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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 15:56

Southampton boss Eckert charged by FA over ‘Spygate’

Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the FA for his role in the “spygate scandal”, with the English soccer body alleging he authorised the observation of training sessions of rivals Oxford United, Ipswich Town and Middlesbrough last season. An Independent Disciplinary Commission said in May that Eckert had admittedto signing off on […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 15:53

Logicom and Kythreotis dispatch dividend payments

Logicom Public Ltd and K. Kythreotis Holdings Public Ltd announced on Wednesday that dividend payments to shareholders had been dispatched. Both companies confirmed that the dividends, previously announced on June 26, 2026, were mailed earlier on the same day. The announcements were issued to inform shareholders of the completion of the dividend distribution process.

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 15:44

EKO to support top lyceum, technical college grads from island’s mountain regions

The EKO Reward Programme for High-Achieving Graduates in Cyprus is a new initiative being implemented as part of HELLENiQ ENERGY’s corporate responsibility strategy and the “Empowering Youth” pillar, with the aim of recognising young people’s excellence and supporting their educational and personal development. The programme is aimed at graduates of public and private upper secondary […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 15:43

Cabinet approves new funds for public research organisations

The cabinet on Wednesday approved the implementation of a new funding mechanism for publicly funded research organisations, which will be implemented in 2027. In remarks after the meeting, Deputy Research Minister Nicodemos Damianou said the new mechanism would be implemented to ensure that existing research infrastructure could be maintained and strengthened to evolve into structures […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 15:38

Eight-day detention for two suspects in Nicosia stabbing case

A 38-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman were remanded in custody for eight days on Wednesday in connection with the stabbing of a 30-year-old man in Nicosia. The detention orders were issued by the Nicosia district court to facilitate police investigations into the attack, which took place in the early hours of Tuesday. The victim […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 15:36

Man arrested for offering ‘sensitive information’ to Israeli embassy in Nicosia

A man has been arrested in Lebanon after having reportedly offered “sensitive security information” to the Israeli embassy in Nicosia, according to reports on Wednesday. Lebanese news website Lebanon Debate reported that the man, named as “Michel B”, appeared in military court after having allegedly sent a message to the embassy, claiming to hold sensitive […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 15:31

Disy appoints Rita Superman as shadow refugee minister

Disy president Annita Demetriou announced on Wednesday the appointment of their former MP for Kyrenia, Rita Superman, as head of the party’s refugee policy portfolio. Demetriou said Superman’s unparalleled experience, knowledge and involvement in refugee issues made her suitable for the role, remarking upon her previous participation in the House refugee committee during the last […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 15:24

Cyprus will not hand Palestinian suspect to Israel, says Indonesian minister

The government has assured Indonesia that Palestinian national Abdul Karim Raed Miqdad will not be handed over to Israel, Indonesia’s immigration minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Tuesday. According to news outlet Voice of Indonesia, Yusril made the statement after the Cypriot ambassador to Indonesia, Nikos Panayiotou, was summoned following public concern over Miqdad’s transfer […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 15:17

Limassol municipality shifts audit findings to previous administrations

Limassol municipality said on Wednesday that it was examining all issues raised in the Audit Office’s report, while stressing that most findings relate to the period before the current municipal authority took office. In a statement issued following the publication of the report, the municipality said it respected the work of the office and viewed […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 15:00

Venezuela’s Maduro due back in US court in drug trafficking case

Venezuela’s ousted President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are due back in a U.S. court on Wednesday for a hearing over the upcoming schedule in their drug trafficking case, including a possible June 2027 trial start date. The hearing before U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, scheduled to start at noon ET (1600 GMT) […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 15:00

It’s not just The Odyssey

We are staying on The Odyssey bandwagon as Christopher Nolan’s magnum opus hits cinemas, causing controversy and uproar. While global reviews have been, by and large, highly enthusiastic and positive, reviews from Greece have been more lukewarm, with many critics pointing out that Nolan deviated from the source material. Taking artistic liberties is borderline a […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 14:58

Cyprus records one of EU’s highest annual fuel price increases in June

Cyprus and Italy only EU nations with monthly petrol price increases Cyprus recorded one of the European Union’s highest annual increases in fuel prices in June 2026, even as retail prices continued to ease from the peaks triggered by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, according to Eurostat data and recent statements from Cypriot officials. […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 14:56

