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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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PwC Cyprus honours ACA, ACCA and Academic Excellence award recipients

PwC Cyprus honours ACA, ACCA and Academic Excellence award recipients

PwC Cyprus held an ACA, ACCA and Academic Excellence Award Ceremony at the PwC’s Experience Center, recognising the outstanding academic achievements of its people in professional and university examinations. The ceremony took place in the presence of Philippos Soseilos, CEO of PwC Cyprus, Anna Loizou, Partner and Chief People Officer, and Costas Seraphim, Professional Qualifications Lead and Consultant, PwC Academy....

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EY announces the appointment of 2 new partners in Cyprus

EY announces the appointment of 2 new partners in Cyprus

EY Cyprus is pleased to announce the addition of two new Partners to its leadership team, Antonis Josephakis and Simos Simou....

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Greece returns 48 Cypriot antiquities in gesture of cultural cooperation

Greece returns 48 Cypriot antiquities in gesture of cultural cooperation

Forty-eight Cypriot antiquities that had been held in a private collection in Greece have been formally returned to Cyprus, in what officials are calling a meaningful act of cultural cooperation between the two countries....

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The weather has finally decided to behave itself

The weather has finally decided to behave itself

After weeks of afternoon surprises, wandering thunderstorms and clouds that seemed determined to keep meteorologists on their toes, the weather across Cyprus has finally made a decision....

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US puts Cyprus back in safest travel category

US puts Cyprus back in safest travel category

The United States has lowered its travel advisory for Cyprus to Level 1, the lowest risk category in its travel warning system, marking a return to normal after months of heightened concern linked to regional instability in the Middle East. ...

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Migration crackdown agreed under Cyprus-led EU presidency

Migration crackdown agreed under Cyprus-led EU presidency

After months of negotiations that culminated on Monday between EU member states and the European Parliament, the European Union has reached a political agreement on a new Returns Regulation that will complement the new Pact on Migration and Asylum, set to take effect on July 1....

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Cyprus vies for presidency of UN General Assembly

Cyprus vies for presidency of UN General Assembly

The United Nations General Assembly will elect the president of its 81st session on June 2, 2026, during a vote at UN headquarters in New York. Cyprus is seeking the position through the candidacy of Ambassador Andreas Kakouris, who is facing Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman....

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US missile strike disables cargo ship attempting to breach Iran blockade

US missile strike disables cargo ship attempting to breach Iran blockade

The United States military says it has taken action against a merchant vessel that attempted to enter an Iranian port despite restrictions imposed under Washington's maritime blockade....

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Military G3 rifle discovered in shallow waters off Xylofagou

Military G3 rifle discovered in shallow waters off Xylofagou

A military G3 rifle was recovered from shallow coastal waters near Xylofagou on Sunday afternoon, triggering an investigation involving several authorities....

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Kataklysmos skies and a splash of summer

Kataklysmos skies and a splash of summer

It is June 1st. It is Monday. It is Kataklysmos. A weak low-pressure system and a slightly unstable air mass remain nearby today, but conditions are generally favourable for those heading to the sea or village festivities. ...

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Archbishop Elpidophoros hospitalized after collapsing during Thessaloniki service

Archbishop Elpidophoros hospitalized after collapsing during Thessaloniki service

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was taken to hospital on Sunday after collapsing during a Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Aretsou, Thessaloniki....

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Provocative salaries, pensions, and payouts for MPs

Provocative salaries, pensions, and payouts for MPs

One issue that has come back into focus is the generous pension package, lump-sum payments, and salaries enjoyed by members of the House of Representatives. Unsurprisingly, no MP has ever stepped forward to defend them....

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Entrepreneurial ambitions rise in Cyprus, but barriers to growth remain

Entrepreneurial ambitions rise in Cyprus, but barriers to growth remain

Cypriots are expressing strong interest in entrepreneurship and increasing confidence in their ability to launch businesses, according to the latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report for 2024/2025. Despite this positive outlook, several long-standing challenges continue to limit the number of new companies being established....

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Women make up majority of science and technology workforce in Cyprus

Women make up majority of science and technology workforce in Cyprus

Women accounted for more than half of all science and technology workers in Cyprus in 2025, according to figures released by Eurostat....

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Two more arrested after alleged terror plot targeting Israelis

Two more arrested after alleged terror plot targeting Israelis

Cypriot authorities have arrested two additional suspects in connection with an ongoing terrorism investigation, bringing the total number of people currently being held in the case to four....

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Cyprus leads EU in oil dependence despite renewable energy surge

Cyprus leads EU in oil dependence despite renewable energy surge

Cyprus remains one of the European Union’s most petroleum-dependent countries, according to the latest Eurostat energy data, even though renewable sources now account for almost all domestic energy production....

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Around 3,000 people in Cyprus living with multiple sclerosis

Around 3,000 people in Cyprus living with multiple sclerosis

Around 3,000 people in Cyprus are living with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to figures presented on Friday as part of events marking World Multiple Sclerosis Day....

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Holiday weekend brings heightened police presence on Cyprus roads

Holiday weekend brings heightened police presence on Cyprus roads

Police have launched an extensive safety operation for the Kataklysmos long weekend as thousands of people prepare to travel across Cyprus for holiday events and short breaks....

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Transport company owner arrested in diesel smuggling case

Transport company owner arrested in diesel smuggling case

A coordinated operation by Customs Department officers and members of the Nicosia Crime Prevention Unit led to the seizure of diesel fuel that had allegedly been brought from the occupied areas into the government-controlled territories of the Republic of Cyprus....

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Bulgaria puts limits on U.S. military aircraft stay after visa dispute

Bulgaria puts limits on U.S. military aircraft stay after visa dispute

Bulgaria will allow US military aircraft to stay in the NATO member country only until the end of June, after ‌the United States failed to approve a visa-free system for Bulgarian visitors, Prime Minister Rumen Radev has said....

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