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Oenogastronomic nights coming up at rural winery

Wine, music, food and fresh mountain air. That is what is coming up as the terrace of Tsiakkas Winery in the countryside of Pitsilia, invites the public to two special summer evenings. The Oenogastronomic Nights 2026 will offer unmatched experiences this June under the summer starry night sky, with Cypriot wine as its protagonist. On […]

08.06.2026 19:36

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Defying Trump with brief Iran fight, Israel seeks sway over peace talks

In launching renewed strikes on Iran on Monday in apparent open defiance of Donald Trump, Israel has tried to make its case to have a say at the peace negotiating table, where it has so far been kept at arm’s length by the U.S. president. Despite Trump publicly calling for Israel to hold fire, it […]

08.06.2026 19:15

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Roof works at Saint Varnavas monastery near completion

Roof insulation works at the Saint Varnavas monastery in the Famagusta district village of Engomi are nearing completion, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said on Monday. “A recent monitoring visit brought together UNDP, the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage and its Advisory Board, project managers, local bodies and the community to review progress on […]

08.06.2026 19:00

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Christodoulides congratulates Demetriou on re-election as House speaker

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday received House speaker Annita Demetriou at the presidential palace to congratulate her on her recent re-election. “The challenges and problems are shared. Therefore, cooperation will always continue for the benefit of the citizens,” he said. Christodoulides expressed his hope that the fruitful cooperation between the executive and legislative branches would […]

08.06.2026 18:38

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IATA warns of tough year ahead as airline profits expected to halve

IATA director general Willie Walsh has warned that global airlines are facing another difficult year, as higher fuel prices, geopolitical instability and aircraft supply chain failures are expected to cut industry profits sharply in 2026. Speaking at IATA’s 82nd Annual General Meeting, Walsh said the global air transport industry was once again meeting “in challenging […]

08.06.2026 18:07

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Regional developments, Cyprus problem on agenda as Christodoulides meets Dendias

Regional developments were on the agenda as President Nikos Christodoulides met Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias at the presidential palace on Monday to brief him on Cyprus problem updates. “Today we had a very important meeting with the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy [Angela Holguin]. We will discuss all of this, and I have also seen […]

08.06.2026 17:30

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Man wins appeal against sentence for stealing €20

A 28-year-old man sentenced to three years in prison for stealing €20, which he later returned, is being set free 11 months into his term. The appeals court on Monday overruled the court of first instance, taking into consideration the circumstances of the offences and the man’s personal situation. He had been stopped by the […]

08.06.2026 17:23

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IMO urges shipping industry to protect oceans on World Oceans Day

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has called on its 176 member states and the global shipping industry to strengthen efforts to protect the marine environment, as World Oceans Day was marked on June 8.  In his message for World Oceans Day, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said shipping, as one of the main users of ocean space, has a clear responsibility to help safeguard […]

08.06.2026 17:22

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Lanitis Golf AGM approves 2025 financial statements

Shareholders of Lanitis Golf Public Co Limited gathered in Limassol on June 4, for the company’s annual general meeting to approve key financial and governance resolutions. According to an announcement released on Monday, June 8, the meeting saw a high level of engagement, with shareholders representing more than 99 per cent of the issued share […]

08.06.2026 17:09

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Enlarged meeting planned for July or August, Holguin says

The next enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem will take place in either July or August, United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin said on Monday after holding a meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman. “We had a very productive meeting with Erhurman, as well as with [President Nikos] Christodoulides this morning. We are preparing […]

08.06.2026 16:41

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Etek presents new plan to upgrade Nicosia city centre

Cyprus’ Scientific and Technical Chamber (Etek) on Monday presented a new roadmap to upgrade the centre of Nicosia. “The aim of the report is to formulate a realistic and implementable policy framework for the substantive revitalisation of the capital’s city centre,” Etek said. It described the upgrading of the centre as a matter of “national […]

08.06.2026 16:34

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Cyprus, France sign defence agreement to deepen military cooperation

Cyprus and France signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) on Monday, establishing the legal framework governing the presence and activities of French military personnel in Cyprus, amid growing security challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean. The agreement was signed in Nicosia by Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas and his French counterpart Catherine Vautrin on the sidelines […]

08.06.2026 16:17

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Deposit rates in Cyprus remain lowest in Eurozone

