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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 08:12

Borrowers group welcomes increased competition in Cyprus banking sector

The Cyprus Borrowers Protection Association (Syprodat) has welcomed the launch of the public share offering for the proposed Pancyprian Cooperative Bank, while stressing that the project’s success will ultimately depend on transparency, sound corporate governance and restoring public trust. The association’s intervention comes after the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) approved the prospectus for […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 08:08

Sunny and yellow-warning hot, danger of forest fires high

Tuesday starts off with a yellow warning for high temperatures, expected to peak at 41C inland, and a red alert for forest fires. The warning for high temperatures is valid from 1pm till 4.30pm. The forestry department has called on the public to be very careful, particularly when in the countryside, as a spark could […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 07:58

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, opening new trade war front

President Donald Trump unveiled 50% tariffs on a wide range of imports from Canada on Monday in response to what the U.S. administration called its discriminatory treatment of American-made cars, alcohol and dairy goods, threatening a new front in a global trade war. In slapping import taxes on goods ranging from wine to cement and […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: shipping, banks, UCy, tourism, CySEC, housing

Global shipping remains in “crisis mode” as fighting between the US and Iran disrupts the Strait of Hormuz, forcing companies to reconsider routes, absorb rising costs and protect crews operating near conflict zones, Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis warned. In an interview with journalist and international author Andrea Busfield for The European, Hadjimanolis described an […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 06:50

Industrial area upgrades accelerate across Limassol district

Construction of a new access point for Limassol’s Agios Athanasios industrial area began last month as authorities move ahead with infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving safety and traffic flow in one of Limassol’s busiest business zones. According to Entrepreneurial Limassol, a periodical published by the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel), the project is […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 06:20

CFOs express increased optimism for AI impact on business outcomes

The finance bosses at many of Britain’s biggest companies are more optimistic about ​the impact of artificial intelligence on their ‌businesses and a bit less worried about risks from geopolitics, according to a report published this week. The survey ​of UK chief financial officers by ​accountancy firm Deloitte found 73 per cent were optimistic about […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 06:00

British house prices record large fall amid summer distractions

Asking prices for newly advertised British houses and apartments recorded an ​unusually large fall in the four ‌weeks to July 11, as the men’s soccer World Cup and record temperatures distracted buyers who ​also face high borrowing costs, property ​website Rightmove said this week.. Prices for property ⁠put on sale dropped by 1.0 per cent, […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 04:24

Alma questions cabinet approval of new Limassol mall

Alma on Monday questioned the cabinet’s decision to approve a major commercial development in the Ayios Athanasios area of Limassol, raising concerns over its legal basis, impact on the city centre and traffic. It said the development had not been approved under the normal provisions of the current development plan but had instead received cabinet […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 04:20

Our View: World Cup final: the beautiful game turns ugly

In the end, the eagerly awaited World Cup final, between two footballing powers, turned out to be a very disappointing spectacle thanks to Argentina’s unrelenting negativity and spoiling tactics. It was a display of anti-football, an example of how the beautiful game could turn ugly, with the defending champions’ sole objective being to prevent Spain […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 22:35

Man charged with murdering former UK minister Ann Widdecombe, motive still unclear

British prosecutors said on Monday a 28-year-old man had been charged with murdering former government minister Ann Widdecombe, and police said they were still investigating why she was attacked. Widdecombe, 78, who was a prominent member of Nigel Farage’s populist Reform UK, was found at her home in rural southwest England on July 9, after […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 22:04

French Parliament’s committee approves social media ban for under-15s

A reconciliation committee of France’s Parliament agreed on a bill on Monday to ban access to social media for those under 15 years of age. French President Emmanuel Macron has said he wants the ban to be in force by the start of the school year in early September. France would follow Australia, which enacted […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 21:33

Kyrenia municipality renews call for return on invasion anniversary

Kyrenia mayor Akis Violaris renewed calls for the return of displaced people and the resolution of the missing persons issue in a message marking the 52nd anniversary of the Turkish invasion of 1974. In a statement published on Monday on social media, Violaris described the anniversary as a “day of pain, remembrance, and responsibility”. He […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 21:25

