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Cyprus Theatre Organisation launches new season

Days before its summer production premieres, Ion by Euripides, which will travel around Cyprus and to Athen’s Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, the Cyprus Theatre Organisation (Thoc) has presented its new theatre season. Ion will tour Cyprus from July 16, before traveling to the Athens Epidaurus Festival for performances on August 28 and 29. This production […]

15.07.2026 10:07

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Cyprus marks anniversary of 1974 coup d’état

Wednesday marked 52 years since a Greek military junta-sponsored coup d’état overthrew the Cypriot government of the day, which was led by Archbishop Makarios III. The coup was led by rebel factions of the National guard and the Eoka-B paramilitary organisation, and had been ordered by Dimitrios Ioannidis, one of the leading figures in Greece’s […]

15.07.2026 08:37

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GSI costs will not automatically raise power bills, says former CERA chief

The Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) will not automatically translate into higher electricity bills because its costs are recovered through a detailed European Union regulatory framework rather than being passed directly to consumers, according to energy systems expert and former Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) chairman Andreas Poullikkas. In a recent piece of analysis, Poullikkas said […]

15.07.2026 08:14

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Iran threatens to shut Bab el-Mandeb after closing Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to close “all other export corridors that benefit the U.S. and its allies”, Iranian media reported, after Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. reimposed a naval blockade of Iranian ports. “Regional energy exports are either shared by all, or denied to all,” the IRGC said […]

15.07.2026 08:00

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IMF warns Europe faces fiscal squeeze as spending pressures rise

European governments face an unprecedented financing challenge as rising spending demands linked to ageing populations, the energy transition and defence threaten to place public finances under severe strain, according to a new paper released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF’s European department said public spending across the region is expected to increase by […]

15.07.2026 08:00

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Cyprus Business Now: housing, energy, shipping, digital euro, EU presidency

Major technology conferences, international business events and the growing presence of foreign companies in Limassol have become a vital buffer against a sharp decline in tourism this year, according to Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) Limassol president Christos Tsanos. In an interview with Entrepreneurial Limassol, a periodical published by the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel), Tsanos said conference and business […]

15.07.2026 07:30

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Keve launches survey on excessive EU law implementation

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), serving as the coordinator for Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus, has launched a public consultation to investigate the excessive gold-plating of European Union legislation by member states. The initiative seeks to gather essential feedback from businesses and stakeholders regarding the phenomenon where national authorities impose rules that exceed […]

15.07.2026 07:00

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Debenhams reports strong trading momentum through June and July

UK’s Debenhams Group said on Tuesday that positive trading momentum continued through June and July, ​supported by improving sales margins and lower customer ‌returns, as the online retailer’s turnaround strategy gained traction. Here are some details:

15.07.2026 06:40

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UK businesses urge new government to cut energy levies and taxes

Britain’s new prime minister must slash energy levies paid by businesses to speed up economic ​growth, a leading employers group and an energy ‌trade body said on Tuesday. With former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham poised to enter Downing Street, the Confederation of British ​Industry and Energy UK said 40 per cent of firms ​were cutting […]

15.07.2026 06:20

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Financial firms drive majority of EU carbon market activity in 2025

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU financial market regulator and supervisor, recently published its third annual market report on European carbon markets. The report identifies financial intermediaries as being central to the functioning of the EU carbon market, providing essential liquidity and acting as counterparties to non-financial firms. These entities, which include […]

15.07.2026 06:00

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Ninety Turkish Cypriot properties deemed dangerous in Larnaca

The Larnaca district government (EOA) said on Tuesday that 90 buildings believed to be Turkish Cypriot properties are being assessed as potentially dangerous following extensive inspections. In a statement, it said the inspections were carried out as part of its responsibilities under the buildings regulation law to identify and manage dangerous buildings. According to the […]

15.07.2026 04:24

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Our View: EU envoy appointment has not brought a solution any closer

The way the government greeted the appointment of the European Commission envoy to the Cyprus problem gave the impression that the road to a solution had been opened. The reality, however, is that we remain as far away from a settlement as we were before Monday, when Raffaelo Fitto, who is serving as executive vice […]

15.07.2026 04:20

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Slick Spain cruise past France into final

