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04 June, 2026
 

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The population crisis hiding in plain sight

The population crisis hiding in plain sight

Europe is aging, and so are Greece and Cyprus. In all three cases, the average age of the population is rising while birth rates remain below replacement levels. As a result, all three will see their populations shrink....

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Greek Cypriot jailed in the occupied areas for six months over altered insurance document

Greek Cypriot jailed in the occupied areas for six months over altered insurance document

A Greek Cypriot man has been sentenced to six months in prison by a "court" in occupied Nicosia after being found guilty of presenting an altered vehicle insurance document....

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Cyprus sees one of Europe’s highest rates of illicit cigarette use

Cyprus sees one of Europe’s highest rates of illicit cigarette use

Cyprus ranked among the European countries with the highest share of illicit cigarette consumption in 2025, according to findings presented this week at a conference in Brussels focused on illegal trade and security challenges across Europe....

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El Niño set to return, bringing a higher risk of heatwaves, drought and flooding

El Niño set to return, bringing a higher risk of heatwaves, drought and flooding

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says El Niño conditions are taking shape in the tropical Pacific and are likely to influence weather patterns across the globe during the coming months. The agency estimates an 80% chance that El Niño will be present between June and August 2026, with the likelihood climbing to around 90% or higher through at least November....

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CySEC fines Limassol forex firms over missing risk warnings in CFD trading ads

CySEC fines Limassol forex firms over missing risk warnings in CFD trading ads

Cyprus’ financial regulator has imposed fines and issued formal warnings to two Limassol-based forex companies after finding that they failed to properly display risk warnings in their marketing for high-risk trading products....

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Authorities return to Trozena as questions grow over major development in protected area

Authorities return to Trozena as questions grow over major development in protected area

A major development in the Trozena area is back under the spotlight, with Limassol authorities preparing to return to the site within days to check whether construction work has stopped after warnings over possible planning breaches....

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Police map 48 dangerous crash hotspots across Cyprus

Police map 48 dangerous crash hotspots across Cyprus

Cyprus police have identified 48 locations across the island where road accidents are happening more frequently, raising fresh concerns about road safety on some of the country’s busiest routes....

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Theodoros Loukaidis at Green Agenda 2026

Theodoros Loukaidis at Green Agenda 2026

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the largest conference dedicated to sustainable development, returns to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, under the central theme “Transition as a responsibility (not a trend)," ...

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No more cash rent: New payment rule takes effect across Cyprus from July 1

No more cash rent: New payment rule takes effect across Cyprus from July 1

If you pay your rent in cash, that habit is about to become a thing of the past....

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Police say ‘Santi’ messages fabricated, no evidence found to support allegations

Police say ‘Santi’ messages fabricated, no evidence found to support allegations

One of Cyprus’ most closely watched and controversial investigations has taken a dramatic turn, with police announcing Tuesday that they found no evidence to support the explosive allegations made in the so-called “Santi” case....

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“Jump of the Year”: Armand Duplantis clears a 5.50-meter wall of Lidl products

“Jump of the Year”: Armand Duplantis clears a 5.50-meter wall of Lidl products

A jump the world has never seen before: Pole vault world record holder Armand “Mondo” Duplantis mastered an extraordinary challenge in Stockholm, living up to the title “Jump of the Year”. Challenged by Lidl, the exceptional athlete and holder of 15 world records did not jump over a traditional bar, but over a 5.50-meter-high, 12-meter-wide, and 30-centimeter-deep wall of products, built from the discounter’s extensive own-brand assortment....

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Demetris Tsiakkis at Green Agenda 2026

Demetris Tsiakkis at Green Agenda 2026

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the largest conference on sustainable development, returns to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, under the central theme “Transition as a responsibility (not a trend),” bringing to the stage leading figures from the fields of sustainability and innovation. Among this year’s speakers is Demetris Tsiakkis, Head of Business Development and Strategy at Altia....

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Deloitte Cyprus is proud to welcome two new partners

Deloitte Cyprus is proud to welcome two new partners

Deloitte Cyprus proudly announces the growth of its leadership team with the appointment of two new partners, effective 1 June 2026. Novia Georgiou and Michalis Zinieris have been promoted to Partner in the Audit & Assurance and Technology & Transformation practices, respectively. They both bring significant expertise in their fields, and exemplify the outstanding leadership, integrity, and values that form the foundation of Deloitte....

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Cyprus seeks closer ties with Kazakhstan in trade, energy and tourism

Cyprus seeks closer ties with Kazakhstan in trade, energy and tourism

Cyprus is seeking to strengthen its ties with Kazakhstan, with a focus on areas such as business, energy, tourism and investment, President Nikos Christodoulides said during high-level talks in Astana....

