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Environmental groups seek answers over planned Akamas festival

Three environmental organisations on Tuesday called for immediate clarification from the environment department over the organisation of a three-day music festival near protected areas of the Akamas peninsula. BirdLife Cyprus, Terra Cypria and the environmental organisations’ federation (Opok) said they had submitted a joint letter to the department requesting information on whether authorities were aware […]

14.07.2026 16:26

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EU aviation body reinstates Middle East flights warning

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on Tuesday reinstated and toughened its warning to airlines operating in the Middle East, telling them to avoid the airspace of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and over the Gulf of Oman as the U.S.-Iran war flared up again. Just a week ago, EASA withdrew its […]

14.07.2026 16:22

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Shipping minister holds inaugural meeting with communications officials

Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis on Tuesday held a formal meeting with the new Communications Commissioner Marios Pieri, as well as the new Assistant Communications Commissioner Georgios Georgiou. This introductory encounter provided an opportunity to examine matters of mutual interest and to explore various methods of fostering closer ties between the two public bodies. […]

14.07.2026 16:19

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Cyprus and US deepen security partnership

Cyprus and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation on migration, border security and regional stability during high level meetings held in Nicosia on Tuesday. US undersecretary for strategy, policy and planning at the department of homeland security Rob Law has also discussed Cyprus’ progress towards joining the US Visa Waiver Programme during […]

14.07.2026 16:10

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Oev hosts workshop on reducing electricity costs in Cyprus

The Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) is set to host a high-level workshop tomorrow, July 15, 2026, at 14:00 at its headquarters in Nicosia to address the urgent need for reducing the cost of electricity in Cyprus. The workshop will feature the participation of the Energy Minister Michalis Damianos, alongside key stakeholders active in […]

14.07.2026 16:02

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Anastasiou resigns as Edek leader

Edek leader Nikos Anastasiou announced on Tuesday he is stepping down from the role, saying he had failed in his attempt to unite the party following its historic defeat in the parliamentary elections earlier this year. His resignation comes just 50 days after the vote, which left the party without parliamentary representation for the first […]

14.07.2026 15:46

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Rivalry and revenge: the long, bitter relationship between England and Argentina

Antonio Rattin in 1966. Diego Maradona in 1986. David Beckham in 1998. The matches are the stuff of legend. And on Wednesday, Argentina and England return to the World Cup stage. But this time – for the first time – it will be a World Cup semi-final, a coveted place in Sunday’s final at stake. […]

14.07.2026 15:37

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Mind-blowing facts about Christopher Nolan movies

Christopher Nolan’s magnum opus The Odyssey hits cinemas this week amid a promotional campaign blitz and some criticism. Moviegoers jumped at the opportunity to bash Nolan for having the audacity to cast Lupita Nyong’o, a black actress, as Helen of Troy because… to be perfectly honest, I have no idea, and I will most certainly […]

14.07.2026 15:35

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Aradippou opposes proposed shelter for unaccompanied minors

Aradippou municipal council unanimously opposed plans for a shelter for unaccompanied migrant minors, it said on Tuesday citing concerns over the decision-making process rather than the children themselves. The proposal was for the shelter to be set up in an existing house in the town centre, near a primary school and both public and private […]

14.07.2026 15:19

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University of Limassol: Empowering the next generation for an ever-evolving world

Higher education is being reshaped by forces that extend far beyond the classroom. Artificial intelligence, automation, the green and digital transitions and new forms of work are altering the knowledge and capabilities expected of graduates. Students and families are also looking for more than a degree title. They want to understand how a programme develops […]

14.07.2026 15:15

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Christodoulides, Fidan hold ‘short conversation’ in Paris

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a “short conversation” when they met on the sidelines of Tuesday’s Bastille Day celebrations in Paris. Government sources informed the Cyprus Mail that the pair had met and spoken but said that they were as yet unaware of the content of the discussion. Newspaper Phileleftheros, […]

14.07.2026 15:07

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Alphamega Butchery Academy celebrates graduation of fourth cohort

Alphamega Hypermarkets recently held the graduation ceremony for the fourth graduating class of its Butchery Academy, reaffirming the Company’s long-standing commitment to investing in people, education and the development of professions that bring real value to the Cypriot market. The Butchery Academy is an initiative of Alphamega Hypermarkets, delivered in collaboration with Intercollege’s Culinary Arts […]

14.07.2026 15:06

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Bank of Cyprus and JCC join ECB digital euro pilot phase

