President hails inclusion at autism memoir launch
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President hails inclusion at autism memoir launch

Inclusion is the state’s minimum obligation in protecting human rights and human dignity, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday at the launch of My Name is Aria, a memoir by 20-year-old Aria Papanicolaou chronicling her journey with autism. Christodoulides said governments are judged by their performance in education, healthcare and social policy, adding that his […]

02.07.2026 21:24
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Veteran newsman Giorgos Tsalakos passes away
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Veteran newsman Giorgos Tsalakos passes away

Condolences poured in on Thursday at the passing of Giorgos Tsalakos, a veteran journalist and newscaster, one of the most familiar faces on television for decades. “I express my sincere condolences to his family and friends,” President Nikos Christodoulides said in a written statement. “With his whole life’s attitude, he earned the respect of his […]

02.07.2026 20:48
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Limassol municipality adds new high-pressure cleaning vehicles
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Limassol municipality adds new high-pressure cleaning vehicles

The Limassol municipality has expanded its cleaning fleet with the addition of two new vehicles equipped with autonomous high-pressure washing systems capable of using hot and cold water as well as steam. In a statement on Thursday, the municipality said the vehicles, which were delivered on Wednesday, will be used for both routine street-cleaning operations […]

02.07.2026 20:22
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Hotels get April wage subsidies
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Hotels get April wage subsidies

The cabinet on Thursday gave the nod to the disbursement of moneys for a salary subsidy scheme targeted at hotel workers, provided that participating hotels have filed all the necessary paperwork. In a statement, the government said the subsidies would be paid immediately to eligible businesses once they have submitted the necessary documentation. The scheme […]

02.07.2026 19:43
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Stylianos ‘took a knife to school’ teacher tells court
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Stylianos ‘took a knife to school’ teacher tells court

A nursery school teacher told the Nicosia district court on Thursday that 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou displayed violent and self-destructive behaviour before the age of five and that she believed it reflected violence in his home environment. Stylianos, who died by suicide in September 2019, attended the teacher’s class during the 2009-10 school year. The witness […]

02.07.2026 19:33
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Music and parades at Wind Festival
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Music and parades at Wind Festival

Two days of music, outdoor fun and culture are coming to Limassol this weekend as the 6th Wind Orchestra Festival takes place. Limassol Municipality and the Theotokos Foundation Amerikos Argyriou present the event on July 4 and 5, with performances filling the seaside and historical centre. Music will first sound on Saturday, July 4, at […]

02.07.2026 19:07
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Airline introduces AI platform for holiday planning
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Airline introduces AI platform for holiday planning

Wizz Air on Thursday announced the launch of a new package holiday booking platform named Wizz Holidays, aimed at simplifying vacation planning for travellers across Europe and beyond. The platform employs advanced artificial intelligence to allow customers to bundle flights, accommodation, and ground transfers into single bookings. This service, which promotes the slogan “Unpackage Yourself”, […]

02.07.2026 19:02
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Raouna: Cyprus takes joy at handing Council of EU presidency to Ireland
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Raouna: Cyprus takes joy at handing Council of EU presidency to Ireland

European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna on Thursday spoke of the “particular joy” Cyprus takes in being succeeded by Ireland as the holder of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency, as she addressed an event held at Nicosia’s EU House to launch Ireland’s six-month term. “Cyprus and Ireland stand at opposite ends of […]

02.07.2026 18:35
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Vafeades promises all school buses will be inspected before September
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Vafeades promises all school buses will be inspected before September

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades promised that every single school bus in the country will undergo a safety inspection before the beginning of the next school year in September, as he addressed the House transport committee. He said that the road transport department “began a series of inspections last August” and “identified problems in the bus […]

02.07.2026 18:19
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Woman loses €127,000 in online scam
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Woman loses €127,000 in online scam

An 84-year-old woman lost more than €127,000 after falling victim to an online fraud scheme, police said on Wednesday. According to police, the woman received a call from an unknown individual using a European telephone number who claimed to be an employee of an online financial trading platform. Under false pretences, the caller persuaded her […]

