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Gunfire damages forex office in Limassol

Police in Limassol launched an investigation on Wednesday after gunfire damaged the offices of a financial services company in the Zakaki area. According to initial information, employees arriving at the company premises, which operates as a forex company, discovered damage to the building’s facade which appeared to have been caused by multiple gunshots. The incident […]

03.06.2026 10:46

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CY-Alert Public Warning System Activated in Cyprus

Cyprus on Wednesday activated the CY-Alert public warning system, making it available to authorities for use during emergency situations and natural disasters. Officials said the system is intended to improve operational readiness and strengthen public notification when threats to safety arise. Test alerts will be carried out in selected areas in June.

03.06.2026 10:44

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Boat damaged by fire during maintenance at Limassol marina

A fire broke out aboard a vessel undergoing maintenance at Limassol Marina on Tuesday afternoon, prompting a response from the fire service, police reported on Wednesday. Two fire engines from the Ayios Ioannis fire station were dispatched to the scene. The blaze is believed to have started during repair and welding work on the vessel, […]

03.06.2026 10:41

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Drunk driver arrested at twice the speed limit

A 45-year-old man was arrested shortly after midnight in Nicosia for speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol, police said on Wednesday. Traffic police stopped the driver on Larnaca Avenue in Aglandjia at around 12.30am after recording his vehicle travelling at 104km/h in a 50km/h zone. A breathalyser test showed a final reading of […]

03.06.2026 10:33

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Keravnos backs E6 call to mobilise private capital across EU

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has welcomed the E6 initiative by six EU finance ministers to step up efforts aimed at strengthening the bloc’s competitiveness, resilience and strategic autonomy. In a written statement issued this week, Keravnos, speaking in his capacity as Cyprus’ Finance Minister and President of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN), said […]

03.06.2026 10:05

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Annual festival returns to the heart of Nicosia

As every year, the enchanting courtyard of the Axiothea mansion will host a rich programme of artistic events that organically interact with one another, creating a cohesive cultural microcosm as the 29th University of Cyprus Cultural Festival gets underway this Fiday. The programme includes dance, shadow theatre, silent cinema, ancient and contemporary theatre, traditional, contemporary […]

03.06.2026 10:00

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Worker dies after being crushed by glass panes

A 21-year-old Pakistani worker has died after being crushed by glass panes in Paphos on Tuesday. The incident occurred around 12.30pm, while the victim was working in an open area in Paphos and was crushed by glass panes. A 56-year-old man has since been arrested for illegally employing the 21-year-old. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, […]

03.06.2026 09:41

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Cyprus bank deposits dip in April as loan growth slows

Deposits in the Cypriot banking system recorded a net decrease of €123.1 million in April 2026, according to data released this week by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The drop marked a reversal from March, when deposits had recorded a net increase of €426.8m. Despite the monthly decline, total deposits remained at high levels, […]

03.06.2026 09:32

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Cyprus is strengthening its wildfire response

Cyprus is strengthening its wildfire response as the European Commission announced the deployment of two additional light firefighting aircraft to the island for this summer under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The aircraft will join four other light planes already funded through separate EU programs, significantly boosting the operational capacity of the Republic of Cyprus […]

03.06.2026 09:15

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Israel unveils plan to triple renewable energy capacity by 2035

Israel has launched a new national renewable‑energy plan that aims to more than triple the country’s clean‑energy capacity by 2035, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure said. The strategy focuses on a major expansion of solar power, including agrivoltaic projects, ground‑mounted installations and dual‑use systems, alongside other renewable technologies. The plan also calls for large […]

03.06.2026 09:15

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Christodoulides meets with Kazakhstani President in Astana

President Nikos Christodoulides will on Wednesday be received by Kazakhstani President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in the country’s capital Astana at 11am on Wednesday. The reception of the President will be followed by a private meeting between the two politicians, followed by expanded talks between the delegations of both countries. Later in the day, Christodoulides and Tokayev […]

03.06.2026 08:54

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President of livestock association threatened with gun

The President of the newly formed “Voice of Livestock Breeders” association, Neophytos Neophytou, was on Tuesday allegedly threatened by a man holding a pistol. According to the police, Neophytou appeared at the police station at around 11.25pm to file a report after being attacked by three people shortly before on the Delikipou-Lythrodontas road. “(…) Three […]

03.06.2026 08:37

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Resolute Mensik makes Paris semis, Andreeva and Kostyuk set up meeting

