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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 10:28

Robotex Cyprus returns with record post-Covid turnout

Robotex Cyprus 2026 returns this weekend with its largest turnout since the Covid period, as more than 700 registrations emphasise the rapid growth of educational and sports robotics across the island.  The 9th Pancyprian Educational and Athletic Robotics Competition will take place on June 27 and 28 at the University of Cyprus sports centre, bringing together hundreds of teams, participants and coaches from across Cyprus.  Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Panicos Masouras, secretary of

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 10:22

The new test for property markets

Europe’s property markets are entering the second half of 2026 with a clearer message for investors, the easy “cheap versus expensive” comparison is no longer enough.  The newest figures already show why. In Cyprus, property sales rose 11.9 per cent in the first five months of 2026, with 8,043 sales documents filed between January and May, compared with 7,185 in the same period last year. […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 10:17

CySEC suspends licence of Cyprus investment firm over regulatory breaches

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) announced on Tuesday that it had suspended the licence of Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) Mind Money Limited over suspected breaches of regulatory requirements and concerns regarding client protection and market integrity. The regulator said the company’s authorisation, licence number 115/10, has been fully suspended under section 10(1) of […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 10:08

AUB Mediterraneo offers CyprusAid scholarships for 2026–27 academic year

The American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo (AUB Mediterraneo) has announced its participation in the CyprusAid Scholarship Programme for the 2026–27 academic year, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus. The initiative aims to expand access to higher education for students from selected countries across Africa and the Middle East. Through this […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 10:08

New judge appointed in Phedonos trial

A new judge was on Wednesday appointed to the criminal court in Paphos for the case of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos, who is on trial for rape and domestic abuse. The Supreme Court appointed Maria Socratous to replace Nikodemos Fakontis, who requested to recuse himself from the three-member panel, citing factors that could potentially […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 09:56

Chinese Film Week in Cyprus concludes with spectacular closing ceremony

With a glittering closing ceremony at K-Cineplex Nicosia Prime in Strovolos, Chinese Film Week in Cyprus came to a close on June 15, 2026, drawing over 200 guests in an event marking the celebration of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Cyprus in the most eloquent way possible: through the art of […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 09:54

Music, markets and wellness at Platres Lavender Festival

The soothing scent of lavender will fill the mountain village of Platres on July 5 as it hosts its annual Lavender Festival, inviting visitors to experience the beloved herb through music, gastronomy, wellness and artisanal creations. Set against the cool backdrop of the Troodos mountains, the festival promises a full day of activities celebrating lavender’s […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 09:52

EU posted workers to join single digital platform

A provisional EU agreement was reached on Tuesday evening on the regulation establishing a single digital platform for the declaration of posted workers, defined as an individual who is temporarily sent by their employer to provide services in another member state. The agreement between the Council of the EU under the Cyprus presidency and the […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 09:40

COSMOS Insurance honours its people at starry celebration

COSMOS Insurance celebrated its 45-year presence in the insurance industry on June 19, 2026, in the most fitting way possible: by paying tribute to its people, its greatest strength. The event took place at The Landmark in Nicosia, which was transformed with the Company’s signature deep blue colour. The concept, “One COSMOS, Many Stars”, elevated […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 08:37

Gunshots fired at house in Tremithousa

Gunshots were fired at the entrance of a house in Tremithousa, Paphos, in the early hours of Wednesday. The police said the gunshots were fired at 3.45am and the incident was reported at 7am. There are two people living in the house, aged 41 and 38. The scene has been cordoned off and investigations are […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 08:32

US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections, frozen assets in deal to end war

President Donald Trump said that Iran had agreed to nuclear inspections into “infinity,” while Tehran said it had made no such concession in negotiations, raising questions about the viability of their fragile peace deal. The two countries, which ended a first round of negotiations in Switzerland on Monday, also offered conflicting accounts about financial incentives […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 08:16

Eight arrested in overnight police ops, 98 booked for speeding

Eight people were arrested overnight during police operations in urban areas to crack down on crime, mainly for carrying a knife, causing grievous bodily harm, theft and illegal residence in the Republic. The police also stopped 600 vehicles, checked 803 drivers and passengers, and filed 376 reports for various offences, including 98 for speeding. Seven […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 08:04

