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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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Govt to report ‘interference’ with ministerial aircraft by Turkish Cypriots

The government plans to report what it described as “interference” with communications between air traffic control and aircraft carrying ministers from Greece, France, and the Netherlands on the part of the Turkish Cypriot authorities as the three aircraft approached Cyprus, presidential press office director Victor Papadopoulos said on Monday. “The Republic of Cyprus will report […]

08.06.2026 11:20

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Japan aim for breakthrough after high-profile wins

Japan travel to their eighth successive World Cup finals on the back of several high-profile victories and with coach Hajime Moriyasu bullish about their chances of reaching the tournament’s latter stages. The four-times Asian champions secured friendly wins over Brazil and England during the last eight months but in four appearances in the World Cup […]

08.06.2026 11:18

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BoC, Federation of Nicosia Primary Schools’ Parents’ Associations enter strategic tie

With the aim of strengthening ties with the school and parent community and developing initiatives with meaningful social impact, Bank of Cyprus (BoC) and the Federation of Nicosia Primary Schools’ Parents’ Associations announce the establishment of a strategic partnership. The collaboration lays the foundations for a stable and structured partnership focused on supporting education, empowering […]

08.06.2026 11:06

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Pancyprian exams ‘the beginning for children’, minister says

Education Minister Athena Michaelidou on Monday stressed that the Pancyprian examinations are not “the end” for children taking them, but a new beginning, as she visited a high school in Nicosia to mark the beginning of exam season. “We’re simply conveying the message that this isn’t the end — it’s the beginning for the children,” […]

08.06.2026 11:01

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Lidl Cyprus renews green commitment: responsibility grows, actions multiply

With a consistency that characterises its sustainability strategy, Lidl Cyprus continues to implement actions with a substantial impact, renewing its commitment to the environment and society. This year, the company’s successful campaign, with its timeless message “The greater you are, the greater your responsibility” returns to highlight the steady progress and new, enhanced results of […]

08.06.2026 10:50

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PM Starmer set to ban ‘harmful’ social media for under-16s

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a ban on “harmful” online platforms for children under 16 while maintaining access to some safer forms of social media, the Times newspaper reported on Monday. Starmer, who is due to make a speech later on Monday, is said to have decided to proceed with restrictions after […]

08.06.2026 10:36

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Holguin ‘preparing’ for enlarged Cyprus meeting

United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin on Monday said that the groundwork is being laid for an enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem to be held, involving the island’s two sides, its three guarantor powers, Greece, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, and the UN. “We are preparing for a five-plus-one meeting with the secretary-general [Antonio […]

08.06.2026 10:32

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Nine injured in shooting near England’s World Cup base camp

Nine people sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting near England’s World Cup base camp in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, days before the tournament is due to kick off. Kansas City police said there were no suspects in custody and that at least three of the shooting victims were transported to local hospitals. The incident […]

08.06.2026 10:30

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