Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

British family seeks UK govt support for father to attend son’s funeral

The family of a British father facing prosecution over the death of his three-year-old son is seeking support from the UK government to allow him to return to Britain for the child’s funeral, according to media reports. The father, 37, who has been charged with causing death by a rash, reckless or dangerous act, is […]

25.07.2026 12:21

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TV shows we love: The Queen’s Gambit

What could be more thrilling than a coming-of-age drama that follows a red-haired force of nature chasing greatness? A miniseries released in 2020 and set in the Cold War, The Queen’s Gambit is a timeless production that portrays an array of social struggles. Throughout the seven episodes, Beth Harmon reveals her human complexity in a […]

25.07.2026 12:15

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

No substitute for diet

By Maria Izquierdo-Pulido, Isabella Parilli Moser and Maria Fernanda Zeron Rugerio Magnesium has become one of the most popular supplements on the market. People take it for a whole host of reasons, ranging from better sleep to reducing stress, preventing muscle cramps, boosting energy levels and preventing deficiencies. Social media has made it even more […]

25.07.2026 11:42

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Getting outside and meeting people might reveal we’re more alike than different

When Lauren Hough set off across America in 2023 in her self-refitted second-hand Dodge van, she had the twin goals of circling the US and not traumatising her dog, Woody Guthrie. As readers setting off across a deeply polarised nation in the company of a six-foot left-wing lesbian who is no fan of the ‘orange […]

25.07.2026 11:30

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Cyprus condemns Russian deadly strike on Sloviansk

Cyprus’ foreign ministry on Saturday condemned a Russian strike on the Ukrainian city of Sloviansk, which killed civilians and damaged Latvia’s honorary consulate. “The targeting of residential areas is completely unacceptable. Our condolences go to the families of the victims. We stand in solidarity with Ukraine and Latvia,”” the ministry said in a post on […]

25.07.2026 11:18

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Thirteen arrested in island-wide police crime prevention operation

Thirteen people were arrested during coordinated police operations carried out across Cyprus on Friday night as part of ongoing efforts to prevent crime and strengthen public safety. According to police, the arrests were linked to offences including illegal drug possession, illegal employment, drink driving and other criminal offences. During the operations, officers stopped 600 vehicles […]

25.07.2026 10:18

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Isolated showers possible before temperatures climb again

Seasonal low pressure is affecting the area, bringing mostly fine weather on Saturday, with a chance of isolated afternoon showers before temperatures begin to rise again in the coming days. After early morning low cloud clears, Saturday will be mostly sunny. Later in the day, locally increased cloud is expected to bring isolated showers, mainly […]

25.07.2026 10:14

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AI providers face new EU transparency rules

The European Commission this week published new guidelines to help artificial intelligence (AI) providers and users comply with transparency requirements under the EU’s AI Act, with the rules set to take effect on August 2, 2026. The guidelines aim to help people identify when they are interacting with AI systems or viewing content created or […]

25.07.2026 10:00

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Euripides’ Alcestis closes the Greek drama festival

The fifth and final production of this year’s International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama arrives soon as the National Theatre of Greece presenting Euripides’ Alcestis under the direction of Dimitris Karantzas. On August 7 and 8, an exciting cast will meet with audiences at the Curium Ancient Theatre. Iro Bezou performs the title role of […]

25.07.2026 09:40

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus pension reform will reflect modern needs of retirees – Govt

In recent comments, the government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said that the next major reform planned by the administration is a…

25.07.2026 09:15

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Cyprus Business Now: CBC, venture capital, technology, AI, tourism, euro notes

A Cyprus-based venture capital firm is positioning itself ahead of anticipated landmark IPOs in the artificial intelligence sector, with its leadership arguing that the flotations could reshape global valuation benchmarks. FinSight Ventures, which operates internationally while being anchored in Cyprus, has built a portfolio spanning generative AI unicorns such as Databricks and Scale AI, alongside […]

25.07.2026 09:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Tens of thousands flee fires in France, blazes merge outside Madrid

Tens of thousands of people fled wildfires in southwest France by car and boat on Friday, and Spain declared a national emergency as huge blazes merged outside Madrid and searing heat left tinder-dry conditions across the region. French authorities ordered the total evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, a tourism hotspot on its Atlantic Coast. […]

25.07.2026 08:57

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Nice glasses. Are they recording me?