Paphos venue welcomes new group exhibition

Marking ten years of creative collaboration, isnotgallery and Almyra Hotel present the group art exhibition Temporary Forever, opening this Saturday, July 25, at the Paphos hotel. The collaboration returns every summer, and this regular, consistent date touches on the theme of this year’s showcase. The exhibition’s concept relays that summer never stays yet returns, regularly. […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 14:50

Ukraine again hits warehouses of Russia’s top online retailer Wildberries

Ukraine has attacked two more warehouses of Russian online retailer Wildberries, its boss said on Wednesday, injuring several people and extending a campaign of drone strikes against a company at the heart of Russia’s consumer economy. Tatyana Kim, the co-founder and head of Wildberries, said warehouses had been attacked in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk, both in […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 14:49

Cyprus environmental tax revenue reaches €718.7 million in 2024

Environmental tax revenue in the European Union increased by 6.1 per cent in 2024, while Cyprus collected a total of €718.72 million during that time, according to figures released by Eurostat. The data showed that Cyprus households accounted for €355.46m of the country’s environmental tax revenue during 2024, while non-residents contributed €35.08m. Overall, environmental tax […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 14:45

Spain, France battle wildfires as heat grips southern Europe

Firefighters battled huge blazes in Spain and France on Wednesday, with the risk of more wildfires very high across much of Spain even as a major one raging in its central Guadalajara province receded, allowing some residents to return home. In France, where two firefighters died on Tuesday as their truck was engulfed in flames […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 14:34

Blackout risk rises as heatwave pushes demand to record levels

Cyprus’ electricity system is operating with limited reserves after all-time high demand was recorded on Wednesday, with the prolonged heatwave and production unit failures increasing pressure on the grid. National energy centre assistant director Haris Zavallis said electricity coverage during the evening peak hours from 6pm to 10pm remained marginal and depended on the successful […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 14:32

AUB Mediterraneo academic Charalambous elected EMS Young Academy Chair

The American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo (AUB Mediterraneo) is pleased to announce that Dr. Georgios Charalambous, a member of its faculty, has been elected Chair of the European Mathematical Society (EMS) Young Academy, marking an important distinction for both the University and Cyprus. The European Mathematical Society (EMS) is one of Europe’s leading organisations […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 14:28

Larnaca opens air-conditioned shelter for vulnerable amid heatwave

Larnaca has opened an air-conditioned shelter to protect residents from extreme heat and high humidity, urging vulnerable groups to use the service, the municipality said on Wednesday. The municipality aims to protect the health and safety of residents, especially the elderly and vulnerable, during hot weather. An air-conditioned space is available at Chrysostomio Melathro on […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 14:25

UK inflation cools to 2.6 per cent in June on brief fuel price drop

British inflation cooled by more than expected last month as a brief de-escalation in the Iran ‌war reduced fuel prices, but the slowdown is likely to offer only temporary relief to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham as he seeks to ease living costs. Consumer prices rose by 2.6 per cent in annual terms in June […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 13:57

Limassol residents rally against planned Ayios Athanasios mall

Residents of Limassol are preparing to protest against the planned shopping mall in Ayios Athanasios, after the cabinet approved a planning dispensation for the new shopping centre estimated to cost €95 million. The ‘Alliance for Limassol’ announced on Wednesday that a demonstration would take place on Friday, at 6pm on Ayios Athanasios Avenue, outside the […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 13:50

Govt allocates over €1.6m in aid to FMD-affected pig farmers

The government on Wednesday approved the allocation of €1.65 million worth of funding for pig farmers whose animals were culled in response to an outbreak of foot and mouth disease earlier this year. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said that supporting livestock farmers “has been a priority for the government” since the initial outbreak. Farmers will […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 13:48

Music, design, performance unite at 2026 Minthis Music Festival

The successful conclusion of Minthis Music Festival 2026 further strengthened the ongoing lifestyle partnership between Porsche Cyprus and Minthis, bringing together two brands united by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, design and unforgettable experiences. Minthis Music Festival is a five-evening celebration of classical and contemporary music, bringing internationally-acclaimed artists to Cyprus. The collaboration reached […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 13:27

New digital platform helps teach sustainability in Cyprus schools

The education ministry has launched a new digital learning platform to aid primary school pupils in understanding sustainable development. The Digital ESD (Digital Education for Sustainable Development) platform targets teachers and pupils aged nine to 11, offering interactive resources to enhance lessons on global environmental, social and economic issues. The free platform includes 19 ‘learning […]

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