Jakub Mensik battled past Brazilian breakout star Joao Fonseca with a 6-4 6-3 7-6(3) win to make the semi-finals of the French Open on Tuesday and become the youngest Czech man to reach that stage at a Grand Slam. While Fonseca fell, fellow teenager Mirra Andreeva returned to the semi-finals with a 6-0 6-3 win […]

03.06.2026 08:36

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Today’s weather: Summery at up to 32 degrees

On Wednesday, it will be mostly clear, with an increased chance of cloudiness at midday. The temperature will range from 32 degrees Celsius inland, around 30 degrees on the south and east coasts, around 27 degrees on the west and north coasts and 22 degrees in the higher mountains. Light winds will blow mainly south- […]

03.06.2026 08:23

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Iran missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait thwarted as US-Iran tensions escalate

Gulf hostilities flared anew on Wednesday, with the U.S. military saying Iranian missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and other regional targets were either thwarted or failed, as diplomacy between Washington and Tehran showed little progress. Two Iranian missiles shot at Kuwait fell short or broke apart in flight, while several ballistic missiles aimed at regional […]

03.06.2026 08:09

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Household stock market engagement in Europe remains low despite benefits

European households are displaying a persistent reluctance to invest in equities, a trend that continues despite the long-term wealth-building potential of financial markets, according to a working paper from the European Central Bank (ECB). Citing fresh data from the ECB’s consumer expectations survey, the paper’s authors pointed out that when individuals do enter these markets, […]

03.06.2026 08:00

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Cyprus Business Now: shipping, tourism, retail, GDP, energy

Safe Bulkers has started trading on the Main Market of Euronext Athens, in a move aimed at strengthening the link between Greek shipping and European capital markets. The company, which has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 2008, began trading in Athens under the symbol SB, with an initial trading price of €5.70. The […]

03.06.2026 07:30

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Euro area bank valuations reach levels unseen since financial crisis

Analysts from the European Central Bank (ECB) have detailed the drivers behind the dramatic surge in the market value of euro area banks seen throughout 2025. In their analysis, the ECB’s Dejan Krusec, Riccardo Meli and Csaba More noted that market valuations for banks across the euro area experienced a sharp climb between the start […]

03.06.2026 07:00

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Europe smartphone market grows despite mounting supply risks

Europe’s smartphone market recorded modest growth in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting resilient demand despite rising supply-side pressures, according to market research firm Omdia. The report showed that smartphone shipments in Europe excluding Russia increased by 2 per cent year-on-year, reaching 33.0 million units in 1Q26, supported by healthy end-user demand and channel frontloading. […]

03.06.2026 06:30

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Large Number of Scam Call Reports Received, Police Warn

Cyprus police said they have received a large number of reports from citizens about attempted phone scams carried out by callers posing as representatives of financial‑transaction platforms or other organizations. According to the reports, the callers use Cypriot or foreign phone numbers and an automated voice system instructing people to press specific keys to “confirm” […]

03.06.2026 05:56

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Cyprus Weather – Wednesday 3 June

A weak high‑pressure system is affecting the region. Today’s weather will be mostly clear, though local cloud buildup is expected around midday. Winds will blow from the southwest to northwest at light to moderate levels, 3 to 4 Beaufort, strengthening locally in the afternoon to 4 to 5 Beaufort. Seas will be calm to slightly […]

03.06.2026 05:42

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Why the real loser in the recent parliamentary elections in Cyprus is the environment

By Penelope Vasquez Hadjilyra In April, Cyprus hosted a two-day international climate summit under its EU Council presidency. Scientists, policymakers and government representatives from 18 countries gathered in Nicosia and signed the Nicosia Call for Action 2026, a framework for regional climate cooperation in one of the most climate-vulnerable parts of the world. The island’s […]

03.06.2026 04:20

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Our View: Anastasiades should have fought Mafia State in the courts

The Anti-Corruption Authority will issue its ‘announcement’ about the investigation into allegations made against former president Nicos Anastasiades in the book Mafia State, by June 15 at the latest, Transparency Commissioner Haris Poyiadjis said. At the start of May the authority said that the volume of the work made it difficult to give a precise […]

03.06.2026 04:20

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Rainfall in Cyprus reached 238% of the normal average

Rainfall in Cyprus reached 238% of the normal average for May, according to new data from the Meteorological Department, totaling 46.7 millimeters. Officials said every monitoring station recorded rainfall above the monthly norm, with some areas receiving nearly four times their usual levels. The highest total was logged in Prodromos, which recorded 127.2 millimeters, followed […]

02.06.2026 23:45

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