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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 09:33

Pasyxe changes guard as Pantazis takes over presidency

Cyprus hoteliers association Pasyxe has elected Yiannos Pantazis as its new president, with Thanos Michaelides stepping down after three years in the role, as the association marked its 90th anniversary and unveiled a new digital platform aimed at strengthening decision-making across the hotel sector. The change in leadership took place during Pasyxe’s annual general meeting […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 08:44

12 arrested in overnight police operations

Twelve people were arrested as part of islandwide police operations in urban areas on Tuesday night. The arrests were made in connection with offences including theft, robbery, traffic offences and illegal stay in the Republic. During the operations, police stopped and checked a total of 582 drivers and 206 passengers. Police also inspected 40 premises, […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 08:30

ECB gives eurozone banks four months to counter AI cyber threats

The European Central Bank on Tuesday gave eurozone banks four months to draw up plans to counter AI-enabled cyber threats ​that could undermine confidence in the financial system and disrupt ‌payments. The move reflects mounting concern among regulators about advanced AI models such as Anthropic’s Mythos whose cyber capabilities have become so powerful that access […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 08:21

Pakistan cargo plane missing after losing contact near Karachi

A Pakistan-registered Boeing BA.N 737 cargo plane with five crew members on board lost contact with air traffic control on Tuesday night after reporting a navigational system problem on its way to Karachi, Pakistan aviation authorities said. Early flight data indicated the 27-year-old converted freighter operated by K2 Airways from Sharjah in the United Arab […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 08:18

Today’s weather: Mainly clear with isolated afternoon storms

On Wednesday, it will be mostly clear with an increased chance of cloud cover and isolated afternoon storms. Temperatures will range from 36 degrees Celsius in the interior, around 30 degrees on the west coast, around 32 degrees on the rest of the coast and around 24 degrees in the higher mountains. Light winds will […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 08:02

Eurobank and Alpha Bank lead Axia’s banking picks

Greek and Cypriot bank shares are expected to continue outperforming, with investment firm Axia-Alpha Finance raising its target prices and maintaining buy recommendations, while identifying Eurobank and the Bank of Cyprus as its preferred investment choices. In its latest report, whose findings were shared by Greek business outlet Insider, the investment firm said the positive […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 07:57

Iran targets US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait after American strikes

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they targeted U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait on Wednesday after the U.S. launched a wave of military strikes on Iran in response to attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. In the latest blow to the fragile ceasefire agreement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it carried out […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 07:53

Switzerland edge Colombia on penalties to reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954

Switzerland’s Ruben Vargas stroked home the decisive penalty to beat Colombia 4-3 in a shootout after a goalless 120 minutes, sending the Swiss into their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954 and a clash with holders Argentina. The shootout swung in Switzerland’s favour when their goalkeeper Gregor Kobel saved Cucho Hernandez’s penalty after Davinson Sanchez […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: tourism, economic outlook, construction, Cyta, BoC, energy

Telecommunications provider Cyta has signed an agreement to acquire the RedMax Data Centre in the Latsia Industrial Area, marking a strategic investment aimed at expanding Cyprus’ digital infrastructure and strengthening the country’s position as a regional data hub. The agreement also includes the expansion and upgrade of the facility, with development set to proceed in […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 07:02

Visa launches threat intelligence platform to combat cyber fraud

Card payment company Visa this week announced the launch of the Visa Threat Intelligence Platform (VTIP), a sophisticated solution designed to assist financial institutions in identifying and addressing cyber threats before they escalate into fraud and financial losses. The platform leverages the same advanced cybersecurity technologies and capabilities that the company currently uses to protect […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 06:50

Bank of England announces plan to relax bank capital requirements

The Bank of England on Tuesday set out plans to relax rules ‌on how much capital banks have to hold against shocks, aiming to align requirements for British banks more closely with international standards as regulators globally come under pressure to revisit requirements aimed at shoring up resilience. The BoE’s Financial Policy Committee said it […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 06:30

Eurobank launches new business banking programme for Greek construction sector

Eurobank this week announced the launch of a new programme titled Business Banking Construction Sector, which is designed to provide specialised financial solutions to one of the most vital areas of the Greek economy. The programme expands the bank’s existing strategy of creating bespoke solutions tailored to the specific needs of individual professional sectors and […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 06:00

