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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 08:18

Three arrested as police step up overnight crime prevention operations

Three people were arrested during overnight police operations across Cyprus on Tuesday as officers continued coordinated patrols aimed at preventing serious crime and enhancing public safety. According to police, the arrests were made for offences including illegal stay. Officers also stopped and checked 492 drivers and 154 passengers, while carrying out inspections at 52 premises. Five reports were issued […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 08:06

Cyprus braces for 40C heat as clear skies continue

Temperatures inland are set to reach 40C on Wednesday, with mainly clear skies across Cyprus as a seasonal low-pressure system continues to affect the island. The weather will remain fine throughout the day, with light north-easterly to south-easterly winds in the morning becoming south-westerly to north-westerly by the afternoon at force 3 to 4 Beaufort. Winds […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 08:02

Public finance body targets SMEs and startups in Cyprus

Cyprus’ newly established Cyprus Business Development Organisation is expected to become operational within the next 12 to 18 months, despite legislation creating the institution having already been approved by parliament. The organisation is intended to become Cyprus’ first dedicated public development finance institution, helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups and self-employed professionals gain access […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 07:59

US and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia launched strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, saying they were responsible for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, prompting Iran to warn that blaming it for such attacks was a “major miscalculation”. The strikes on targets inside Iraq come as Oman proposed a new regional deal aimed at […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 07:50

Japan earthquake kills 13 as rescuers race to find survivors

Rescuers were frantically searching on Wednesday for survivors of a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that shook southern Japan, killing at least 13 people, knocking out power to thousands of homes and rupturing roads across the region. Eight people were pulled from the rubble of a partially collapsed shopping mall near the city of Kumamoto that was torn […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: tax reform, financial stability, real estate, Wealthyhood

The 50 highest-value property transactions completed in Cyprus during the first six months of 2026 were worth a combined €286.4 million, according to analysis released by real estate analytics firm Ask Wire. The analysis examined the country’s 50 largest property sales completed between January and June 2026, as well as how those transactions were distributed […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 06:50

Mercedes-Benz posts higher second-quarter profit on strict cost cuts

Mercedes-Benz (MBGn.DE) posted a higher profit in the second quarter helped by tough cost cuts, pushing its ‌shares up on Tuesday, but intense Chinese competition dented the outlook for car sales and revenue. The results were a rare respite for investors in the German automotive sector, which has been battered by mounting tariff costs and […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 06:20

UK retail inflation falls in July due to summer discounts

Average prices at British retailers rose by an annual 0.9 per cent this month, the ​smallest increase since December 2025, as the ‌men’s soccer world cup triggered supermarket discounts on alcohol and snacks, the British Retail Consortium said on ​Tuesday. “Retailers competed hard to limit prices rises, ​with a wave of summer promotions across ⁠food […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 06:00

Barclays first half profit beats forecasts at £6.1 billion

Barclays’ first half profits rose by a ​better than expected 17 per cent as it reaped bumper equities trading revenues from volatile markets, although ‌its shares dropped on Tuesday in a sign of high investor expectations for British banks. Profit before tax for the January to June period of £6.1 billion ($8.11 billion) was just […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 04:24

Cyprus highlighted for trafficking data collection in new EU study

Cyprus is among the European Union member states highlighted for its approach to collecting and reporting data on human trafficking, according to a study published by the European Commission on Tuesday. The Commission said that the study examines current challenges, good practices and possibilities for the further strenghteneing of the collection of statistics on human […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 04:24

From Cyprus to Ireland, Europe must deliver for the ocean

By Alexandra Cousteau In every coastal community, there comes a moment when the sea begins to feel different from how it should be. Fishers notice it first: fewer fish in the nets, seasons arriving out of step and balance, waters that once felt abundant becoming barren, habitats that once supported life now devoid of it. […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 04:20

Our View: Was cause of Larnaca fire human stupidity?

