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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 11:21

UNIC positioned among top unis in QS World University Rankings 2027

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) has achieved a major new distinction in the QS World University Rankings 2027, ranking in the 711-720 band globally, in the top 200 in the European Union, and third in Cyprus among the universities included in this year’s edition. The 2027 edition of the QS World University Rankings assessed 1,504 […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 11:12

Damianos hails ‘transatlantic partnership’ as EU approves new US trade rules

Commerce Minister Michael Damianos on Thursday acclaimed the “strong and open” partnership between the European Union and the United States, as the Council of the EU approved two pieces of legislation which aim to ease trade across the Atlantic Ocean. “We are committed to a strong and open transatlantic partnership with our historic ally, but […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 10:50

CySEC rewards academic excellence in finance with annual student awards

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has awarded €1,000 in prizes to two university students for outstanding academic research in finance and securities markets during the 2025–2026 academic year, as part of its long-running annual student awards initiative. The awards, which recognise excellence in academic research and innovation, were presented to students whose work […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 10:48

Erhurman slams ‘baseless’ claims on Cyprus talks

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Thursday blasted as “baseless” claims being made in the media regarding the direction and progress of discussions on the Cyprus problem, suggesting that they may be being made to “provoke the Turkish Cypriot side”. “A debate which has been going on for days, based on an article written by […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 10:30

‘Not afraid of anyone’: Dutch unfazed by potential knockout opponents

The Netherlands are unconcerned about potential knockout-stage opponents as they prepare to face already-eliminated Tunisia in their final World Cup Group F match, with coach Ronald Koeman insisting his side are focused on topping the group. “It’s all the same to me,” Koeman told reporters on Wednesday, when asked if there were teams he would […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 10:23

Wimbledon surprised and disappointed as players plan protest

Wimbledon organisers say they are ‘surprised and disappointed’ that leading players are planning to continue their prize money protest at this year’s grasscourt major. This month the All England Club announced a record year-on-year 20% rise in the total prize money to £64.2 million, less than the £70 million the players were calling for. Players […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 10:20

Few changes as Nagelsmann reluctant to shake up formula

Germany’s ‘bogeyman’ Antonio Rudiger will be ready for more playing time as coach Julian Nagelsmann plans a few tweaks to the starting lineup when the team go for three wins in their final World Cup Group E match against Ecuador on Thursday. Germany have already qualified, but will face a test of their defence at […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 10:06

Man arrested in Cyprus after being convicted of fraud in Greece

A 54-year-old man has been in Cyprus on the basis of a European arrest warrant, after having been convicted of fraud in Greece, the police said on Thursday. The police said the man was arrested in Limassol, and that the offences for which he had been convicted, and for which he had been handed a […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 09:29

UN security council to deliberate Cyprus reports next month

The United Nations security council will deliberate the next reports on the state of the UN’s peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp) and its good offices on the island to be submitted by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on July 16, according to reports on Thursday. The Cyprus News Agency reported that both reports are expected to be […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 09:22

Cyprus airport chief joins Eurasian aviation debate as routes shift east

Hermes Airports chief executive Eleni Kaloyirou joined European aviation leaders in Prague for a debate on the fast-changing Eurasian aviation market, at a time when Cyprus is trying to protect its air links while opening up new routes beyond its traditional source markets. Kaloyirou took part in a panel discussion at the ACI Europe annual congress and general assembly, hosted by […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 09:10

Trump administration to advance $700 million jet engine sale to Turkey despite congressional objections

President Donald Trump’s administration is planning to push ahead with the sale of dozens of jet engines to Turkey worth hundreds of millions of dollars despite objections from some members of the U.S. Congress, four sources familiar with the matter said, an important gesture to Ankara ahead of a NATO summit there next month. The […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 08:58

Cyprus complains to UN of ‘more than 500’ airspace violations by Turkey

The Cypriot government has penned a letter to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres complaining of more than 500 violations of the island’s airspace in the three months between the beginning of March and the end of last month. Cyprus’ permanent representative at the UN Maria Michael wrote the letter, and said she wished to draw […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 08:27

