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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 14:06

Mitsotakis: July 20 an open wound in the heart of Hellenism

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday described July 20 as “an open wound”, as he marked the 52nd anniversary of the commencement of Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus. “Every time the calendar reaches July 20, one’s thought does not simply return to the dark anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. It encounters an open […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 13:30

Cyprus startups urged to prioritise cybersecurity before expansion

Cyprus-based fintech and iGaming companies expanding abroad are underestimating cyber risks, according to Andrey Leskin, CTO at Qrator Labs, who warned that firms entering high-growth regions may face targeted digital attacks from competitors and ideological groups. “Cyber risks simply are not top of mind during international expansion,” Leskin said, explaining that businesses focused on hiring, […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 13:17

Union calls for fewer inmates after prison fire

Civil servants’ union Pasydy on Monday called for prison inmate reduction and action on staffing shortages after inmates started a fire at the central prisons on Sunday that left a prison officer hospitalised. The union called the events “unacceptable” and said prison operations “cannot and must not continue to rely solely on the work performed […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 13:10

Cyprus must turn housing pledge into homes

Cyprus’ pledge to deliver 10,000 new homes marks an important step towards tackling the country’s housing challenges, but meaningful progress will ultimately depend on whether the country can create the conditions needed to translate political commitments into completed developments. After years of debate over rising rents, affordability and housing shortages, the national conversation has finally […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 13:04

Mitsides approves €410,000 dividend payout for shareholders

Mitsides Public Company Limited has approved a final dividend of €0.05 per share, totalling €410,000 from the profits of the 2023 financial year, during the eighteenth annual general meeting held on July 17, 2026. According to an announcement released on Monday, the record date for determining the beneficiaries of this dividend is July 31, 2026. […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 13:03

13 shots fired at commercial building in Limassol over weekend

Police are investigating after at least 13 shots were fired at a commercial building in Yermasoyia over the weekend, with the damage discovered only on Monday morning by a cleaner arriving at the premises. The building, which houses several companies, was targeted on Prophet Elias Street, with bullet holes found on the entrance door and […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 12:56

Ukraine hits Moscow with 400 drones as Russian strike kills 10 on grain ship

Ukraine targeted Moscow and the surrounding region with more than 400 drones overnight, while a Russian missile strike killed 10 people aboard a corn-carrying vessel near the Ukrainian port of Odesa, officials said on Monday, marking a sharp escalation in attacks far beyond the war’s front lines. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said more than 400 […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 12:48

Demetra Holdings buys back own shares

Demetra Holdings announced on Monday that it repurchased 4,960 of its own shares following a board session held on July 17, 2026. The company executed this buyback at a price of €1.53 per share. The transaction was carried out through the Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation (CISCO) in accordance with the relevant regulations of the […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 12:45

Andy Burnham bets political future on remaking Britain’s centralised state

Andy Burnham, Britain’s next prime minister, is staking his premiership on a goal that has eluded most British leaders: transforming one of the most centralised countries in the Western world to tackle stubborn regional inequality. Burnham has promised what he calls the “biggest rebalancing of power our country has ever seen”, shifting power away from […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 12:23

Israel ‘stands in solidarity with Cyprus’

The Israeli foreign ministry on Monday said that it “stands in solidarity in Cyprus” in its message issued to mark the 52nd anniversary of Turkey’s invasion of the island. “Israel reaffirms its unwavering support for the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus and stands in solidarity with Cyprus,” it said. It […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 12:21

Spain unites in joy at second World Cup crown

Thousands danced in the streets, set off fireworks and launched red flares in Madrid as the party went on into the early hours of Monday after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup. Waving red and gold flags, Spaniards and fans from around the world watched as La Roja realised the dream of […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 12:10

Toyota, Lexus dominance in electric vehicle market continues to climb

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) continued its transition to electrification at a particularly strong pace during the first half of 2026, recording impressive growth in sales of its all-electric models. Despite the fact that the overall market remained highly competitive, the company sold a total of 633,617 vehicles in Europe, securing a 7.0-per cent market share. […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 12:09