Hourly government workers on strike, services affected

Hourly paid government employees started a 24-hour strike at midnight, demanding pay rises and improved employment conditions, in the framework of negotiations to renew their 2025-2027 collective agreement. The strike, organised by trade unions SEK, PEO and Deok, will end on Wednesday night at midnight. The unions are demanding that the salary increases be paid […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 07:58

US Senate joins House in voting to halt Iran war, rebuking Trump

The U.S. Senate backed legislation on Tuesday directing President Donald Trump to halt U.S. military action against Iran, the latest rebuke of the Republican president from an increasingly restive Congress. The Senate voted 50-48 in favor of the war powers resolution, which passed the House of Representatives early this month, reflecting growing concern even among […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 07:49

Trailer totally destroyed in Limassol fire

An articulated lorry parked in a field in Limassol was totally destroyed by a fire at around 1.30am on Wednesday. The police said the trailer belonged to a private company. The area has been cordoned off and investigations are under way to determine the cause of the fire.

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 07:47

Sunny and hot, temperatures peak at 37C

Wednesday will be sunny and hot, with clear skies and temperatures reaching 37C inland, 33C along the coast and 27C in the highest mountains. Winds will be a southwest to northwest gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 Beaufort, picking up later to a moderate to fresh breeze of 4 to 5 Beaufort, over […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: banks, digital euro, UK talent, shipping, tourism, PwC

The digital euro will offer offline transactions, physical cards for people who do not use smart devices and a full rollout by 2030, according to Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) payments director Stelios Georgakis. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Georgakis explained that the digital euro is essentially an additional payment option and represents the digital equivalent of banknotes and coins already in […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 07:00

Porsche restructuring plan includes 3,900 job cuts, focus on high-end models

Porsche’s new ​CEO appealed to shareholders for patience on Tuesday, promising detailed turnaround measures later this ‌year as investors press the sports car maker to reverse a slump in profit margins and revive sales in China. CEO Michael Leiters, brought in at the start of the year to oversee a sweeping overhaul of the Volkswagen […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 06:30

Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs in fiscal 2026 amid AI-driven transition

Oracle’s (ORCL.N) total workforce declined 13 per cent, or about 21,000 employees, in fiscal 2026, as the cloud computing giant continued restructuring ​its business, partly driven by the adoption of AI across ‌its operations. The company had a total workforce of 141,000 as of May 31, 2026, compared with about 162,000 as of the same […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 06:00

Shipowners call for single global rulebook on recycling

European and global shipowners have called for closer alignment between EU and international ship recycling rules, warning that diverging standards risk complicating the sector just as the new global framework begins to take hold.  A new independent study, commissioned by European Shipowners | ECSA and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), examines the differences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the International Maritime […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 04:47

Group L: Stubborn Ghana keep England at bay, Croatia edge past Panama

England fail to break down stubborn Ghana in 0-0 draw England failed to find a way through a resolute Ghana side and had to settle for a 0-0 draw in their second World Cup Group L match on Tuesday, a result which left both sides well placed to move into the next phase but was […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 04:24

Apartment prices jump 10.8 per cent in Cyprus

Apartment prices in Cyprus rose by 10.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year, figures released on Tuesday by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) showed. The bank said strong demand, particularly from foreign buyers, continued to push up property values despite signs of a slight slowdown […]

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Kıbrıs 24.06.2026 04:20

Our View: Government once again pandering to the unions

The government has bowed to union pressure with regard to its pension reform plan. After a meeting of the Labour Advisory Body, Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said there had been second thoughts by the government which had decided to delay the tabling of the bill in the legislature. Although the original plan was to submit […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 22:41

Record-breaker Ronaldo guides Portugal to 5-0 win over Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups and Portugal’s all-time leading marksman at the global finals with two goals in Tuesday’s emphatic 5-0 Group K win over Uzbekistan in Houston. The 41-year-old had failed to find the back of the net in his previous 10 games in major finals, but, […]

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