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Cyprus constructors condemn illegal practices, warn of serious staff shortages

Construction employers’ association Oseok has condemned illegal practices by any contractor or business operating in Cyprus’ construction sector, while warning that the industry continues to face a severe shortage of workers that is placing growing pressure on companies and projects. The Cyprus association of building contractors (Oseok) said it unequivocally condemns any unlawful action by […]

14.07.2026 09:49

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Altamira to hold viewings, live auction of Latchi Panorama flats; bids from €65K

Set against the panoramic backdrop of Latchi Bay and the unique natural landscape of Drousia, Altamira Real Estate invites the public to a new Open House and Live Bidding event at Latchi Panorama, showcasing 26, fully-renovated, move-in-ready flats of one, two and three bedrooms, with prices starting from just €65,000. Visitors will get a first-hand […]

14.07.2026 09:47

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Greece welcomes EU appointment of Fitto as Cyprus envoy

Greece’s foreign ministry on Tuesday welcomed the appointment of European Commission Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto as the Commission’s special representative for Cyprus, saying the move reflects the European Union’s strong commitment to supporting UN-led efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem. In a post on X, the ministry said the appointment demonstrated the EU’s determination to […]

14.07.2026 09:42

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The hidden cost of housing delays

Planning and permitting delays can add around €60,000 to the average price of a new apartment in Cyprus, without increasing a developer’s profit by a single euro.  According to Yiannis Misirlis, chairman of the Cyprus Property Developers Association (CPDA), public debate over housing affordability usually centres on rising property prices, construction costs and interest rates, while far less attention is paid […]

14.07.2026 09:29

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President praises Cyprus-France defence ties ahead of Bastille Day parade

President Nikos Christodoulides has expressed pride in the armed forces of the Republic of Cyprus and hailed the high level of defence cooperation between Cyprus and France during a visit to members of the National Guard in Paris. Christodoulides, who travelled to the French capital at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron for Bastille […]

14.07.2026 09:02

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Limassol-linked cruisePAL puts new CEO at the helm

Cruise technology provider cruisePAL, which operates an office in Limassol as part of its international network, has restructured its senior leadership team as the company seeks to separate long-term strategic planning from day-to-day management and technology development.  Under the leadership changes, which take effect immediately, Sankar Ragavan has moved from president and chief executive officer to president, with […]

14.07.2026 08:58

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Eight arrested, 305 traffic fines issued in overnight police operation

Police arrested eight people across Cyprus overnight for a range of offences, including assault and illegal stay in the Republic, during a series of preventive policing operations that also resulted in 305 traffic violations. According to a police statement on Tuesday, officers carried out organised patrols at key locations in urban areas across the island […]

14.07.2026 08:49

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Mostly clear skies as temperatures reach 39C inland

A seasonal low-pressure system continues to affect the region, with mostly clear skies expected across Cyprus on Tuesday. Winds will be mainly southwesterly to northwesterly, starting light at force 3 before strengthening to light to moderate, force 3 to 4. In southern coastal areas, they are expected to become moderate to strong at force 4 […]

14.07.2026 08:20

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Limassol-linked DP World eyes route around Hormuz

DP World, the global ports operator with a direct presence at Limassol port, is planning a new UAE east coast gateway that would allow cargo to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, as the war with Iran forces Gulf states to reconsider trade routes built around uninterrupted access to the waterway. According to an exclusive Financial […]

14.07.2026 08:17

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Christodoulides to meet von der Leyen, foreign leaders in Paris on Bastille Day

President Nikos Christodoulides is due to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and a number of foreign leaders in Paris on Tuesday, where he is attending France’s Bastille Day celebrations at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. Christodoulides travelled to the French capital on Monday evening to attend the traditional military parade […]

14.07.2026 08:16

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Limassol tourism slashed by a quarter despite signs of recovery

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 […]

14.07.2026 08:02

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U.S. military renews strikes on Iran while tankers come under attack in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military carried out a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran on Monday as President Donald Trump reinstated a blockade of Iranian shipping and proposed charging a 20% fee to guard the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command said it began strikes at Trump’s direction just after the U.S. president told the “Hugh […]

14.07.2026 07:50

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Cyprus Business Now: shipping, Demetra, tourism, property, state workforce

