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World Cup grand finale came alive at Alphamega

Alphamega Hypermarkets offered football fans an authentic celebration with a special event held for the World Cup final. On a night fitting for the world’s biggest football competition, Alphamega Hypermarket welcomed fans of all ages for an experience filled with excitement, entertainment and surprises. On Sunday, July 19, 2026, Alphamega Hypermarket in Engomi became a […]

21.07.2026 10:22

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Britain’s new PM to cut taxes on electricity bills

The government of new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will cut taxes on electricity bills, Downing Street said in a statement on Tuesday, as he attempts to deliver on his promises to ease a cost-of-living crisis. The British government is planning to remove the value-added tax (VAT) from domestic electricity bills from October 1, the […]

21.07.2026 10:11

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Free potato dishes, live music and tradition at festival

This summer has a lot in store – music festivals, village festivities, seaside parties and loud concerts. The events agenda is packed with things to do, places to visit, performances to watch and this week, one festival offers tasty treats to eat! It is time for the 12th Pancyprian Potato Festival of Avgorou, where the […]

21.07.2026 10:04

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Motorway in Polemidia area closes for cleaning

The right lane of the Limassol-Paphos motorway, near the Limassol general hospital exit in Polemidia area, closed at 9am on Tuesday for cleaning works. Traffic is therefore being channelled through the left lane. The police have urged motorists to drive slowly, maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead and follow temporary signs.

21.07.2026 09:16

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Petrol station owners protesting over new decree

Petrol station owners are protesting outside the presidential palace on Tuesday morning, demanding President Nikos Christodoulides’ intervention over a decree issued by the transport minister that would see up to 90 per cent of fuel tankers immobilised under new ADR requirements. The protesters are expected to gather at the GSP stadium at 10am and proceed […]

21.07.2026 09:05

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Accident closes motorway near Ayios Tychonas

An accident just after 7.30am on Tuesday caused the Limassol-Nicosia motorway, near Ayios Tychonas, to partly close. The police provided assistance to those involved in the accident and facilitated traffic for morning commuters. The scene was cleared at around 8am. No injuries were reported.

21.07.2026 08:55

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‘I will not become the president of partition’

President Nikos Christodoulides stressed he would “not become the president of partition” and that the continuation of the Republic of Cyprus was an “absolute red line”. Speaking on Monday evening at an event at the presidential palace to mark the coup d’état and the Turkish invasion, on July 15 and 20, 1974, respectively, Christodoulides said […]

21.07.2026 08:47

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Five arrested in overnight police operations, 101 booked for speeding

Five people were arrested overnight across Cyprus for various offences, including possession of drugs and illegal residence, as police continued checks and raids in urban areas to crack down on crime and instil a sense of security among the public. The police pulled over 449 vehicles and checked 555 drivers and passengers. Three hundred reports […]

21.07.2026 08:26

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US military completes its latest strikes on Iran, marking the 10th successive night of attacks

The U.S. military said late on Monday it finished its latest round of strikes on Iran, saying it hit Iranian military command centers, missile and drone launch sites, maritime capabilities and air defense systems. The U.S. Central Command made the announcement in a post on social media website X. The latest round of U.S. strikes […]

21.07.2026 08:25

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Power cuts across Cyprus due to Dhekelia plant fault

A fault at Dhekelia’s power plant on Tuesday morning led to power cuts in various areas of Cyprus. The Transmission System Operator said the fault happened at 6.50am and that “continuous efforts are being made to restore electricity the soonest possible”.

21.07.2026 08:17

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Borrowers group welcomes increased competition in Cyprus banking sector

The Cyprus Borrowers Protection Association (Syprodat) has welcomed the launch of the public share offering for the proposed Pancyprian Cooperative Bank, while stressing that the project’s success will ultimately depend on transparency, sound corporate governance and restoring public trust. The association’s intervention comes after the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) approved the prospectus for […]

21.07.2026 08:12

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Sunny and yellow-warning hot, danger of forest fires high

Tuesday starts off with a yellow warning for high temperatures, expected to peak at 41C inland, and a red alert for forest fires. The warning for high temperatures is valid from 1pm till 4.30pm. The forestry department has called on the public to be very careful, particularly when in the countryside, as a spark could […]

21.07.2026 08:08

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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, opening new trade war front

