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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 17:12

Mancini returns as Italy coach with Ranieri as technical director

Former Italy manager Roberto Mancini will return for a second spell as national team coach, Italian Football Federation (FIGC) President Giovanni Malago said on Tuesday, while Claudio Ranieri will take over as technical director. Mancini will replace Gennaro Gattuso, who left the post in April following a World Cup qualifying defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina, […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 17:08

e-kalathi fails to grow or contain prices says consumers association

The number of products in the e-kalathi did not climb to 1,000 in the first half of 2026 as forecast by the head of the consumer protection department, the consumers’ association said on Tuesday. The association said no new product has been added to the list, instead the number has dropped from 478 to 476, […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 17:02

AG puts limits on Videogate investigation

Attorney-general Giorgos Savvides put his foot down on Tuesday, letting MPs know that neither the special investigator for the Videogate affair nor police officers may answer questions during an upcoming discussion in parliament. In a letter addressed to parliament, the AG advised MPs to tread carefully when they come together this Friday to discuss the […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 16:25

Four British tourists remanded after tobacco seizure at Paphos airport

Customs officers seized more than 125kg of tobacco from four British passengers at Paphos airport before their flight to Manchester, the customs department said on Tuesday. The passengers, all women, were stopped on Monday after officers identified their luggage during checks. A total of 2,507 packets of tobacco for hand-rolled cigarettes were found, weighing 125.35kg. […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 16:11

Yeroskipou cycling lane gets makeover

The cycling lane on Goddess Aphrodite avenue in Yeroskipou is getting a €108,452 makeover, with works set to begin on September 1 and last for two months, the Ierokipia municipality announced on Tuesday. The contract for the restoration of the cycling lane was signed on Monday by Ierokipia mayor Nikos Palios and ANC Waterproofing Industries […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 15:51

Plans to boost safety at Vasiliko presented

Plans for further strengthening the safety of the energy centre at Vasiliko, with emphasis on prevention, readiness and effective coordination, were presented on Tuesday by Justice Minister Costas Fitiris at a broad meeting of all involved parties. The justice ministry said the safety of the energy centre and the surrounding area was a matter of […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 15:45

Larnaca arrest over fraud and money laundering

A 62-year-old businessman from Larnaca was arrested over alleged financial offences, including fraud, forgery, fraudulent property transactions and money laundering, police said on Tuesday. Larnaca CID said these offences, involving ten separate incidents, occurred between 2022 and 2024. The allegations also include conspiracy to commit a felony, obtaining money by false pretences, circulating forged documents, […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 15:42

Cyprus financial stability risks remain elevated despite resilience, warns CBC

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Tuesday published its 2025 Financial Stability Report, warning that although Cyprus’ financial system remains resilient, elevated geopolitical tensions, global uncertainty and emerging risks continue to pose significant challenges to financial stability. The annual report sets out the central bank’s assessment of the developments and risks affecting financial stability […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 15:40

Appeal court upholds pre-trial detention in rape case

The Court of Appeal upheld the pre-trial detention of a Turkish Cypriot man facing rape, indecent assault and sexual harassment charges, rejecting his appeal against a district court ruling ordering that he remain in custody until the start of his trial before the Famagusta criminal court, the law office announced on Tuesday. In a judgment […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 15:33

How two Cypriot friends built a sustainable swimwear brand

When childhood friends Anna and Eftyhia travelled through Southeast Asia before starting their careers, they did not expect the trip to inspire a business idea. But their experiences abroad, combined with a desire to create something missing from the Cyprus market, led them to launch anef swim, a sustainable swimwear brand designed around confidence, comfort […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 15:31

Fewer viral hepatitis deaths in Cyprus than EU average

Viral hepatitis accounted for 0.21 deaths per 100,000 people in Cyprus in the year 2023, Eurostat data released by on Tuesday showed, while at an EU level the virus caused 0.64 deaths per 100,000 people. The highest death rates were recorded in Italy with 1.62 deaths per 100,000 people, Latvia 1.54 and Austria 1.02. The […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 15:27

Criminal court requests clarifications over classified prison documents

The Nicosia criminal court said on Tuesday it would not decide whether evidence in the case of classified documents stolen from the central prison will be admissible until the prosecution provides clarifications as to why the material was not handed over to the defence. The court adjourned until Friday to hear the positions of both […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 15:27

