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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 14:30

Paphos man jailed for eight years for rape

A 44-year-old man was on Tuesday sentenced to eight years in prison after being found guilty of rape by the Paphos permanent criminal court. The Paphos CID launched a case after a complaint was made regarding an offence committed against a woman in the Paphos district on March 21, 2023. The case was submitted to […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 14:26

AG orders criminal prosecution of British father after 3-year-old dies in Paphos

Attorney-general George Savvides on Tuesday ordered the criminal prosecution of the father of a three-year-old boy who fell to his death from a fourth-floor window of a hotel in Paphos. The police confirmed that he will be charged with causing death due to recklessness, among other things, with the man, a 37-year-old British national, expected […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 14:19

Customs seize 44 cartons of cigarettes

A British woman was on Monday arrested at Paphos airport after customs officers seized a total of 44 cartons in her luggage. The cartons, containing 200 cigarettes each, did not bear the required health warnings, indicating that they had been brought to the Republic from the north. The woman was arrested for evident offences but […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 14:16

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy meets commanders as street protests mount

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met some of Ukraine’s top military commanders to try to ease growing discontent with the defence leadership that has triggered the largest street protests since Russia’s invasion in 2022. Thousands of people in Kyiv and other cities took to the streets for several days in a row, defying martial law, to protest […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 14:13

Former justice minister Papaioannou dead at 79

Former justice minister Nicos Papaioannou died on Tuesday at the age of 79. Born in Larnaca in 1947, he served on the ports authority’s board of directors between 1982 and 1988, before being named as chairman of the town planning council in 1989. President of the day George Vassiliou named him as his justice minister […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 14:09

Cyprus posts €567 million first-quarter surplus

Cyprus recorded a general government surplus of €567.10 million in the first quarter of 2026, as public revenue continued to rise despite a faster increase in government expenditure, according to preliminary figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The latest data also show that Cyprus remained one of the few European Union countries to […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 14:03

Kontides sixth after strong start in Los Angeles

Cypriot sailor Pavlos Kontides is sixth overall in the ILCA 7 class after the opening five races of the Los Angeles Grand Slam. After finishing 27th in the first race, a result that has been discarded, Kontides bounced back with a series of strong performances. He placed third in the second race, followed by eighth […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 13:30

Cyprus tax arrears climb to €4.64bn as collectable debt surges

Cyprus’ outstanding tax debt rose to €4.64 billion by the end of 2025, with immediately collectable arrears reaching €3.32 billion, according to data from the Tax Department. The figures were reported by Philenews, based on Tax Department data showing a sharp increase in overdue liabilities and a growing use of enforcement measures to recover unpaid […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 13:24

Cyprus Cement completes share buyback

Cyprus Cement Public Company Ltd announced on Tuesday that it completed a share buyback following a decision taken at an extraordinary general meeting held on June 18, 2026. A total of 1,780 own shares were acquired at a price of €1.32 per share, with the total transaction value amounting to €2,349.60. The company said the […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 13:20

Iran strikes again at Procopiou’s fleet

A second tanker managed by Greek shipowner George Procopiou’s Dynacom Tankers Management has been struck in the Strait of Hormuz, as commercial traffic through the waterway fell to a near standstill and more than 700 tankers gathered in the wider region.  The 306,000-deadweight-tonne Acheloos, a Liberian-flagged very large crude carrier delivered earlier this year, was hit by a projectile on Monday while […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 13:15

Tender for Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road remains pending

The tender award process for the first phase of the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road remains pending, with an update on the project expected by the end of the month, Paphos chamber of commerce and industry president (Evep), George Mais said on Tuesday. Mais said the transport ministry would provide a detailed update on the latest developments […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 13:05

Red Cross launches back-to-school donation drive

The Cyprus Red Cross has launched a nationwide back-to-school campaign to collect school supplies for children from financially vulnerable families ahead of the new academic year. The “Back to School – With Many Children’s Smiles” campaign will run from July 20 until September 4, with donations being accepted at Cyprus Red Cross branch offices across […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 12:55

