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Kıbrıs 10.07.2026 20:10

Cyprus decries Turkey’s energy MoU with north

Cyprus has decried the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Turkey and the occupied north for the development of an undersea natural gas pipeline. The foreign ministry said on Friday that the MoU in question constituted “yet another manifestation” of Turkey’s policy in the eastern Mediterranean and was “part of the ongoing efforts to […]

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Kıbrıs 10.07.2026 20:04

Erhurman acclaims ‘harmony’ with Turkey as Cyprus problem efforts continue

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Friday evening extolled the “harmony” of his cooperation with the Turkish government, as he met Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz at his official residence in Nicosia, with efforts both on the island and abroad ramping up with the aim of bringing about a resumption of negotiations in earnest on […]

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Kıbrıs 10.07.2026 20:01

Defence ministry, Oev sign crisis pact

The defence ministry and the Cyprus employers and industrialists federation (Oev) have signed a memorandum aimed at strengthening public-private cooperation on crisis management, the protection of critical infrastructure and national resilience. “Effective crisis management requires coordination and cooperation among all government agencies and society, including the private sector,” Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said. He described […]

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Kıbrıs 10.07.2026 19:58

Ecofin approves Cyprus’ revised recovery plan

The revised recovery and resilience plans for Cyprus, Lithuania, Finland, Luxembourg, Germany, Latvia, Slovenia and the Netherlands, as well as Hungary’s new €10 billion plan, were approved on Friday at the Ecofin in Brussels. During the council, Cyprus expressed support to the Irish EU presidency’s goal to secure a negotiating mandate at the October council […]

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Kıbrıs 10.07.2026 19:33

Unions warn over construction workers’ conditions

Trade unions Peo, Sek and Deok on Friday warned about the growing use of temporary workers in the construction sector, saying many are being forced to work in dangerous conditions and treated as “mere tools”. “Some employers are turning construction sites into places where medieval working conditions prevail, violating the collective agreement and the law […]

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Kıbrıs 10.07.2026 19:26

Turkish Cypriot mayor convicted of document forgery, jailed

Turkish Cypriot Ayios Sergios mayor Katip Demir was on Friday convicted of document forgery and sentenced to six months in prison. According to newspaper Ozgur Gazete, Demir had “forged a municipal council decision” in 2017, and on Friday became the first Turkish Cypriot mayor to receive a criminal conviction while in office. Born in 1959 […]

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Kıbrıs 10.07.2026 19:18

Flavours, high spirits and music at upcoming festival

Rural Cyprus is beautiful and buzzing this time of year as locals and visitors trade the city for a village break. Local community councils make sure to fill the summer months with entertainment, giving visitors a chance to experience Cyprus’ villages through fun activities. The quaint village of Vouni, in the district of Limassol, has […]

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Kıbrıs 10.07.2026 18:46

Over 25,400 Ukrainians under temporary protection in Cyprus

The number of Ukrainians under temporary protection in Cyprus has risen to 25,490, according to figures published by the European Union’s statistical service Eurostat on Friday. The figure, recorded in May, was up from 24,880 in April. Cyprus recorded the third-highest rate of temporary protection beneficiaries relative to its population, with 25.9 beneficiaries per 1,000 […]

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Kıbrıs 10.07.2026 18:37

IMF lowers global growth outlook due to war in Iran

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced this week a downward revision of its 2026 global economic growth forecast compared to its April projections, citing the ongoing war in Iran. The fund now expects global growth to reach 3.0 per cent, down from the 3.1 per cent it had anticipated in April 2026. Conversely, the IMF […]

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Kıbrıs 10.07.2026 18:14

Trump says US agreed to Iran’s request to continue talks, but ceasefire is over

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran had asked to continue talks and the U.S. had agreed, but that the ceasefire was over. His comments came after three Qatari and Saudi commercial tankers came under fire this week, prompting the U.S. to hit Iranian sites, and Iran to respond with strikes on U.S. […]

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Kıbrıs 10.07.2026 18:00

Larnaca identifies 1,084 dangerous buildings

The Larnaca district government (EOA) announced on Friday that 1,084 buildings have been identified as potentially dangerous, with the cost of removing safety risks estimated at €5.94 million. “Through the systematic updating of data, on-site recording and the evaluation of new reports from citizens, municipalities and communities, the register currently includes 1,084 potentially dangerous buildings, […]

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Kıbrıs 10.07.2026 17:54

Teachers, parents urge more school psychologists

Teachers’ union Oelmek and the secondary school parents’ association on Friday criticised the finance ministry’s reported decision not to include 60 additional educational psychologist posts in the 2027 state budget. In a joint statement, the two organisations expressed “deep disappointment and concern”, saying the finance ministry had rejected a proposal by the education ministry to […]

