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British Cypriot MP ‘grateful’ for Starmer ahead of resignation

British Cypriot MP Nesil Caliskan expressed gratitude for outgoing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who is set to resign on Monday and be replaced by former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham. Monday’s handover, she said, will “mark the next chapter, with a new Labour prime minister working tirelessly to deliver for the people of our country”. […]

20.07.2026 10:14

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‘TRACKS’: FANEROMENI26 musical show to fuse oral tradition with hip-hop

The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation’s (BoCCF’s) Faneromeni26 Festival continues on Thursday, June 30, 2026, with the musical performance “TRACKS: Echo of Now, Rhythm of Yesterday”. “TRACKS: Echo of Now, Rhythm of Yesterday” draws its inspiration from the concept of a path that is organically carved out through use rather than construction. The show is […]

20.07.2026 10:02

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French singer ZAZ in Cyprus for first time

The beloved French singer behind the hit song Je Veux is coming to Cyprus for the first time this summer. ZAZ, renowned for her street performances, raw and unplugged style and for blending pop, French chanson and jazz, is set to travel this corner of the Mediterranean for a single show. Her concert will take […]

20.07.2026 10:00

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Parties condemn Turkish invasion of Cyprus on 52nd anniversary

Political parties on Monday condemned Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus, with the day marking exactly 52 years since troops first landed on the island. Disy said that “this dark anniversary is a reminder that the fight for the liberation and reunification of Cyprus remains ongoing and imperative”. “We honour the heroes, Cypriots and people from Greece, […]

20.07.2026 09:57

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Protaras or Greece? Cypriots do the €2,500 holiday maths

A quote of €2,500 for four days in Protaras is pushing some Cypriot families to look beyond the island, as the August 15 holiday rush leaves fewer rooms available and sends prices higher. “They asked us for €2,500 for four days in Protaras. With this money, I prefer to take the children and go to […]

20.07.2026 09:33

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Turkey cites Treaty of Guarantee in July 20 message

Turkey’s foreign ministry on Monday stressed that the actions it took in Cyprus fell in line with its rights and responsibilities under Cyprus’ 1960 Treaty of Guarantee in its own message marking the 52nd anniversary of its troops’ arrival on the island. “Exactly 52 years ago, Turkey took action within the framework of its rights […]

20.07.2026 09:25

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Japanese mayor makes history – but faces criticism for taking maternity leave

The mayor of a small Japanese city became the first sitting mayor in the country to take maternity leave on Monday, a decision that has drawn some criticism at home and attracted international media attention. Shoko Kawata, mayor of Yawata, a city of around 69,000 people in western Japan, said she had planned to have […]

20.07.2026 09:22

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The end of the road for Cyprus’ old ID cards

August 3 marks the end of an era for thousands of Cypriot citizens who still hold the well-known, old-style blue identity cards. From that date onwards, these identity cards will no longer be recognised as valid travel documents for journeys within the European Union and the Schengen Area, as they do not comply with the […]

20.07.2026 09:20

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Greece ‘remains ready’ to help towards Cyprus solution

Greece’s foreign ministry on Monday said that the country “remains ready” to contribute towards efforts to bring about a solution to the Cyprus problem, in its message issued to mark the 52nd anniversary of Turkey’s invasion of the island. “It has been 52 years since the Turkish invasion of July 20, 1974, which caused the […]

20.07.2026 09:02

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Cyprus marks anniversary of Turkish invasion

Monday marked exactly 52 years since Turkish troops landed in Cyprus, commencing an invasion which would reshape the map of the island, realign its political and demographic balances, and cause Cyprus’ second mass displacement event in the space of a little over a decade. The invasion had been triggered by a Greek military junta-backed coup […]

20.07.2026 08:45

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Today’s weather: Hot and sunny again

Monday’s weather will be hot and sunny across the island, with temperatures set to reach 40 degrees Celsius inland, 32 degrees Celsius on the west and southwest coasts, 36 degrees Celsius on the rest of the coasts, and 30 degrees Celsius in the mountains. That hot and sunny weather will only be tempered by a […]

20.07.2026 08:25

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US strikes Iran for ninth day; Iran says two oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz exploded and immobilised

