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20 June, 2026
 

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Finding a parking space could soon get easier in Paralimni-Deryneia

Finding a parking space could soon get easier in Paralimni-Deryneia

The installation of smart parking technology has begun across the Paralimni–Deryneia Municipality as part of the national "Smart Cyprus" initiative, which aims to introduce digital solutions in local communities....

Food prices continue to rise despite lower costs for fresh produce

Food prices continue to rise despite lower costs for fresh produce

Consumers faced further increases in the cost of several everyday grocery items in May, according to the latest Consumer Product Price Observatory published by the Consumer Protection Service....

The real story begins the day after

The real story begins the day after

The attack on Iran was planned and executed by two leaders alone: U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. None of Washington's traditional allies, nor even Tel Aviv's most enthusiastic supporters, wanted any part in what many regarded as a reckless adventure....

Cyprus receives first €177 million payment under EU defence fund

Cyprus receives first €177 million payment under EU defence fund

Cyprus has received an initial €177.2 million payment from the European Union through the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence funding programme, marking the first tranche of financial support allocated to the country under the scheme....

Lower tourist numbers hit demand for taxi services

Lower tourist numbers hit demand for taxi services

Taxi operators in Cyprus say they are facing a difficult period following a downturn in tourism linked to ongoing instability in the Middle East....

BAF Announces the 2026 Open Call for Emerging Artists

BAF Announces the 2026 Open Call for Emerging Artists

The Beauty Line Art Foundation (BAF) has announced its second open call for applications for the Residency: Studio Mentoring Program 2026, an initiative that supports emerging artists in Cyprus by providing them with studio space, mentorship from experienced professionals in the field, and opportunities for the development and promotion of their work....

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort is proud to announce that it has been recognized as the Click. EMEA 2026 Partner Spotlight

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort is proud to announce that it has been recognized as the Click. EMEA 2026 Partner Spotlight

Click. EMEA 2026 Partner Spotlight Property among 1,000 hotels and resorts across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) by Booking.com, one of the world's leading travel platforms....

Limassol coach jailed for sexual offences involving two minors

Limassol coach jailed for sexual offences involving two minors

A 44-year-old coach has been sentenced to prison by the Limassol Permanent Criminal Court after being found guilty of sexual offenses involving two minors aged 16 and 17....

Turkey warns Cyprus over defense deal with France, calling it ''illegal''

Turkey warns Cyprus over defense deal with France, calling it ''illegal''

Turkey has issued fresh warnings to Cyprus over its recent defense cooperation agreement with France, with Ankara describing the move as ''illegal'' and a threat to regional stability....

AI reshapes global labour market into two distinct paths, rewarding human skills: PwC 2026 AI Jobs Barometer

AI reshapes global labour market into two distinct paths, rewarding human skills: PwC 2026 AI Jobs Barometer

According to PwC’s 2026 AI Jobs Barometer, AI is rapidly reshaping the skills employers want most from workers – increasing the emphasis on human skills such as judgement, creativity and leadership – as companies most able to use AI continue to expand hiring faster than their peers....

Backlash over Fidias claim MPs earn €9,500 a month in viral video

Backlash over Fidias claim MPs earn €9,500 a month in viral video

MEP and leader of the political movement Direct Democracy, Fidias Panayiotou, has triggered discussion online after posting a video questioning how much Cypriot MPs actually earn....

Coral Cyprus and Shell Service Stations present the new Shell V-Power & Shell GO+ campaign, with 3 Jeep® Avenger vehicles as the Grand Prize

Coral Cyprus and Shell Service Stations present the new Shell V-Power & Shell GO+ campaign, with 3 Jeep® Avenger vehicles as the Grand Prize

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) presents the new major campaign for latest generation Shell V-Power fuels and the Shell GO+ app, through which three participants will have the opportunity to be named winners, each receiving a brand-new Jeep® Avenger. The campaign was presented at an event held on 17 June 2026 at The Anama Concept, in the presence of company executives and media representatives....

Thousands of government hourly workers to strike next week over pay dispute

Thousands of government hourly workers to strike next week over pay dispute

Thousands of hourly-paid government workers are set to strike next Wednesday, demanding higher wages and improved benefits amid ongoing negotiations with unions for new contracts....

Fuel prices falling in Cyprus, but drivers may not be out of the woods yet

Fuel prices falling in Cyprus, but drivers may not be out of the woods yet

After months of watching fuel prices climb, Cypriot drivers are finally getting some welcome relief at the pump....