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has reported that the transmission of European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate changes remains weaker in the Cypriot banking sector compared with most euro area countries, according to a new analysis accompanying April 2026 interest rate data. The analysis shows that Cypriot banks pass on ECB rate changes to […]

08.06.2026 16:14

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Cyprus beer exports plunge in May

Cyprus’ total beer deliveries fell by 2.4 per cent year-on-year in May, driven by a steep contraction in exports, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). According to the data, total beer deliveries, covering both the domestic market and exports, reached 4,389,649 litres in May 2026, compared with 4,497,608 litres in May 2025, reflecting the […]

08.06.2026 16:01

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Psychologists’ council warns against illegal use of professional title

A strong warning against the illegal use of the title psychologist was issued by the Cyprus Psychologists Registration Council on Monday. It has adopted a zero-tolerance policy following a recent conviction of someone falsely claiming qualifications. The Limassol criminal court last week found an unregistered psychologist guilty of sexually abusing a 17-year-old patient, exploiting their […]

08.06.2026 16:00

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Günther Groissböck, Nelson Calzi to bring operatic grandeur to Minthis

The Minthis Music Festival 2026 continues on July 11, 2026 with a distinguished lyrical evening, featuring internationally celebrated Austrian bass Günther Groissböck, in collaboration with renowned La Scala pianist Nelson Calzi. Groissböck is acclaimed worldwide for his commanding voice, dramatic presence and profound musical interpretation. He has established himself on the stages of the world’s […]

08.06.2026 15:45

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EU introduces new hotline for victims of crime

The European Council on Monday approved a European Union law to “reinforce” the rights of victims of crime to receive information, support and protection via a new EU-hotline available via 116 006, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Monday. “No one should have to face the aftermath of crime alone. With the EU-wide helpline 116 […]

08.06.2026 15:36

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Mosquito-borne diseases conference to be held at ‘critical juncture’ for public health

A conference on mosquito-borne diseases will take place in Nicosia on Wednesday during a “critical juncture for public health in Europe,” the health ministry said on Monday. The conference is part of Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of the European Union. Conference attendees will share experiences with recent outbreaks, including the appearance of the Aedes […]

08.06.2026 15:31

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Food that travels: how Cypriots carry home through food

Food is not generally thought of as a record of history. But, recipes get handed down, meals are repeated, and habits turn into routines. In Cyprus, familiar dishes often hold signs of something larger, like migration, memory and cultural exchange. For families on the island and those that have moved away, traditional dishes mean more […]

08.06.2026 15:15

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EU earmarks €800m for Cyprus to tackle immigration

Cyprus is set to receive around €800 million for 2028-2034 to tackle immigration, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannides said on Monday. Earlier Deputy Minister for Immigration Nicholas Ioannides said Cyprus, as a frontline EU member state, must seek to increase funds to handle the situation, most of which should come from the EU. Both Ioannou and […]

08.06.2026 15:12

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Curium signs cooperation agreement with Dazhou, China

Curium municipality and the city of Dazhou, China have signed a friendly cooperation agreement following a visit from Chinese officials to promote long-term relations between the two cities, including in the areas of tourism, culture and trade. Attracting investment through international partnerships is a key strategy for Curium, its mayor Pantelils Georgiou said. He placed […]

08.06.2026 15:03

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Nine bi-communal business partnerships share €500,000 at Stelios awards

Nine bi-communal business partnerships received a total of €500,000 in Nicosia on Monday, at an awards ceremony that placed cooperation between Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot entrepreneurs at the centre of the island’s wider conversation on trust, coexistence and reunification.  The Stelios Bi-communal Business Partnership Awards were held at the offices of the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, in the presence of President Nikos Christodoulides, the UN envoy, […]

08.06.2026 15:01

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World Cup 2026: Why I’m not looking forward to it

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest in the tournament’s history. Hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico, it will feature 48 teams, 104 matches and stretch over more than five weeks from June 11 to July 19. It is the first World Cup to be staged across three countries and […]

08.06.2026 14:59

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‘World’s wealth always finds rare assets’: An interview with Evangelia Eliadou, Executive Director of Pafilia

Q: Luxury real estate has traditionally been associated with lifestyle. Why is the conversation changing now? For many years, luxury property was primarily marketed through emotion: lifestyle, design, location and prestige. Those elements remain important, but today we are seeing a much more strategic mindset among global investors. Ultra-high-net-worth individuals are becoming increasingly focused on […]

08.06.2026 14:45

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