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History made at Roland Garros as last Grand Slam champion falls

Aryna Sabalenka was dumped out of the French Open on a windy Wednesday at Roland Garros as Diana Shnaider staged an inspired comeback to beat the world number one 3-6 7-5 6-0 and further blow open the draw heading into the semi-finals. In a tournament that has already witnessed several shocks, including premature exits for […]

04.06.2026 08:46

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US House passes resolution to limit Trump’s Iran war powers in rare bipartisan rebuke

The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives approved a resolution on Wednesday to block President Donald Trump from continuing the war against Iran, reflecting growing concern among members of his party about the three-month-old conflict. The House voted 215 to 208, as four Republicans voted with Democrats in favor of the war powers resolution, which directs […]

04.06.2026 08:03

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ECB research uncovers flaws in standard credit market analysis

Economic analysis of credit markets often relies on a model that assumes firms have a uniform demand for credit across all their lenders, but a new paper from the European Central Bank (ECB) has shown that this long-held assumption is empirically untenable. The working paper, titled Identifying relationship-level effects using covariance restrictions and authored by […]

04.06.2026 08:00

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Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire, boosting hopes for Iran deal

Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, the Trump administration said on Wednesday, in a boost to hopes for a broader deal to end the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Tehran, which had conditioned any deal with the U.S. in part on an end to fighting between Israel and Lebanon, earlier struck […]

04.06.2026 07:52

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Cyprus Business Now: tourism, inflation, property, shipping, fuel, Cyta

Cyprus’ tourism sector is showing signs of stabilisation after the US and the United Kingdom revised their travel advisories for the island, in a move seen as helping restore confidence in the country’s image as a safe destination. Deputy Tourism Minister Costas Koumis described the revision as a positive development, saying Cyprus tourism is now moving towards […]

04.06.2026 07:30

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What’s on this weekend

Music Music lovers are particularly spoiled for choice this weekend. The agenda begins on Friday night as the Hambis Municipal Printmaking Museum hosts an evening of captivating chamber music with the Czech String Duo. Violinist Ludmila Pavlová and pianist Jakub Otčenášek will take the floor at the courtyard at 8pm. On Saturday, the acclaimed 25th […]

04.06.2026 06:40

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Liquidity tools mitigate risks without harming banks, analysis shows

Strictly and consistently implemented liquidity management tools can help bolster the resilience of the non-bank financial sector and safeguard broader system-wide stability by preventing localised shocks from escalating into fire-sale spirals, according to analysis from the European Central Bank (ECB). The report, prepared by Antoine Baena, Matthias Sydow and Garbrand Wiersema, highlighted that such measures […]

04.06.2026 06:30

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Cyprus Weather – Thursday 4 June

A weak high‑pressure system is affecting Cyprus, keeping conditions mostly clear this afternoon, though some areas will see increased cloud cover. Winds will blow from the southwest to northwest at moderate to strong levels, 4 to 5 Beaufort. Seas will be calm to slightly rough. Temperatures will reach 32 degrees Celsius inland, 30 on the […]

04.06.2026 06:00

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Technology sector valuations raise concerns for euro area investors

The European Central Bank (ECB) has published an analysis detailing the underlying drivers of investor behaviour within highly valued equity markets, particularly focusing on the technology and artificial intelligence sectors. This investigation was prepared by Paolo Alberto Baudino, Federica Bosio, Daniel Dieckelmann, Christoph Kaufmann and Maria Leonor Puga as part of the ECB’s latest financial […]

04.06.2026 06:00

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Health ministry promoting bill to solve hospital staffing issues

The health ministry is promoting a new bill to alter the nurses-to-patients ratio, which it hopes will deal with the staffing in state hospitals, by increasing the number of patients nurses have under their care at any given time. Currently in the surgical, pathology, geriatrics and midwifery wards there is one nurse per five patients […]

04.06.2026 04:25

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Our View: State nurses are unfairly changing the goalposts yet again

The biggest threat to the future of Gesy are the nurses and doctors of the public hospitals whose sense of entitlement and greed knows no bounds. Ever since public hospitals were placed under the authority of Okypy (organisation of state health services) and joined Gesy, doctors’ and nurses’ unions have been regularly demanding higher pay, […]

04.06.2026 04:20

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Cyprus congratulates five countries on election to UN Security Council

The foreign ministry on Wednesday congratulated Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe on their election as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. In a post on X, the ministry wished the five countries success during their term on the UN body responsible for maintaining international peace and security. “Congratulations to Austria, […]

03.06.2026 21:43

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Cleanthous Foundation funds art psychotherapy programme for adolescents

