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Kıbrıs 08.06.2026 05:33

Bacteria Found in Wedding Food After Mass Poisoning in Limassol

Tests by the State Laboratory confirmed the presence of bacteria in food samples taken by Health Services after a mass food poisoning at a wedding reception in Limassol a week ago. Health Services director Herodotos Herodotou said that salmonella was found in cooked chicken with cream sauce, and bacillus bacteria were detected in rice with […]

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Kıbrıs 08.06.2026 05:31

Greens Leadership Submits Resignation as Party Moves Toward Fall Congress

The leadership of the Green Party submitted its resignation to the Central Committee. During a meeting of the Expanded Central Committee, members decided the Greens–Citizens’ Cooperation will hold an electoral congress in the fall. The body also reviewed the party’s performance in the parliamentary elections. The committee approved the creation of a working group to […]

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Kıbrıs 08.06.2026 05:29

Large Crowd Turns Out for Cyprus Pride Festival

Cyprus Pride drew a large turnout again this year, with events culminating in an afternoon march that set off from the Nicosia Municipal Garden. The march carried the slogan “Choose Your Own Path.” Hundreds of people of all ages took part, sending a strong message in support of equality, inclusion and respect at a time […]

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Kıbrıs 08.06.2026 05:27

EDEK Central Committee Rejects Party Leader’s Resignation

EDEK’s Central Committee voted unanimously not to accept the resignation of party leader Nikos Anastasiou, which he had submitted to the body. During its meeting, the committee reviewed the outcome of the parliamentary elections and decided to hold a regular ideological‑political and electoral congress in November. It also agreed to convene a statutory congress earlier. […]

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Kıbrıs 08.06.2026 05:26

Police Make 12 Arrests in Overnight Crime Sweep

Police made 12 arrests last night during preventive operations targeting various offenses, including drug possession, fighting and carrying knives. According to a police statement, traffic checks resulted in 361 citations for multiple violations, 149 of which were for speeding. Officers conducted 147 alcohol tests, with 14 returning positive results. Nine preliminary drug tests were carried […]

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Kıbrıs 08.06.2026 05:24

Cyprus Police Coordinate With Foreign Agencies as Court Extends Terror‑Related Detentions

Cyprus Police said they remain in constant contact with the relevant authorities of other countries as part of international cooperation and information‑sharing on security matters, following an ongoing investigation in Greece. The statement said that, as in all similar cases, any information received by the competent services is assessed with appropriate seriousness and in line […]

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Kıbrıs 08.06.2026 05:21

UN Envoy Returns to Cyprus for New Round of Contacts

The personal envoy of the United Nations secretary‑general, María Ángela Holguín, meets with the president at the Presidential Palace at 9 a.m. Holguín is returning to Cyprus for a new round of contacts aimed at preparing an informal expanded conference on the Cyprus issue. In the afternoon, she will meet with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan […]

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Kıbrıs 08.06.2026 05:18

Cyprus Weather – Monday 8 June

On Monday, increasing cloud cover is expected to bring isolated showers or a thunderstorm over the mountains or parts of the interior during the afternoon. Hail is possible in any storm. Winds will shift to the southwest and west at moderate strength, around 4 Beaufort, and seas will be slightly choppy. Temperatures will rise to […]

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Kıbrıs 06.06.2026 09:16

Bulgaria moves to speed up visas ahead of summer tourism season

Bulgaria is taking new steps to speed up visa processing for tourists and seasonal workers from outside the European Union as the country prepares for the summer tourism season. The measures were agreed during a meeting between Deputy Foreign Minister Christo Polendakov and Deputy Tourism Minister Georgi Todorov, according to statements from both ministries. The […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 09:15

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 06:01

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 10:45

New Advanced Imaging Unit Opens at Bank of Cyprus Oncology Center

The Bank of Cyprus Oncology Center has announced the operation of a new advanced diagnostic unit, the Cyclotron Unit, which supports the PET/CT system through the production of the required radiopharmaceutical. The PET/CT system provides an advanced imaging examination that offers clinicians a more complete picture for evaluating each case. The center said the unit’s […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 09:15

AKEL Backs Party Leader Stefanos Stefanou for Parliament Presidency

AKEL’s Central Committee said Thursday it has unanimously endorsed party Secretary‑General Stefanos Stefanou as its candidate for president of the House of Representatives. In a statement, the committee said the candidacy is already supported by two parliamentary parties, AKEL and Alma. It also instructed the party’s Political Bureau to continue contacts and consultations with other […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 09:15

