53 m. ago Democratic US Senator Padilla forced to ground, handcuffed by security agents

Democratic U.S. Senator Alex Padilla was shoved out of a room, forced to the ground and handcuffed by security after attempting to ask a question at a Thursday press conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. “I am Senator Alex Padilla, I have questions for the secretary,” Padilla said during the press conference where Noem […]

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95 m. ago Harvey Weinstein judge declares mistrial on rape charge, third sex crimes trial planned

The judge overseeing Harvey Weinstein’s criminal case in Manhattan declared a mistrial on a rape charge on Thursday, one day after the former Hollywood movie mogul was convicted on a separate felony sex abuse charge. Justice Curtis Farber of the state Supreme Court ended the trial after the jury foreperson refused to deliberate for a […]

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1 hour ago Shell Cyprus offers strong presence at ‘Meet the Legends’ classic motorcycle event

Shell Cyprus and Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) recorded a strong presence at the inaugural “Meet the Legends” event, organised by the Cyprus Classic Motorcycle Club on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Eleftheria Square in Nicosia. The event brought together a wide community of classic motorcycle enthusiasts, from club members to curious visitors, all eager to […]

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1 hour ago Swimming for Hope: Oncology Centre’s Fantousis to cover 14 km of open water for charity

Georgios Fantousis, a nurse at the Day Care Unit of the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre, is set to turn a personal athletic challenge into a powerful act of humanity. On Saturday, June 14, 2025, he will participate in the international open-water swimming event Oceanman Italy, covering 14 kilometres across Lake Orta in the Italian […]

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2 h. ago XM warms up for 2026 Limassol Marathon with creative billboard campaign

Two billboards have been placed along the motorway: one in the direction from Paphos to Limassol, and the other serving routes from Nicosia, Larnaca, Ayia Napa and Protaras towards Limassol. These billboards symbolically depict the 42.2-kilometre distance to the heart of Limassol, specifically the starting point of the XM Limassol Marathon on the Molos Promenade. […]

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2 h. ago UCY MBA programme hosts Erasmus+ BIP focused on ethics in business

The University of Cyprus MBA Programme successfully hosted the international Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) titled “Ethical Considerations in Business” over June 2-6, 2025. Students and faculty from Hungary (Eötvös Loránd University), Romania (Bucharest University of Economic Studies) and Cyprus, participated in a vibrant week of interdisciplinary learning, corporate engagement and cultural exchange. This Erasmus+ initiative […]

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3 h. ago President hails Cyprus’ maritime growth, invites ICS to Cyprus for 2026

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday praised Cyprus’ maritime sector during his address at the general assembly of the International Chamber of Shipping, which took place in Athens. “We are proud of the remarkable growth and ongoing success of our shipping sector, and we are working to expand it towards new horizons,” Christodoulides said. He added […]

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3 h. ago New ‘Lidl UP’ programme heralds fresh era of vocational training

Lidl Cyprus is ushering in a new era in vocational education and training with Lidl UP: Learn & Work, an innovative dual-education programme, implemented in collaboration with the Future Skills Hub, the Learning Centre of the European University Cyprus. For the first time in Cyprus, retail trade is becoming a field of study and professional […]

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3 h. ago Greek Gaza march activists briefly detained at Cairo airport

Greek activists planning to take part in an international solidarity march for Gaza were held by Egyptian authorities for several hours at Cairo airport before being released, a member of the Greek delegation – which includes a handful of Cypriots – told the Cyprus Mail on Thursday. Earlier in the day, posts appeared on social […]

Transport

4 h. ago Larnaca and Paphos Airports Break Records with Four Million Passengers in First Five Months of 2025 Reflecting Strong Growth and Robust Recovery in Cyprus Aviation Industry

Larnaca and Paphos Airports Break Records with Four Million Passengers in First Five Months of 2025 Reflecting Strong Growth and Robust Recovery in Cyprus Aviation Industry  Travel And Tour World

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4 h. ago Thomas Kazakos takes the helm of the International Chamber of Shipping

Thomas Kazakos takes the helm of the International Chamber of Shipping  Cyprus Shipping News

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4 h. ago Paphos hotels exceed 90 per cent occupancy during Kataklysmos

President of the Paphos hotel association (Pasyxe) Evripides Loizides on Thursday expressed satisfaction with hotel occupancy rates in Paphos during the long weekend of Kataklysmos, saying that they exceeded 90 per cent. In a statement to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Loizides described the month of June as “problematic” because, as he put it, the […]

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4 h. ago Experts reveal 2 best Cryptocurrencies to buy in 2025 for new investors

Investors are scouring the crypto market for the best crypto to invest today, and two standout tokens are grabbing attention. Pepe (PEPE) is navigating a 9.37% dip, yet its chart signals a potential rally.  Meanwhile, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is surging through phase 5 of its presale, priced at $0.03, with $10,400,000 raised and over 540 […]

Economics

4 h. ago Cyprus airports soar past 4 million passengers in new travel record

Passenger traffic at the airports of Larnaca and Paphos exceeded 4 million for the first time in history during the period from January to May 2025. According to an announcement by the Transport Ministry on Thursday, this marks an increase of 12.02 per cent compared to the same period in 2024. In May 2025 alone, […]

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5 h. ago MPs sound alarm over water waste, ageing networks, and policy failures

A host of problems, such as large water losses, ageing networks, a failure to utilise recycled water, unequal pricing policies and the energy dependence of desalination plants, were raised at Thursday’s session of the House audit committee. Discussions focused on an audit office report on the adaptation of water resources management in relation to climate […]

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5 h. ago Looking for that 55x gem? These are the best Cryptos to buy in 2025

If you are looking for that 55x gem, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is stealing the spotlight. Phase 5 of its presale is underway, offering tokens at $0.03, a 200% jump from the first phase’s $0.01. The project has raised $10,400,000 since the presale began, with over 540 million tokens sold and 11,900 holders joining the ranks. […]

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6 h. ago Presidential palace hosts blood donation drive for World Blood Donor Day

The presidential palace held its annual blood donation drive on Wednesday, ahead of Saturday’s World Blood Donor Day. The event was co-organised by the Bank of Cyprus’ SupportCY network, which supports healthcare initiatives and “various needs of the Cypriot society”, as well as the Cyprus blood bank and the presidency itself, and aimed to bolster […]

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6 h. ago Who wins the battle of the best Crypto in 2025: Solana (SOL) or Mutuum Finance (MUTM)

The battle for the best crypto to buy now heats up in 2025, with Solana (SOL) and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) vying for investor attention. Solana, a blockchain giant, faces challenges as meme-driven capital shifts elsewhere.  Meanwhile, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is surging, raising $10,400,000 since its presale began, selling over 540 million tokens, and attracting 11,900 […]

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6 h. ago Christodoulides offers ‘heartfelt condolences’ over India plane crash

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday offered his “heartfelt condolences” to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the crash of an airliner in India’s northwestern city of Ahmedabad. “I express my heartfelt condolences to you and the people of India following the devastating loss of Air India flight AI171. The people of Cyprus mourn with you. […]

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7 h. ago Etek backs energy minister’s concerns over electricity market opening

President of the technical chamber Etek on Thursday said that the energy minister’s concerns about the opening up of the electricity market were reasonable and justified. In a written statement, Konstantinos Constantis said nothing had happened since 2022 when Etek first raised the same concerns with the energy regulator Cera. At the end of last […]

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