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SpaceX targets next week for another Starship launch attempt as shares slide on abort

SpaceX is targeting Monday for another attempt to launch its Starship rocket after a last-second abort during engine ignition on Thursday, a brief setback that nevertheless wiped roughly $100 billion from the newly public company’s market value. The company’s Starship rocket ignited its engines for a 13th test flight from Texas, but stopped short of […]

17.07.2026 21:15

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Suspect extradited from Romania over 3kg cannabis case

A 29-year-old man has been arrested following his extradition from Romania to Cyprus in connection with a 2024 drug case involving more than 3kg of cannabis, police said on Friday. Police said the suspect was wanted over the possession of 3.22kg of cannabis with intent to supply. He was arrested in Romania under a European […]

17.07.2026 20:07

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Supreme Court allows certiorari in illegal data case

The Supreme Court has allowed a person being investigated for illegal access to information systems, illegal interference with data and illegal interception, to file an application for a certiorari privileged writ, to determine the legality of an order allowing access to his telecommunications data, the court said on Friday. In its decision on Thursday, the […]

17.07.2026 20:02

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Witness in Zavrantonas retrial repudiates defence in cross examination

Court proceedings in the ‘Zavrantonas’ case continued on Friday with the cross examination of key prosecution witness Yiannis ‘Maronas’ Andreou, who on Thursday had told the court he had initially lied to the authorities. The defence lawyer for Giorgos ‘Zavrantonas’ Christodoulou said in court on Friday that Andreou had been given preferential treatment by the […]

17.07.2026 19:50

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46 beaches, two marinas currently flying Blue Flag

Forty-six beaches and two marinas are currently flying the Blue Flag of quality and sustainable management of coasts, and 25 of these beaches offer facilities for people with disabilities, the Cyprus Marine Environment Protection Association (Cymepa) said on Friday. The programme is run by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and is implemented in more […]

17.07.2026 19:46

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Polis Chrysochous urges public to help prevent fires

The municipality of Polis Chrysochous urged residents on Friday to take extra care as high temperatures increase the risk of wildfires. Residents were called on to refrain from activities that may cause fires, such as using spark-producing equipment or burning dry grass and waste. The municipality also advised residents to stay alert and report any […]

17.07.2026 19:31

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Appeals court upholds attempted murder sentence

An appeal lodged against a prison sentence imposed for two accounts of attempted murder has been dismissed by the court of appeals, which ratified the 16-year sentences as not being excessive, it was announced on Friday. In its decision issued on July 9, by which it upheld the ruling of the court of first instance, […]

17.07.2026 19:28

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Fire in Kokkinotrimithia buffer zone under control

A fire close to an abandoned shoe factory in the buffer zone of Kokkinotrimithia, Nicosia, that started at noon on Friday, has been placed under control. In a post on X, fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said four fire engines, two more from Atlas and Support Cy volunteer groups and a UN tanker had operated […]

17.07.2026 19:14

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Cinema by the sea arrives at Cyprus beaches

Outdoor films, screened under the warm, starry night sky, are a favourite summer activity. This season, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy films from around the world in some of Cyprus’ most charming locations. The Petridio Foundation brings back its Cinema By the Sea event series for four nights of movie magic with the […]

17.07.2026 19:14

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Christodoulides announces ‘developments’ in Isaac, Solomou case

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday said there have been “developments” regarding the case of Tasos Isaac and Solomos Solomou, who were both killed during two separate demonstrations in the buffer zone near Dherynia during August 1996. “I want to say that for us, for our government, what happened in August 1996, the murders which took […]

17.07.2026 19:11

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Minister urges hepatitis testing, vaccination

By Rebekah Gregoriades Viral hepatitis remains a “silent epidemic” despite progress in prevention and treatment, often causing serious liver damage before symptoms appear, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said on Friday. Speaking at a press conference organised by the liver patients’ association Promitheas ahead of World Hepatitis Day on July 28, Charalambides stressed the importance of […]

17.07.2026 18:53

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Konia road to open to traffic on Tuesday

The completion of roadworks in Konia will be delayed a few days due to technical problems encountered by the contractor laying the asphalt, Paphos acting mayor Angelos Onisiforou said on Friday. Onisiforou told the Cyprus News Agency that laying asphalt would resume on Monday and the road would be fully open to traffic on Tuesday. […]

