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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 16:30

Columbia Group marks growing presence in Greece

Columbia Group has reaffirmed its growing presence in Greece, with CEO Andreas Hadjipetrou pointing to the company’s expanding fleet under management for Greek clients and its long-standing focus on trusted partnerships.  The comments came during an exclusive evening of networking and hospitality in Athens this week, held in the run-up to Posidonia 2026, one of the […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 16:24

Iran declares support for Hezbollah with wider peace deal in doubt

Iran has reaffirmed support for its Lebanese ally Hezbollah and demanded Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon, underscoring complications facing an interim deal to end the broader conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Iran has made a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah a condition for any peace deal with Washington to resolve the regional war, now […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 16:00

No new foot-and-mouth cases detected as culling nears completion

Eight samples taken on Thursday as part of efforts to contain the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak returned negative results, while the remaining animal culls are expected to be completed by the end of Friday, members of the scientific advisory committee said following a meeting with farming organisations. Speaking after the meeting, committee member and president of […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 15:59

Herrington, Geria out to make most of first call-ups

Lucas Herrington and Jason Geria were born 14 years apart and have taken very different journeys to the World Cup, but both are determined to put their best foot forward after making the cut for the Australia squad.Herrington, at 18 the youngest player in the Socceroos squad and 11th youngest in the tournament, has enjoyed […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 15:54

Minimum pensions to rise, but not by 125%, minister says

Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas has ruled out proposals to raise pensions by 125% , while stressing that any increases must remain compatible with the sustainability of the Social Insurance Fund and fiscal stability. Speaking to CyBC radio on Friday, Mousiouttas said minimum pensions would be substantially higher than they have been in recent decades but […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 15:44

Konia murder suspect denies premeditated killing as case heads to trial

A 58-year-old man on Friday pleaded not guilty before the Paphos criminal court to a charge of premeditated murder over the death of 26-year-old Alexandros Antoniou. Responding to the charges read by state lawyer Andreas Hadjikyrou the accused denied the allegation that he planned the killing of Antoniou but admitted to carrying a knife outside […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 15:36

Eurobank updates 2026 financial calendar with revised dividend dates

Eurobank S.A. has updated its financial calendar for 2026, informing the investment community of revisions to key reporting and shareholder dates following an earlier announcement made on May 7, 2026. According to the revised timetable, the ex dividend date has been moved to June 10, 2026, revised from the previously communicated June 8, 2026. The […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 15:32

Invasion rape survivor faces eviction

A woman who was raped during the Turkish invasion of 1974 is facing the loss of her refugee home because of an outstanding debt to a banking institution, MEP Loukas Fourlas revealed on Friday. The case emerged shortly after the European Parliament’s Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality approved a resolution calling for recognition […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 15:21

Major drug bust reported in Kyrenia

More than nine kilograms of cannabis and 300 grammes of cocaine were seized in Kyrenia on Friday during a police operation, with authorities also recovering cash and equipment from a property linked to suspected drug activity. Two suspects aged 28 and 24 were arrested and remanded in custody after a search uncovered 9.023 kilograms of […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 15:20

Drone self-detonates in Romanian port as Black Sea threat widens

A maritime drone of the type used in the war in neighbouring Ukraine self-detonated on Friday in Romania’s Black Sea port of Constanta near an oil terminal, without causing any casualties, officials said. The explosion was the second major incident in a populated area in just a week as the spillover threat increases from the […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 15:15

Restaurant review: Why Ethos Vin may be Paphos’ most beautiful restaurant

There have long been wine bars in Paphos, but now there is Ethos Vin, located in a beautiful stone building in the historical part of the Old Town with quite possibly the most beautiful interior of any restaurant in Paphos. The main room is vast with a central bar and lots of tables and booths […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 15:14

Christodoulides calls on Turkey to fulfil obligations to join EU

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday called on Turkey to fulfil its obligations so as to be able to join the European Union, as he arrived in Montenegro, the country which at present appears to be in pole position to become the first country to join the bloc since 2013. “I am truly pleased because after […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 15:03

