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Kıbrıs 18.07.2026 09:58

Yellow weather warning issued as Nicosia hits near 40 degrees

Temperatures in Nicosia are expected to reach around 40 degrees Celsius on Saturday, with the Met Office issuing a yellow warning for extreme heat between 1pm and 4pm. The forecasters said the weather will remain mainly clear during the day, with afternoon cloud development bringing the possibility of isolated rain or thunderstorms, mainly in Troodos. […]

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Kıbrıs 18.07.2026 09:00

Cyprus Business Now: CITEA, cost of living, tourist arrivals, Eurobank, AmCham

Tourist arrivals to Cyprus fell by 1.7 per cent in June, according to figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Friday, although the monthly decline was markedly smaller than the sharper contractions seen earlier this year. A total of 489,965 tourists arrived in Cyprus in June 2026, compared with 498,527 in the same […]

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Kıbrıs 18.07.2026 08:30

EU trade scheme boosts developing economies, report finds

The European Commission and the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy published a joint report this week, detailing the implementation of the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP), the EU’s main trade tool supporting developing countries’ exports. The report confirms that the scheme continues to drive economic progress and sustainable development in beneficiary […]

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Kıbrıs 18.07.2026 08:00

The energy institute statistical review 2026: the story lies beyond electricity

The publication of the Energy Institute’s Statistical Review of World Energy 2026 has produced widely differing interpretations. Some commentators argue that it demonstrates the energy transition is accelerating rapidly. Others claim it shows that the transition is failing because fossil fuels continue to dominate. Both conclusions are based on the same data. The difference lies in […]

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Kıbrıs 18.07.2026 07:00

Fund managers turn optimistic as recession fears ease

Global investor sentiment has climbed to its strongest level since February, with fund managers growing more optimistic on ​the economic outlook, artificial intelligence-linked spending and the prospect ‌of a dovish Federal Reserve, Bank of America’s latest Global Fund Manager Survey showed. Cash allocations fell to an “uber-low” of 3.6 per cent from 4.1 per cent […]

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Kıbrıs 18.07.2026 06:30

Package-forwarding firms bridge gap for African online shoppers

No bank card? No address? No problem. Shoppers in Africa increasingly are buying online from big brands such as Amazon (AMZN.O) or Walmart (WMT.O) even though they have no physical presence on much of the continent. Among those benefiting ​from the shift are local and foreign package-forwarding companies that use technology and increasing internet penetration […]

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Kıbrıs 18.07.2026 06:00

Global fusion energy investments hit record $4.48 billion

Global investments in fusion energy hit a record of $4.48 billion in the ‌year since last July, according to a survey released this week, a milestone driven by hopes the emerging industry can help meet rising demand for electricity in the long term. Fusion reactors, which are in the experimental stage, jam light atoms such […]

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Kıbrıs 18.07.2026 04:24

Despite a fence at Cape Greco, people just keep jumping

By Alexandra Epifaniou and Oliver Wu A popular jumping location at the Cape Greco sea caves was fenced off in May over safety and environmental concerns. However, during a recent visit, the Cyprus Mail observed multiple groups of people bypassing the fence and taking the potentially dangerous plunge into the sea. The fence was erected […]

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Kıbrıs 18.07.2026 04:20

Our View: Authority’s silence undermines transparency

The Anti-Corruption Authority resorted to the oldest trick in the book in its announcement, responding to the previous week’s media reports about a possible conflict of interest in the team of inspection officers investigating the allegations made in the book Mafia State. It avoided the issue, which was the claim that the head of the […]

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Kıbrıs 17.07.2026 22:55

Marvel Comics to move publishing operations to California, report says

Marvel Comics will relocate its publishing division from New York City to Burbank, California, ending a nearly 90-year presence in the city where the comic book publisher was founded, The Hollywood Reporter said. Employees were informed at a town hall meeting at Marvel’s Midtown Manhattan office that the publishing unit would move to Burbank, home […]

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Kıbrıs 17.07.2026 22:44

More than 100 homes destroyed in Norway fire

More than 100 homes were destroyed by fire on Friday near the city of Drammen in southern Norway as firefighters battled to contain the flames amid strong winds, rescue officials said. Thick black smoke covered the area, located some 50 km (30 miles) west of Oslo, but there were no reports of casualties or people […]

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Kıbrıs 17.07.2026 22:27

Israeli strikes kill Palestinians attending Gaza funeral for earlier strike victim

An Israeli airstrike killed at least eight Palestinians and wounded 20 attending a funeral in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip on Friday for a person killed by another Israeli strike on the area earlier in the day, Gaza health officials said. Those deaths, along with at least three Palestinians killed in separate Israeli airstrikes […]

