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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 10:33

Ten students with full marks as Pancyprian results announced

Ten students got full marks in the Pancyprian exams, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou announced on Wednesday as 3,113 students secured places at Cyprus universities and Greek military academies. Among these, 1,590 were offered places at the University of Cyprus, 1,382 the Technical University (Tepak) and another 141 the military academies of Greece. This total includes […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 10:31

Eurobank offers 5 per cent cashback on summer spending in Greece

Eurobank cardholders in Cyprus and Greece can earn 5 per cent cashback on summer purchases in Greece under a seasonal offer running until August 20.  The promotion, which began on July 6, applies to purchases made at participating businesses across Greece, both in physical stores and online, through Eurobank’s €pistrofi card rewards programme.  Customers can take advantage of the offer at more than 8,500 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 10:13

Sirena Bay Luxury Suites elevates boutique beachfront experience with new offerings

This summer, Sirena Bay Luxury Suites in Protaras is elevating its boutique beachfront experience with the launch of Neptune’s Hideaway, a brand-new family suite, the introduction of Day Passes for non-resident visitors and the opening of KYMA Kitchen, a stylish, new, all-day food and coffee spot by the sea. Guests staying at Sirena Bay Luxury […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 09:54

Windcraft Music Fest is just around the corner

Only a few days remain until Windcraft Music Fest returns to the village of Katydata, Solea, from July 24 to 26 July for its 12th edition, once again transforming the village into a vibrant hub of music, creativity and cultural exchange. With wind instruments at its core, the festival presents a rich three-day programme featuring […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 09:52

Frederick University ‘ΟRA Explorer Day’ provides kids with discovery, creativity

More than 90 children aged 6–12 enjoyed a day of discovery, creativity and hands-on learning at Frederick University, Limassol, during ORA Explorer Day, the first public event of the ORA (Opportunities through Rooftop Agriculture) research project. Under the theme “Grow – Learn – Connect”, the event transformed cutting-edge research into an interactive educational experience. The […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 09:50

Outdoor work suspended due to extreme heat

The labour inspection department announced a mandatory suspension of moderate and heavy labour on Wednesday due to extreme heat, valid between midday and 4pm. The department called for all deliveries carried out via bicycles, electric scooters, mopeds and motorcycles, including food deliveries and mail, to be suspended until the afternoon. According to the department, the […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 09:25

Fire brigade investigates cause of Ergates fire

The fire brigade and the police are investigating the cause of the fire that broke out in the Ergates industrial area of Nicosia on Tuesday. The fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon, burning an estimated seven hectares of land including wild vegetation, several trees and abandoned vehicles and causing minor damage to a nearby solar […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 08:38

Holguin to meet with new EU Cyprus envoy in Brussels

United Nations envoy for the Cyprus problem Maria Angela Holguin will on Wednesday meet with the European Commission’s newly appointed envoy for the Cyprus problem Raffaele Fitto in Brussels. The meeting follows Holguin’s call with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Tuesday, following which Kallas reaffirmed the EU’s backing of UN efforts to achieve a comprehensive solution to […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 08:32

Cyprus among countries where banks passed on fewer ECB rate rises to savers

Cyprus was among the euro area countries where banks increased deposit rates less aggressively following the European Central Bank’s (ECB) interest rate hikes, according to a new ECB working paper examining how banks priced deposits between 2007 and 2024. The research found that banks in Cyprus and other southern euro area countries generally passed on […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 08:30

Ukraine gets new top commander as protests spark war’s biggest military shake up

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy named a young major general, Mykhailo Drapatyi, as the commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s military after days of street protests, marking the biggest shake-up in the country’s military leadership since its war with Russia began. Zelenskiy replaced Oleksandr Syrskyi, 60, with Drapatyi, 43, a respected and experienced commander who led the country’s land forces […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 08:26

Car destroyed in fire in Strovolos

A parked vehicle belonging to a 34-year-old woman was destroyed in a fire on Wednesday morning. According to the police, the fire broke out at around 4.40am in an open plot in the Strovolos area. The fire was put out by the fire brigade. The scene has since been cordoned off and launched investigations into […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 08:18