1st Gastronomos Festival Comes to Vouni, Limassol

1st Gastronomos Festival Comes to Vouni, Limassol

Gastronomos Cyprus is honoring the people of Limassol's fire-stricken villages and supporting their recovery and renewal....

Escape ramps added to reservoirs to stop animals from drowning

Escape ramps added to reservoirs to stop animals from drowning

A small but important step is being taken in Cyprus to protect wildlife and stray animals that often end up trapped in artificial lakes and water reservoirs across the island....

EU pushes plan for migrant ''return hubs'' outside Europe in tougher migration shift

EU pushes plan for migrant ''return hubs'' outside Europe in tougher migration shift

Europe is moving closer to a major change in how it handles migration, with at least 19 EU member states backing a plan to send rejected asylum seekers to special ''return hubs'' outside the European Union....

Cyprus butcher training program draws strong interest

Cyprus butcher training program draws strong interest

A training program aimed at turning people into qualified butchers, a profession that has quietly remained in steady demand in Cyprus, has kicked off its latest cycle with strong participation and growing interest....

EU set to appoint new envoy on Cyprus issue, Christodoulides says

EU set to appoint new envoy on Cyprus issue, Christodoulides says

The European Commission is preparing to appoint a new EU envoy for the Cyprus issue, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday, describing the move as part of ongoing coordination with Brussels and the United Nations....

Officials step up school bus checks after safety concerns

Officials step up school bus checks after safety concerns

Cyprus officials say they are stepping up checks on school buses ahead of the new school year, following growing concerns about safety and a recent audit report....

Two young women die after being pulled from sea off Oroklini beach

Two young women die after being pulled from sea off Oroklini beach

A summer day at the beach ended in tragedy Thursday evening when two young women were pulled unconscious from the sea off Oroklini and later pronounced dead....

Weekend weather: A mostly sunny weekend for dads and everyone else

Weekend weather: A mostly sunny weekend for dads and everyone else

Friday has arrived, school holidays are settling in, and Father's Day is waiting just around the corner. The weekend forecast is bringing plenty of sunshine for family outings, beach trips and barbecues, although the mountains may once again have their own ideas....

Currents claim lives of two Somali women off Oroklini coast

Currents claim lives of two Somali women off Oroklini coast

Two young women died after being caught in strong sea currents near the coast of Oroklini on Thursday evening, according to preliminary information from authorities....

Where are the Iranians?

Where are the Iranians?

Whatever happened to the Iranians who greeted the first American bombs with relief and celebration? They now stand alongside the Kurds whom Trump abandoned, dismissing them because they had not fought in Normandy. Alongside the Afghans who were left at the mercy of the Taliban. Alongside the Danes, perhaps the most pro-American people in Europe, who suddenly discovered that their great ally wanted to take a piece of their territory, like a greedy child grabbing one more slice of cake. ...

Cyprus internet users report high exposure to hostile online content

Cyprus internet users report high exposure to hostile online content

Nearly four in ten internet users in Cyprus reported seeing hostile or degrading online content during the past three months, according to new figures released by Eurostat....

Man found dead in sea off Mazotos

Man found dead in sea off Mazotos

Police are seeking to determine how a 69-year-old man died after he was discovered in the sea off Mazotos on Thursday morning....

Medochemie - the only European supplier for Praziquantel 600mg tablets

Medochemie - the only European supplier for Praziquantel 600mg tablets

Medochemie Limited (Cyprus) is currently the only EU supplier with an EU Marketing Authorisation supplying Praziquantel 600mg tablets....

UK travel advice for Cyprus returns to normal

UK travel advice for Cyprus returns to normal

The British government has updated its travel advice for Cyprus, introducing a more favourable assessment of the security situation on the island....

Salt & Fire: Summer nights by the pool

Salt & Fire: Summer nights by the pool

If you're looking to escape the city heat without compromising on great food, Salt & Fire in Agios Ioannis has exactly what you need. Since the beginning of June, the iconic steakhouse owned by the Heimonides family has been opening its garden by the pool for dinner service, offering evenings under the stars with the open Nicosia sky as the perfect backdrop....

€8 million, 20 trips, and one robbery report: Ukrainian woman jailed in Cyprus

€8 million, 20 trips, and one robbery report: Ukrainian woman jailed in Cyprus

A 32-year-old Ukrainian woman who brought nearly €8 million into Cyprus over the course of 20 trips has been sentenced to 20 months in prison by the Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court....

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