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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 18:39

Cyprus showcases defence ties with France at Bastille Day parade

Cyprus reaffirmed its close defence partnership with France on Tuesday as National Guard personnel marched in the Bastille Day military parade in Paris. National Guard Chief Lieutenant General Emmanouel Theodorou attended the celebrations at the invitation of chief of the armed forces of France Lieutenant General Fabien Mandon, joining official events marking France’s national day. […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 18:09

Cyprus playing no part in ongoing European VAT fraud probe

Cypriot authorities have had no involvement in an ongoing European VAT fraud investigation other than the sharing of information, it was reported on Tuesday. Citing sources in Cyprus familiar with the issue, the Cyprus News Agency said that so far authorities on the island have cooperated in the criminal probe “in the context of the […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 18:02

Shein executive chairman to step down as IPO nears

Shein ​Executive Chairman Donald Tang will step down as his mission of taking the company public nears completion, three sources with direct knowledge of ‌the matter told Reuters, after three years as the public face of the global fast-fashion retailer. A Chinese American billionaire who began his career in banking, Tang has acted as the […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 18:01

Teen wins triple gold at STEM Olympiad

Sixteen-year-old Nikola Savic won three gold medals at the International STEM Olympiad Grand Final in Rome, raising the flag of the Republic of Cyprus on the podium after claiming top honours in mathematics, science, and technology and engineering. The competition, held from July 2 to 8, brought together 1,154 finalists and guests from 54 countries, […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 17:54

Education ministry spending €125m on upgrading schools

Twenty three major school infrastructure projects worth over €125 million are currently underway and will be completed for the 2026 to 2027 academic year, the education ministry said on Tuesday. These projects aim to make public schools safer, more modern and better equipped for students and teachers. Key investments include the new technical school of […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 17:49

Free coffee offered for reusable cup campaign

Coffee lovers who bring a reusable cup to participating cafés on July 18 will receive a free coffee as part of the Bring Your Own Cup Day campaign, organised by City Friends Club to encourage the reduction of single-use waste. The initiative will run from 9am to 11am at 19 cafés across Limassol, Paphos, Nicosia […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 17:41

Larnaca district authority secures millions in EU funding for green and digital projects

The Larnaca district government (EOA) has secured over €39 million in European funding for infrastructure projects, water management, and the district’s green and digital transition, authorities said on Tuesday.  Since its establishment, the EOA has consistently utilised European funding to modernise services, enhance environmental sustainability and build resilient infrastructure for residents. Around €11 million has […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 17:20

Cypriot student startup wins European innovation award

A team of Cypriot university students behind agritech startup LIVIA has won the European Innovation of the Year award at Gen-E 2026, Europe’s largest entrepreneurship festival, after representing Cyprus in Riga, Latvia. The team had qualified for the European finals after winning the JA Cyprus Company of the Year competition in April. Alongside the innovation […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 17:19

Russia accuses Ukraine of terrorism in Sea of Azov as Kyiv opens new front in war

Russia on Tuesday accused Ukraine of terrorism over its escalating attacks on shipping in the Sea of Azov, a route that handles about a quarter of its grain exports. Ukrainian drones hit 11 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov overnight, Kyiv’s drone forces commander said. In a statement on Telegram, Robert Brovdi said the […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 17:10

Lebanon, Israel hold US-brokered talks in Rome to implement framework deal

Lebanon and Israel resumed talks on Tuesday in the Italian capital, with Beirut hoping for progress towards securing an Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon under a U.S.-brokered deal, although expectations for swift progress were low. U.S.-led diplomacy has emerged since Hezbollah and Israel returned to war on March 2 amid the wider regional conflict, moving […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 17:08

Health ministry issues heat safety advice as temperatures soar

The health ministry on Tuesday urged the public to take extra precautions as temperatures are set to climb above 40C, warning that extreme heat can pose serious health risks. People are advised to stay informed through official weather forecasts and heatwave warnings and, where possible, remain in cool, shaded or air-conditioned places. The ministry also […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 17:02

Man questioned after bullets found at Limassol court

A 43 year old man was taken in for questioning after bullets were found in his possession while entering Limassol District Court on Tuesday morning. Police were alerted after security checks at the court detected the ammunition. Officers immediately arrived at the scene and removed the man, taking him for further questioning to Limassol police […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 16:58

