployment in May, although the number of people officially listed as unemployed fell compared with the previous month, according to the Statistical Service (Cystat). The number of unemployed persons registered at district labour offices reached 7,936 on the last day of May 2026, down from […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 12:43

Scotland aim to end first-round hoodoo

Scotland and their raucous Tartan Army of fans head to their first World Cup since 1998 determined to reach the knockout phase of a major tournament for the first time after glorious but heartbreaking near-misses in the past. Scotland have appeared at eight World Cups, qualifying for five in a row between 1974 and 1990 […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 12:39

Heavy burden of expectation could hamper Morocco

Morocco’s heroics at the last World Cup mean they carry a heavy burden of expectation into this month’s tournament in Canada, Mexico and the U.S., which threatens to hamper their chances. The North African nation, who will co-host the 2030 World Cup with Portugal and Spain, thrilled their supporters and upset the established order with […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 12:30

When desire becomes distortion: a young couple’s struggle with lust

Many people see lust as normal attraction, stress relief, fantasy or simply human nature. The attraction itself is not evil. Human beings were created for love, intimacy and connection. The problem begins when desire becomes separated from love, truth and self-control. Love seeks sacrifice, honesty, tenderness and the good of the other person. Lust, however, […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 12:27

Hungarian prosecutors drop charges against Budapest mayor for organising Pride march

Hungarian prosecutors have dropped charges against Budapest’s liberal Mayor Gergely Karacsony over his role in organising an LGBTQ+ rights rally in 2025, prosecutors said on Thursday. Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Budapest in June 2025 despite a police ban, turning the Pride march into a mass anti-government demonstration in one of the biggest […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 12:18

New PayPal phone scam targets Cyprus residents

The police have issued a warning over a new telephone scam that appears to be targeting the public through automated calls falsely claiming to be from PayPal, as reports of fraud attempts continue.  Authorities say they have received a growing number of complaints from members of the public who were contacted by callers using recorded […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 11:58

Ukraine’s Sybiha thanks Cyprus as opening of EU negotiations grows likelier

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Thursday thanked Cyprus for its efforts to advance the process of his country’s accession to the European Union, with it looking increasingly likely that the bloc could give the green light for accession negotiations to begin as early as this month. “Thank you to the Cyprus presidency for its […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 11:56

Middle East war drags global air travel demand lower in April

Global air passenger demand fell in April 2026, as the war in the Middle East caused a sharp drop in traffic among the region’s airlines and weighed heavily on the wider market, according to figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). According to IATA, total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), fell […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 11:47

Technology and equality shaping Cyprus’ digital future

Cyprus is steadily strengthening its position on the European technology map, with the country’s highly educated ICT workforce offering a strong foundation for its digital ambitions, CITEA director Matina Zisiadou said. Writing on behalf of the Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA), Zisiadou said that “the numbers speak for themselves”, referring to the latest Eurostat […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 11:40

Sporting excellence on display at EKO Cyprus International Athletics meet

Exceptional moments of sporting excellence, accompanied by new meeting records, were once again delivered by the EKO Cyprus International Athletics Meeting, organised by KOEAS with the support of EKO as Title Sponsor, at the packed Tsirio Athletic Centre in Limassol. The flawless organisation of the event, combined with the outstanding performances of world-class athletes, reaffirmed […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 11:36

Smart meter rollout continues across Cyprus

The electricity authority (EAC) will continue ti install smart electricity meters across the island throughout the month of June, it said on Thursday. In Nicosia, installations will target the Strovolos industrial area, the residential area  west of the GSP stadium up to Alexandroupoli Street, and sections along Iosif Hadjiosif Avenue, Stavrou avenue, and Athens Avenue. […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 11:27

Canada target World Cup breakthrough on home soil

Canada return to soccer’s biggest stage not yet among the elite but determined to redefine their place in the global game as co-hosts of the World Cup. The nation’s appearance in the 2022 tournament snapped a 36-year absence from the finals and when Alphonso Davies headed Canada in front with their first-ever World Cup goal, […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 11:25

