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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 18:18

Monks’ objection rejected as trial continues

Nicosia criminal court on Monday dismissed an objection raised by the defendants’ lawyers in the trial concerning alleged financial fraud at the Avakoum monastery. On trial are monks Nektarios and Porfyrios. They face charges including conspiracy to defraud, forgery and the use of false documents, theft by proxy, handling stolen goods, money laundering, interfering with […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 17:40

Cyprus shoppers ‘could save up to €67’ by shopping wisely

Consumers can save up to €66.91 on a basket of everyday household goods by choosing lower priced alternatives within the same supermarket, research by the consumer protection service showed on Monday. The findings are based on a price survey of 60 basic household products across four large supermarkets and show savings of between 26.56 and […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 17:39

England legend Kevin Keegan dies aged 75

Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75, his former club Newcastle United said on Monday. Keegan’s family and Newcastle announced in January that the two-time European Footballer of the Year was undergoing cancer treatment, without disclosing details of his illness. In June, Keegan revealed he had stage four […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 17:34

‘In 46 years, I’ve never seen anything like this’

The lengthy continued detention of the British father arrested following the death of his three-year-old son in Paphos is unjustified, prominent criminal lawyer Christos Triantafyllides said on Monday. “In 46 years as a lawyer, I have never seen anything like this,” he said. The father’s eight-day remand expires on Tuesday, with police confirming they are […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 17:05

Houthis impose Saudi naval blockade, opening new front in US-Iran war

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they were imposing a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, a move that opens a new front against the United States in its war on Iran and widens the threat to global energy supplies and trade beyond the Gulf. The announcement came despite signs that Tehran and Washington wanted to […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 17:02

Bus fare hike to go live in August

Bus fares on Cyprus Public Transport, which covers buses in Nicosia and Larnaca, are set to rise again on August 3, the company said on Monday. The cost of a standard daytime urban ticket will rise from €2.40 to €2.70. A nighttime one-way ticket, from 9pm, will rise from €4.20 to €4.70. For those with […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 16:55

Konia road enters final construction phase

The Konia road in Paphos has entered its final construction phase with works set to be completed “well ahead of schedule”, acting Paphos mayor Angelos Onisiforou said on Monday. “Our goal is to deliver projects that improve the daily lives of citizens, with as little inconvenience as possible for the public. This is why we […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 16:49

Five-year-old in car as driver crashes into house wall

A 37-year-old driver crashed into the wall of a house in Amargeti late on Sunday night while travelling with his five-year-old son, police said on Monday. The driver underwent a breathalyser test, which recorded 100µg of alcohol, almost five times above the legal limit of 22. The crash caused only material damage, and neither the […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 16:46

Demetriou vows push to determine fate of every missing person

House president Annita Demetriou said on Monday determining the fate of every missing person from the Turkish invasion of 1974 remains an “unfulfilled debt” to their families and to Cyprus. Speaking to a delegation from the Greek missing persons committee, Demetriou said efforts to establish the fate of those still unaccounted for must continue until […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 16:11

EU fines AliExpress €550 million over DSA breaches

The European Commission on Monday fined e-commerce platform AliExpress €550 million after finding that it failed to properly assess and reduce risks linked to illegal, unsafe and counterfeit products sold through its marketplace. The European Commission said AliExpress breached obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA) by failing to carry out adequate risk assessments and […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 15:53

Thirteen arrested in nationwide police operation

Thirteen people were arrested during overnight operations across Cyprus as part of ongoing efforts to prevent crime, maintain public order and improve public safety, police said on Monday. During the operation, officers stopped 586 vehicles and checked 730 drivers and passengers, while inspecting 40 premises, resulting in 12 reports. Those arrested are suspected of offences […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 15:42

Scheme launched to preserve refugees’ cultural heritage

The deputy ministry of culture has announced the launch of the ‘Nostos’ support scheme aimed at preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of refugee communities. The scheme, announced on Monday, seeks to support initiatives documenting the cultural identity, history and traditions of communities displaced following the Turkish invasion of 1974. According to the deputy ministry, […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 15:37

Teenage Cyprus water skier wins double gold in Greece

Cypriot water skier Andreas Konstantinou claimed two gold medals at the Panhellenic Water Ski Championship held at Lake Stratos in Agrinio from July 10 to 12. The 17-year-old topped both the Under-17 and Open men’s slalom events. His performance has lifted him to fifth in the European rankings and seventh in the world in the […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 15:30

What happens to family memories without photo albums?