Today’s weather: Hot and sunny

On Wednesday the weather will be overwhelmingly clear with temperatures reaching up to 43 degrees Celsius inland, 33 degrees on the west coast, around 36 degrees in the remaining coastal areas and around 32 degrees in the higher mountains. Winds will blow mainly from the south-west to the north-west, reaching up to 4 Beaufort, and […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 08:02

Euro area businesses report higher borrowing costs

Euro area companies reported tighter lending conditions and higher borrowing costs during the second quarter of 2026, while financing needs edged higher and inflation expectations remained broadly stable, according to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) latest Survey on the Access to Finance of Enterprises (SAFE). The survey found that firms continued to experience more restrictive […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 07:59

Rubio says Iran ‘not serious’ about talks as oil routes face disruption

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday the United States is still willing to negotiate an end to the Iran crisis but Tehran is not serious about talks, as the widening conflict disrupted two of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. Rubio made his comments in a meeting of Southeast Asian foreign ministers […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 07:40

Hadjipetrou maps Columbia’s next phase after O’Neil exit

Columbia Group chief executive Andreas Hadjipetrou has set out a strategy of measured expansion, tighter internal cooperation and greater seafarer support, three months after taking charge of one of the world’s largest ship-management groups.  Hadjipetrou said this week that Columbia would continue expanding its core ship-management business and wider services, but insisted that growth must be “measured, […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: surplus, Petrolina, India, shipping, electronic payments

Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited announced on Tuesday that it has decided to commence operations for five separate special purpose companies established to develop individual phases of the ambitious Land of Tomorrow project. The first special purpose company, Land of Tomorrow – Residential Towers Ltd, involves a 21 per cent participation by Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited. The second special purpose […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 07:00

Cyprus startups invited to pitch at Rome Future Week 2026

Cyprus startups and scaleups have been invited to take part in the European Startup Pitch Session in Rome on September 22 and 23, 2026, with the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) informing members about the opportunity. Keve said the event will take place as part of Rome Future Week 2026 and aims to […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 06:30

Cyprus-based IT distributor sees revenue climb to $649 million in June

ASBISc Enterprises Plc this week reported that estimated consolidated revenues for June had risen to approximately $649 million, up by roughly 74 per cent from June 2025, in a trading update from the Cyprus-based IT distributor. The board of directors said the estimate was published after its decision to disclose monthly consolidated revenue information, as […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 04:24

Forever chemicals and single-use plastics: What the EU’s new rules mean for Cyprus

By Antonia Christou As Cyprus handed back the rotating presidency of the EU Council on June 30, one of its more consequential environmental marks is also one of its least publicised. In February 2026, under the Cypriot presidency, the Council signed off on a long-stalled directive that, for the first time, brings a whole group […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 04:20

Our View: Supervision of investment firms a delicate balancing act

The Peer Review Committee (PRC) European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) noted the progress made by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) in strengthening supervisory and enforcement practices following recommendations issued in a 2022 review of cross-border investment firm supervision. The PRC assessed actions by national authorities, including CySEC, with regard to authorisation, supervision, […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 22:34

Trump pledges support for Lebanon in meeting with Aoun

US President Donald Trump pledged support for Lebanon on Tuesday during talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun but offered no timetable for an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, saying only that Israeli forces were “in the process” of redeploying. Speaking alongside Aoun at the White House, Trump was asked whether there would be a timeline […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 22:04

French parliament backs social media ban for children under 15

French lawmakers approved on Tuesday a ban on social media access for children under the age of 15, as concerns grow around the world over the impact social media have on the health and safety of minors. France becomes the first in Europe to follow Australia, where the world’s first ban for under-16s on platforms […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 21:49

Prison guards accuse Fitiris of publicity stunt visit

The prison officers’ union Isotita (Equality) on Tuesday accused Justice Minister Costas Fitiris of staging a “PR stunt” during his recent visit to the central prisons. In a statement, the union said the minister visited the prison 48 hours after a fire broke out in Wing 4, arguing that the damage had already been repaired […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 21:36

Trump warns Iran strike on nuclear site could come soon

US President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that the United States could strike a heavily fortified Iranian nuclear site “very soon”, while tensions in the Red Sea intensified after Yemen’s Houthi movement announced a naval blockade targeting Saudi ports. Speaking during a meeting at the White House with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Trump said Iran […]

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