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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 19:00

US commander warns troops their videos help Iran

The top U.S. commander for the Middle East has warned troops that cellphone videos shared online can help Iran target American bases, and sources told Reuters some deployed personnel could soon be ordered to surrender their phones. Any crackdown on mobile communications would add a new dimension to the conflict for the thousands of U.S. […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 18:59

Investigation examines chain of command over Kalo Chorio fiasco

Questions over who authorised the destruction of ammunition at the Kalo Chorio firing range have moved higher up the military chain of command, with information suggesting the commander of the 70th Engineer Battalion acted on instructions from the National Guard general staff before the wildfire that spread to nearby communities. According to Politis, the investigation, […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 18:53

Greece welcomes Guterres’ support for Cyprus solution

Greece’s foreign ministry on Wednesday said it welcomes United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ support for efforts towards a solution to the Cyprus problem, after Guterres’ visit to the island concluded with a tripartite meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman. Guterres, the ministry said, “remains firmly committed to the good offices’ […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 18:49

Fengaros Festival: a new location, six stages and over 60 musicians

The time has finally come for one of the biggest summer music festivals to open its doors. This week, between July 30 and August 1, Fengaros Festival transforms Petrides Farm Park into a meeting ground for music lovers, artists, creators and festival-goers. More than 60 musicians take part in the festival this summer as Fengaros […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 18:37

Annita: Guterres’ visit keeps prospect of resuming negotiations open

House President Annita Demetriou on Wednesday said that United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ announcement of his intention to hold a new enlarged meeting “keeps the process and the prospect of resuming substantive negotiations open”. Guterres had announced his intention to hold a new enlarged meeting following a tripartite meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 18:30

Red alert issued for forest fire risk on Thursday

The forestry department warned that the risk of forest fires will reach Red Alert level on Thursday, urging the public to exercise extreme caution to prevent fires. The department appealed to people to be particularly careful during outdoor activities and to avoid any actions that could ignite a blaze. Anyone who sees smoke or fire […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 17:53

Forest fire near Polis Chrysochous brought under control

A forest fire that broke out near Prodromi in the municipality of Polis Chrysochous on Wednesday afternoon has been brought under complete control, the forestry department said. The blaze started at 3.54pm in the Alonia area and was fully contained by 4.10pm after burning around five acres of wild vegetation. Eight forestry department firefighters with […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 17:27

Guterres praises efforts of missing persons committee

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres expressed “deep appreciation” for the work of the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) during a visit to its anthropological laboratory in Nicosia on Wednesday. Guterres was briefed by the committee’s Greek Cypriot, Turkish Cypriot and UN members on its humanitarian work before observing the scientific procedures used to identify missing […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 17:27

Cyprus growth forecast lowered as inflation outlook worsens

Middle East tensions weigh on Cyprus economic prospects Cyprus’ economy is expected to slow down in 2026 as inflation accelerates, according to updated economic projections published on Wednesday by the Economics Research Centre of the University of Cyprus (CypERC), which cited the continuing conflict in the Middle East as a key source of uncertainty. The […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 17:22

Yellow weather warnings issued for next two days

The Met Office issued two yellow warnings on Wednesday for high overnight and daytime temperatures, with hot conditions expected to continue into Thursday. The first warning will be in force from 9pm on Wednesday until 6am on Thursday, when the minimum temperature in Nicosia is forecast to remain at or above 26C. A second yellow […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 17:06

Wimbledon broke attendance record despite World Cup clash

Wimbledon enjoyed a record attendance and generated nearly 5 billion social media “impressions” despite competition from the soccer World Cup, the All England Club said on Wednesday. A cumulative 550,151 fans passed through the gates during the fortnight, slightly up on 2025, with many purchasing tickets on the day via Wimbledon’s famous queue. Daily attendance […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 17:03

Burnham pledges to fix England’s ‘unfair’ adult care system

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged on Wednesday to overhaul England’s adult social care system, saying he wanted to work with other parties to better fund a service where costs for users had become as unfair as those for U.S. healthcare. Successive governments have failed to reform adult social care, for which families can pay […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 16:52

