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Kıbrıs 09.07.2026 13:02

Island Oil expands fleet with two tanker acquisitions

Limassol-based Island Oil (Holdings) Ltd has announced the acquisition of two oil tankers, Island Polaris and Island Horizon, further expanding its owned fleet as it seeks to strengthen its position in marine fuel transportation.  The move forms part of the company’s long-term investment strategy, with Island Oil aiming to boost its logistics capabilities and support growing demand for […]

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Kıbrıs 09.07.2026 13:01

Putin rejects Ukraine peace talks, plans to escalate war, sources say

President Vladimir Putin is rejecting calls to negotiate peace with Kyiv, three sources close to the Kremlin told Reuters, with Ukraine’s recent drone strikes on Russia’s oil refineries and ports strengthening his resolve to keep fighting for now. Two of the sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that Putin was instead likely to escalate […]

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Kıbrıs 09.07.2026 12:58

Cyprus urges action for conflict-related sexual violence survivors at UN

Cyprus has called for stronger international action to support survivors of conflict-related sexual violence and end impunity for perpetrators, while highlighting the lasting impact of sexual violence during the 1974 Turkish invasion of the island. Speaking at a United Nations security council open debate on the women, peace and security agenda, Cyprus’ permanent representative to […]

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Kıbrıs 09.07.2026 12:46

Lidl Cyprus brings “Equality in Action”

A new video series about the importance of inclusion and the company’s commitment to a work environment where everyone feels like they belong. At Lidl Cyprus, equality and inclusion are an integral part of the daily work experience. With the aim of strengthening the dialogue around issues that affect everyday life in the workplace, the […]

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Kıbrıs 09.07.2026 12:42

Cannabis growing operation uncovered in Limassol

A 38-year-old man was arrested after the police officers uncovered an indoor cannabis cultivation operation at his home in Limassol, the police said on Thursday. Officers found a room converted into a cannabis growing facility during the search. They also seized 544 grams of cannabis, 12 cannabis plants, and cannabis seeds. The man is due […]

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Kıbrıs 09.07.2026 12:35

Disy slams Akel for putting ‘ideological obsessions’ over Cyprus solution

Disy on Thursday lambasted Akel after the party’s leader Stefanos Stefanou had on Wednesday declared that he would not support a solution to the Cyprus problem if it entailed direct involvement on the part of Nato. “In a period of intense geopolitical developments and international processes on the Cyprus issue, Akel chooses to place ideological […]

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Kıbrıs 09.07.2026 12:28

Keo approves €1.69 million dividend for shareholders

Keo plc shareholders approved a dividend of €1.69 million at the company’s annual general meeting on July 8, 2026, with the payment set to be distributed to eligible investors by August 17, 2026. According to an announcement on Thursday, the approved dividend amounts to 4 cents per fully paid share and will be paid from […]

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Kıbrıs 09.07.2026 12:10

CySEC highlights role during Cyprus EU Council Presidency

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Thurssday highlighted its contribution to Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union, saying it played an active role in negotiations on major legislative initiatives that will shape the future of Europe’s financial sector. With Cyprus’ six-month Presidency concluding on June 30, 2026, the regulator said […]

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Kıbrıs 09.07.2026 12:09

Fire brigade responds to 42 incidents in 24 hours

The fire brigade responded to 42 calls across Cyprus in the space of 24 hours, including 15 fires and five false alarms, authorities said on Thursday morning. One of the most serious incidents occurred in the Paphos district village of Peyia where a kitchen fire broke out. Firefighters brought the blaze under control within 30 […]

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Kıbrıs 09.07.2026 12:02

Is Boosting Factory safe for Valorant Boost? Honest review

When you wonder if Boosting Factory is Safe For Valorant Boosting, you most likely are not interested in all sorts of fancy things like hype. You need to know about the risks associated with using the service, what exactly does Boosting Factory do to minimize them, and which of them stay on your end. In […]

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Kıbrıs 09.07.2026 12:00

Trust becomes next big test for digital assets

The digital asset market is entering a more demanding phase, one in which technology alone is no longer enough. After years in which crypto was often discussed through the lens of speculation, volatility and disruption, the conversation is now moving towards something more serious, regulation, institutional confidence, real use cases and the ability of companies to prove that […]

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Kıbrıs 09.07.2026 12:00

Prize winning Cyprus wines

The 16th Cyprus Wine Competition took place back in April where 145 wines were tasted from 30 wineries. The competition was held under the auspices of the agriculture ministry, Cyprus’ EU presidency and the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV). It was judged by a seven-member committee of experts chaired by French oenologist Dominique […]

