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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 20:11

Only 20% of 190,000 traffic camera fines successfully served

Only one in five attempts to serve traffic camera fines has been successful, lawmakers heard on Wednesday, as authorities defended the current enforcement process while work continues on legislation that would allow fines to be served electronically. Figures presented to the House legal affairs committee by the road transport department showed that just 20 per […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 19:48

British wildcard Fery beats Cobolli to reach semis as fairytale continues

Britain’s Arthur Fery became only the fourth wildcard to reach the men’s singles semi-finals at a Grand Slam as his dream Wimbledon run continued with a 6-4 7-6(4) 6-0 victory over Italian ninth seed Flavio Cobolli on Wednesday. Born in France to French parents but having grown up five minutes from the All England Club, […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 19:35

Families mourn 26 killed in deadly Sri Lanka prison riot

Dularika Perera, 38, only found out her cousin was among 26 people killed in the worst Sri Lankan prison riot in years when his photo was sent to her on WhatsApp. The seven prison officials and 19 prisoners died in two days of fighting between two groups of inmates at the prison in the coastal […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 19:15

Summer cinema thrives in Larnaca

Summer and cinema go hand in hand and in Cyprus we thankfully don’t have to look far to find a screening. Larnaka Cinema Society continues its weekly open-air screenings, bringing a different film from world cinema to the courtyard of the Pierides Museum every Tuesday night. Three more films are on the agenda for July. […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 18:57

Police arrest 52 migrants in crackdown on illegal stay and employment

Police arrested 52 people in Larnaca and Paphos on Wednesday for illegally residing in Cyprus as part of a coordinated operation targeting illegal migration and unlawful employment. The operation was carried out by the Immigration Service as part of ongoing efforts by police and the deputy migration ministry to combat illegal migration and illegal employment. […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 18:49

The hidden runners: referees keep pace with players and pressure

When a World Cup match turns on a split-second decision in the dying moments, the referee is expected to be in the right place at the right time — no small ask when battling everything from Miami humidity to Mexico City’s lung-busting altitude. While fans focus on players chasing goals, referees are sprinting just as […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 18:17

Music, cinema and theatre nights at village festival

“This summer has a special meeting point,” say the organisers of the Curium Festival 2026 as they reveal its summer agenda. “This edition brings together people, the arts and experiences in a rich events programme.” Running from July to September, music, theatre and children’s performances will run alongside an outdoor cinema series, spanning the region […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 18:14

Christodoulides: EU presidency leaves Cyprus better placed to advance national goals

Cyprus has emerged from its presidency of the Council of the European Union stronger, more influential and better equipped to advance its national interests, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday, arguing that the six-month term had generated lasting political capital that extends well beyond its legislative achievements. Presenting the government’s assessment of the presidency alongside […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 18:06

Trump says US will give Patriot missile license to Ukraine

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States will give a license to Ukraine for Patriot missiles as he said both Russia and Ukraine want to see the war settled. “We’re going to give a license to you to make Patriots. That’s pretty cool. This way, you can’t complain that we’re not giving […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 18:02

Cyprus regulator sanctions firm for failing to report change

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has imposed an administrative fine of €2,000 on Topsmart Investments AIFLNP V.C.I.C. Limited. The decision was finalised by the CySEC board during a meeting held on June 8, 2026, following a review of the company’s regulatory compliance. The regulator determined that the company committed a violation of the […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 17:47

CBC shares euro adoption experience with Montenegro central bank

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) hosted the governor of the Central Bank of Montenegro and a senior delegation on July 7, with discussions focusing on Cyprus’ experience of European integration, central banking operations and preparations for eventual participation in the Eurosystem. According to the a statement from the central bank, CBC governor Christodoulos Patsalides […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 17:31

Cyprus leads EU in air conditioning energy usage

Cyprus recorded the highest share of household energy consumption devoted to air conditioning and cooling in the European Union in 2024, according to figures released on Wednesday by Eurostat, highlighting the growing impact of hotter weather on domestic energy demand. The latest figures show that 16 per cent of final household energy consumption in Cyprus […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 17:08

