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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 10:48

Cyprus hotel unions demand crackdown on ‘rented’ workers

Trade unions representing hotel and leisure-centre workers in Cyprus have called for immediate workplace inspections, warning that the use of temporary workers supplied on a “rental” basis is rising sharply and undermining labour protections across the hospitality sector.  Trade unions Ouxeka-Sek and Syxka-Peo raised the alarm in letters sent to labour minister Marinos Mousiouttas, Labour relations department director Andis Apostolou and Labour department director Alexandros Alexandrou.  The uni

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 10:45

Fire damages home parking area in Paphos district

A fire caused material damage to the enclosed parking area of a home in the village of Nikoklia on Thursday night, though no one was injured, the fire service said on Friday. The alarm was raised at 10.26pm, with crews from the Paphos and Kelokedara rural fire stations responding with two fire engines. The blaze […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 10:40

Electricity demand expected to be fully covered on Friday

Cyprus’ electricity demand is expected to be fully covered throughout the day, the Transmission System Operator’s Haris Zavallis said on Friday. Zavallis said the available conventional production stood at 1,188 MW on Friday morning and was expected to increase to 1,248 MW with the reintegration of a unit in Dhekelia, with a capacity of 60 […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 10:03

Anastasiades graffiti pops up across Nicosia

Graffiti with the words ‘Mafia State’ and depicting former President Nicos Anastasiades holding a sign saying ‘passports on sale’ were spotted on Friday across the old town of Nicosia. The black graffiti was seen in at least four different spots, resembling the mug shots of prisoners and showing Anastasiades holding the sign in front of […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 09:34

Tourist couple victims of football violence in Larnaca

Football violence erupted during the AEK Larnaca – Beitar Jerusalem match on Thursday night, with a South Korean tourist couple becoming unintended victims after their rental car was damaged in the disturbances. “Before the match, violent clashes erupted between fan groups near the stadium. Our legally parked rental vehicle became a victim of random vandalism […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 09:30

The Armenian Dance Festival returns

A travelling music and dance festival arrives this July, celebrating the traditions of Armenian culture. The second Armenian Dance Festival will tour Larnaca and Limassol soon, showcasing Armenian national dances by artistic ensembles flying to the island from around the world, especially for this event. On July 24 and 25, the two cities will welcome […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 09:15

The Commonwealth’s greatest prize lies beyond the Games

By Gaston Browne Today, Glasgow will once again become the meeting place of the Commonwealth, as athletes and supporters from 56 nations descend on its red-sandstone streets for the Commonwealth Games. For the next fortnight, sporting triumphs will capture the attention of millions across the Commonwealth. Elena Kulichenko will have Cypriots willing her towards gold.   Yet when […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 08:37

Twelve arrested in overnight police operations

Twelve people were arrested in overnight police operations across the island for various offences including drink driving, public insult, the possession of drugs and illegal residence. The police pulled over total of 383 drivers and 175 passengers. A total of 116 alcohol tests were carried out, seven of which were positive. Meanwhile, 180 complaints were […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 08:33

France requests help from EU to deal with fires, says Macron

France has requested assistance from the European Union to help it deal with a major wildfire near the country’s Atlantic coast, said President Emmanuel Macron on Friday. “The situation remains extremely tense with the fires hitting our country, particularly in Gironde,” wrote Macron on X. “France has requested the activation of the European Union’s civil […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 08:29

EU’s Kallas questions US rationale for tariffs on bloc, seeks clarification

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas questioned Washington’s rationale for imposing new tariffs on European goods, saying on Friday that allegations of shortcomings in the bloc’s forced labour controls were unfounded. “You can’t say that for the European Union,” Kallas told Reuters on the sidelines of ASEAN meetings in Manila. “If you compare our […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 08:23

Today’s weather: Hot and mostly sunny

On Friday, it will be predominantly clear, although there will be an increase in cloud cover in some areas. The temperature will reach around 39 degrees Celsius inland, around 32 degrees in the southwest and on the west coast, around 34 degrees on the remaining coasts and around 29 degrees in the higher mountains. The […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 08:17

IMO condemns ‘indefensible’ Red Sea shipping attacks

The head of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has condemned renewed attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, warning that the violence is endangering seafarers and placing further pressure on global supply chains already struggling with disruption across the Middle East. The warning followed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers claimed by Yemen’s Iran-aligned […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 08:14