02.07.2026 18:10
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Princess Kate watches British hopefuls Fery and Swan on Wimbledon visit
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Princess Kate watches British hopefuls Fery and Swan on Wimbledon visit

Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, mingled with the crowds at Wimbledon on Thursday and lent her support to the British hopefuls playing in the warm London sunshine. Dressed in a blue trouser suit, the 44-year-old wife of heir to the throne Prince William watched Arthur Fery, one of the last Britons remaining in the draw, […]

02.07.2026 17:43
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Man City sign Anderson from Forest in record transfer
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Man City sign Anderson from Forest in record transfer

England midfielder Elliot Anderson joined Manchester City from fellow Premier League side Nottingham Forest on Thursday in a deal reported to be the most expensive transfer for a British player. The clubs did not disclose financial details, but British media said the total deal was worth up to £116 million, surpassing the package of up […]

02.07.2026 17:35
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Cook up a Cyprus treat
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Cook up a Cyprus treat

Athinaiki Fish Salad A vintage Greek classic and elegant party appetizer, Athinaiki Fish Salad brings back memories of the Iranian Olivier salad – a creamy, mayonnaise-based salad traditionally made with chicken. This Greek version features tender poached white fish gently folded with root vegetables, capers, gherkins and fresh herbs in a rich, creamy dressing. 1kg […]

02.07.2026 17:30
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MPs warn of power shortage by 2030
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MPs warn of power shortage by 2030

Cyprus may find itself with insufficient electricity by 2030, opposition politicians warned on Thursday, calling on the government to get its act together fast. MPs were speaking to the press following a closed-doors session of the House audit committee, which reviewed a report by the Audit Office into the stalled LNG project at Vasiliko. The […]

02.07.2026 17:28
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Greek banks close gap with Europe on profitability and capital
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Greek banks close gap with Europe on profitability and capital

Greek banks, some of which are also operational in Cyprus, are moving closer in line with European peers after restoring capital adequacy, ranking among the most profitable in Europe and consistently outperforming the euro area average, according to sector data and central bank and supervisory reports covering the opening months of 2026. The sector has […]

02.07.2026 17:01
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Iran prepares to bury slain supreme leader with week of mass mourning
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Iran prepares to bury slain supreme leader with week of mass mourning

Iran’s ruling clerics are preparing days of mass funeral rites for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a show of public devotion to the Islamic Republic and proof that its revolutionary fervor still burns strong. Iran’s supreme leader was killed by U.S. and Israeli strikes in their first attack of the war and the funeral events will […]

02.07.2026 16:49
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Appeal court increases sentence in child sexual abuse case
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Appeal court increases sentence in child sexual abuse case

The court of appeal has increased a prison sentence from seven years to ten years on each of 48 charges involving the sexual abuse of a minor, authorities said on Thursday. The decision was made on June 30, 2026 after the attorney-general appealed, arguing that the original sentence was too lenient given the severity of […]

02.07.2026 16:44
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Could Cyprus host a World Cup?
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Could Cyprus host a World Cup?

While featuring as a pundit during televised coverage of Wednesday evening’s World Cup last 32 tie between DR Congo and England, President Nikos Christodoulides suggested that Cyprus could one day host football’s showpiece event itself. “We organised and invested in Eurobasket. I was with the prime minister of Spain and he told me that they […]

02.07.2026 16:40
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MPs clash with government over traffic timers
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MPs clash with government over traffic timers

MPs were riled on Thursday on hearing from the government that installing countdown timers is incompatible with envisaged upgrades to the traffic cameras system. The matter was discussed at the House transport committee, where MPs from various parties again proposed countdown timers at traffic lights – which they say would give motorists a heads-up so […]

02.07.2026 16:38
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Erhurman stresses support for UN initiative as Cyprus problem efforts continue
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Erhurman stresses support for UN initiative as Cyprus problem efforts continue

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Thursday stressed his support for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ efforts to bring about a resumption of negotiations in earnest on the Cyprus problem, as efforts on all sides continue to gear up. “We had shared with our people months ago that there would be movement in the process […]

02.07.2026 16:15
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