President Donald Trump unveiled 50% tariffs on a wide range of imports from Canada on Monday in response to what the U.S. administration called its discriminatory treatment of American-made cars, alcohol and dairy goods, threatening a new front in a global trade war. In slapping import taxes on goods ranging from wine to cement and […]

21.07.2026 07:58

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Cyprus Business Now: shipping, banks, UCy, tourism, CySEC, housing

Global shipping remains in “crisis mode” as fighting between the US and Iran disrupts the Strait of Hormuz, forcing companies to reconsider routes, absorb rising costs and protect crews operating near conflict zones, Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis warned. In an interview with journalist and international author Andrea Busfield for The European, Hadjimanolis described an […]

21.07.2026 07:30

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Industrial area upgrades accelerate across Limassol district

Construction of a new access point for Limassol’s Agios Athanasios industrial area began last month as authorities move ahead with infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving safety and traffic flow in one of Limassol’s busiest business zones. According to Entrepreneurial Limassol, a periodical published by the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel), the project is […]

21.07.2026 06:50

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CFOs express increased optimism for AI impact on business outcomes

The finance bosses at many of Britain’s biggest companies are more optimistic about ​the impact of artificial intelligence on their ‌businesses and a bit less worried about risks from geopolitics, according to a report published this week. The survey ​of UK chief financial officers by ​accountancy firm Deloitte found 73 per cent were optimistic about […]

21.07.2026 06:20

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British house prices record large fall amid summer distractions

Asking prices for newly advertised British houses and apartments recorded an ​unusually large fall in the four ‌weeks to July 11, as the men’s soccer World Cup and record temperatures distracted buyers who ​also face high borrowing costs, property ​website Rightmove said this week.. Prices for property ⁠put on sale dropped by 1.0 per cent, […]

21.07.2026 06:00

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Alma questions cabinet approval of new Limassol mall

Alma on Monday questioned the cabinet’s decision to approve a major commercial development in the Ayios Athanasios area of Limassol, raising concerns over its legal basis, impact on the city centre and traffic. It said the development had not been approved under the normal provisions of the current development plan but had instead received cabinet […]

21.07.2026 04:24

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Our View: World Cup final: the beautiful game turns ugly

In the end, the eagerly awaited World Cup final, between two footballing powers, turned out to be a very disappointing spectacle thanks to Argentina’s unrelenting negativity and spoiling tactics. It was a display of anti-football, an example of how the beautiful game could turn ugly, with the defending champions’ sole objective being to prevent Spain […]

21.07.2026 04:20

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Man charged with murdering former UK minister Ann Widdecombe, motive still unclear

British prosecutors said on Monday a 28-year-old man had been charged with murdering former government minister Ann Widdecombe, and police said they were still investigating why she was attacked. Widdecombe, 78, who was a prominent member of Nigel Farage’s populist Reform UK, was found at her home in rural southwest England on July 9, after […]

20.07.2026 22:35

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French Parliament’s committee approves social media ban for under-15s

A reconciliation committee of France’s Parliament agreed on a bill on Monday to ban access to social media for those under 15 years of age. French President Emmanuel Macron has said he wants the ban to be in force by the start of the school year in early September. France would follow Australia, which enacted […]

20.07.2026 22:04

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Kyrenia municipality renews call for return on invasion anniversary

Kyrenia mayor Akis Violaris renewed calls for the return of displaced people and the resolution of the missing persons issue in a message marking the 52nd anniversary of the Turkish invasion of 1974. In a statement published on Monday on social media, Violaris described the anniversary as a “day of pain, remembrance, and responsibility”. He […]

20.07.2026 21:33

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Netanyahu will not be arrested in US, Trump says, as New York mayor mulls options

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested when he visits the U.S., after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he was still considering the move. “Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested, in any way, shape, or form, while in the United States of America,” […]

20.07.2026 21:25

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Petrol station owners to protest over tanker regulations

The Cyprus petrol station owners’ association on Monday called on President Nikos Christodoulides to intervene over a transport ministry decree that will see at least 80 per cent of petrol tankers immobilised due to a change in the law. “Based on the decree, our tankers must be immobilised immediately,” association chairman Savvas Prokopiou said. Prokopiou […]

20.07.2026 20:15

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