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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 15:15

University of Nicosia: Building international reach with purpose

FROM research excellence and business relevance to international expansion through UNIC Athens and frontier initiatives such as UNIC Evolve, the University of Nicosia is building a model of higher education defined by strategic focus, innovation and measurable international impact. A strategy with global reach At a time when many universities speak about becoming “the university […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 15:09

UK paper claims UN envoy exploring new Cyprus settlement plan

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ personal envoy on Cyprus Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, is exploring ideas for a new Cyprus settlement framework aimed at bridging the gap between the two sides, Britain’s Independent newspaper said on Monday. It stressed that the proposals do not constitute an official United Nations plan but rather ideas being considered to […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 15:00

Cryptocurrency news: MoneySimpler offers retirees a passive income plan of $918 a day

As the demand for retirement income planning continues to grow, more and more investors are beginning to rethink how to obtain long-term, stable additional income. Instead of chasing short-term market fluctuations or high-risk investments, they opted for a regulated quantitative trading solution from MoneySimpler AI, which automatically executes trading strategies. The company offers automated, standardized […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 14:58

Greek frigate Nikiforos Fokas replaces Elli in Cyprus

The Hellenic Navy frigate Nikiforos Fokas has replaced the Elli after the latter completed an almost 100-day deployment as part of Greece’s contribution to Cyprus’ defence. The changeover was confirmed to the Cyprus Mail by Defence Ministry spokesman Christos Pieris. Like the frigates Kimon, Psara and Elli before it, Nikiforos Fokas is equipped with Greece’s […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 14:56

How Cyprus businesses adapt to rising cybersecurity threats

Digital technology has given business speed, but it has also brought new risks. Today, cybersecurity is no longer just a task for the IT department – it’s the foundation of a company’s survival. Attackers are no longer only hunting giant corporations. Smaller businesses often become soft targets because their defenses are weak. For example, Cyprus […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 14:30

Purpose Communications wins GOLD at the Cyprus Event Awards

Purpose Communications has won a Gold award at the Cyprus Event Awards for “Prognosys Turns 20: A Celebration of Innovation and Legacy”, the 20th-anniversary event designed and delivered for Prognosys Solutions. The project received the top distinction in the Corporate Events, Seasonal/Anniversary category at the awards ceremony held on Friday, 10 July 2026, at Ayia Napa Marina. The award-winning project marked […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 14:30

Allies to muster more air defence aid for Ukraine as battlefield momentum shifts

Western allies will seek to secure more air-defence commitments for Ukraine when they meet in Paris on Monday, as shortages have left it increasingly exposed to Russian ballistic missiles, despite recent shifts in momentum on the battlefield Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will be joined by at least 25 leaders for a meeting of the Coalition […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 14:28

Christodoulides welcomes appointment of EU special representative for Cyprus

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday welcomed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s decision to appoint Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto as the European Union’s special representative for Cyprus. Christodoulides said the appointment of one of the Commission’s most senior officials demonstrates the EU’s increased interest in the Cyprus issue and its readiness to play a […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 14:20

Top real estate developers in Cyprus 2026: Why property gallery leads the pack

Cyprus continues to draw international buyers thanks to its climate, EU membership, and residency-linked investment programs. But when you’re buying property in a foreign country, choosing which developer to trust matters just as much as choosing where to buy. There’s no universal formula for picking the right real estate company — it depends on your […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 14:19

‘One of the greats’: actor Sam Neill dies

New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly on Monday at the age of 78. after recovering from cancer, his family said in a statement. Here is some reaction to the news: NEW ZEALAND PRIME MINISTER CHRISTOPHER LUXON IN A SOCIAL MEDIA POST: “Sir Sam Neill was one of the greats. He started out when there […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 14:17

Finance ministry confirms deadline for latest treasury bill series

The Finance Ministry announced on Monday that the 13-week Treasury Bills under its TB13D26 series are set to reach their final maturity date on July 24, 2026. Following this schedule, the last day of trading for these specific government securities on the regulated market will be July 20, 2026. The ministry confirmed that the securities […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 14:10

Cyprus state workforce rises to 55,162 in June

The total number of state employees in Cyprus reached 55,162 in June 2026, according to figures released by the statistical service (Cystat) on Monday, representing an increase compared with the same month a year earlier. The latest data showed that the state workforce grew by 333 employees, equivalent to 0.6 per cent, from 54,829 in […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 14:04