Attorney-general defends recusal over Mafia State probe

Attorney-general George Savvides on Wednesday defended his decision to recuse himself from the anti-corruption authority’s Mafia State report investigation, telling parliament that the move was necessary to preserve impartiality. “If we had done the opposite, they would have hung us out to dry,” he said. Appearing before the House legal affairs committee alongside deputy attorney-general Savvas […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 16:49

Export slump hits Cyprus beer deliveries

Total beer deliveries from breweries in Cyprus fell by 2.7 per cent in June 2026, compared with the same month last year, driven largely by a sharp decline in exports, according to data released by the Statistical Service on Wednesday. The total volume of beer delivered to the domestic market and for export reached 4,716,070 […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 16:39

IOC lifts Russia suspension, athletes to return to international competitions

The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday, marking a significant step towards Russia’s reintegration into the Olympic fold ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the ROC was suspended in October 2023 for recognising regional Olympic councils in Russian-occupied […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 16:33

“Which celebrities attended the Slimmer of the Year event, the surprises, and the big winners”

On Friday, June 19, 2026, Monte Caputo hosted a spectacular evening full of excitement and emotion, as the participants in the “Slimmer of the Year” competition experienced the culmination of a year of hard work and dedication. With beloved hosts Platonas Mouratidis and Ioanna Lambropoulou at the helm of the evening, the event was literally […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 16:29

The CARE FOR RARE Project Steering Committee assessed the project’s progress and outlined the next steps for its implementation

The Karaiskakis Foundation hosted today the Annual Meeting of the Steering Committee of the CARE FOR RARE project, with the participation of representatives from the Swiss Embassy in Cyprus, the Swiss-Cyprus Cooperation Program – Cyprus Cooperation Program, the project partners, and key national stakeholders, with the aim of evaluating the project’s progress to date and […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 16:20

North property magnate arrested after Trikomo fire

Fifty-two-year-old property developer Ahmet Noyan appeared in court in Trikomo on Wednesday after having been arrested on suspicion of negligence after one of the many buildings constructed by his company in the area caught fire at the weekend. Noyan was arrested on Tuesday alongside two other directors of the Noyanlar group, which describes itself as […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 16:15

‘The climate crisis is here’: Cypriot MEPs demand more wildfire protection

Cypriot members of the European Parliament on Wednesday demanded that the island be offered more protection from the consequences of wildfires as the Strasbourg plenary session discussed the European Union’s preparedness to deal with fires and heatwaves in the future. “The climate crisis is here, even if the conservative [United States President Donald] Trump imitators […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 16:03

On the path to becoming Europe’s leading snack brand: Alesto unveils a fresh new look and a clear focus on quality and conscious enjoyment

Alesto, the brand for nuts and dried fruits of Lidl, is undergoing a strategic evolution. At the heart of this transformation is the creation of a unique brand identity: Alesto is evolving from a classic product brand into a modern brand centered on enjoyment. With a sharper brand profile and new packaging, Alesto is being […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 15:58

EU parliament adopts report on 1974 Cyprus sexual violence

The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted a report into the sexual violence suffered by Cypriot women during Turkey’s invasion in 1974, with 575 votes in its favour, 33 votes against and 43 abstentions. All six Cypriot MEPs voted in favour of the report, though the parliament’s rapporteur on Turkey, Nacho Sanchez Amor, was among the […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 15:57

Three remanded over Larnaca robbery and kidnapping case

Three men who were arrested after having robbed and kidnapped a 65-year-old man in Larnaca were on Wednesday remanded in custody for six days after appearing at the Larnaca district court. The police had said earlier in the day that they were investigating a case of “robbery, kidnapping, theft, assault, and causing actual bodily harm”, […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 15:56

Cloud Office is expanding into Cyprus, ushering in a new era of multi-cloud and Agentic AI

Nicosia, July 8, 2026 — Cloud Office, one of the fastest-growing providers of innovative cloud solutions, announces its official expansion into Cyprus. Following its highly successful entry into the Greek market in late 2024, which has since resulted in its business has quadrupled on an annual basis, the establishment of a new office in Cyprus […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 15:55

Sek urges employers to protect workers from extreme summer heat

The Cyprus Workers’ Confederation (Sek) has urged employers to implement measures to protect staff from heat stress, noting that prolonged exposure to high temperatures can seriously harm health and may be fatal, according to a statement on Wednesday. The union said heat stress should not be viewed as merely an uncomfortable part of working during […]

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