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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 11:04

Hormuz conflict leaves global shipping in crisis mode, says Hadjimanolis

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 11:03

EU-CONEXUS Alliance, which includes Frederick uni, earns historic Europe recognition

The EU-CONEXUS Joint Master in Marine Biotechnology, developed within the framework of the European University Alliance EU-CONEXUS, in which Frederick University participates, has received a historic European distinction. It is among only two programmes developed by European University Alliances to be awarded the Joint European Degree Label. The award was presented on July 15, 2026, […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 11:00

Can Cyprus learn to rent luxury instead of owning it?

On a small island, clothes have long memories. A dress can be worn for a few hours and photographed into permanence, recognised months later across another room by someone who remembers not only the woman, but the occasion. For years, fashion offered one response: buy another. Elina Lemis offers a more interesting one: give the […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 10:59

Christodoulides ‘ready’ for enlarged meeting – ‘everything depends on Turkey’

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday stressed that he is ready to attend an enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem as soon as this summer but said that the possibility of such a meeting being convened depends on Turkey. “From our side, we are ready, we have conveyed our readiness to the United Nations secretary-general Antonio […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 10:44

Beaten Scaloni leaves press conference in tears

The 48-year-old was appointed manager after Argentina crashed out of the 2018 World Cup in the round of 16 amid skepticism about his lack of head coaching experience and only brief time as an assistant. If he does move on after his contract expires in December, he will leave the post as the most decorated […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 10:38

Heritage Private School records another remarkable year

The Heritage Private School has concluded another successful academic year, marked by academic achievement, international recognition and participation in a wide range of educational and extracurricular activities. During the 2025–2026 academic year, the School continued to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2025, who secured offers from leading universities worldwide, including Bocconi University, the […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 10:37

Boos for Trump and Infantino at trophy ceremony

Boos descended from the stands as U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino took to the field for the World Cup trophy ceremony at New York New Jersey stadium on Sunday. Spain beat defending champions Argentina 1-0 to win the title. The boos had stopped when Trump and Infantino presented the players and […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 10:32

Punjab Lions crowned Cyprus T20 champions

The Cyprus Cricket T20 Cup sponsored by HurryCurry concluded on Sunday with Punjab Lions producing a dominant all-round performance to defeat the previously unbeaten Telugu11 by six wickets in a one-sided final. After electing to bowl, Punjab Lions dismissed Telugu11 for just 87 runs in 18.5 overs. Captain Neeraj Tiwari and Vansham Bhandari starred with […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 10:30

How universities spot AI-generated content

By Lydia Suslova Universities around the world are increasingly turning to AI-detection tools and rethinking their admissions policies. So much so that authenticity has become one of the defining admissions trends of 2026, before a potential student even has to think about course essays and projects. Today, the AI debate has moved on to how […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 10:19

Lordos United expands into paper-packaging sector with 51% P&S Carton Industries stake

Lordos United Public Ltd announces the signing of an agreement to acquire 51 per cent of the share capital of P&S Carton Industries Ltd. This is a strategic investment that expands the Group’s activities in the paper-packaging sector. The agreement is part of the broader growth plan of Lordos United’s new management, which continues to […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 10:14

British Cypriot MP ‘grateful’ for Starmer ahead of resignation

British Cypriot MP Nesil Caliskan expressed gratitude for outgoing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who is set to resign on Monday and be replaced by former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham. Monday’s handover, she said, will “mark the next chapter, with a new Labour prime minister working tirelessly to deliver for the people of our country”. […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 10:02

‘TRACKS’: FANEROMENI26 musical show to fuse oral tradition with hip-hop

The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation’s (BoCCF’s) Faneromeni26 Festival continues on Thursday, June 30, 2026, with the musical performance “TRACKS: Echo of Now, Rhythm of Yesterday”. “TRACKS: Echo of Now, Rhythm of Yesterday” draws its inspiration from the concept of a path that is organically carved out through use rather than construction. The show is […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 10:00

