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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 12:56

Ancient Cypriot artefact returned from France

A Cypriot artefact dating back to around 600 BC has been returned to Cyprus on Monday following a year-long effort involving authorities in Cyprus and France. The antiquities department announced that the artefact was officially handed over to the Cypriot embassy in Paris last week, after being identified in an online auction in France in […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 12:39

Booking.com honours Cap St Georges as Click. EMEA 2026 Partner Spotlight

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort is proud to announce that it has been recognised as the Click. EMEA 2026 Partner Spotlight Property, selected from among 1,000 hotels and resorts across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) by Booking.com, one of the world’s leading travel platforms. The prestigious distinction was revealed during Click. EMEA […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 12:33

Greek shipowner names new supertanker after basketball team

Greek shipowner Nikos Tsakos has given two new supertankers names drawn from basketball, using the announcement to renew his call for a stronger Greek flag presence across Greek-owned shipping.  Speaking at the Piraeus Marine Club, Tsakos said two under-construction VLCCs belonging to the Tsakos group would be named “EuroLeague 26” and “NY Knicks”, according to Newmoney.  Both vessels, he said, […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 12:18

‘Hold Onto Me’ wins Orpheus Award at LAGFF, to screen at SIFF in Shanghai

The international journey of Hold Onto Me (Κράτα Με), directed by acclaimed Cypriot filmmaker Myrsini Aristidou, continues with many major new milestones: winning the Orpheus Award for Best Feature Fiction at the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF) and being selected to screen at the prestigious Belt and Road Film Week of the Shanghai International […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 12:08

Explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facility injures 54, leaves 18 missing

Fifty-four people were injured and 18 are missing after an explosion at Qatar’s massive Ras Laffan liquefied natural (LNG) gas complex which occurred as workers were restarting operations halted after an Iranian attack in March. Authorities said a ‘technical accident’ occurred at the Barzan local gas supply facility on Sunday evening and that there was […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 12:01

Govt delays pension reform bill to allow further dialogue

The government has postponed the presentation of its pension reform bill, with Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas conceding that additional time will be given for consultations in an effort to secure broader consensus before the legislation is finalised. Speaking to newspaper Politis on Monday, Mousiouttas said the bill would not be presented to cabinet this week […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 12:01

Europe heatwave intensifies as France issues red alerts and UK braces for 38C temperatures

Europe’s heatwave intensified on Monday, with France placing nearly half the country under its highest weather alert, Britain bracing for temperatures approaching 38 degrees Celsius (100 Fahrenheit), and authorities across the continent warning of mounting risks to health, infrastructure and public services. The scorching conditions are being driven by a mass of hot air moving […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 11:57

‘*Dimman ·Liman’: FANEROMENI26 to feature immersive musical-theatrical work

Taking place on June 25, 2026, the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation’s (BoCCF’s) Faneromeni26 Festival programme will feature the musical performance “*Dimman ·Liman”. The show is a contemporary musical-theatrical project that draws inspiration from Cyprus’ intangible cultural heritage and, specifically, from spells as a practice of daily life, as preserved in written sources. Through a […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 11:44

MAS Supermarkets Group event sees €23,640 donated to ‘One Dream One Wish’ charity

The MAS Supermarkets Group held a special community event on June 13, 2026, at MAS Micropolis in Pera Chorio Nisou, bringing together gastronomy, entertainment and social contribution in a unique celebration. The highlight of the event was the handover of a donation cheque for €23,640 to George Penintaex, President of the “One Dream One Wish” […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 11:38

UK Prime Minister Starmer says he will resign

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Monday he would resign, with a new leader to be in place by the time parliament returns in September. Less than two years after he won a landslide election victory that promised to end chaos in British politics, Starmer said he would support whoever replaced him. PRESSURE […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 11:25

HELLENiQ ENERGY expands strategic tie with Chevron to include ‘Block 10’

HELLENiQ ENERGY and Chevron have announced an agreement for Chevron to participate in the “Block 10” offshore concession, located off the coast of the Gulf of Kyparissia in the southern Ionian Sea. Under the terms of the agreement: With this agreement, Chevron is now participating in five (5) concessions with subsidiaries of HELLENiQ ENERGY in […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 11:01

