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CBC to host financial literacy round table

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) will host a round table discussion on financial literacy on June 18, bringing together senior European central banking figures and presenting new research on public attitudes towards savings and investment. The event, titled “Financial Literacy for Life – European Citizens’ Dialogue”, will take place at the CBC amphitheatre between […]

08.06.2026 14:32

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The Cyprus traditions that refuse to disappear

Traditional Cypriot music drifts across Zygi harbour, ice cream melts in children’s hands, and crowds gather in anticipation of the Kataklysmos aquatic games. I arrive just as the event begins, eager to enjoy the traditions of the Flood Festival and experience the revival of customs celebrated in pre-1974 Kyrenia. For the past three years, the […]

08.06.2026 14:30

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Cyprus chamber of commerce launches ninth youth entrepreneurship awards

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced the launch of applications for the 2026 edition of its youth entrepreneurship awards, marking the ninth consecutive year of the initiative. The annual awards are held under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides, recognising young entrepreneurs under the age of 40 across […]

08.06.2026 14:25

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Pope Leo warns Spain’s parliament the world is in ‘profound’ crisis

Pope Leo told Spain’s parliament that escalating conflict, deepening polarization and widespread disregard for human rights had pushed the world into a profound crisis, in one of his most expansive political addresses yet on Monday. Leo, who has adopted a more forceful tone recently against the direction of global leadership, also firmly repeated his opposition […]

08.06.2026 14:24

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Christodoulides ‘moderately optimistic’ after Holguin meeting

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday expressed optimism regarding the next steps to be taken on the Cyprus problem after meeting United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin, saying, like Holguin, that he is “working to prepare” an enlarged meeting in the near future. “I am moderately optimistic. We will meet Holguin again this week. It is […]

08.06.2026 14:23

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Wizz Air to introduce Starlink internet across fleet from 2027

Budget airline Wizz Air announced on Monday that it plans to introduce Starlink connectivity across its fleet from 2027, becoming the first European ultra-low-cost carrier to deploy the satellite-based internet service. The airline said installations will begin in 2027 and that all new-generation Wizz Air aircraft are expected to be equipped with the technology. According […]

08.06.2026 14:20

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Ukraine recaptures more than 600 square km of territory in 2026

Ukrainian forces have recaptured more than 600 square km of territory so far this year, Ukraine’s top military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Monday, the latest sign of shifting momentum after years of slow but relentless Russian gains. In May alone, Ukraine recaptured 100 square km more of territory than it lost, Syrskyi said on […]

08.06.2026 14:16

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Police on constant alert amid terrorism threats

Police and state services are on constant alert to prevent potential terrorist activity, especially following recent developments in the Middle East, police spokesperson Vyron Vyronos said on Monday. He said authorities are working with foreign services to ensure early detection of individuals who may pose a risk. Referring to an ongoing investigation in Cyprus into […]

08.06.2026 14:15

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Armenia’s Pashinyan wins election but pro-Russian opposition polls strongly

Armenia’s governing Civil Contract party won a parliamentary election seen as a test of its handling of a peace deal with Azerbaijan and its growing turn to the West, away from traditional patron Russia. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s party won 49.8% of votes with all polling stations counted, enough to secure a parliamentary majority under […]

08.06.2026 14:09

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Forest fire in Kampia brought under full control

A forest fire which broke out in the Nicosia district village of Kampia was fully brought under control by 10.20am, the forestry department said on Monday. The fire had started around half an hour prior, with the department saying that it had been swiftly brought under control thanks to “early detection and rapid response by […]

08.06.2026 14:00

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Nicosia EU meeting sees first freedom of navigation sanctions imposed on Iran

The European Union has imposed sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities accused of disrupting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first use of the bloc’s new freedom of navigation sanctions regime, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday. Speaking after an informal meeting of EU defence ministers in Nicosia, Kallas […]

08.06.2026 13:51

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Total employment in Cyprus rises by 2 per cent in first quarter of 2026

Total employment in Cyprus increased by 2 per cent year-on-year during the first quarter of 2026, reaching an estimated 513,367 people, according to the state statistical service (Cystat). The figures were released in a press statement on employment and national accounts covering the first quarter of 2026. The data showed that total employment for the […]

08.06.2026 13:44

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Limassol shipping symposium to spotlight challenges and opportunities

