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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 08:24

Third arrest made in Famagusta drugs bust

A 37-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday in connection with a major drugs investigation in the Famagusta district, as police continue inquiries into the seizure of large quantities of suspected narcotics. The arrest follows the discovery of more than six kilograms of cannabis resin and one kilogram of synthetic cannabis powder, commonly known as kief. […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 08:16

Temperatures climb to 37C as clear conditions continue

Temperatures in Nicosia are expected to reach 37C on Tuesday as largely sunny weather continues across Cyprus. According to the met office, conditions will remain mostly clear throughout the day, although some cloud is expected to develop over Troodos around midday and during the early afternoon. Coastal cities will remain cooler, with highs of 29C […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 08:11

John Denholm takes helm at ICS as shipping faces new period of uncertainty

John Denholm CBE has been appointed chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), succeeding Emanuele Grimaldi after four years at the head of the global shipowners’ body.  The decision was taken unanimously by the ICS Board of Directors at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting, held at Palazzo Valentini in Rome on June 22.  Denholm, a qualified chartered accountant, joined the […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 08:04

Russian strikes injure six in Ukraine as fuel crisis deepens into Siberia

Six people were wounded in Russian air strikes on Ukraine overnight on Tuesday, local authorities said, while Russia’s ongoing fuel crisis deepened into parts of Siberia. The strikes came in the wake of a Ukrainian attack on a plant producing electronics for missiles in Russia’s border Voronezh region on Monday that killed five people and […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 07:59

US waives Iran sanctions, Trump says he will ‘do what I have to’ if Tehran misbehaves

The United States waived sanctions on Iran for 60 days from Monday after the first talks under a nascent peace deal, with U.S. President Donald Trump saying he will “do what I have to do” if Iran does not stick to its side of the agreement. U.S. Vice President JD Vance said talks with Iranian […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 07:40

EU records €186.6 billion trade surplus with United Kingdom

The European Union recorded a significant €186.6 billion trade surplus with the United Kingdom during 2025, according to a report from Eurostat. The latest data indicates that the European Union exported goods worth €345.3 billion to the United Kingdom, while importing goods valued at €158.7 billion throughout the year. The report notes a historical shift […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: cost of living, state budget, tourism, students, startups

Cyprus’ hotel industry is looking to last-minute bookings to soften the impact of a difficult start to the summer season, although reservations remain below the levels hoteliers had expected, chairman of the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) Thanos Michaelides said.  Speaking on CyBC’s daytime show ‘Apo Mera se Mera‘, Michaelides said the sector had come under pressure after developments in March triggered disruption […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 06:30

SK Hynix overtakes Samsung as South Korea’s most valuable firm

SK Hynix on Monday overtook Samsung Electronics to become South Korea’s most valuable listed company, marking a dramatic reversal of fortunes for a chipmaker that two decades ago ​nearly collapsed under debt. The company, now the dominant supplier of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips used in AI systems for customers such as Nvidia (NVDA.O) and Alphabet’s […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 06:00

Global business leaders back faster electrification shift

Companies including Nestle (NESN.S) ‌and Ikea (IKEA.UL) on Monday urged governments to make electrification central to their economic strategies, to help reduce exposure to volatile fossil fuel costs and bolster energy security. In an open statement seen by Reuters and ​backed by 112 businesses from sectors including industrials, consumer goods and healthcare, they ​said exposure […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 05:40

Group I: Mbappé, Haaland score braces as France and Norway reach World Cup last 32

France cruise past Iraq as Mbappé hits milestone in storm-interrupted win Kylian Mbappe scored his second brace in as many matches as France eased into the last 32 with a 3-0 victory over Iraq on Monday in the first match of this World Cup beset by a lengthy weather stoppage. The goals for Mbappe, in […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 04:24

Invasive pufferfish pose ‘no threat to swimmers unless disturbed’

The invasive silver-cheeked toadfish poses no threat to bathers or swimmers, the fisheries department assured on Monday following recent reports and social media discussion suggesting the species could be dangerous to people in the water. Officials stressed there is no evidence of unprovoked attacks on humans and said concerns over swimmer safety have been exaggerated. […]

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Kıbrıs 23.06.2026 04:20

Our View: National Council’s role seems to be production of platitudes

Another National Council meeting was held on Monday so that President Nikos Christodoulides could inform the leaders of the parliamentary parties about the latest peace initiative undertaken by the UN. It is a streamlined national council as it now consists of just six leaders, two of whom – Odysseas Michaelides and Fidias Panayiotou – were […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 22:47