Turkey calls for end to ‘Greek Cypriot side’s intransigent stance’ after Guterres visit

Turkey’s foreign ministry called for an end to “the Greek Cypriot side’s intransigent stance” after United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres concluded his trip to Cyprus on Wednesday. “We welcome with appreciation the efforts put forth by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the Cyprus issue since the beginning of his tenure,” it said. It added that […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 16:19

Municipalities to stage three-hour strike over state funding dispute

The Union of Cyprus Municipalities will stage a three-hour protest strike on August 3 as a first measure of reaction, having rejected the government’s latest funding proposal, which they claim shifts the burden of local government reform onto citizens. The municipalities’ union deemed the interior ministry’s proposal insufficient, warning that lack of funding would lead […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 16:05

Two cases of FMD under investigation

Two suspected cases of foot and mouth disease (FMD) are under investigation following initial positive results pending confirmation, head of the veterinary association Demetris Epaminondas said on Wednesday. “There are some positive tests. However, this alone is not enough to characterise a case as a confirmed case,” he said The two cases, which were made […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 16:02

Cyprus clears state aid for €6 million AI initiative

State Aid Control Commissioner Stella Michaelidou has ruled that the grant scheme for financing the operation of the Cyprus AI Factory Antenna Pharos-CY is compatible with European Union state aid rules, clearing the way for the implementation of the artificial intelligence initiative. The decision was issued on July 17, 2026, following the formal notification of […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 16:00

Police report 23 in Paphos electric scooter crackdown

Twenty-three people were reported during a targeted operation against the illegal use of electric scooters and other personal mobility devices (PMDs) along the Paphos seafront on Tuesday evening, the police said on Wednesday. Twenty were cited for various violations, with three reported for riding scooters on the pedestrian walkway, where it is prohibited; their scooters […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 15:54

Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with aiding terrorism, he gives Moscow the finger

Russia said on Wednesday it had charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activity, alleging that his hugely popular messaging app was being used by Ukrainian spies to organise attacks inside Russia. In response, Telegram’s official account on X posted an image of the Russian-born billionaire making an obscene gesture with his middle finger. […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 15:51

‘I am more hopeful about a Cyprus solution than I was before Guterres came’

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Wednesday said that he is now “more hopeful” that a solution to the Cyprus problem can be achieved than he was before United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived on the island at the beginning of the week. “I see Guterres’ visit to the island as important and positive. I […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 15:33

Altamira Real Estate’s live auction at Latchi Panorama its most successful to date

Altamira Real Estate has successfully concluded another Live Bidding Event, this time at Latchi Panorama in Droushia, Paphos, with all 26 apartments within the development securing new owners. The event was the company’s most successful of its kind to date, attracting the highest level of participation ever recorded at one of its Live Bidding Events, […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 15:32

Cyprus revenues from Kronos gas project expected to stay modest

Gas field decision unlocks domestic energy opportunities, expert says 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 […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 15:30

TV series to chill with in August

Best Medicine – August 4, Netflix Based on the long-running British comedy-drama series Doc Martin, Best Medicine tells the story of Dr Martin Best, a brilliant Boston surgeon who abandons his prestigious career after developing a fear of blood. Still wanting to practice medicine but with no obvious way forward, he decides to become the […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 15:21

Cypriot lawyer suing UK Met police and RSPCA over mistreatment of cat

Cypriot former human rights lawyer Katherine Theodotou, aged 79, said she would be suing the Met police and the royal society for the prevention of cruelty to animals (RSPCA) after her disabled cat was seized and died in foster care soon after. According to Theodotou, she was pushed to the ground violently when officers opened […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 15:12

Fire in Choletria brought under control, two homes saved

Two homes were saved from a wildfire near Choletria in the Paphos district on Wednesday afternoon as firefighters brought the blaze under control. Choletria community president Haris Pazaros told the Cyprus News Agency that the fire broke out in the Souskiou area, between Asprokremos and Choletria. He added that firefighting crews were in the area […]

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