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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 19:14

Lympia comes alive with hot summer concerts

The music nights sound loud and clear this summer as more and more curated evenings are added to the What’s On agenda. ARK Productions by Downtown Live brings hot summer concerts to the rural Nicosia district. Next in July’s calendar are six concerts by renowned artists of the Greek and international music scene. Coming to […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 18:42

Cyprus finance minister heads to Brussels for key EU talks

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos will travel to Brussels on Wednesday to participate in meetings of the Eurogroup on July 9 and the ECOFIN Council on July 10, where European Union finance ministers will discuss fiscal policy, digital finance, artificial intelligence and the bloc’s economic competitiveness. According to an announcement by the finance ministry, the Eurogroup […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 18:09

Aegean creditworthiness remains at AA following regular review

Greek airline Aegean announced this week that credit rating agency ICAP CRIF Ratings has maintained its AA rating for the company. This decision was reached on July 03, 2026, as part of the agency’s regular re-evaluation of the company. The AA rating places the company firmly within the low credit risk category regarding its overall […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 17:56

EAC unions suspend Thursday strike action

Trade unions at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus have suspended strikes planned for Thursday following a meeting at the presidential palace on Tuesday afternoon. The meeting was attended by the leadership of the four Eac Unions – Epopai, Sidikek, Sepaik and Sybaik – as well as Energy Minister Michalis Damianos, Deputy Minister to the President […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 17:46

Farmers object as animals not to be imported to replace stock lost to FMD

Livestock farmers objected on Tuesday on hearing that the government is leaning toward local herds to replenish the animal stock destroyed amid measures taken to contain the spread of foot and mouth (FMD) disease. In parliament, agriculture ministry permanent secretary Andreas Gregoriou said the government had initially considered importing animals from abroad to replace the […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 17:32

Young swimmers set to take part in world aquatics day in Larnaca

Hundreds of young swimmers will head to the pool in Larnaca this week for world aquatics day, celebrating the enthusiasm and talent of the next generation of Cypriot athletes. The event will take place on July 8 and 9 at the Larnaca Olympic swimming pool, with 384 boys and girls aged between nine and 12 […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 17:04

House of Elders discusses pension reform with labour minister

Increasing the lowest pensions and reducing the cut in pensions for early retirement were the two main items discussed by Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas with the House of Elders, it announced on Tuesday. The meeting, which is part of an ongoing dialogue surrounding the quality of life for elders in Cyprus, was facilitated by Pancyprian […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 16:36

Farage quits parliament in protest, but will stand for re-election

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said on Tuesday he would quit as a lawmaker to trigger a by-election in his parliamentary seat and would stand for re-election in that vote. Farage made the announcement at the end of a televised statement in which he railed against press intrusion into his family life and said the […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 16:33

Remand after man ingests cocaine, smuggles it into Cyprus

A 28-year-old man was remanded for eight days on Tuesday after he was arrested for smuggling cocaine into Cyprus by concealing the drugs inside his body. The suspect was stopped by officers from the drug squad (Ykan) and customs officials at Larnaca airport after arriving on a flight on Monday evening. Police said the man […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 16:28

Paphos drugs haul sees two remanded

Two men, aged 29 and 21, were remanded for six days on Tuesday after police found drugs and cash in their possession and at their home in Paphos. The pair were arrested after officers from the drug squad (Ykan) stopped their vehicle in Kato Paphos on Monday afternoon following a tip-off. Police said officers found […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 16:22

Questions raised over Drousiotis lawyer’s links to Mafia State probe

Questions were raised on Tuesday regarding potential links between the lawyer of journalist Makarios Drousiotis, Leto Cariolou, and the investigator appointed by the anti-corruption authority to examine the allegations he had levelled in his book, Australian lawyer Gabrielle McIntyre. Cariolou represented Drousiotis in a libel case filed against him by Victor Papadopoulos, who had served […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 16:20

Orca Investments completes dividend payment to shareholders

The board of directors of Orca Investments Plc announced on Tuesday that it has successfully completed the payment of a dividend from the retained earnings of the 2023 financial year. This distribution was made to all eligible shareholders who were registered in the company records as of June 30, 2026. The total dividend amount paid […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 16:01

How battery manufacturers are adapting to higher quality standards and changing global demand

