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Cyprus loses UN General Assembly presidency to Bangladesh

Cyprus’ candidate for the presidency of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, ambassador Andreas Kakouris, received 91 votes in the election held at UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday, losing to Bangladesh’s candidate Khalilur Rahman, who secured 99 votes. The required majority was 96 votes, with 190 member states present and voting. The result […]

02.06.2026 19:39

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Cypriot MP urges Hagia Sophia museum restoration at Istanbul summit

Cypriot delegation head and vice-president of the parliamentary assembly of the Council of Europe, Nicos Tornaritis, called for Hagia Sophia to be returned to museum status during a meeting of the assembly’s cultural committee held in Istanbul on Tuesday. Tornaritis said the restoration of museum status was necessary to safeguard the monument’s “universal, historical and […]

02.06.2026 19:25

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Freedom Holding reports record revenue and doubles annual profit

Freedom Holding Corp., the parent company of Freedom24, has announced record financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, reporting higher revenue, a doubling of net profit and continued growth across its banking, brokerage and insurance operations. The company reported total revenue of $2.2 billion, representing an increase of 9 per cent year-on-year. […]

02.06.2026 19:18

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UK, U.S. Ease Travel Advisories for Cyprus

The United Kingdom has updated its travel guidance for Cyprus, keeping the island among destinations for which no “avoid travel” recommendation is in place and lowering its assessed risk level. The United States has also returned Cyprus to its standard travel‑advice category, reversing earlier cautionary guidance. Cyprus’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the decisions from London and […]

02.06.2026 18:45

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Isotita seeks presidential intervention over police overtime

Police union Isotita on Tuesday called for a meeting involving President Nikos Christodoulides, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris and police-chief Themistos Arnaoutis amid an ongoing dispute over police overtime. Spokesman Nikos Loizides called for direct dialogue between all parties involved, saying the union was seeking discussions on working conditions affecting police officers. He added that if […]

02.06.2026 18:40

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Anti-corruption authority to release Mafia State findings by June 15

By June 15, the anti-corruption authority will issue an announcement regarding its investigation into allegations appearing in the book Mafia State, the head of the authority said on Tuesday. Tuesday’s statement narrows down the date, as earlier the authority had said it would make its findings public within the month of June. Transparency Commissioner Harris […]

02.06.2026 17:52

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Father arrested after ‘kidnapping’ children

A 45-year-old Syrian was remanded for three days on Tuesday for reportedly kidnapping his two teenage children for six months. The was arrested upon his arrival at Larnaca airport on Monday, where he had arrived with his 16-year-old and 17-year-old children. According to Philenews, their mother had given consent for the 45-year-old to travel with […]

02.06.2026 17:31

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Drivers to face prison for failing to move car after minor crash

Drivers involved in minor car accidents will be required to move their vehicles from the scene, with penalties reaching €3,000 and possible imprisonment for those who fail to comply, the police reiterated on Tuesday. The amended legislation, published in the official gazette on Tuesday, aims to ease congestion caused by collisions that do not result […]

02.06.2026 17:21

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New bus stops coming to Paphos

Bus stops in Paphos are being upgraded, beginning in the tourist areas, acting mayor Angelos Onisiforou said on Tuesday. The municipality’s bus stops were criticised in September by the Paphos Regional Board of Tourism for having “an unacceptable and third-world image.” The tourism board said that some bus stops don’t have a cover or a […]

02.06.2026 17:00

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Gas pipeline from Turkey to north ‘to be operational in 2028’

The planned natural gas pipeline linking Turkey and northern Cyprus will be operational in 2028, the north’s ‘public works minister’ Erhan Arikli told the Turkish Cypriot legislature on Tuesday. “This project will be implemented through around 97 kilometres worth of pipelines, starting in Alanya and reaching either the Teknecik power station or another area in […]

02.06.2026 16:57

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‘The Christmas Carols’ nominated in 6 categories at 2026 Iris Awards

The film Ta Kalanta ton Hristougennon (The Christmas Carols) is celebrating a major milestone, having earned six nominations at the Iris Awards 2026 of the Hellenic Film Academy. The nominations span cinematography, sound, set design, costumes, makeup and visual effects, reflecting both the film’s popularity with audiences and the exceptional quality of its production. It […]

02.06.2026 16:51

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Student slams UCy over disability accommodations

A visually impaired student and her father have slammed the University of Cyprus, alleging discrimination and inadequate support during her studies and practical training. But the university on Tuesday denied the allegations. The student is requesting a full reassessment of her practical training grades, arguing that she was evaluated without the necessary accommodations to ensure […]

