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Cyprus’ tourism sector “must be protected like the apple of our eye”

Cyprus’ tourism sector is currently down by around 20 per cent due to ongoing instability in the Middle East, according to the head of the Cyprus hotel managers association (Pasydixe) Christos Angelides, who nevertheless expressed cautious optimism for a partial recovery through last-minute bookings in the coming months. “Unfortunately, losses for the year so far […]

02.06.2026 04:24

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Drivers in Russian-controlled Crimea grapple with gasoline shortages

Drivers in Russian-controlled Crimea were grappling with gasoline rationing on Monday after Ukrainian drone attacks constricted road supplies across south-eastern Ukraine, Reuters witnesses and officials said. More than four years since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russia is facing almost daily Ukrainian attacks on its oil infrastructure while Western sanctions have made crude exports more […]

02.06.2026 04:20

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Paralimni welcomes 1st Children’s Biennale

A day dedicated to the creativity and imagination of children arrives this June as Paralimni and the Children’s Rights Commissioner organise the first Children’s Biennale. On June 6, the Paralimni Town Hall will welcome visitors at 6pm to an exhibition of young creators. The opening ceremony, and the entire initiative, aims to give children a […]

01.06.2026 19:46

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Egypt Uncovers Artifacts Spanning Ancient Egyptian and Greco‑Roman Eras

Egypt has announced the discovery of a series of artifacts dating to the ancient Egyptian and Greco‑Roman periods in Beni Suef Governorate, south of Cairo. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said an archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities made the find at the Ihnasya al‑Medina site, shedding new light on the city’s […]

01.06.2026 18:45

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Lebanon crusader castle seized by Israel a symbol of bloody history

The medieval Beaufort Castle’s stone ramparts tower so far above south Lebanon that Israel could hail their capture as a strategic victory, even as it evoked the miseries of a previous occupation. When Israeli forces entered the 900-year-old castle on Saturday, they were returning to a fortress they held throughout their 1982-2000 presence in southern […]

01.06.2026 18:17

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Cyprus Drone and Surface‑Vessel Maker Says New Systems Resist Electronic Warfare

The head of Swarmly Aero, a Cyprus‑based producer of unmanned air and surface vehicles, says the company’s latest drones are designed to operate even in hostile electronic‑warfare environments, according to Fileleftheros. The paper, which toured the firm’s facilities, reported that Swarmly Aero has already donated two H‑10 Poseidon drones to the National Guard’s artillery units. […]

01.06.2026 18:01

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Former England captain and manager Keegan reveals stage four cancer

Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan, 75, has revealed he has stage four cancer. His family and former club Newcastle United announced in January that the 1978 and 1979 European footballer of the year had been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing treatment without providing details. Stage four means the disease has spread to […]

01.06.2026 17:43

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Cyprus Residents Oppose Plan for 32 New Antennas at UK’s Akrotiri Base

Residents in the Akrotiri area of Cyprus are opposing a British plan to install 32 new military communications antennas, citing fears over radiation, according to reports in the press. Reports suggest the UK has announced its intention to add the antennas at the sovereign base area, prompting strong objections from locals in the nearby community […]

01.06.2026 17:00

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Meteor Blast Heard Across Northeastern U.S., Experts Say

A loud double boom that shook buildings across parts of the northeastern United States on Saturday afternoon was caused by a meteor entering the atmosphere, according to the American Meteor Society. The object, estimated to be about one meter wide, broke apart around 2 p.m. near the New Hampshire–Massachusetts border, just north of Boston, the […]

01.06.2026 17:00

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UK releases second batch of files on Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador

The British government published on Monday a second batch of documents relating to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington, a saga which has led to questions over Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s judgment and leadership. Starmer sacked Mandelson last year, but the prime minister’s decision to hand Britain’s top diplomatic post to a […]

01.06.2026 16:29

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McLaren join Ferrari as only F1 teams to make 1,000 GP starts

Bruce McLaren, in a 1964 eulogy for late friend and fellow driver Timmy Mayer, said “life is measured in achievement, not in years alone” and more than 60 years later his team are still living by the maxim. Founded by the late New Zealander, with barely a handful of employees, McLaren celebrate their 1,000th Formula […]

01.06.2026 16:25

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Limassol woman loses €42,500 in phone scam

A 76-year-old woman has reported losing €42,500 after falling victim to a telephone scam, police said on Monday. According to the police, the woman said she received a phone call earlier in the day from an unknown man speaking English who claimed to be a payments services manager. Using false claims about the security of […]