The Cleanthous Foundation is funding a series of art psychotherapy sessions for adolescents receiving treatment at the adolescent inpatient unit (Tene) of Archbishop Makarios III Hospital, aiming to support young people’s mental health and wellbeing through creative expression. The programme is being delivered by two specialised art therapists and offers hospitalised teenagers an alternative way […]

03.06.2026 20:43

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Dangerous road collision hotspots identified by police

Forty-eight locations have been identified across Cyprus with a high number of fatal, serious and other road collisions and are increasing surveillance and enforcement measures to improve road safety, police said on Wednesday. Police said the locations were mapped as part of ongoing efforts to analyse collision data and implement targeted measures aimed at reducing […]

03.06.2026 20:01

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EU launches OceanEye initiative as US scales back ocean monitoring programmes

The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled OceanEye, a new initiative aimed at strengthening Europe’s role in global ocean monitoring, with Fisheries and Oceans Commissioner Costas Kadis saying the announcement comes at a crucial moment as the United States retreats from key international scientific programmes. Speaking at the launch, Kadis referred to what he described as […]

03.06.2026 19:54

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RescEU firefighting aircraft already stationed in Cyprus ahead of fire season

Two RescEU firefighting aircraft have already been deployed to Cyprus’ European Regional Firefighting Hub, which is expected to be officially inaugurated later this year, a European Commission official said on Wednesday. Speaking at the House of the European Union in Nicosia, European Commission Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) communications chief […]

03.06.2026 19:51

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Cyprien Katsaris meets the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra

A brilliant, celebratory concert on June 30 marking the closing event of Cyprus’ cultural programme as president of the EU Council features the legendary virtuoso pianist Cyprien Katsaris on stage with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Under the direction of its new artistic director, the internationally acclaimed conductor Myron Michailidis, the orchestra will bring to Nicosia […]

03.06.2026 19:46

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Zelenskiy says strikes on Russia let Ukraine negotiate as equals

Ukraine’s stepped-up strikes deep inside Russia enable Kyiv to negotiate the end of the war on an equal footing, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, just after one of the barrages struck an oil terminal and naval base hundreds of kilometres away. For months, Kyiv’s troops have been conducting attacks on Russian fossil fuel industry sites, at […]

03.06.2026 18:45

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Gesy marks seven years of operation

Gesy on Wednesday celebrated its seventh birthday, with officials focusing on the numbers that the national health scheme has helped. Notable developments during the seventh year include a new reimbursement procedure for cross-border healthcare and coverage for physiotherapy services. “The system is now maturing and stabilising,” said Ifigenia Kammitsi, the director general of the Health […]

03.06.2026 18:40

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Akel backs Stefanos Stefanou for House presidency

Akel’s central committee on Wednesday unanimously endorsed party secretary-general Stefanos Stefanou as its candidate for the presidency of the House of Representatives. The decision was taken during a plenary session of the committee, which met to discuss the upcoming election for a new House president. According to an announcement by the party, members were briefed […]

03.06.2026 18:12

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Hezbollah launches rockets at Israel, testing US-mediated deal

The Israeli military said it had intercepted rockets fired by Hezbollah into Israel on Wednesday, while Lebanese security sources said an Israeli strike hit a car near Beirut, testing a U.S.-mediated deal that aims to get the sides to curb attacks. Iran-backed Hezbollah said in a statement it had fired a rocket salvo at an […]

03.06.2026 18:08

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Prosecutions ‘not a given’ as Videogate report heads to AG’s office

The criminal investigation into the Videogate affair is entering its final stage, with independent criminal investigator Andreas Paschalides expected to submit his findings to attorney-general George Savvides on June 16, while legal experts stress that any decision on criminal proceedings will ultimately rest with the legal service. Speaking on Wednesday, lawyer Simos Angelides said public […]

03.06.2026 17:34

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Trozena: EOA Limassol to inspect development for compliance

Officials from the Limassol district local government organisation (EOA Limassol) are expected to visit Trozena within the coming days to determine whether the investor has complied with instructions to halt works in areas where irregularities were identified, EOA president Yiannis Tsouloftas said on Wednesday. The inspection follows concerns surrounding a large-scale development in the environmentally […]

03.06.2026 17:09

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Limassol mayor defends cycle lanes, blames public works for design issues

Limassol’s mayor Yiannis Armeftis acknowledged that the city’s new cycle lanes may look “unsightly” but are essential for promoting alternative transport. He stated that the municipality will address issues and suggest improvements. The project, overseen by the department of public works, follows a sustainable urban mobility plan approved by both past and current councils. This […]

03.06.2026 17:06

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