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Kıbrıs 19.06.2026 17:01

Taxi drivers warn of tourism downturn impact

Taxi drivers have voiced concern over the impact of declining tourism on the sector, warning that support measures may be needed if current conditions persist, they reported on Friday. The Pancyprian federation of urban taxis said a downturn linked to instability in the Middle East had affected business over the past four months, reducing economic […]

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Kıbrıs 19.06.2026 16:55

Monument to 1974 sexual abuse victims to be built

A monument is to be built in memorial of the victims of sexual violence during and after Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus in 1974, the non-profit organisation Zoe vs War Violence announced on Friday, with June 19 observed by the United Nations as the international day for the elimination of sexual violence in conflict. The monument’s […]

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Kıbrıs 19.06.2026 16:51

Why are tech businesses thriving in Cyprus?

Cyprus has quietly become one of Europe’s most successful technology hubs. While the island has long been known for its tourism industry and sunny climate, it is now attracting a growing number of international technology companies, investors and skilled professionals. From foreign exchange trading and cryptocurrency firms to online casino operators and fintech businesses, Cyprus […]

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Kıbrıs 19.06.2026 16:37

Lebanon ceasefire agreed, US official says after US-Iran talks in Switzerland scrapped

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon on Friday, a U.S. official said, after an escalation in fighting there jeopardised the chances of an interim agreement on ending the war in Iran turning into a lasting Middle East peace deal. U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland planned for Friday were cancelled as fighting flared in […]

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Kıbrıs 19.06.2026 16:12

24 election complaints under investigation

The office of the personal data protection commissioner said on Friday it is investigating 24 complaints lodged against political candidates and parties during the parliamentary elections in late May. Of the 24 complaints, 21 were filed against candidates and three against political parties. Most of the complaints concern unsolicited phone calls, text messages and emails […]

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Kıbrıs 19.06.2026 16:05

Motorcycle learners face new restrictions

The road transport department has announced that changes to learner motorcycle licensing will take effect from the first of next month, introducing stricter rules requiring learner riders to be shadowed on public roads during training. Under the new framework, learner riders will only be permitted to operate motorcycles on public roads for training purposes and […]

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Kıbrıs 19.06.2026 16:02

EU banking assets grow while profitability remains steady

The European Central Bank (ECB) released its consolidated banking data on Friday, revealing that total assets held by EU-headquartered credit institutions rose by 1.6 per cent to reach €33.50 trillion by the end of December 2025. During this same period, the aggregate non-performing loans ratio for the EU banking system remained stable at 1.97 per […]

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Kıbrıs 19.06.2026 15:55

Zelenskiy: best guarantee of Europe’s future is fast-track EU membership for Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told an EU summit on Thursday the future of Europe was being shaped by the defence of Ukraine and the best security guarantee for the bloc’s future was to grant Kyiv fast-track membership. Zelenskiy said he told member states that Ukraine wanted the war against Russia to be over by the end […]

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Kıbrıs 19.06.2026 15:53

Iran to lodge FIFA complaint over World Cup travel restrictions

Iran plans to lodge a complaint with football’s world governing body FIFA over travel restrictions its team is facing in the U.S. at the World Cup. Due to uncertainty over visas and the conflict with the U.S., the Iranian team are commuting from their tournament base in co-host Mexico for their three group games in […]

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Kıbrıs 19.06.2026 15:30

Limassol institution that still gets the basics right

When I booked a table at Ship Inn for a Monday evening, I expected a relatively quiet outing on what is usually one of the least busy nights of the week, particularly after the regular football season has wrapped up and the 2026 World Cup hasn’t started yet. Yet the renowned Limassol pub was buzzing […]

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Kıbrıs 19.06.2026 15:29

Rialto World Music Festival pumps up the volume

Summer in Cyprus is about to get busier as more annual events make their comeback. In Limassol, the Rialto Theatre is working towards the realisation of a long-standing cultural institution – the Cyprus Rialto World Music Festival. Back this July 8 to 21 for its 21st edition, the festival will fill summer evenings with musical […]

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Kıbrıs 19.06.2026 15:28

Fuel prices expected to fall further

The preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran is expected to lead to further reductions in fuel prices, the energy ministry said on Monday. “There was a de-escalation in both crude oil prices and refinery prices,” consumer protection service director Constantinos Karagiorgis said. According to ministry data, the average price of unleaded 95 petrol […]

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Kıbrıs 19.06.2026 15:25

Middle East conflict hits Cyprus economic outlook

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday revised down its forecasts for economic growth in 2026 and 2027, citing the continuing war in the Middle East and warning that risks remain skewed towards weaker growth and higher inflation. Under its June 2026 projections, the central bank lowered its forecast for gross domestic product (GDP) […]

