30 h. ago Michaelides to give new statement to police over contempt of court case

Former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides, who was removed from office by a Supreme Constitutional Court ruling last September, is to give a new statement to the police next week regarding an investigation into alleged contempt of court on his part in light of his dismissal, according to reports on Wednesday. The Cyprus News Agency reported that […]

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52 h. ago Experience Paros after dark: The Essential 2025 Summer Nightlife Guide

When the sun finally dips below the horizon and the sky turns shades of peach and purple, Paros takes on a whole new energy. The Cycladic calm gives way to something electric. Whether you’re strolling through the lively port towns or sipping cocktails on the beach, Paros after dark is a vibe you don’t want […]

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55 h. ago Finalto to Join Global Industry Leaders at iFX EXPO International 2025 in Cyprus

Finalto to Join Global Industry Leaders at iFX EXPO International 2025 in Cyprus  Finance Magnates

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3 d. ago Alcaraz saves three match points to stop Sinner and retain French Open

Carlos Alcaraz fought back from the brink to outlast top seed Jannik Sinner 4-6 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(10-2) in a French Open final for the ages on Sunday to retain his crown and cement his status as the Prince of Clay in Roland Garros’ post-Rafa Nadal era. In a scintillating showdown between the torch-bearers of […]

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4 d. ago Tales from the coffeeshop: Could Odysseas finally attain martyrdom?

THE DECISION to investigate the sacked auditor-general Odysseas for alleged contempt of court came as a major surprise, considering charges of contempt are very rare indeed. Although my memory is not what it used to be, I cannot recall anyone being charged with contempt, not even back when newspapers presented a suspect as guilty before […]

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4 d. ago Gauff beats world number one Sabalenka to win French Open women’s title

Coco Gauff battled from a set down to stun top seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-7(5) 6-2 6-4 in the French Open final on Saturday, her maiden Roland Garros title and second Grand Slam crown. The 21-year-old Gauff became the first American woman to capture the singles title since Serena Williams in 2015 and the youngest from […]

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5 d. ago Sinner faces defending champ Alcaraz in hotly anticipated French Open final

The French Open men’s singles tournament will culminate with a blockbuster clash in Paris on Sunday. World number one Jannik Sinner faces defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the most eagerly anticipated men’s singles final since the start of the Rafa Nadal era 20 years ago at Roland Garros where the results were largely a foregone […]

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5 d. ago Ruthless Sinner downs Djokovic to reach maiden French Open final

World number one Jannik Sinner defeated record-chasing Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-5 7-6(3) in a clash of generations on Friday to set up a blockbuster French Open final showdown with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. Playing a younger, modern version of himself, the 38-year-old Djokovic looked every bit his age for a while on Court Philippe Chatrier […]

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6 d. ago Alcaraz returns to French Open final after ailing Musetti retires

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached back-to-back French Open finals after Italian eighth seed Lorenzo Musetti retired with injury while trailing 4-6 7-6(3) 6-0 2-0 on Friday. Alcaraz, who is attempting to become only the third man to retain his Roland Garros title this century after Rafa Nadal and Gustavo Kuerten, will face either world number […]

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6 d. ago Sabalenka eyes claycourt supremacy with Gauff hoping to be second time lucky

The French Open women’s singles final takes centre stage at Roland Garros on Saturday. World number one Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus takes on last year’s semi-finalist, American Coco Gauff, as she looks to land her first French Open crown to add to her three Grand Slam titles. Long considered a hardcourt specialist, the 27-year-old top […]

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6 d. ago Alcaraz, Sinner face big tests to set up dream French Open final

The French Open men’s singles semi-finals take centre stage at Roland Garros on Friday. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz meets Italian eighth seed Lorenzo Musetti in a rematch of their Monte Carlo final and Rome semi-final, both of which the Spaniard won to arrive in Paris with the perfect preparation. World number one Jannik Sinner plays […]

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6 d. ago Sabalenka downs holder Swiatek to set up French Open final with Gauff

World number one Aryna Sabalenka battled past four-times champion Iga Swiatek to reach her first French Open final with a 7-6(1) 4-6 6-0 win on Thursday that ended the Pole’s reign in Paris and snapped her 26-game winning streak at the tournament. The Belarusian will face 2022 finalist Coco Gauff in Saturday’s showcase match after […]

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6 d. ago Young pianists take the spotlight with Cyprus Symphony Orchestra

An evening of brilliance awaits classical music lovers as the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra presents the Young Pianists Gala Concert and Competition Finals, the glittering finale of the Chopin in Cyprus festival. Taking place on June 13 at Pallas Theatre in Nicosia, the concert brings together rising stars, masterful repertoire and world-class direction. Under the baton […]

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8 d. ago Blunder fest as Gauff downs Keys to reach last four in Paris

Coco Gauff huffed and puffed into the French Open semi-finals with a 6-7(6) 6-4 6-1 victory against fellow American Madison Keys in a match both players will be quick to forget as they broke the 100-unforced errors barrier on Wednesday. More than half of Gauff’s points came from Australian Open champion Keys’ soft mistakes and […]

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8 d. ago Stoiximan: Οι αποδόσεις για τον ημιτελικό Γερμανία–Πορτογαλία στο Nations League

Το κείμενο που ακολουθεί είναι πληρωμένη διαφήμιση εκ μέρους της Stoiximan Cyprus | 18+ | Παιχνίδι είναι, θέλει όρια | https://safergambling.gov.cy/ | Η Stoiximan κατέχει άδεια Κλάσης Β’ από την ΕΑΣ με αριθμό B018 Απόψε στις 22:00 ξεκινά το Final Four του UEFA Nations League, με την αναμέτρηση Γερμανία–Πορτογαλία να ανοίγει το πρόγραμμα στο Μόναχο. […]

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8 d. ago TikTokers spent 27 hours in stadium toilet to watch Champions League final for free

A pair of Belgian TikTokers say they spent 27 hours in an Allianz Arena toilet last weekend before watching Paris St Germain beat Inter Milan in the Champions League final for free. Neal Remmerie and Senne Haverbeke told VRT News they managed to get into the Munich stadium the day before the match and hid […]

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8 d. ago UK mortgage approvals drop to lowest in over a year after tax break ends

The number of mortgages approved by British lenders for house purchase fell more than expected in April to their lowest in over a year as the market adjusted to higher purchase taxes. Earlier government data showed that British house purchases surged in March to take advantage of the final month of an exemption from stamp […]

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9 d. ago Our View: Will electricity market liberalisation lower prices?

The Cyprus electricity market will open to independent producers in mid-September and from October 1, the trading in electricity will commence. The opening up of the market, which was meant have taken place years ago, but was repeatedly postponed for a variety of reasons, was finally announced by the Cyprus energy regulator Cera last week. […]

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1 week ago Gauff speeds into French Open last eight, Pegula crashes out

Second seed Coco Gauff brushed aside Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-0 7-5 on Monday to move into the French Open quarter-finals and stay on course for her first title in Paris. Gauff, who got to the final in 2022 and semi-finals last year, is the youngest American player to reach at least the fourth round at […]

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1 week ago Greece postpones basketball finals game after courtside dispute 

Greece’s government on Monday postponed a basketball game between local rivals Olympiacos and Panathinaikos and threatened to cancel the national championship after tensions between team owners boiled over at a match on Sunday. Olympiacos basketball owners Panagiotis and George Aggelopoulos, and Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos clashed over the alleged use of obscene gestures and offensive […]

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