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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 15:52

Limassol municipality to collect bulky waste in Agios Ioannis area

The Limassol municipality will carry out a collection of bulky and unwanted items in the Agios Ioannis area on Friday as part of its cleaning campaign, authorities said on Wednesday. Residents in the affected streets can leave old furniture, mattresses, wooden items, bulky objects and plastic toys outside their homes from the previous afternoon. The […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 15:52

Ecologists protest killing of stray dogs in Paphos forest

The Ecologists movement on Wednesday expressed its strong opposition to proposals to kill stray dogs in the Paphos forest as discussed in a meeting between government services and the forestry department on Monday. “A modern society cannot accept the killing of defenceless animals as a solution,” said the party’s animal action group coordinator, Anthi Mouzouri. […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 15:46

MP who lost mother to violence, pledges war on femicides

Direct Democracy MP Diana Constantinides has pledged to clamp down on violence against women during her five-year term, having borne the burden of losing her mother at a young age. Her mother, she revealed on Sigma TV this week, was Christine Constantinides from Sweden, who in 1993 was raped, murdered and dumped in Kotsiatis landfill. […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 15:35

Farage’s election gamble could see him face one challenger – Count Binface

A gamble by Nigel Farage, leader of Britain’s populist Reform UK, to trigger an election for his own parliamentary seat could mean the only opponent he will face during campaigning is a man with a trash can on his head, better known as Count Binface. Farage, 62, under investigation in parliament over millions of pounds […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 15:31

Why SaintQuant is becoming a notable no-code AI trading platform for crypto, stock & futures traders in 2026

Financial markets in 2026 are faster and more data-driven than ever. Crypto trades around the clock, stocks swing on AI-sector rotation and earnings momentum, and futures react to macro data in seconds. For retail traders, watching every chart across every asset class by hand has become almost impossible. That pressure is one reason search interest […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 15:30

Korantina Homes: Shaping the future of real estate in Cyprus

Cyprus’ real estate sector has entered a defining period. Demand is no longer shaped only by location, square metres or proximity to the sea. Today’s buyers, residents and investors are looking for places that offer design & construction quality, top-tier services, privacy, long-term value and a lifestyle that reflects the way Cyprus itself is evolving. […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 15:24

Crypto assets moving into mainstream finance, Cyprus regulators say

The future of payments will depend on trust, effective supervision and responsible innovation, senior officials from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) and the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) said during a conference on cryptocurrencies and digital assets held in Limassol on Tuesday. The conference focused on cryptocurrencies, digital assets and the future of […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 15:16

Hoteliers say Cyprus tourism needs stronger crisis playbook

Cyprus’ tourism sector remains under pressure from the fallout of the Middle East crisis, although the picture has improved since June, new hoteliers association Pasyxe president Yiannos Pantazis said.  In an interview with Politis Radio, Pantazis appeared cautiously optimistic about the rest of the season, noting that the sector had taken a hit in March and April, when cancellations increased and new bookings slowed. However, […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 14:54

Cyprus in trouble with the EU over waste, energy, anti-money laundering and minimum wage

Cyprus was wrapped over the knuckles by the European Commission yet again on Wednesday for failing to implement EU waste recycling targets, its restrictive energy-installation policies, and its failure to implement both anti money laundering directives and enshrining adequate minimum wages into national law. “The decision is part of the Commission’s enforcement efforts to remove […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 14:22

Cabinet approves €6.35m in new support for FMD farmers

The cabinet approved an extra €6.35 million for livestock farmers affected by foot and mouth disease on Wednesday. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou stated the government is committed to supporting the sector’s recovery. The package includes €4.85 million for compensation payments to farmers for losses of livestock, milk, and animal feed, plus an additional €1.5 million […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 14:19

Alpha Bank Cyprus advances digital banking strategy

Alpha Bank Cyprus on Wednesday announced that it has completed the implementation of Salesforce Financial Services Cloud (FSC) as part of a new investment aimed at accelerating its digital transformation and strengthening its customer-focused operating model. The bank said the new customer relationship management (CRM) platform has been fully operational since April 30, 2026, describing […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 14:17

Summer group exhibition looks at city as an Urban Kaleidoscope

A new exhibition joins Limassol’s art scene this July, as Gallery 45 presents the summer group exhibition Urban Kaleidoscope. Up and running until the end of September, this showcase brings together the work of ten local and international artists exploring the dynamic relationship between art and urban life. Vibrant, multidisciplinary and colourful, the showcase includes […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 14:12

