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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 16:53

Merging functionality with play, IKEA PS collection returns with 10th edition

Thirty-one years after the global launch of the first IKEA PS collection and the introduction of the Democratic Design concept, the collection is making its return, offering a first glimpse of its forthcoming 10th edition. A rocking bench and a range of other innovative products are among the designs waiting to be discovered. “The PS […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 16:53

Hezbollah rejects ceasefire plan declared in Washington, Israel keeps up strikes

By Laila Bassam, Steven Scheer and Ahmed Elimam BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, June 4 (Reuters) – Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire plan agreed by the Lebanese and Israeli governments in U.S.-mediated talks, as Israel kept up strikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday and said it wouldn’t be withdrawing from the south. The United States announced on Wednesday that Lebanon […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 16:45

An evening where wine, heritage, and the soul of Cyprus came together at Minthis

There are places where wine becomes more than taste. It becomes memory, identity, conversation, and a living expression of the land itself.  On Sunday, 31st of May, Minthis resort welcomed guests to an unforgettable evening dedicated to the soul of Cyprus’ winemaking heritage. A celebration of land, memory, culture, and human connection set within the […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 16:44

Cyprus records over six times more cooling needs than EU average

Heating and cooling account for around 70 per cent of household energy consumption in Cyprus, with cooling degree days reaching 610 per cent of the European average, according to a report published on Thursday by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre. The report found that Cyprus records around 81 per cent fewer heating degree days […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 16:39

World Cup 2026: ‘All matches lead to Alphamega’

The world’s biggest football event is back and ready to captivate billions of fans across the globe. And since every great match needs the perfect teammates, Alphamega Hypermarkets are kicking off the World Cup with a packed schedule of offers, prizes and surprises designed to keep the fun score climbing. From June 4, 2026 to […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 16:25

Coral Cyprus announces winners of latest Shell V-Power fuels promo activity

Coral Cyprus (Shell licensee) announces the five winners of the major consumer promotional activity of Shell service stations and the latest-generation Shell V-Power fuels. Through the activity, five lucky consumers from Cyprus secured a unique trip to Barcelona, where they will have the in-person opportunity to watch one of the top races of the Formula […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 16:22

Annita Demetriou re-elected as House President

Disy leader Annita Demetriou was on Thursday elected as House president for a second time, receiving the votes of 29 of the 56 members of the new parliament as it opened for the first time after last month’s election. Under the new, simplified rules for the election of a House president, Demetriou would have required […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 16:13

Konia road set for temporary closure as works near completion

Authorities are coordinating final works on a road in Konia that has caused disruption to residents and motorists for the past five months, with plans advancing to reopen the route as a two-way road once outstanding interventions are completed. A meeting was held on Thursday at Paphos city hall involving representatives of the Paphos municipality, […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 16:05

BoCCF to mark European Archaeology Days 2026 with June 12-14 events

As part of European Archaeology Days 2026, the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (BoCCF) will hold a series of events and workshops for adults, families and children, to familiarise them with the cultural heritage, archaeology and history of our island, under the theme “Animals-Plants-Archaeology”. All events will take place at the Cultural Foundation in Faneromeni, […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 15:39

Fire brigade urges vigilance as wildfire season approaches

Fire brigade chief Nikos Longinos on Thursday urged the public to avoid activities that could cause fires, as Cyprus enters peak summer firefighting season. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, Longinos said preparations for the wildfire season had been underway for months, with efforts focused on addressing weaknesses identified in previous years and improving the […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 15:34

BirdLife to hold blood donation drive in memory of Martin Hellicar

BirdLife Cyprus is organising a blood donation event in memory of its late director, Martin Hellicar, they said on Thursday. The NGO described Hellicar as a person of excellence, empathy and unwavering commitment to nature and humanity. The event will take place at BirdLife Cyprus’ offices in Kato Deftera, Nicosia, on June 17 from 5pm […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 15:30

A five-minute walk through 1,000 years of Cyprus history

Byzantine, Ottoman and medieval histories unite in the centre of Larnaca, where within a five-minute walk it is possible to take in 1,000 years of history reflected in the landmarks of the Church of Ayios Lazarus, the Djami Kebir Mosque and the Larnaca Medieval Fort. Standing only metres apart, these monuments reflect successive periods of […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 15:26

