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Christodoulides: Talk with Fidan not product of AI

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday dismissed reports that he had not held a discussion with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Paris the day prior, pointing to video and photographic evidence of the pair in conversation at the day’s Bastille Day celebrations. “I said that there were no talks, but that there was a discussion. […]

15.07.2026 11:24

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Cyprus awaits next move after Dubai arrest of alleged crime boss

Cyprus has been officially informed of the arrest in Dubai of alleged organised crime figure ‘Edik’, who is also wanted by Cyprus police, with officials now seeking clarification over which international warrant was executed and what impact the development could have on the island’s own investigation. According to Omega, well informed sources confirmed Cyprus has […]

15.07.2026 11:19

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Redwolf Ogilvy: 10 years of writing the story differently

Redwolf Ogilvy is celebrating 10 years of a strong, dynamic presence in the communications and advertising industry. Over the past decade, the agency has grown alongside the people and brands that placed their trust in it, evolved through every challenge and established its own distinctive creative presence in the market. Since day one, Redwolf Ogilvy […]

15.07.2026 11:02

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‘What happened that day tore us apart’

A family whose eight-year-old son and grandmother were shot dead during the coup of July 15, 1974, said on Wednesday the killings remain an open wound more than five decades later. Stavros Pidias, aged eight, and his 62-year-old grandmother Margarita Theodorou were killed outside the family home in the Ayios Ioannis area of Limassol during […]

15.07.2026 10:55

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Bel Air Gardens: Leptos Estates’ new residential community in Yeroskipou

Leptos Estates announces the launch of Bel Air Gardens, a new residential development in Yeroskipou, Paphos, created for a balanced and connected way of life. Combining 112 contemporary residences with landscaped outdoor spaces, a central swimming pool and a welcoming community environment, the development introduces a fresh lifestyle concept just minutes from the city and […]

15.07.2026 10:49

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Nine arrested in Cyprus-wide police crackdown

Nine people were arrested during overnight police operations carried out across Cyprus, as officers carried out preventive checks targeting crime and public safety, police said on Wednesday. The arrests involved suspected offences including illegal stay in the Republic, drug possession, theft from a vehicle and illegal entry into Cyprus. During the operations, officers stopped 455 […]

15.07.2026 10:36

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Holguin ‘will return to Cyprus before month’s end’

United Nations envoy for the Cyprus problem Maria Angela Holguin will return to the island before the end of the month, Greek Cypriot chief negotiator Menelaos Menelaou said on Wednesday, with efforts both in Cyprus and abroad ramping up to bring about a resumption of negotiations in earnest to solve the Cyprus problem. “First of […]

15.07.2026 10:10

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Cyprus Theatre Organisation launches new season

Days before its summer production premieres, Ion by Euripides, which will travel around Cyprus and to Athen’s Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, the Cyprus Theatre Organisation (Thoc) has presented its new theatre season. Ion will tour Cyprus from July 16, before traveling to the Athens Epidaurus Festival for performances on August 28 and 29. This production […]

15.07.2026 10:07

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Cyprus marks anniversary of 1974 coup d’état

Wednesday marked 52 years since a Greek military junta-sponsored coup d’état overthrew the Cypriot government of the day, which was led by Archbishop Makarios III. The coup was led by rebel factions of the National guard and the Eoka-B paramilitary organisation, and had been ordered by Dimitrios Ioannidis, one of the leading figures in Greece’s […]

15.07.2026 08:37

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GSI costs will not automatically raise power bills, says former CERA chief

The Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) will not automatically translate into higher electricity bills because its costs are recovered through a detailed European Union regulatory framework rather than being passed directly to consumers, according to energy systems expert and former Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) chairman Andreas Poullikkas. In a recent piece of analysis, Poullikkas said […]

15.07.2026 08:14

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Iran threatens to shut Bab el-Mandeb after closing Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to close “all other export corridors that benefit the U.S. and its allies”, Iranian media reported, after Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. reimposed a naval blockade of Iranian ports. “Regional energy exports are either shared by all, or denied to all,” the IRGC said […]

15.07.2026 08:00

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IMF warns Europe faces fiscal squeeze as spending pressures rise

European governments face an unprecedented financing challenge as rising spending demands linked to ageing populations, the energy transition and defence threaten to place public finances under severe strain, according to a new paper released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF’s European department said public spending across the region is expected to increase by […]

