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Norway crown princess awaits lung transplant amid ‘dramatic deterioration’ of health

Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant after a significant deterioration in her health that likely gave her only a year left to live without the surgery, her doctors said on Friday. The 52-year-old wife of Crown Prince Haakon, the heir to the Norwegian throne, was diagnosed […]

05.06.2026 18:06

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Liverpool appoint former Bournemouth coach Iraola as manager

Former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola will take over as Liverpool’s manager on a two-year deal, the Premier League club said late on Thursday. The 43-year-old replaces Dutchman Arne Slot, who led Liverpool to the Premier League title in his debut campaign but was sacked after failing to live up to expectations in his second season. […]

05.06.2026 17:50

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Fidias declares end to ‘throwing eggs and rocks’ in justifying Annita vote

Direct Democracy Cyprus leader Fidias Panayiotou on Friday moved to justify his party’s decision to vote for Disy leader Annita Demetriou as House president, declaring that his party’s “philosophy” is “not to be throwing eggs and rocks at the wall”. “’Fidias, why did you vote for Annita?’ They have been driving me nuts with messages […]

05.06.2026 17:47

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Broad support for EU citizens’ ‘right to stay’, Keravnos says

There was broad support among EU ministers for ensuring that every European citizen has the right to live, work and build a future in their home region if they choose to do so, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Friday following the first session of the informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for cohesion policy […]

05.06.2026 17:13

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How private schools develop emotional intelligence

Academic results have long been the primary currency of private school reputation. League tables, university placement rates, and examination scores dominate the conversation between schools and prospective families — and they always will, because academic outcomes genuinely matter. But a quieter revolution has been taking place inside the best private school institutions over the past […]

05.06.2026 16:59

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Expectations on rise, excitement level ‘picking up’ for the US team

Things are finally starting to feel real for the United States men’s national team.Eight years after the US was granted the rights to host the 2026 World Cup in partnership with Mexico and Canada, Thursday marked one week out from the start of the tournament.The Americans left their initial camp at the brand-new Arthur M […]

05.06.2026 16:58

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Court rejects farmer’s plea to halt FMD culling in Larnaca

The administrative court has rejected a request to suspend compulsory culling of livestock in Dromolaxia, linked to foot-and-mouth disease, ruling that “public interest prevails over the applicant’s positions”. The decision was issued on Friday after a hearing of an application by a livestock farmer seeking to halt veterinary services from proceeding with their enforcement. The […]

05.06.2026 16:57

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Larnaca launches campaign to reduce water consumption

The Larnaca district government launched its Larnaca-26 water consumption reduction campaign on Friday. The goal is to have all residents reduce consumption by 26 litres per day by September. Currently, Cypriots use an average of 140 litres of water per day, while the European Union average is roughly 125 litres. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou emphasised […]

05.06.2026 16:54

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Congratulations roll in for re-elected House President Annita

Congratulations rolled in for Annita Demetriou, who was on Thursday re-elected as House president, with political figures both at home and abroad offering their well-wishes for her second term in the role. Armenian parliament president Alen Simonyan said that Demetriou’s “renewed mandate is a testament to the trust placed in [her] leadership, dedication and vision”. […]

05.06.2026 16:47

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EU backs deep tech growth with new Scaleup Europe Fund

The European Union this week advanced two major initiatives in its innovation and technology strategy, unveiling progress on the Scaleup Europe Fund alongside the announcement of winners of the European Prize for Women Innovators 2026 at the European Innovation Council Summit in Brussels. The Scaleup Europe Fund, described as a multi-billion late-stage and growth investment […]

05.06.2026 16:42

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Columbia Group marks growing presence in Greece

Columbia Group has reaffirmed its growing presence in Greece, with CEO Andreas Hadjipetrou pointing to the company’s expanding fleet under management for Greek clients and its long-standing focus on trusted partnerships.  The comments came during an exclusive evening of networking and hospitality in Athens this week, held in the run-up to Posidonia 2026, one of the […]

05.06.2026 16:30

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Iran declares support for Hezbollah with wider peace deal in doubt

Iran has reaffirmed support for its Lebanese ally Hezbollah and demanded Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon, underscoring complications facing an interim deal to end the broader conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Iran has made a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah a condition for any peace deal with Washington to resolve the regional war, now […]

