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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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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 21:20

Lebanese army deploys to south after Israeli withdrawal from pilot zone

Lebanese troops began deploying to parts of southern Lebanon on Tuesday after Israeli forces withdrew from a designated pilot zone under a United States brokered agreement aimed at reducing tensions along the border. The Lebanese army said its units had entered the village of Zawtar al Gharbiyeh in Nabatieh district, describing the move as part […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 21:13

EU backs UN efforts on Cyprus issue after Kallas Holguin talks

The European Union remains committed to supporting United Nations efforts to achieve a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus issue, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said after speaking with UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin on Tuesday. The telephone conversation took place ahead of Holguin’s visit to Brussels on Wednesday and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres’ […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 20:52

Ertugruloglu meets Turkey’s Bozay

Turkish Cypriot ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu on Tuesday met Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Kemal Bozay in Nicosia, with the former having been something of an outlier in refusing to offer his support for, and at times being outright critical of the “new initiative” being undertaken with the aim of bringing about a resumption of negotiations in earnest on the […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 20:44

Quest for Cyprus solution ‘not served by policies of isolation’, Annita says

The search for a solution to the Cyprus problem is not served by “policies of isolation or wise words”, House President Annita Demetriou said on Tuesday, with efforts both in Cyprus and abroad ramping up with the aim of bringing about a resumption of negotiations in earnest. She told her party, Disy’s annual event to […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 20:42

Turkey discussing future of S400 systems with third countries

Turkey is in talks with third countries over the future of its Russian made S400 air defence systems, Defence Minister Yasar Guler has confirmed, signalling possible efforts to resolve one of the main disputes affecting relations with the United States. The comments were made on Tuesday in written responses to questions submitted by members of […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 20:30

Woman injured in moped bag snatch in Larnaca

A 38-year-old woman was injured after two men riding a moped snatched her handbag while she was walking in Larnaca on Tuesday morning. According to police, the incident happened at around 6am when the woman was approached by two people travelling on a moped. Police said the passenger grabbed the woman’s handbag, causing her to […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 20:26

Cypriot fencer Tofalides in Hong Kong for world championships

Cypriot fencer Alexandros Tofalidis will represent Cyprus at the World Fencing Championships in Hong Kong, with his foil competition taking place on Wednesday. The 33-year-old athlete arrived in Hong Kong ahead of the tournament, where he will compete in the qualifiers in the 11th pool against some of the world’s leading fencers. A total of […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 20:09

How do you feel when you hear the sirens?

A day after sirens rang out in the Republic – audible in the occupied north – to mark July 20, the anniversary of the 1974 invasion, we asked people on both sides how it makes them feel to hear the sirens.

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 20:09

‘One of the greats’; Keegan remembered for Cyprus football visits

Kevin Keegan, a two-time Ballon d’Or winner and former England captain, visited Cyprus on several occasions during the 1980s, taking part in exhibition matches that remain part of local football history. Tributes were shared on Tuesday following his death, with clubs and supporters recalling his appearances in Cyprus and his interaction with fans. His first […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 19:58

Greece’s Eurovision star Akylas in Cyprus this weekend

Following his success in the Eurovision Song Contest representing Greece, Akylas now kicks off his Press Start Tour with a series of summer shows and Cyprus is on the list! His performance on the island is fast approaching with a date set for the last weekend of July. This Saturday, July 25, Greek pop star […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 19:37

Elam banner remains outside Ledra Palace crossing

A large Elam banner remained displayed above a road outside Ledra Palace on Tuesday, a day after the party held a protest marking the 52nd anniversary of the Turkish invasion. The banner, stretched across the street near the Ledra Palace crossing point, features the party’s initials on one side and the slogan “Cyprus is Greek” […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 19:30

38-year-old arrested after Larnaca weapons discovery

A 38-year-old man wanted in connection with the discovery of firearms and ammunition at a residence in Larnaca was arrested on Tuesday during a coordinated police operation. According to police, the man, an Oroklini resident was located and arrested in a village in the Larnaca district after an arrest warrant had been issued against him. […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 19:05

Dhekelia power plant turbine breaks down twice in same day

A turbine at the Dhekelia power station that malfunctioned early on Tuesday, but which was later repaired and put back online, broke down for a second time later in the day, the Cyprus Mail has learned. The second glitch did not impact the grid or cause any power outage, as the power station was meanwhile […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 18:51

British Cypriot MP moved to Burnham’s ‘No 10 North’

British Cypriot member of parliament Nesil Caliskan has been moved to Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s new “No 10 North” as part of his new initiative to move government offices from London to Manchester. Caliskan has since May been the United Kingdom’s parliamentary undersecretary of state for devolution, local growth and communities, with that role having […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 18:35

Justice minister makes ‘surprise’ visit to prisons

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Tuesday made a ‘surprise’ visit to the central prisons, less than 48 hours after inmates there started a fire that led to one officer being hospitalised with inhalation problems. During the visit, the minister was also shown the infamous Wing Four where the fire took place. “The damage has been […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 18:11

New QR code to open opportunities for Cypriot products

A new QR code for Cyprus’ agricultural and farming products that will allow consumers access to information such as origin and quality, adds value to every product, which is particularly important for Cyprus as it cannot produce in bulk but can promote characteristics that contribute to competitiveness and resilience, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 18:02

European shipowners want carbon billions back

European shipowners have urged the European Commission to prevent double carbon charges and redirect billions raised from shipping towards cleaner fuels and technology, warning that the EU Emissions Trading System must support the industry’s transition without weakening its competitiveness.  In its policy demands, European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) described the continent’s fleet as a strategic asset that keeps […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 17:54

Saudi crude tankers turn back as Houthis open new front in US-Iran war

Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red Sea on Tuesday after threats from Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis, as a widening Middle East conflict disrupted shipping through two of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. The diversions came as U.S. forces bombed targets in the south and west of Iran overnight, […]

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