U.S. forces hit Iran for a ninth consecutive day on Monday as concerns grew over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said two oil tankers had exploded and been immobilised. In a statement, U.S. Central Command said it had begun “a new wave of strikes” aimed at “degrading” Iran’s ability to attack commercial […]

20.07.2026 08:19

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Major tech firms face new regulatory scrutiny for financial services

Large technology firms are increasingly encroaching on traditional banking, prompting the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to demand a comprehensive overhaul of how these conglomerates are policed to ensure global financial stability. Although the immediate impact on stability is currently limited, the rapid expansion of these firms into payments, credit, insurance, and asset management in developing […]

20.07.2026 08:00

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Global PC market hit by rising costs and delayed demand

Global shipments of desktops, notebooks and workstations declined by 3.6 per cent year on year in the second quarter of 2026 as rising memory and storage costs disrupted the PC market, according to the latest research from Omdia. The global PC market recorded 65.7 million units shipped during the quarter, with both desktop and notebook […]

20.07.2026 07:30

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Spending on AI infrastructure hits IBM software sales

IBM said it had “faltered” in keeping pace with a shift in corporate spending from software to data-center infrastructure ‌and would take a big earnings hit in the second quarter, in the clearest sign yet of AI’s growing toll on the sector. IBM’s shares tanked 25 per cent on July 14, putting the stock on […]

20.07.2026 07:00

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SpaceX shares slide towards IPO price in confidence test

SpaceX’s slip close to its initial public offering price risks turning a marquee stock-market debut into a ​confidence test, potentially unsettling retail investors and complicating decisions for other companies weighing high-profile listings. Elon Musk’s company, spanning rockets to AI, debuted on ‌June 12 and soared in the ensuing days, at one point valuing the company […]

20.07.2026 06:40

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Intel deploys ASML’s $400 million next-gen machine for flagship chip production

Intel has decided to use a high-end machine from ASML to manufacture some of ​its flagship Panther Lake laptop chips, ASML has announced, a move that will help the chipmaker learn to use the tool more effectively. Following experiments that began in 2024, Intel has begun to ​use ASML’s next-generation high numerical aperture (High NA) […]

20.07.2026 06:00

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Christodoulides to press Erhurman on missing persons excavation sites

President Nikos Christodoulides affirmed on Sunday that he would press Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman to allow excavations at suspected missing persons burial sites in military areas in the north during this week’s meeting with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Speaking at a memorial event in Kornos, Christodoulides said he would again seek permission for […]

20.07.2026 04:20

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Prison officer hospitalised after inmates set fire to Central Prison wing

Three inmates allegedly set fire to their cells and a corridor inside a maximum security wing at the central prisons on Sunday night, forcing the evacuation of all prisoners from the unit and leaving a prison officer in hospital with smoke inhalation. The fire broke out at around 10.15pm in wing four, where 10 prisoners […]

20.07.2026 01:57

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Spain battle past Argentina in extra time to win World Cup

Spain needed an extra-time goal by substitute Ferran Torres to edge past 10-man defending champions Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday. Torres broke the deadlock early in the second half of extra time, firing home on the rebound to give the European champions their second World Cup title.Argentina were down to 10 […]

20.07.2026 01:04

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Christodoulides to brief party leaders ahead of Guterres visit

President Nikos Christodoulides is to convene a meeting of Cyprus’s political party leaders ahead of António Guterres’s visit later this…

20.07.2026 00:55

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Fearless Fox wins Open thriller at final hole

Ryan Fox stayed ice cool at the end of four long and hot days at Royal Birkdale to sink a birdie putt on the 18th and win the 154th Open Championship by one stroke on Sunday. Fox was level with long-time clubhouse leader Cameron Young on nine under heading down the last but played a […]

19.07.2026 21:52

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Customs in Cyprus seize undeclared watches and smuggled tobacco

Cyprus Customs officers have uncovered nearly 46,000 euros’ worth of undeclared luxury goods at Larnaca Airport, along with a haul…

19.07.2026 18:54

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Antonelli wins in Belgium as Russell retires

Kimi Antonelli won the Belgian Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday to stretch his Formula One lead to 45 points over Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton. Antonelli’s teammate George Russell had been the 19-year-old Italian’s closest rival before Spa-Francorchamps but the Briton spon off into the gravel on the opening lap after a collision with Hamilton. Ferrari’s […]

19.07.2026 17:39

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