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Police face ‘most stringent’ sick leave checks in public sector

Planned reform to sick leave rules must not undermine the rights of employees with genuine medical conditions, union officials said on Friday as the government moves to tighten controls on absenteeism across the civil service. Pasydy secretary general Stratis Mattheou said the union supported efforts to tackle abuse of sick leave but stressed that existing […]

17.07.2026 11:56

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European Commission imposes new binding rules on Google

The European Commission issued two sets of binding specification measures to Google this week, under the Digital Markets Act, in order to foster greater competition in the digital sector. These regulatory steps aim to ensure that competitors’ artificial intelligence services can rival Google’s own offerings by granting them equal access to features on Android devices. […]

17.07.2026 11:35

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Andy Burnham to be made UK Labour leader on way to becoming prime minister

Andy Burnham, nicknamed the ‘King of the North’, will become leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party on Friday, the final step before becoming its seventh prime minister in a decade on a pledge to thwart the rise of the populist Reform UK. At a ‘special conference’ on Friday, Burnham, who earned the regal moniker for […]

17.07.2026 11:28

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Pregnant woman taken to hospital after highway crash

A pregnant woman was taken to hospital after a traffic accident on the Nicosia to Limassol motorway on Friday morning. Police said the collision led to the closure of the right lane of the highway, resulting in long queues and delays for motorists travelling through the area. The woman was transported to hospital for medical […]

17.07.2026 11:28

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Digital funding and global growth top CITEA agenda

Cypriot technology companies need greater financial backing to compete abroad, while businesses across the island require faster access to funding if they are to keep pace with digital change, according to the Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA). These two issues were at the centre of a meeting between a CITEA delegation and Trade Minister […]

17.07.2026 11:23

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Safe Bulkers opens €100,000 scholarship calls

Ten students in Cyprus are set to receive a significant boost to their maritime education as Safe Bulkers has officially launched its sixth annual scholarship programme. Chief executive Polys V. Hajioannou confirmed this week that the company is offering ten awards of €10,000 each for the 2026–2027 academic year to support those pursuing careers in […]

17.07.2026 11:19

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Debutant Suber leads The Open

Debutant Jackson Suber led the British Open with a stunning five-under opening round of 65 on Thursday as fellow Americans, reigning champion Scottie Scheffler and big-hitting Bryson DeChambeau, made their mark. England’s Dan Brown and South Korea’s Im Sung-jae had shared the clubhouse lead after early rounds of 66 at a scorched Royal Birkdale before […]

17.07.2026 10:54

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47 arrested in illegal employment crackdown

Forty-seven people were arrested during a nationwide operation targeting illegal employment in catering establishments across Cyprus, police said on Friday. The joint operation involved the aliens and immigration service and officers from the department of labour inspections, who carried out checks at 16 food and beverage businesses. All 47 individuals were arrested for illegal employment, […]

17.07.2026 10:52

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Yamal and Porro train apart but Spain expect both fit for World Cup final

Spain’s Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro trained separately from the rest of the squad on Thursday as they began preparations in New Jersey for Sunday’s World Cup final against Argentina. The pair lay on the pitch at one of Red Bull New York’s training facilities during the opening session for Luis de la Fuente’s side. […]

17.07.2026 10:48

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White House confirms President Trump will attend World Cup final

President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final on Sunday between Spain and defending champion Argentina, the White House confirmed on Thursday. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president would be in New York City on Friday to attend a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in Manhattan, then be at Sunday’s game […]

17.07.2026 10:43

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Duty free tobacco seized from Limassol hookah venue

A restaurant in Limassol that offers hookah services has been fined after customs officers seized 7kg of duty-free tobacco during a routine inspection, police said on Friday. The search was carried out on Thursday by the Limassol Customs Investigation Branch. Officers also found that the premises did not have the required licences to sell tobacco […]

17.07.2026 10:21

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Guterres Cyprus visit ‘very significant’

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Friday described UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ upcoming visit to Cyprus as “very significant”, saying it marks the first visit by a UN chief to the island in 16 years and is aimed at advancing efforts to restart negotiations on the Cyprus problem. Speaking to CyBC radio, Letymbiotis stressed that the […]

17.07.2026 10:15

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‘Govt remains committed to UN framework for Cyprus solution’

