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Kıbrıs 09.06.2026 13:48

Government recruitment drive spurs on contract soldier’s salary raise

The defence ministry is seeking to attract more applicants to the National Guard’s contract soldier (Syop) scheme through improved salaries and expanded career opportunities, as the latest recruitment process remains open until July 13. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail on Tuesday, the ministry explained that the revised framework is designed to encourage greater participation from […]

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Kıbrıs 09.06.2026 13:23

Don’t just watch the World Cup – play along with the Cyprus Mail!

The World Cup is finally here – and so is the Cyprus Mail World Cup 2026 Predictor. Think you know who’s going all the way? Pick your group winners, predict the knockout rounds, and choose your world champion before a ball is kicked. Then follow the tournament to see just how many of your predictions […]

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Kıbrıs 09.06.2026 13:11

Cypriot company Easternmed expands in Brussels with major office deal

Cypriot company Easternmed Real Estate Capital Plc has completed a major investment in Brussels, after acquiring the full share capital of Arlon 75BV, the company that owns The Muse, a newly delivered office building in the Belgian capital’s European Quarter. The deal, which gives Easternmed indirect control of the property, was confirmed through separate announcements […]

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Kıbrıs 09.06.2026 13:01

Seven extradited over alleged €700m international investment fraud

Seven individuals arrested in Cyprus for an alleged €700 million international investment fraud have been extradited to Belgium and France after all legal proceedings were completed, authorities announced on Tuesday. The suspects were arrested in Limassol on October 27, 2025, during a coordinated operation involving authorities in Cyprus, France and Belgium. The case centres on […]

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Kıbrıs 09.06.2026 12:52

No new foot and mouth cases detected

No new cases of foot and mouth disease (FMD) have been detected so far, veterinary association chairman Demetris Epaminondas said on Tuesday. “So far, we haven’t had any positive results. All results have been negative, and we are waiting for the next batch of tests,” he said. According to Epaminondas, testing carried out on Sunday […]

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Kıbrıs 09.06.2026 12:31

Erhurman demands preconditions be met before any expanded Cyprus talks

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman has called for the objectives and content of a possible expanded 5+1 meeting on the Cyprus issue to be clearly defined in advance, saying the process must be properly prepared if it is to produce a meaningful outcome. Speaking on Tuesday, following a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General’s personal envoy […]

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Kıbrıs 09.06.2026 12:18

UN report accuses Israel of enabling settler violence against Palestinians in West Bank

Israeli authorities are directly involved in settler attacks that have killed, injured and displaced Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, while Israeli security forces provide protection to settlers, a U.N. inquiry said on Tuesday. The report by the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory found that Israeli authorities have enabled settler attacks through […]

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Kıbrıs 09.06.2026 12:09

Over 3kg of cocaine seized in raid

A total of 3.23 kilogrammes of cocaine were seized from the home of a 36-year-old man during a police operation on Tuesday. “The large quantity of cocaine was carefully concealed and was located following methodical investigations by members of the drug squad (Ykan), as well as an assessment of the suspect’s conduct during the investigation,” […]

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Kıbrıs 09.06.2026 11:56

Haaland ready to carry Norway’s hopes after 28-year wait

Erling Haaland will carry the weight of Norway’s 28 years of longing when he leads the nation into the World Cup, marking the striker’s debut on the grandest international stage. Expectations will be sky-high for a player who has spent his career breaking scoring records. The Scandinavian side secured their first World Cup berth since […]

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Kıbrıs 09.06.2026 11:48

Supreme Court annuls search warrant against Nikos Clerides

The Supreme Court on Tuesday annulled the search warrant executed against lawyer Nikos Clerides in connection with the ‘Sandy case’, ruling that the warrant covering his home, office and vehicles could not stand, thus paving the way for the return of all material seized during the operation. The decision followed an application by Clerides, represented […]

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Kıbrıs 09.06.2026 11:45

Alleged Hamas cell dismantled in Cyprus and Greece

Authorities in Cyprus and Greece have dismantled what investigators describe as an active Hamas-linked cell operating across the two countries, with five people arrested so far and a sixth suspect identified but still at large, according to reports published on Tuesday. The investigation centres on a network of Palestinian nationals allegedly connected to Hamas activities […]

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Kıbrıs 09.06.2026 11:12

Eurobank Research named top forecaster in Cyprus

Eurobank Research has been named Cyprus’ leading forecaster for a second consecutive year in the Focus Economics Analyst Forecast Awards 2026, recording strong performances against a field of established international and domestic banks and financial institutions. The bank said that its Economic Analysis and Research Unit, known as Eurobank Research, secured first place overall and […]