Air passengers to gain better protection under new EU regulations

European Parliament members voted on Tuesday to approve extensive changes to air passenger rights, aiming to secure faster compensation and improved transparency for travellers. The new regulations, passed with 646 votes in favour, 12 against, and 3 abstentions, mark a significant update to the existing framework which has been in place since 2004. Passengers will […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 04:24

After success of Christmas Villages, Easter Villages to follow

An Easter Villages scheme to attract more visitors to Cyprus’ rural and mountainous communities during the Easter period will be launched in 2027, the deputy tourism ministry said on Tuesday. The initiative, approved by the cabinet last week, will invite municipalities and communities along the Heartland of Legends route to apply for funding. Ten locations […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 04:20

Our View: Further questions circle Mafia State investigation

Speaking to state television on Monday, Leto Cariolou, the lawyer of Makarios Drousiotis, author of Mafia State, slammed the decision to hand over to the council of ministers and police all the documentation of the investigation into the allegations contained in the book. She said this decision, of the legal council, which was handling the […]

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Kıbrıs 08.07.2026 02:03

‘Racket and heart’ as Djokovic tames Auger-Aliassime to return to Wimbledon semis

Novak Djokovic reached an eighth straight Wimbledon semi-final after grinding down Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 6-7(4) 7-6(10-4) in an epic battle on Tuesday to set up a showdown with reigning champion Jannik Sinner. Having surpassed Roger Federer for most match victories at the All England Club with his 106th win in the last […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 22:01

Gauff and Zverev break new ground, Osaka bows out (wrapup)

American Coco Gauff and Germany’s Alexander Zverev both broke new ground at Wimbledon on Tuesday but Naomi Osaka’s title hopes evaporated on a boiling hot day at the All England Club. Hot weather warnings might have furrowed the brow of men’s defending champion Jannik Sinner but he tamed German veteran Jan-Lennard Struff 7-5 7-6(4) 6-3 […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 21:27

Resolution on 1974 Cyprus sexual violence ‘incomprehensible’, German MEP says

The scheduled European Parliament vote on a report into the sexual violence suffered by Cypriot women during Turkey’s invasion of 1974, which is set to take place on Wednesday, is “incomprehensible”, German MEP Irmhild Bossdorf, of far-right party the Alternative for Germany, said on Tuesday. “The Cyprus conflict is one of the topics at today’s […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 21:13

Egypt denied World Cup quarter-final place by late Argentina comeback

Holders Argentina survived a massive scare and staged a comeback with three late goals to earn a 3-2 win over Egypt on Tuesday which sent them through to the World Cup quarter-finals, after Egypt had a goal inexplicably ruled out by the video assistant referee. They will meet Switzerland or Colombia in Saturday’s quarter-final in […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 20:41

Employers charged as undeclared workers found

Thirty-nine undeclared salaried employees were identified by the labour inspection department in April following checks at 156 locations, the department said on Tuesday. Sixteen fines, totalling to €88,200, were given. The department said that the purpose of the inspections was to raise awareness of the consequences of undeclared work. Of the 156 premises, 147 were […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 20:30

Decades on, woman graduates from high school

A middle age woman who got her high school leaving certificate (apolytirio) with top honours decades after she left school was on Tuesday congratulated by Education Minister Athena Michaelidou. Anastasia Constantinou who graduated by attending classes at night school. Michaelidou said she was a source of inspiration for every citizen. Constantinou said completing her education […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 20:27

Welfare reform to make it more responsive to people’s needs

The welfare services are undergoing a “restructuring” making them more responsive to people’s needs, the government said on Tuesday, but skeptical MPs countered that the proof is in the pudding. Briefing the House labour committee, Deputy Social Welfare Minister Clea Hadjistefanou-Papaellina spoke of an ongoing effort “to boost social cohesion, protect vulnerable groups and build […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 19:59

MEPs implored to ‘take care of open wounds’ ahead of 1974 sexual abuse vote

Greek member of the European Parliament Eleonora Meleti on Tuesday told her fellow MEPs that she had promised that “someone will finally take care of these open wounds” as the parliament debated her report into sexual violence committed against women and girls during Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus in 1974. “This is not just a resolution […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 19:33

Witness speaks of ‘many alarm bells’ in Stylianos case

The family liaison officer who was assigned to Stylianos Constantinou, the 15-year-old boy who ended his life by suicide in 2019, on Tuesday told the Nicosia district court that “many alarm bells” had been raised regarding his living conditions in the years leading up to his death. She was speaking as a prosecution witness in […]

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