Erhurman: Turkish Cypriots want to connect with the world

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Thursday said that the Turkish Cypriots “want to connect with the world, not be isolated from it”, as a rift between him and Turkish Cypriot ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu over the Cyprus problem continues. “This people wants to connect with the world, not be isolated from it. This people […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 15:20

UCY debuts English-taught YUFE Bachelor in Urban Sustainability Studies

The University of Cyprus is now accepting applications for the YUFE Bachelor in Urban Sustainability Studies, an innovative English-taught undergraduate programme starting in September 2026. Offered within the framework of the Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) alliance, the programme provides students a unique opportunity to study and learn across multiple European universities, […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 15:12

Ukraine’s Sybiha thanks Cyprus as opening of EU negotiations grows likelier

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Thursday thanked Cyprus for its efforts to advance the process of his country’s accession to the European Union, with it looking increasingly likely that the bloc could give the green light for accession negotiations to begin as early as this month. “Thank you to the Cyprus presidency for its […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 15:11

Trump will attend the NATO summit in Turkey in July

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the NATO meeting of heads of state that is taking place in Turkey in early July, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday, providing a confirmation that will likely lead to a sigh of relief across the capitals of the alliance. While American presidents almost always attend […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 15:00

Fire burns six acres near Pentakomo

Firefighters are battling a blaze in the Pentakomo area of Limassol, where around six acres of dry grass, wild vegetation, trees and refuse have been burned police said on Thursday. The fire service said five fire engines from Vasiliko and Limassol stations are at the scene. Crews have also protected a nearby house from the […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 14:59

Cyprus and EIB discuss future investment priorities

Cyprus’ future investment priorities and the European Investment Bank’s (EIB) financing portfolio were discussed in Nicosia on Thursday during a meeting between Finance Minister Makis Keravnos and EIB vice-president Marek Mora. According to a statement by the Finance Ministry, Keravnos met Mora during the EIB vice-president’s first official visit to Cyprus. The visit comes in […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 14:57

Koumis cautiously optimistic on tourism recovery

Cyprus’ tourism sector is moving towards recovery after a slowdown in March and April, Deputy Minister of Tourism Costas Koumis said on Thursday, expressing cautious optimism for the second half of 2026. In a written statement issued after the release of March tourism revenue figures by the Statistical Service (Cystat), Koumis said the weaker performance […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 14:54

easyCourier aims to reshape delivery services in Cyprus and Europe

easyCourier is significantly expanding its presence in Cyprus, marking a new growth trajectory for delivery and distribution services in the country. With a strong emphasis on technology, flexibility and customer experience, the company is investing in smarter, faster and more user-friendly courier services across Cyprus. This development marks a significant step for the logistics sector […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 14:53

Vafeades heralds opening of Argyroupoleos avenue to ease traffic congestion

Argyroupoleos avenue was opened to traffic on Thursday, creating a new road link between Tseriou avenue and the GSP roundabout, with direct access to the Nicosia to Limassol motorway. Officials said the project is expected to improve road safety and help ease congestion on some of the capital’s busiest routes. Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades joined […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 14:43

Kazakhstan-Cyprus business forum backed by Freedom Holding Corp. opens new avenues

The Kazakhstan-Cyprus Business Forum was held in Astana as part of the first official visit of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, to Kazakhstan. The event brought together the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov, President Christodoulides, and more than 70 representatives from the business communities of both countries to discuss priority […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 14:29

Interview with Magzhan Madiyev, CEO of Astana Hub

The appetite is real and it is growing. In Limassol, people were asking specific questions: about registration timelines, about tax structures, about what it actually takes to operate from Kazakhstan. That is a different quality of interest than we saw even two years ago. Central Asia is no longer a blank space on the map […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 14:06

Armenia’s election to test Pashinyan’s peace drive after war defeat

When Anna Yegoyan first moved from the Armenian capital to the northern mountain town of Ijevan, she had to reach it along bumpy, potholed roads. Years later, she points to newly paved streets and highways as proof of change under Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who grew up there, and says she will back him in […]

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