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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 10:49

Mobile phone service providers told not to use children in adverts

The radio and television authority has urged broadcasters to avoid using children in advertisements for mobile phone providers, following a public complaint about a campaign in which children’s voices were heard singing and asking for mobile phones. In a statement used on Thursday, the authority said children should not be used to promote products or […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 10:34

Man arrested over Nicosia vehicle arson

A 24-year-old man was arrested in connection with the suspected arson of a vehicle in Nicosia, the police said on Thursday. The suspect was detained on Wednesday and is expected to appear before the Nicosia district court for a remand hearing. The case relates to a fire that broke out in the early hours of […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 10:24

Tychikos flees Paphos residence ahead of Gregorios’ enthronement

Former bishop Tychikos has vacated his residence at the Paphos bishopric ahead of the enthronement of his successor, bishop Gregorios, with church officials discovering on Thursday morning that the apartment had been emptied and the keys left in the door. Staff at the bishopric found the residence vacant after noticing the keys had been left […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 10:23

Pilakoutas Group brings Nissan X-Trail closer to every family

Purchasing a large, modern and fully equipped SUV is now more affordable than ever, as the Pilakoutas Group is offering the Nissan X-Trail with the Dynamic trim package at the highly competitive price of €32,900. The offer applies to a limited number of vehicles available for immediate delivery and combines generous specification levels, an automatic […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 10:10

NY Knicks rally past Spurs in NBA Finals opener

Jalen Brunson was beaten and battered but not dismayed, and the New York Knicks star had enough energy to orchestrate a fine George Gervin impersonation with an Iceman-like final quarter in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Spurs icon surely appreciated Brunson’s zest for heroics but the city of San Antonio was stunned over […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 10:05

Ukrainian pride on the line as Kostyuk faces Andreeva

Ukrainian pride will once again be on the line when Marta Kostyuk faces Russia’s Mirra Andreeva in the semi-finals of a wide-open women’s draw at Roland Garros on Thursday. After world number one Aryna Sabalenka crashed out in the quarter-finals, Andreeva, the eighth seed, is now the highest-ranked player left in the tournament. The other […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 10:01

Frezyderm hosts Golden Hour summer party to reintroduce Sun Screen Velvet

On May 27, 2026 Frezyderm hosted an exotic and captivating Golden Hour event at the newly renovated Ammos Beach Bar in Larnaca, dedicated to the importance of daily sun protection. The event, organised by the MSJ Group on behalf of Frezyderm, was attended by the export manager of the Frezyderm Group in Greece, more than […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 10:00

Trade wars, dark fleets and fuel fears unsettle global shipping

Global shipping entered Posidonia week facing a new maritime world order, as industry leaders warned that geopolitical fragmentation, dark fleet activity and uncertainty over decarbonisation are reshaping trade routes, investment decisions and long-term planning. The warning came during the TradeWinds Shipowners Forum Greece, which opened Posidonia’s main week conference programme under the theme ‘Resilience in […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 09:47

Cyprus tells UN Turkish policies ‘also harm Turkish Cypriots’

Cyprus has accused Turkey of continuing to violate international law and human rights through its military presence on the island, arguing that Ankara’s policies harm both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots as well as undermining prospects for reunification. In a formal response submitted to the United Nations Human Rights (UNHR) council, Cyprus rejected what it […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 09:36

Police investigate suspected arson in Aradippou

A vehicle belonging to a 65-year-old man was set ablaze after a fire broke out outside a residence in Aradippou during the early hours of Thursday, with two nearby vehicles also sustaining damage. Police received information regarding the blaze at around 1am and officers were dispatched to the scene alongside the fire brigade and CID. […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 09:29

Fine weather to carry through with chance of showers on weekend

Weather conditions will remain mainly fine on Thursday, with sunshine dominating for most of the day before some cloud develops during the afternoon, according to the met office. Temperatures are expected to reach around 31C in Nicosia, 28C in Limassol and Larnaca, 26C in Paphos and Kyrenia, and 23C in Troodos. The forecast indicates that […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 08:46

History made at Roland Garros as last Grand Slam champion falls

Aryna Sabalenka was dumped out of the French Open on a windy Wednesday at Roland Garros as Diana Shnaider staged an inspired comeback to beat the world number one 3-6 7-5 6-0 and further blow open the draw heading into the semi-finals. In a tournament that has already witnessed several shocks, including premature exits for […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 08:03

