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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 08:38

Police probe murder after body believed to be missing student found in Larnaca

A  murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a male body in the Larnaca district over the weekend, believed to be that of a Bangladeshi student which had been missing for more than a week. “There are indications that personal items found at the scene belong to the abducted student,” the police told […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 08:38

Keir Starmer could set out exit timetable as Andy Burnham emerges as successor

Prime Minister Keir Starmer could on Monday set out a timetable for his departure and usher in an orderly transfer of power to rival Andy Burnham, paving the way for Britain’s seventh leader in a decade. Less than two years after Starmer won a landslide election victory that promised to end Britain’s chaotic politics, one […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 08:30

Global server market surges as AI spending accelerates

The worldwide server market generated $122.6 billion in vendor revenue during the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest figures from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker. The result represented a 30.4 per cent year-on-year increase, up from $94.1 billion in the corresponding quarter of 2025. According to IDC, the strong performance reflected the growing […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 08:20

Today’s weather: Clear morning, afternoon storms

The week begins mostly clear, with periods of increased cloud cover. From around midday onwards, developing clouds may trigger isolated showers or thunderstorms, mainly over the mountains and possibly in some inland areas. Temperatures will rise to around 37 degrees Celsius inland, around 29 degrees on the west coast, around 32 degrees on the rest […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 08:00

Managed loans in Greece edge lower to €79.6bn

The Bank of Greece has reported a decline in the value of loans managed by domestic credit servicing companies and transferred to specialised financial institutions abroad. The total nominal value of these loans fell by €118 million during the first quarter of 2026, reaching €79.59 billion at the end of the quarter. This compared with […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 07:30

Meta and Google push industry towards XR glasses

Global shipments of extended reality (XR) headwear are expected to decline by 12 per cent to 6.2 million units in 2026, according to the latest forecast released by market research company Omdia, although the sector is projected to return to growth the following year. The research firm said worldwide shipments are forecast to rise to […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 07:00

Regulatory simplification remains focus for European financial regulator

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently published its 2025 annual report, showcasing a year defined by enhanced supervision, regulatory simplification, and digital innovation. The report detailed how the regulator navigated global uncertainty and discussions surrounding the Savings and Investments Union to maintain orderly and resilient capital markets. “2025 was a pivotal year for […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 06:00

Euro area records €16 billion surplus in April

The euro area current account recorded a surplus of €16 billion in April 2026, marking an increase from the €15 billion surplus observed in the previous month, according to data from the European Central Bank (ECB). This monthly figure was supported by surpluses in goods and services, which reached €17 billion and €15 billion respectively. […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 04:24

New House committees begin work this wek

Parliamentary committees will begin meeting this week under the new composition of the House of representatives following the May 24 election, marking the formal resumption of parliamentary business after the vote. Ministers, government officials and auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou are scheduled to appear before committees as MPs begin examining legislation, regulations and various public policy issues. […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 04:20

Cyprus reflected in a Ukrainian mirror

The geopolitical chessboard of the Eastern Mediterranean is a harsh, unforgiving arena where the survival of smaller states depends entirely on a cold, pragmatic calculation of the regional balance of power. For the Republic of Cyprus, the margin for error was entirely exhausted over half a century ago when a catastrophic coup d’état precipitated the […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 00:20

Group G: Iran battle for 0-0 draw with 10-man Belgium, Salah magic inspires Egypt to victory over New Zealand

Iran used seven saves from Alireza Beiranvand and a man advantage from a Belgium red card to pull out a 0-0 draw in the second consecutive tie for both teams in World Cup Group G play Sunday afternoon in Inglewood, Calif. Beiranvand, 33, earned his second clean sheet in his seventh appearance across three World […]

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Kıbrıs 22.06.2026 00:01

Group H: Spain stride to one-sided victory over Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde stand tall against Uruguay

Yamal-inspired Spain stride to one-sided victory over Saudi Arabia Inspired by Lamine Yamal, Spain strolled to a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Group H on Sunday, where Mikel Oyarzabal restored his reputation with two goals and Luis de la Fuente’s side found their groove after an underwhelming World Cup opener. Yamal opened the scoring […]

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Kıbrıs 21.06.2026 20:31

Cyprus shipping deputy minister to attend ICS conference in Rome

Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis will depart for Rome on Monday for a three-day working visit centred on an international shipping conference and a series of bilateral meetings with regional counterparts and maritime stakeholders. According to an official announcement from the ministry, the visit will take place between June 22, 2026, and June 24, […]

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Kıbrıs 21.06.2026 17:24

Can you go a day without your phone?