02.06.2026 16:39

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Chinook helicopters ready at British bases for firefighting

There will be a Chinook helicopter ready to be airborne at the British bases at all times during the summer firefighting season, British Forces Cyprus announced on Tuesday. “The Chinook is ideally suited to aerial firefighting, being one of, if not the most, capable heavy-lift helicopters in the world,” Squadron Leader Joel Babbage, of RAF […]

02.06.2026 16:24

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Kassianidou: protecting culture and heritage a key EU priority

The protection of culture and heritage is a key priority for Cyprus, Deputy Culture Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou said on Tuesday during an informal meeting of EU culture ministers in Nicosia. Opening the meeting, she said as EU Council President, Cyprus is prioritising culture amid rapid technological and geopolitical changes. She emphasised the importance of discussions […]

02.06.2026 16:13

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Akel defers House presidency decision

Akel’s politburo decided on Tuesday to refer discussions on the election of the next House president to the party’s central committee, which is due to meet on Wednesday. The politburo said it had been briefed on the actions and contacts undertaken by the party’s secretariat regarding the House presidency and approved the handling of the […]

02.06.2026 16:04

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‘Shameful scenes’: Paphos criticised over Kataklysmos waste

Shameful scenes of waste were left behind after the Kataklysmos festival in Paphos, acting mayor Angelos Onisiforou said on Tuesday. Stall operators responsible for the waste will not get a license to operate at the festival next year, he added. Onisiforou shared photos of rubbish strewn on pavements, describing the scenes as a “disgrace to […]

02.06.2026 15:52

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Kostyuk comes out on top in all-Ukrainian clash

Marta Kostyuk came through an emotional all-Ukrainian match to reach a Grand Slam semi-final for the first time as she beat Elina Svitolina 6-3 2-6 6-2 at the French Open on Tuesday. The 23-year-old Kostyuk dedicated her victory to the Ukrainian people as tears rolled down her cheeks during the on-court interview. “I want to […]

02.06.2026 15:49

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Britain sets 87% emissions reduction target by 2040

Britain on Tuesday set a target to cut emissions by around 87% by 2040 from 1990 levels as it increases efforts to meet net zero goals that it says will help to curb energy costs and create jobs, but it has yet to outline how the goal will be met. Reducing carbon emissions would be […]

02.06.2026 15:46

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‘Jump of the Year’: Armand Duplantis clears 5.50-metre wall of Lidl products

A jump the world has never seen before: Pole vault world record holder Armand “Mondo” Duplantis mastered an extraordinary challenge in Stockholm, living up to the title “Jump of the Year”. Challenged by Lidl, the exceptional athlete and holder of 15 world records did not jump over a traditional bar, but over a 5.50-metre-high, 12-metre-wide […]

02.06.2026 15:41

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Cyprus second only to Malta as foreign visitors dominate tourist stays

Cyprus remained one of the European Union’s most foreign-dependent tourism markets in the first quarter of 2026, with overseas visitors accounting for 85.6 per cent of all tourist overnight stays, Eurostat data showed on Tuesday. The figure placed Cyprus second in the bloc, behind Malta, where foreign visitors made up 93.3 per cent of overnight […]

02.06.2026 15:34

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Dam levels almost double those of last year

The water levels in Cypriot dams currently stand at 42.4 per cent, having almost doubled from 21.6 per cent at the same time last year, government data showed on Tuesday. According to the most recent data provided by the water development department (WDD), the highest overall storage levels were recorded in the Nicosia reservoirs. There, […]

02.06.2026 15:31

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Do morning routines really improve your day?

Early wake ups, daybreak, exercise and mindfulness have turned mornings have taken on a key role in today’s wellness arena. For many, these routines are seen as a way to begin the day with more focus, a better mood, and more productivity. But do these structured mornings actually boost wellbeing, or are they just another […]

02.06.2026 15:30

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Farmers agree to accept livestock culling

Farmers’ representatives have agreed to accept the culling of livestock on farms where foot and mouth disease has been detected, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Tuesday, following a meeting between farmers’ representatives and the government. She announced the “immediate completion” of livestock culling, which was later clarified to mean that the culling of livestock […]

02.06.2026 14:58

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Cyprus receives 48 antiquities repatriated from Greece

Forty-eight Cypriot antiquities dating from the early bronze age to the medieval period have been returned to Cyprus from Greece and were on Tuesday formally handed over to the Cyprus museum. The artefacts, which include pottery and limestone figurines, were presented to Deputy Culture Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou by Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni during an […]

02.06.2026 14:51

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