Trump turns on Spain and demands Greenland as NATO summit exposes cracks

President Donald Trump threw a summit of NATO leaders into disarray on Wednesday as he demanded the United States cut trade ties with Spain and made renewed claims on Greenland, irking another NATO ally Denmark. Speaking in the Turkish capital Ankara, Trump called Madrid a “terrible partner” in NATO as he railed against allies for […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 14:06

No racist element in Turkish Cypriot attack says government

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Wednesday moved to stress that given that it is now believed that the weekend’s attack on a Turkish Cypriot man in Ayia Napa was carried out by a group of Swedish tourists, there was no racial or sectarian motive behind it. “The only comment we have to make is that […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 13:58

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) strengthens the Shell service station network with a new strategic location in Aradippou

The new addition strengthens the Shell service station network in the Larnaca district and brings Coral Cyprus’ network to 42 service stations nationwide Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee), which holds the licence to use the Shell trademark in Cyprus, has proceeded with the acquisition of a new service point in Aradippou, further strengthening the network of […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 13:54

Hostage crews face worsening crisis as piracy threat returns off Somalia

The humanitarian crisis aboard the Palau-flagged tanker MT HONOUR 25 is worsening, with 17 seafarers still being held more than two months after the vessel was hijacked in waters off Somalia.  The warning was issued through the DCoC/JA, the International Maritime Organisation, IMO-backed regional maritime security framework for the Western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden, whose 22 signatory states said […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 13:53

Turkey ‘will have to bend its own intransigence’ on Cyprus, Letymbiotis says

Turkey will be required to exhibit flexibility in its position regarding the Cyprus problem, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Wednesday, as he faced questions over the day’s Nato summit, which was taking place in Ankara. He was first asked about the planned meetings of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with European Council president Antonio […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 13:14

Woman told to refund €11,000 in social benefits

A woman who over the period of two years received social benefits has reportedly been told to pay back a sum of over €11,000 in government support. According to Phileleftheros, the payment was initially suspended as soon as the authorities learned that the woman, who had been receiving minimum guaranteed income since 2016, had been […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 13:13

Seven Cypriots head to Balkan U20 Athletics Championships

Seven young Cypriot athletes will represent the island at the Balkan Under 20 Athletics Championships in Craiova, Romania, on Saturday, with two aiming to secure qualification for the World Under 20 Championships. According to the Cyprus Amateur Athletics Association (Koeas), the team includes five male and two female athletes competing across sprint, hurdles, jumping and […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 13:08

Stylianos’ case postponed for a day

The court case into the suicide of 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou was postponed on Wednesday due to a setback in proceedings. During Wednesday’s hearing before the Nicosia district court, the hearing of the main witness who served as a liaison officer for Stylianos’ case during the period between 2010 and 2011 was rescheduled for Thursday at […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 13:08

Paphos beach water polo festival attracts 42 teams

More than 220 athletes from across Cyprus took part in the 10th Neapolis University Pafos Beach Water Polo Festival, held from July 3 to 5 at the Paphos municipal baths. The tournament featured 42 teams competing in Under 10, Under 12, Under 14, Under 16 and open categories. Organised by Neapolis University Pafos and Cyprus […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 12:59

Anagnostopoulos officially on Mafia State probe team

Criminologist Ilias Anagnostopoulos is officially on the team of independent criminal investigators in the Mafia State case, following Wednesday’s approval by the cabinet. Anagnostopoulos is replacing Christos Mylonopoulos, who recused himself last week. The rest of the team will be arriving in Cyprus early next week to begin the investigation on the basis of the […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 12:48

Ellinas Finance announces full repayment of Series B bond

Ellinas Finance Public Company Ltd announced on Wednesday the successful repayment of its Series B bond, which reached its maturity date. The company formally notified the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) that it has discharged all liabilities associated with the bond issuance, which was originally floated in 2021. In addition, the company stated that it has […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 12:44

Hormuz attacks and Super Typhoon Bavi put global shipping on alert

International shipping is facing a fresh wave of uncertainty, as security risks in the Strait of Hormuz intensify following new attacks on commercial vessels, while Super Typhoon Bavi threatens to disrupt key trade routes and port operations across Taiwan and eastern China.  Maritime risk consultancy EOS Risk Group has raised its assessment for vessel transits through the Strait of […]

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