Alpha Bank highlights Famagusta’s role in Cyprus economy

Alpha Bank Cyprus this week held a business-focused event at the Amarande hotel in Ayia Napa, bringing together local stakeholders to underline the strategic role of the Famagusta district in the Cypriot economy and the bank’s continued support for its business community. The gathering, held on June 3, placed emphasis on local economic prospects, the […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 14:58

Turkey’s new generation eyes World Cup impact after absence

Turkey return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years buoyed up by gifted young players – including Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler – and by memories of their run to the 2002 semi-finals, but doubts over consistency and big-match temperament persist.Coach Vincenzo Montella guided Turkey through qualification with a series of […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 14:16

Cyprus GDP growth outpaces euro area despite slower momentum

Cyprus maintained stronger economic growth than both the euro area and the European Union in the first quarter of 2026, according to estimates released by Eurostat, despite a slowdown from the previous quarter. The figures published by the European Union’s statistical office showed that Cyprus’ gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 0.2 per cent quarter-on-quarter […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 14:12

Review of Euro (EUR) to Bitcoin (BTC) exchange options: compare pros and cons

Bitcoin is the dream of many people, because it is “digital gold” that opens up a lot of opportunities. However, BTC mining is available to a limited number of people, and for the rest there is an easier way – buying BTC. This is a sought-after asset, so there are several ways to acquire it. Each […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 14:02

Salmonella from chicken a la crème prime suspect in wedding poisoning outbreak

Salmonella has emerged as the leading suspected cause of a mass food poisoning outbreak from a wedding reception in Limassol, as laboratory investigations continue into an incident that left more than 70 people reporting symptoms and 21 requiring hospital treatment. Speaking on Friday, the health ministry’s sanitary services director, Herodotos Herodotou, said preliminary analyses had […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 13:57

Paraguay bank on Alfaro’s psychology-driven approach

Gustavo Alfaro is being hailed in Paraguay as the key figure behind the rapid turnaround of a team who had struggled in South American qualifying and are now World Cup-bound, with many crediting a strategy rooted in psychology.Since taking over in August 2024, the 63-year-old Argentine manager has won over both players and fans with […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 13:47

Demetra Holdings to examine quarterly financial results, completes buyback

Demetra Holdings Plc on Friday informed the investment community of its latest share buyback activity and provided a timeline for the release of its quarterly financial results. According to the announcement, the board of directors is scheduled to convene on June 16, 2026, to examine the quarterly financial results of the group for the period […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 13:45

Doers Summit Limassol 2026: tech, creativity and the future of digital experiences

Over May 21–22, 2026, Limassol once again became one of the key meeting points for the international technology and business community as Doers Summit Limassol 2026, previously known as Reflect Festival, brought together founders, investors, creative teams, tech leaders, startups, media representatives and ecosystem builders from across EMEA. Held at Kolla Factory, this year’s summit […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 13:40

Cyprus industry sees March growth led by manufacturing

Cyprus’ Industrial Turnover Index rose by 5.6 per cent in March 2026, reaching 144.7 units, according to figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat).  For the first three months of the year, the index recorded a cumulative increase of 2.8 per cent compared with the corresponding period of 2025.  The figures are calculated using 2021 as the base year, […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 13:32

Wizz Air adds 57,500 extra seats from Larnaca base due to strong demand

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air has announced that it will increase capacity from its Larnaca base earlier than originally planned, adding 57,500 extra seats during August and September in response to stronger-than-expected passenger demand. The airline said the move underlines its “commitment to the Cypriot market” and supports a significant expansion of its flight programme. According […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 13:20

Limassol Greens aims to reshape tourism and lifestyle sector

Limassol Greens officially inaugurated its integrated golf resort and residential development this week, 2026, marking a major milestone for one of Cyprus’ most ambitious tourism, lifestyle and investment projects. The ceremony, held on June 3, celebrated the evolution of the development, which first opened its doors in October 2025 and has since begun establishing a […]

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Kıbrıs 05.06.2026 13:11

Cyprus-based Tototheo joins forces with Eutelsat

Satellite operator Eutelsat and Cyprus-based Tototheo Global have signed a new partnership agreement aimed at expanding Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity services across the maritime, enterprise and government sectors. Under the agreement, Tototheo Global will provide Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO services to maritime customers around the world while also acting as a key partner for enterprise, […]

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