A Cyprus-flagged container ship remained disabled off Oman, with one Indian seafarer still missing, after an Iranian strike sparked an engine-room fire, forced the crew to abandon the vessel and triggered another large-scale US attack on Iran.  The GFS Galaxy was struck near its stern at about 22:40 UTC on Saturday while travelling eastwards through the Strait of Hormuz, according […]

14.07.2026 07:30

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Cyprus human development authority invests €11.7m in Limassol businesses

The Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (Anad) paid out €11.7 million to businesses in Limassol between the start of 2025 and the end of the first half of 2026, reflecting the district’s strong participation in training and employment support schemes. The figures, provided by Anad to Entrepreneurial Limassol, a periodical published by the Limassol […]

14.07.2026 06:58

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North American growth drives Stellantis second-quarter recovery

Stellantis said on Monday preliminary second-quarter vehicle shipments rose 10 per cent from a ​year earlier to nearly 1.6 million units, driven ‌by strong growth in North America, its most important market. In North America, Stellantis vehicle shipments rose 38 per cent in the second ​quarter to 445,000 units, supported by new ​or refreshed models, […]

14.07.2026 06:40

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European authority sets new reporting standards for third-country bank branches

The European Banking Authority (EBA), the regulatory agency for the EU banking sector, recently published the final technical package for version 4.3 of its reporting framework. This release establishes new reporting mandates for third-country branches of financial institutions while simultaneously supporting a risk assessment data collection exercise for the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). The package […]

14.07.2026 06:20

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New EU financial platform moves closer to its 2027 launch date

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the primary European Union regulator and supervisor, has launched the collection of data from national authorities and officially appointed mechanisms today. This initiative represents the first major implementation phase of the European Single Access Point, known as ESAP, a platform designed to become the definitive digital home for […]

14.07.2026 06:00

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Limassol chamber of commerce says wastewater crisis could have been avoided

The Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel) has said the wastewater disruption that recently triggered an indefinite strike by tanker operators could have been avoided, arguing that it had warned the government for at least five years about the need for alternative disposal infrastructure. In an interview with Entrepreneurial Limassol, a periodical published by […]

14.07.2026 05:30

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State gets tough on asylum seekers breaking law

Authorities have revoked asylum status for nearly 100 people due to their involvement in criminal activity, as part of a new get-tough policy, media reported on Monday. On the instructions of Deputy Migration Minister Nicolas Ioannides, the Asylum Service removed asylum status for 95 individuals – 80 of whom are Syrian nationals. They are to […]

14.07.2026 04:24

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Our View: Is this the Cyprus police’s cruelest act?

The decision of the Paphos police to arrest the inconsolable and grief-stricken father of the three-year-old boy who fell to his death from a fourth-floor window in a Chlorakas hotel on Sunday afternoon must rank as one of the most insensitive and foolish decisions ever taken by the force. The father, who had arrived earlier […]

14.07.2026 04:20

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‘We have seen it’ – UN coy over reports of ‘looser’ Cyprus solution

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ spokesman Stephane Dujarric on Monday remained tight-lipped over media reports that the UN is seeking to bring about a “looser” solution to the Cyprus problem, after the reports resurfaced in British newspaper the Independent on Sunday. “I understand your interest and curiosity about the Independent article. We have seen it. […]

13.07.2026 22:36

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EU’s Kallas tells Turkey to ‘respect’ Cyprus’ sovereignty over gas pipeline

The European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Monday called on Turkey to “respect” the Republic of Cyprus’ sovereignty, after Turkey and the Turkish Cypriot authorities had last week signed an agreement which foresees the construction of a natural gas pipeline between Turkey and Cyprus. “On the eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus raised Turkey’s plan for […]

13.07.2026 21:52

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Two Greek Cypriots arrested in north handed three-day remands

The two Greek Cypriots who were arrested in the north on Sunday were both remanded in custody for three days on Monday. The Turkish Cypriot police informed the Cyprus Mail that both appeared in court on Monday to be issued remands, with their next court date set for Thursday. Additionally, the Turkish Cypriot police confirmed […]

13.07.2026 21:29

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Dana calls on Fitto to facilitate implementation of direct trade regulation

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman’s undersecretary Mehmet Dana on Monday called on newly appointed European Commission envoy for the Cyprus problem Raffaele Fitto to facilitate efforts to implement the EU’s direct trade regulation with the Turkish Cypriot community. “The European Council, in its decision taken in 2004, emphasised its commitment to ending the isolation of […]

13.07.2026 21:11

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