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Aegean Shipping begins fleet renewal with new tanker

Aegean Shipping Management marked a fresh stage in its fleet renewal earlier this week, with the naming ceremony of its new tanker M/T Green Liberty at COSCO Yangzhou Shipyard in China. According to a report from Greek business outlet Newmoney, Green Liberty is the first of four new LR2, or Long Range 2, tankers to […]

24.07.2026 06:20

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Cyprus lagging behind on green power switch, Eurostat data shows

Cyprus trails most of the European Union when it comes to weaning itself off fossil fuels for electricity, with renewables…

24.07.2026 06:14

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EU banking sector targeted for major regulatory simplification push

The European Commission recently adopted a communication addressing the competitiveness of the EU banking sector to strengthen the Single Market for banking. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that “getting capital flowing is how we will get Europe growing“. “Our Savings and Investments Union needs a strong, competitive banking sector at its heart,” […]

24.07.2026 06:00

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Deportation leaves family in limbo

Romani Youssef sits in a detention centre, waiting to be deported back to Egypt after being arrested as a ‘prohibited immigrant’ two months ago. Meanwhile, his Cypriot fiancée Anthi Giatrou sits in a small flat without any job or support system (or even air-conditioning), six months pregnant with their child. “I’m not asking to be […]

24.07.2026 04:24

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Our View: Pragmatism replaces energy fantasy

Energy Minister Michael Damianos said that energy programme was proceeding according to the schedule, and the first natural gas from the Aphrodite gas field was expected by the end of 2030 or the beginning of 2031. Damianos spoke after an announcement issued by NewMed Energy about the signing of a memorandum for the sale of […]

24.07.2026 04:20

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Heatwave guidance as temperatures set to soar in Cyprus

The Ministry of Health recently issued a fresh set of recommendations urging the public to take precautions against extreme heat,…

24.07.2026 03:08

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Bangladesh president to resign Friday as pressure grows over Hasina’s planned return

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, a former ally of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina, will resign on Friday halfway through his term, his spokesperson told Reuters on Thursday, days after Hasina said she was returning home from exile to surrender following a court conviction. The resignation of Shahabuddin, the head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed […]

23.07.2026 23:13

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Fidias says he’s out of the National Council, will send a stand-in

Fidias Panayiotou, the 26-year-old TikToker and now leader of the Direct Democracy party, said on Thursday he will not attend another meeting of the National Council. In a video published online, Panayiotou began with a troll: “Christodoulides kicked me out of the National Council!” He quickly added: “Just kidding.” The social media influencer explained that […]

23.07.2026 22:40

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Top students urge lighter curriculum, less rote learning

The public school system must become more student-centred, place greater emphasis on critical thinking and creativity, and better adapt to the needs of every child, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Thursday. Speaking during a meeting with the top-performing students in the 2026 university entrance examinations, Michaelidou said the education ministry was committed to reducing […]

23.07.2026 21:16

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Cyprus-Greece defence partnership agreed

A Cyprus-based outfit has partnered up with a Greek company to develop new industrial capabilities in defence systems in Cyprus, the two companies announced on Thursday. Metlen, through M Technologies, signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Cyprus-based Houtris that provides for “the establishment of a joint company in Cyprus and further strengthens strategic industrial cooperation […]

23.07.2026 20:59

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Israel’s Ben-Gvir visits flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

Israeli far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on Thursday, praising Jewish visitors he said had prayed at the site in breach of arrangements that allow only Muslim prayer there. His visit drew condemnation from Jordan and Palestinian officials. The compound in Jerusalem’s walled Old City is one of […]

23.07.2026 20:41

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Videogate investigator summoned by MPs

Special investigator Andreas Paschalides has been summoned to a parliamentary committee that will scrutinise his findings over the Videogate affair, but it’s unclear if he will attend, it transpired on Thursday. On July 31 the House ethics committee will come together in an extraordinary session to discuss in depth the Videogate case. MPs are expected […]

23.07.2026 20:03

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EAC unions suspend strike action until September

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus’ (EAC) trade unions, Epopai, Sidikek, Sepaik and Syvaik, announced on Thursday that they had suspended planned strike action until September, citing the “difficult conditions” facing the country’s electricity system. In a joint statement, the unions said recent developments had “confirmed in the worst way” the warnings they had been making […]