Veteran Dzeko the talisman for Bosnia’s new generation

Edin Dzeko was already establishing himself as one of Europe’s most lethal strikers before Kerim Alajbegovic was even born, but the cross-generational talents will join forces to fuel Bosnia & Herzegovina’s hopes at this year’s World Cup. The 40-year-old Dzeko is one of only two remaining players from Bosnia’s debut World Cup appearance in 2014 […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 11:24

Israeli strikes kill nine people in Gaza despite ceasefire, medics say

Israeli strikes killed at least nine Palestinians, including five members of the same family, in separate attacks in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, health officials said. Medics in Gaza said Israeli planes launched strikes on four apartments, including the family’s home, before dawn. At least 15 other people were wounded. The Israeli military did not […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 11:23

Haiti end 52-year wait and aim to lift nation in turmoil

Haiti return to the World Cup after a 52-year absence, having played all their qualifiers at neutral grounds due to gang violence at home and facing long odds in a group featuring five-times champions Brazil, Morocco and Scotland. The Caribbean side, known as Les Grenadiers, are appearing at the men’s World Cup for only the […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 11:18

Wedding reception food poisoning leaves 21 in hospital

More than 70 people have reported symptoms of suspected food poisoning following a wedding reception in Limassol, with 21 requiring hospitalisation. The state health services organisation (Okypy) confirmed on Thursday that 74 people who attended the reception developed symptoms consistent with gastroenteritis after the event, while laboratory testing is underway to determine the source of […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 11:10

Turkey’s AK Party to open office in Nicosia’s old town

Turkey’s ruling AK Party is to open a representative office in Nicosia’s old town, with the party’s logo having been affixed to the front of a sandstone building. The building is located immediately north of the Selimiye mosque, next to the Novo Pangea cafe, and opposite the Cyprus Turkish municipalities’ union’s headquarters and the Yunus […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 10:49

Mobile phone service providers told not to use children in adverts

The radio and television authority has urged broadcasters to avoid using children in advertisements for mobile phone providers, following a public complaint about a campaign in which children’s voices were heard singing and asking for mobile phones. In a statement used on Thursday, the authority said children should not be used to promote products or […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 10:34

Man arrested over Nicosia vehicle arson

A 24-year-old man was arrested in connection with the suspected arson of a vehicle in Nicosia, the police said on Thursday. The suspect was detained on Wednesday and is expected to appear before the Nicosia district court for a remand hearing. The case relates to a fire that broke out in the early hours of […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 10:24

Tychikos flees Paphos residence ahead of Gregorios’ enthronement

Former bishop Tychikos has vacated his residence at the Paphos bishopric ahead of the enthronement of his successor, bishop Gregorios, with church officials discovering on Thursday morning that the apartment had been emptied and the keys left in the door. Staff at the bishopric found the residence vacant after noticing the keys had been left […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 10:23

Pilakoutas Group brings Nissan X-Trail closer to every family

Purchasing a large, modern and fully equipped SUV is now more affordable than ever, as the Pilakoutas Group is offering the Nissan X-Trail with the Dynamic trim package at the highly competitive price of €32,900. The offer applies to a limited number of vehicles available for immediate delivery and combines generous specification levels, an automatic […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 10:10

NY Knicks rally past Spurs in NBA Finals opener

Jalen Brunson was beaten and battered but not dismayed, and the New York Knicks star had enough energy to orchestrate a fine George Gervin impersonation with an Iceman-like final quarter in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Spurs icon surely appreciated Brunson’s zest for heroics but the city of San Antonio was stunned over […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 10:05

Ukrainian pride on the line as Kostyuk faces Andreeva

Ukrainian pride will once again be on the line when Marta Kostyuk faces Russia’s Mirra Andreeva in the semi-finals of a wide-open women’s draw at Roland Garros on Thursday. After world number one Aryna Sabalenka crashed out in the quarter-finals, Andreeva, the eighth seed, is now the highest-ranked player left in the tournament. The other […]

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