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Courtois welcomes Van Bommel’s appointment as Belgium coach

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has welcomed the appointment of Mark van Bommel as the country’s new coach and said he would talk to him about whether he continues his international career. Van Bommel was appointed only weeks after Belgium’s quarter-final exit at the World Cup effectively cost Rudi Garcia his job with the French-born coach […]

26.07.2026 18:20

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Peace initiative plans bicommunal rallies during Guterres visit

A bicommunal peace group has called for parallel demonstrations in north and south Nicosia on Monday to coincide with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ visit to Cyprus, urging renewed efforts to reunify the island under a federal settlement. The Bi-communal Peace Initiative – United Cyprus said the rallies, to be held under the slogan “Federal Solution […]

26.07.2026 17:55

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From your own home to a care home

Parents often joke about nearing care home age when getting out of the car requires a grunt or two, while their children likewise quip that they should be treated well because it is they who will be choosing their parent’s retirement homes. But when that time comes, what matters most? Quality and prices differ from […]

26.07.2026 17:30

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Energy may be Cyprus govt’s biggest economic challenge

With the energy sufficiency problems and power cuts that Cyprus is currently facing, energy will be one of the defining issues for the next government. The challenge extends beyond individual projects. The real task is to develop and implement a coherent long-term strategy capable of delivering secure, affordable and competitive energy. Cyprus has pursued imported […]

26.07.2026 16:50

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The truth about Cyprus’ forgotten war crimes

There is a Turkish Cypriot saying that goes, ‘The one who told the truth was driven out of nine villages’. Perhaps no one in Cyprus embodied this more than the late Sevgül Uludag, who spoke the truth even when it made her unpopular. A Turkish Cypriot journalist who wrote for Yenidüzen and Politis, she spent […]

26.07.2026 16:07

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Russian betting company ties spark resistance to appointing Pirlo as Italy coach

Andrea Pirlo’s possible appointment as Italy head coach has hit political resistance over his commercial ties to a Russian betting company. The 47-year-old World Cup winner had emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Gennaro Gattuso after former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly turned down the position. However, key figures in the Italian Football […]

26.07.2026 15:46

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Cyprus government policies are mean and unfair

Article 9 of the Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus states that “Every person has the right to a decent existence and to social security. A law shall provide for the protection of the workers, assistance to the poor and for a system of social insurance”. However, Eurostat data reveals that in 2025 17.1 per […]

26.07.2026 15:15

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Federalism teaches that diversity is not a problem to solve

By Christoph Burgener In this excerpt from his speech, at the reception for the Swiss National Day, Ambassador of Switzerland, Christoph Burgener, sings the praises of the federal system of government which has served the Swiss very well over the years. There are some lessons for Cyprus. Every year we celebrate the National Day of […]

26.07.2026 14:51

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Kyiv hit with missiles; Russia and Ukraine both report civilians killed in strikes

The Ukrainian capital Kyiv came under ballistic missile attack from Russian forces early on Sunday, while other regions suffered bombardments later during the day that killed two people. Russia, for its part, said four people were killed by a Ukrainian drone strike in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Horlivka. Ukraine’s air force said Russian forces […]

26.07.2026 14:51

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Prison inmate on leave arrested over €6,000 restaurant burglary

A 56-year-old inmate was arrested in the early hours of Sunday while on authorised leave after allegedly being involved in the burglary of a restaurant in Paphos and the theft of around €6,000. According to the justice ministry, the man had been granted temporary leave to visit his family in Paphos. Following his arrest, he […]

26.07.2026 14:45

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As campsites disappear, where can campers go?

For generations, camping has been one of the simplest and most affordable ways to experience the island. A tent, a few days away from the city and a chance to wake up beneath pine trees or beside the sea have long formed part of summer life for families, students and outdoor enthusiasts. This summer, however, […]

26.07.2026 14:39

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Malaysia to make F1 comeback in October as host of Bahrain GP

Malaysia’s Sepang circuit will host a rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix in October, Formula One announced on Sunday. The Liberty Media-owned sport said in a statement at the Hungarian Grand Prix that the October 4 race at the circuit near Kuala Lumpur’s international airport would officially be designated the ‘Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia’. […]

26.07.2026 14:11

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Storage batteries to arrive in Cyprus by January 2027, energy minister says

