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Kıbrıs 30.07.2026 09:11

Longinos offers condolences after three Greek firefighters die battling wildfires

Fire brigade chief Nikos Longinos on Thursday offered his condolences to his Greek counterpart Theodoros Vagias after three Greek firefighters died while battling wildfires on the island of Crete. According to fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis, Longinos “expressed, on behalf of the Republic of Cyprus, the Cypriot fire brigade, and himself personally, our sincere and […]

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Kıbrıs 30.07.2026 08:48

Prisoner dies at Nicosia general hospital

A 50-year-old prisoner died at the Nicosia general hospital during the early hours of Thursday morning. The man, a Greek national, was serving a six-year sentence after being convicted of drug-related offences. He died at around 1.20am, having been in hospital for around two months due to what the police described as “serious health problems”. […]

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Kıbrıs 30.07.2026 08:38

Yellow weather warning issued for high temperatures

The met office on Thursday issued a yellow weather warning for high temperatures, which will be in force for three hours during the afternoon. The warning will be in force between 2pm and 5pm, with inland temperatures set to reach 40 degrees Celsius.   Elsewhere, temperatures are set to reach maximums of 34 degrees Celsius […]

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Kıbrıs 30.07.2026 08:34

Today’s weather: 40 degrees Celsius again

Thursday’s weather will be mostly hot and sunny across most of the island for most of the day, with temperatures set to reach 40 degrees Celsius inland, 34 degrees Celsius on the west coast, 37 degrees Celsius on the rest of the coasts, and 30 degrees Celsius in the mountains. Overnight, the skies will remain […]

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Kıbrıs 30.07.2026 08:12

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 13; Poland scrambles fighter jets

Russian air strikes killed at least 13 in Ukraine on Thursday, including one in Kyiv, in attacks extending as far as the western city of Lviv, forcing neighbouring Poland to scramble fighter jets to secure its airspace. The attacks come as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy returns from the United States, where he said President Donald Trump […]

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Kıbrıs 30.07.2026 08:04

Three Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe, arson arrests in Bordeaux fire

Three Greek firefighters died battling blazes during high winds on the island of Crete and the mainland as wildfires spread across Europe on Wednesday after days of devastating fires in Spain and France. Two firefighters became trapped in the Crete blaze near the village of Krya Vrysi while they were driving between fire fronts. Another […]

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Kıbrıs 30.07.2026 07:55

US launches fresh strikes on Iran as regional war widens

The U.S. carried out fresh strikes in Iran on Wednesday, the U.S. military said, further intensifying a five-month-old war that was already expanding beyond its main fronts to embroil additional countries in the region. “U.S. forces began launching strikes against Iran at 8:00 p.m. ET today (0000 GMT),” U.S. Central Command said in a statement. […]

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Kıbrıs 30.07.2026 07:40

Cyprus hoteliers and Paphos municipality pledge coordinated tourism actions

Cyprus tourism stakeholders moved to strengthen cooperation with local authorities earlier this week as the sector continues to face a more challenging summer season. Specifically, the Paphos Municipality met with the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) on Monday, reaffirming their partnership while new data showed arrivals and hotel occupancy remained below last year’s record levels. Indeed, […]

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Kıbrıs 30.07.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: wages, natural gas, easyJet, shipping, AI, economic outlook

The final investment decision to develop the Kronos natural gas field in block 6 of Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone offers an opportunity to exploit the area’s remaining gas reserves for the island’s domestic needs, according to energy expert Charles Ellinas. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Ellinas described the final investment decision by the […]

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Kıbrıs 30.07.2026 06:40

What’s on this weekend

This weekend brings with it not only the arrival of August but almost a dozen festivals – literally. Big music festivals, street food festivals, beer festivals, events that celebrate tradition, the art of documentary filmmaking and ancient tragedies are all on the agenda for this weekend. Festivals In Gialia village in Paphos, the One Love […]

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Kıbrıs 30.07.2026 06:30

Cyprus approves expanded €308.4 million innovation funding scheme

State Aid Control Commissioner Stella Michaelidou has approved an expanded research and innovation support measure, allowing the continuation of the Restart 2016–2020 programmes with an increased budget and the addition of a new cybersecurity innovation initiative. The measure, titled “Restart 2016–2020 Programmes for Research, Technological Development and Innovation of the Research and Innovation Foundation”, was […]

