Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Iran’s World Cup team arrive in Tijuana with US tensions high

Iran’s national soccer team arrived in Tijuana early on Sunday ahead of three World Cup matches in the United States, amid tensions that have turned the world’s biggest sporting event into a soft-power contest between the warring countries. The squad touched down shortly after 5 am (1200 GMT) in the Mexican city, across the border […]

08.06.2026 10:25

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Supply chain resilience is vital, says executive

Procurement professionals must prioritise trusted relationships and supply chain resilience, rather than focusing solely on cost reduction, Maria Theodosiou, Managing Director of GenPro, said at a GenPro event held during Posidonia. Speaking at the event, themed ‘End-to-End Connections’, Theodosiou said the topic captured the essence of modern procurement and supply chain management, describing the sector […]

08.06.2026 10:07

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

New location and theme for season’s last Fork Food Market

The summer season may be just beginning but for Nicosia’s popular Fork Food Markets, it is coming to an end. For its final event of the summer, it teams up with Telethon to support its mission to help patients and families affected by neurological and other degenerative disorders through care and research programmes. On June […]

08.06.2026 10:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Bean Bar: summer drinks with attitude!

Bean Bar is welcoming the summer season with even more joyful vibes, refreshing surprises and vibrant colours! Staying true to its commitment to brightening everyday moments with enthusiasm and good vibes, the popular coffee chain is once again launching four limited-edition beverages set to become this season’s ultimate summer obsession. Three fresh fruit juices and […]

08.06.2026 09:56

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

North denies ‘harassing’ Dendias’ aircraft

Reports that Turkish Cypriot air traffic controllers “harassed” the aircraft on which Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias was flying to Cyprus overnight are “misrepresentations” of the truth, Turkish Cypriot air traffic controllers’ trade union leader Kursad Hudaverdioglu said on Monday. It had been reported that the control tower at Ercan (Tymbou) airport had “interfered” with […]

08.06.2026 09:40

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Sir Stelios marks Pedoulas return with pledge to support local needs

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou returned to Pedoulas on June 6, marking his first visit in 16 years to the mountain village where his father, Loucas Haji-Ioannou, was born. The visit was described as a deeply personal return to his family roots, bringing him back to a community closely linked to his childhood memories, family heritage and […]

08.06.2026 09:33

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Are social media platforms liable for dangers of doomscrolling?

The continuous exposure to negative or distressing news online, widely known as doomscrolling, has become a well-recognised phenomenon with significant psychological and social implications. Anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and social isolation are increasingly associated with the systematic consumption of such content. Beyond its psychological dimension, the phenomenon raises substantial legal questions, particularly as to whether digital […]

08.06.2026 09:27

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Ukraine set to dominate as EU defence ministers convene in Nicosia

The ongoing war in Ukraine is set to dominate proceedings on Monday, with the European Union’s 27 defence ministers having descended on Nicosia for an informal meeting of the European foreign affairs council (Fac) in its defence configuration. Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, said upon her arrival in Cyprus’ capital that the three […]

08.06.2026 09:23

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Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement unifies shore and marine HR under new leadership

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has appointed Elena Pantazidou as Chief People Officer, effective June 1, 2026, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. As a member of BSM’s Management Board, Pantazidou joined the company in 2010 and has held a number of leadership roles across the organisation. In her new position, she will continue to oversee […]

08.06.2026 08:58

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Pickup truck collides with stationary car on motorway hard shoulder

A pickup truck collided with a car which was stationary on the hard shoulder of the motorway connecting Larnaca and the island’s east on Monday morning. According to the police, the collision occurred at around 5am on the motorway’s westbound carriageway near the Larnaca suburb of Livadia. There were no people in the stationary car […]

08.06.2026 08:48

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Fire breaks out in car near Paphos

A fire broke out in a car in the Paphos district village of Tremithousa during the early hours of Monday morning. According to the police, the fire broke out at around 4.30am, with officers arriving on the scene shortly afterwards to begin their investigations into the matter. The police have not yet disclosed the extent […]

08.06.2026 08:40

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Zelenskiy’s letter to Putin was intended for other ears

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s open letter offering face-to-face peace talks to end the war in Ukraine was addressed to Russian President Vladimir Putin but meant to echo through the corridors of this week’s St Petersburg investment forum, and beyond. Zelenskiy published the letter on Thursday evening as Putin briefed foreign news editors at Russia’s premier business event. The […]

08.06.2026 08:37

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Netanyahu does what he always does: makes minor concessions

“The war is over,” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Congress last Tuesday, but it isn’t. In the Persian Gulf there is a sort-of ceasefire between the United States and Iran that is reluctantly observed by Israel too, but there are air strikes between American and Iranian forces around the Gulf on most days. […]

08.06.2026 08:26

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Today’s weather: Largely clear, clouds possible later

Monday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, though clouds may gather later in the day, with rain and even the odd storm possible in the mountains. Temperatures are expected to rise to 35 degrees Celsius inland, 28 degrees Celsius on the west coast, 30 degrees Celsius on the rest […]

08.06.2026 08:25

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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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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

‘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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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

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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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

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

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

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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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

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

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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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

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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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

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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