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Kıbrıs 19.06.2026 14:57

Italy’s Meloni says Trump ‘totally invented’ story that she begged him for photo

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused her one-time close ally Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her on Friday, after the U.S. President told an Italian TV channel that she had “begged” him to take a photo with her at a G7 summit. Meloni said she was “astonished” by his comments, which were “completely […]

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Kıbrıs 19.06.2026 14:38

African lawmakers back push for tougher anti-LGBT laws after Ghana conference

Lawmakers from more than a dozen African countries have pledged to push new bills restricting LGBT rights, after a conference in Ghana that brought together self-described “pro-family” activists from across Africa and Europe, participants said. The African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family Values and Sovereignty took place in Accra on June 3–6, a week after Ghana’s […]

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Kıbrıs 19.06.2026 14:34

EU leaders set to clash over bloc’s next seven-year budget

European Union leaders headed for a clash over the bloc’s budget on Friday after both net contributors and beneficiaries criticised an initial proposal on what the EU should pay for from 2028 to 2034 – and where the money should come from. The EU budget is how the 27-member bloc finances all of its policies […]

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Kıbrıs 19.06.2026 14:19

Obama celebrates opening of his presidential museum with call to citizenship

The 44th U.S. president, who left office nearly a decade ago, led a crowd of thousands on Thursday attending a music-filled grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center, a lakefront Chicago campus of granite, nature and art honoring and archiving his administration. He was joined by his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama, and a […]

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Kıbrıs 19.06.2026 14:08

In Cyprus first, gymnast has new move named after her

Cyprus rhythmic gymnast Vera Tugolukova has had a new element, called the Tugolukovas Pivot, named after her by World Gymnastics (FIG), the governing body for gymnastics, the Cyprus Athletics Organisation said on Friday. “The Tugolukovas Pivot will now be part of the sport’s global history, and Vera’s name will remain recorded in the FIG Code […]

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Kıbrıs 19.06.2026 13:56

As the Crypto bear market deepens, SaintQuant points to quantitative strategies built for falling markets

With Bitcoin down roughly 45% from its October 2025 highs, SaintQuant describes how market-neutral, AI-driven strategies are designed to pursue stable returns regardless of price direction. CAIRNS, Queensland — June 18, 2026 — The cryptocurrency market is in the grip of a prolonged downturn. Bitcoin, which traded above $120,000 last October, has fallen into the […]

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Kıbrıs 19.06.2026 13:43

“THE CHRISTMAS CAROLS” WINS 3 IRIS AWARDS 2026

The successful Greek production won three awards at the Iris Awards of the Greek Academy of Cinema. June 2026 – “The Christmas Carols” has turned its Iris Award nominations into wins. The local box office success, directed by Christos Kanakis, has taken home 3 Iris Awards 2026 for Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, and […]

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Kıbrıs 19.06.2026 13:38

Shipping cautiously returns to Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz traffic rises, but security risks continue to slow full return to normality  Ships have begun leaving the Persian Gulf after the US and Iran agreed to ease restrictions around the Strait of Hormuz, allowing traffic through one of the world’s most important energy routes to gradually resume.  Tankers, liquefied natural gas carriers and vehicle carriers are […]

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Kıbrıs 19.06.2026 13:37

Digital payments move from convenience layer to financial infrastructure as Europe’s regulatory landscape shifts

For much of the past decade, digital payments were discussed primarily in terms of convenience – faster checkout, simpler transfers, less paperwork. That framing is now outdated. Digital payments have become part of the core infrastructure of the European financial system, and the regulatory response reflects that shift. The European Central Bank’s most recent payments […]

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Kıbrıs 19.06.2026 13:05

Nicosia aims to become a premier destination for accessible sports tourism

Strovolos and the wider Nicosia area are set to be promoted as a model accessible sports and tourism destination through the implementation of the European project SPORTS4ALL. The 24-month project, which is being carried out under the Interreg VI-A Greece-Cyprus Cooperation Programme, will run from December 2025 until December 2027. The partnership behind the initiative […]

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Kıbrıs 19.06.2026 13:03

Champions Arsenal host promoted Coventry in 2026-27 Premier League opener

Premier League champions Arsenal will begin their title defence at home to newly promoted Coventry City when the 2026–27 season kicks off on August 21. Coventry return to the top flight for the first time in 25 years and face a daunting test against Mikel Arteta’s side, who ended a 22-year wait for the title […]

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