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Fidias skips National Council, claims ignorance on Cyprus problem

Fidias Panayiotou did not attend today’s National Council meeting ahead of next week’s UN talks on the Cyprus problem, claiming he did not possess sufficient knowledge to advise President Nikos Christodoulides and instead appointed businessman Mike Spanos to represent his party. The decision, announced in a video published on Thursday night, has prompted debate over […]

24.07.2026 14:24

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From Cyprus to Ireland, Europe must deliver for the ocean

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24.07.2026 14:16

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Beleagured Turkish opposition attempts to regroup with new party

Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel and 91 breakaway lawmakers applied on Friday to launch a new political party, seeking to regroup to challenge President Tayyip Erdogan after their former party faced an unprecedented legal crackdown. They applied to the interior ministry to launch the so-called New Party in protest over a May court ruling that […]

24.07.2026 14:16

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UK says armed forces ready to defend country after Iran warns over US bombers

Britain said its armed forces were ready to protect the country from any attack after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) issued a warning not to allow U.S. bombers to fly from UK bases. In a statement on Thursday, the IRGC said the U.S. had flown bombing missions against Iran from Fairford in southwest England, adding that […]

24.07.2026 14:09

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Forest Department trains Cyprus National Guard on earth-mover use for wildfire fight

The Department of Forestry has conducted a two-day training programme for National Guard personnel on the rational use of earth…

24.07.2026 14:00

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Cyprus fintech sector remains top cyber target despite botnet crackdown

A major international crackdown on botnet infrastructure has failed to reduce cyber risks facing businesses in Cyprus, according to new data released by cybersecurity company Qrator Labs for the second quarter of 2026. The report found that the largest distributed denial of service (DDoS) botnet monitored by the company shrank dramatically from 13.5 million devices […]

24.07.2026 14:00

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National Council backs renewed push for resolving Cyprus problem

The National Council reaffirmed its support on Friday for President Nikos Christodoulides’ efforts to restart negotiations on the Cyprus problem, welcoming next week’s visit by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and the appointment of a new EU envoy. In a joint statement issued after the council meeting, members welcomed Guterres’ visit as “a practical demonstration […]

24.07.2026 13:48

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Final 4 beachfront residences remain at Londa Residences ahead of 2026 completion

As the development enters its final phase of construction, the four remaining residences offer a rare opportunity to own a luxury home directly on the sea in Limassol. As Londa Residences approaches completion this year, only four homes now remain available within this landmark development. Located on the seafront in Germasogeia, this highly-anticipated project is […]

24.07.2026 13:26

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Public invited to vote on future euro banknotes

The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled ten shortlisted design proposals for the next series of euro banknotes and launched a public survey inviting feedback from people across Europe. The proposals are based on two themes, European culture and Rivers and birds, with specific motifs chosen to represent each concept. “Euro banknotes are more than […]

24.07.2026 13:03

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Eurozone consumers see lower inflation, steady outlook

The European Central Bank (ECB) on Friday released the latest results of its Consumer Expectations Survey for June 2026, showing a broad easing in inflation expectations and a mixed outlook for income, spending, and growth. Median consumer perceptions of inflation over the previous 12 months fell markedly to 3.6 per cent in June, down from […]

24.07.2026 13:02

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Τhe Chandria Dough Festival showcases flavours and tradition

There is no shortage of festivals this summer. Every weekend is filled with activities people of all ages can enjoy around Cyprus, whether they are vacationing or just enjoying their summer locally. Perhaps that is the beauty of spending the summer in Cyprus – being able to enjoy the mountains, sea, big fiestas or village […]

24.07.2026 13:00

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Spain declares emergency as wildfires force thousands of evacuations

Spain declared a national emergency over wildfires for the first time on Friday and France asked for help from the European Union to tackle a blaze on the Atlantic coast as searing heat fuelled fires across Europe and forced tens of thousands of evacuations. French authorities ordered the total evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, […]

24.07.2026 12:27

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Cyprus lags EU in precision farming as digital adoption grows

Cyprus had one of the lowest levels of precision farming adoption in the EU in 2023, with only about 1 per cent of farms using such technology, according toa report from Eurostat. The figures also show that about 43 per cent of EU farms had internet access in 2023, with northern and central European countries […]

24.07.2026 12:18

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Klopp named new Germany manager

Germany have appointed former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund boss Juergen Klopp as head coach of the men’s national team, the German Press Agency (DPA) said on Friday. The decision follows the departure of former head coach Julian Nagelsmann as the four-time World Cup champions look to rebuild after another disappointing World Cup.

