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Kıbrıs 26.07.2026 13:43

Berlin’s wake-up call to Europe and Cyprus

The recent announcement by the coalition government of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding the ‘Revitalisation and Employment Programme’ marks a significant shift in Europe’s economic policy. Faced with years of stagnation and weak competitiveness, the German government has unveiled a new package of 34 measures, aimed at boosting competitiveness through a radical restructuring of the […]

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Kıbrıs 26.07.2026 13:17

Joshua jitters fail to dampen appetite for British showdown with Fury

Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua survived a trial by fire before beating Albania’s Kristian Prenga in Jeddah in the early hours of Sunday and talk immediately turned to Joshua’s long-awaited all-British bout with Tyson Fury. Expected to win with relative ease, Joshua survived two shocking first-round knockdowns before slamming a series of punches to […]

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Kıbrıs 26.07.2026 12:59

Temperatures to exceed 40C from Tuesday, met office says

Temperatures are expected to climb above 40C from Tuesday and remain at those levels until at least Thursday, a met office official Iasonas Christodoulou said on Sunday. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, Christodoulou said the weather would remain mostly clear over the coming days, with temperatures rising steadily. On Monday, temperatures inland are expected […]

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Kıbrıs 26.07.2026 12:49

Israeli settlers set fire to West Bank mosques after deadly clash

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank early on Sunday, setting fire to two mosques and scrawling graffiti on buildings, Palestinian officials said. On Friday, four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers – one of them acting as a local security coordinator – had been killed when a crowd of Israeli settlers made […]

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Kıbrıs 26.07.2026 12:09

All roads lead to Donald Trump

I have been writing this column twice a week for a long time, so I have a finely developed a sense for when the audience is sick of a subject. We have definitely crossed that boundary with regard to the wars currently being fought up and down the strip of land between the longitudes of […]

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Kıbrıs 26.07.2026 12:04

Drousiotis and ‘Sandy’ face 101 counts in criminal case

Journalist Makarios Drousiotis and a woman publicly known as “Sandy” are facing 101 counts after the attorney-general filed a criminal case against them, according to Greek broadcaster ERT News. The case, due to be heard before the Nicosia criminal court, includes counts relating to the alleged preparation and circulation of forged documents, publication of false […]

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Kıbrıs 26.07.2026 11:57

French firefighters battle to keep blazes from Bordeaux

Firefighters battled to control wildfires threatening the French city of Bordeaux on Sunday, while authorities evacuated increasing numbers of people from its suburbs. The southwestern French region has been hit by wildfires during an intense summer heatwave that has gripped many parts of Europe. Spain has declared a national emergency and a wildfire near Valencia […]

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Kıbrıs 26.07.2026 11:40

Nine arrested in overnight nationwide police operation

Nine people were arrested during overnight operations carried out across Cyprus as part of a nationwide crackdown on crime and traffic offences, the police said on Sunday. Those arrested are suspected of offences including carrying a knife, drug possesion, unlawful possession of property, causing grievous bodily harm, residing illegally in the Republic and drink-driving. During […]

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Kıbrıs 26.07.2026 11:40

Scientists recruit the cell’s own waste system to heal diabetic wounds

Diabetic foot ulcers can lead to serious health complications. EU-funded researchers have developed a new therapy to tackle the runaway inflammation that makes these wounds so hard to heal. By Michael Allen Diabetes affects more than 800 million people worldwide and can cause a range of serious complications. Among the most challenging are diabetic foot […]

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Kıbrıs 26.07.2026 10:54

UK’s Burnham would call out Trump if in Britain’s interest, he tells BBC

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham “will always put Britain’s interests first”, he told the BBC when asked in an interview, parts of which were released on Sunday, whether he was willing to call out U.S. President Donald Trump. Burnham’s predecessor Keir Starmer, who announced he was stepping down last month, had a fraught relationship […]

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Kıbrıs 26.07.2026 10:51

Two arrested after 21-year-old stabbed in Limassol brawl

Two people, including a 15-year-old boy, were arrested in Limassol on Saturday night after a 21-year-old man was stabbed during a fight, police said. Officers were called to Vasileos Constantinou street, near Tsirio stadium, shortly before midnight following reports of a brawl involving foreign nationals. At the scene, police found a 21-year-old man with a […]

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Kıbrıs 26.07.2026 10:35

Kitchen fire causes extensive damage to Nicosia home

A fire caused extensive damage to the kitchen and interior of a two-storey house in the Nicosia district on Saturday night, the fire service said. Fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis said the fire is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault. The kitchen equipment sustained extensive damage, while smoke from the blaze damaged […]

