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Nicosia holds annual LGBT pride parade

Nicosia on Saturday held its annual LGBT pride parade, with people marching through the capital’s streets towards its municipal garden in the early evening. The parade has been held every year since 2014, save for a break induced by the Covid-19 pandemic, and is typically one of three LGBT pride parades held in Cyprus, with […]

06.06.2026 19:26

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‘More overlap than expected’ in public’s opinions on Cyprus problem

A study conducted into public opinion on the Cyprus problem and what needs to be done to resolve it found what the British high commission’s political section’s head Rich Calver described as “more overlap than expected” in Turkish Cypriots’ and Greek Cypriots’ positions, with focus groups on both sides broadly accepting each other’s demands for initiatives […]

06.06.2026 19:00

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Cat left paralysed after being shot

A stray cat is fighting to recover after being shot multiple times in the Limassol district village of Parekklisia on Wednesday night, according to animal welfare volunteer Olga Korobintseva, Korobintseva told the Cyprus Mail the shooting happened at around 9.30pm near Chateau Punin in Parekklisia, where a local volunteer has been caring for a colony […]

06.06.2026 18:51

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Antonelli snatches Monaco pole for Mercedes

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli snatched pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix after a thrilling qualifying battle on Saturday, edging out Max Verstappen with his final lap. The 19-year-old Italian, leading the world championship after four successive victories, went 0.043 quicker than Red Bull’s Verstappen who will start on the front row. Ferrari, strongly tipped […]

06.06.2026 18:25

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Teenager Andreeva beats qualifier Chwalinska to win French Open title

Russian eighth seed Mirra Andreeva beat Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3 6-2 to win the French Open and capture her maiden Grand Slam title on Saturday. The 19-year-old became the first teenager to win the Roland Garros crown since Pole Iga Swiatek in 2020.

06.06.2026 17:54

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Free loukoumi, zivania and music

The village of Foini is renowned for its many treasures, its loukoumi, however, is the village’s pride and joy. This summer, it celebrates this traditional delicacy once again by hosting the 3rd Loukoumi Festival on Sunday. Get ready for a day full of music, food and Cypriot character! Festival doors open at 11am, welcoming visitors […]

06.06.2026 17:42

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Hegseth, at D-Day event, says Europe faces ‘invasion’ of dangerous ideologies

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned on Saturday that Europe faced what he called an invasion of dangerous ideologies arriving by sea, linking immigration to the legacy of the D-Day landings in remarks in Normandy. His remarks echo criticisms often made by the administration of President Donald Trump about Europe, a region Washington argues is […]

06.06.2026 17:35

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Cyprus Cricket – Europe’s success story in cricket development

Cyprus Cricket has emerged as a true Cinderella story for the International Cricket Council (ICC), continuing to outperform expectations through a series of remarkable achievements that have placed the island firmly in the spotlight, ahead of many traditional ICC Associate powerhouses. From hosting the ICC Coach Level 2 Course for the European cohort to delivering […]

06.06.2026 16:08

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Brewing change: Cyprus café proving inclusion works

Manned by young adults with autism and dedicated to breaking down barriers, what has been billed as the island’s first social enterprise, the True Heart Café officially opened at the beginning of last month, run by and employing people with autism. “Our business model has 18 kids with autism, and we’re at maximum capacity; there’s […]

06.06.2026 15:15

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Almost all pending foot and mouth animal culling complete

Almost all pending culling of animals from farms on which foot and mouth disease was detected has been completed, the agriculture ministry said on Saturday. It said that around 6,650 animals were culled in the space of two days prior to Saturday morning. “To achieve this goal, officers from the veterinary services department worked non-stop, […]

06.06.2026 15:11

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France to edge out Spain for World Cup glory, economists say

France will beat Spain to lift the World Cup trophy on July 19 and five-time winners Brazil are expected to be the biggest flops, according to a Reuters survey of economists who said football was still harder to call than inflation. For 160 respondents from nearly every continent, this poll conducted once every four years […]

06.06.2026 15:02

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West Ham chair Sullivan steps down amid historic allegations coming to light

West Ham United’s joint-chair David Sullivan has stepped down from his position with immediate effect, the club said on Saturday. “Mr Sullivan has also resigned as a director of both WH Holding Limited and West Ham United Football Club, having been made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations,” the club said in […]

