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Cypriot fencer Tofalides in Hong Kong for world championships

Cypriot fencer Alexandros Tofalidis will represent Cyprus at the World Fencing Championships in Hong Kong, with his foil competition taking place on Wednesday. The 33-year-old athlete arrived in Hong Kong ahead of the tournament, where he will compete in the qualifiers in the 11th pool against some of the world’s leading fencers. A total of […]

21.07.2026 20:26

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How do you feel when you hear the sirens?

A day after sirens rang out in the Republic – audible in the occupied north – to mark July 20, the anniversary of the 1974 invasion, we asked people on both sides how it makes them feel to hear the sirens.

21.07.2026 20:09

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‘One of the greats’; Keegan remembered for Cyprus football visits

Kevin Keegan, a two-time Ballon d’Or winner and former England captain, visited Cyprus on several occasions during the 1980s, taking part in exhibition matches that remain part of local football history. Tributes were shared on Tuesday following his death, with clubs and supporters recalling his appearances in Cyprus and his interaction with fans. His first […]

21.07.2026 20:09

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Greece’s Eurovision star Akylas in Cyprus this weekend

Following his success in the Eurovision Song Contest representing Greece, Akylas now kicks off his Press Start Tour with a series of summer shows and Cyprus is on the list! His performance on the island is fast approaching with a date set for the last weekend of July. This Saturday, July 25, Greek pop star […]

21.07.2026 19:58

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Elam banner remains outside Ledra Palace crossing

A large Elam banner remained displayed above a road outside Ledra Palace on Tuesday, a day after the party held a protest marking the 52nd anniversary of the Turkish invasion. The banner, stretched across the street near the Ledra Palace crossing point, features the party’s initials on one side and the slogan “Cyprus is Greek” […]

21.07.2026 19:37

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38-year-old arrested after Larnaca weapons discovery

A 38-year-old man wanted in connection with the discovery of firearms and ammunition at a residence in Larnaca was arrested on Tuesday during a coordinated police operation. According to police, the man, an Oroklini resident was located and arrested in a village in the Larnaca district after an arrest warrant had been issued against him. […]

21.07.2026 19:30

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Dhekelia power plant turbine breaks down twice in same day

A turbine at the Dhekelia power station that malfunctioned early on Tuesday, but which was later repaired and put back online, broke down for a second time later in the day, the Cyprus Mail has learned. The second glitch did not impact the grid or cause any power outage, as the power station was meanwhile […]

21.07.2026 19:05

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British Cypriot MP moved to Burnham’s ‘No 10 North’

British Cypriot member of parliament Nesil Caliskan has been moved to Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s new “No 10 North” as part of his new initiative to move government offices from London to Manchester. Caliskan has since May been the United Kingdom’s parliamentary undersecretary of state for devolution, local growth and communities, with that role having […]

21.07.2026 18:51

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Justice minister makes ‘surprise’ visit to prisons

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Tuesday made a ‘surprise’ visit to the central prisons, less than 48 hours after inmates there started a fire that led to one officer being hospitalised with inhalation problems. During the visit, the minister was also shown the infamous Wing Four where the fire took place. “The damage has been […]

21.07.2026 18:35

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New QR code to open opportunities for Cypriot products

A new QR code for Cyprus’ agricultural and farming products that will allow consumers access to information such as origin and quality, adds value to every product, which is particularly important for Cyprus as it cannot produce in bulk but can promote characteristics that contribute to competitiveness and resilience, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on […]

21.07.2026 18:11

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European shipowners want carbon billions back

European shipowners have urged the European Commission to prevent double carbon charges and redirect billions raised from shipping towards cleaner fuels and technology, warning that the EU Emissions Trading System must support the industry’s transition without weakening its competitiveness.  In its policy demands, European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) described the continent’s fleet as a strategic asset that keeps […]

21.07.2026 18:02

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Saudi crude tankers turn back as Houthis open new front in US-Iran war

Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red Sea on Tuesday after threats from Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis, as a widening Middle East conflict disrupted shipping through two of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. The diversions came as U.S. forces bombed targets in the south and west of Iran overnight, […]

21.07.2026 17:54

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Orange warning issued as temperatures set to reach 43C