Children’s social media curbs planned across EU, von der Leyen says

The European Union will move to limit young children’saccess to social media across the 27-member bloc, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, in what would be the biggest such effort to date to guard against online dangers. Von der Leyen presented a paper from two experts recommending a tiered approach, with […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 14:00

EU funds could be redirected to support Cyprus tourism

Cyprus could redirect money from its Thalia 2021-2027 programme to support tourism businesses affected by the conflict in the Gulf and wider instability in the Eastern Mediterranean, the European Commission confirmed. The clarification followed a parliamentary question by Cypriot MEP Michalis Hadjipantela, who warned that the regional crisis had already led to booking cancellations, weaker […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 13:48

EU appoints Raffaele Fitto as special representative for Cyprus

The European Commission on Monday formally appointed Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto as its new special representative for Cyprus, confirming his role in supporting UN-led efforts to reunify the island. In a statement, the Commission said that, in his new capacity, Fitto “will contribute to the settlement process under the auspices of the United Nations”, working […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 13:40

Cyprus still trails EU on hospital beds

Cyprus had 3,211 hospital beds in 2024, the highest number recorded in the past decade, according to the latest figures released by Eurostat. The total was up from 3,062 in 2023 and corresponded to 329 hospital beds per 100,000 inhabitants, compared with 320 a year earlier. Despite the increase, Cyprus remained below the EU average […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 13:25

Audit Office warns over permanent prefab classrooms

The widespread use of prefabricated classrooms in Cyprus’ public schools has become a permanent or semi-permanent solution to overcrowding, the Audit Office said in a special report released on Monday, highlighting serious shortcomings in the planning, oversight and management of school infrastructure. Auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou stressed that the Audit Office does not object to the […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 13:15

Cypriot climbers scale Armenian peaks

Two groups of mountaineers representing Cyprus have climbed Armenia’s highest peaks in an expedition aimed at celebrating the close ties between the two countries. Among the climbers, 13-year-old Peresvet Larin became the youngest Cyprus resident to successfully reach the southern summit of Mount Aragats, at an altitude of 3,879 metres. He was accompanied by fellow […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 12:40

‘Enough said’: midfield engine Bellingham stamps his authority

There are players who decide games and those who change not just a match but the mood around it, elevating it to something else altogether. England’s Jude Bellingham showed he belongs to the latter camp with an authoritative performance against Norway. After England beat Norway 2-1 in extra time in their World Cup quarter-final on […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 12:38

Cyprus backs EU plan to mobilise €80bn for tech firms

Cyprus on Monday confirmed its support for the second phase of the European Tech Champions Initiative (ETCI 2.0), joining all EU member states in backing a European investment drive that aims to mobilise up to €80 billion for fast-growing technology companies. The initiative was first presented in Brussels last week, on the sidelines of the […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 12:38

Second suspect arrested in robbery case against elderly Limassol woman

A second suspect was arrested on Sunday in connection to a three-week-old case about a 77-year-old woman who had €26,000 in property stolen from her, the police announced on Monday. The alleged robbers stole the property from a parked vehicle in Limassol. It occurred on June 22, and the first suspect, a 28-year-old man, was […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 12:34

Cyprus bets on degrees in English to become a regional education hub

A government plan to develop the island into a regional centre of academic knowledge, research and innovation saw parliament pass bills allowing state facilities – the University of Cyprus (UCy) and the Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) – to offer undergraduate degrees in languages other than Greek, helping internationalise them. The move “expands the ability […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 12:33

Action Named AGENCY OF THE YEAR for the Second Consecutive Year at the Cyprus Digital Marketing Awards

Action received 33 category awards and the Grand Award, securing a total of 34 distinctions Action Global Communications has been named AGENCY OF THE YEAR for the second consecutive year at the Cyprus Digital Marketing Awards, strengthening its position among Cyprus’ leading communications and digital marketing agencies. Action secured 33 awards across the individual categories […]

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Kıbrıs 13.07.2026 12:08

Disy questions absence of Famagusta district from public hospital upgrade plans

Disy vice-president Yiannis Karousos has criticised the government’s latest announcements on public healthcare infrastructure, questioning why no new projects were announced for Famagusta district. In a statement issued on Monday, Karousos said President Nikos Christodoulides had spoken of projects “in every district” and infrastructure “for every citizen, wherever they are”, yet no investment had been […]

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