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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 05:05

Group C: Brazil into knockouts with 3-0 win over Scotland, Morocco join them after 4-2 comback win against Haiti

Vinicius fires Brazil into World Cup knockouts with 3-0 win over Scotland Brazil sambaed their way into the World Cup knockout stages with a commanding 3-0 win over Scotland on Wednesday, as Vinicius Jr netted twice and Neymar made his first appearance in a Brazil shirt in nearly three years. Vinicius’s double at a packed […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 04:25

Ancient Paphos defences revealed in new excavation at Fabrika Hill

New discoveries at Fabrika Hill in Kato Paphos have provided fresh insight into how ancient Nea Paphos was defended and developed over centuries, following the completion of this year’s excavations by a French archaeological mission. The excavation, led by Professor Claire Balandier of Avignon University in collaboration with the French School at Athens and the […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 04:20

Our View: Government must resist Nimby pressure over desalination plants

Apart from the Nimby (not in my back yard) culture with regard to asphalt factories, migrant centres, kebab shops and so forth we are now seeing this being extended to desalination plants. No coastal community, it appears, wants to have a desalination plant anywhere close to or in view of their coast, because it is […]

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Kıbrıs 25.06.2026 00:10

Group B: Switzerland top group with 2-1 victory over Canada, Bosnia end Qatar’s World Cup dream

Vargas, Manzambi strike as Switzerland top group with 2-1 victory over Canada Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi scored second-half goals for Switzerland as they beat Canada 2-1 on Wednesday to qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup as Group B winners, with the tournament co-hosts also progressing as runners-up. Switzerland, who finished the […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 22:38

Cyprus to support nationals receiving medical care in France during heatwave

The government has moved to strengthen support for Cypriots receiving medical treatment in France, as western Europe experiences an unprecedented heatwave. The cabinet has approved the creation of a dedicated position at the embassy in Paris to assist Cypriot patients travelling for subsidised specialised treatment, along with their families and accompanying persons. The role will […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 22:31

France eye top spot against in-form Norway

France face Norway on Friday knowing a draw in their final Group I match would be enough to secure top spot, although finishing first could produce a more difficult route through the knockout stages of the World Cup despite offering immediate logistical advantages. Already qualified for the round of 32 after wins over Senegal and […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 22:06

Greece calls out UN Security Council on implementing Cyprus resolutions

Greece has called for strict implementation of United Nations Security Council resolutions on Cyprus. Speaking on Wednesday at UN headquarters in New York, Greece’s deputy permanent representative Ioannis Stamatekos raised the issue during meeting of the Security Council focused on gaps in implementing UN resolutions. Stamatekos said the Cyprus problem illustrates concerns regarding enforcement of […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 21:50

Cyprus plans British Council style body to boost international student recruitment

Cyprus is preparing to establish a new organisation modelled on the British Council to promote its universities abroad and attract higher numbers of international students The announcement was made by President Nikos Christodoulides during a ceremony at Frederick University in Nicosia on Wednesday, where he said preparatory work had begun for a coordinated national effort […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 21:43

US to move forward with Turkey jet engine sales ahead of NATO summit

President Donald Trump is planning to move ahead with the sale of dozens of jet engines to Turkey worth hundreds of millions of dollars, despite objections from some members of the US Congress, according to four sources familiar with the matter. The deal is seen as an important signal to Ankara ahead of a NATO […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 21:21

Power cuts hit France amid record 43C temperatures

France recorded its hottest day since national records began in 1947 on Wednesday as an intense early summer heatwave continued to grip much of western Europe, triggering power outages, wildfire warnings and widespread disruption. The national temperature indicator, which measures average day and night temperatures across dozens of locations, reached 30C, surpassing the previous record […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 21:18

Rubio defends Iran deal on Gulf tour

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to reassure Gulf allies on Wednesday over President Donald Trump’s agreement with Iran to end their recent conflict, as questions persisted over key elements of the accord and Israel reaffirmed its intention to maintain a military presence in southern Lebanon. The initial agreement, signed last week, ended a […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 21:10

Ozersay warns Cyprus talks expectations risk ‘ending in disappointment’

Expectations surrounding renewed efforts on the Cyprus issue risk leading to disappointment if they are not grounded in realistic objectives, former Turkish Cypriot negotiator Kudret Ozersay said on Wednesday. In his statement issued on social media, the leader of the People’s Party (HP) said there is currently no concrete negotiation process in place and cautioned […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 20:59