05.06.2026 16:24

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No new foot-and-mouth cases detected as culling nears completion

Eight samples taken on Thursday as part of efforts to contain the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak returned negative results, while the remaining animal culls are expected to be completed by the end of Friday, members of the scientific advisory committee said following a meeting with farming organisations. Speaking after the meeting, committee member and president of […]

05.06.2026 16:00

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Herrington, Geria out to make most of first call-ups

Lucas Herrington and Jason Geria were born 14 years apart and have taken very different journeys to the World Cup, but both are determined to put their best foot forward after making the cut for the Australia squad.Herrington, at 18 the youngest player in the Socceroos squad and 11th youngest in the tournament, has enjoyed […]

05.06.2026 15:59

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Minimum pensions to rise, but not by 125%, minister says

Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas has ruled out proposals to raise pensions by 125% , while stressing that any increases must remain compatible with the sustainability of the Social Insurance Fund and fiscal stability. Speaking to CyBC radio on Friday, Mousiouttas said minimum pensions would be substantially higher than they have been in recent decades but […]

05.06.2026 15:54

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Konia murder suspect denies premeditated killing as case heads to trial

A 58-year-old man on Friday pleaded not guilty before the Paphos criminal court to a charge of premeditated murder over the death of 26-year-old Alexandros Antoniou. Responding to the charges read by state lawyer Andreas Hadjikyrou the accused denied the allegation that he planned the killing of Antoniou but admitted to carrying a knife outside […]

05.06.2026 15:44

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Eurobank updates 2026 financial calendar with revised dividend dates

Eurobank S.A. has updated its financial calendar for 2026, informing the investment community of revisions to key reporting and shareholder dates following an earlier announcement made on May 7, 2026. According to the revised timetable, the ex dividend date has been moved to June 10, 2026, revised from the previously communicated June 8, 2026. The […]

05.06.2026 15:36

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Invasion rape survivor faces eviction

A woman who was raped during the Turkish invasion of 1974 is facing the loss of her refugee home because of an outstanding debt to a banking institution, MEP Loukas Fourlas revealed on Friday. The case emerged shortly after the European Parliament’s Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality approved a resolution calling for recognition […]

05.06.2026 15:32

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Major drug bust reported in Kyrenia

More than nine kilograms of cannabis and 300 grammes of cocaine were seized in Kyrenia on Friday during a police operation, with authorities also recovering cash and equipment from a property linked to suspected drug activity. Two suspects aged 28 and 24 were arrested and remanded in custody after a search uncovered 9.023 kilograms of […]

05.06.2026 15:21

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Drone self-detonates in Romanian port as Black Sea threat widens

A maritime drone of the type used in the war in neighbouring Ukraine self-detonated on Friday in Romania’s Black Sea port of Constanta near an oil terminal, without causing any casualties, officials said. The explosion was the second major incident in a populated area in just a week as the spillover threat increases from the […]

05.06.2026 15:20

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Restaurant review: Why Ethos Vin may be Paphos’ most beautiful restaurant

There have long been wine bars in Paphos, but now there is Ethos Vin, located in a beautiful stone building in the historical part of the Old Town with quite possibly the most beautiful interior of any restaurant in Paphos. The main room is vast with a central bar and lots of tables and booths […]

05.06.2026 15:15

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Christodoulides calls on Turkey to fulfil obligations to join EU

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday called on Turkey to fulfil its obligations so as to be able to join the European Union, as he arrived in Montenegro, the country which at present appears to be in pole position to become the first country to join the bloc since 2013. “I am truly pleased because after […]

05.06.2026 15:14

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Alpha Bank highlights Famagusta’s role in Cyprus economy

Alpha Bank Cyprus this week held a business-focused event at the Amarande hotel in Ayia Napa, bringing together local stakeholders to underline the strategic role of the Famagusta district in the Cypriot economy and the bank’s continued support for its business community. The gathering, held on June 3, placed emphasis on local economic prospects, the […]

05.06.2026 15:03

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Turkey’s new generation eyes World Cup impact after absence

Turkey return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years buoyed up by gifted young players – including Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler – and by memories of their run to the 2002 semi-finals, but doubts over consistency and big-match temperament persist.Coach Vincenzo Montella guided Turkey through qualification with a series of […]

05.06.2026 14:58

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