Electricity storage batteries are expected to arrive in Cyprus in January 2027, with installations due to be completed before the summer, Energy Minister Michael Damianos said on Sunday. Damianos said contracts had already been signed with the supplier and the Transmission System Operator (TSO) for the battery storage project. Once operational, the facilities will add […]

26.07.2026 13:46

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Festival presents exceptional selection of documentaries

In just a few weeks, Cyprus’ longstanding festival dedicated to documentary cinema returns and its programme has been unveiled. A curated selection of films will be screened at Ceronia Hall – Lanitis Carob Mill from August 1 to 8, touching on diverse social topics and themes. Documentaries that reveal both the dramatic and the humorous […]

26.07.2026 13:45

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Berlin’s wake-up call to Europe and Cyprus

The recent announcement by the coalition government of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding the ‘Revitalisation and Employment Programme’ marks a significant shift in Europe’s economic policy. Faced with years of stagnation and weak competitiveness, the German government has unveiled a new package of 34 measures, aimed at boosting competitiveness through a radical restructuring of the […]

26.07.2026 13:43

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Joshua jitters fail to dampen appetite for British showdown with Fury

Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua survived a trial by fire before beating Albania’s Kristian Prenga in Jeddah in the early hours of Sunday and talk immediately turned to Joshua’s long-awaited all-British bout with Tyson Fury. Expected to win with relative ease, Joshua survived two shocking first-round knockdowns before slamming a series of punches to […]

26.07.2026 13:17

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Temperatures to exceed 40C from Tuesday, met office says

Temperatures are expected to climb above 40C from Tuesday and remain at those levels until at least Thursday, a met office official Iasonas Christodoulou said on Sunday. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, Christodoulou said the weather would remain mostly clear over the coming days, with temperatures rising steadily. On Monday, temperatures inland are expected […]

26.07.2026 12:59

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Israeli settlers set fire to West Bank mosques after deadly clash

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank early on Sunday, setting fire to two mosques and scrawling graffiti on buildings, Palestinian officials said. On Friday, four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers – one of them acting as a local security coordinator – had been killed when a crowd of Israeli settlers made […]

26.07.2026 12:49

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All roads lead to Donald Trump

I have been writing this column twice a week for a long time, so I have a finely developed a sense for when the audience is sick of a subject. We have definitely crossed that boundary with regard to the wars currently being fought up and down the strip of land between the longitudes of […]

26.07.2026 12:09

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Drousiotis and ‘Sandy’ face 101 counts in criminal case

Journalist Makarios Drousiotis and a woman publicly known as “Sandy” are facing 101 counts after the attorney-general filed a criminal case against them, according to Greek broadcaster ERT News. The case, due to be heard before the Nicosia criminal court, includes counts relating to the alleged preparation and circulation of forged documents, publication of false […]

26.07.2026 12:04

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French firefighters battle to keep blazes from Bordeaux

Firefighters battled to control wildfires threatening the French city of Bordeaux on Sunday, while authorities evacuated increasing numbers of people from its suburbs. The southwestern French region has been hit by wildfires during an intense summer heatwave that has gripped many parts of Europe. Spain has declared a national emergency and a wildfire near Valencia […]

26.07.2026 11:57

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Nine arrested in overnight nationwide police operation

Nine people were arrested during overnight operations carried out across Cyprus as part of a nationwide crackdown on crime and traffic offences, the police said on Sunday. Those arrested are suspected of offences including carrying a knife, drug possesion, unlawful possession of property, causing grievous bodily harm, residing illegally in the Republic and drink-driving. During […]

26.07.2026 11:40

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Scientists recruit the cell’s own waste system to heal diabetic wounds

Diabetic foot ulcers can lead to serious health complications. EU-funded researchers have developed a new therapy to tackle the runaway inflammation that makes these wounds so hard to heal. By Michael Allen Diabetes affects more than 800 million people worldwide and can cause a range of serious complications. Among the most challenging are diabetic foot […]

26.07.2026 11:40

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UK’s Burnham would call out Trump if in Britain’s interest, he tells BBC

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham “will always put Britain’s interests first”, he told the BBC when asked in an interview, parts of which were released on Sunday, whether he was willing to call out U.S. President Donald Trump. Burnham’s predecessor Keir Starmer, who announced he was stepping down last month, had a fraught relationship […]

26.07.2026 10:54

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