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Kıbrıs 09.07.2026 11:57

Hormuz shipping risk deepens as US strikes Iran and Tehran fires back

The security situation around Iran’s southern coast worsened again on Thursday, after the US launched a fresh round of strikes on Iranian targets and Tehran responded by firing at US-linked positions in Gulf Arab states, deepening fears over the safety of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.  The latest escalation follows several days of attacks on […]

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Kıbrıs 09.07.2026 11:51

British bases ‘lied to us’ about listening antennae, mayor says

Kourion mayor Pantelis Georgiou on Thursday accused the British bases’ administration of “lying” to his municipality over the placement of communications antennae in the Akrotiri base area. “We now have the final picture of what will be done by the British because what they had initially told us had nothing to do with what will […]

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Kıbrıs 09.07.2026 11:49

Iran to bury slain Supreme Leader in culmination of mass funeral

Iran buries its slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday at the country’s holiest shrine, with his son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei still hidden from public view after being disfigured in the strike that killed his father. The burial in Mashhad in northeast Iran follows a week of mass funeral processions, rallies and mourning […]

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Kıbrıs 09.07.2026 11:38

30th July Auction: BidX1 offering over 80 Lots before the Summer Break

BidX1, the property auction platform, has announced its upcoming auction on Thursday 30th July, offering homebuyers, investors, cash buyers and developers an exciting opportunity to secure real estate in Cyprus ahead the summer break. The latest catalogue will be BidX1’s largest auction of the year so far, offering over 80 Lots on the day including […]

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Kıbrıs 09.07.2026 11:29

Bank of Cyprus and Wealthyhood launch investing app

The Bank of Cyprus and Wealthyhood have launched a co-branded investment platform aimed at making investing more accessible in Cyprus, with the app available to all residents regardless of whether they are customers of the bank. The launch marks the first major milestone in the strategic partnership between the Bank of Cyprus and European wealth […]

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Kıbrıs 09.07.2026 11:12

Smuggled tobacco products found in Ayia Napa trailer

Hundreds of packages of smuggled tobacco products were found in a trailer in Ayia Napa on Wednesday, the customs department and the police said on Thursday. The owner was not present during the operation and has not been found yet. The trailer was located in a “public area”, the customs department said. It added that […]

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Kıbrıs 09.07.2026 11:00

Cyprus real estate shifts toward a multi-speed regional model

Cyprus’ property market is evolving beyond a single national narrative, with regional differences, affordability pressures and changing buyer priorities increasingly defining its direction. At the same time, policymakers and industry leaders are grappling with how to sustain growth while ensuring housing remains accessible, planning becomes more efficient and development keeps pace with the country’s long-term […]

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Kıbrıs 09.07.2026 10:56

Food delivery driver beaten, robbed in Limassol

A 23-year-old food delivery rider was robbed and beaten in Limassol on Wednesday night, the police said on Thursday. According to the police, the man was riding his motorcycle at around 9.50pm in the Kato Polemidia area when he was approached by three individuals who attacked him and beat him with sticks. The perpetrators stole […]

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Kıbrıs 09.07.2026 10:39

France and Morocco bring post-colonial ties and family feel to Boston

France and Morocco meet in a World Cup quarter-final on Thursday with their post-colonial ties coursing through the fixture, from Morocco players born and developed in France to the close friendship between Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi, forged during their time together at Paris St Germain. With the build-up, match and aftermath subject to a […]

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Kıbrıs 09.07.2026 10:38

From conference ticket to last-mile taxi: building an events travel policy that pays for itself

Corporate events travel is one of the fastest-growing and most logistically complex slices of business travel — yet most company policies still treat a twelve-person delegation like a single salesperson catching a Tuesday flight. Here is what the numbers actually say, and what a policy built for events covers. Global business travel spending hit a […]

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Kıbrıs 09.07.2026 10:36

Revolving door of women’s champions spins on with surprise last four

Less than a fortnight ago, practically no one would have picked Marta Kostyuk, Linda Noskova, Karolina Muchova and Coco Gauff as the Final Four at Wimbledon. After all, the unlikely quartet did not exactly have a grasscourt record to boast about, with only Muchova having even reached the quarter-finals at the All England Club before. […]

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Kıbrıs 09.07.2026 10:30

Six arrested as police issue 416 traffic fines overnight

Six people were arrested across the island overnight during the police’s regular overnight traffic operations. The arrests involved alleged drug possession, drunkenness and disorderly conduct, traffic offences, and people living in Cyprus without the requisite residence documents. Officers stopped 554 vehicles and checked 666 drivers and passengers, while carrying out inspections at 48 premises, leading […]

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