Pamborides denies election interference claims were targeted at Averof

Disy MP George Pamborides has clarified that his allegations of internal party officials undermining his parliamentary election campaign were not directed at former party leader Averof Neophytou. Pamborides’ clarification came after comments and social media posts suggested that Neophytou was the figure referred to when he accused party officials of attempting to discourage Disy supporters […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 11:59

No criminal wrongdoing indicated in ‘Videogate’, investigator says

No criminal wrongdoing was found on the parts of any of the public figures who appeared in a video which was leaked in January alleging  campaign finance lawbreaking on the part of President Nikos Christodoulides and his associates, investigator Andreas Paschalides said on Monday. He said that the video is “not authentic” but instead “the product of […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 11:54

Redwolf Ogilvy named year’s top social media agency at Cyprus Digital Marketing Awards

Redwolf Ogilvy won a total of 14 awards at the 2024 Cyprus Digital Marketing Awards, highlighted by its win of the Grand Award for Social Media Agency of the Year. The awards ceremony took place on July 10, 2026, at Ayia Napa Marina. The Grand Award was accompanied by nine Gold and four Silver Awards […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 11:51

Greece ‘by Cyprus’ side’, Hatzidakis says

Greece “was, is, and will be by Cyprus’ side”, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis said on Monday, as he attended the Makedonitissa tomb war memorial in western Nicosia to mark the 52nd anniversary of Turkey’s invasion of the island. “The reunification of the island is the only solution we have before us, and […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 11:48

Eurobank repurchases nearly 3 million shares in latest buyback

Eurobank announced on Monday that it has repurchased a total of 2,907,000 shares between July 13, 2026, and July 17, 2026, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. The bank carried out these transactions on the Euronext Athens exchange through its subsidiary, Eurobank Equities Single Member Investment Firm, following approvals from its shareholders and […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 11:41

Four million drivers in Europe have chosen Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai continues to write its own unique story in the European market, having surpassed the impressive milestone of four million sales since its debut in 2006. The model that essentially created the modern crossover SUV category remains a benchmark, combining practicality, technology and efficiency—qualities that have made it one of Nissan’s most successful […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 11:35

Cyprus housing finance body moves to sell €135 million NPL portfolio

The Housing Finance Corporation (HFC) has launched a tender for external advisory services to support the sale of a non-performing loan (NPL) portfolio estimated at around €135 million, a move its management says is essential to strengthen the organisation’s position within Cyprus’ financial system. According to the tender documents, the contract is valued at €1.3 […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 11:32

How government remote work can shape Cyprus’s workforce

Ever since the government of Cyprus announced it would roll out remote work opportunities for civil servants, there has been a lot of talk about how this could affect the private sector. More importantly, this announcement has changed the way many workers perceive the government. After all, working in the civil service has often been […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 11:32

Tax officers fan out across Cyprus in round-the-clock checks

Cyprus tax inspectors are carrying out checks around the clock, targeting businesses in coastal areas where the summer season has brought a sharp rise in economic activity. The nationwide campaign is examining whether businesses issue legal invoices and receipts and allow customers to pay by card, Tax Commissioner Sotiris Markides told the Cyprus News Agency […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 11:30

Mercedes-Maybach S-Class raises bar for luxury once again

Mercedes-Maybach presents the new generation of the S-Class, which is undergoing the most significant upgrade in its history and is set to redefine the concept of the ultra-luxury sedan. With a refreshed design, even more advanced technology and greater customisation options, the new model aims to remain at the top of its class. The exterior […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 11:26

Dendias: For the Greek armed forces, Cyprus lies nearby

Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias on Monday said that Cyprus, as far as his country’s armed forces are concerned, “lies nearby”, in his message issued to mark the 52nd anniversary of the Turkish invasion of the island. “Fifty-two years since the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, the memory remains alive. We honour the fallen, the missing, […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 11:12

Rights group urges Cyprus not to extradite Palestinian to Israel

A Palestinian national arrested in Indonesia on an Interpol notice issued through Cyprus has been transferred to the Republic, prompting a rights organisation to urge the government not to extradite him to Israel without a full judicial review. The Geneva Council for Rights and Liberties, a non-governmental organisation, said on Monday that Abdul Karim Raed […]

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