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Kıbrıs 17.07.2026 21:49

Strong quake off Mexican coast rattles Guatemala and El Salvador, but leaves no damage

A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico’s southernmost state of Chiapas on Friday, shaking buildings as far away as Guatemala and El Salvador, though authorities said there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said emergency protocols were activated but that neither Chiapas nor the […]

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Kıbrıs 17.07.2026 21:15

SpaceX targets next week for another Starship launch attempt as shares slide on abort

SpaceX is targeting Monday for another attempt to launch its Starship rocket after a last-second abort during engine ignition on Thursday, a brief setback that nevertheless wiped roughly $100 billion from the newly public company’s market value. The company’s Starship rocket ignited its engines for a 13th test flight from Texas, but stopped short of […]

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Kıbrıs 17.07.2026 20:07

Suspect extradited from Romania over 3kg cannabis case

A 29-year-old man has been arrested following his extradition from Romania to Cyprus in connection with a 2024 drug case involving more than 3kg of cannabis, police said on Friday. Police said the suspect was wanted over the possession of 3.22kg of cannabis with intent to supply. He was arrested in Romania under a European […]

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Kıbrıs 17.07.2026 20:02

Supreme Court allows certiorari in illegal data case

The Supreme Court has allowed a person being investigated for illegal access to information systems, illegal interference with data and illegal interception, to file an application for a certiorari privileged writ, to determine the legality of an order allowing access to his telecommunications data, the court said on Friday. In its decision on Thursday, the […]

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Kıbrıs 17.07.2026 19:50

Witness in Zavrantonas retrial repudiates defence in cross examination

Court proceedings in the ‘Zavrantonas’ case continued on Friday with the cross examination of key prosecution witness Yiannis ‘Maronas’ Andreou, who on Thursday had told the court he had initially lied to the authorities. The defence lawyer for Giorgos ‘Zavrantonas’ Christodoulou said in court on Friday that Andreou had been given preferential treatment by the […]

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Kıbrıs 17.07.2026 19:46

46 beaches, two marinas currently flying Blue Flag

Forty-six beaches and two marinas are currently flying the Blue Flag of quality and sustainable management of coasts, and 25 of these beaches offer facilities for people with disabilities, the Cyprus Marine Environment Protection Association (Cymepa) said on Friday. The programme is run by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and is implemented in more […]

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Kıbrıs 17.07.2026 19:31

Polis Chrysochous urges public to help prevent fires

The municipality of Polis Chrysochous urged residents on Friday to take extra care as high temperatures increase the risk of wildfires. Residents were called on to refrain from activities that may cause fires, such as using spark-producing equipment or burning dry grass and waste. The municipality also advised residents to stay alert and report any […]

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Kıbrıs 17.07.2026 19:28

Appeals court upholds attempted murder sentence

An appeal lodged against a prison sentence imposed for two accounts of attempted murder has been dismissed by the court of appeals, which ratified the 16-year sentences as not being excessive, it was announced on Friday. In its decision issued on July 9, by which it upheld the ruling of the court of first instance, […]

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Kıbrıs 17.07.2026 19:14

Fire in Kokkinotrimithia buffer zone under control

A fire close to an abandoned shoe factory in the buffer zone of Kokkinotrimithia, Nicosia, that started at noon on Friday, has been placed under control. In a post on X, fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said four fire engines, two more from Atlas and Support Cy volunteer groups and a UN tanker had operated […]

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Kıbrıs 17.07.2026 19:14

Cinema by the sea arrives at Cyprus beaches

Outdoor films, screened under the warm, starry night sky, are a favourite summer activity. This season, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy films from around the world in some of Cyprus’ most charming locations. The Petridio Foundation brings back its Cinema By the Sea event series for four nights of movie magic with the […]

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Kıbrıs 17.07.2026 19:11

Christodoulides announces ‘developments’ in Isaac, Solomou case

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday said there have been “developments” regarding the case of Tasos Isaac and Solomos Solomou, who were both killed during two separate demonstrations in the buffer zone near Dherynia during August 1996. “I want to say that for us, for our government, what happened in August 1996, the murders which took […]

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Kıbrıs 17.07.2026 18:53

Minister urges hepatitis testing, vaccination

By Rebekah Gregoriades Viral hepatitis remains a “silent epidemic” despite progress in prevention and treatment, often causing serious liver damage before symptoms appear, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said on Friday. Speaking at a press conference organised by the liver patients’ association Promitheas ahead of World Hepatitis Day on July 28, Charalambides stressed the importance of […]

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