Finance minister hails Cyprus role in advancing EU economic agenda

Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union made a significant contribution to advancing major legislative files in the fields of the economy and public finances, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Tuesday as he presented the presidency’s record in areas under his ministry’s responsibility. In addition, he said the presidency helped strengthen the […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 16:48

Fitto will engage with ‘both communities in Cyprus’

The European Commission’s new envoy for the Cyprus problem Raffaele Fitto will engage with “both communities in Cyprus”, commission spokeswoman Louise Bogey said on Tuesday. “Fitto will engage with all relevant stakeholders and counterparts to prepare the ground for the resumption of negotiations and to support the establishment of trust among all relevant parties and […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 16:26

Environmental groups seek answers over planned Akamas festival

Three environmental organisations on Tuesday called for immediate clarification from the environment department over the organisation of a three-day music festival near protected areas of the Akamas peninsula. BirdLife Cyprus, Terra Cypria and the environmental organisations’ federation (Opok) said they had submitted a joint letter to the department requesting information on whether authorities were aware […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 16:22

EU aviation body reinstates Middle East flights warning

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on Tuesday reinstated and toughened its warning to airlines operating in the Middle East, telling them to avoid the airspace of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and over the Gulf of Oman as the U.S.-Iran war flared up again. Just a week ago, EASA withdrew its […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 16:19

Shipping minister holds inaugural meeting with communications officials

Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis on Tuesday held a formal meeting with the new Communications Commissioner Marios Pieri, as well as the new Assistant Communications Commissioner Georgios Georgiou. This introductory encounter provided an opportunity to examine matters of mutual interest and to explore various methods of fostering closer ties between the two public bodies. […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 16:10

Cyprus and US deepen security partnership

Cyprus and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation on migration, border security and regional stability during high level meetings held in Nicosia on Tuesday. US undersecretary for strategy, policy and planning at the department of homeland security Rob Law has also discussed Cyprus’ progress towards joining the US Visa Waiver Programme during […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 16:02

Oev hosts workshop on reducing electricity costs in Cyprus

The Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) is set to host a high-level workshop tomorrow, July 15, 2026, at 14:00 at its headquarters in Nicosia to address the urgent need for reducing the cost of electricity in Cyprus. The workshop will feature the participation of the Energy Minister Michalis Damianos, alongside key stakeholders active in […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 15:46

Anastasiou resigns as Edek leader

Edek leader Nikos Anastasiou announced on Tuesday he is stepping down from the role, saying he had failed in his attempt to unite the party following its historic defeat in the parliamentary elections earlier this year. His resignation comes just 50 days after the vote, which left the party without parliamentary representation for the first […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 15:37

Rivalry and revenge: the long, bitter relationship between England and Argentina

Antonio Rattin in 1966. Diego Maradona in 1986. David Beckham in 1998. The matches are the stuff of legend. And on Wednesday, Argentina and England return to the World Cup stage. But this time – for the first time – it will be a World Cup semi-final, a coveted place in Sunday’s final at stake. […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 15:35

Mind-blowing facts about Christopher Nolan movies

Christopher Nolan’s magnum opus The Odyssey hits cinemas this week amid a promotional campaign blitz and some criticism. Moviegoers jumped at the opportunity to bash Nolan for having the audacity to cast Lupita Nyong’o, a black actress, as Helen of Troy because… to be perfectly honest, I have no idea, and I will most certainly […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 15:19

Aradippou opposes proposed shelter for unaccompanied minors

Aradippou municipal council unanimously opposed plans for a shelter for unaccompanied migrant minors, it said on Tuesday citing concerns over the decision-making process rather than the children themselves. The proposal was for the shelter to be set up in an existing house in the town centre, near a primary school and both public and private […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 15:15

University of Limassol: Empowering the next generation for an ever-evolving world

Higher education is being reshaped by forces that extend far beyond the classroom. Artificial intelligence, automation, the green and digital transitions and new forms of work are altering the knowledge and capabilities expected of graduates. Students and families are also looking for more than a degree title. They want to understand how a programme develops […]

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