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Two arrested after 21-year-old stabbed in Limassol brawl

Two people, including a 15-year-old boy, were arrested in Limassol on Saturday night after a 21-year-old man was stabbed during a fight, police said. Officers were called to Vasileos Constantinou street, near Tsirio stadium, shortly before midnight following reports of a brawl involving foreign nationals. At the scene, police found a 21-year-old man with a […]

26.07.2026 10:51

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Kitchen fire causes extensive damage to Nicosia home

A fire caused extensive damage to the kitchen and interior of a two-storey house in the Nicosia district on Saturday night, the fire service said. Fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis said the fire is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault. The kitchen equipment sustained extensive damage, while smoke from the blaze damaged […]

26.07.2026 10:35

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Tokenisation could reshape global finance, IMF warns

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the rapid development of tokenised finance could either strengthen the global financial system or create new sources of instability, depending on the policy decisions taken by governments and regulators. Tokenisation is more than a technological upgrade, the IMF said, arguing that moving financial assets and liabilities onto […]

26.07.2026 10:00

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Politics ain’t what it used to be

There were no tanks in Whitehall, the King is still on his throne and the BBC is not broadcasting putschist propaganda, but there was a successful coup in Downing Street when Keir Starmer was forced toresign and Andy Burnham MP became UK prime minister on Monday. The term a very British coup, is from the […]

26.07.2026 09:00

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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting July 20: A family of four could spend around €120 on a single day at an organised beach in Cyprus, as higher charges for beach equipment, expensive food and drinks and the journey to the coast place another popular summer outing beyond the […]

26.07.2026 09:00

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You roasted the scammer. They confirmed your number works.

Replying to a fraudulent text may feel satisfying, but it can validate an active number and open the door to a more convincing con. In Cyprus, the bait increasingly resembles an unpaid fine, a missed delivery or expiring loyalty points.  There is something deeply satisfying about receiving a scam text and deciding that, today, you have time.  Perhaps you correct the […]

26.07.2026 08:30

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Tales from the Coffeshop: Proof our Nik has no interest in a Cyprus settlement

WARNING: If you are bored of the Cyprob, stop reading now. PREZNIKTWO was in defiant mood at the presidential place on Monday evening in his speech to mark the 52nd anniversary of the Turkish invasion. The continuation of the Cyprus Republic constituted an “inviolable red line”, he said and ruled out discussion of a two-state […]

26.07.2026 08:30

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Our View: Why is UN time and energy being spent on Cyprus?

Everyone has been asking the same question ever since the visit of the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was announced 10 days ago. What is the purpose of his visit? Little has been said about the purpose of visit – the first by a UNSG in 16 years – apart from a UN diplomatic source in […]

26.07.2026 08:00

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European construction sector shows signs of recovery

Construction output across the euro area and the European Union saw a modest rise during May 2026, according to the latest figures released by Eurostat. Seasonally adjusted production grew by 0.4 per cent in the euro area and by 0.3 per cent across the EU compared to the previous month. This follows growth recorded in […]

26.07.2026 08:00

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Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes

The Iran war broadened over the weekend despite a pause in U.S. strikes, as Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast and Iran accused Ukraine of targeting one of its vessels in the Caspian Sea. The U.S. military said on Saturday its naval blockade against Iran “remains in full effect” […]

26.07.2026 07:45

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Vehicle mows down crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing one

One person has been killed and 17 injured, with some in life-threatening condition, after a vehicle mowed down a crowd near Berlin’s Pride celebrations on Saturday evening, setting off a manhunt for those responsible, the police said. Hours after the apparent attack many details remained unclear, but police said the vehicle struck multiple people after […]

26.07.2026 07:36

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Your digital past is now part of the job interview

Artificial intelligence is allowing employers to examine years of online activity within hours, turning forgotten posts, anonymous accounts and even deleted profiles into potential career liabilities.  The warning that jobseekers should watch what they publish online is hardly new. What has changed is the speed, depth and persistence with which companies can now search.  Employers that once relied on a quick Google […]

26.07.2026 07:30

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How PayPal went from Wall Street favorite to unwilling merger target