15.07.2026 08:00

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Cyprus Business Now: housing, energy, shipping, digital euro, EU presidency

Major technology conferences, international business events and the growing presence of foreign companies in Limassol have become a vital buffer against a sharp decline in tourism this year, according to Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) Limassol president Christos Tsanos. In an interview with Entrepreneurial Limassol, a periodical published by the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel), Tsanos said conference and business […]

15.07.2026 07:30

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Keve launches survey on excessive EU law implementation

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), serving as the coordinator for Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus, has launched a public consultation to investigate the excessive gold-plating of European Union legislation by member states. The initiative seeks to gather essential feedback from businesses and stakeholders regarding the phenomenon where national authorities impose rules that exceed […]

15.07.2026 07:00

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Debenhams reports strong trading momentum through June and July

UK’s Debenhams Group said on Tuesday that positive trading momentum continued through June and July, ​supported by improving sales margins and lower customer ‌returns, as the online retailer’s turnaround strategy gained traction. Here are some details:

15.07.2026 06:40

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UK businesses urge new government to cut energy levies and taxes

Britain’s new prime minister must slash energy levies paid by businesses to speed up economic ​growth, a leading employers group and an energy ‌trade body said on Tuesday. With former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham poised to enter Downing Street, the Confederation of British ​Industry and Energy UK said 40 per cent of firms ​were cutting […]

15.07.2026 06:20

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Financial firms drive majority of EU carbon market activity in 2025

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU financial market regulator and supervisor, recently published its third annual market report on European carbon markets. The report identifies financial intermediaries as being central to the functioning of the EU carbon market, providing essential liquidity and acting as counterparties to non-financial firms. These entities, which include […]

15.07.2026 06:00

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Ninety Turkish Cypriot properties deemed dangerous in Larnaca

The Larnaca district government (EOA) said on Tuesday that 90 buildings believed to be Turkish Cypriot properties are being assessed as potentially dangerous following extensive inspections. In a statement, it said the inspections were carried out as part of its responsibilities under the buildings regulation law to identify and manage dangerous buildings. According to the […]

15.07.2026 04:24

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Our View: EU envoy appointment has not brought a solution any closer

The way the government greeted the appointment of the European Commission envoy to the Cyprus problem gave the impression that the road to a solution had been opened. The reality, however, is that we remain as far away from a settlement as we were before Monday, when Raffaelo Fitto, who is serving as executive vice […]

15.07.2026 04:20

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Slick Spain cruise past France into final

European champions Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-finals on Tuesday, producing a controlled display to book a place in Sunday’s final. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute after Lucas Digne fouled Lamine Yamal in the box.Spain took command through their positional play after an even […]

15.07.2026 00:01

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US airstrikes target Iran for fourth consecutive night

US forces are carrying out airstrikes in Iran, a US official told Reuters on Tuesday, with the strikes reportedly continuing for around two hours as tensions between Washington and Tehran intensify. The official did not provide further details on the locations or targets of the strikes, though explosions have been heard in Bandar Abaas. The […]

14.07.2026 22:42

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Elias defends Disy candidate appeal as electoral system faces scrutiny

Chief Returning Officer, Elikkos Elias, said on Tuesday that Anastasia Anthousi’s appeal to the electoral court over a disputed parliamentary seat was “honest”, whilst assuring that any ruling by the court would be fully implemented. Anthousi, a Disy candidate for Nicosia during the recent parliamentary elections held in May, had filed an objection requesting a […]

14.07.2026 22:17

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Vafeades affirms changes to Limassol cycle lane bollards

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Tuesday that a proposal had been reached between the Public Works Department and Limassol municipality over controversial pedestrian crossings and bollards installed as part of the city’s sustainable plan. Vafeades said the discussions had resulted in “golden ratios” being found, with the Public Works proposal providing for the removal […]

14.07.2026 21:41

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Trump pays $5.6 million to E. Jean Carroll after civil trial ruling

US President Donald Trump has paid $5.6 million to author E. Jean Carroll following a civil trial in which a jury found him liable for sexual assault and defamation, according to court documents released on Tuesday. Carroll’s lawyer Roberta Kaplan confirmed that the damages awarded by the jury had been paid, relating to the verdict […]

14.07.2026 21:32

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