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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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New UK PM Burnham gives Trump assurance on defence, Middle East

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham assured U.S. President Donald Trump that London would be committed to defence and security and would help support the safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Burnham’s office said in a statement on Monday. “The Prime Minister… underlined his commitment to defence and security and said ensuring the security of […]

20.07.2026 19:59

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Foreign ministry condemns visit of Turkish Vice President to north

The foreign ministry on Monday condemned the visit of Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz to the north on the occasion of the Turkish invasion in 1974. “We remain committed to the ultimate goal of the liberation and reunification of Cyprus, on the basis of the agreed United Nations framework, through a sustainable solution that enforces […]

20.07.2026 19:54

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Erhurman stresses need for Cyprus solution in anniversary speech

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman stressed the need for “results” to be achieved at the next enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem in his speech marking the 52nd anniversary of Turkey’s invasion of the island. “We do not want negotiations for the sake of negotiations, or a five-plus-one meeting for the sake of a five-plus-one […]

20.07.2026 19:41

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UK finance minister Rachel Reeves leaves government

Britain’s finance minister Rachel Reeves left the government on Monday after Andy Burnham became prime minister. “I wish the very best of luck to my successor, Andy and his cabinet. You have my full support, and I will continue to play my part in helping this Labour government deliver the change the country needs,” she […]

20.07.2026 19:32

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Ortega says Nicaragua will no longer hold elections

Nicaragua’s long-serving president Daniel Ortega said the Central American country will no longer hold elections, eliminating the possibility of an electoral challenge when his term ends next year and further entrenching the rule he shares with his wife. Ortega, who has continuously held power since 2007 following an earlier presidential term in the 1980s, said […]

20.07.2026 19:24

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Cypriot wine, street food and crafts in mountain village

Wine, retro music hits and Cypriot flavours are coming to Pelendri village. Tsiakkas Winery presents its Wine Me Not – Mini Wine Festival on July 26, setting up a wine bar with current releases and special selections from its wine cellar. The event will begin early at 2pm and last until the early evening as […]

20.07.2026 19:22

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Turkish VP: Turkey brought peace to Greek Cypriots

Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz on Monday said that Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus in 1974 brought peace not only to Turkish Cypriots and to the north of the island, but to Greek Cypriots and the island in its entirety. Speaking at a military parade in north Nicosia to mark its 52nd anniversary, he said “the […]

20.07.2026 19:19

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US ‘deeply concerned’ after EU eyes carbon price for international flights

The United States is “deeply concerned” about the European Union’s plans to impose carbon costs on some international flights, a spokesperson for the U.S.Department of Transportation told Reuters on Monday. “The United States remains deeply concerned about any expansion of the EU’s Emission Trading System,” the spokesperson said. The European Commission published proposals on Friday to start applying costs on […]

20.07.2026 19:08

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Calls to Gesy to go through extra security

Calls placed to the national healthcare system (Gesy) will require caller identification as of September, the Health Insurance Organisation said on Monday. The HIO is the administrator of Gesy. The organisation said that any calls to Gesy operators which involve personal information will require the caller identifying himself or herself. This is to prevent potential […]

20.07.2026 19:00

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IATA moves to take guesswork out of flying with pets

Airlines have been urged to give passengers clearer and more consistent information about travelling with pets, from the moment a flight is booked until the animal passes through customs at its destination. New operational guidelines from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) cover every stage of in-cabin pet travel, including reservations, documentation, check-in, security screening, […]

20.07.2026 18:28

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Monks’ objection rejected as trial continues

Nicosia criminal court on Monday dismissed an objection raised by the defendants’ lawyers in the trial concerning alleged financial fraud at the Avakoum monastery. On trial are monks Nektarios and Porfyrios. They face charges including conspiracy to defraud, forgery and the use of false documents, theft by proxy, handling stolen goods, money laundering, interfering with […]

20.07.2026 18:18

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Cyprus shoppers ‘could save up to €67’ by shopping wisely

Consumers can save up to €66.91 on a basket of everyday household goods by choosing lower priced alternatives within the same supermarket, research by the consumer protection service showed on Monday. The findings are based on a price survey of 60 basic household products across four large supermarkets and show savings of between 26.56 and […]

20.07.2026 17:40

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England legend Kevin Keegan dies aged 75

Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75, his former club Newcastle United said on Monday. Keegan’s family and Newcastle announced in January that the two-time European Footballer of the Year was undergoing cancer treatment, without disclosing details of his illness. In June, Keegan revealed he had stage four […]

20.07.2026 17:39

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‘In 46 years, I’ve never seen anything like this’

The lengthy continued detention of the British father arrested following the death of his three-year-old son in Paphos is unjustified, prominent criminal lawyer Christos Triantafyllides said on Monday. “In 46 years as a lawyer, I have never seen anything like this,” he said. The father’s eight-day remand expires on Tuesday, with police confirming they are […]

20.07.2026 17:34

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Houthis impose Saudi naval blockade, opening new front in US-Iran war

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they were imposing a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, a move that opens a new front against the United States in its war on Iran and widens the threat to global energy supplies and trade beyond the Gulf. The announcement came despite signs that Tehran and Washington wanted to […]

20.07.2026 17:05

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Bus fare hike to go live in August

Bus fares on Cyprus Public Transport, which covers buses in Nicosia and Larnaca, are set to rise again on August 3, the company said on Monday. The cost of a standard daytime urban ticket will rise from €2.40 to €2.70. A nighttime one-way ticket, from 9pm, will rise from €4.20 to €4.70. For those with […]

20.07.2026 17:02

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Konia road enters final construction phase

The Konia road in Paphos has entered its final construction phase with works set to be completed “well ahead of schedule”, acting Paphos mayor Angelos Onisiforou said on Monday. “Our goal is to deliver projects that improve the daily lives of citizens, with as little inconvenience as possible for the public. This is why we […]

20.07.2026 16:55

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Five-year-old in car as driver crashes into house wall

A 37-year-old driver crashed into the wall of a house in Amargeti late on Sunday night while travelling with his five-year-old son, police said on Monday. The driver underwent a breathalyser test, which recorded 100µg of alcohol, almost five times above the legal limit of 22. The crash caused only material damage, and neither the […]

20.07.2026 16:49

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Demetriou vows push to determine fate of every missing person

House president Annita Demetriou said on Monday determining the fate of every missing person from the Turkish invasion of 1974 remains an “unfulfilled debt” to their families and to Cyprus. Speaking to a delegation from the Greek missing persons committee, Demetriou said efforts to establish the fate of those still unaccounted for must continue until […]

20.07.2026 16:46

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EU fines AliExpress €550 million over DSA breaches

The European Commission on Monday fined e-commerce platform AliExpress €550 million after finding that it failed to properly assess and reduce risks linked to illegal, unsafe and counterfeit products sold through its marketplace. The European Commission said AliExpress breached obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA) by failing to carry out adequate risk assessments and […]

20.07.2026 16:11

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