01.06.2026 16:01

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Cobolli drops set but battles past unseeded Svajda to reach French Open last eight

Tenth-seed Flavio Cobolli dropped his first set of the tournament but beat unseeded American Zachary Svajda en route to a 6-2 6-3 6-7(3) 7-6(5) on Monday to book his spot in the French Open last eight. The 24-year-old Italian has reached the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the second time after last year’s run […]

01.06.2026 15:41

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At Least 55 Killed in Explosion at Myanmar Explosives Depot

At least 55 people were killed and dozens injured when an explosives warehouse blew up in the village of Kaungtup in northern Myanmar, according to reports from the BBC and the Associated Press. The blast occurred around noon local time and damaged about 100 nearby buildings. Kaungtup lies in the Namhkam area of Shan State, […]

01.06.2026 15:30

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About 3,000 People in Cyprus Have Multiple Sclerosis, Data Show

Nearly 3,000 people in Cyprus are living with Multiple Sclerosis, according to figures cited by Alithia from the International MS Federation. The disease affects an estimated 3 million people worldwide. The announcement highlighted the importance of early diagnosis and proper training for healthcare staff in managing the condition.

01.06.2026 15:30

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India’s viral ‘Cockroach’ youth group plans street protest in challenge to Modi

The founder of an online Indian youth group that has amassed millions of followers in days said on Monday he plans to take his movement on to the streets with a protest against the education minister and in a show of dissent against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Cockroach Janta Party has tapped into the […]

01.06.2026 14:41

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Eight Killed in Israeli Strike in South Lebanon, Officials Say

Eight people were killed in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon on Sunday morning, including three women, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said, reporting a rise in Israeli military activity in the area. Israel says its intensified air and ground operations are targeting Hezbollah positions. The attack hit the town of Deir Zahrani in the Nabatieh district […]

01.06.2026 14:00

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Cyprus Budget Surplus Shrinks in First Four Months, Data Show

Cyprus recorded a budget surplus of €593.4 million in the first four months of 2026, a drop of €593.4 million from the same period last year, according to preliminary figures released by the Statistical Service. The surplus for January–April equals 1.5% of GDP, compared with 1.7% in the same period of 2025. Last year’s surplus […]

01.06.2026 14:00

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NASA’s Perseverance Rover is ready to complete a Martian marathon

For NASA’s Perseverance Rover, life on Mars has been a marathon, not a sprint. For more than five years, the six-wheeled robotic explorer has been steadily traversing the Martian ​surface seeking signs of ancient life, studying its geology and climate, and collecting rock samples for possible return to Earth. The rover has now traveled 26.09 […]

01.06.2026 14:00

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Drunk driving collision in Pera Chorio

A 24-year-old driver was involved in a road collision in the early hours of Monday in Pera Chorio, after allegedly returning a breathalyser reading nearly five times over the legal limit. According to the police, around 3am, the vehicle driven by the 24-year-old collided with a car driven by a 26-year-old woman. Police said the […]

01.06.2026 13:55

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UK blocks visits by left-wing US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker

Britain has blocked Cenk Uygur, a left-wing Turkish-American media personality, and his nephew, Hasan Piker, a U.S. left-wing commentator and influencer, from entering the country to speak at events, both said on Monday. Uygur, who co-hosts the popular YouTube channel “The Young Turks”, and Piker said they had been barred because of their views on […]

01.06.2026 13:33

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Cyprus records 10.2% rate of single-parent households, EU data shows

Single-parent households with children stood at 10.2 per cent in Cyprus in 2025, according to data published on Monday by Eurostat to mark Global Day of Parents – observed annually on June 1. Across the European Union, there were approximately 6.1 million single-parent families in 2025, representing 12.9 per cent of all households with children, […]

01.06.2026 13:27

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Premier League’s record appearance maker Milner retires

The Premier League’s record appearance maker James Milner has ended his playing career aged 40, the midfielder said, bringing down the curtain on a 24-year career largely spent in the English top-flight. Milner, who made his Premier League bow as a 16-year-old for Leeds United in 2002, has played for clubs including Liverpool, Manchester City, […]

01.06.2026 12:42

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Several Injured in Drone Strikes on Kharkiv, Officials Say

Russian drones struck multiple sites in Kharkiv on Sunday evening, injuring several people, local officials said. Regional governor Oleh Syniehubov wrote on Telegram that a five‑story building in the city’s Osnovianskyi district was hit. Mayor Ihor Terekhov said another drone struck a garage complex near residential blocks, setting garages and cars on fire. He reported […]

01.06.2026 12:15

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