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Seven arrested during overnight police operation

Police arrested seven people on Thursday night during coordinated patrols carried out across key urban areas as part of ongoing efforts to prevent serious crime and strengthen public safety. According to a police statement, the arrests were made in connection with a range of offences, including arson, failure to appear in court and possession of […]

05.06.2026 08:41

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Cyprus strengthens shipping ties at Posidonia reception

The Deputy Ministry of Shipping hosted a reception during the international shipping exhibition Posidonia 2026, bringing together representatives of the global shipping community, institutional bodies, partners and industry professionals. The event, held in the context of one of the world’s leading maritime exhibitions, offered an evening of networking and dialogue, while also reaffirming Cyprus’ continued […]

05.06.2026 08:30

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EU cohesion ministers gather in Nicosia under Cyprus presidency

An informal meeting of European Union ministers responsible for Cohesion Policy is taking place in Nicosia on Friday as part of Cyprus’ 2026 Presidency of the Council of the EU. The meeting, is chaired by Finance Minister Makis Keravnos. The European Commission is represented by Executive Vice-President and Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms Raffaele Fitto. […]

05.06.2026 08:21

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Zelenskiy, in open letter, invites Putin to talks to end the war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy published an open letter to President Vladimir Putin on Thursday in which he proposed the two leaders meet to agree an end to more than four years of war, warning that Kyiv stood ready to fight on otherwise. In his letter, which the president’s office said had been sent to other […]

05.06.2026 08:09

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Mostly sunny Friday ahead of mixed weekend weather

A weak high-pressure system is affecting the region, bringing mainly fine and stable weather conditions across Cyprus on Friday. The day will be mostly clear, with light to moderate winds initially variable in direction before becoming mainly southwesterly to northwesterly at 3 to 4 Beaufort. During the afternoon, winds may strengthen locally along windward coastal […]

05.06.2026 08:07

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Cyprus Business Now: easyCourier, inflation, unemployment, Freedom Holding

Cyprus is steadily strengthening its position on the European technology map, with the country’s highly educated ICT workforce offering a strong foundation for its digital ambitions, CITEA director Matina Zisiadou said. Writing on behalf of the Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA), Zisiadou said that “the numbers speak for themselves”, referring to the latest Eurostat […]

05.06.2026 07:30

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US remains top EU export market despite steep decline

The European Union imported €627.8 billion worth of goods from non-EU countries and exported €640.5 billion in the first quarter of 2026, according to Eurostat, with exports showing signs of weakening despite a rise in quarterly imports. Compared with the previous quarter, EU imports increased by 1.7 per cent, while exports slipped by 0.1 per […]

05.06.2026 06:30

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Cyprus Weather – Friday 5 June

On Friday, the weather will stay mostly clear with periods of increased cloud cover. Winds will again blow from the southwest to northwest, starting light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort and strengthening later to 4 to 5 Beaufort. Seas will remain calm to slightly rough. Temperatures will rise to 32 degrees inland, 29 […]

05.06.2026 06:01

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EU industry energy use falls as renewables gain ground

The European Union’s industry sector consumed 8,835 petajoules (PJ) of energy in 2024, marking an 8.1 per cent decline compared with 2014, according to newly released data from Eurostat. The figures also showed that final energy consumption in industry has been steadily decreasing since 1990, reflecting a long-term trend towards lower energy use across the […]

05.06.2026 06:00

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Kombos to visit three more central Asian states

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos will visit Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan this week, after having accompanied President Nikos Christotoulides on his three-day trip to Kazakhstan. “The objective of my tour in central Asia is to strengthen bilateral relations and expand Cyprus’ cooperation with a region of growing geostrategic importance,” he said. All four states, alongside Turkmenistan, […]

05.06.2026 04:24

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Our View: House victory ends doubts over Demetriou’s leadership

The speculation is over. Disy chief Annita Demetriou was re-elected president of the House of Representatives on Thursday, comfortably defeating Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou. She secured 29 votes compared to her rival’s 19 in the second round of voting, while the eight deputies of Elam abstained, having ruled out voting for Demetriou and any Akel […]

05.06.2026 04:20

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Putin says Trump ideas could bring peace in Ukraine, calls on Kyiv to compromise

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposals for peace in Ukraine could end the fighting, but said Kyiv needed to compromise — and that he saw no signs of that, so was ready to fight on to victory. Speaking to foreign media editors on the sidelines of Russia’s annual economic […]

