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Trump will attend the NATO summit in Turkey in July

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the NATO meeting of heads of state that is taking place in Turkey in early July, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday, providing a confirmation that will likely lead to a sigh of relief across the capitals of the alliance. While American presidents almost always attend […]

04.06.2026 15:11

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Fire burns six acres near Pentakomo

Firefighters are battling a blaze in the Pentakomo area of Limassol, where around six acres of dry grass, wild vegetation, trees and refuse have been burned police said on Thursday. The fire service said five fire engines from Vasiliko and Limassol stations are at the scene. Crews have also protected a nearby house from the […]

04.06.2026 15:00

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Cyprus and EIB discuss future investment priorities

Cyprus’ future investment priorities and the European Investment Bank’s (EIB) financing portfolio were discussed in Nicosia on Thursday during a meeting between Finance Minister Makis Keravnos and EIB vice-president Marek Mora. According to a statement by the Finance Ministry, Keravnos met Mora during the EIB vice-president’s first official visit to Cyprus. The visit comes in […]

04.06.2026 14:59

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Koumis cautiously optimistic on tourism recovery

Cyprus’ tourism sector is moving towards recovery after a slowdown in March and April, Deputy Minister of Tourism Costas Koumis said on Thursday, expressing cautious optimism for the second half of 2026. In a written statement issued after the release of March tourism revenue figures by the Statistical Service (Cystat), Koumis said the weaker performance […]

04.06.2026 14:57

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easyCourier aims to reshape delivery services in Cyprus and Europe

easyCourier is significantly expanding its presence in Cyprus, marking a new growth trajectory for delivery and distribution services in the country. With a strong emphasis on technology, flexibility and customer experience, the company is investing in smarter, faster and more user-friendly courier services across Cyprus. This development marks a significant step for the logistics sector […]

04.06.2026 14:54

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Vafeades heralds opening of Argyroupoleos avenue to ease traffic congestion

Argyroupoleos avenue was opened to traffic on Thursday, creating a new road link between Tseriou avenue and the GSP roundabout, with direct access to the Nicosia to Limassol motorway. Officials said the project is expected to improve road safety and help ease congestion on some of the capital’s busiest routes. Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades joined […]

04.06.2026 14:53

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Kazakhstan-Cyprus business forum backed by Freedom Holding Corp. opens new avenues

The Kazakhstan-Cyprus Business Forum was held in Astana as part of the first official visit of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, to Kazakhstan. The event brought together the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov, President Christodoulides, and more than 70 representatives from the business communities of both countries to discuss priority […]

04.06.2026 14:43

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Interview with Magzhan Madiyev, CEO of Astana Hub

The appetite is real and it is growing. In Limassol, people were asking specific questions: about registration timelines, about tax structures, about what it actually takes to operate from Kazakhstan. That is a different quality of interest than we saw even two years ago. Central Asia is no longer a blank space on the map […]

04.06.2026 14:29

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Armenia’s election to test Pashinyan’s peace drive after war defeat

When Anna Yegoyan first moved from the Armenian capital to the northern mountain town of Ijevan, she had to reach it along bumpy, potholed roads. Years later, she points to newly paved streets and highways as proof of change under Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who grew up there, and says she will back him in […]

04.06.2026 14:06

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NATO chief warns young Russians they would die in Ukraine war

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday warned young Russians that they would probably die if they sign up to join Russia’s war in Ukraine. “You are being sold a raw deal,” Rutte said during a press conference in Kyiv, in remarks he directly addressed to “young Russians and their families”. “Men like you who […]

04.06.2026 14:03

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Exinity and Andrey & Julia Dashin’s Foundation support the inspiring PASYKAF Charity Run

Endurance athlete Pavlos Papadopoulos successfully completed an extraordinary 164-kilometre charity run in support of the Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (PASYKAF), with the proud support of Exinity and Andrey & Julia Dashin’s Foundation as the initiative’s main sponsors. The challenge began on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Limassol Marina and concluded the next […]

04.06.2026 13:57

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Turkey denies cancelling Fidan trip to Kazakhstan over Christodoulides visit

