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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 11:35

Anastasiades protests innocence, blasts ‘smears’ and ‘toxicity’

Former president Nicos Anastasiades on Tuesday fought back against accusations of abuse of power and influence peddling levelled against him in the anti-corruption authority’s report on an investigation it conducted into his former aide and journalist Makarios Drousiotis’ book Mafia State, lambasting “smears” and “toxicity” on the part of his detractors in the aftermath of […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 11:09

UN inquiry says Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children, citing genocide evidence

Israeli authorities and security forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza, and war crimes in the occupied West Bank, an independent U.N. inquiry said on Tuesday. The report by the U.N. Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 11:00

The slave traders

At a ‘high-level United Nations consultative conference’ in Ghana earlier this month, African and Caribbean countries called on the countries that benefitted from the transatlantic slave trade to make a formal apology and pay reparations to the descendants of the enslaved millions (or at least to the countries that the victims had come from). This […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 10:53

England and Ghana put perfect starts on line in Boston showdown

England and Ghana can both reach for the World Cup knockout rounds on Tuesday when two teams glowing from opening wins collide in Boston in a Group L clash that should offer a clearer measure of their tournament credentials. England arrive with a swagger after a 4-2 victory over Croatia that showcased Thomas Tuchel’s attacking […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 10:47

Portugal seek sharper edge against Uzbekistan after blunt start

Portugal had plenty of the ball in their World Cup opener but little bite and Roberto Martinez’s side return to Houston on Tuesday needing a sharper attacking display against Uzbekistan after a frustrating 1-1 draw with Democratic Republic of Congo. The numbers told a familiar cautionary tale. According to Opta, Portugal completed 783 passes against […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 10:40

Cypriot women cricketers show the men how it’s done

As part of the 2026 ICC Women’s Cricket Week celebrations, Cyprus and Malta contested a five-match Women’s T20I bilateral series at Happy Valley Ground in Episkopi from June 18–20. Coming into the series on the back of a convincing 4-1 victory over Greece in April, the Cyprus Women’s team once again demonstrated their class, sweeping […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 10:37

Belgium issues EU arrest warrant for ex-Commissioner Avramopoulos in Qatargate probe

A Belgian investigating judge has issued a European arrest warrant against former Greek European Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos, a Greek government official said late on Monday, confirming reports in Belgian and Greek media. The warrant is linked to a corruption scandal that emerged in 2022. Several EU officials are alleged to have accepted bribes from Qatar […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 10:34

PwC Foundation grants 14 scholarships to first-year students

The PwC Foundation has awarded 14 scholarships to first-year students at the University of Cyprus and the Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak), continuing its support for equal access to education for a fourth consecutive year.  The scholarships were given to seven students from each university, based on both their academic performance after completing their first year of studies and their socio-economic background.  In this way, […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 10:27

Parents’ union allege use of false medical certificates in Pancyprian exams

Complaints alleging misuse of exam accommodations in the Pancyprian entrance examinations have been raised by the high school parents’ union, which claims some students may have presented false medical certificates to obtain additional time in written exams. In the union’s statement issued on Tuesday, said it had received reports suggesting that senior students were securing […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 10:04

Cyprus launches digital platform for FMD movement controls

A new digital system for managing movement permits related to foot and mouth disease restrictions has been introduced by the veterinary services, aimed at replacing paper-based procedures with electronic applications and QR code verification. The platform, allows for the electronic issuance and management of permits covering the movement of animals, agricultural products and professionals operating […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 09:55

Cigarettes concealed in vehicle roof seized at Deryneia crossing

Smuggled tobacco concealed inside a vehicle was impounded at the Deryneia crossing on Tuesday during a search by crossing officers who discovered cigarettes hidden in the sliding roof mechanism. Officers said they found nine boxes of 200 cigarettes and 225 grams of rolling tobacco concealed in the roof compartment, describing the concealment as carefully hidden. […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 09:51

Traditional Cyprus music coming up at UCy Cultural Festival

Deep into June’s cultural calendar already, the 29th Cultural Festival of the University of Cyprus is ongoing at Axiothea Mansion in old Nicosia. Up next is Wednesday’s performance as Stelios Petrakis presents his new album Lyric. The project centres around the lyra and is marked by strong Mediterranean and intercultural influences. Connecting creative explorations with […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 09:48

