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Eurobank repurchases over two million shares for €9.78 million

Eurobank announced on Monday that it repurchased a total of 2,273,500 of its own shares between July 6 and July 10, 2026, as part of its ongoing buyback programme. The transactions, which took place on the Euronext Athens exchange, were conducted through the member firm Eurobank Equities Single Member Investment Firm S.A. The bank confirmed […]

13.07.2026 10:44

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Messi set for long-awaited first England clash

Lionel Messi has spent over two decades carving a path through international soccer, facing every World Cup-winning nation from Brazil to France, but one notable opponent has always been missing from the list: England. That will change on Wednesday when Argentina meet the European side in a World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, a heavyweight clash […]

13.07.2026 10:43

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Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup

Any further expansion of the World Cup, increasing the number of teams participating at the finals to 64, will be discussed after this year’s edition, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said without providing any details. The 2026 finals in Canada, Mexico, and the United States have seen 48 teams for the first time, a decision that […]

13.07.2026 10:38

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Policy alterations… have just become easier than ever

At Eurolife, we believe insurance should follow the pace of your life — not the other way around. That’s why we continuously evolve our services, bringing your insurance into the present: fast, digital, and simple. You can now request alterations to your Policy and sign electronically, wherever you are. No printing. No physical signatures. No […]

13.07.2026 10:32

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Cyprus cooperative bank plan faces capital and licensing risks

The Pancyprian Cooperative Society for Participation and Promotion of Cooperativism Ltd entered its share sale phase last week, with its prospectus revealing a series of risks facing the ambitious plan to establish a new cooperative bank in Cyprus. The prospectus, approved by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on July 8, 2026, warns potential […]

13.07.2026 10:31

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THAT Agency Receives International Recognition at the WOW Awards Asia

THAT Agency is proud to announce its latest international distinction, with its large-scale IQOS event at City of Dreams Mediterranean receiving a prestigious award between more than 200 participants at the prominent WOW Awards Asia in Mumbai. The award recognises the exceptional execution of one of the largest and most immersive branded experiences ever delivered […]

13.07.2026 10:26

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Firefighters rescue injured person from Paralimni cave as two fires break out

The fire service rescued an injured person from a cave in Paralimni on Sunday before responding to two separate fires later in the day, including a large blaze near the Larnaca – Ayia Napa motorway and another in Avgorou. According to the fire service, crews from the Famagusta fire station were called at 1.23pm to […]

13.07.2026 10:05

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Lemesos International Documentary Festival returns this August

Every August, the heart of Limassol fills with the stories of real people from around the world as the Lemesos International Documentary Festival returns. In the first week of August this year, the festival will share documentaries that portray, through an unfiltered lens, the human face of our turbulent times and films that uncover the […]

13.07.2026 10:00

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Limassol investor acquires historic Danish maritime firm

Limassol-based maritime professional and investor Jesper Weller has acquired Berg & Larsen, a Danish maritime supplier founded more than 230 years ago, linking Cyprus’ shipping centre with one of Denmark’s oldest maritime businesses.  The ownership transition sees Weller take over the company from Soren Kristiansen, who has owned and led the business for the past 20 years. However, Kristiansen will remain as […]

13.07.2026 09:56

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Demetra Holdings buys back more of its own shares

Demetra Holdings announced on Monday that it repurchased 5,163 of its own shares following a meeting of its board of directors held on July 10, 2026. The company carried out the transactions through the Cyprus Investment & Securities Corp Ltd (CISCO) in accordance with the relevant regulations of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) and the […]

13.07.2026 09:50

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Police arrest 15 in overnight nationwide operations

Police arrested 15 people during overnight operations across Cyprus as part of targeted patrols aimed at preventing crime and maintaining public order. According to a police statement, officers carried out organised patrols in key urban areas across the island to prevent serious criminal activity, safeguard public order and enhance public safety. The operations resulted in […]

13.07.2026 09:46

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Outstanding common expenses do not prevent title transfer

The legislation protecting trapped buyers was enacted to remedy a serious and long-standing distortion in the real estate market. Many purchasers, despite having paid the purchase price in full and complied with their principal contractual obligations, remained without title deeds for years due to omissions, financial difficulties or other outstanding issues affecting the vendor or […]

13.07.2026 09:26

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Fire destroys 750 hay bales in Avgorou

