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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 11:16

Larnaca Salt Lake turns pink

With the arrival of higher temperatures, one of Cyprus’ more unusual natural phenomena has returned, Larnaca Salt Lake has turned pink. The increase in temperature sees an equivalent rise in salinity, creating an ideal breeding ground for algae and brine shrimp, giving the water a distinctive pink colour. In spring the lake is pink for […]

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 10:57

Death toll in Venezuela quake tops 1,400 as rescue efforts intensify

By Vivian Sequera The death toll from Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes rose above 1,400 on Saturday as foreign rescue teams poured into the country and authorities pressed on with the search for survivors in the hardest-hit coastal areas. The updated toll came as rescuers fanned out across La Guaira and parts of Caracas, where families […]

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 10:21

Forgotten pan leads to house fire

A forgotten saucepan on the hob caused a fire in Strovolos in the ground floor of a two-storey home, police said on Sunday. Extensive damages were caused to the kitchen, fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis said while heat and smoke damage affected the whole of the interior. No-one was put in danger by the flames. […]

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 10:07

10 arrested in overnight police operations

A strong police presence around the island over Saturday night led to ten arrests as efforts continued to stamp out organized crime and other serious offences. The arrests were for illegal possession of narcotics, illegal stay on the island, begging and other crimes. During operations a total of 728 drivers and 305 passengers were checked. […]

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 10:00

Businesses face ‘AI tax’ as Microsoft hikes software subscription prices

Businesses across Cyprus, as well as other regions across the world, are bracing for a sharp rise in software expenses as Microsoft prepares to implement significant price increases from July 1, 2026. The upcoming adjustments affect almost all corporate subscription packages, with some costs rising by as much as 33 per cent. Industry analysts have […]

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 09:43

Iran, US continue escalating attacks, recriminations over peace deal

By Yomna Ehab and Phil Stewart Iran and the US continued their attacks in the Gulf as each accused the other of violating an increasingly precariousinterim deal signed less than two weeks ago to end their four-month-old war. Shortly after President Donald Trump warned the US might “militarily complete the job”, Iran early on Sunday […]

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 09:38

Warm sunny day, rain possible in mountains

Another warm and sunny day is forecast on Sunday with temperatures inland set to reach 38C. But with cloud developing in the Troodos mountains, there is a chance of rain there in the afternoon. Around the island, the temperature is set to be around 2-3 degrees higher than the average for the time of year, […]

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 09:29

Sailor in distress pulled out of sea in Zygi

A man in distress after the craft he was sailing in was damaged was rescued by the Joint Rescue and Coordination Centre (JRCC) on Sunday morning in the seas off Zygi. At around 5.30am, the JRCC launched the Nearchos rescue plan. Speedboats o the part and maritime police were launched to the spot in addition […]

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 09:10

Two women injured as police investigate attempted murder

Police are investigating a case of attempted murder and other serious offences with two women, aged 38 and 58, the victims, it announced on Sunday. The women were found at 4.50 on Saturday afternoon, injured, in an apartment within the Nicosia area. They are believed to be his former wife and mother in law, who […]

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 09:00

The freedom to support Palestine

There were two judgments of general interest from the English courts two weeks ago about Palestine Action, a direct-action protest group based in UK that campaigned against the UK government’s arms trade with Israel. The first was a judgment of five of the top judges of the civil court of appeal in England that unanimously […]

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 09:00

Road Tax renewal system needs common sense

I wish to draw attention to what I consider to be an unnecessary flaw in Cyprus’ road tax renewal system, and I hope that Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades will take notice. I had paid my road tax through June 2026 and attempted today to renew it for the second half of the year. To my […]

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 09:00

Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting June 22: Cyprus’ hotel industry is looking to last-minute bookings to soften the impact of a difficult start to the summer season, although reservations remain below the levels hoteliers had expected, chairman of the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) Thanos Michaelides said. Speaking on […]

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 08:30

The fractional CDO is the operating layer mid-market companies didn’t know they needed

