Denmark’s Eriksen collapses again during international match
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Denmark’s Eriksen collapses again during international match

Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch in a match against Ukraine on Sunday, but was conscious, the Danish Football Federation said in a social media post. “Christian Eriksen is conscious and is doing well under the circumstances,” the federation said in a statement on X, adding that the friendly had been called […]

08.06.2026 08:18
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‘Schmigadoon!’ wins best musical on Broadway’s biggest night
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‘Schmigadoon!’ wins best musical on Broadway’s biggest night

“Schmigadoon!” won the Tony Award for best musical on Sunday, while more socially driven works dominated other top categories, with “Liberation” taking best play, “Ragtime” best musical revival and John Lithgow best leading actor for “Giant.” Based on a television series, “Schmigadoon!” is a send-up of Golden Age Broadway shows, following a modern couple drawn […]

08.06.2026 08:13
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Eight reported dead after magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Philippines
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Eight reported dead after magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Philippines

The Philippines’ civil defence office has reported at least eight fatalities following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake. The deaths are still subject to validation, the office added. Officials issued tsunami warnings after a strong magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday. Tsunami warnings were issued in the Philippines, neighbouring Indonesia and […]

08.06.2026 08:02
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EU green economy employment continues to grow
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EU green economy employment continues to grow

Employment in the European Union’s green economy has grown by an average of 6 per cent per year since 2014, reaching 5.8 million full-time equivalents by 2023, according to Eurostat. The analysis of the European environmental goods and services sector accounts highlights which economic activities have secured the most personnel and experienced the most significant […]

08.06.2026 08:00
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Hyperscalers tap international markets to fund massive AI infrastructure
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Hyperscalers tap international markets to fund massive AI infrastructure

From Europe to Japan and Switzerland, huge bond issues by Big Tech companies are proving that smaller markets, often overshadowed by the US, can punch above ​their weight in the $40 trillion world of corporate debt. Google-parent Alphabet (GOOGL.O) is already one of the biggest outstanding borrowers in the sterling and Swiss franc ‌corporate bond […]

08.06.2026 07:30
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European services sector shows signs of recovery after February decline
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European services sector shows signs of recovery after February decline

Seasonally adjusted services production increased by 0.2 per cent in the euro area and by 0.4 per cent in the European Union during March 2026, according to Eurostat. This modest upturn follows a challenging period in February 2026, when services production fell by 0.3 per cent in both the euro area and the European Union. […]

08.06.2026 06:50
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Cyprus retail trade contracts after steady growth period
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Cyprus retail trade contracts after steady growth period

Retail trade volume in Cyprus declined by 1 per cent during April 2026, according to seasonally adjusted data from Eurostat. This downturn represents a reversal for the Cypriot market, which had previously recorded growth of 0.5 per cent in March 2026 and 0.7 per cent in February 2026. Across the wider euro area, the seasonally […]

08.06.2026 06:30
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Rapid spread of stablecoins could reverse dollar’s global decline
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Rapid spread of stablecoins could reverse dollar’s global decline

The increased use of stablecoins could reinforce the dollar’s global dominance, undermine some nations’ ability to set monetary policy and even diminish ​the role of the euro, according to European Central Bank board member Isabel ‌Schnabel. The use of stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency pegged to certain assets and designed to maintain a stable value, […]

08.06.2026 06:00
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Bacteria Found in Wedding Food After Mass Poisoning in Limassol

Bacteria Found in Wedding Food After Mass Poisoning in Limassol

Tests by the State Laboratory confirmed the presence of bacteria in food samples taken by Health Services after a mass food poisoning at a wedding reception in Limassol a week ago. Health Services director Herodotos Herodotou said that salmonella was found in cooked chicken with cream sauce, and bacillus bacteria were detected in rice with […]

08.06.2026 05:33
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Greens Leadership Submits Resignation as Party Moves Toward Fall Congress

Greens Leadership Submits Resignation as Party Moves Toward Fall Congress

The leadership of the Green Party submitted its resignation to the Central Committee. During a meeting of the Expanded Central Committee, members decided the Greens–Citizens’ Cooperation will hold an electoral congress in the fall. The body also reviewed the party’s performance in the parliamentary elections. The committee approved the creation of a working group to […]

