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Kıbrıs 06.07.2026 17:44

British new car sales hit strongest level since 2019

British new car sales in June climbed 11.4 per cent from year-ago ​levels to their strongest since 2019, with battery electric vehicles taking ‌a record share of the market as consumer demand and choices grew, industry data showed on Monday. New car registrations rose to 213,166 vehicles last month, the Society ​of Motor Manufacturers and […]

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Kıbrıs 06.07.2026 17:40

Doubt cast over legitimacy of police actions during Avakoum trial

Doubt was cast on the legitimacy of police actions when documenting and cataloguing evidentiary items during the ongoing Avakoum monastery trial in the Nicosia criminal court on Monday. On trial are monks Nektarios and Porfyrios. They face charges including conspiracy to defraud, forgery and the use of false documents, theft by proxy, handling stolen goods, […]

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Kıbrıs 06.07.2026 17:31

‘Mafia State report should not have gone to police and cabinet’

The report, witness testimonies and evidence of the investigation into the Mafia State book should not have been handed over to the cabinet and the police, lawyer representing Makarios Drousiotis, the book’s author, Lito Kariolou said on Monday. Speaking on state television, Kariolou said the handing over of all the investigation material by the Legal […]

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Kıbrıs 06.07.2026 17:06

The Landmark Nicosia: where shopping becomes an elevated lifestyle experience

A fascinating all-day luxury lifestyle awaits at The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection by Marriott, owned by MHV Mediterranean Hospitality Venture, which opened its doors a few months ago to become the ultimate meeting point of Nicosia. The emblematic hotel, apart from its top dining choices, also offers an impressive collection of retail options, which combines […]

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Kıbrıs 06.07.2026 17:02

Targeted police action finds no evidence of human trafficking

Cyprus police participated in the global operation against human trafficking called Global Chain during which a total of 1,024 arrests were made across five continents, it announced on Monday. In Cyprus, 17 operations were carried out at various locations, including bars and apartments, but no victims of human trafficking were identified. The four-day operation began […]

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Kıbrıs 06.07.2026 17:00

KYC verification in Cyprus: What every business must know in 2026

Cyprus has spent the last two decades building a reputation as one of the European Union’s most active financial and fintech centres. The island hosts hundreds of CySEC-regulated investment firms, dozens of international banks, a growing cluster of crypto-asset service providers, and a steady stream of forex, payments, and iGaming companies choosing Nicosia or Limassol […]

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Kıbrıs 06.07.2026 16:53

Mall of Cyprus sets annual general meeting for July 30

The board of directors of the Mall of Cyprus (MC) Plc has announced that it will convene its annual general meeting on July 30, 2026. Shareholders are due to review the audited financial statements, which cover the year ended December 31, 2025, alongside the relevant directors’ and auditors’ reports. These documents, including the notice of […]

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Kıbrıs 06.07.2026 16:40

Breakfast meets retail as Exereton, Vetrina redefine morning experience

Breakfast is no longer simply the first meal of the day. At Vetrina, it has become an invitation to explore premium ingredients, discover new flavours and take a little of the experience home. The collaboration between Cyprus-based food brand Exereton and Vetrina brings together two businesses that share a common philosophy: quality ingredients, Mediterranean-inspired living […]

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Kıbrıs 06.07.2026 16:30

Cyprus peacekeepers awarded UN medals

United Nations medals were given to 107 peacekeepers on Monday, honouring their service in Cyprus, the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp) said. The peacekeepers come from Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Ghana, India, Pakistan, Slovakia and the United Kingdom. Unficyp was established in 1964 following intercommunal violence between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. It is one […]

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Kıbrıs 06.07.2026 16:22

Cyprus’ EU presidency honours sponsors

Cyprus’ EU presidency served as an opportunity for unity around a common vision, Deputy European Affairs Minister Marilena Raouna said on Monday, honouring the sponsors who contributed to making it all happen. Raouna said Cyprus’ EU presidency journey started two-and-a-half years ago. “From the first moment, we were conscious of the unique opportunity presented … […]

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Kıbrıs 06.07.2026 16:11

Smart solutions that freshen up and revitalise every home

You don’t need a complete renovation to feel like your home has been given a new lease on life. Very often, it’s the smallest, most targeted changes that truly transform everyday life within a space. A new colour for your fabrics, a different furniture arrangement or a smarter lighting choice can radically change the feel […]

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Kıbrıs 06.07.2026 16:09

Hamas dissolves Gaza government, presses for progress on stalled peace plan

Hamas said on Monday it had dissolved its de facto government in Gaza and signalled it was ready to hand over to a group of Palestinian technocrats, as it presses Israel to honour other parts of a stalled U.S.-backed peace plan. The group’s promise to end the body overseeing ministries — which has run for […]