06.06.2026 14:51

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Netherlands aim for World Cup glory despite lack of star power

The Netherlands consider themselves World Cup contenders but head for the 2026 finals with a squad that contains few of the outstanding individual stars and little of the overall quality that has marked their previous appearances at the tournament. The Dutch have been runners-up three times, most recently in 2010, and at the last finals […]

06.06.2026 14:37

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Sweden seek redemption after grabbing lifeline

A glance at the team sheets for last week’s Champions League final gave a big clue as to why Ecuador might end up being one of the toughest teams to score against at the World Cup. Centre half Willian Pacho anchored the Paris Saint-Germain defence in their Budapest shootout triumph over Arsenal, for whom Piero […]

06.06.2026 14:34

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Miserly Ecuador eye breakthrough on back of unbeaten run

A glance at the team sheets for last week’s Champions League final gave a big clue as to why Ecuador might end up being one of the toughest teams to score against at the World Cup. Centre half Willian Pacho anchored the Paris Saint-Germain defence in their Budapest shootout triumph over Arsenal, for whom Piero […]

06.06.2026 14:32

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National dish shaped by culinary folklore

Poutine is the quintessential Canadian dish of crisp chips, cheese curds and rich gravy, widely associated with the province of Quebec and believed to have emerged in rural communities in the late 1950s, although its exact origin remains contested among several towns that each claim to have created it first. One popular account credits a […]

06.06.2026 14:30

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Zelenskiy: Putin’s response to meeting proposal shows he does not want to end war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s rejection of his proposal for a meeting to end more than four years off conflict showed that the Kremlin had no wish to end the war. “Unfortunately, the Russian side is once again choosing war — everyone hear the response. A weak response,” […]

06.06.2026 14:10

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Disy says agreement with Fidias had ‘no connection’ to presidential elections

Disy on Saturday insisted that the deal it struck with social media influencer Fidias Panayiotou and his political party, Direct Democracy Cyprus, which saw him and his party support Disy leader Annita Demetriou’s successful bid to be re-elected as House president bore no relevance to the forthcoming presidential elections of 2028. “The agreement was on […]

06.06.2026 13:47

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Fearsome dinosaur-era marine reptile was the T. rex of the sea

Tyrannosaurus rex was a huge land predator during the twilight of the age of dinosaurs. But it was not the only T. rex that terrorized the Cretaceous Period. ​There also was a marine reptile named Tylosaurus rex – the T. rex of the sea – that rivaled its land counterpart in size and ferocity. Scientists […]

06.06.2026 13:30

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A minute with: Efthymia Stavridou, silversmith

Where do you live?I live with my partner and our three cats in Nicosia, Cyprus. What did you have for breakfast?Granola with yoghurt, banana and peanut butter. Describe your perfect dayMorning walk in the park followed by cuddles with my cats, a great iced flat white coffee then lunch at a nice restaurant with my […]

06.06.2026 13:30

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Four-time winners Germany out to restore tarnished reputation

Germany have set their sights firmly on a fifth World Cup trophy but not many at home share coach Julian Nagelsmann’s optimism. The Germans go into the tournament co-hosted by Mexico, Canada and the United States after shock first-round exits in 2018 and 2022. The four-times champions have not tasted international success since winning their […]

06.06.2026 13:09

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Attack-minded Ivorians bullish ahead of World Cup return

Ivory Coast will take a team laden with attacking talent to the World Cup and are hoping to make a big impact in their first appearance at the tournament since 2014. Coach Emerse Fae has said that his squad have the potential to succeed at the tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. “My […]

06.06.2026 13:05

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Curacao’s Dutch connection suggests they should not be taken lightly

Curacao will be the smallest country to compete at the World Cup but all their squad hail from the Netherlands, whose national team have a proud history at the tournament, meaning they must not be underestimated. Of the 26 players selected for the Caribbean island’s debut finals appearance, only one was born on the island, […]

06.06.2026 13:03

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Corrupt youth and productive ageing

Attitudes of misogynistic men have seeped like a virus from a fetid swamp to infiltrate the body of hard-won female equality. These men don’t see themselves as crude throwbacks but as superior warriors entitled to use women to serve, Handmaiden style, or appease sexual appetites. They brazenly, aggressively present as role models to emulate for […]

06.06.2026 12:35

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