Soldier remanded after alleged assault on fellow recruit in Paphos

A 19-year-old national guard soldier has been remanded in custody for three days after allegedly assaulting an 18-year-old recruit during a violent altercation in Paphos, police said on Tuesday. The two soldiers, stationed in Kissonerga, had a verbal dispute in the camp and agreed to meet outside to resolve it. The incident took place in […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 15:08

Letymbiotis hopes for progress before year’s end, says conditions not yet ripe for negotiations

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Tuesday said that he hopes for serious progress on the Cyprus problem to be achieved before the end of incumbent UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ term in office at the end of this year, but admitted that the conditions for negotiations to restart in earnest have not yet been reached. “We […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 14:38

Cyprus tax reform favours higher earners

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has found that Cyprus’s 2026 personal income tax reform will deliver its largest financial gains to upper-middle-income and high-income households, according to a recently published working paper. The paper, titled Assessing the Distributional and Fiscal Impacts of Cyprus’s Personal Income Tax Reform, was prepared by Aris Avgousti, Charalambos Michael […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 14:37

Oman presented regional mechanism for Hormuz to Iran

Oman has presented a proposal to Iran for a joint regional mechanism to manage the Strait of Hormuz with voluntary fees, a Gulf source told Reuters on Tuesday. Under the Omani proposal, which has regional backing and was presented to Iranian officials over the weekend in Tehran, Iran would not exercise sole control of the […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 14:31

Labour catches Reform in polls after Burnham becomes PM

Britain’s governing Labour Party has caught up with, or overtaken, Nigel Farage’s populist Reform UK in the polls, according to three different surveys which showed a bounce for new leader Andy Burnham a week after he became prime minister. Farage’s anti-immigrant Reform party had led nearly every opinion poll for more than a year and […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 14:28

Erhurman tells Guterres of Turkish Cypriots’ will for solution

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Tuesday told United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that he is most likely “aware of the Turkish Cypriot people’s strong will” for a solution to the Cyprus problem, as he welcomed him to his official residence in the north. “I believe you are aware of the Turkish Cypriot people’s strong […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 14:19

Christodoulides to Guterres: We need good news in Cyprus

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday said that Cyprus is in need of “good news” as he welcomed United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to the presidential palace. “We are very glad to have you here. It is another clear indication of your commitment to the solution of the Cyprus problem based on the UN security council […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 14:03

Civil Defence says technical fault delayed CyAlert warning

A technical fault delayed the delivery of a CyAlert emergency warning during Monday’s wildfire in Larnaca district, Civil Defence said on Tuesday confirming it activated the Polyvios emergency evacuation plan to safely evacuate residents from Ayia Anna and Psevdas. Civil Defence said it had assisted in the evacuation of the affected communities in line with […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 13:42

Cyprus cooperative bank drive expands with islandwide meetings

A series of 40 islandwide regional meetings aimed at informing the public about the terms of a 42 million share public offering will begin on July 30, 2026, organised by the Pancyprian Cooperative Society for Participation and Promotion of Cooperativism, in cooperation with the Union of Cyprus Communities. The meetings follow the approval of the […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 13:21

Police release photos of men wanted for AEK-Beitar violence

Police released photographs on Tuesday of individuals wanted in connection with the violence that erupted before the July 23 Uefa Conference League match between AEK Larnaca and Beitar Jerusalem at the AEK Arena in Larnaca. The authorities appealed to anyone who can identify or locate the men to contact the Larnaca CID on 24-804-060, the […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 13:15

Elias Neocleous law firm retains Band 1 ranking in 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC is proud to announce that its Private Client department has once again been ranked Band 1 for Private Wealth Law in Cyprus in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026. This marks the firm’s ninth consecutive year at the highest level of the Chambers rankings, reflecting the sustained excellence, depth […]

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Kıbrıs 28.07.2026 13:14

Smart meter rollout continues across Cyprus in August

The mass installation of smart meters will be continuing across Cyprus throughout August, the electricity authority (EAC) announced on Tuesday. It explained that for safety reasons, there will be an interruption of the supply for a maximum of 20 minutes while each meter is being replaced. The areas to receive new smart meters in Nicosia […]

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