17.07.2026 18:31

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Police seize 7kg cannabis posted to Cyprus, suspect arrested

The police drug squad (Ykan) on Friday seized 7kg of cannabis in Larnaca that arrived by post from abroad in two separate packages and a 30-year-old man has already been arrested. During a search of the man’s residence, the police found 10g of cannabis and 10g of cocaine, as well as items for drug use […]

17.07.2026 18:21

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Nicosia launches competition to restore historic municipal garden

Nicosia municipality has launched an architectural competition for the €4.1 million redevelopment of the historic municipal garden, with the tender expected to be published at the end of summer. The project, presented at the Nicosia town hall on Friday, carries an estimated cost of €4.1 million, excluding VAT, and aims to restore and modernise one […]

17.07.2026 18:17

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Netflix misses earnings targets as growth enters a steadier phase

Netflix forecast third-quarter revenue and earnings on Thursday that fell short of Wall Street targets and said it would cut ‌the frequency of viewing-hours reports as the company seeks new avenues of growth. Shares of Netflix fell nearly 8.6 per cent in after-hours trading to $67.99. The company led by Co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg […]

17.07.2026 18:02

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Pensioners to see higher incomes in early 2027

Pension reforms are progressing as planned, with pensioners expected to see higher payments from February 1, 2027, Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said on Friday. The minister said the bill covering the first pillar of the pension system, relating to the social insurance fund, will be presented to the social partners “very soon”. After receiving their […]

17.07.2026 17:37

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Wildfires, drought and storms hound Europe even as heatwave recedes

Firefighters backed by 30 aircraft struggled on Friday to contain a wildfire in northeastern Spain that has ripped through an area the size of San Francisco, forcing the evacuation of more than 1,000 people, as recent heatwaves left vegetation tinder-dry across much of Europe. Successive early summer heatwaves, which many scientists blame on human-driven climate […]

17.07.2026 17:23

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Disy, CTP back Guterres visit

Both Disy and Turkish Cypriot political party the CTP on Friday stressed that the forthcoming visit of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to the island is an opportunity which must not be wasted. Disy leader Annita Demetriou described the visit as a “particularly important development” and “an opportunity which we must seize with seriousness, responsibility […]

17.07.2026 17:17

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How Silenza is changing the future of acoustic solutions

Noise affects how people work, rest, communicate, and feel. Open offices can make private conversations difficult. Restaurants can become so loud that guests struggle to hear each other. Large living rooms may create echoes that make the space feel cold. These problems have increased the demand for acoustic products that improve sound without harming the […]

17.07.2026 17:15

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More inspectors to tackle illegal work

The number of inspectors responsible for tackling undeclared and illegal work will be doubled following cabinet approval, Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas affirmed on Friday. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, Mousiouttas said the ministry’s inspection service currently operates with a team of eight inspectors, with additional positions expected through either this year’s or the next […]

17.07.2026 17:09

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Erhurman expects Cyprus’ sides to ‘understand each other better’ after Guterres visit

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Friday said that United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ forthcoming visit to the island will allow the island’s two sides to “understand each other better”. He said he “welcomes” Guterres’ forthcoming visit, and that he has “previously stated our support for [his] efforts”. “This visit is also significant because it […]

17.07.2026 16:45

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World Cup winners to receive US-style championship rings

The winners of Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will receive championship rings in addition to the trophy and gold medals, FIFA said, introducing an American sporting tradition to its flagship tournament for the first time. FIFA said 30 bespoke rings would be presented to the winning team following the final at New […]

17.07.2026 16:29

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Police officer suspended for drunk driving after Nicosia crash

A 44-year-old police officer has been suspended following a road collision in Nicosia on Thursday after testing positive for alcohol, with criminal and disciplinary investigations now underway. The suspension was ordered by Deputy Police Chief Panikos Stavrou after the officer, off duty at the time, was involved in a three-vehicle collision at the Nicosia general […]

17.07.2026 16:22

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Edek ‘not informed’ of Panayiotou’s departure from govt

Edek has not been informed of any intention for Agriculture Maria Panayiotou to leave the government, either on her part or the government’s, party spokesman Giorgos Georgiou said on Friday. “We have no such information. Our objective since this government came to power, since 2023, is to have ministers from our party in the government, […]

17.07.2026 16:13

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