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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 12:40

Hybrid cars take majority share of Cyprus vehicle market

Electric vehicle market share inches higher in Cyprus amid European shift Cyprus’ motor vehicle registrations increased by 13.2 per cent during the first half of 2026, with hybrid cars accounting for more than half of all new passenger saloon car registrations, according to figures released by the Statistical Service (Cystat) on Wednesday. The latest figures […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 12:30

Could Cyprus film make it to the Oscars?

A Cyprus film could contend for an Oscar after the deputy ministry of culture has for the first time opened submissions to select the island’s official entry in the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. The decision to call for submissions comes from the deputy ministry of culture through, the official […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 12:20

Cyprus investment funds assets fall to €11.2bn — €2.9bn invested in local economy

The assets under management of Cyprus’ collective investment sector fell to €11.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to figures published on Wednesday by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), reflecting a 1.97 per cent quarter-on-quarter decline. CySEC’s latest quarterly statistics bulletin showed that it supervised 312 management companies and undertakings of […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 12:10

Sheeran keeps up England tradition with World Cup camp visit

England swapped the training pitch for a musical interlude last week when British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran visited their World Cup base in Kansas City. The England team posted video on their app on Tuesday showing the 35-year-old performing his hit “Castle on the Hill” for players and staff during some down time ahead of their […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 12:10

Democracy is being tested says Christodoulides

Measures to encourage greater participation and dialogue are crucial to ensuring that citizens feel included and represented, President Nikos Christodoulides said during a roundtable discussion on the current state of democracy held in Athens on Wednesday. “I do not believe that democracy is in decline, but we cannot ignore that it is being tested,” he […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 12:02

Zverev and Kostyuk bid to continue dominance in quarter-finals

The Wimbledon quarter-finals continue on Wednesday with Alexander Zverev taking on sixth seed Taylor Fritz, while Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk bids to reach a first Wimbledon semi-final against former runner-up Jasmine Paolini. Ninth seed Linda Noskova will look to overcome Belgium’s Elise Mertens, and the last Briton standing Arthur Fery faces French Open runner-up Flavio Cobolli. […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 11:59

Cyprus reaffirms global shipping role during London visit

Cyprus will continue to play an active role in shaping international maritime policy, with a focus on sustainability, competitiveness and safe navigation, Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis said during a working visit to London from July 6 to 9.  The visit centred on an event hosted by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), on the sidelines of […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 11:47

€37,188 of cheques bounced in June

The value of bounced cheques issued in Cyprus rose to €37,188 in June, despite only a slight increase in the number of cases, figures released on Wednesday by the Central Bank of Cyprus showed. A total of 16 bounced cheques were recorded during the month, up from 13 in June 2025. Their combined value also […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 11:42

Govt losing money over pleasure boat docks, audit office warns

Pleasure boat dock operators’ refusal to pay annual management fees in full to the government upon receipt of planning permission is costing the government money, the audit office warned in its latest report on Wednesday. The audit office examined the cases of six pleasure boat docks, for which planning permission was granted between June 2018 […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 11:31

Golden passports case against former minister adjourned until September

The trial of former transport minister Marios Demetriades in relation to “suspicious” naturalisations under Cyprus’ citizenship through investment scheme, commonly known as the ‘golden passport’ scheme, was on Wednesday adjourned until September. Demetriades and nine other defendants, seven natural persons and two legal entities, will now appear in court on September 14, facing charges of […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 11:25

France approves controversial police bill critics call a ‘licence to kill’

French lawmakers have approved a proposed law that would give police officers involved in shootings the benefit of the doubt, which critics have dubbed a “licence to kill”. The proposition, a longstanding demand of the far-right, would mean that officers who killed someone by shooting would be presumed to have acted within the limits of […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 11:25

Businesses urged to take measures against Legionella this summer

Businesses, hotels and healthcare facilities have been urged to step up precautions against Legionella this summer, as higher temperatures increase the risk of the bacteria developing in water systems, the labour inspection department said on Wednesday. The combination of heat and greater use of cooling systems can create conditions that allow the bacteria to grow […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 11:11

