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Tender for Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road remains pending

The tender award process for the first phase of the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road remains pending, with an update on the project expected by the end of the month, Paphos chamber of commerce and industry president (Evep), George Mais said on Tuesday. Mais said the transport ministry would provide a detailed update on the latest developments […]

21.07.2026 13:15

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Red Cross launches back-to-school donation drive

The Cyprus Red Cross has launched a nationwide back-to-school campaign to collect school supplies for children from financially vulnerable families ahead of the new academic year. The “Back to School – With Many Children’s Smiles” campaign will run from July 20 until September 4, with donations being accepted at Cyprus Red Cross branch offices across […]

21.07.2026 13:05

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Mitsides confirms dividend payout, governance approvals

Mitsides Public Company Limited confirmed on Tuesday that shareholders approved a final dividend of €0.05 per share during its annual general meeting held on July 17, 2026, alongside a series of governance decisions. “Payment of dividend has been approved at €0.05 per share, totalling €410,000 from the profits of the financial year 2023,” the company […]

21.07.2026 12:55

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Demetra board member Mark Klerides steps down

Demetra Holdings Plc announced this week that board member Mark Klerides had stepped down from the board of directors and the boards of its subsidiaries, marking a leadership change alongside a share buyback update. “His service and contribution have been invaluable and we wish him every success in his future endeavours,” the board of directors […]

21.07.2026 12:47

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Cyprus financial institute joins new European literacy alliance

The Financial Wellbeing Institute (FWI) has been selected as one of the ten founding organisations of FIN.e, a new European alliance designed to strengthen financial literacy and financial wellbeing across the continent. The selection places the Cyprus-based institute alongside leading European organisations working to improve financial education in schools and communities, while also creating opportunities […]

21.07.2026 12:44

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Larnaca steps up anti-vandalism measures

Authorities in Larnaca have agreed on a series of measures to tackle a rise in vandalism across the city, including the installation of CCTV cameras, increased police patrols and the use of private security guards. The measures were agreed during a meeting on Tuesday between Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras, representatives of the Larnaca tourism board […]

21.07.2026 12:27

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Petrolina moves forward with massive coastal development plan

Petrolina launches five companies for Land of Tomorrow project Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited announced on Tuesday that it has decided to commence operations for five separate special purpose companies established to develop individual phases of the ambitious Land of Tomorrow project. The first special purpose company, Land of Tomorrow – Residential Towers Ltd, involves a […]

21.07.2026 12:25

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Maserati previews Project GT4 at 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Maserati has revealed its all-new Project GT4 at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, offering the first glimpse of the marque’s next-generation customer racing car. Developed by Maserati Corse, the new model is based on the latest GranTurismo and represents the Italian manufacturer’s ambition to return to the highly competitive GT4 category with a race-winning […]

21.07.2026 12:17

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Moroccans to hold sit-in as country refuses to recognise northern Cyprus degrees

Moroccan nationals who studied at universities in northern Cyprus have announced their intention to hold a sit-in protest outside the education ministry in Rabat, with the country continuing to refuse to recognise degrees awarded in the island’s northern third. According to Moroccan news website 24saa, a coordination committee comprising affected students and graduates said that it […]

21.07.2026 12:13

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Cyprus government electronic payments contract awarded after four-year process

JCC loses final appeal over government payments contract Cyprus has concluded a four-year tender process for the management of government electronic payment services, awarding the contract to VivaBank after a lengthy series of legal challenges and appeals. According to a report from Philenews, a decision by the Tenders Review Authority highlighted the unusually long procurement […]

21.07.2026 12:11

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Weleda Booster Drops: skincare that’s smarter, more natural, more… you!

Why stick to the same skincare routine daily, if your skin doesn’t have the same needs each day? The new Weleda Serum Booster Drops line is here to make your facial skincare routine more flexible and personalised. All it takes is a few drops, whether on their own or mixed with your favourite cream, to […]

21.07.2026 12:11

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NGO calls for ban on live animal prizes

The practice of offering live animals as lottery and fairground game prizes should be banned because it poses serious risks to animal welfare, NGO PI Animal Welfare Initiatives said on Tuesday. “We are deeply concerned about a practice that, unfortunately, remains prevalent during various fairs, festivals, and public events in Cyprus (…),” the Lithuania-based NGO […]

21.07.2026 12:04

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Cyprus and France boost air travel connectivity

