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Konia murder suspect denies premeditated killing as case heads to trial

A 58-year-old man on Friday pleaded not guilty before the Paphos criminal court to a charge of premeditated murder over the death of 26-year-old Alexandros Antoniou. Responding to the charges read by state lawyer Andreas Hadjikyrou the accused denied the allegation that he planned the killing of Antoniou but admitted to carrying a knife outside […]

05.06.2026 12:50

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Larnaca tourism board wins five honours at tourism awards

The Larnaca tourism board (Etap) won five awards at the Cyprus Tourism Awards, held this week, in recognition of its strategy for sustainable, innovative and quality tourism development in the district. According to an announcement, Etap Larnaca received one platinum and four gold awards, covering initiatives linked to rural tourism, accessibility, culture, digital innovation and religious heritage.  The top platinum award was […]

05.06.2026 12:49

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Parents get final word on Italy’s sex ed lessons

Sex education in Italian schools will require parental consent under a reform promoted by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing government, which also excludes it from nurseries and primary schools. The bill, sponsored by Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara, won final approval in the Senate on Thursday, drawing criticism from opposition parties that it could restrict teenagers’ […]

05.06.2026 12:47

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Low-flying helicopters to clean power lines across Cyprus this month

The electricity authority (EAC) has advised residents across the island not to be alarmed by low-flying helicopters that will be operating over communities across Cyprus this month as it is part of a maintenance programme.  Low-flying helicopters had spotted in the Nicosia district village of Mathiatis earlier this morning, prompting local residents to question their […]

05.06.2026 12:44

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Pentakomo tourism project moves closer to approval

A major tourism development in Pentakomo is moving through the licensing process, with The Rocks project expected to bring a luxury hotel, villas, apartments and a beach club to one of eastern Limassol’s most prominent coastal locations. The project, planned within the administrative boundaries of Pentakomo, concerns the seaside area known as Argaki tou Mavrou […]

05.06.2026 12:39

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Trump’s lawyers sought to halt discovery in $10 billion BBC lawsuit

President Donald Trump’s lawyers asked a federal judge in May for a stay of the discovery process in his $10-billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, pending the outcome of a request to shift such matters to a different judge. Trump has accused the publicly funded broadcaster of defaming him by splicing together parts of a […]

05.06.2026 11:58

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Ierokipia mayor discusses tourism upgrade with hoteliers’ association

Ierokipia mayor Nikos Palios met Cyprus hoteliers’ association (Pasyxe) chairman Christos Angelides and other association members to discuss ways of improving the local tourism product. The meeting focused on cooperation between the two sides and an update on the implementation of the municipality’s development plan in the Yeroskipou tourist area. Both sides agreed to strengthen […]

05.06.2026 11:58

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Police cadet arrested in anabolic substances investigation

A police cadet was arrested on Thursday as part of an investigation into illegal possession of anabolic substances. The cadet, who is 30 years old, will be placed on administrative leave, as directed by police chief Themistos Arnaoutis. He was arrested at his residence in Nicosia after a court-approved search found 69 vials of a […]

05.06.2026 11:45

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Six plead not guilty in Demosthenous murder case

Six defendants on Friday pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against them in connection with the murder of businessman Stavros Demosthenous, who was killed in Limassol in October last year. The six appeared before the Limassol criminal court, where they were formally charged with 15 offences. The case was adjourned and will resume in […]

05.06.2026 11:32

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Shipping confronts its defining decade at Posidonia

The world’s maritime leaders gathered at Posidonia 2026 in Athens this week, as shipping faces what many in the industry see as a defining decade for both seafarer safety and decarbonisation. On the third day of the international shipping exhibition, the discussion inside the Athens Metropolitan Expo moved beyond geopolitics, cargo volumes, insurance premiums and […]

05.06.2026 11:30

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Web domain provider: Domain, hosting and professional email for your business

We all have a project stored in the back of our minds, waiting for the perfect moment to finally enter the market. If you’re thinking about starting a business in Cyprus or expanding your current company, you already know that competition today is fierce both locally and internationally. Owning your own space on the internet […]

05.06.2026 11:28

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Two men lose almost €75k in alleged cryptocurrency scam

Two men have reported losing a combined total of almost €75,000 in separate online cryptocurrency fraud incidents, the police said on Friday.. One person, a 72-year-old Nicosia man, reported that he lost €48,500 after expressing interest in a cryptocurrency advertisement online. A person who claimed to be from the company which was advertised then contacted […]

05.06.2026 11:24

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Disy confirms email claiming assassination plot against Annita