04.06.2026 22:57

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Libyans block off UN refugee office in protest against migrants

Hundreds of Libyan demonstrators blocked off the office of the U.N. refugee agency in the capital Tripoli on Thursday during a protest against migrants who have travelled to the country in search of work or passage to Europe. The demonstrators gathered in front of UNHCR’s main office in Tripoli’s Sarraj neighbourhood, chanting slogans such as […]

04.06.2026 22:47

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European Commission to ‘soon’ present report on Cyprus’ Schengen entry bid

The European Commission will soon present its evaluation report on Cyprus’ bid to join the Schengen area, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner said on Thursday. Brunner made the comments following the Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting held in Luxembourg However, the EU official stressed that “the decision of when and […]

04.06.2026 22:12

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Conservation planning begins for St George of the Greeks in Famagusta

Conservation design works for the historic church of St George of the Greeks in Famagusta are now underway, according to an announcement by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Representatives from UNDP, the project’s design team, the bicommunal technical committee on cultural heritage and its advisory board recently held a joint site meeting to assess […]

04.06.2026 21:11

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Lawyer flags unanswered ‘Sandy’ questions

A great deal of loose ends hang over the ‘Sandy’ affair, a prominent lawyer said on Thursday in the immediate aftermath of the police finding that the allegations published by journalist Makarios Drousiotis lacked supporting evidence. Earlier this week the police held a news conference where they thoroughly debunked the allegations concerning the woman at […]

04.06.2026 21:01

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Chwalinska topples Shnaider to book French Open final with Andreeva

Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her fairytale run with a 7‑6(4) 6‑4 win over Diana Shnaider on Thursday, reaching her maiden Grand Slam final at the French Open and booking a title showdown with Russian Mirra Andreeva. After 19-year-old Andreeva sealed a 6-1 6-3 semi-final win over Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk, it was Chwalinska’s turn to […]

04.06.2026 20:49

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More locations for 2026 Make Music Cyprus Festival

The 2026 edition of Make Music Cyprus Festival is almost here and it is bigger than ever! The live music events extend across three days this year and four locations – three of which are new to the festival. Set your reminders for June 19, 20 and 21 and head down to Ayios Dometios, Aglandjia […]

04.06.2026 19:50

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Nurse’s appeal against sacking rejected

The appeals court has upheld a prior judgement, finding warranted the sacking of a nurse for her failure to sterilise surgical instruments. The case dates back to 2014, when the nurse admitted to not having sterilised the instruments, which she attributed to a lapse. At the time she was employed at a Nicosia hospital. Her […]

04.06.2026 19:39

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Government tightens penalties as animal culling continues

Animal culling aimed at containing the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease is continuing as planned, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Thursday, while the cabinet has approved significantly tougher penalties for violations of animal health legislation. Speaking after a cabinet meeting, Panayiotou said the culling programme was progressing normally following measures announced earlier this week, citing […]

04.06.2026 19:10

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Unions challenge pension reform

Trade unions on Thursday gave the thumbs-down to the pension reform bills being submitted by July, citing many loose ends, while the government was determined to press ahead regardless. Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas held talks with the SEK and PEO syndicates who are part of the Labour Advisory Board – the top advisory body on […]

04.06.2026 18:28

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Sixty more optional all-day schools added to next primary school year

All-day schools will be covering more students as of September, with the addition of 60 more schools entering the programme, Education Minister Athena Michaelides said on Thursday. The decision, taken at Thursday’s cabinet meeting, brings the number of schools in the programme to 378 in all districts, as part of the government’s commitment to gradually […]

04.06.2026 18:03

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Teen Andreeva dismisses Kostyuk to reach French Open final

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva powered into her maiden Grand Slam final with a ruthless 6-1 6-3 victory over Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk in a politically charged French Open semi-final on Thursday. The eighth seed seized control from the outset and never loosened her grip on the contest, overwhelming Kostyuk with her depth and aggression on Court […]

04.06.2026 17:52

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Zverev meets Mensik with eye on next step as Paris field blown open

Alexander Zverev will carry mounting expectations into Friday’s French Open semi-final against dangerous Czech Jakub Mensik, as the second seed aims to close in on an elusive Grand Slam title after shock exits opened up the draw for him. What began with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz’s injury withdrawal has turned into a tournament of surprises […]

04.06.2026 17:34

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