Cyprus to honour international investors at 14th annual awards ceremony

The 14th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards are due to take place on Thursday, July 9, at the Hilton Nicosia to recognise foreign companies that have made significant contributions to the national economy and society. Organised by investment promotion agency Invest Cyprus and presented by professional services firm PwC Cyprus, the ceremony will be held […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 11:02

Ukrainian drones hit industrial, energy targets across Russia in night of major strikes

Ukraine’s overnight drone attacks on Russia killed one person and damaged numerous industrial sites and two empty oil tankers, local authorities said on Wednesday, as Ukraine’s campaign against Russian energy infrastructure rages on. The governor of Russia’s Saratov region, Roman Busargin, said on Telegram that one person was killed, civilian industrial sites were damaged and […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 10:58

The Cypriot founder turning online fashion inspiration into shopping

Cypriot founder Nicole Georgiou has launched i spy in London, a new fashion-tech platform aiming to rethink the way people discover, save and shop the outfits they see online.  The 25-year-old former finance professional, who moved from Cyprus to London seven years ago, officially unveiled the app at How Matcha in Marylebone, marking the first public launch of a platform […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 10:57

Thousands march as Khamenei’s funeral procession crosses into Iraq

Mourners marched through Iraq’s holy city of Najaf on Wednesday, following the coffin of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as his six-day funeral procession, which drew huge crowds in his home country, pressed on across the border. People carrying large portraits of the late leader gathered along the route and chanted “Death to America” […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 10:33

Limassol food delivery driver attacked

A 21-year-old food delivery driver was assaulted and robbed by three men in Limassol in the early hours of Wednesday, police said. The driver was in his vehicle when he was reportedly approached by three suspects riding scooters at around 1am. The men forced open the driver’s door, pulled the 21-year-old from the vehicle and […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 10:25

Two arrested over bronze theft in Limassol

Two people have been remanded in custody over the theft of a bronze sculpture in Limassol and a vehicle at the end of June. The 25-year-old woman and the 37-year-old man remanded by the Limassol district court for seven days on Tuesday. They were located in a stolen car by patrolling officers in Limassol after […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 10:13

Mall of Cyprus Supports the “Back to School Supplies for ALL Children” Campaign

Mall of Cyprus is supporting the “Back to School Supplies for ALL Children” campaign, an initiative of the Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council, aiming to help all children start the new school year with the essential school supplies they need. For many families, preparing for the return to school can be challenging. Through this campaign, every […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 10:10

Visa Announces Visa Threat Intelligence Platform to Strengthen Cyber and Fraud Defence

New platform brings together cyber and payments intelligence to help institutions detect threats earlier and reduce downstream fraud risk Visa (NYSE: V) announced the launch of the Visa Threat Intelligence Platform (VTIP), a new solution that helps financial institutions detect and respond to cyber threats that can lead to fraud and financial loss, leveraging the […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 10:03

The true cost of imported LNG – and what it means for electricity prices

For years, public debate in Cyprus has focused almost entirely on the international price of LNG. Every discussion about importing natural gas eventually arrives at the same question: what will LNG cost? It is an understandable question – but increasingly the wrong one. The price Cyprus pays for LNG is only one component of the […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 10:00

Limassol rises, but the city beneath still matters

Limassol has never been a city that stands still. Ships entering the port, families walking the seafront, traders opening their shops, children growing up around the old neighbourhoods, people leaving and returning, sometimes with money, sometimes with memories, have always shaped its rhythm. Even for a city used to movement, the past two decades have […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 10:00

A night of short films by the sea

Open-air film screenings by the sea. Sounds like a perfect summer evening and that is exactly what is coming to Limassol this Friday as the International Short Film Festival of Cyprus and the Rialto Theatre present an outdoor cinema experience. While the festival prepares for its 16th edition this autumn, it makes the most of […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 09:36

Yellow weather warning for isolated storms

A yellow weather warning for isolated heavy storms was issued by the met department on Wednesday. The warning is valid from 11am till 6pm and the thunderstorms are expected to affect mainly mountainous and inland areas. During this time, thunderstorms and hail is possible, with rainfall expected to locally exceed 35 millimeters per hour.

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