New Nissan LEAF wins major awards ahead of market debut

The all-new Nissan LEAF is already demonstrating the scale of its ambitions, securing one of the automotive industry’s most prestigious accolades before its commercial launch. Nissan’s latest electric model has been named the “Editor’s Choice” at the Autotrader Drivers’ Choice Awards 2026, receiving the highest honour presented by the editorial team of the United Kingdom’s […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 10:50

Carob Awards 2026: fourth edition of island’s ads, comms festival calls for submissions

Preparations for the country’s biggest advertising and communications event are proceeding at a brisk pace, and the Organising Committee’s goal is to deliver yet another outstanding event that will showcase the industry’s creativity, strategic thinking and excellence. Submissions are now open, giving advertising agencies, communications firms and creative teams the opportunity to showcase their work […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 10:36

Reported new Cyprus problem plan ‘neither necessary nor appropriate’

A reported new power-sharing plan to bring about a solution to the Cyprus problem is “neither necessary nor appropriate”, former Turkish Cypriot chief negotiator for the Cyprus problem Ozdil Nami has said. “The two sides have already negotiated and agreed upon the essential elements of governance through a Cypriot-owned, Cypriot-led process. Even on the issue […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 10:35

Coral Cyprus, Shell service stations launch new Shell V-Power, Shell GO+ drive

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) presented its new major campaign for the latest generation Shell V-Power fuels and Shell GO+ app, through which three participants will have the opportunity to be named winners, each receiving a brand-new Jeep® Avenger. The campaign was launched at an event held on June 17, 2026 at The Anama Concept, in […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 10:20

Fifteen arrested in overnight police checks

A total of fifteen people were arrested during nationwide checks carried out overnight, the police said on Monday. The arrests were linked to offences including living in Cyprus without the requisite residence documents, burglary, theft and traffic violations. Officers stopped 538 vehicles and checked 713 drivers and passengers. A total of 341 traffic citations were […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 10:15

SquareOne unveils ZOIA, a new landmark residential development in Kato Polemidia

SquareOne, one of Cyprus’ most active property developers, announces the launch of ZOIA, a contemporary residential community comprising four buildings and 147 apartments in Kato Polemidia, Limassol. Designed to combine modern architecture, quality amenities and flexible ownership opportunities, ZOIA responds to the growing demand for high-quality residential living in one of Limassol’s fastest-growing areas. The […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 10:11

10 kilos of opiates found in Nicosia home

A 35-year-old man was arrested after police seized a total of ten kilograms of opiates from his Nicosia home on Sunday. The arrest followed a search of the suspect’s home during which police officers found a total of 54 airtight packages containing dried poppy pods, with a total gross weight of ten kilograms, as well […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 10:04

First cohort of NUP, China’s Baoding University joint programme graduates

A historic moment for Neapolis University Paphos (NUP), as well as for the international presence of Cypriot higher education, was marked by the graduation ceremony for the first graduates of the joint undergraduate programme in Civil Engineering, offered in collaboration with Baoding University of Technology in the People’s Republic of China. The ceremony took place […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 10:00

Fashion, sneakers and urban culture: Cyprus Streetwear Expo

One of Cyprus’ biggest celebrations of streetwear culture is fast approaching, filling a seaside Limassol location with fashion lovers, sneaker enthusiasts and creatives from across the island. Get ready for the Cyprus Streetwear Expo by Carlsberg on June 28. Guaba Beach Bar hosts the event, and is ready to welcome thousands of visitors once again. […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 09:51

Students to gain paid work experience under new university agreement

Cyprus is set to become the starting point for a new partnership between the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and K Treppides & Co Group, after the two sides signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at bringing university education closer to the workplace.  The agreement, signed on Monday, June 15, 2026, focuses on the School of Economics and Political […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 09:14

Cyprus hotels hope summer arrives fashionably late

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 22.06.2026 09:01

Cyprus business council joins EU forum in Dubai as trade talks gain pace

The Cyprus Business Council (CBC) in Dubai took part in an EU Business Forum meeting on June 19, as European business stakeholders discussed regional developments, sectoral priorities and the next steps for EU-UAE economic cooperation.  The in-person meeting was jointly hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the UAE and the Cyprus Business Council – Dubai, […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 08:48

CySEC opens bidding process for two projects

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has launched two new public tenders covering regulatory support services and cloud infrastructure, with submission deadlines set for July 2026. Firstly, the regulator announced the publication of Tender No. 02/2026, which concerns the provision of expert services to support the assessment of applications and changes involving a broad […]

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