US House passes resolution to limit Trump’s Iran war powers in rare bipartisan rebuke

The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives approved a resolution on Wednesday to block President Donald Trump from continuing the war against Iran, reflecting growing concern among members of his party about the three-month-old conflict. The House voted 215 to 208, as four Republicans voted with Democrats in favor of the war powers resolution, which directs […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 08:00

ECB research uncovers flaws in standard credit market analysis

Economic analysis of credit markets often relies on a model that assumes firms have a uniform demand for credit across all their lenders, but a new paper from the European Central Bank (ECB) has shown that this long-held assumption is empirically untenable. The working paper, titled Identifying relationship-level effects using covariance restrictions and authored by […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 07:52

Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire, boosting hopes for Iran deal

Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, the Trump administration said on Wednesday, in a boost to hopes for a broader deal to end the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Tehran, which had conditioned any deal with the U.S. in part on an end to fighting between Israel and Lebanon, earlier struck […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: tourism, inflation, property, shipping, fuel, Cyta

Cyprus’ tourism sector is showing signs of stabilisation after the US and the United Kingdom revised their travel advisories for the island, in a move seen as helping restore confidence in the country’s image as a safe destination. Deputy Tourism Minister Costas Koumis described the revision as a positive development, saying Cyprus tourism is now moving towards […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 06:40

What’s on this weekend

Music Music lovers are particularly spoiled for choice this weekend. The agenda begins on Friday night as the Hambis Municipal Printmaking Museum hosts an evening of captivating chamber music with the Czech String Duo. Violinist Ludmila Pavlová and pianist Jakub Otčenášek will take the floor at the courtyard at 8pm. On Saturday, the acclaimed 25th […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 06:30

Liquidity tools mitigate risks without harming banks, analysis shows

Strictly and consistently implemented liquidity management tools can help bolster the resilience of the non-bank financial sector and safeguard broader system-wide stability by preventing localised shocks from escalating into fire-sale spirals, according to analysis from the European Central Bank (ECB). The report, prepared by Antoine Baena, Matthias Sydow and Garbrand Wiersema, highlighted that such measures […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 06:00

Technology sector valuations raise concerns for euro area investors

The European Central Bank (ECB) has published an analysis detailing the underlying drivers of investor behaviour within highly valued equity markets, particularly focusing on the technology and artificial intelligence sectors. This investigation was prepared by Paolo Alberto Baudino, Federica Bosio, Daniel Dieckelmann, Christoph Kaufmann and Maria Leonor Puga as part of the ECB’s latest financial […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 04:25

Health ministry promoting bill to solve hospital staffing issues

The health ministry is promoting a new bill to alter the nurses-to-patients ratio, which it hopes will deal with the staffing in state hospitals, by increasing the number of patients nurses have under their care at any given time. Currently in the surgical, pathology, geriatrics and midwifery wards there is one nurse per five patients […]

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Kıbrıs 04.06.2026 04:20

Our View: State nurses are unfairly changing the goalposts yet again

The biggest threat to the future of Gesy are the nurses and doctors of the public hospitals whose sense of entitlement and greed knows no bounds. Ever since public hospitals were placed under the authority of Okypy (organisation of state health services) and joined Gesy, doctors’ and nurses’ unions have been regularly demanding higher pay, […]

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Kıbrıs 03.06.2026 21:43

Cyprus congratulates five countries on election to UN Security Council

The foreign ministry on Wednesday congratulated Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe on their election as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. In a post on X, the ministry wished the five countries success during their term on the UN body responsible for maintaining international peace and security. “Congratulations to Austria, […]

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Kıbrıs 03.06.2026 20:43

Cleanthous Foundation funds art psychotherapy programme for adolescents

The Cleanthous Foundation is funding a series of art psychotherapy sessions for adolescents receiving treatment at the adolescent inpatient unit (Tene) of Archbishop Makarios III Hospital, aiming to support young people’s mental health and wellbeing through creative expression. The programme is being delivered by two specialised art therapists and offers hospitalised teenagers an alternative way […]

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Kıbrıs 03.06.2026 20:01

Dangerous road collision hotspots identified by police

Forty-eight locations have been identified across Cyprus with a high number of fatal, serious and other road collisions and are increasing surveillance and enforcement measures to improve road safety, police said on Wednesday. Police said the locations were mapped as part of ongoing efforts to analyse collision data and implement targeted measures aimed at reducing […]

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