European champions Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-finals on Tuesday, producing a controlled display to book a place in Sunday’s final. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute after Lucas Digne fouled Lamine Yamal in the box.Spain took command through their positional play after an even […]

15.07.2026 00:01

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US airstrikes target Iran for fourth consecutive night

US forces are carrying out airstrikes in Iran, a US official told Reuters on Tuesday, with the strikes reportedly continuing for around two hours as tensions between Washington and Tehran intensify. The official did not provide further details on the locations or targets of the strikes, though explosions have been heard in Bandar Abaas. The […]

14.07.2026 22:42

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Elias defends Disy candidate appeal as electoral system faces scrutiny

Chief Returning Officer, Elikkos Elias, said on Tuesday that Anastasia Anthousi’s appeal to the electoral court over a disputed parliamentary seat was “honest”, whilst assuring that any ruling by the court would be fully implemented. Anthousi, a Disy candidate for Nicosia during the recent parliamentary elections held in May, had filed an objection requesting a […]

14.07.2026 22:17

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Vafeades affirms changes to Limassol cycle lane bollards

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Tuesday that a proposal had been reached between the Public Works Department and Limassol municipality over controversial pedestrian crossings and bollards installed as part of the city’s sustainable plan. Vafeades said the discussions had resulted in “golden ratios” being found, with the Public Works proposal providing for the removal […]

14.07.2026 21:41

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Trump pays $5.6 million to E. Jean Carroll after civil trial ruling

US President Donald Trump has paid $5.6 million to author E. Jean Carroll following a civil trial in which a jury found him liable for sexual assault and defamation, according to court documents released on Tuesday. Carroll’s lawyer Roberta Kaplan confirmed that the damages awarded by the jury had been paid, relating to the verdict […]

14.07.2026 21:32

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Widdecombe killing investigated as targeted attack by counter terror police

Former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe was killed in a “brutal” and “targeted attack”, the head of counter terror policing said on Tuesday, as officers continued a parallel investigation into whether terrorism-related offences were involved. Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor said the suspected murder of Widdecombe had not been declared a terrorist incident at this stage, but […]

14.07.2026 21:28

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Six killed in Brussels lift shaft fire at construction site

Six people were found dead inside a lift shaft at a building under construction in central Brussels on Tuesday after a fire broke out at the site, according to local authorities. The victims were discovered inside a lift that had become trapped in the shaft at the Oxy tower, where firefighters carried out an operation […]

14.07.2026 21:25

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Trump drops Hormuz shipping fee as US prepares Iran port blockade

US President Donald Trump abandoned plans for a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, replacing the proposed charge with trade and investment agreements involving Gulf states as Washington prepares to resume a naval blockade of Iranian ports. Trump had announced the fee as part of efforts to cover the […]

14.07.2026 21:23

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Two Greek Cypriots held in north over ‘restricted entry’

A National Guard soldier is among two Greek Cypriots who will remain in custody for a further two days in the north, after a ‘court’ there extended their detention over allegations that they entered a military restricted area without following required procedures. According to reports within local media, the male detainee is serving his military […]

14.07.2026 21:10

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Parliament rejects landfill tax proposal

Parliament on Tuesday rejected government legislation introducing a landfill tax on municipal waste, with MPs arguing that households should not bear additional costs before the necessary waste management infrastructure and an effective recycling system are in place. The regulations were defeated by 26 votes to 19, with Disy and Diko voting in favour, while Akel, […]

14.07.2026 21:02

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Turkish VP rejects European Parliament resolution on 1974 rapes

Turkish vice president Cevdet Yilmaz on Tuesday dismissed a recent European Parliament resolution on rape committed by Turkish soldiers during the 1974 invasion, describing it as “legally and morally unfounded” and insisting it “has no force”. Speaking after a meeting of the Turkish cabinet, Yilmaz said Ankara rejected the resolution “in the most categorical manner”, […]

14.07.2026 20:40

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No fuel shortage in Cyprus despite ongoing regional crisis

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades gave new reassurances on Tuesday that Cyprus faces no shortage of fuel stocks amid the continuing conflict in the Persian Gulf. Around 20 per cent of global oil transits through the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway that’s been virtually cut off since the start of hostilities in late February. Speaking […]

14.07.2026 20:21

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