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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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Pamborides clashes with Averof camp over Disy election debate

Disy MP George Pamborides exchanged criticism with figures close to former party leader Averof Neophytou on Tuesday over the timing of discussions surrounding the party’s candidate for the 2028 presidential election. The disagreement followed comments attributed to sources close to Neophytou and circulated within local media, who said that resolving the Cyprus problem should be […]

14.07.2026 20:18

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Russians remain leading foreign property buyers in Cyprus

Russians accounted for 51 per cent of foreign residential property purchases in Cyprus during 2025, a report published on Tuesday by Russian business magazine Business Petersburg showed. Despite European sanctions and tighter banking controls affecting transactions, the publication said Cyprus continues to attract Russian investors because of its European Union membership, sizeable Russian-speaking community, favourable […]

14.07.2026 20:06

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Planned Jason Derulo concert in Kyrenia raises controversy

American singer Jason Derulo is expected to perform at a luxury resort in Kyrenia this Saturday. According to the resort’s social media posts as well as online ticketing platforms, Derulo is scheduled to appear at the Chamada nightclub, which has been constructed in Ayios Epiktitos. International artists performing in the north have previously faced criticism […]

14.07.2026 19:57

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Turkish Cypriot remains stable in hospital following Ayia Napa attack

Reports that the Turkish Cypriot man injured in an attack in Ayia Napa had died are false, authorities in the north said on Tuesday, adding that his condition remains stable as he continues treatment in the intensive care unit of Nicosia general hospital. The north’s ‘health ministry’ said the 47-year-old man remains alive and is […]

14.07.2026 19:53

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Seven girls allege sexual abuse at Lapithos riding school

Seven girls aged between 12 and 15 have alleged they were sexually abused by a 64-year-old man at a horse-riding school in Lapithos, with investigators in the north continuing inquiries as further complaints emerge. The suspect remained in custody on Tuesday after a ‘court’ remanded him for a further three days. The case has attracted […]

14.07.2026 19:51

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Cyprus production in International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama

Award-winning artist Lea Maleni directs this year’s Cyprus production of the International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama, Seven Against Thebes by Aeschylus. Produced by Persona Theatre Company, with a particularly dynamic and aesthetic directorial approach, the show features an outstanding group of artists who are set to take the stage at the end of the […]

14.07.2026 19:13

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Cyprus showcases defence ties with France at Bastille Day parade

Cyprus reaffirmed its close defence partnership with France on Tuesday as National Guard personnel marched in the Bastille Day military parade in Paris. National Guard Chief Lieutenant General Emmanouel Theodorou attended the celebrations at the invitation of chief of the armed forces of France Lieutenant General Fabien Mandon, joining official events marking France’s national day. […]

14.07.2026 18:39

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Cyprus playing no part in ongoing European VAT fraud probe

Cypriot authorities have had no involvement in an ongoing European VAT fraud investigation other than the sharing of information, it was reported on Tuesday. Citing sources in Cyprus familiar with the issue, the Cyprus News Agency said that so far authorities on the island have cooperated in the criminal probe “in the context of the […]

14.07.2026 18:09

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Shein executive chairman to step down as IPO nears

Shein ​Executive Chairman Donald Tang will step down as his mission of taking the company public nears completion, three sources with direct knowledge of ‌the matter told Reuters, after three years as the public face of the global fast-fashion retailer. A Chinese American billionaire who began his career in banking, Tang has acted as the […]

14.07.2026 18:02

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Teen wins triple gold at STEM Olympiad

Sixteen-year-old Nikola Savic won three gold medals at the International STEM Olympiad Grand Final in Rome, raising the flag of the Republic of Cyprus on the podium after claiming top honours in mathematics, science, and technology and engineering. The competition, held from July 2 to 8, brought together 1,154 finalists and guests from 54 countries, […]

14.07.2026 18:01

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Education ministry spending €125m on upgrading schools

Twenty three major school infrastructure projects worth over €125 million are currently underway and will be completed for the 2026 to 2027 academic year, the education ministry said on Tuesday. These projects aim to make public schools safer, more modern and better equipped for students and teachers. Key investments include the new technical school of […]

14.07.2026 17:54

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Free coffee offered for reusable cup campaign

Coffee lovers who bring a reusable cup to participating cafés on July 18 will receive a free coffee as part of the Bring Your Own Cup Day campaign, organised by City Friends Club to encourage the reduction of single-use waste. The initiative will run from 9am to 11am at 19 cafés across Limassol, Paphos, Nicosia […]

14.07.2026 17:49

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Larnaca district authority secures millions in EU funding for green and digital projects

The Larnaca district government (EOA) has secured over €39 million in European funding for infrastructure projects, water management, and the district’s green and digital transition, authorities said on Tuesday.  Since its establishment, the EOA has consistently utilised European funding to modernise services, enhance environmental sustainability and build resilient infrastructure for residents. Around €11 million has […]

14.07.2026 17:41

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Cypriot student startup wins European innovation award

A team of Cypriot university students behind agritech startup LIVIA has won the European Innovation of the Year award at Gen-E 2026, Europe’s largest entrepreneurship festival, after representing Cyprus in Riga, Latvia. The team had qualified for the European finals after winning the JA Cyprus Company of the Year competition in April. Alongside the innovation […]

14.07.2026 17:20

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Russia accuses Ukraine of terrorism in Sea of Azov as Kyiv opens new front in war

Russia on Tuesday accused Ukraine of terrorism over its escalating attacks on shipping in the Sea of Azov, a route that handles about a quarter of its grain exports. Ukrainian drones hit 11 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov overnight, Kyiv’s drone forces commander said. In a statement on Telegram, Robert Brovdi said the […]

14.07.2026 17:19

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Lebanon, Israel hold US-brokered talks in Rome to implement framework deal

Lebanon and Israel resumed talks on Tuesday in the Italian capital, with Beirut hoping for progress towards securing an Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon under a U.S.-brokered deal, although expectations for swift progress were low. U.S.-led diplomacy has emerged since Hezbollah and Israel returned to war on March 2 amid the wider regional conflict, moving […]

14.07.2026 17:10

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Health ministry issues heat safety advice as temperatures soar

The health ministry on Tuesday urged the public to take extra precautions as temperatures are set to climb above 40C, warning that extreme heat can pose serious health risks. People are advised to stay informed through official weather forecasts and heatwave warnings and, where possible, remain in cool, shaded or air-conditioned places. The ministry also […]

14.07.2026 17:08

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