24.07.2026 12:14

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Wall collapses in Nicosia during works

A section of wall surrounding a block of flats in Ayios Dometios, Nicosia, collapsed on Friday during excavation works for the foundations of a new building to be built next door. The Nicosia district government organisation (EOA) said the incident occurred on Pentadaktylos street and that it had immediately launched an investigation into the safety […]

24.07.2026 12:12

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Four Palestinians and one Israeli killed in West Bank shooting

Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed in a shooting incident in the occupied West Bank on Friday, according to Israeli and Palestinian health officials. The Israeli military said it had been dispatched to the area, southwest of the Palestinian city of Nablus, after reports of an attack on Israeli civilians who were hiking there. […]

24.07.2026 12:09

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All three suspects released in Down syndrome abuse video investigation

All three people arrested in connection with a TikTok livestream in which a child with Down syndrome was encouraged to perform indecent acts were released on Friday, after the Nicosia district court refused police requests to remand two suspects and investigators later freed a third following questioning. The developments came hours after police announced the […]

24.07.2026 12:04

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A time‑travelling king and visit from the Loch Ness Monster

The Commonwealth Games has always been a competition shaped by its history as well as its sport. Previously known as the ‘British Empire Games’, the competition is perhaps viewed by many as the ‘Olympics-lite’, a place where smaller nations and territories get their time to shine (although Australia, England and Canada dominate the medal table). […]

24.07.2026 12:02

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Power cuts ‘unacceptable’ for modern tourist destination

Power cuts are “unacceptable” and inconsistent with the profile of Cyprus as a modern European tourist destination, the association of Cyprus Tourist Enterprises (Stek) said on Friday. Stek expressed its concern over recent power cuts, saying that they inevitably affected hotel units and caused operational problems, negatively impacting the experience of tourists visiting the island. […]

24.07.2026 11:42

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€500m in projects planned for Limassol decongestion

Five hundred euro worth of road upgrades in Limassol to ease congestion will be presented and discussed on Friday by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades during a meeting with the mayors of urban Limassol areas. The minister’s plan includes projects to be implemented immediately or over a length of time, including targeted improvements and new projects, […]

24.07.2026 11:38

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How Anthropic IPO could reset private market valuations

The anticipated IPOs of Anthropic and OpenAI could be among the most consequential market events of a generation by setting a benchmark valuation for AI-native firms. Alexey Garyunov, general partner at FinSight Ventures, has been positioning ahead of that moment. FinSight’s portfolio spans generative AI unicorns like Databricks and Scale AI, and fintech plays in […]

24.07.2026 11:30

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Christodoulides vows stronger National Guard as new recruits sworn in

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday pledged to continue strengthening Cyprus’ defence capabilities, telling newly sworn-in National Guard recruits that the country must remain prepared in the face of the continuing Turkish occupation and an increasingly complex regional security environment. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for the 2026 National Guard intake at Tassos Papadopoulos-Eleftheria Stadium in […]

24.07.2026 11:24

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Police file ‘100 charges’ against both Drousiotis and Sandy

Police have filed a criminal case against journalist Makarios Drousiotis and a woman known publicly as ‘Sandy’, with both facing around 100 charges following an investigation into allegations that fabricated messages and false claims were used to accuse public figures of serious crimes. According to local media, the case was filed before the court on […]

24.07.2026 11:15

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Demetra reports new share acquisition details

Demetra Holdings Plc on Friday announced to investors that it purchased more of its own shares during the trading session on July 23, 2026. The share repurchase was executed through the Cyprus Investment & Securities Corporation Ltd (CISCO), which acts as the designated broker. A total of 4,570 ordinary shares were acquired by the firm […]

24.07.2026 10:54

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