Netanyahu will not be arrested in US, Trump says, as New York mayor mulls options

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested when he visits the U.S., after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he was still considering the move. “Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested, in any way, shape, or form, while in the United States of America,” […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 20:15

Petrol station owners to protest over tanker regulations

The Cyprus petrol station owners’ association on Monday called on President Nikos Christodoulides to intervene over a transport ministry decree that will see at least 80 per cent of petrol tankers immobilised due to a change in the law. “Based on the decree, our tankers must be immobilised immediately,” association chairman Savvas Prokopiou said. Prokopiou […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 19:59

New UK PM Burnham gives Trump assurance on defence, Middle East

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham assured U.S. President Donald Trump that London would be committed to defence and security and would help support the safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Burnham’s office said in a statement on Monday. “The Prime Minister… underlined his commitment to defence and security and said ensuring the security of […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 19:54

Foreign ministry condemns visit of Turkish Vice President to north

The foreign ministry on Monday condemned the visit of Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz to the north on the occasion of the Turkish invasion in 1974. “We remain committed to the ultimate goal of the liberation and reunification of Cyprus, on the basis of the agreed United Nations framework, through a sustainable solution that enforces […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 19:41

Erhurman stresses need for Cyprus solution in anniversary speech

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman stressed the need for “results” to be achieved at the next enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem in his speech marking the 52nd anniversary of Turkey’s invasion of the island. “We do not want negotiations for the sake of negotiations, or a five-plus-one meeting for the sake of a five-plus-one […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 19:32

UK finance minister Rachel Reeves leaves government

Britain’s finance minister Rachel Reeves left the government on Monday after Andy Burnham became prime minister. “I wish the very best of luck to my successor, Andy and his cabinet. You have my full support, and I will continue to play my part in helping this Labour government deliver the change the country needs,” she […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 19:24

Ortega says Nicaragua will no longer hold elections

Nicaragua’s long-serving president Daniel Ortega said the Central American country will no longer hold elections, eliminating the possibility of an electoral challenge when his term ends next year and further entrenching the rule he shares with his wife. Ortega, who has continuously held power since 2007 following an earlier presidential term in the 1980s, said […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 19:22

Cypriot wine, street food and crafts in mountain village

Wine, retro music hits and Cypriot flavours are coming to Pelendri village. Tsiakkas Winery presents its Wine Me Not – Mini Wine Festival on July 26, setting up a wine bar with current releases and special selections from its wine cellar. The event will begin early at 2pm and last until the early evening as […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 19:19

Turkish VP: Turkey brought peace to Greek Cypriots

Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz on Monday said that Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus in 1974 brought peace not only to Turkish Cypriots and to the north of the island, but to Greek Cypriots and the island in its entirety. Speaking at a military parade in north Nicosia to mark its 52nd anniversary, he said “the […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 19:08

US ‘deeply concerned’ after EU eyes carbon price for international flights

The United States is “deeply concerned” about the European Union’s plans to impose carbon costs on some international flights, a spokesperson for the U.S.Department of Transportation told Reuters on Monday. “The United States remains deeply concerned about any expansion of the EU’s Emission Trading System,” the spokesperson said. The European Commission published proposals on Friday to start applying costs on […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 19:00

Calls to Gesy to go through extra security

Calls placed to the national healthcare system (Gesy) will require caller identification as of September, the Health Insurance Organisation said on Monday. The HIO is the administrator of Gesy. The organisation said that any calls to Gesy operators which involve personal information will require the caller identifying himself or herself. This is to prevent potential […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 18:28

IATA moves to take guesswork out of flying with pets

Airlines have been urged to give passengers clearer and more consistent information about travelling with pets, from the moment a flight is booked until the animal passes through customs at its destination. New operational guidelines from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) cover every stage of in-cabin pet travel, including reservations, documentation, check-in, security screening, […]

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