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Good news for tourism: UK and US ease travel advisories for Cyprus

Good news for tourism: UK and US ease travel advisories for Cyprus

The summer season is getting off to an encouraging start for Cyprus' tourism industry, which has faced growing uncertainty in recent months due to the crisis and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East....

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Blue skies, calm seas and a very June-like day

Blue skies, calm seas and a very June-like day

No thunderstorms lurking in the afternoon, no surprise downpours, no dramatic weather systems marching across the Mediterranean; just sunshine getting on with the job....

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Cyprus secures access to €1.18 billion in EU defense funding

Cyprus secures access to €1.18 billion in EU defense funding

EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius announced on Monday that the European Commission and Cyprus have completed the signing of a €1.18 billion loan agreement under the SAFE program, a key component of the EU's broader effort to strengthen its defense capabilities....

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Fire near Psimolofou burns two hectares before being contained

Fire near Psimolofou burns two hectares before being contained

A fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon near Psimolofou in Nicosia district was contained within less than an hour after burning approximately two hectares of land....

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Cyprus loses close vote for UN General Assembly presidency

Cyprus loses close vote for UN General Assembly presidency

Cyprus was narrowly defeated in its bid to lead the United Nations General Assembly after Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Khalilur Rahman, secured the presidency of the body's 81st session in a closely fought election on Tuesday....

 |  DIPLOMATICA
Israeli tourism collapse weighs heavily on Cyprus revenue in March

Israeli tourism collapse weighs heavily on Cyprus revenue in March

A dramatic decline in visitors from Israel was a major factor behind a steep drop in Cyprus tourism revenue during March, according to new figures released by the Statistical Service....

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Visually impaired student accuses University of discrimination over practicum assessment

Visually impaired student accuses University of discrimination over practicum assessment

A dispute has emerged between the University of Cyprus and a visually impaired student who alleges she was treated unfairly during her teaching practicum, while the institution insists it provided extensive support throughout her studies....

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Veto or not?

Veto or not?

Events are unfolding quickly. Germany is stepping up its push for major institutional reforms within the European Union, with the primary goal of curbing the veto power of member states in critical foreign policy decisions. Cyprus needs to follow developments carefully, make full use of every diplomatic tool available within the European arena, and keep four facts in mind....

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Freedom Holding Corp. reports record revenue and doubles net profit in FY2026

Freedom Holding Corp. reports record revenue and doubles net profit in FY2026

Freedom Holding Corp., the parent company of Freedom24, has reported record revenue and doubled its net profit for the 2026 fiscal year, which ended on 31 March 2026. The results were published on 1 June....

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Zavrantonas retrial focuses on presidential pardon granted to protected witness

Zavrantonas retrial focuses on presidential pardon granted to protected witness

Proceedings continued Tuesday before the Criminal Court in the retrial of George Christodoulou, known as "Zavrantonas," with arguments centering on the defense's request for documents related to the presidential pardon granted to the protected witness known as "Maronas."...

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Paphos begins major upgrade of bus stops across the city

Paphos begins major upgrade of bus stops across the city

Getting around Paphos by bus is set to become a little more comfortable, as the municipality has started a wide-ranging upgrade of bus stops across the city....

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Lidl Cyprus participates as a Proud Sponsor of Cyprus Pride 2026

Lidl Cyprus participates as a Proud Sponsor of Cyprus Pride 2026

For Lidl Cyprus, inclusion first starts with its people and for yet another year it will be present on Saturday, June 6th at the Nicosia Municipal Garden as a Proud Sponsor of Cyprus Pride, celebrating the power of authenticity and acceptance with its team, partners and visitors of the parade....

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Mayonnaise price jumps nearly 10% in May

Mayonnaise price jumps nearly 10% in May

Shoppers in Cyprus saw noticeable price increases on everyday supermarket items in the second half of May, with sauces, eggs, dairy products and personal hygiene goods among the most affected categories....

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Dead viper found in Paphos pool skimmer prompts warning to homeowners

Dead viper found in Paphos pool skimmer prompts warning to homeowners

A routine pool maintenance job in Paphos turned into an unexpected and unsettling discovery after a worker found a large dead viper inside a swimming pool skimmer....

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Over 3 million water-saving devices to be handed out for free across Cyprus

Over 3 million water-saving devices to be handed out for free across Cyprus

As Cyprus continues to grapple with water shortages and recurring drought conditions, authorities are launching a nationwide effort to help households save water, one tap and shower at a time....

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Government unveils tougher measures to contain livestock disease outbreak

Government unveils tougher measures to contain livestock disease outbreak

The government announced a series of tougher measures on Tuesday aimed at containing the livestock disease outbreak that has shaken Cyprus' farming community and sparked protests by livestock breeders....

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