People are taking more photos than ever before. But, even with thousands of pictures on their devices, many families no longer have a single photo album at home. As physical albums become increasingly rare and memories shift to phone and cloud storage, how will future generations revisit and understand their family history? For research centre […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 15:26

Journalists’ union condemns Alma MP’s remarks against reporter

The Union of Cyprus Journalists (UCJ) on Monday strongly condemned comments made by Alma MP Michalis Paraskevas against Phileleftheros journalist Frixos Dalitis, describing the remarks as offensive, unsubstantiated and damaging to the profession. The union stressed that people in public life, including politicians and journalists, are legitimately subject to public criticism, provided it is evidence-based […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 15:05

Erdogan: We will never abandon the Turkish Cypriot people

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday promised to “never abandon the Turkish Cypriot people” in his message issued to mark the 52nd anniversary of the arrival of Turkish troops in 1974. “On the 52nd anniversary of the Cyprus peace operation, I commemorate with mercy our heroic martyrs and commemorate our veterans with gratitude. I […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 14:51

Probe after Down syndrome abuse video

The confederation of organisations for the disabled (Kysoa) has called for an immediate investigation and accountability after a TikTok video showing a minor with Down syndrome being humiliated circulated online, with authorities already examining the incident. In a statement issued on Monday, Kysoa condemned the video, saying “a person with Down syndrome was publicly humiliated,” […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 14:51

Mediators propose 10-day ceasefire to revive Iran-US interim deal

Mediators have passed Iran a proposal to de-escalate the war with the U.S. that would offer a 10-day ceasefire to find ways to revive an interim deal reached last month, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday.

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 14:41

Hamas names Khalil Al-Hayya as new leader

Hamas has named Khalil Al-Hayya as its overall leader, according to a statement from the Palestinian militant group on Monday. Al-Hayya replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed in combat with Israeli forces in 2024 as Hamas fought a full-scale, two-year war with Israel in the Gaza Strip. Al-Hayya, the group’s exiled Gaza chief and top […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 14:38

Cyprus regulator gains ESMA backing after progress in investment firm supervision

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has welcomed a follow-up review by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) that recognised significant improvements in the supervision of cross-border activities by investment firms. The ESMA Peer Review Committee (PRC) report highlighted progress made by CySEC in strengthening supervisory and enforcement practices following recommendations issued in […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 14:30

Petrolina announces interim dividend for 2026

The board of directors of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd met on Monday at the company offices in Larnaca to decide on the distribution of an interim dividend for the current financial year. According to an announcement following the meeting, the board reached a formal decision to approve an interim dividend payment of 2.94 per cent, […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 14:25

Red alert issued for forest fire risk tomorrow

The Forestry Department has issued a red alert for forest fire risk tomorrow, warning that conditions could allow fires to spread rapidly. In a statement issued on Monday, the department urged the public to exercise extreme caution during outdoor activities and avoid any actions that could cause a fire. It warned that starting a fire […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 14:10

Cypriots protest outside Turkish embassy in London

Members of the Cypriot diaspora in the United Kingdom gathered outside the Turkish embassy in London on Monday for a peaceful protest marking the 52nd anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. The demonstration was organised by the Famagusta Association of Great Britain, which called for the withdrawal of Turkish troops and the return of […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 14:09

Cyprus building costs climb again

Cyprus’ construction material prices rose further in June, driven by sharp increases in aluminium, plastics and electrical fixtures, according to figures released by the Statistical Service (Cystat) on Monday. The price index of construction materials reached 122.74 units, with 2021 acting as the base year set at 100. This represented a 0.55 per cent monthly […]

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