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Kisa furious as 23 migrants ‘forced to leave’ state accommodation

Non-governmental organisation Kisa on Friday expressed fury after the social welfare services department “abruptly terminated the accommodation and food support” it had provided to 23 Indian nationals, who, it said, are now “homeless in the middle of a heatwave”. “Under these inhumane circumstances, Kisa was forced to temporarily convert part of its offices into a […]

24.07.2026 18:44

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Israeli football fan fined after AEK arena clashes

An Israeli football fan was fined €1,200 on Friday after pleading guilty to offences arising from clashes outside the AEK Arena yesterday. The 24-year-old appeared before Larnaca district court, pleaded guilty to having participated in the melee, and paid his fine immediately. The disturbances broke out before kick-off outside the stadium, where police said supporters […]

24.07.2026 18:27

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Up to 33,000 healthy piglets to be slaughtered under government support scheme

Up to 33,000 healthy piglets will be slaughtered under a government support scheme aimed at preventing the collapse of Cyprus’ pig farming sector after an export ban left producers facing a growing surplus of animals. The cabinet on Wednesday approved a compensation scheme for pig farmers after the European Commission extended foot-and-mouth disease restriction zones […]

24.07.2026 17:46

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Man dead after grain silo collapses in Koma tou Yialou

A man died on Friday after a 2,500-tonne grain silo collapsed in the Karpas peninsula village of Koma tou Yialou. The man, named as 46-year-old Lokman Hacihasanoglu, was initially rescued alive from under the rubble of the silo by Turkish Cypriot civil defence and fire brigade teams, before being taken to a nearby hospital. The […]

24.07.2026 17:34

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Businesses turn to smaller software tools to cut IT costs

Businesses across Europe are reworking IT budgets as they look to cut operating costs and get more from the software they already pay for, according to a new study by software broker Forscope. The report found that 52 per cent of EU businesses use cloud computing, while 96 per cent rely on subscription-based SaaS software, […]

24.07.2026 17:32

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Holguin meets Fidan ahead of Guterres’ Cyprus visit

United Nations envoy for the Cyprus problem Maria Angela Holguin on Friday met Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara, as she completed her latest round of contacts ahead of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ visit to Cyprus next week. No official statements were made by either party after Friday’s meeting, though Turkish news website […]

24.07.2026 17:27

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Man arrested after stolen car chase ends in crash in Paphos

A 28-year-old man was arrested after allegedly driving a stolen vehicle, crashing into another car and assaulting a police officer during a pursuit in the Paphos district, police said on Friday. The vehicle was reported stolen at around 3pm on Thursday after it was allegedly taken from a parking area in Paphos shortly after midday. […]

24.07.2026 16:56

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Minister chairs talks on policing and migration

Public safety, crime prevention and strengthening policing in areas with larger migrant populations were the focus of a meeting chaired by Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Friday. The meeting, attended by a delegation from the Cyprus Institute for Demographic and Migration Policy and police representatives, highlighted the need for enhanced crime prevention and policing measures. […]

24.07.2026 16:39

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What is Astroline Today? A complete guide to free natal reports and birth charts

Astrology has experienced a remarkable resurgence in recent years. Millions of people now use digital tools to better understand their personalities, relationships, careers, and life paths through astrology. Among the many platforms available today, Astroline Today has become a popular destination for users seeking free birth chart calculations and personalized astrological insights. Whether you are […]

24.07.2026 16:31

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Where Agentic AI fits in HR according to Jeff Smith BlackRock Alum

Harnessing AI sits at the top of the 2026 priority list in Gartner’s survey of 426 CHROs across 23 industries, and the technology in question is no longer a chatbot. Agentic AI describes autonomous systems that plan and execute multi-step HR workflows, from onboarding provisioning to leave processing, without waiting for a human prompt at […]

24.07.2026 16:22

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Lawyers call for full Videogate report after Paschalides’ about turn

Lawyers Yiannis Ioannou and Simos Angelides have called for the full publication of independent criminal investigator Andreas Paschalides’ Videogate report, arguing on Friday that his second public statement materially changed the understanding created by his original announcement. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, both lawyers said Paschalides’ clarification, issued yesterday, differed significantly from his initial […]

24.07.2026 16:13

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Cyprus backs safer cargo across Mediterranean

Cyprus brought together 27 Port State Control inspectors from 11 Mediterranean countries for specialist training on cargo securing, strengthening regional cooperation on maritime safety and ship inspections.  The two-day seminar, held on July 15 and 16, was jointly organised by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping and the Secretariat of the Mediterranean Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control, known as […]