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Kıbrıs 10.07.2026 17:52

Turkey, Turkish Cypriots sign deal for natural gas pipeline

The Turkish government and the Turkish Cypriot authorities on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding which foresees the construction of a natural gas pipeline between Turkey and Cyprus. According to Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar, who travelled to the island to sign the agreement, it will stretch from the town of Anamur, which sits on […]

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Kıbrıs 10.07.2026 17:52

Old digital TV platform restored for three months

The previous Velister digital terrestrial television platform has been brought back into operation for a further three months to help viewers experiencing reception problems transition to the new system, the department of electronic communications said on Friday. The department, which falls under the deputy ministry of research, innovation and digital policy, said the old platform […]

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Kıbrıs 10.07.2026 17:47

Potato irrigation solutions probed at meeting with minister

Securing an adequate water supply for potato crops was discussed on Friday, with the agriculture ministry saying the issue would be taken up with the Water Development Department. In a meeting with Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, the potato growers complained that the cost of production had risen due to drought and international developments, saying that […]

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Kıbrıs 10.07.2026 17:44

Cypriot appointed as advocate-general to European Court of Justice

Cypriot lawyer Stephanie Laulhe-Shaelou was on Friday appointed as one of the 11 advocates-general to the European Court of Justice (ECJ), replacing the outgoing Nicholas Emiliou. She will serve in the post until October 6 next year, completing the remainder of Emiliou’s term, after he was initially appointed to the role for a six-year period […]

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Kıbrıs 10.07.2026 17:42

Witness says welfare services had grounds to seek removal order for Stylianos

A former liaison officer told the Nicosia district court on Friday that, based on her professional experience, there were sufficient indications for the Social Welfare Services to apply for a court order removing 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou from his family environment before his death. The witness, identified as S.K., was testifying in the ongoing trial examining […]

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Kıbrıs 10.07.2026 17:33

Municipalities threaten strike over ‘insufficient’ govt grants

The union of municipalities on Friday threatened that municipal workers across the island may go on strike if the central government does not increase the grants given to local authorities. Larnaca mayor and union of municipalities chairman Andreas Vyras said after a meeting of mayors that there is “unanimity” among them “for taking measures”, though […]

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Kıbrıs 10.07.2026 17:32

ESMA consultation aims to reduce business burden

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a public consultation, active until August 12, 2026, to gather feedback on proposed revisions to the Disclosures Delegated Act (DDA) under the European Union Taxonomy Regulation. This initiative follows a request from the European Commission on March 4, 2026, and seeks to enhance the usability, relevance, […]

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Kıbrıs 10.07.2026 17:14

School boards to manage €90m budget

School boards across Cyprus will manage a budget of more than €90.2 million during the 2025-26 academic year, the Pancyprian Federation of School Boards said on Friday. The federation presented a review of the first two years of the school boards reform during a press conference in Nicosia earlier this week. Schools Board president Nicos […]

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Kıbrıs 10.07.2026 17:12

US private equity firm launches £5.7bn takeover bid for easyJet

British low-cost airline easyJet accepted an improved takeover proposal from US private equity firm Apollo on Friday, triggering a bidding battle after the new £5.7 billion offer surpassed a rival proposal from Castlelake. Apollo’s offer, valued at £5.7 billion (approximately $7.7 billion), exceeds Castlelake’s bid and marks the start of what analysts described as a […]

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Kıbrıs 10.07.2026 16:40

Stefanou on Raouna row: Opposition to govt is not necessarily anti-Europeanism

Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou on Friday moved to defend his party’s decision to vote against a government bill which would have extended European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna’s term in office by five months amid a heated debate between the government and Disy, which also voted against the bill on Thursday night. “What is known […]

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Kıbrıs 10.07.2026 16:36

Questions continue over Drousiotis lawyer’s links to Mafia State probe

Questions regarding potential links between the lawyer of journalist Makarios Drousiotis, Leto Cariolou, and the investigator appointed by the anti-corruption authority to examine the allegations he had levelled in his book, Australian lawyer Gabrielle McIntyre continued on Friday, with media reports centring on the issue of how McIntyre was selected to lead the investigation. News website […]

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Kıbrıs 10.07.2026 16:27

MHV shareholders convene for annual general meeting

MHV Mediterranean Hospitality Venture Plc held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Friday, securing a full turnout of its share capital. The company confirmed that the meeting saw participation either in person or by proxy from members representing 120,200,720 listed ordinary shares and 85,165,000 non-listed shares, accounting for 100 per cent of the total issued […]

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