By Nick Valiotti A CFO at a growing company asks a straightforward question on Monday: “What is the customer churn rate?” One figure comes back. Great. But by Thursday the same question produces a different number, drawn by a different analyst from a different table. They do their checks in the analytics. Shocking, but neither […]

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 08:30

Tales from the Coffeeshop: The old boy is back in town, guns blazing

NIK I was back in the spotlight on Tuesday reliving the good old days when he was Kyproulla’s ex officio centre of attention. The last time he had so many cameras focused on him broadcasting his every word and grimace live to the country for over an hour was three-and-a-half years ago, when he was […]

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 08:00

Electricity remains dominant power source for EU services sector

Energy consumption across the European Union services sector climbed to 4,971 petajoules in 2024, according to the latest data released by Eurostat. This figure marks a slight rise from the 4,886 petajoules recorded in 2023, representing a year-on-year increase of 1.7 per cent. When looking at the broader historical trend, energy usage within this sector […]

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 08:00

Our View: Welcome signs government is confronting the unions at last

CoLA demonstrations in Limassol

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 07:30

Korean content becomes Netflix’s top global export after US

South Korean content generated 12.1 billion hours of viewing on Netflix worldwide between April 2025 and March 2026, making it the most-watched content origin outside the United States, according to new analysis from Omdia and Digital i.  The findings underline South Korea’s growing influence within the global entertainment industry and demonstrate the increasing international appeal […]

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Kıbrıs 28.06.2026 04:25

Desalination debate heats up amid protests

Barring this year’s heavy rainfall, coming in the nick of time as the reservoirs were about to empty out, droughts in Cyprus are becoming increasingly frequent, making reliance on desalination all but a fait accompli. Desalination facilities have sprung up all over the place, with plans for even more. Inevitably, there’s been some pushback from […]

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Kıbrıs 27.06.2026 19:52

Rocking Autism: fundraiser rocks the 50s and 60s

Music from the 50s and 60s, street food and summery cocktails are coming up, and all for a good cause. The Rocking Autism event is set to bring a vibrant and a heart-warming energy to the heart of Nicosia as Voice for Autism presents its summer fundraising event. The municipal parking lor on Pargas Street […]

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Kıbrıs 27.06.2026 18:47

Russell puts Mercedes on pole in Austria

Briton George Russell put Mercedes on pole position on Saturday for Formula One’s Austrian Grand Prix, as Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finished closely behind him. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli took fourth place on Sunday’s grid as his Mercedes team continued their streak of securing pole position for the eighth race in a […]

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Kıbrıs 27.06.2026 18:15

Iran captain suggests side not welcome in US

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi questioned whether his side were welcome at the World Cup, strongly criticising the conditions they are playing under in the United States after they drew 1-1 with Egypt on Friday to possibly secure a knockout spot. Taremi missed an early penalty and crashed a header off the crossbar, before an apparent […]

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Kıbrıs 27.06.2026 16:54

Polls open Sunday for Aglandjia deputy mayor by-election

Voters in Aglandjia will head to the polls on Sunday to elect a new deputy mayor following the resignation of Andreas Constantinou, who won a seat in parliament with Disy in the May 24 parliamentary elections. Two independent candidates are contesting the post: Prokopis Prokopiou and Andri Hadjiandreou. Polling stations will open at 7am and […]

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Kıbrıs 27.06.2026 16:27

Hezbollah chief rejects Israel-Lebanon framework agreement, calls it a humiliation

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Saturday that the Israel-Lebanon framework agreement signed in Washington is “null”, a “humiliation” and a surrender of sovereignty, and should be replaced by the Iran-U.S. memorandum. Qassem said in a statement that any attempt to link Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon to the group’s disarmament crossed “red lines.”

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Kıbrıs 27.06.2026 16:24

Fire breaks out in Limassol’s Trachoni, British bases join firefighting effort

Firefighting forces were mobilised in Limassol on Saturday afternoon after a wildfire broke out in the Trachoni area, prompting a large-scale response involving civil defence, volunteers and British bases personnel. In a post on X, fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis said the fire was burning through dry grass and wild vegetation in the Trachoni area […]

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