24.07.2026 16:09

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Rapid response teams planned after highway chaos

The Justice Ministry is moving to establish special rapid intervention teams following the seven-hour closure of the Nicosia Limassol highway after a lorry overturned. In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry said the disruption caused significant inconvenience to thousands of motorists and demonstrated the need to strengthen the operational readiness of the police, fire […]

24.07.2026 16:05

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Cyprus sees lower air ticket prices in June

Air transport prices in Cyprus fell in June while average air fares across the European Union continued to rise, according to figures released by Eurostat this week. The EU statistical agency said the price of air transport services, including plane tickets, has fluctuated significantly since January 2025, reflecting changes in travel demand, seasonal patterns and […]

24.07.2026 16:04

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Euro area private sector beats forecasts in July

The euro area’s private sector improved far more than expected in July, with activity returning to pre-escalation levels after the conflict with Iran, even as the latest flare-up threatens to weigh on sentiment again. The composite purchasing managers’ index, compiled by S&P Global, rose to 51.9, moving back above the 50-point line that separates growth […]

24.07.2026 16:02

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Golden passport trial set for September

The prosecution in the ‘golden passport’ case concerning alleged irregularities in Cyprus’ citizenship-by-investment scheme told the court on Friday that it had provided all the information requested by the defence ahead of the trial, which is due to begin on September 14 at 9.30am. Senior prosecutor Charis Karaolidou said the prosecution had responded to all […]

24.07.2026 15:58

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Government rejects ‘any ideas outside UN framework’ on Cyprus issue

The government has assured that any proposals for a settlement on the Cyprus problem falling outside the framework of UN Security Council resolutions would be rejected. Speaking on Friday, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis affirmed that the objective remained the resumption of substantive negotiations from where they stopped at Crans Montana in 2017, based on a […]

24.07.2026 15:47

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The Cyprus taverna serving wagyu souvlaki

By Marko Ljubicic Sometimes I wonder about the motives of the friends, colleagues and family members who recommend restaurants for me to review. Most, I imagine, have good intentions. They point me towards the finest Indian restaurant in town, the newest hotspot or perhaps a hidden gem tucked away on some side street. And then […]

24.07.2026 15:30

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The future is ours to build

By Theodoros Loukaidis, Director General of the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation We often speak about young people as the leaders of tomorrow. Truth is, many of them are already leading today.  One of the greatest privileges of my role is the opportunity to meet talented young people who are pushing boundaries, challenging assumptions, and creating […]

24.07.2026 15:04

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Cyprus development spending hits €412m by mid-year

Cyprus implemented 25 per cent of its 2026 development budget during the first half of the year, maintaining the same pace as in the corresponding period of 2025 and running above the 22 per cent average recorded over the past decade, according to the state treasury. Total development expenditure budgeted for 2026 stands at €1.62bn, […]

24.07.2026 15:00

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Police defend motorway chaos as expert calls for rush-hour truck ban

Police have defended their handling of Thursday’s motorway closure, saying the hours-long disruption on the Limassol-Nicosia highway was unavoidable because of the complexity of recovering a heavy goods vehicle and clearing tonnes of gravel from the carriageway. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, traffic police spokesman Giorgos Milis said the incident affected traffic in both directions […]

24.07.2026 14:35

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Two full Maritime Studies scholarships at Frederick University

DP World Limassol offers full scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate studies Leading global logistics company DP World is once again offering two scholarships to support aspiring maritime professionals pursuing Maritime studies at Frederick University during the 2026–2027 academic year. One scholarship is available for the University’s BSc in Maritime Studies, while the second is offered for […]

24.07.2026 14:33

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CBC governor warns of upward inflation risks as Middle East conflict persists

The European Central Bank (ECB) left its key interest rates unchanged earlier this week, with Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides warning on Friday that the broader effects of the recent energy shock remain contained for now but that risks to inflation continue to point upwards as the conflict in the Middle East […]

24.07.2026 14:28

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Fidias skips National Council, claims ignorance on Cyprus problem

Fidias Panayiotou did not attend today’s National Council meeting ahead of next week’s UN talks on the Cyprus problem, claiming he did not possess sufficient knowledge to advise President Nikos Christodoulides and instead appointed businessman Mike Spanos to represent his party. The decision, announced in a video published on Thursday night, has prompted debate over […]

24.07.2026 14:24

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