Five years ago PayPal was a Wall Street favorite and a leader in digital payments. Since then the stock has plunged, Apple Pay dominates payment services in the US and PayPal is ​facing a takeover bid it does not like. What happens next? The company synonymous with digital payments this past week got a $53 […]

26.07.2026 06:00

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Only one Cyprus MEP votes against controls on chat platforms

In the end, Fidias Panayiotou was the only Cypriot MEP who voted to reject the temporary reinstatement of ‘Chat Control’ legislation, which nevertheless passed with what can only be described as Byzantine-like procedures. With the law now in effect until April 2028, it marks a setback for privacy advocates. Chat Control is the informal term […]

26.07.2026 04:24

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Norris denies Hamilton record Hungary pole with last lap effort

McLaren’s Formula One world champion Lando Norris denied Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton a first pole position since 2023 with a last-lap blast in Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday. It was the first time this season, at the 11th round, that leaders Mercedes had not secured pole position for a Grand Prix. Hamilton joined Norris on […]

25.07.2026 18:56

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Super Bowl-winner Jordan Devey dies at 38

Jordan Devey, a retired NFL offensive lineman who won a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots, died at age 38. According to a GoFundMe page started to benefit his wife, Linsey, and their four young children, Devey “took his own life.” As of Saturday morning, the fund had collected more than $92,000 of its […]

25.07.2026 18:25

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Russia says Ukraine killed 11 in tourist camp; Ukraine strikes Russian refinery

Russian authorities said 11 people including four children had been killed by Ukraine in an overnight attack on a holiday camp in a Russian-held part of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, accusing Kyiv on Saturday of deliberately attacking civilians. Ukraine did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Both Russia and Ukraine deny targeting civilians in […]

25.07.2026 17:37

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Government denies shifting cost of local govt reform onto the public

The interior ministry on Saturday rejected claims by the Union of Municipalities that the government is shifting the cost of local government reform onto residents, insisting it has more than doubled state funding for municipalities since the reform was introduced. The union has rejected the government’s proposed mechanism for adjusting the annual state grant and […]

25.07.2026 17:35

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A weekend of craft beer, games and music at Ayia Napa Marina

As August arrives, it brings with it a new wave of events to experience around the island. Throughout the hottest and most popular vacation month of the year, Cyprus will welcome events to keep all of those on the island entertained. A two-day celebration of the local craft beer culture approaches soon as Ayia Napa […]

25.07.2026 17:30

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Wildfire near Kato Pyrgos brought under control

A wildfire that broke out near Kato Pyrgos Tyllirias in the Nicosia district on Saturday afternoon was brought under full control within 20 minutes after burning a small area of wild vegetation. According to the forestry department, the fire started at 3.40pm and firefighting teams responded immediately. The operation involved nine forestry department personnel using […]

25.07.2026 17:28

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Imola emerges as possible F1 season-ender, Malaysia return imminent

Ferrari’s home circuit of Imola has emerged as a likely host for Formula One’s season-ending race if grands prix in Qatar and Abu Dhabi cannot go ahead due to conflict in the Middle East, with Malaysia set to return in October. Qatar is due to host the penultimate round of the championship on November 29, […]

25.07.2026 17:13

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Astronomers scrutinize exoplanet that survived the death of its star

In about 5 billion years, our sun will begin its death throes by ​expanding in size and engulfing the innermost planets — possibly including Earth — before expelling its outer layers and forming a stellar remnant called a white dwarf. But the outer ‌planets may carry on even after such trauma. Researchers now have made […]

25.07.2026 17:00

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Israel kills senior Hamas-led police official in Gaza, medics and police officials say

An Israeli airstrike on Saturday killed the head of the Hamas-led police force in the northern Gaza Strip, Brigadier-General Abdel-Nasser Al-Maqadma, the group-run interior ministry and medics said. Medics and the interior ministry said Maqadma, known also as the governor of northern Gaza Strip, was killed by an Israeli airstrike in the Sheikh Radwan area […]

25.07.2026 16:35

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Having a bad hair day?

By Elly Anastasiades Think about the last time you looked in the mirror and sighed at the sight of your hair. Maybe it was frizzing, flattening, greying, thinning or simply refusing to do what you wanted. For many people, hair comes with a running commentary – a private, near-constant negotiation that we rarely stop to […]

25.07.2026 16:02

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