Can you go a day without your phone? The honest answer, for most of us, is no. We depend on them for time, contacts, news, calendars, and directions, which has made us reliant on these devices. This constant flow of information has gradually distanced us from the world around us, making it harder to be […]

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Kıbrıs 21.06.2026 17:00

Scientists decipher ancient origins of the Euphrates River

Uruk, the world’s first metropolis and the birthplace of written language, was nourished by the Euphrates River, as was Babylon, ancient ​Mesopotamia’s grandest city. The fertile plain between the Euphrates and its companion waterway, the Tigris River, was one of humankind’s cradles of civilization. Researchers now have ‌deciphered how the Euphrates first formed, looking much […]

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Kıbrıs 21.06.2026 16:35

Marquez storms to Czech MotoGP victory with late pass on Bagnaia

Ducati’s Marc Marquez claimed a thrilling victory at the Czech Grand Prix on Sunday, the seven-time MotoGP champion producing a late overtake of teammate Francesco Bagnaia to seal the win at Brno. Starting fourth on the grid, Marquez shadowed Bagnaia for much of the race before making his decisive move on lap 16. He then […]

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Kıbrıs 21.06.2026 16:17

Israeli soldiers in Lebanon are free to take action if under threat, Israel’s Katz says

Israeli soldiers are free to act without restriction to eliminate threats in Lebanon, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday, adding troops remained in position in what Israel refers to as a security zone. A ceasefire with Iran-backed Hezbollah took effect on Friday after months of escalating violence, but on Saturday Israeli strikes killed […]

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Kıbrıs 21.06.2026 16:12

New square and parking facility inaugurated in Gourri

A new village square and semi-underground car park were officially inaugurated in the Troodos mountain village of Gourri on Sunday, with the government describing the €1.8 million project as part of a broader effort to revitalise rural and mountain communities across the island. The project, co-financed through European and national funds, is intended to upgrade […]

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Kıbrıs 21.06.2026 15:33

Windcraft Music Fest transforms Cyprus village into music, culture hub

Balkan, jazz, folk and experimental wind music is blowing this way as the Windcraft Music Fest returns to Katydata village on July 24-26. The quiet Nicosia district village will come alive with late-night concerts, workshops, exhibitions, walks and music-filled experiences. Artists from Cyprus and abroad, original collaborations and musical traditions from around the world meet […]

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Kıbrıs 21.06.2026 15:29

Erdogan orders talks to reopen Orthodox Christian seminary in Turkey, a focus for Trump

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan ordered officials on Sunday to resume talks on reopening an Orthodox Christian seminary near Istanbul, an issue raised by U.S. President Donald Trump, who is expected to visit Ankara next month for a NATO summit. The Halki seminary, founded in 1844 and shut by the Turkish state in 1971, played a […]

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Kıbrıs 21.06.2026 15:13

Can Cyprus lure its diaspora home?

The government has placed the repatriation of skilled professionals at the heart of its economic strategy, launching an ambitious campaign to reverse decades of skilled Cypriots’ exodus abroad. The programme, branded Minds in Cyprus, has been presented as a flagship effort to address perennial labour shortages in key sectors. This includes careers in STEM with […]

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Kıbrıs 21.06.2026 14:52

A reflection on life and death

A different kind of column today. A personal one. Not so long ago, I wrote about Albert Camus and the absurdity of life. This came back to haunt me when the news reached me about the loss of a very special person in my life. Pola Kyprianides was certainly, by general admission, a unique human […]

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Kıbrıs 21.06.2026 13:59

Brilliant Henry wraps up victory for New Zealand as England collapse

New Zealand pace bowler Matt Henry ran through England’s tail to give his side a 233-run victory in the second test at The Oval to level the series at 1-1 on Sunday. Starting the fifth day on 182-5 chasing a notional 463 for an unlikely victory, England folded quickly and were all out for 209 […]

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Kıbrıs 21.06.2026 13:30

Teen scientists are tracking plastic pollution across Europe’s rivers

Thousands of teenagers across Europe have tracked plastic pollution in rivers, and the data they collected is starting to make waves. By Tom Cassauwers Along a small stream in Spain, groups of teenagers are at work. One hovers around a black tarpaulin covered in wet pieces of plastic. Another stands on a small bridge, fishing […]

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