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Candidates for UN’s top job urge its renewal and bolstering human rights

everal candidates running to be the next head of the United Nations called for a strengthening of human rights and respect for international law and bolstering the organisation through reforms during a debate in Geneva on Tuesday. Four of the five candidates to succeed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who completes his second five-year term at the […]

09.06.2026 23:05

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Cyprus’ role in international energy developments ‘strengthened’, minister says

Cyprus’ role in regional and international energy developments has been strengthened in recent years, Energy Minister Michael Damianos said on Tuesday, as he evaluated the day’s Atlantic Council global energy forum, which he attended in Washington, DC. He told the Cyprus News Agency that the forum had “highlighted the Republic of Cyprus’ strengthened role in […]

09.06.2026 22:32

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Turkish Cypriots bemused by France military deal

High-profile Turkish Cypriots on Tuesday expressed displeasure with Monday’s signing of a status of forces agreement between the Republic of Cyprus and France, which will, among other things, allow France to station troops on the island. Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel accused the Greek Cypriot side of “increasingly intensifying” the buildup of military assets […]

09.06.2026 22:06

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Trump says Iran downed Apache helicopter, US must react

United States President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Iran had shot down a US Apache helicopter that was patrolling the Strait of Hormuz overnight and vowed to respond, deepening doubts about prospects for a truce announced in April in the war in the Gulf. “I have just been informed by our Great Military that last […]

09.06.2026 21:33

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Fidias supporters displeased as app bypassed for House president vote

Two members of social media influencer Fidias Panayiotou’s Direct Democracy Cyprus party complained on Tuesday that the party disregarded the fanbase in the process leading up to the vote for House president.  Ioannis Damianou and Nikos Loukas, known by his social media alias ‘Loukanikos’ (The Sausage), uploaded a video in which they criticised the party leadership for not using the party’s Agora mobile application to ask […]

09.06.2026 21:30

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What to eat at the last Fork Food Market

This Friday, the summer’s last Fork Food Market takes places and it arrives with a twist. Not only does it change location, moving to the old GSP square, but it also supports Telethon with a €3 entrance donation. Live music by the Time Surfers band, activities for children, bars and food stalls will start welcoming […]

09.06.2026 19:52

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Cyprus promotes regional energy cooperation in Washington

Energy Minister Michalis Damianos used his participation at the 10th Ministerial Meeting of the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) in Washington to stress that current geopolitical developments make it essential to deepen regional cooperation, diversify supply sources and routes, and strengthen energy infrastructure. The meeting took place on Monday at the headquarters of the US […]

09.06.2026 19:13

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Court orders seizure of Jho Low‘s property

A court on Tuesday ordered authorities to impound the villa belonging to Malaysian-born Jho Low, an internationally wanted fugitive who in 2015 managed to secure Cypriot citizenship by investing in real estate on the island.  According to a statement made by the attorney-general’s office, the application to seize the property was filed jointly by attorney-general George Savvides and […]

09.06.2026 19:05

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Cyprus finance minister to chair Ecofin meeting in Luxembourg

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos will travel to Luxembourg on Wednesday to participate in the upcoming Eurogroup meeting and chair the Ecofin Council the following day as part of Cyprus’ responsibilities during its Council of the European Union presidency. According to the finance ministry, Eurozone finance ministers meeting on June 11, 2026, will discuss macroeconomic and […]

09.06.2026 19:05

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Demetra Holdings buys 16,310 own shares in latest transaction

Demetra Holdings Plc on Tuesday announced that it conducted a series of transactions on June 8, purchasing 16,310 own shares at a price of €1.65 per share. The repurchase of these shares was executed through the Cyprus Investment & Securities Corp Ltd (CISCO), as part of the company’s ongoing capital management strategy. The first transaction […]

09.06.2026 19:01

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Christodoulides congratulates Armenia’s Pashinyan on election victory

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan after his Civil Contract party won a majority in the country’s parliament at Sunday’s parliamentary election. “Warmest congratulations, Nikol Pashinyan, on your election victory. The people of Armenia have reaffirmed their commitment to a European future. Cyprus stands ready to further elevate our bilateral […]

09.06.2026 18:59

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Eurobank confirms €258.7 million dividend distribution

Greek lender Eurobank has announced details regarding the distribution of its dividend for the 2025 financial year, following approval by shareholders at the bank’s annual general meeting held on April 28, 2026. The bank said that shareholders approved the distribution of a total dividend of €258.67 million, equivalent to €0.07123 per share before tax. Eurobank […]