The next great technology battle will not be fought in our pockets. It will take place on our faces.  More than a decade after Google Glass became a cautionary tale about what happens when technology arrives before society is ready for it, smart glasses have returned with better cameras, longer batteries and artificial intelligence capable of understanding what […]

25.07.2026 08:30

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

EU employment tied to foreign trade hits record 31.6 million

31.6 million people were employed in the EU during 2024 to satisfy the final demand for goods and services from non-EU economies, according to a report from Eurostat. This figure accounts for 14.4 per cent of total employment across the European Union, marking a significant rise from 2010 when 22.6 million workers, or 11.5 per […]

25.07.2026 08:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Addressing the affordability crisis of Cyprus households

Recent opinion surveys indicate that the affordability crisis is the most pressing concern for Cyprus households. Indeed, many state their inability to cope with daily cost-of-living pressures and doubt that they will be able to maintain their current standard of living once they stop working. And many younger people say that they are increasingly unable to afford decent accommodation in the face of surging housing costs.   Moreover, with prices and costs accelerating since February 2026 owing l

25.07.2026 07:30

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Drowning deaths in Cyprus prompt renewed safety push

Thirty-three people died from drowning in Cyprus during 2025, with authorities warning that prevention measures remain necessary. Marking world drowning prevention day (July 25), the health ministry presented the figures on Friday. Men accounted for 73 per cent of victims, 61 per cent were foreign nationals, while fifteen of those who died were aged over […]

25.07.2026 04:24

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Our View: Power cuts expose years of neglect

Every year, at the height of the summer, we face the same problem. The Electricity Authority’s power stations had great difficulty producing enough power to satisfy demand. The antiquated generators are working at their limits and if something happens to one of them, as was the case on Wednesday, households are subjected to power cuts. […]

25.07.2026 04:20

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Turkish Cypriot coalition largely silent over failed Turkish bill to change northern Cyprus’ name

The Turkish Cypriot ruling coalition was largely silent on Friday over a bill which was put forward to and eventually rejected by the Turkish parliament late on Thursday night, demanding that the north be called the “Turkish Republic of Cyprus”. The bill had been put forward by the New Path party, which was jointly founded […]

25.07.2026 00:07

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Limassol to receive new ‘northern bypass road’ in drive to ease congestion

A new northern bypass road will be built around Limassol, as part of a wider effort to ease congestion in Cyprus’ second city, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades announced on Friday. The road is part of what the transport ministry described as a “comprehensive” plan, which will “create alternative routes, improve traffic distribution, and provide substantial […]

24.07.2026 22:35

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Larnaca campaign teaches children to save water

The Larnaca district government has launched an educational initiative to encourage water conservation among children as part of its “Larnaca -26” campaign, the authority said on Friday. The initiative includes an activity book designed to teach primary school pupils and preschool children about the importance of protecting water resources through games, creative exercises and interactive […]

24.07.2026 20:08

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More free summer cinema in Nicosia

Family-friendly films are coming to the outskirts of Nicosia as a new summer cinema series launches. Actually, the outdoor film nights return for another annual edition, organised by the South Nicosia -Idalion Municipality as part of its Summer Cinema Festival. From July 27 to 31, the Municipal Amphitheatre of Dali will host cinema screenings of […]

24.07.2026 19:52

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

One in five Europeans lives in poverty, says deputy minister

One in five Europeans and one in four children live in poverty, Social Welfare Deputy Minister Clea Hadjistefanou-Papaellina said on Friday, highlighting Cyprus’ efforts during its presidency of the Council of the European Union to strengthen European social policy. Speaking at a press conference, she said Cyprus had set out to promote a more social, […]

24.07.2026 19:38

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Five UK police officers injured after boat strikes bridge in London

Five British police officers were injured after a Metropolitan Police boat struck Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday, the force said. The vessel, from the Met’s Marine Policing Unit, hit the bridge at about 3.40pm local time, 5.40pm Cyprus time, the police said. It added that a number of officers had entered the water […]

24.07.2026 19:25

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Court upholds landlord’s burglary conviction

The appeals court has upheld the conviction of a landlord found guilty of burgling a property he had rented out and stealing his tenant’s belongings following a dispute over unpaid rent. In its July 16 ruling, the court rejected all grounds of appeal, confirming the landlord’s conviction for the burglary and theft of items worth […]

24.07.2026 18:48

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