French singer ZAZ in Cyprus for first time

The beloved French singer behind the hit song Je Veux is coming to Cyprus for the first time this summer. ZAZ, renowned for her street performances, raw and unplugged style and for blending pop, French chanson and jazz, is set to travel this corner of the Mediterranean for a single show. Her concert will take […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 09:57

Parties condemn Turkish invasion of Cyprus on 52nd anniversary

Political parties on Monday condemned Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus, with the day marking exactly 52 years since troops first landed on the island. Disy said that “this dark anniversary is a reminder that the fight for the liberation and reunification of Cyprus remains ongoing and imperative”. “We honour the heroes, Cypriots and people from Greece, […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 09:33

Protaras or Greece? Cypriots do the €2,500 holiday maths

A quote of €2,500 for four days in Protaras is pushing some Cypriot families to look beyond the island, as the August 15 holiday rush leaves fewer rooms available and sends prices higher. “They asked us for €2,500 for four days in Protaras. With this money, I prefer to take the children and go to […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 09:25

Turkey cites Treaty of Guarantee in July 20 message

Turkey’s foreign ministry on Monday stressed that the actions it took in Cyprus fell in line with its rights and responsibilities under Cyprus’ 1960 Treaty of Guarantee in its own message marking the 52nd anniversary of its troops’ arrival on the island. “Exactly 52 years ago, Turkey took action within the framework of its rights […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 09:22

Japanese mayor makes history – but faces criticism for taking maternity leave

The mayor of a small Japanese city became the first sitting mayor in the country to take maternity leave on Monday, a decision that has drawn some criticism at home and attracted international media attention. Shoko Kawata, mayor of Yawata, a city of around 69,000 people in western Japan, said she had planned to have […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 09:20

The end of the road for Cyprus’ old ID cards

August 3 marks the end of an era for thousands of Cypriot citizens who still hold the well-known, old-style blue identity cards. From that date onwards, these identity cards will no longer be recognised as valid travel documents for journeys within the European Union and the Schengen Area, as they do not comply with the […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 09:02

Greece ‘remains ready’ to help towards Cyprus solution

Greece’s foreign ministry on Monday said that the country “remains ready” to contribute towards efforts to bring about a solution to the Cyprus problem, in its message issued to mark the 52nd anniversary of Turkey’s invasion of the island. “It has been 52 years since the Turkish invasion of July 20, 1974, which caused the […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 08:45

Cyprus marks anniversary of Turkish invasion

Monday marked exactly 52 years since Turkish troops landed in Cyprus, commencing an invasion which would reshape the map of the island, realign its political and demographic balances, and cause Cyprus’ second mass displacement event in the space of a little over a decade. The invasion had been triggered by a Greek military junta-backed coup […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 08:25

Today’s weather: Hot and sunny again

Monday’s weather will be hot and sunny across the island, with temperatures set to reach 40 degrees Celsius inland, 32 degrees Celsius on the west and southwest coasts, 36 degrees Celsius on the rest of the coasts, and 30 degrees Celsius in the mountains. That hot and sunny weather will only be tempered by a […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 08:19

US strikes Iran for ninth day; Iran says two oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz exploded and immobilised

U.S. forces hit Iran for a ninth consecutive day on Monday as concerns grew over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said two oil tankers had exploded and been immobilised. In a statement, U.S. Central Command said it had begun “a new wave of strikes” aimed at “degrading” Iran’s ability to attack commercial […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 08:00

Major tech firms face new regulatory scrutiny for financial services

Large technology firms are increasingly encroaching on traditional banking, prompting the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to demand a comprehensive overhaul of how these conglomerates are policed to ensure global financial stability. Although the immediate impact on stability is currently limited, the rapid expansion of these firms into payments, credit, insurance, and asset management in developing […]

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Kıbrıs 20.07.2026 07:30

Global PC market hit by rising costs and delayed demand

Global shipments of desktops, notebooks and workstations declined by 3.6 per cent year on year in the second quarter of 2026 as rising memory and storage costs disrupted the PC market, according to the latest research from Omdia. The global PC market recorded 65.7 million units shipped during the quarter, with both desktop and notebook […]

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