Mitsides confirms dividend payout, governance approvals

Mitsides Public Company Limited confirmed on Tuesday that shareholders approved a final dividend of €0.05 per share during its annual general meeting held on July 17, 2026, alongside a series of governance decisions. “Payment of dividend has been approved at €0.05 per share, totalling €410,000 from the profits of the financial year 2023,” the company […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 12:47

Demetra board member Mark Klerides steps down

Demetra Holdings Plc announced this week that board member Mark Klerides had stepped down from the board of directors and the boards of its subsidiaries, marking a leadership change alongside a share buyback update. “His service and contribution have been invaluable and we wish him every success in his future endeavours,” the board of directors […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 12:44

Cyprus financial institute joins new European literacy alliance

The Financial Wellbeing Institute (FWI) has been selected as one of the ten founding organisations of FIN.e, a new European alliance designed to strengthen financial literacy and financial wellbeing across the continent. The selection places the Cyprus-based institute alongside leading European organisations working to improve financial education in schools and communities, while also creating opportunities […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 12:27

Larnaca steps up anti-vandalism measures

Authorities in Larnaca have agreed on a series of measures to tackle a rise in vandalism across the city, including the installation of CCTV cameras, increased police patrols and the use of private security guards. The measures were agreed during a meeting on Tuesday between Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras, representatives of the Larnaca tourism board […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 12:25

Petrolina moves forward with massive coastal development plan

Petrolina launches five companies for Land of Tomorrow project 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 […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 12:17

Maserati previews Project GT4 at 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Maserati has revealed its all-new Project GT4 at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, offering the first glimpse of the marque’s next-generation customer racing car. Developed by Maserati Corse, the new model is based on the latest GranTurismo and represents the Italian manufacturer’s ambition to return to the highly competitive GT4 category with a race-winning […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 12:13

Moroccans to hold sit-in as country refuses to recognise northern Cyprus degrees

Moroccan nationals who studied at universities in northern Cyprus have announced their intention to hold a sit-in protest outside the education ministry in Rabat, with the country continuing to refuse to recognise degrees awarded in the island’s northern third. According to Moroccan news website 24saa, a coordination committee comprising affected students and graduates said that it […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 12:11

Cyprus government electronic payments contract awarded after four-year process

JCC loses final appeal over government payments contract Cyprus has concluded a four-year tender process for the management of government electronic payment services, awarding the contract to VivaBank after a lengthy series of legal challenges and appeals. According to a report from Philenews, a decision by the Tenders Review Authority highlighted the unusually long procurement […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 12:11

Weleda Booster Drops: skincare that’s smarter, more natural, more… you!

Why stick to the same skincare routine daily, if your skin doesn’t have the same needs each day? The new Weleda Serum Booster Drops line is here to make your facial skincare routine more flexible and personalised. All it takes is a few drops, whether on their own or mixed with your favourite cream, to […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 12:04

NGO calls for ban on live animal prizes

The practice of offering live animals as lottery and fairground game prizes should be banned because it poses serious risks to animal welfare, NGO PI Animal Welfare Initiatives said on Tuesday. “We are deeply concerned about a practice that, unfortunately, remains prevalent during various fairs, festivals, and public events in Cyprus (…),” the Lithuania-based NGO […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 12:00

Cyprus and France boost air travel connectivity

Cyprus Airways and Air France have launched a new codeshare agreement covering flights between Larnaca Airport and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, strengthening connectivity between Cyprus and one of Europe’s largest aviation hubs. The airlines announced that the agreement came into effect on July 7, 2026, with flight codes from both Air France and Cyprus […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 11:58

Ayia Napa Marina to host CraftXBeerience for second year in a row

CraftXBeerience returns to Ayia Napa Marina for the second consecutive year on Saturday, August 1, 2026 and Sunday, August 2, 2026, inviting the public to a two-day celebration of craft beer, music, food and entertainment. From 5pm until midnight, visitors will discover a wide variety of beers, meet established and emerging beer vendors and enjoy […]

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