The Turkish government on Thursday denied reports that the country’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan had cancelled a planned trip to Kazakhstan after Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides embarked on a three-day visit to the central Asian country this week. Reports had surfaced on Wednesday, stating that Fidan was “planning a visit” to Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, but […]

04.06.2026 13:49

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Music of Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan come alive this weekend

Music lovers are in for a nostalgic evening this weekend as the sounds of two of folk rock’s most celebrated acts come to life under the stars. For the first time in Cyprus, the Simon & Garfunkel and Bob Dylan Live Tribute Concert will arrive at Pissouri Amphitheatre as part of the Times Are A […]

04.06.2026 13:38

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Inflation dips in May but fuel costs stay high

Cyprus’ inflation rate eased slightly to 2.6 per cent in May 2026, according to figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), although petroleum products continued to record the sharpest annual increase. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.06 points in May, reaching 102.74 units, compared with 102.80 units in April. Despite the marginal […]

04.06.2026 13:06

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National Guard marks 62 years since foundation

The National Guard marked the 62nd anniversary of its establishment on Thursday, reaffirming its ostensible mission to protect the independence, territorial integrity and security of the Republic of Cyprus. In a statement issued to mark the anniversary, it recalled that the National Guard was established on June 4, 1964, after the cabinet approved its formation […]

04.06.2026 13:00

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Ancelotti gambles on fading Neymar as Brazil chase elusive sixth crown

Brazil head to the World Cup under the great Carlo Ancelotti with hope in their hearts and doubts at their heels, as the Italian seeks to end their 24-year wait for a sixth global title with a squad short on glitter and long on questions. Ancelotti’s late call-up of 34-year-old Neymar raised eyebrows across the […]

04.06.2026 12:44

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Cyprus’ unemployment up 7.6 per cent in May

Cyprus recorded a 7.6 per cent annual rise in registered unemployment in May, although the number of people officially listed as unemployed fell compared with the previous month, according to the Statistical Service (Cystat). The number of unemployed persons registered at district labour offices reached 7,936 on the last day of May 2026, down from […]

04.06.2026 12:43

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Scotland aim to end first-round hoodoo

Scotland and their raucous Tartan Army of fans head to their first World Cup since 1998 determined to reach the knockout phase of a major tournament for the first time after glorious but heartbreaking near-misses in the past. Scotland have appeared at eight World Cups, qualifying for five in a row between 1974 and 1990 […]

04.06.2026 12:43

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Heavy burden of expectation could hamper Morocco

Morocco’s heroics at the last World Cup mean they carry a heavy burden of expectation into this month’s tournament in Canada, Mexico and the U.S., which threatens to hamper their chances. The North African nation, who will co-host the 2030 World Cup with Portugal and Spain, thrilled their supporters and upset the established order with […]

04.06.2026 12:39

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When desire becomes distortion: a young couple’s struggle with lust

Many people see lust as normal attraction, stress relief, fantasy or simply human nature. The attraction itself is not evil. Human beings were created for love, intimacy and connection. The problem begins when desire becomes separated from love, truth and self-control. Love seeks sacrifice, honesty, tenderness and the good of the other person. Lust, however, […]

04.06.2026 12:30

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Hungarian prosecutors drop charges against Budapest mayor for organising Pride march

Hungarian prosecutors have dropped charges against Budapest’s liberal Mayor Gergely Karacsony over his role in organising an LGBTQ+ rights rally in 2025, prosecutors said on Thursday. Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Budapest in June 2025 despite a police ban, turning the Pride march into a mass anti-government demonstration in one of the biggest […]

04.06.2026 12:27

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New PayPal phone scam targets Cyprus residents

The police have issued a warning over a new telephone scam that appears to be targeting the public through automated calls falsely claiming to be from PayPal, as reports of fraud attempts continue.  Authorities say they have received a growing number of complaints from members of the public who were contacted by callers using recorded […]

04.06.2026 12:18

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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 11:58

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Middle East war drags global air travel demand lower in April

Global air passenger demand fell in April 2026, as the war in the Middle East caused a sharp drop in traffic among the region’s airlines and weighed heavily on the wider market, according to figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). According to IATA, total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), fell […]

04.06.2026 11:56

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