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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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Konate opens up on depression after deaths of Jota and father

France defender Ibrahima Konate said he battled depression following the deaths of Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota and his father while continuing to fulfil his football duties. Portugal forward Jota and his brother Andre Silva died in a car crash last July, while Konate’s father, Hamady, passed away in January after a long illness. “There are […]

04.06.2026 17:24

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Clerides challenges police findings as court reserves decision on search warrant

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its decision on an application by lawyer Nikos Clerides seeking to annul a search warrant executed at his home, office and vehicle as part of the ‘Sandy’ investigation, while Clerides raised a questions about the police findings that concluded allegations levied in the case were fabricated. The application to […]

04.06.2026 17:23

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Christodoulides congratulates Annita on re-election as House president

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday congratulated Disy leader Annita Demetriou on her re-election for a second term as House president, saying that he wishes her “every success in the exercise of the high duties she undertakes”. “The House of representatives is a key pillar of our democracy and the cooperation between the executive and legislative […]

04.06.2026 17:13

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Several injured in Boeing 787 nose-gear collapse in Frankfurt

Several staff members were injured when the nose gear of a Boeing 787 jetliner unexpectedly collapsed at a gate at Frankfurt airport on Thursday, its operator Lufthansa said. “Passengers had not yet boarded,” a company spokesperson said in an emailed statement, adding that crew members and ground staff were on board the aircraft at the […]

04.06.2026 17:12

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Fenerbahce chairman jailed for inciting illegal betting

A Turkish court sentenced Fenerbahce Chairman Sadettin Saran to 2-1/2 years in prison for inciting illegal betting, days before the Turkish club was set to hold a congress to elect his replacement. The ruling by an Istanbul court said Saran and his brother, Kenan Saran, were sentenced to two years and six months in jail […]

04.06.2026 17:09

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Merging functionality with play, IKEA PS collection returns with 10th edition

Thirty-one years after the global launch of the first IKEA PS collection and the introduction of the Democratic Design concept, the collection is making its return, offering a first glimpse of its forthcoming 10th edition. A rocking bench and a range of other innovative products are among the designs waiting to be discovered. “The PS […]

04.06.2026 16:53

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Hezbollah rejects ceasefire plan declared in Washington, Israel keeps up strikes

By Laila Bassam, Steven Scheer and Ahmed Elimam BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, June 4 (Reuters) – Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire plan agreed by the Lebanese and Israeli governments in U.S.-mediated talks, as Israel kept up strikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday and said it wouldn’t be withdrawing from the south. The United States announced on Wednesday that Lebanon […]

04.06.2026 16:53

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An evening where wine, heritage, and the soul of Cyprus came together at Minthis

There are places where wine becomes more than taste. It becomes memory, identity, conversation, and a living expression of the land itself.  On Sunday, 31st of May, Minthis resort welcomed guests to an unforgettable evening dedicated to the soul of Cyprus’ winemaking heritage. A celebration of land, memory, culture, and human connection set within the […]

04.06.2026 16:45

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Cyprus records over six times more cooling needs than EU average

Heating and cooling account for around 70 per cent of household energy consumption in Cyprus, with cooling degree days reaching 610 per cent of the European average, according to a report published on Thursday by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre. The report found that Cyprus records around 81 per cent fewer heating degree days […]

04.06.2026 16:44

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World Cup 2026: ‘All matches lead to Alphamega’

The world’s biggest football event is back and ready to captivate billions of fans across the globe. And since every great match needs the perfect teammates, Alphamega Hypermarkets are kicking off the World Cup with a packed schedule of offers, prizes and surprises designed to keep the fun score climbing. From June 4, 2026 to […]

04.06.2026 16:39

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Coral Cyprus announces winners of latest Shell V-Power fuels promo activity

Coral Cyprus (Shell licensee) announces the five winners of the major consumer promotional activity of Shell service stations and the latest-generation Shell V-Power fuels. Through the activity, five lucky consumers from Cyprus secured a unique trip to Barcelona, where they will have the in-person opportunity to watch one of the top races of the Formula […]

04.06.2026 16:25

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Annita Demetriou re-elected as House President

Disy leader Annita Demetriou was on Thursday elected as House president for a second time, receiving the votes of 29 of the 56 members of the new parliament as it opened for the first time after last month’s election. Under the new, simplified rules for the election of a House president, Demetriou would have required […]

04.06.2026 16:22

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Konia road set for temporary closure as works near completion

Authorities are coordinating final works on a road in Konia that has caused disruption to residents and motorists for the past five months, with plans advancing to reopen the route as a two-way road once outstanding interventions are completed. A meeting was held on Thursday at Paphos city hall involving representatives of the Paphos municipality, […]

04.06.2026 16:13

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BoCCF to mark European Archaeology Days 2026 with June 12-14 events

As part of European Archaeology Days 2026, the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (BoCCF) will hold a series of events and workshops for adults, families and children, to familiarise them with the cultural heritage, archaeology and history of our island, under the theme “Animals-Plants-Archaeology”. All events will take place at the Cultural Foundation in Faneromeni, […]

04.06.2026 16:05

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Fire brigade urges vigilance as wildfire season approaches

Fire brigade chief Nikos Longinos on Thursday urged the public to avoid activities that could cause fires, as Cyprus enters peak summer firefighting season. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, Longinos said preparations for the wildfire season had been underway for months, with efforts focused on addressing weaknesses identified in previous years and improving the […]

04.06.2026 15:39

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BirdLife to hold blood donation drive in memory of Martin Hellicar

BirdLife Cyprus is organising a blood donation event in memory of its late director, Martin Hellicar, they said on Thursday. The NGO described Hellicar as a person of excellence, empathy and unwavering commitment to nature and humanity. The event will take place at BirdLife Cyprus’ offices in Kato Deftera, Nicosia, on June 17 from 5pm […]

04.06.2026 15:34

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A five-minute walk through 1,000 years of Cyprus history

Byzantine, Ottoman and medieval histories unite in the centre of Larnaca, where within a five-minute walk it is possible to take in 1,000 years of history reflected in the landmarks of the Church of Ayios Lazarus, the Djami Kebir Mosque and the Larnaca Medieval Fort. Standing only metres apart, these monuments reflect successive periods of […]

04.06.2026 15:30

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Erhurman: Turkish Cypriots want to connect with the world

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Thursday said that the Turkish Cypriots “want to connect with the world, not be isolated from it”, as a rift between him and Turkish Cypriot ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu over the Cyprus problem continues. “This people wants to connect with the world, not be isolated from it. This people […]

04.06.2026 15:26

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UCY debuts English-taught YUFE Bachelor in Urban Sustainability Studies

The University of Cyprus is now accepting applications for the YUFE Bachelor in Urban Sustainability Studies, an innovative English-taught undergraduate programme starting in September 2026. Offered within the framework of the Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) alliance, the programme provides students a unique opportunity to study and learn across multiple European universities, […]

04.06.2026 15:20

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Ukraine’s Sybiha thanks Cyprus as opening of EU negotiations grows likelier

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Thursday thanked Cyprus for its efforts to advance the process of his country’s accession to the European Union, with it looking increasingly likely that the bloc could give the green light for accession negotiations to begin as early as this month. “Thank you to the Cyprus presidency for its […]

04.06.2026 15:12

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