23.07.2026 19:56

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€164,000 in drug assets seized

Limassol criminal court on Thursday ordered asset seizures worth €164,000 against two suspects in a drug trafficking case. According to a police statement, following the discovery of five kilograms of cocaine and 12 kilograms of cannabis in November 2024, authorities filed a criminal case against four persons – two aged 52, one aged 35, and […]

23.07.2026 19:43

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Paphos tops list of world’s best sunrise and sunset destinations

Paphos has been named the world’s best destination for sunrise and sunset views in a ranking from the European photo-printing company Cewe, the Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) shared on Thursday. The ranking was chosen by Cewe in partnership with the travel and wildlife photographer Bella Falk. It was highlighted in the Travel + Leisure […]

23.07.2026 19:37

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Feast your eyes on an eight-metre-long koupepi

Juicy, lemony and flavourful koupepia (stuffed vine leaves) are the star of this upcoming village fiesta. The Koupepi Festival 2026 in Avdimou village fast approaches, taking place this Friday night, July 24 in the courtyard of the Avdimou Youth Multicentre. Get ready for an evening of Cyprus aromas and flavours, live music and one extra-long […]

23.07.2026 19:16

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“Tesla invented electricity, not Edison, as the Jews say”, Morphou bishop tells congregation

Bishop Neophytos of Morphou claimed on Thursday that Nikola Tesla, not Thomas Edison, “invented electricity”, while using a sermon to make a series of disputed assertions about his scientific achievements. Speaking during a liturgy at the Prophet Elias chapel in Evrychou, Neophytos described Tesla as “the greatest inventor of the 20th century” and attributed the […]

23.07.2026 18:45

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Two women released in abuse video case as court rejects detention request

Two women arrested over a TikTok livestream in which a child with Down syndrome was allegedly encouraged to perform indecent acts were released by the Nicosia district court on Thursday after it rejected a police request to remand them in custody, despite a third suspect being arrested in the same investigation later the same day. […]

23.07.2026 18:19

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Paphos to bolster efforts to stamp out illegal scooter use

The Paphos municipality and the town’s police are to boost their efforts to rid the town of the illegal use of electric scooters and other electric personal mobility devices, following a meeting of police officials and acting mayor Angelos Onisiforou on Thursday. As a result of the meeting, local police will place “particular emphasis” on […]

23.07.2026 18:09

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Nineteen illegal immigrants arrested with six already deported

Nineteen individuals residing illegally in Cyprus were arrested during a coordinated police operation on Thursday, with six having already returned to their countries of origin as authorities continue efforts to increase deportations. Police said the operation was carried out in Nicosia by immigration units and the Green Line surveillance sub directorate. According to police, six […]

23.07.2026 18:05

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British Cypriot MP leaves govt role

British Cypriot member of parliament Nesil Caliskan on Thursday confirmed that she has left her position as parliamentary undersecretary of state for devolution, local growth, and communities, three days after Andy Burnham became the United Kingdom’s prime minister. “It’s been an honour to serve in a Labour government, especially at the [housing ministry]. As a […]

23.07.2026 17:35

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Power cuts left 14 people trapped in lifts

Power cuts across Cyprus left 14 people trapped in lifts on Wednesday night, prompting multiple rescues by the fire brigade, which cautioned that responsibility for such incidents lies primarily with lift maintenance companies. Speaking to Alpha, Fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said crews responded to 14 calls during the rolling electricity outages, including five in […]

23.07.2026 17:29

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Aston Villa sign winger Garnacho on loan from Chelsea

Aston Villa have signed Argentinian winger Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea on an initial season-long loan deal, with a conditional obligation for the move to become permanent next summer, the Premier League clubs announced on Thursday. “We are delighted with Alejandro. He is so talented, young and he showed us his wish to help our project. […]

23.07.2026 17:18

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Overturned lorry closes both lanes of Nicosia Limassol highway

Both lanes of the Nicosia Limassol highway were closed on Thursday afternoon after a lorry carrying gravel overturned, spilling its load across the road and causing major traffic disruption. The crash happened near the Dali industrial area shortly before 4pm, when the lorry struck the metal central barrier, crossed into the opposite carriageway and overturned. […]

23.07.2026 17:06

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