Battery manufacturing today looks very different from what it did a decade ago. Customers are no longer evaluating suppliers based only on pricing or production capacity. Whether serving consumer products, industrial equipment, healthcare technologies, or connected devices, manufacturers are increasingly expected to deliver consistency, transparency, and long-term reliability throughout the entire supply chain. As global […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 16:00

XRP ETF attention continues to heat up, with a projected price increase of 500% by the end of 2026 and a target price of $15

As the cryptocurrency market enters a new phase of development, XRP has once again become the focus of market attention. Recently, many market analysts and crypto asset research institutions believe that XRP still has significant upside potential by 2026, with some even setting a target price of $15. While any price prediction is subject to […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 15:55

EU parliament funds for Cyprus to rebuild after wildfires

The European Parliament on Tuesday approved the allocation of over €9 million from the European Union solidarity fund for Cyprus to help rebuild infrastructure destroyed by the wildfire which tore through the Limassol district and killed two people last year. A total of 642 MEPs voted in favour of the funds’ allocation, with 13 votes […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 15:53

French court opens door for Marine Le Pen to run for president, with ankle tag

A French appeal court on Tuesday upheld Marine Le Pen’s conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened her ban on running for public office, in theory preserving a path for the far-right leader to run in the 2027 presidential election. However, the court also sentenced Le Pen to a three-year jail term: two suspended and […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 15:51

Lidl Better Living Days concluded with great enthusiasm in Paphos, moving on to two stops in Limassol

The Lidl Better Living Days’ second stop in Paphos was materialised. Visitors of the Lidl Agios Pavlos store had the opportunity to attend a two-day event dedicated to taste, fitness, wellness and practical ideas for everyday life. On July 3 and 4, the store’s outdoor area was transformed into a summer meeting point for the […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 15:49

Recycling drive launched at Larnaca district festivals

A recycling initiative launched during this year’s Mari and Kalavasos festivals successfully collected recyclable waste and will now be expanded to other community events across the Larnaca district, organisers said in a press release issued on July 7. The initiative was organised by the Larnaca district local government organisation in collaboration with the Larnaca-Famagusta development […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 15:42

Rolling power cuts possible from Thursday as EAC workers strike

Cyprus could face rolling power cuts from Thursday as strikes by Electricity Authority of Cyprus workers are expected to reduce available power, the Transmission System Operator Cyprus warned on Tuesday. The TSO said electricity supply may have to be interrupted on a rotating basis for consumers for as long as the industrial action remains in […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 15:37

Why people of Cyprus are swapping foreign holidays for outdoor weekend adventures

Going on a weekend getaway no longer has to involve queuing at the airport, booking an expensive flight, or making months-long preparations. Instead, more and more Cypriots are engaging in what travel experts call “darecations” and “micro adventures,” short trips that revolve around outdoor activities, physical challenges and exploring places within their own country. From […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 15:33

Roadmap in hand, govt prolonging Cyprus’ tourist season

The government is following the roadmap it drafted in 2025 to establish Cyprus as an all-year-round tourist destination with clear aims and priorities to develop alternative forms of tourism, highlight Cyprus’ nature, culture and people, and rejuvenate remote areas, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. Addressing the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) annual meeting, Christodoulides said […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 15:30

Inside Neocleous Tower: A workplace designed around people

Standing outside Neocleous Tower, the first thing you notice is the space around it. The public square, which guides visitors to the building itself, is an increasingly rare feature in a city where commercial developments often maximise every available square metre. Positioned prominently along Makarios avenue, the project occupies one of the busiest commercial corridors […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 15:28

Bomb attack rocks Damascus during Macron visit

Two bombs exploded on Tuesday near a hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron spent the night, wounding 18 people and overshadowing the first visit to Syria by a European Union head of state since Bashar al-Assad was toppled. Macron, whose motorcade left the hotel shortly before the blasts, pressed ahead with his visit, […]

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Kıbrıs 07.07.2026 15:21

Cuban zookeepers celebrate birth of Bengal tigers against all odds

For Cuban zookeeper Ángel Cordero, the sight of four Bengal tiger cubs playing in a cage at the Cuban National Zoo is a small miracle on an island stifled by shortages of fuel, medicine and days-long power outages. The birth of these endangered big cats – including an exceedingly rare white tiger – has revitalized […]

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