Invest Cyprus targets UK talent in bid to reverse brain drain

Invest Cyprus is seeking to reconnect UK-based Cypriot professionals with the island’s labour market, as the Minds in Cyprus initiative continues in London on Tuesday with a career-focused event aimed at talent living abroad.  The London event, taking place at The Peninsula Hotel, follows Monday’s session in Birmingham and forms part of a wider effort to turn Cyprus’ long-discussed brain […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 09:43

New traffic cameras installed at Aradippou junction

New traffic cameras become operational on Tuesday at a key junction in Aradippou, as authorities completed the latest phase of a road safety upgrade along Ellados Avenue. The municipality announced that the cameras at the junction of Ellados Avenue and Ivikou Street as well as that at Sergiou and Bacchus Street are now operational, with […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 09:33

Cyprus set for first grid batteries to cut solar curtailments

The first contracts for large-scale electricity storage batteries in Cyprus are due to be signed on Tuesday, in an effort towards reducing renewable energy curtailments and increasing the amount of solar power that can be absorbed by the national grid. Energy Minister Michalis Damianos said the agreements, covering 120MW of centralised storage capacity to be […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 09:30

Colombia seek second World Cup win as DR Congo eye another upset

Colombia will look to build on a winning start to their World Cup campaign when they face DR Congo on Tuesday, with Nestor Lorenzo’s side wary of an opponent who frustrated Portugal in their opener. The South Americans began Group K with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan, though the scoreline masked a difficult second half […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 09:22

Damianos assures GSI remains ‘under review’ as cost assessment continues

The Cyprus-Greece great sea interconnector project (GSI) remains a strategic priority and has not been suspended, Energy Minister Michalis Damianos asserted on Tuesday, while stressing that the government will make future decisions based on updated economic data expected later this year. Speaking on Omega, Damianos said the GSI remains important for Cyprus’ energy security and […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 09:02

Paphos microplastic pollution ‘requires immediate action’

AKTI study and research centre president Xenia Loizides called for targeted measures to tackle plastic pollution along the Paphos coast, warning that high concentrations of microplastics have been recorded in the district for several years. In the centre’s statement issued on Tuesday, Loizides said the issue is neither new nor unexpected, pointing to data collected […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 09:01

Cyprus strengthens maritime ties at Rome summit

Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis attended the gala dinner held on the sidelines of the ICS 2026 Shaping the Future of Shipping Summit in Rome, as Cyprus continues to strengthen its presence in international maritime discussions.  The event, organised by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) in cooperation with Confitarma, the Italian Confederation of Shipowners, brought together senior industry figures, government […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 09:01

Wizz Air operational strategy aims for greater schedule stability

Wizz Air this week announced it has increased its summer operations to meet high seasonal demand, currently managing 1,200 flights per day and transporting over 200,000 passengers daily. The carrier has implemented several operational measures designed to stabilise its schedule and address the common challenges of the European peak travel season, such as adverse weather, […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 08:47

Defence sector set for export growth as Cyprus pursues new partnerships

Cyprus’ presence at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris has emphasised the country’s growing effort to turn its defence industry from a small research-led sector into a more outward-looking part of the economy, officials said. Speaking on CyBC’s daytime show ‘Apo Mera se Mera’, deputy secretary general of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) Andreas Andreou said Cypriot companies had presented defence and technology […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 08:42

Police probe TikTok opium ring after seizures exceed 20kg

Police believe they have dismantled a network suspected of distributing opiate-based substances through social media after a series of seizures exceeding 20 kilogrammes over the past ten days, with a 35-year-old man arrested in the latest operation. Investigators from the drug squad (Ykan) received information suggesting significant quantities of dried poppy pods were being circulated […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 08:32

Two test positive for drug driving during overnight police operations

Police carried out a series of coordinated operations nationwide throughout Monday night, resulting in four arrests, 247 traffic offence reports and two drivers testing positive in preliminary drug screenings. According to police, four people were arrested for offences including unlawful residence in the republic and various traffic-related violations. Officers also conducted extensive checks on motorists, […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 08:31

Seafarers should never become victims of conflict, says IMO

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has used this year’s Day of the Seafarer to call for greater protection for crews working in dangerous waters, warning that ships carry “more than cargo” when they pass through areas affected by conflict and geopolitical tension.  In a special message for the campaign, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said the day was an opportunity to recognise […]

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