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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 08:20

Mostly clear skies as temperatures reach 39C inland

A seasonal low-pressure system continues to affect the region, with mostly clear skies expected across Cyprus on Tuesday. Winds will be mainly southwesterly to northwesterly, starting light at force 3 before strengthening to light to moderate, force 3 to 4. In southern coastal areas, they are expected to become moderate to strong at force 4 […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 08:17

Limassol-linked DP World eyes route around Hormuz

DP World, the global ports operator with a direct presence at Limassol port, is planning a new UAE east coast gateway that would allow cargo to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, as the war with Iran forces Gulf states to reconsider trade routes built around uninterrupted access to the waterway. According to an exclusive Financial […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 08:16

Christodoulides to meet von der Leyen, foreign leaders in Paris on Bastille Day

President Nikos Christodoulides is due to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and a number of foreign leaders in Paris on Tuesday, where he is attending France’s Bastille Day celebrations at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. Christodoulides travelled to the French capital on Monday evening to attend the traditional military parade […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 08:02

Limassol tourism slashed by a quarter despite signs of recovery

Major technology conferences, international business events and the growing presence of foreign companies in Limassol have become a vital buffer against a sharp decline in tourism this year, according to Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) Limassol president Christos Tsanos. In an interview with Entrepreneurial Limassol, a periodical published by the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 07:50

U.S. military renews strikes on Iran while tankers come under attack in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military carried out a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran on Monday as President Donald Trump reinstated a blockade of Iranian shipping and proposed charging a 20% fee to guard the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command said it began strikes at Trump’s direction just after the U.S. president told the “Hugh […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: shipping, Demetra, tourism, property, state workforce

A Cyprus-flagged container ship remained disabled off Oman, with one Indian seafarer still missing, after an Iranian strike sparked an engine-room fire, forced the crew to abandon the vessel and triggered another large-scale US attack on Iran.  The GFS Galaxy was struck near its stern at about 22:40 UTC on Saturday while travelling eastwards through the Strait of Hormuz, according […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 06:58

Cyprus human development authority invests €11.7m in Limassol businesses

The Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (Anad) paid out €11.7 million to businesses in Limassol between the start of 2025 and the end of the first half of 2026, reflecting the district’s strong participation in training and employment support schemes. The figures, provided by Anad to Entrepreneurial Limassol, a periodical published by the Limassol […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 06:40

North American growth drives Stellantis second-quarter recovery

Stellantis said on Monday preliminary second-quarter vehicle shipments rose 10 per cent from a ​year earlier to nearly 1.6 million units, driven ‌by strong growth in North America, its most important market. In North America, Stellantis vehicle shipments rose 38 per cent in the second ​quarter to 445,000 units, supported by new ​or refreshed models, […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 06:20

European authority sets new reporting standards for third-country bank branches

The European Banking Authority (EBA), the regulatory agency for the EU banking sector, recently published the final technical package for version 4.3 of its reporting framework. This release establishes new reporting mandates for third-country branches of financial institutions while simultaneously supporting a risk assessment data collection exercise for the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). The package […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 06:00

New EU financial platform moves closer to its 2027 launch date

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the primary European Union regulator and supervisor, has launched the collection of data from national authorities and officially appointed mechanisms today. This initiative represents the first major implementation phase of the European Single Access Point, known as ESAP, a platform designed to become the definitive digital home for […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 05:30

Limassol chamber of commerce says wastewater crisis could have been avoided

The Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel) has said the wastewater disruption that recently triggered an indefinite strike by tanker operators could have been avoided, arguing that it had warned the government for at least five years about the need for alternative disposal infrastructure. In an interview with Entrepreneurial Limassol, a periodical published by […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 04:24

State gets tough on asylum seekers breaking law

Authorities have revoked asylum status for nearly 100 people due to their involvement in criminal activity, as part of a new get-tough policy, media reported on Monday. On the instructions of Deputy Migration Minister Nicolas Ioannides, the Asylum Service removed asylum status for 95 individuals – 80 of whom are Syrian nationals. They are to […]

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Kıbrıs 14.07.2026 04:20

Our View: Is this the Cyprus police’s cruelest act?