Shipping Symposium Cyprus’ 26 will take place in Limassol later this month, bringing together leading figures to discuss the challenges, realities and opportunities facing the maritime sector. The event, which carries the theme “Shipping Ahead of Tomorrow”, is scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026, between 7pm and 8.30pm at the DP World Cruise Passenger Terminal […]

08.06.2026 13:25

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Karaiskakio honoured at 2026 ESQR Quality Achievements Awards in Brussels

The Karaiskakio Foundation has received international recognition at the ESQR Quality Achievements Awards 2026, held in Brussels, reaffirming its longstanding commitment to quality, scientific excellence, innovation and people-centred service. The ESQR Quality Achievements Awards are an internationally recognised institution that honours organisations for their dedication to quality, continuous improvement and the implementation of best practices. […]

08.06.2026 13:19

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Cyprus posts productivity gains in first quarter of 2026

Cyprus recorded increases in labour productivity during the first quarter of 2026, according to Eurostat, outperforming the overall European Union average in terms of output per employed person. The figures showed that real labour productivity per person in Cyprus rose by 1 per cent compared with the first quarter of 2025. At the same time, […]

08.06.2026 13:18

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Cyprus debt costs rise in 2025, remains centred on euro

Cyprus’ apparent cost of government debt increased to 2 per cent in 2025, while the country’s debt remained overwhelmingly denominated in euro in line with the wider euro area, according to Eurostat. The latest figures formed part of newly released Eurostat data on general government debt in the European Union, which also examined debt instruments, […]

08.06.2026 12:50

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UCLAN Cyprus School of Arts, Media & Comms debuts annual exhibition

UCLan Cyprus’ newly established School of Arts, Media & Communication celebrated a major milestone with the highly successful annual student exhibition, “The Archive — 2025/26“. The prestigious exhibition was unveiled on May 26, 2026, at the Former Residence of the Police Director in Salina Park, Larnaca. “The Archive — 2025/26” functioned as a vibrant ecosystem […]

08.06.2026 12:41

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Forest fire in Kampia brought under full control

A forest fire which broke out in the Nicosia district village of Kampia was fully brought under control by 10.20am, the forestry department said on Monday The fire had started around half an hour prior, with the department saying that it had been swiftly brought under control thanks to “early detection and rapid response by […]

08.06.2026 12:37

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RIF knowledge transfer office marks three years of growth

The Central Knowledge Transfer Office (CKTO) of the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) has completed three years of full operation. In an announcement released on Monday to mark the occasion, the foundation explained that the office has played a central role in strengthening knowledge transfer capacities and advancing the commercialisation of research and innovation results […]

08.06.2026 12:29

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Investigations into Annita Demetriou death threats ongoing

Police investigations into the death threats sent by email to Disy leader and newly re-elected House President Annita Demetriou are continuing, sources said on Monday. The same sources told the Cyprus News Agency that police chief Themistos Arnaoutis had ordered an internal probe, as the email appears to have been leaked from within. Meanwhile, visible […]

08.06.2026 12:18

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Jumbo sees May sales stabilise despite uncertainty

Greek retail chain Jumbo said sales at its Cyprus stores rose by around 9 per cent year-on-year in May 2026, marking a strong recovery after the Easter-related slowdown recorded in April.  For the first five months of the year, sales in Cyprus, including both physical stores and online sales, were up by around 3.5 per cent compared with […]

08.06.2026 12:18

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Kyrgyzstan warns Cyprus that EU sanctions may harm country

Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev on Monday warned his Cypriot counterpart Constantinos Kombos that the European Union’s “intensification” of its sanctions on Russia may harm the central Asian country, as Kombos embarked on the fourth and final leg of his tour of the region. According to Kyrgyzstan’s foreign ministry, Zheenbek “expressed concern over the possible […]

08.06.2026 12:14

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Egypt chase first World Cup win with Salah still key

When Egypt’s all-time leading scorer Hossam Hassan headed the winner against Algeria to send his country to the 1990 World Cup, frenzied celebrations erupted across the soccer-mad nation. Nearly four decades later, the 59-year-old has guided Egypt to the 2026 finals as coach but qualification this time was met with far less emotion, with supporters […]

08.06.2026 11:43

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Belgium’s new generation no longer bear burden of expectation

For a decade, Belgium’s ‘golden generation’ offered the promise of a major title without any return but now that a new-look squad have shaken off the past’s burden of expectation, they could prove World Cup spoilers. Belgium’s squad for the tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States does boast remnants of the group that […]

08.06.2026 11:33

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