A fire that broke out late on Sunday night in Avgorou destroyed around 750 hay bales, with the cause of the blaze still unknown. Police said the fire was reported at around 10.20pm on Sunday. Officers and members of the fire service were dispatched to the scene, where they brought the blaze under control. Approximately […]

13.07.2026 08:43

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Two arrested over Limassol bakery robbery

Police have arrested two men, aged 19 and 20, in connection with the robbery of a bakery in Limassol in the early hours of Friday. According to police, the two suspects were arrested following information received by investigators. Searches carried out afterwards led to the discovery of evidence linked to the case. Police said the […]

13.07.2026 08:38

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Beyond GDP: rethinking prosperity for future generations

Researchers are developing new ways to measure progress that go beyond economic growth, helping policymakers create happier, healthier and more sustainable societies. By Alison Jones For decades, economic growth has been treated as the clearest measure of progress. Yet rising GDP does not always translate into happier, healthier lives, and the environmental and social costs […]

13.07.2026 08:30

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Ten young Cypriots turn history into play

Ten young Cypriots have taken 3,000 years of the island’s history to Sydney, with an AI video now helping bring their robotics project and educational game to a wider audience.  RobotHeadz, made up of five boys and five girls, represented Cyprus at the FIRST LEGO League Asia Pacific Open Championship, held at Macquarie University from July 9 to 12.  Accompanied […]

13.07.2026 08:25

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Father arrested after three-year-old dies in fall from Paphos hotel

Police have arrested the father of a three-year-old boy who died after falling from the fourth floor of a hotel in the Paphos district on Sunday evening. According to police, the 37-year-old was arrested at 10.15pm on Sunday on suspicion of causing death by a reckless, negligent or dangerous act, neglect of duty as the […]

13.07.2026 08:22

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EU to appoint new Cyprus envoy as von der Leyen sees renewed momentum

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday she sees renewed momentum in efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem and announced that the Commission will appoint a new special representative for Cyprus on Monday. In a post on social media following a phone call with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, von der Leyen […]

13.07.2026 08:18

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Cyprus-flagged ship attack sends Hormuz traffic into retreat

A Cyprus-flagged container ship remained disabled off Oman, with one Indian seafarer still missing, after an Iranian strike sparked an engine-room fire, forced the crew to abandon the vessel and triggered another large-scale US attack on Iran.  The GFS Galaxy was struck near its stern at about 22:40 UTC on Saturday while travelling eastwards through the Strait of Hormuz, according […]

13.07.2026 08:11

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Heat stays put as Cyprus heads into another hot, sunny week

A seasonal low pressure system continues to affect the island, keeping temperatures well above average as Cyprus begins another hot week. Monday will be mostly sunny, with southwesterly to northwesterly winds starting off light before strengthening to light to moderate, reaching force 3 to 4 Beaufort. Along the south coast, afternoon winds will become stronger […]

13.07.2026 08:10

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Hormuz traffic slows to multi-week low as renewed US, Iran strikes raise safety risk

The number of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz fell to multi-week lows on Sunday, shipping data showed, as renewed strikes between the U.S. and Iran and attacks on ships in the Middle East heightened safety concerns. Six vessels transited the strait on Sunday, ship-tracking data from Kpler showed, the lowest number in five weeks. […]

13.07.2026 08:09

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Bangkok pub fire kills 27, officials say emergency exits were obstructed

An explosive fire at a pub in Thailand’s capital Bangkok killed 27 people and injured dozens more, officials said on Monday, after obstructed emergency exits hindered patrons choking on smoke from escaping the burning venue. One video of the incident posted on social media and verified by Reuters showed thick smoke billowing out of the […]

13.07.2026 07:53

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AI and its impact on entry-level jobs

By Maria Demertzis The familiar debate asks whether AI will destroy jobs or create new ones. While we await the outcome, the most alarming labour-market effect of artificial intelligence so far is that it is making too many young people unemployable.  The latest edition of the Stanford Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence (HAI) index shows that AI is beginning to destroy entry-level jobs, those jobs […]

13.07.2026 07:30

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SpaceX and AI startup wealth fuels demand for private jets

Aviation lawyer Amanda Applegate skipped ​her annual vacation last month as a surge of wealth from AI startups and SpaceX (SPCX.O) sent a wave of tech investors shopping for private jets, burying her in ‌paperwork for aircraft-purchase agreements. The Cleveland-based attorney attributed the rush to a handful of major “liquidity events” in the tech industry. […]

13.07.2026 07:00

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