The government remains committed to securing a Cyprus settlement through negotiations based on the United Nations framework and European Union law, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Thursday night. He also highlighted efforts to strengthen the country’s foreign policy, strategic partnerships and international standing. Speaking on behalf of President Nikos Christodoulides at a commemorative event […]

17.07.2026 10:00

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Live music and comedy on Larnaca rooftop

An Aradippou coffee shop is redefining the village’s nightlife scene with its intimate, cultural events. Every summer, the rooftop of Kafeneion Ermis hosts live music nights, film screenings and more, enriching the region’s summer agenda. Coming soon are a live gig and a stand-up comedy night that will bring acclaimed artists to the stage. On […]

17.07.2026 10:00

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EU jobless benefits overhaul nears approval

An EU overhaul that would make the country of employment, rather than the country of residence, pay unemployment benefits to many cross-border workers is moving towards final approval, nearly a decade after it was first proposed. The European Parliament approved the overhaul on July 7 by 511 votes in favour, 87 against and 61 abstentions. The file must now be formally adopted […]

17.07.2026 09:49

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Deportation statistics 2025: What U.S. students should know about court backlogs and removals

If you’ve been hearing more about immigration courts and deportations lately, you’re not alone. In 2025, the U.S. experienced record numbers across court filings, removals, and enforcement delays. But beneath those headlines are real people, real decisions, and real consequences – especially for international and immigrant students navigating school, legal uncertainty, and limited support systems. […]

17.07.2026 09:48

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EU strengthens protections of flyers

A passenger departs from Larnaca for Brussels and arrives at the destination four hours later than scheduled. Another learns at the airport that their flight has been cancelled, while a family misses a connecting flight due to a delay in the first leg of their journey. For many, these are simply unpleasant travel experiences. In […]

17.07.2026 09:22

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British father expected to be released under strict conditions as attorney-general weighs prosecution

The British father arrested following the death of his three-year-old son in a fall from a fourth-floor hotel window in Paphos is expected to be released under strict conditions, with the attorney-general yet to decide whether criminal charges will be brought against him. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail on Friday, Paphos assistant police operations director […]

17.07.2026 09:07

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Four arrested as police step up islandwide crime prevention operations

Four people were arrested on Thursday night while 79 motorists were reported for speeding during islandwide police operations aimed at preventing serious crime and boosting public safety. According to police, the coordinated patrols targeted key locations in urban areas as part of ongoing efforts to prevent criminal activity, maintain public order and increase the public’s […]

17.07.2026 08:42

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TikTok’s age verification process under fire

TikTok could be fined as much as 10 per cent of its worldwide revenue after British communications regulators, Ofcom, opened a child safety investigation that goes to the heart of how the platform decides whether the person scrolling through its videos is an adult or a child.  The formal investigation, announced by Ofcom this week, will examine […]

17.07.2026 08:41

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EU homelessness drive puts focus on Cyprus poverty challenges

Preventing homelessness and improving access to affordable housing took centre stage in Brussels this week, as the European Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee (EMPL) examined new European Union measures against housing exclusion against the backdrop of Cyprus maintaining a lower-than-average poverty risk. The discussion focused on preventing homelessness, supporting people living in insecure housing […]

17.07.2026 08:20

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UN Security Council members back renewed Cyprus talks during closed-door briefing

The UN secretary-general’s latest reports on Cyprus were the focus of a closed-door briefing to members of the UN Security Council on Thursday by the UN’s Special Representative in Cyprus and head of the UN peacekeeping force (Unficyp), Colin Stewart’s successor Khassim Diagne According to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), the hour-and-a-half briefing in New […]

17.07.2026 08:17

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Trump calls for TV network licenses to be revoked after speech snub”

Two of the three major U.S. television networks and CNN did not broadcast a prime-time address on Thursday by President Donald Trump on their primary platforms, drawing a rebuke from a president who has placed unprecedented pressure on American media. The speech focused on election security, four months before the critical midterm elections. During his […]

17.07.2026 08:11

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Yellow weather warning issued as inland temperatures set to hit 40C

The meteorological department has issued a yellow weather warning for extreme maximum temperatures inland on Friday, with temperatures expected to reach around 40C. The warning will be in effect from 2pm until 4.30pm. Friday will be mostly clear, although locally increased cloud is expected to develop as the day progresses. There is a chance of […]

17.07.2026 08:04

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