Fire contained near Malia, residents question emergency response time

A fire that broke out between the villages of Malia and Dora in the Limassol district was brought under control on Wednesday evening after a burning vehicle ignited surrounding dry grass. The fire started at around 7.21pm when a vehicle caught fire on a roadside stretch in the Limassol foothills. According to fire brigade spokesman […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 19:52

Fengaros Festival returns in all its glory

It is almost time for one of Cyprus’ biggest music festivals to make its annual and long-awaited return. This year, Fengaros Festival returns renewed at a new location and with other 60 performing artists presents its biggest edition yet. Between July 30 and August 1 artists from Cyprus and abroad will meet with music lovers […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 19:40

Larnaca district government to replace and repair dozens of manholes

The Larnaca district government’s water supply and sewerage services announced on Wednesday €1.2 million in funding to replace and repair dozens of manholes in the city. Eighteen manholes will be replaced and 55 will be repaired over a 36-month period. The manholes are within the Phase A sewer system, which were built during the first […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 19:34

Alma questions government role in selecting Mafia State investigators

Alma has called for criminal investigators examining the findings of the Mafia State report to be selected by the independent anti-corruption authority rather than by the cabinet, arguing that the process must be free from both actual and perceived conflicts of interest. The intervention came after government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis confirmed that the government intends […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 19:18

Ghana witch doctor ‘releases’ Kane from spell after scoreless outing

A Ghanaian witch doctor says he has “released” England captain Harry Kane from his spell after the striker failed to find the net in Tuesday’s goalless draw at the World Cup. Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a self-described spiritualist, had said before England’s Group L clash with Ghana that he would cast a spell to stop Kane […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 19:05

UK temperature hits record for June

Britain on Wednesday recorded its highest temperature for June, reaching 35.8 degrees Celsius (96.26 degrees Fahrenheit) in southern England, the Met Office said on Wednesday. Provisional data shows record reached at Wiggonholt in West Sussex, EnglandThe previous high, which dates back to when official records began in 1884, was 35.6 C set in 1957 and […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 19:05

Diagne reported to brief UN Security Council next month on Cyprus talks

UN Special Representative and UNFICYP chief, Khassim Diagne is reported to brief the Security Council in New York next month as diplomatic efforts to revive negotiations on the Cyprus issue gather pace ahead of a planned expanded meeting. According to information obtained by the Cyprus News Agency, Diagne’s briefing is expected to take place behind […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 18:33

Seven illegal immigrants arrested in Nicosia raid

Seven foreign nationals were arrested in Nicosia on Wednesday during a immigration raid. The operation was carried out by officers from the aliens and immigration service (YAM) between 6am and noon. Police said 35 people were checked during the operation, with seven found to have been staying in Cyprus illegally. The suspects were arrested and […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 18:07

Fitris demands police be given new powers to ‘tackle organised crime’

New powers to tackle organised crime and bolster policing reforms were at the forefront of Justice Minister Costas Fitiris’ agenda presented to MPs on Wednesday. Addressing the House legal affairs committee, Fitiris said the government’s immediate priority was the introduction of stronger tools to combat organised crime, including the revival of a surveillance bill that […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 17:54

Lifeguards lament understaffing on day of industrial action

Lifeguards on Wednesday complained of severe understaffing on beaches across Cyprus, and warned of the potential safety implications that may entail, as they downed tools for a 24-hour strike. Limassol lifeguard unit head Sakis Nikolaou, for example, told the Cyprus News Agency that of a total of 24 lifeguard stations in the city, only 13 […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 17:44

Iceland to join Eurosystem instant payment system

The European Central Bank (ECB) and the central bank of Iceland, Sedlabanki Islands, signed an agreement on Wednesday for Iceland to join the Eurosystem’s TARGET Instant Payment Settlement system. This collaboration will facilitate the settlement of payments in Icelandic krona using central bank money beginning in 2028. The Icelandic krona will become the fifth currency […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 17:05

Unauthorised crypto firms must close EU operations after MiCA transition

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a formal notice ordering unauthorised crypto-asset service providers to begin an orderly wind-down of their European Union operations following the conclusion of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) transitional period on July 1, 2026. While many providers will have secured the necessary authorisation by the start […]

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