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Kıbrıs 30.07.2026 06:00

Freedom Holding CEO Timur Turlov announces candidacy for FIDE presidency

Timur Turlov has formally announced his candidacy for the presidency of the International Chess Federation, signalling an ambitious bid to reshape global chess governance ahead of a crucial electoral contest in 2026. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Freedom Holding Corp. and President of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation confirmed that he will stand for the […]

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Kıbrıs 30.07.2026 04:25

Nicosia general hospital goes robotic

Nicosia general hospital has gone high tech, with the introduction of a robotic barista, but there is a catch: unless you have a Visa card, you won’t be getting a cup. The AROS 24/7 Robo Café, developed by Cyprus-based robotics company AROS, is the latest example of automation entering everyday life. The fully autonomous kiosk […]

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Kıbrıs 30.07.2026 04:20

Our View: UN chief initiates countdown for enlarged meeting

In the end there were no great surprises from the visit by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Cyprus. He neither announced a date for a new 5+1 conference, nor anything to suggest the Cyprus process would be moving in a different direction. Yet, the visit was important for a number of reasons, not only because […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 22:44

Forestry department insists Platania campsite will reopen after backlash

The forestry department sought to reassure the public on Wednesday that the Platania camping site will reopen following planned upgrade works, after an announcement stating it would no longer operate as a camping area triggered widespread public criticism. The clarification came hours after the department announced that Platania had “ceased to be considered and/or operate […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 22:36

Christodoulides hails ‘international momentum’ on Cyprus problem

International engagement on the Cyprus problem has “intensified”, with EU special envoy for Cyprus Raffaele Fitto due to visit the island on Friday, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday. Speaking at a reception for the Cypriot diaspora’s central council at the presidential palace, Christodoulides said the recent visit by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres reflected […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 22:20

Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed all possible options for curbing Iran’s nuclear programme during their meeting at the White House, including diplomacy, economic pressure and military action, a senior Israeli official said on Wednesday. Netanyahu did not tell Trump that Israel’s preferred course was further military strikes against Iran, the […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 21:01

Omonia exit Champions League after penalty shootout defeat

Omonia were eliminated from the Uefa Champions League on Wednesday after losing 6-5 on penalties to Kazakhstan’s Kairat Almaty in their second qualifying round tie, with the capital side now dropping into the Europa League qualifiers. The Cypriot side lost 1-0 after extra time in Almaty, leaving the aggregate score level following their first leg […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 20:47

Two firefighters killed as wildfires sweep Crete

Two firefighters died on Wednesday after becoming trapped while battling a wildfire near Rethymno, Crete, as fires and extreme heat continued to affect parts of southern Europe. Greek authorities ordered the evacuation of several villages as gale force winds drove the blaze across the island. Witnesses said multiple fires broke out before merging into a […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 20:35

Erdogan: Turkey will not abandon Turkish Cypriots

Turkey will “not abandon” the Turkish Cypriots and will “continue to defend” what it considers their rights in the Levant, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday, as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres concluded talks in Cyprus aimed at advancing the peace process. Speaking after a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Erdogan said Turkey was closely watching […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 20:27

Turtles fitted with satellite trackers in Cyprus

Two sea turtles nesting in Cyprus are being tracked by satellite for the first time, allowing the public to follow their movements across the Mediterranean. The Mediterranean Turtle Research and Conservation Society announced on Wednesday that satellite transmitters were fitted in June to a female green turtle and a female loggerhead turtle nesting in Lara […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 20:18

Christodoulides: Guterres statements leave ‘no room for interpretation’

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday that United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres’ statement following the latest Cyprus talks was “not open to any interpretation”, rejecting suggestions that its contents could be read differently. Addressing members of the Cypriot diaspora’s central council at the presidential palace, Christodoulides said the secretary general’s remarks were clear and […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 20:11

Fitto to meet Christodoulides and Erhurman during first Cyprus visit as EU envoy

European Commission executive vice president Raffaele Fitto will visit Cyprus tomorrow for the first time since being appointed the EU’s special representative for the Cyprus problem, the Commission confirmed on Wednesday. During the visit, Fitto is scheduled to meet President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman before departing the island on Friday, according […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 19:31

Regional confederations left blindsided by FIFA’s $20 billion investment plan

FIFA’s proposal to sell stakes in a $20 billion commercial subsidiary has drawn strong criticism from soccer’s regional confederations, which said they were blindsided by the world governing body’s plan to bring private investors into the sport. The Confederations of North America, Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF) and Asia (AFC) delivered stinging rebukes on […]

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