Cyprus Airways and Air France have launched a new codeshare agreement covering flights between Larnaca Airport and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, strengthening connectivity between Cyprus and one of Europe’s largest aviation hubs. The airlines announced that the agreement came into effect on July 7, 2026, with flight codes from both Air France and Cyprus […]

21.07.2026 12:00

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Ayia Napa Marina to host CraftXBeerience for second year in a row

CraftXBeerience returns to Ayia Napa Marina for the second consecutive year on Saturday, August 1, 2026 and Sunday, August 2, 2026, inviting the public to a two-day celebration of craft beer, music, food and entertainment. From 5pm until midnight, visitors will discover a wide variety of beers, meet established and emerging beer vendors and enjoy […]

21.07.2026 11:58

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Protesting tanker owners ‘had 18 years to comply’

Fuel tanker owners have had 18 years to comply with the mandatory ADR requirements for the transport of flammable liquids, including a year since the transport ministry set a deadline for their compliance, a road transport department (TOM) representative told the Cyprus Mail on Tuesday. The department said the tanker owners did not have a […]

21.07.2026 11:35

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Travere wins FSGS approval for FILSPARI, a milestone for holders including Armistice Capital

Travere Therapeutics spent the first half of 2026 converting a single approved medicine into a broader commercial and pipeline story. A rare-disease drugmaker built around FILSPARI, its treatment for two serious kidney conditions, Travere reached full approval in a new indication, posted its first quarter of non-GAAP profitability, and struck a licensing deal for an […]

21.07.2026 11:30

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Trump and the threshold of pain

It would be so easy for Donald Trump to escape from the trap he has built for himself in the Persian Gulf. Just declare a victory and leave. So what if the Iranians also declare a victory (with a lot more accuracy)? The ‘nuclear weapons’ that gave Trump (and Israeli leader Binyamin Netanyahu) a pretext […]

21.07.2026 11:30

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Former Diko MP Kleanthous dead at 78

Former Diko MP Nikos Kleanthous died on Tuesday at the age of 78. Born in Larnaca in 1948, he was of Diko’s founding members in 1976 and was later appointed by Archbishop Makarios III’s restored government the following year to the committee investigating the circumstances surrounding the 1974 coup d’état. He was elected to parliament […]

21.07.2026 11:22

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Black Cube ‘stands firmly behind its evidence’ in Videogate case

Israeli private intelligence agency Black Cube on Tuesday said that it “stands firmly behind” the evidence it amassed before producing a video which alleged campaign finance lawbreaking on the part of President Nikos Christodoulides and his associates, which was subsequently dismissed by the government’s investigator. “Corruption is a phenomenon that harms economies and impedes legitimate business activity. Black […]

21.07.2026 11:10

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Lebanese army deploys in southern town after Israeli withdrawal, official says

Lebanese army troops began deploying in the southern Lebanese town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh on Tuesday after Israeli forces withdrew from the area, a senior Lebanese security official said, in line with a U.S.-brokered plan. The plan foresees Lebanese army troops confiscating weapons from the Iran-aligned Hezbollah group in parts of southern Lebanon and phased withdrawals […]

21.07.2026 10:56

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Authorities removing illegal huts from Larnaca beach

Caravans and unauthorised huts are being removed from a Larnaca beach on Tuesday, after the interior ministry’s deadline to vacate the area expired a few days ago. The authorities, with the help of the police, started removing caravans and demolishing constructions early on Tuesday from the beach close to the Larnaca nautical club. Four caravans […]

21.07.2026 10:56

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FIFA to investigate World Cup final post-match brawl

World football’s governing body FIFA has appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to investigate the post-match brawl that erupted after Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in a chaotic World Cup final. Tensions boiled over after Spain secured their second World Cup title courtesy of an extra-time winner from winger Ferran Torres. Argentina had already […]

21.07.2026 10:51

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Court upholds man’s conviction for sexual abuse of minor

A man convicted for sexual offences against a minor has seen his appeal dismissed by the court of appeal, which upheld the prison sentences of eight months to three years imposed by the Limassol criminal court. In a July 9 ruling made public on Tuesday, the court of appeal said the man had been found […]

21.07.2026 10:45

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UEFA president Ceferin boycotted World Cup final

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin refused to attend Sunday’s World Cup final following a series of disagreements between the European governing body and FIFA over disciplinary procedures, refereeing logistics, and match operations, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. A central point of contention was FIFA’s decision to suspend the implementation of an […]

21.07.2026 10:44

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