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Kıbrıs 06.07.2026 15:56

GlobalWealth Group nears completion of Wealthyhood investment

GlobalWealth Group PLC announced on Monday that it has reached a substantial completion regarding its strategic share exchange with the founders and shareholders of Wealthyhood Ltd. This development follows a series of previous official communications from the company, dated April 02, 2025, September 15, 2025, March 03, 2026, and May 06, 2026, regarding its strategic […]

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Kıbrıs 06.07.2026 15:51

Cyprus launches online system for residence permit renewals

A new digital service for the renewal of residence permits for third-country nationals is now operational, the deputy ministry of migration and the deputy ministry of innovation announced on Monday. The platform allows eligible foreign nationals legally residing in Cyprus to submit renewal applications online, along with the required supporting documents. It is also available […]

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Kıbrıs 06.07.2026 15:35

Cyprus sees spike in housing loans as interest rates rise

New housing loans in Cyprus recorded a significant increase in May 2026, while the average interest rate on new housing purchase loans stood at 4.06 per cent, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on interest rates and new lending. Specifically, total net new loans reached €361.90 million in May, […]

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Kıbrıs 06.07.2026 15:20

Over 18,000 violence reports in Cyprus since 2021

A total of 18,409 cases of violence against women and domestic violence were reported from 2021 till June 2026, chief of police Themistos Arnaoutis said on Monday. He was addressing the House human rights committee, pointing out that these complaints led to 3,674 arrests, 2,858 restriction orders and 373 victim protection orders. The committee met […]

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Kıbrıs 06.07.2026 15:15

From rolling his piano around the Alps to the Minthis Music Festival

How did a musician go from strapping wheels onto his piano and rolling it to parks in the Alps to being signed to Sony Classical and touring the world? Pianist and composer Florian Christl speaks with excitement and depth, and his love for music is easy to spot. Currently touring Europe with his ensemble, the […]

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Kıbrıs 06.07.2026 15:07

UK sanctions Russians it says developed chemical weapons used to kill Navalny

Britain on Monday imposed sanctions on two Russian research institutes and senior staff it said were linked to Moscow’s chemical weapons programme and involved in developing toxins used to poison Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny. The sanctions, cast by Britain as a way to expose and deter Russia’s use of chemical weapons, comes ahead of […]

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Kıbrıs 06.07.2026 15:00

Leptos Group builds on six decades of growth and success

Landmark projects in Cyprus and Greece sees the Leptos Group expand its footprint across property, hospitality and luxury living Over more than 65 years of entrepreneurial activity, the Leptos Group has established itself as a leading property developer in Cyprus and a major contributor across sectors including hospitality, property management, healthcare and education. The group […]

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Kıbrıs 06.07.2026 14:53

Cyprus housing sales edge higher after minor dip

Cyprus recorded a return to growth in house sales in 2025, with transactions rising by 3.8 per cent, according to Eurostat data covering EU housing market trends across member states. The increase follows a 1.1 per cent decline in 2024, highlighting a recovery after a year of weaker activity in the Cypriot property market. Earlier […]

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Kıbrıs 06.07.2026 14:47

‘Energy transition must respect environment’

Cyprus’ energy transition must be properly planned to respect the environment and follow EU guidelines for the protection of ecosystems, the federation of environmental organisations (Opok) said on Monday. Opok said renewable energy sources were “undoubtedly a top priority for Cyprus’ energy transition and to meet its climate goals”, however the state could not continue […]

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Kıbrıs 06.07.2026 14:46

Cyprus trade sector turnover hits €20.30 billion in 2024

Cyprus’ wholesale and retail trade sector recorded broad-based growth in 2024, with turnover, production value, value added and employment all increasing compared with the previous year, according to figures from by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Cystat said turnover across the wider trade sector rose by 5.0 per cent to €20.30 billion in 2024, up […]

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Kıbrıs 06.07.2026 14:35

Rising costs hit Cyprus construction sector with 4.7 per cent price hike

Cyprus’ construction sector recorded a modest annual growth of 0.7 per cent in production and a more noticeable rise of 4.7 per cent in output prices during the first quarter of 2026, according to the state statistical service (Cystat). The Index of Production in Construction for the first quarter of this year reached 120.74 units, […]

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Kıbrıs 06.07.2026 14:28

Trump renews feud with Giorgia Meloni, says ‘restraining order needed’

Italy’s defence minister stressed the importance of good transatlantic relations on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump again goaded erstwhile ally Giorgia Meloni, the Italian prime minister. Meloni last month accused Trump of fabricating a story about her after the U.S. president told an Italian TV channel that she had “begged” him to take a […]

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