The decision of the Paphos police to arrest the inconsolable and grief-stricken father of the three-year-old boy who fell to his death from a fourth-floor window in a Chlorakas hotel on Sunday afternoon must rank as one of the most insensitive and foolish decisions ever taken by the force. The father, who had arrived earlier […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 22:36

‘We have seen it’ – UN coy over reports of ‘looser’ Cyprus solution

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ spokesman Stephane Dujarric on Monday remained tight-lipped over media reports that the UN is seeking to bring about a “looser” solution to the Cyprus problem, after the reports resurfaced in British newspaper the Independent on Sunday. “I understand your interest and curiosity about the Independent article. We have seen it. […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 21:52

EU’s Kallas tells Turkey to ‘respect’ Cyprus’ sovereignty over gas pipeline

The European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Monday called on Turkey to “respect” the Republic of Cyprus’ sovereignty, after Turkey and the Turkish Cypriot authorities had last week signed an agreement which foresees the construction of a natural gas pipeline between Turkey and Cyprus. “On the eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus raised Turkey’s plan for […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 21:29

Two Greek Cypriots arrested in north handed three-day remands

The two Greek Cypriots who were arrested in the north on Sunday were both remanded in custody for three days on Monday. The Turkish Cypriot police informed the Cyprus Mail that both appeared in court on Monday to be issued remands, with their next court date set for Thursday. Additionally, the Turkish Cypriot police confirmed […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 21:11

Dana calls on Fitto to facilitate implementation of direct trade regulation

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman’s undersecretary Mehmet Dana on Monday called on newly appointed European Commission envoy for the Cyprus problem Raffaele Fitto to facilitate efforts to implement the EU’s direct trade regulation with the Turkish Cypriot community. “The European Council, in its decision taken in 2004, emphasised its commitment to ending the isolation of […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 19:40

Court debates evidence in Avakoum trial

The defence attorneys of the two Avakoum monastery clerics raised serious objections in court on Monday, challenging whether a number of pieces of evidence presented by prosecutors are in fact admissible. On trial are monks Nektarios and Porfyrios. They face charges including conspiracy to defraud, forgery and the use of false documents, theft by proxy, […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 19:33

Cyprus among European countries pledging more funds for Palestine

Cyprus was one of 11 European countries which, alongside the European Union, pledged a total of €41.7 million worth of what was described by the European Commission as “new contribution agreements” for the Palestinian authority. The funds will be channelled through Pegase, the EU’s mechanism through which it offers financial support for the Palestinian people, […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 19:11

Cypriot artist to stage more concerts

Beloved Cypriot singer and musician Alkinoos Ioannides has announced an extended summer tour, adding more concerts around the island. Joining him for these September concerts are renowned musicians who first performed with him 26 years ago to record the live album Ektos topou kai chronou. This summer, with just a limited number of performances planned, […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 18:38

Meta pulls new AI image tool following widespread privacy backlash

Meta has discontinued an AI feature launched last ​week that allowed users to generate images using public Instagram accounts, ‌after drawing widespread criticism over privacy concerns, including from a Hollywood union. “Our intent was to provide a useful creative tool and to give people control over whether their public ​content could be referenced in this […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 18:12

State allocates €27 million to support 142 voluntary organisations

The state has allocated €27 million to support 142 voluntary organisations providing social care services in Cyprus, Deputy Social Welfare Minister Clea Hadjistefanou-Papaellina announced on Monday. She was speaking during the fifth annual dialogue with voluntary organisations, and said the funding will assist organisations that serve older people, children, those with disabilities, victims of violence, […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 18:05

Person killed in ICE-involved shooting in Maine

A person was killed on Monday in a shooting involving U.S. immigration agents in Maine, a top state lawmaker said, days after a man was fatally shot by a U.S. agent during a traffic stop in Texas. “This morning a shooting occurred in Biddeford. A person was killed. ICE was involved,” Ryan Fecteau, the speaker […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 17:52

Business support pledged for gender equality

The Larnaca Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel) and Gender Equality Commissioner Josie Christodoulou discussed ways to strengthen women’s participation in business and promote equal opportunities during a recent meeting. The meeting, held on July 10, brought together Evel president Nakis Antoniou and Christodoulou, with both sides highlighting the importance of cooperation in developing initiatives that support gender equality and create a […]

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