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Kıbrıs 26.07.2026 10:00

Tokenisation could reshape global finance, IMF warns

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the rapid development of tokenised finance could either strengthen the global financial system or create new sources of instability, depending on the policy decisions taken by governments and regulators. Tokenisation is more than a technological upgrade, the IMF said, arguing that moving financial assets and liabilities onto […]

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Kıbrıs 26.07.2026 09:00

Politics ain’t what it used to be

There were no tanks in Whitehall, the King is still on his throne and the BBC is not broadcasting putschist propaganda, but there was a successful coup in Downing Street when Keir Starmer was forced toresign and Andy Burnham MP became UK prime minister on Monday. The term a very British coup, is from the […]

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Kıbrıs 26.07.2026 09:00

Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting July 20: A family of four could spend around €120 on a single day at an organised beach in Cyprus, as higher charges for beach equipment, expensive food and drinks and the journey to the coast place another popular summer outing beyond the […]

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Kıbrıs 26.07.2026 08:30

You roasted the scammer. They confirmed your number works.

Replying to a fraudulent text may feel satisfying, but it can validate an active number and open the door to a more convincing con. In Cyprus, the bait increasingly resembles an unpaid fine, a missed delivery or expiring loyalty points.  There is something deeply satisfying about receiving a scam text and deciding that, today, you have time.  Perhaps you correct the […]

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Kıbrıs 26.07.2026 08:30

Tales from the Coffeshop: Proof our Nik has no interest in a Cyprus settlement

WARNING: If you are bored of the Cyprob, stop reading now. PREZNIKTWO was in defiant mood at the presidential place on Monday evening in his speech to mark the 52nd anniversary of the Turkish invasion. The continuation of the Cyprus Republic constituted an “inviolable red line”, he said and ruled out discussion of a two-state […]

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Kıbrıs 26.07.2026 08:00

Our View: Why is UN time and energy being spent on Cyprus?

Everyone has been asking the same question ever since the visit of the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was announced 10 days ago. What is the purpose of his visit? Little has been said about the purpose of visit – the first by a UNSG in 16 years – apart from a UN diplomatic source in […]

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Kıbrıs 26.07.2026 08:00

European construction sector shows signs of recovery

Construction output across the euro area and the European Union saw a modest rise during May 2026, according to the latest figures released by Eurostat. Seasonally adjusted production grew by 0.4 per cent in the euro area and by 0.3 per cent across the EU compared to the previous month. This follows growth recorded in […]

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Kıbrıs 26.07.2026 07:45

Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes

The Iran war broadened over the weekend despite a pause in U.S. strikes, as Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast and Iran accused Ukraine of targeting one of its vessels in the Caspian Sea. The U.S. military said on Saturday its naval blockade against Iran “remains in full effect” […]

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Kıbrıs 26.07.2026 07:36

Vehicle mows down crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing one

One person has been killed and 17 injured, with some in life-threatening condition, after a vehicle mowed down a crowd near Berlin’s Pride celebrations on Saturday evening, setting off a manhunt for those responsible, the police said. Hours after the apparent attack many details remained unclear, but police said the vehicle struck multiple people after […]

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Kıbrıs 26.07.2026 07:30

Your digital past is now part of the job interview

Artificial intelligence is allowing employers to examine years of online activity within hours, turning forgotten posts, anonymous accounts and even deleted profiles into potential career liabilities.  The warning that jobseekers should watch what they publish online is hardly new. What has changed is the speed, depth and persistence with which companies can now search.  Employers that once relied on a quick Google […]

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Kıbrıs 26.07.2026 06:00

How PayPal went from Wall Street favorite to unwilling merger target

Five years ago PayPal was a Wall Street favorite and a leader in digital payments. Since then the stock has plunged, Apple Pay dominates payment services in the US and PayPal is ​facing a takeover bid it does not like. What happens next? The company synonymous with digital payments this past week got a $53 […]

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Kıbrıs 26.07.2026 04:24

Only one Cyprus MEP votes against controls on chat platforms

In the end, Fidias Panayiotou was the only Cypriot MEP who voted to reject the temporary reinstatement of ‘Chat Control’ legislation, which nevertheless passed with what can only be described as Byzantine-like procedures. With the law now in effect until April 2028, it marks a setback for privacy advocates. Chat Control is the informal term […]

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