Today’s weather: Largely sunny, still hot

Thursday’s weather is expected to be mostly sunny across most of the island, with temperatures set to reach 37 degrees Celsius inland, 28 degrees Celsius on the west coast, 34 degrees Celsius on the rest of the coasts, and 27 degrees Celsius in the mountains. Overnight, clouds will gather in parts, with light fog expected […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 08:25

Trump faces Republican backlash over Iran war, seeks $70 billion from congress

President Donald Trump faced pointed criticism over the Iran war in a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans on Wednesday, shortly before his administration asked Congress for tens of billions of dollars to pay for the conflict. Several Republicans who attended said Trump engaged in a shouting match with Senator Bill Cassidy, who said the administration […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 08:13

Cyprus real estate sector faces new pressures amidst continued growth

Cyprus’ real estate developers gathered in Limassol on Wednesday night for their annual official dinner, at a time when one of the island’s most influential business sectors is being asked to do more than keep investment flowing.  The event, held at the Lanitis Carob Mill, was attended by Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou, who delivered a speech on behalf of […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 08:10

Mexico stay perfect and bounce Czechs, S.Africa beat S.Korea to reach knockouts for first time

Mexico stay perfect and bounce Czechs out of World Cup with 3-0 win Mexico continued their perfect start to the World Cup with a 3-0 romp against a hapless Czech Republic on Wednesday, finishing their group-stage campaign with a flourish and killing off their tame opponents’ hopes of making the knockouts. The co-hosts had already […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 08:02

Ships told to stay put as IMO begins Hormuz evacuation plan

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has told vessels stranded in the Gulf region not to move until they are directly contacted, as it begins implementing an evacuation plan for more than 11,000 seafarers caught up in the Strait of Hormuz crisis.  The plan, being carried out in line with a decision of the IMO Council and in close coordination with member states […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 07:40

Paphos smart signage system boosts visitor engagement across district

The Paphos regional board of tourism (Etap Paphos) has reported strong uptake of its smart signage initiative aimed at upgrading visitor information across the district. The board expressed satisfaction with the results of its ongoing digital transformation programme, which replaces static information boards with smart, environmentally friendly and interactive signage. According to data collected through […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now:  economic sentiment, property, maritime, cybersecurity

Cyprus’ economic climate improved marginally in June 2026, with the Economic Sentiment Indicator rising by 0.2 points compared with May, according to the latest monthly business and consumer survey published by the Economics Research Centre of the University of Cyprus (CypERC). The modest increase was driven primarily by stronger sentiment in retail trade and construction, […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 06:58

Rescue work underway after quakes rock Venezuela, ‘high casualties’ likely

Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela’s capital, toppling buildings in Caracas, trapping people in the rubble and prompting scientists to warn of potentially heavy casualties and widespread destruction across the South American country. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 06:50

Future of former Cooperative Bank building in Limassol hangs in the balance

Relocation of Citizen Service Centre faces further delays Seven years after a preliminary decision was taken to relocate Limassol’s Citizen Service Centre (CSC) from the seafront to the city centre, the project remains under evaluation as authorities await key findings on the future of the former Cooperative Bank building on Gladstonos Street. The latest details […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 06:40

What’s on this weekend

Festivals Live music, party vibes, street food and beer fill the Linopetra High School Stadium this week and weekend as the 8th MEDFEST Limassol Beer Festival is on. Featuring over 35 beer stalls, food carts and bars, festival-goers have a chance to taste more than 100 beers until Sunday. Every night, different performers rock the […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 06:30

Mediterranean shipping quartet strengthens ties in Rome

Greek Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Minister Vassilis Kikilias emphasised the growing cooperation between Greece, Cyprus, Italy and Malta in shipping, following a meeting with his Mediterranean counterparts on the sidelines of the International Chamber of Shipping summit in Rome.  The meeting brought together Kikilias, Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis, Italy’s Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Edoardo Rixi and Malta’s Minister for Sustainable Mobility Chri

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 06:00

Maritime leaders look for clarity as risks stack up

Political instability has remained the biggest risk for global shipping for the fourth year in a row, as maritime leaders warn that cyber threats, fragmented regulation, rising compliance costs and trade barriers are increasingly feeding into one another, according to the latest International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Maritime Barometer Report.  The 2025-2026 report, published by the ICS, is based on responses from 185 senior maritime […]

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