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Tuesday welcomed the selection of the Bank of Cyprus and JCC Payment Systems to participate in the European Central Bank’s (ECB) pilot phase for the digital euro, marking Cyprus’ involvement in the next stage of the Eurosystem’s preparations for a potential digital currency. The Bank of Cyprus Public […]

14.07.2026 15:06

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Sirens to mark anniversaries of coup and invasion

Sirens will sound on the mornings of Wednesday July 15 and Monday July 20 throughout Cyprus-to mark the anniversaries of the 1974 coup and invasion, Civil Defence said on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the sirens will sound at 8.20am and on Monday, they will sound at 5.30am, coinciding with the start times of the Greek-backed coup […]

14.07.2026 14:49

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Etek calls for better school planning after prefabricated classrooms report

There is “a serious lack of long-term planning for school infrastructure” scientific and technical chamber (Etek) president Constantinos Constanti said on Tuesday after an Audit Office report said some prefabricated classrooms have been in use for over a decade. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, Constanti said prefabricated classrooms can be used for “emergency and […]

14.07.2026 14:35

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Cyprus regulator issues whistleblower guide for financial sector breaches

CySEC strengthens whistleblower reporting framework The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Tuesday announced the publication of a new practical guide for whistleblowers, aimed at improving the reporting of breaches of European Union and national law in the financial services sector. The guide has been published to support the implementation of Circular C608, which […]

14.07.2026 14:29

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BBC warns its current funding model is not sustainable

The BBC warned its current funding model was not sustainable to fund its public broadcasting mission in its annual report on Tuesday, highlighting the gap between the number of users it has and those who pay for its services. The organisation, which was thrown into crisis last year over accusations of bias which prompted U.S. […]

14.07.2026 14:20

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France showcases 500 pro-Ukraine troops at Bastille Day

Some 500 soldiers from the “Coalition of the Willing” backing Ukraine marched down Paris’ Champs-Elysees on Tuesday in the annual Bastille Day parade, in what France said would be a symbol of Europe’s strategic awakening. France’s traditional national day military parade fell one day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy joined around 25 leaders in Paris […]

14.07.2026 14:16

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Turkish opposition leader says north should be called ‘Turkish Republic of Cyprus’

The north should be called the “Turkish Republic of Cyprus”, the man installed by a court decision as leader of Turkey’s largest opposition political party, the CHP, Kemal Kilicdaroglu said on Tuesday. “The late [Turkish prime minister Bulent] Ecevit went and took Cyprus, did he not? The Turkish Republic of Cyprus was established. I do […]

14.07.2026 14:05

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Kazakos warns seafarers are paying the price in Hormuz

Cypriot shipping executive Thomas Kazakos, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), has called for an immediate end to attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that seafarers are once again paying the price for a conflict in which they have no involvement.  Kazakos issued the warning following the latest attack […]

14.07.2026 14:02

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Cooperative bank revival to boost competition in Cyprus’ financial sector

The planned re-establishment of the cooperative bank could strengthen competition in Cyprus’ financial sector and benefit both consumers and the wider economy, according to the president of the Cyprus association of economics teachers Argyris Alexandrou. His comments come after the initiative to establish the Pancyprian Cooperative Bank entered its capital raising phase, following approval of […]

14.07.2026 13:26

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British father’s toxicology tests return negative

Police are continuing to take statements as part of their investigation into the death of a three-year-old boy who fell from a hotel in Paphos, while toxicology tests carried out on the child’s father have returned negative. Police spokesman Vyron Vyronos told CyBC on Tuesday that toxicology tests had been completed and “nothing was found”. […]

14.07.2026 13:07

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National Guard ‘our main deterrent’

The National Guard remains Cyprus’ primary deterrent against external threats and its foremost defender of the country’s freedom and democracy, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Tuesday, as he addressed the swearing-in ceremony of the National Guard’s new non-commissioned officers (NCOs). Speaking at the ceremony for the Class of 2026 at the Stylianos Kalbourtzis camp […]

14.07.2026 13:01

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Cyprus’ power grid ‘can meet’ summer demand

‘Provided that we do not have any breakdowns’ Cyprus’ electricity grid is equipped to meet the increased demand which is forecast over the summer amid rising temperatures and the subsequent increased use of air conditioning, transmission system operator (TSO) spokeswoman Chara Kousiappa said on Tuesday. She told the Cyprus News Agency that demand reached a […]

14.07.2026 12:51

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