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Kıbrıs 18.06.2026 14:07

Limassol council faces defining vote on future of zoo

The future of the Limassol zoo is set to be decided on Thursday, with the municipal council expected to vote on whether the facility should continue housing animals or be transformed into a new biodiversity and environmental centre. At the heart of the debate is a proposal prepared by the Cyprus Centre for Environmental Research […]

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Kıbrıs 18.06.2026 14:07

Coffee Berry Cyprus: celebrating 10 years together

Coffee Berry, a member of Zorbas Group, is celebrating 10 successful years in the Cypriot market. To mark this important milestone, a special event was held on June 10, 2026 at Pinolo, highlighting the brand’s decade-long journey in Cyprus, its commitment to high quality and the strong relationships it has built with customers over the […]

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Kıbrıs 18.06.2026 13:51

Frederick University to launch Computer Science programme in China

Frederick University is pleased to announce the forthcoming launch of a joint undergraduate programme in Computer Science and Technology in China, offered in partnership with Hangzhou Dianzi University, Information Engineering College (HZIEE). The programme received official accreditation and approval from the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China in May 2026. The accreditation […]

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Kıbrıs 18.06.2026 13:36

AI creates a two-track global labour market, says PwC

AI is reshaping the global labour market into two distinct paths, while rewarding human skills such as judgement, creativity and leadership, according to a report from consulting and advisory firm PwC. The report, which analysed more than one billion job ads across six continents, found that AI is rapidly changing the skills employers want most […]

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Kıbrıs 18.06.2026 13:34

David Hunter dies aged 78

David Hunter, the man who was convicted of manslaughter in 2023 after killing his seriously ill wife, died on Thursday at the age of 78. He had been rushed to hospital on Wednesday, with sources having told the Cyprus Mail at the time that he had been admitted to hospital due to heart failure. More […]

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Kıbrıs 18.06.2026 13:33

Consumers face fresh price rises in basic goods

Prices for several basic consumer goods continued to rise in May, according to the consumer protection service, as inflationary pressures remained visible across household staples ranging from cold cuts and baby food to coffee, eggs and detergents. The service’s price observatory, which tracks the weighted average price of 250 basic consumer products across 400 retail […]

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Kıbrıs 18.06.2026 13:28

UNIC research featured in ‘Physics of Fluids’, highlighted by ‘AIP Scilight’

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) is pleased to announce that the research article “Uncertainty-Aware Artificial Intelligence Reconstruction of Wall-Pressure Dynamics from Sparse Data in Extreme Flows” has been selected as a Featured Article by Physics of Fluids, published by the American Institute of Physics (AIP). The article will be promoted prominently on the journal homepage […]

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Kıbrıs 18.06.2026 13:19

Cyprus Economy 2026: the numbers prosper, real value leaks away

Macroeconomic stability is real, but it is not enough. The challenge of the next decade is to move from an economy that attracts wealth to an economy that produces knowledge, technology and domestic value added. Co-authors: Nikolaos Antonakakis, Professor of Economics and Director of the School of Business, University of Nicosia, School of Business, Department […]

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Kıbrıs 18.06.2026 13:12

Man arrested as union calls for greater protection for welfare officers

A 51-year-old man was arrested Thursday morning for allegedly damaging the windshields of five vehicles belonging to Social Welfare Services (SWS) employees. Police said the incident occurred outside the Agioi Anargyroi SWS office in Larnaca and is being investigated. In response to the incident, the social services branch of the trade union Isotita announced a […]

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Kıbrıs 18.06.2026 13:05

‘Behind every safe flight’: National Guard declares 2026 the ‘Year of Maintenance’

Military strength depends not only on acquiring advanced weapons systems and equipment, but also on keeping them reliable and operational through continuous, high-quality maintenance, National Guard chief lieutenant general Emmanouel Theodorou said on Thursday. Addressing an aviation conference at the Andreas Papandreou air base in Paphos, Theodorou stressed that the work carried out by engineers […]

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Kıbrıs 18.06.2026 13:02

Europe must overcome fragmentation to scale startups, says expert

Regulation must keep pace with fast-moving startups, says Kruczkowska Europe’s innovation ecosystem must address persistent fragmentation and strengthen cross-border coordination if startups are to grow into global scale-ups, according to director of innovation development at the Polish Development Fund Eliza Kruczkowska. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail on the sidelines of the 2026 European Innovation Council […]

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Kıbrıs 18.06.2026 12:57

Former Mokas chief denies Mafia State report allegations

Eva Rossidou-Papakyriakou, the former head of Mokas, the police’s anti-money laundering unit, on Thursday denied all accusations made against her in the anti-corruption authority’s Mafia State report, saying that they “do not correspond to reality”. The report found that she may be criminally liable for abuse of power and neglect of official duty, stating that […]