At the start of every summer a lot of reassuring words are spoken about Cyprus’ preparedness for fire season. More staff, more equipment, more technology and more millions are poured into resources, exercises and public awareness campaigns. Thankfully, so far this year temperatures have not been totally insufferable for July and the fires up until […]

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Kıbrıs 29.07.2026 00:02

Firefighters in France, Spain scramble to contain blazes as new heatwave looms

Firefighters raced on Tuesday to subdue huge wildfires that have forced unprecedented evacuations of tens of thousands of people across France and Spain, as Western Europe braced for another heatwave. The fires have torn through a region already battered by a blisteringly hot and dry summer. Crews were seeking to capitalise on more favourable weather […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 22:02

Pretrial custody of alleged NATO spy extended, Belgian prosecutor says

A Canadian woman of Chinese origin accused of spying while working as an intern at NATO’s military headquarters in Belgium will remain in pretrial custody for another month, a spokesperson for the Belgian Federal Prosecutor’s Office said on Tuesday. The Federal Prosecutor’s Office declined to give further details about the woman, who is suspected of […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 21:13

Trump, Zelenskiy discussed Patriot deal before funeral of Ukraine ally

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday discussed efforts to revive peace talks with Russia and a deal to allow Ukraine to make Patriot missile interceptors, ahead of the funeral of a U.S. senator who was one of Kyiv’s strongest backers. Zelenskiy held a private meeting with Trump in the Oval […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 20:31

Erdogan says Turkey aims to sign energy cooperation deal with Iraq

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Turkey aimed to sign a comprehensive energy cooperation deal with its neighbour Iraq as soon as possible, after talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in Ankara, adding that Iraq’s premier had offered to provide 1 million barrels of oil to Ankara. Speaking at a joint news conference […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 20:29

Demonstrations held across Nicosia over Guterres visit

The bicommunal peace initiative “United Cyprus” on Tuesday held two events in view of UN General Secretary Antionio Guterres’ visit to the island. In its first event, the group held a demonstration in support of federation outside the House of Cooperation in the buffer zone at Ledra Palace on Tuesday morning. A second event, organised […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 20:10

New format Cyprus ID cards to stay

The interior ministry on Tuesday said it has no intention to reverse a recent change where new ID cards will no longer feature the names of the bearer’s parents. For any biometric IDs issued as of July, the fields for the names of the parents have been removed. According to Politis, the decision was taken […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 19:49

Criminal investigator appointed to look into Kalo Chorio fire

The National Guard on Tuesday appointed Brigadier general Savvas Stefanou as criminal investigator to look into the fire at Kalo Chorio firing range on Monday afternoon, which led to a blaze in two nearby villages. It referred to Stefanou’s appointment as an “essential and necessary step” towards a comprehensive and objective investigation into the case, […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 19:40

Christodoulides expresses hope for ‘productive’ joint dinner

Ahead of his joint dinner with UN Secretary General Antionio Gueterres and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday evening said he was positive it would be as “productive” as his meeting with Guterres earlier in the day. “All I want to say is that I hope and wish tonight’s discussion will […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 19:29

Singing under the light of the full moon

This is a special week in the summer agenda as it welcomes not only the first weekend of August but also July’s last full moon. On Wednesday, July 29, as the bright full moon rises from the sea, the Medieval Castle of Larnaca hosts as special concert. Singer Vakia Stavrou and pianist Manolis Neophytou join […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 18:57

Yellow weather warning issued for Wednesday

The met department on Tuesday issued a yellow weather warning for temperatures climbing to around 40 degrees Celsius and above for Wednesday. The weaning will be in place from 2pm to 4.30pm. The met office also advised the public to refrain from practical activities exposing themselves to “meterological risks” and demonstrate overall caution regarding the […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 18:27

Boy brain dead after late meningitis diagnosis

An investigation has been launched into the brain damage caused to a child who is being treated in hospital for meningitis, it was made known on Tuesday. State health services (Okypy) are looking into the facts of the case following public complaints by a woman who said her four-year-old boy was now brain dead due […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 17:32

Ellinas Finance posts 2025 dividend to shareholders

Ellinas Finance Public Company Ltd on Tuesday confirmed the posting of dividend payments to eligible shareholders following its 2025 financial year results. The company announced that dividend entitlements were dispatched on the same day to shareholders who held shares at the close of trading on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on July 3, 2026. It […]

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