09.06.2026 18:55

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Cocaine involved in ‘majority’ of overdose deaths in Cyprus

Cocaine played a part in the majority of deaths caused by drug overdoses in Cyprus in 2024, according to data released in the European Union drugs agency’s latest annual European drug report on Tuesday. The report found that cocaine was involved in the majority of overdose deaths in three other EU member states – Luxembourg, […]

09.06.2026 18:08

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President lays foundation stone for Polemidia affordable housing project

The government’s commitment to facilitating affordable housing is demonstrated by concrete results, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday as he laid the foundation stone for the Adonis III project in Polemidia, Limassol. “Our policy is based on a comprehensive framework, very specific plans, and I’m genuinely glad that we can deliver tangible results,” the president […]

09.06.2026 17:44

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Water outage in Pano Lefkara

The Larnaca district government (EOA) on Tuesday announced a water outage in parts of Pano Lefkara between 7am and 3pm on Wednesday due to improvement works on the water supply networks. “[Consumers are urged] to be particularly careful in their water use, in order to be able to satisfy their needs from the water they […]

09.06.2026 17:41

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Court hears welfare supervisor’s role challenged in Stylianos case

Questions over the responsibility of a senior social services official in the handling of the case of 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou dominated proceedings before the Nicosia district court on Tuesday, as defence lawyers challenged evidence regarding alleged omissions preceding the teenager’s death in 2019. The hearing centred on the cross examination of criminal investigator Andreas Andreou […]

09.06.2026 17:32

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Fires in Dali and Paleometocho under control

The fire brigade on Tuesday afternoon responded to two fires in the area of Dali and Paleometocho in the Nicosia district. “We responded and are operating with four staffed fire engines from the Nicosia fire stations,” said fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis. According to Kettis, the first fire broke out in bales of hay loaded […]

09.06.2026 17:11

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Man gets life sentence for Limassol double murder case

The Limassol criminal court on Tuesday sentenced a 24-year-old man to life in prison for the murder of two men in Limassol in 2024. The man was found guilty of committing a double murder of 39-year-old Andreas Kouzoupis and 38-year-old David Chmelar from Slovakia, who were found in a charred vehicle off the Parekklisia-Kellaki road […]

09.06.2026 17:06

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Cyta hosts forum on responsible governance in Cyprus

Telecommunications provider Cyta on Tuesday held a conference in Nicosia on responsible governance, bringing together representatives from the state, the business community, organisations and the media to discuss the role of corporate governance in strengthening trust, accountability and value creation. The event, entitled “Responsible Governance, Values in Action”, took place at the amphitheatre of Cyta’s […]

09.06.2026 16:43

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Why BulkQuant is becoming a notable AI trading bot platform for crypto, forex, and stock traders in 2026

Disclaimer: This article is sponsored by BulkQuant. It is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, or a guarantee of trading results. AI-assisted trading, quantitative strategies, crypto trading, forex trading, and stock market automation involve substantial financial risk. Users should review all platform terms, account rules, and risk settings […]

09.06.2026 16:30

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Climate Justice Week to bring workshops, forums and public discussions

Friends of the Earth Cyprus will host Climate Justice Week from Wednesday to Monday, featuring free workshops, discussions, forums and cultural events to promote environmental democracy and social participation. The organisation said the initiative comes at a time when democracy, environmental protection and rights are facing increasing challenges. Climate justice extends beyond environmental issues to […]

09.06.2026 16:27

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Classified prison document trial adjourned till Friday

The trial of the theft of documents from the central prisons got another adjournment on Tuesday, as it emerged that the prosecution had not submitted to the court all the documents previously indicated. At an earlier hearing, Nicosia criminal court had instructed prosecutors to share with it some 2,900 documents, so that the court can […]

09.06.2026 16:23

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Israel kills eight in strike on Lebanon; US rescues helicopter crew from Hormuz

Israel struck the historic port city of Tyre in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, killing at least eight people, the Lebanese health ministry said. On Monday, Israel and Iran halted direct attacks on each other after an appeal by U.S. President Donald Trump for them to stop, but Tehran said it would resume hostilities if Israel […]

09.06.2026 16:20

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EU to examine reported Turkish harassment of aircraft carrying defence ministers to Cyprus

The European Commission said on Tuesday it was examining reports of interference with aircraft carrying European defence ministers to Cyprus, while remaining in contact with the government. Speaking during the Commission’s daily briefing, European External Action Service spokeswoman Anita Hipper confirmed Brussels was aware of the matter and had begun gathering information. “We have seen […]

09.06.2026 16:17

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