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Kıbrıs 18.06.2026 12:49

Seagate delay exposes flaws in law on dangerous buildings, Limassol EOA chief says

Nearly a month after the Limassol district local government organisation (EOA) applied for a court order to evacuate the unsafe Seagate apartment complex in the Yermasoyia tourist area, no decision has yet been issued, exposing what its president described as the shortcomings of the current legal framework. The building partially collapsed on April 11, leaving […]

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Kıbrıs 18.06.2026 12:34

Metsola: the EU will be truly united only when Cyprus is united

European Parliament president Roberta Metsola on Thursday stressed her support for efforts to reunify Cyprus, saying that “the European Union will be truly united only when Cyprus is united”. “The way forward is clear: a sovereign, European state, based on a bicommunal, bizonal federation, in accordance with the United Nations resolutions and in accordance with […]

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Kıbrıs 18.06.2026 12:28

Tax commission joins expanded Mafia State probe in unprecedent move

President Nikos Christodoulides is facing renewed pressure to demonstrate his independence from former president Nicos Anastasiades after the anti-corruption authority’s findings in the Mafia State case were formally expanded to include scrutiny by the tax commissioner, Sotiris Markides. The authority’s findings will, for the first time, be transmitted to the tax commissioner under recently approved […]

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Kıbrıs 18.06.2026 12:27

Unquenchable Scottish thirst for beer pushes Boston bars to the limit

Bars in Boston are gearing up for a second tidal wave of drinking by Scotland’s Tartan Army of football fans who nearly drained some pubs of all their beer in the first weekend of their World Cup occupation of the city. When Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 on Saturday in their first World Cup appearance since […]

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Kıbrıs 18.06.2026 12:25

Persianis puts global risks in focus as iFX EXPO enters final day

Outgoing Fiscal Council president Michalis Persianis joined Darius Anucauskas, Chief Market Analyst at Markets.com, on Thursday for a timely discussion on the forces shaping the global economy, as the iFX EXPO entered its final day in Limassol. The interview, titled ‘The Macro Shock Era: What’s Next For The Global Economy’, opened the second day in the Speaker Hall, setting the tone for […]

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Kıbrıs 18.06.2026 12:20

Cyprus construction costs continue to rise

Cyprus’ construction material prices climbed further in May, according to the state statistical service (Cystat), with higher costs for metals, wood and electromechanical products continuing to shape the outlook for the island’s building sector. Specifically, the Price Index of Construction Materials reached 122.07 units in May 2026, with 2021 acting as the base year set […]

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Kıbrıs 18.06.2026 12:00

Cypriot film ‘Hold Onto Me’ wins top Los Angeles award, heads to Shanghai

Cypriot director Myrsini Aristidou’s feature film Hold Onto Me won the top fiction prize at the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival, public relations and media strategy manager, Phoebe Miltiadous said on Thursday. The film received the Orpheus Award for Best Feature Fiction following its screening at the festival’s closing ceremony at the Egyptian Theatre on […]

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Kıbrıs 18.06.2026 11:56

British couple caught with illegal cigarettes at airport

A British couple was arrested by customs officials at Paphos Airport on Wednesday after a search of their luggage revealed significant quantities of smuggled cigarettes, the Customs Department announced on Thursday. The couple was released after they agreed to pay €12,900 in an out-of-court settlement. The couple, aged 29 and 27, was scheduled to fly […]

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Kıbrıs 18.06.2026 11:48

Mafia State independent investigator must be appointed ‘immediately’, Disy says

Disy on Thursday called for the independent investigator who will be tasked with probing allegations of abuse of power made against former president Nicos Anastasiades in a report released by the anti-corruption authority to be appointed without delay. “The appointment of independent criminal investigators must proceed immediately without any delay. The process must be carried out with a […]

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Kıbrıs 18.06.2026 11:39

UCY calls for applications for new hybrid Medical Sciences PhD

The University of Cyprus (UCY) is pleased to announce the launch of its PhD in Medical Sciences, offered for the first time in both Greek and English, further strengthening the University’s commitment to excellence in medical education and research. Delivered in a hybrid mode of study, the programme is designed for aspiring researchers and healthcare […]

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Kıbrıs 18.06.2026 11:26

BoC, Cyprus Mathematical Society honour students’ maths prowess

The awards ceremony for students who excelled in district, Pancyprian and international mathematics competitions was held in a packed auditorium at the Bank of Cyprus (BoC) headquarters. The event was organised by the Cyprus Mathematical Society, with the Bank’s support and cooperation. BoC has long invested in the next generation, encouraging the development of knowledge […]

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Kıbrıs 18.06.2026 11:23

Cyprus hotel sector sees June recovery but remains below seasonal norms

Cyprus hotels saw an improvement in June compared with the difficult months that preceded it, although the market remains below the levels normally expected for the season, according to chairman of the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) Thanos Michaelides. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Michaelides said hotel traffic in June was clearly better than […]

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