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Kıbrıs 09.06.2026 11:09

Bank of Cyprus named best bank in Cyprus by Global Finance

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) has been named the best bank in Cyprus in the World’s Best Banks Awards 2026 by Global Finance, with the international publication citing the lender’s strong performance and strategic initiatives during 2025. The award comes at a time when Western Europe’s banking sector is facing lower interest rates and increased […]

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Kıbrıs 09.06.2026 10:58

Hadjimanolis hails new strategy for Europe’s maritime sector

The Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU advanced key transport and maritime files in Luxembourg on Monday, as ministers adopted conclusions on European shipping and ports, while also discussing cleaner mobility, supply chain resilience and the sector’s decarbonisation path beyond 2030.  The Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council, in its transport formation, was held on June 8, 2026, and was chaired […]

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Kıbrıs 09.06.2026 10:45

Black bear hunt continues in Japan’s Utsunomiya as 94 schools remain closed

The hunt for a black bear spotted more than a dozen times in the Japanese city of Utsunomiya continued on Tuesday as all 94 municipal primary and middle schools were closed for a second straight day. The adult bear, with an estimated weight of about 100 kg (220 lbs), was last seen early on Tuesday […]

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Kıbrıs 09.06.2026 10:39

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill three; Zelenskiy upbeat on talks with U.S. envoys

Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region killed a pregnant woman and two other people, Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday, while Russia-annexed Crimea said it was repelling drone attacks. The strikes follow large air attacks by Russia on Ukraine in recent weeks, while Kyiv has intensified long-range drone strikes on Russian oil […]

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Kıbrıs 09.06.2026 10:35

Trump greeted with boos at NBA Finals in Madison Square Garden

Basketball fans greeted U.S. President Donald Trump with a chorus of loud boos on Monday, as the Republican became the first sitting U.S. president to attend the NBA Finals at Game 3 of the championship series between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. Attending as a guest of Knicks president James Dolan, Trump […]

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Kıbrıs 09.06.2026 10:29

Cyprus is about to get very noisy

Gird your loins Cyprus! Every four years, we become a much, much noisier island. And the moment is almost upon us… No it’s not the panayiri to end all panayiris. It’s not a wedding convoy. Nor have all the dogs in the neighbourhood gone into collective heat and decided to bark even more frantically than […]

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Kıbrıs 09.06.2026 10:05

Nature and climbing retreat invites you to offline weekend

“The best weekend you’ll have this summer has no Wi-Fi,” says Unplugged Cyprus as it gets ready for another offline retreat – no phones, no screens, just Akamas’ wild nature. The Nature and Climbing Retreat this month will be a two-night experience in the outdoor beauty of Cyprus. Organisers Unplugged Cyprus and Mountain Expeditions Cyprus […]

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Kıbrıs 09.06.2026 09:52

Audit office flags limited oversight powers and governance gaps at Cyprus Sports Organisation

The Audit Office has raised concerns over the Cyprus Sports Organisation’s (KOA) ability to effectively oversee sports federations, saying the body lacks meaningful intervention and enforcement tools beyond the withholding of state grants. In a report examining the organisation’s structure, grant monitoring procedures and oversight of private gymnastics schools, the Audit Office identified a series […]

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Kıbrıs 09.06.2026 09:39

Cyprus positions itself as hub for space and AI innovation

Space technologies, Earth Observation and artificial intelligence are becoming strategic tools for Europe’s competitiveness, resilience and security, speakers said at a high-level forum held in Nicosia under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.  The forum, titled ‘From Space to Solutions: Leveraging Space Technology, Earth Observation & AI for […]

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Kıbrıs 09.06.2026 09:22

Trump says US helicopter pilots who went down in Strait of Hormuz are fine

Two U.S. pilots whose helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz “are fine”, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday after the New York Times reported the crew of an Apache gunship had been rescued after the aircraft went down near the Iran-controlled waterway. It was not immediately clear whether the Apache was shot down by […]

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Kıbrıs 09.06.2026 09:10

Six arrests made during islandwide police operations

Six people were arrested overnight as part of targeted police operations carried out across Cyprus aimed at preventing serious crime and maintaining public order. Police said officers conducted organised patrols in key urban areas throughout the island, with the operations focused on crime prevention, public safety and strengthening the public’s sense of security. The six […]

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Kıbrıs 09.06.2026 09:03

Woman arrested in Ayia Napa over alleged possession of ‘laughing gas’ for supply

Police arrested a 25-year-old woman in the early hours of Tuesday in Ayia Napa on suspicion of illegally possessing nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, with intent to supply. According to police, officers from the Famagusta Crime Prevention Unit (OPE) stopped the woman shortly after midnight and carried out a search during which they […]

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