The Met Office has issued an orange warning for extreme high temperatures, with inland areas expected to reach 43C on Wednesday. The warning was issued on Tuesday and will be in force from 12pm until 5pm on Wednesday. According to the department, maximum temperatures are forecast to climb to around 43C in Nicosia, while temperatures […]

21.07.2026 17:34

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‘Interaction’ with Iran’s injured Supreme Leader increasing daily, president says

The level of “interaction” with Iran’s Supreme Leader is increasing day by day, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a video clip published on state media on Tuesday. His remarks follow months of speculation about the health of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen in public since the airstrike that killed his […]

21.07.2026 17:31

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Customs agents decry persisting issues with new automated import system

Ten months after its launch, the automated import system (AIS) continues to cause issues for customs agents and importers, the agents association said on Tuesday. Head of the association, Christos Akaros said that their earlier concerns had been confirmed, with the system repeatedly causing “technical malfunctions, outages and delays.” These issues, he said, translated into […]

21.07.2026 17:28

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Lawyer suggests all of seized cocaine did not make it as far as evidence

In the ongoing trial of Giorgos ‘Zavrantonas’ Christodoulou on Tuesday, the defence suggested that the quantity of narcotics presented as evidence is not the same as that seized by police during a raid taking place in early 2019. Christodoulou is on trial before Nicosia criminal court, facing charges of importing 15kg of cocaine with intent […]

21.07.2026 17:19

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Fire breaks out near Ergates industrial area

Firefighters and aircraft were deployed on Tuesday to tackle a wildfire that broke out northwest of the Ergates industrial area in Nicosia. The blaze is burning dry grass, prompting a large-scale response from multiple agencies. Fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said four fully staffed fire engines from Nicosia stations were initially dispatched to the scene, […]

21.07.2026 17:17

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Holguin to travel to Brussels, Ankara ahead of Guterres’ Cyprus visit

United Nations envoy for the Cyprus problem Maria Angela Holguin will travel to both Brussels and Ankara ahead of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ visit to the island next week. Holguin will meet the European Commission’s newly appointed Cyprus problem envoy Raffaele Fitto in Brussels on Wednesday afternoon, with it having earlier been reported that she […]

21.07.2026 17:15

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Murdered Widdecombe was struck with hammer 21 times, court told

The man accused of murdering former government minister Ann Widdecombe struck her 21 times on the top of her head with a hammer during the attack at her home earlier this month, prosecutors told a London court on Tuesday. Widdecombe, 78, who was a prominent figure in Nigel Farage’s populist Reform UK but was no […]

21.07.2026 17:06

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Court upholds jail term for sharing revenge porn

The appeals court has upheld a nine-month prison sentence imposed on a woman convicted of distributing intimate photographs and videos of another woman without her consent, rejecting arguments that the punishment was excessive. The judgment, made public on Tuesday, upheld the Nicosia district court’s decision to impose an immediate custodial sentence after finding no grounds […]

21.07.2026 16:45

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Customs apologises after post calling Makarios a traitor shared online

The Customs department apologised on Tuesday after an image featuring Archbishop Makarios was republished on its official Facebook page, attributing the incident to what it described as an accidental repost. The repost referred to Makarios’ address to the UN Security Council on July 19, 1974, delivered hours before Turkish forces landed in Cyprus. It featured […]

21.07.2026 16:39

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From humble beginnings to lasting wealth: My journey with MoneySimpler

On one occasion, I came across a quote by Warren Buffett: “If you don’t find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die.” When I first read those words, I simply thought they sounded wise. It wasn’t until years later that I truly understood their meaning. I Used to […]

21.07.2026 16:20

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Supreme court rejects welfare officers bid in Stylianos case

The Supreme Court has rejected an application by two welfare services officers seeking to overturn a district court ruling, admitting statements made by the late Stylianos Constantinou as hearsay evidence in the criminal trial over his death. The decision, made public on Tuesday, dismisses the officers’ request, which sought to annul the Nicosia district court’s […]

21.07.2026 16:16

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Promotion of local artists biggest cultural gain of EU presidency

The international promotion of Cypriot artists was the greatest achievement of the cultural programme organised during Cyprus’ EU Council presidency, deputy culture minister Lina Kassianidou said on Tuesday. “This was the greatest gain from the presidency: we were able to spread our wings and send artists, musicians and choreographers to many countries around the world […]

21.07.2026 16:10

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