Study finds common painkillers in early pregnancy not linked to major birth defects

Researchers in Israel say they found no evidence that using common painkillers during early pregnancy increases the risk of major birth defects. Ben‑Gurion University of the Negev said the findings come from a large study published in PLOS Medicine, which analyzed more than 260,000 pregnancies over 20 years. The team examined the use of widely […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 06:00

Cyprus Weather – Thursday 4 June

A weak high‑pressure system is affecting Cyprus, keeping conditions mostly clear this afternoon, though some areas will see increased cloud cover. Winds will blow from the southwest to northwest at moderate to strong levels, 4 to 5 Beaufort. Seas will be calm to slightly rough. Temperatures will reach 32 degrees Celsius inland, 30 on the […]

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Kıbrıs 03.06.2026 17:00

Use of In‑Car Video Devices Allowed Under New Road Safety Law

Cyprus has amended its road safety legislation to allow the installation and use of in‑car video recording devices for specific purposes, according to a law published April 22 in the Official Gazette. The law will take effect July 23. Under the changes, private vehicles, professional‑use vehicles, government cars and vehicles belonging to the wider public […]

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Kıbrıs 03.06.2026 15:30

Farmers’ Group Objects to New Animal Culls but Welcomes Other Measures

A livestock farmers’ association in Cyprus said Tuesday it is satisfied with most of the government’s decisions on managing foot-and-mouth disease but opposes plans for additional animal culls. Neofytos Neofytou, head of the group Voice of Livestock Farmers, said nearly 7,000 goats and sheep are slated to be killed under the new measures, which he […]

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Kıbrıs 03.06.2026 14:00

Cyprus Economy Grows 3.0% in First Quarter of 2026

Cyprus’ economy expanded 3.0% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with a year earlier, according to preliminary quarterly national accounts released by the Cyprus Statistical Service. Growth was driven mainly by wholesale and retail trade, transportation, tourism and food services, information and communication, and financial and insurance activities. The figures reflect continued strength in […]

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Kıbrıs 03.06.2026 12:15

Tourism Revenue Drops 33.8% in March as Arrivals From Israel Fall

Tourism revenue in Cyprus fell 33.8% in March, reflecting a sharp decline in arrivals from Israel, one of the island’s most important markets. Officials said the drop was also linked to lower spending per visitor. The United Kingdom remained the largest source of tourists, accounting for 32.9% of arrivals in March. Poland ranked second, followed […]

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Kıbrıs 03.06.2026 10:44

CY-Alert Public Warning System Activated in Cyprus

Cyprus on Wednesday activated the CY-Alert public warning system, making it available to authorities for use during emergency situations and natural disasters. Officials said the system is intended to improve operational readiness and strengthen public notification when threats to safety arise. Test alerts will be carried out in selected areas in June.

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Kıbrıs 03.06.2026 09:15

Cyprus is strengthening its wildfire response

Cyprus is strengthening its wildfire response as the European Commission announced the deployment of two additional light firefighting aircraft to the island for this summer under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The aircraft will join four other light planes already funded through separate EU programs, significantly boosting the operational capacity of the Republic of Cyprus […]

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Kıbrıs 03.06.2026 09:15

Israel unveils plan to triple renewable energy capacity by 2035

Israel has launched a new national renewable‑energy plan that aims to more than triple the country’s clean‑energy capacity by 2035, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure said. The strategy focuses on a major expansion of solar power, including agrivoltaic projects, ground‑mounted installations and dual‑use systems, alongside other renewable technologies. The plan also calls for large […]

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Kıbrıs 03.06.2026 05:56

Large Number of Scam Call Reports Received, Police Warn

Cyprus police said they have received a large number of reports from citizens about attempted phone scams carried out by callers posing as representatives of financial‑transaction platforms or other organizations. According to the reports, the callers use Cypriot or foreign phone numbers and an automated voice system instructing people to press specific keys to “confirm” […]

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Kıbrıs 03.06.2026 05:42

Cyprus Weather – Wednesday 3 June

A weak high‑pressure system is affecting the region. Today’s weather will be mostly clear, though local cloud buildup is expected around midday. Winds will blow from the southwest to northwest at light to moderate levels, 3 to 4 Beaufort, strengthening locally in the afternoon to 4 to 5 Beaufort. Seas will be calm to slightly […]

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