Trump imposes new tariffs on EU, China and 58 other trade partners

The Trump administration on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union and China, over allegations of lax enforcement of forced labor bans, just as a temporary 10% global tariff expired. The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore President Donald Trump’s campaign […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 08:00

Cyprus puts humans in charge of its AI future

Cyprus wants to become a trusted regional artificial intelligence hub in the Eastern Mediterranean, using technology to improve people’s lives and strengthen the economy without allowing it to weaken human judgement, dignity or control, Chief Scientist for Research, Innovation and Technology Demetris Skourides said.  Outlining the proposed National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2032, Skourides, who also chairs the National AI […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: Techisland, cybersecurity, banks, energy, SafeIsland CY

TechIsland has presented the first-year results of its €2 million Wildfire Initiative, showing how an emergency appeal launched after the devastating fires of 2025 has developed into a long-term programme spanning prevention, preparedness, early detection and recovery. According to figures included in the presentation, the fires burned more than 100 square kilometres of forest, destroyed […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 06:50

AI boom drives Intel and AMD to secure long-term server chip contracts

US chipmaking giants Intel and Advanced Micro Devices are signing longer-term purchase commitments with Chinese server customers ‌for data-centre processors as prices surge, two people familiar with the talks said. The move highlights a broader consequence of the AI boom: demand has spread beyond AI accelerators to memory, networking gear and server processors, giving suppliers […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 06:20

Aegean Shipping begins fleet renewal with new tanker

Aegean Shipping Management marked a fresh stage in its fleet renewal earlier this week, with the naming ceremony of its new tanker M/T Green Liberty at COSCO Yangzhou Shipyard in China. According to a report from Greek business outlet Newmoney, Green Liberty is the first of four new LR2, or Long Range 2, tankers to […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 06:00

EU banking sector targeted for major regulatory simplification push

The European Commission recently adopted a communication addressing the competitiveness of the EU banking sector to strengthen the Single Market for banking. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that “getting capital flowing is how we will get Europe growing“. “Our Savings and Investments Union needs a strong, competitive banking sector at its heart,” […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 04:24

Deportation leaves family in limbo

Romani Youssef sits in a detention centre, waiting to be deported back to Egypt after being arrested as a ‘prohibited immigrant’ two months ago. Meanwhile, his Cypriot fiancée Anthi Giatrou sits in a small flat without any job or support system (or even air-conditioning), six months pregnant with their child. “I’m not asking to be […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 04:20

Our View: Pragmatism replaces energy fantasy

Energy Minister Michael Damianos said that energy programme was proceeding according to the schedule, and the first natural gas from the Aphrodite gas field was expected by the end of 2030 or the beginning of 2031. Damianos spoke after an announcement issued by NewMed Energy about the signing of a memorandum for the sale of […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 23:13

Bangladesh president to resign Friday as pressure grows over Hasina’s planned return

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, a former ally of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina, will resign on Friday halfway through his term, his spokesperson told Reuters on Thursday, days after Hasina said she was returning home from exile to surrender following a court conviction. The resignation of Shahabuddin, the head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 22:40

Fidias says he’s out of the National Council, will send a stand-in

Fidias Panayiotou, the 26-year-old TikToker and now leader of the Direct Democracy party, said on Thursday he will not attend another meeting of the National Council. In a video published online, Panayiotou began with a troll: “Christodoulides kicked me out of the National Council!” He quickly added: “Just kidding.” The social media influencer explained that […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 21:16

Top students urge lighter curriculum, less rote learning

The public school system must become more student-centred, place greater emphasis on critical thinking and creativity, and better adapt to the needs of every child, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Thursday. Speaking during a meeting with the top-performing students in the 2026 university entrance examinations, Michaelidou said the education ministry was committed to reducing […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 20:59

Cyprus-Greece defence partnership agreed

A Cyprus-based outfit has partnered up with a Greek company to develop new industrial capabilities in defence systems in Cyprus, the two companies announced on Thursday. Metlen, through M Technologies, signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Cyprus-based Houtris that provides for “the establishment of a joint company in Cyprus and further strengthens strategic industrial cooperation […]

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