Disy on Friday confirmed that it had received an email claiming that an assassination attempt was being planned against party leader and newly re-elected House President Annita Demetriou. The confirmation came from party spokesman Onoufrios Koulla, following a social media post by online personality Ioanna Photiou, who is better known by her alias “Annie Alexui”, […]

05.06.2026 11:17

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Mukhtar welcomes Kato Pyrgos fishing shelter upgrades

Kato Pyrgos mukhtar Nikos Kleanthous on Friday welcomed the announcement of planned renovations to the village’s fishing shelter, calling it a significant government investment and a crucial step for local development. He said the project, budgeted at a little over €6 million plus value added tax, will upgrade local infrastructure, strengthen the fishing sector and […]

05.06.2026 11:10

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

9 years of fashion, creativity and giving back for the Charity Fashion Show “Eight with a Cause”

Perwoll, a long-standing supporter of fashion and creativity, proudly presents this year’s charity fashion show “Eight with a Cause”, participating as the Institutional Sponsor of an event that, for nine consecutive years, has successfully combined fashion with social contribution. The event will take place on 10 June 2026 at 20:00, at the Open Amphitheatre of […]

05.06.2026 11:04

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Kombos speaks of ‘distinct honour’ to be in Tajikistan

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Friday said that it is a “distinct honour” to be in Tajikistan, as he arrived in the central Asian country’s capital, Dushanbe, marking the first visit made to Tajikistan by a sitting Cypriot foreign minister. He said that he had held as “productive meeting” with his Tajik counterpart Sirojiddin Muhriddin, […]

05.06.2026 11:02

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US criticises ‘two-tiered policing’ over UK murder case

The US State Department has waded into a British political storm that has erupted over the murder of a student in England, condemning what it called “ideological conditioning and two-tiered policing” as a symptom of civilizational decline. Last year, Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old white man, was handcuffed by police as he lay dying from stab […]

05.06.2026 10:58

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Thousands protest Jared Kushner’s $1.6 billion resort project on Albania’s protected coast

Thousands of Albanians took to the streets of Tirana late on Thursday in the largest protest this week against a planned luxury resort on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast by a company linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law. The €1.4 billion ($1.6 billion) project is being led by Jared Kushner’s investment […]

05.06.2026 10:53

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

The ultimate guide to residential proxies: Why authenticity matters for data gathering

Today, the use of data is a big part of many business plans and market research. It is also used in smart tools at work. But getting a large amount of data is not easy now. This is because of strong blocks against bots, limits on how many times you can ask for data, and […]

05.06.2026 10:38

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Hormuz no longer just about oil as shipping risks deepen

Global shipping is entering a period of deeper and more sustained geopolitical instability, as crises from the Strait of Hormuz to the Black Sea and Libya increasingly form part of a wider threat environment affecting merchant vessels, energy flows and critical infrastructure. As mentioned at newmoney, the risks now facing shipping are no longer limited […]

05.06.2026 10:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Love, laughter and opera return to Paphos

One of Cyprus’ most celebrated cultural events is preparing to return this September, bringing romance, comedy and world-class music to one of the island’s most iconic settings. The Pafos Aphrodite Festival will stage Gaetano Donizetti’s beloved opera L’Elisir d’Amore (The Elixir of Love) as the centrepiece of its 24th edition, taking place on September 4 […]

05.06.2026 10:00

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Cyprus urged to strengthen climate governance on World Environment Day

Cyprus must strengthen its environmental and climate governance as the island faces mounting pressures from climate change, the Office of the Commissioner for Environment and Animal Welfare said on World Environment Day. In a statement marking the occasion, the commissioner noted that World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5, was established by the United […]

05.06.2026 09:46

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Survey: Half of Greeks plan to cut summer‑holiday spending as costs rise

About half of Greeks say they will reduce spending on summer holidays this year as rising prices continue to strain household budgets, the financial newspaper Naftemporiki reports, citing a survey by the Hellenic Institute of Retail Consumer Goods Research (IELKA). The survey found that inflation and weaker purchasing power are pushing many households toward shorter […]

05.06.2026 09:15

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A summer full of protection and carefree fun for the entire family with the Cien Sun sunscreen range

Lidl Cyprus welcomes summer and makes sure to make it even more carefree for each and every family by offering the entire Cien Sun sunscreen range. With high-quality products that ensure top-notch protection from solar radiation, Cien Sun is the ideal ally for every single summer moment, offering the safety that both young and old […]

05.06.2026 09:10

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