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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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Cyprus GDP growth outpaces euro area despite slower momentum

Cyprus maintained stronger economic growth than both the euro area and the European Union in the first quarter of 2026, according to estimates released by Eurostat, despite a slowdown from the previous quarter. The figures published by the European Union’s statistical office showed that Cyprus’ gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 0.2 per cent quarter-on-quarter […]

05.06.2026 14:16

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Review of Euro (EUR) to Bitcoin (BTC) exchange options: compare pros and cons

Bitcoin is the dream of many people, because it is “digital gold” that opens up a lot of opportunities. However, BTC mining is available to a limited number of people, and for the rest there is an easier way – buying BTC. This is a sought-after asset, so there are several ways to acquire it. Each […]

05.06.2026 14:12

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Salmonella from chicken a la crème prime suspect in wedding poisoning outbreak

Salmonella has emerged as the leading suspected cause of a mass food poisoning outbreak from a wedding reception in Limassol, as laboratory investigations continue into an incident that left more than 70 people reporting symptoms and 21 requiring hospital treatment. Speaking on Friday, the health ministry’s sanitary services director, Herodotos Herodotou, said preliminary analyses had […]

05.06.2026 14:02

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Paraguay bank on Alfaro’s psychology-driven approach

Gustavo Alfaro is being hailed in Paraguay as the key figure behind the rapid turnaround of a team who had struggled in South American qualifying and are now World Cup-bound, with many crediting a strategy rooted in psychology.Since taking over in August 2024, the 63-year-old Argentine manager has won over both players and fans with […]

05.06.2026 13:57

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Demetra Holdings to examine quarterly financial results, completes buyback

Demetra Holdings Plc on Friday informed the investment community of its latest share buyback activity and provided a timeline for the release of its quarterly financial results. According to the announcement, the board of directors is scheduled to convene on June 16, 2026, to examine the quarterly financial results of the group for the period […]

05.06.2026 13:47

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Doers Summit Limassol 2026: tech, creativity and the future of digital experiences

Over May 21–22, 2026, Limassol once again became one of the key meeting points for the international technology and business community as Doers Summit Limassol 2026, previously known as Reflect Festival, brought together founders, investors, creative teams, tech leaders, startups, media representatives and ecosystem builders from across EMEA. Held at Kolla Factory, this year’s summit […]

05.06.2026 13:45

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Cyprus industry sees March growth led by manufacturing

Cyprus’ Industrial Turnover Index rose by 5.6 per cent in March 2026, reaching 144.7 units, according to figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat).  For the first three months of the year, the index recorded a cumulative increase of 2.8 per cent compared with the corresponding period of 2025.  The figures are calculated using 2021 as the base year, […]

05.06.2026 13:40

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Wizz Air adds 57,500 extra seats from Larnaca base due to strong demand

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air has announced that it will increase capacity from its Larnaca base earlier than originally planned, adding 57,500 extra seats during August and September in response to stronger-than-expected passenger demand. The airline said the move underlines its “commitment to the Cypriot market” and supports a significant expansion of its flight programme. According […]

05.06.2026 13:32

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Limassol Greens aims to reshape tourism and lifestyle sector

Limassol Greens officially inaugurated its integrated golf resort and residential development this week, 2026, marking a major milestone for one of Cyprus’ most ambitious tourism, lifestyle and investment projects. The ceremony, held on June 3, celebrated the evolution of the development, which first opened its doors in October 2025 and has since begun establishing a […]

05.06.2026 13:20

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Cyprus-based Tototheo joins forces with Eutelsat

Satellite operator Eutelsat and Cyprus-based Tototheo Global have signed a new partnership agreement aimed at expanding Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity services across the maritime, enterprise and government sectors. Under the agreement, Tototheo Global will provide Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO services to maritime customers around the world while also acting as a key partner for enterprise, […]

05.06.2026 13:11

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Eurobank puts green transition at heart of strategy

Eurobank reiterated its commitment to sustainable development and the green transition during the the recently-held Green Agenda Summit, with the bank participating for the third consecutive year as a platinum sponsor. The conference, held on June 4 under the theme “Transition as a Responsibility (not a trend)”, brought together academics, senior executives and leading experts […]

05.06.2026 13:06

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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 12:50

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Larnaca tourism board wins five honours at tourism awards

The Larnaca tourism board (Etap) won five awards at the Cyprus Tourism Awards, held this week, in recognition of its strategy for sustainable, innovative and quality tourism development in the district. According to an announcement, Etap Larnaca received one platinum and four gold awards, covering initiatives linked to rural tourism, accessibility, culture, digital innovation and religious heritage.  The top platinum award was […]

05.06.2026 12:49

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Parents get final word on Italy’s sex ed lessons

Sex education in Italian schools will require parental consent under a reform promoted by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing government, which also excludes it from nurseries and primary schools. The bill, sponsored by Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara, won final approval in the Senate on Thursday, drawing criticism from opposition parties that it could restrict teenagers’ […]

05.06.2026 12:47

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Low-flying helicopters to clean power lines across Cyprus this month

The electricity authority (EAC) has advised residents across the island not to be alarmed by low-flying helicopters that will be operating over communities across Cyprus this month as it is part of a maintenance programme.  Low-flying helicopters had spotted in the Nicosia district village of Mathiatis earlier this morning, prompting local residents to question their […]

05.06.2026 12:44

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Pentakomo tourism project moves closer to approval

A major tourism development in Pentakomo is moving through the licensing process, with The Rocks project expected to bring a luxury hotel, villas, apartments and a beach club to one of eastern Limassol’s most prominent coastal locations. The project, planned within the administrative boundaries of Pentakomo, concerns the seaside area known as Argaki tou Mavrou […]

05.06.2026 12:39

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Trump’s lawyers sought to halt discovery in $10 billion BBC lawsuit

President Donald Trump’s lawyers asked a federal judge in May for a stay of the discovery process in his $10-billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, pending the outcome of a request to shift such matters to a different judge. Trump has accused the publicly funded broadcaster of defaming him by splicing together parts of a […]

05.06.2026 11:58

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