Cyprus presidency highlights progress on future of EU fisheries policy

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou on Monday highlighted progress made during Cyprus’ EU presidency on the future of European fisheries, funding for the sector and preparations for the next phase of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). Speaking after the first day of the final Agriculture and Fisheries Council under the Cyprus presidency in Luxembourg, Panayiotou said […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 22:29

Soccer-Milestone Messi sends Argentina to World Cup knockout stage

Argentina booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage on Monday as Lionel Messi recovered from an early penalty miss to score a record-breaking double in a 2-0 victory over Austria in Group J. The defending champions broke through before halftime when Messi initiated a slick move, then timed his run to meet Facundo […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 21:25

Issue of Anastasiades’ immunity unclear

The issue of whether former presidents enjoy immunity from prosecution is open to debate, two prominent lawyers told the Cyprus Mail on Monday, one day before former president Nicos Anastasiades will hold a news conference addressing the findings of the anti-corruption authority into the book Mafia State. Last week the anti-corruption authority said Anastasiades may be criminally liable on the […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 21:07

Lane closures planned on Pedoulas-Kykkos-Kambos road for maintenance works

The public works department announced that part of the Pedoulas-Kykkos-Kambos road will be subject to temporary lane closures from Friday, June 26, until Monday, July 6. According to the department, one lane of the road will be closed in sections of approximately 100 metres at a time on weekdays, excluding weekends, between 7am and 3pm. […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 20:32

Christodoulides says National Council may reconvene in early July

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday evening that the National Council may need to convene again in early July, amid ongoing efforts aimed at restarting Cyprus talks. Speaking to reporters ahead of a graduation ceremony at the University of Cyprus, Christodoulides described Monday morning’s first meeting of the council in its new composition following the […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 20:21

Cyprus stresses women’s role in peacebuilding at UN Security Council debate

Cyprus’ permanent representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Maria Michael, highlighted the indispensable role of women in conflict prevention and resolution during an open debate of the UN Security Council held on June 17 under Colombia’s presidency. According to an announcement issued on Monday, the discussion focused on the theme “Women, Peace and Security: Peace […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 20:16

Protesters demand Savvides and Angelides resign over Mafia State findings

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered to demand the resignation of attorney-general George Savvides and his deputy Savvas Angelides outside the legal service’s office in Nicosia on Monday evening following the publication of the anti-corruption authority’s findings into allegations raised in Makarios Drousiotis’ book Mafia State. The demonstration, organised by Akel and Volt, took place as the […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 20:11

Suspect arrested over cyberattack on north’s work permit portal

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the recent cyberattack targeting the north’s work permit portal, the Turkish Cypriot authorities announced, insisting that no data was lost or leaked. According to a written statement and reports in the Turkish Cypriot media, the individual allegedly linked to the incident was identified and arrested on June […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 19:48

Forestry department warns against illegal camping and fire risks

The forestry department on Monday urged the public to camp only in designated and organised campsites, warning that unauthorised camping in nature poses risks to sensitive ecosystems and increases the danger of wildfires. In a statement, the department said illegal camping in areas of particular ecological importance, such as the Akamas national forest park, together […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 19:42

Fire near Lympia brought under control before spreading

A fire that broke out on Monday afternoon within the administrative boundaries of the Lympia municipal district was brought under full control before it could spread, the forestry department said. According to the department, the blaze erupted at around 5pm. Firefighting operations involved six forestry department personnel with two fire engines, while a further six […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 19:38

Mazotos community urges President to reconsider desalination unit plans

The Mazotos community council has called on President Nikos Christodoulides to intervene and order the cancellation and review of plans for a mobile desalination unit in the area, citing environmental and archaeological concerns. In a letter addressed to the president, the council expressed its “strong concern, disappointment and opposition” to the decision to install the […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 19:31

North to investigate reported leak of 350,000 people’s data

The Turkish Cypriot authorities are to investigate reports that the personal data of more than 350,000 people was leaked after a file belonging to the Turkish Cypriot ‘health ministry’ was reportedly leaked on the dark web, ‘public works minister’ Erhan Arikli said on Monday. “There is an allegation. We are investigating it. Is there a […]

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