08.06.2026 05:31
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Large Crowd Turns Out for Cyprus Pride Festival

Large Crowd Turns Out for Cyprus Pride Festival

Cyprus Pride drew a large turnout again this year, with events culminating in an afternoon march that set off from the Nicosia Municipal Garden. The march carried the slogan “Choose Your Own Path.” Hundreds of people of all ages took part, sending a strong message in support of equality, inclusion and respect at a time […]

08.06.2026 05:29
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EDEK Central Committee Rejects Party Leader’s Resignation

EDEK Central Committee Rejects Party Leader’s Resignation

EDEK’s Central Committee voted unanimously not to accept the resignation of party leader Nikos Anastasiou, which he had submitted to the body. During its meeting, the committee reviewed the outcome of the parliamentary elections and decided to hold a regular ideological‑political and electoral congress in November. It also agreed to convene a statutory congress earlier. […]

08.06.2026 05:27
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Police Make 12 Arrests in Overnight Crime Sweep

Police Make 12 Arrests in Overnight Crime Sweep

Police made 12 arrests last night during preventive operations targeting various offenses, including drug possession, fighting and carrying knives. According to a police statement, traffic checks resulted in 361 citations for multiple violations, 149 of which were for speeding. Officers conducted 147 alcohol tests, with 14 returning positive results. Nine preliminary drug tests were carried […]

08.06.2026 05:26
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Cyprus Police Coordinate With Foreign Agencies as Court Extends Terror‑Related Detentions

Cyprus Police Coordinate With Foreign Agencies as Court Extends Terror‑Related Detentions

Cyprus Police said they remain in constant contact with the relevant authorities of other countries as part of international cooperation and information‑sharing on security matters, following an ongoing investigation in Greece. The statement said that, as in all similar cases, any information received by the competent services is assessed with appropriate seriousness and in line […]

08.06.2026 05:24
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UN Envoy Returns to Cyprus for New Round of Contacts

UN Envoy Returns to Cyprus for New Round of Contacts

The personal envoy of the United Nations secretary‑general, María Ángela Holguín, meets with the president at the Presidential Palace at 9 a.m. Holguín is returning to Cyprus for a new round of contacts aimed at preparing an informal expanded conference on the Cyprus issue. In the afternoon, she will meet with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan […]

08.06.2026 05:21
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Cyprus Weather – Monday 8 June

Cyprus Weather – Monday 8 June

On Monday, increasing cloud cover is expected to bring isolated showers or a thunderstorm over the mountains or parts of the interior during the afternoon. Hail is possible in any storm. Winds will shift to the southwest and west at moderate strength, around 4 Beaufort, and seas will be slightly choppy. Temperatures will rise to […]

08.06.2026 05:18
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Cyprus: an island encircled by breakwaters
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Cyprus: an island encircled by breakwaters

If you have been to Governor’s beach over the past year, you may have wondered about the large tetrahedron-shaped blocks that have been piled up further up on the coast, without any obvious purpose. Though typically visible inside of the water and not piled on shore, this is one form of breakwaters commonly used in […]

08.06.2026 04:24
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Antonelli stays cool to win chaotic Monaco Grand Prix
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Antonelli stays cool to win chaotic Monaco Grand Prix

Formula One championship leader Kimi Antonelli stayed ice-cool to win a chaotic Monaco Grand Prix and extend his run of victories this season to five on Sunday. The 19-year-old Italian built a commanding lead after starting from pole in his Mercedes but that evaporated after a late red flag to inspect a crumbling surface at […]

07.06.2026 19:09
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Edek refuses to accept leader’s resignation
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Edek refuses to accept leader’s resignation

Edek on Sunday refused to accept party leader Nikos Anastasiou’s resignation after he had attempted to leave the post in light of the party losing all its seats at last month’s parliamentary election. As such, he remains party leader for now. He had taken over the party’s leadership in June last year following the surprise […]

07.06.2026 17:52
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An abundance of flowers greets the summer
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An abundance of flowers greets the summer

When we came to live in Cyprus 26 years ago now, water was rationed to two days a week on our road. However, the house we later bought had a well in the garden, so we were pleased about that, and I was able to start a garden after all with flowers and not just […]

07.06.2026 17:43
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