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Cyta invests in biggest privately owned data centre in Cyprus

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 […]

07.07.2026 12:26

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Bank of Cyprus revises its Privacy Statement

Bank of Cyprus, as part of its strategy to comprehensively protect and respect personal data, and responding to the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council on data protection and privacy (GDPR) and the Law providing for the Protection of Natural Persons with regard to the Processing of Personal […]

07.07.2026 12:17

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Natural gas needed by 2030 to avoid electricity supply problems, minister warns

Cyprus could face serious electricity supply problems by 2030 if natural gas is not introduced by then, Energy Minister Michael Damianos warned on Tuesday, insisting that completing the long-delayed Vasiliko liquefied natural gas terminal is the country’s only viable option. Speaking before parliament’s House energy committee, Damianos said the Vasiliko project “must be completed before […]

07.07.2026 12:16

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Authorities discuss stray dog management in Paphos forest

Government services met at the forestry department on Monday to discuss the management of stray dog packs in the Paphos state forest. The meeting was held to improve coordination between authorities and establish a clear framework for handling incidents in line with existing legislation and each department’s responsibilities. The forestry department said discussions focused on […]

07.07.2026 12:09

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Bikers depart for Greece tour in memory of Isaac and Solomou

Motorcyclists and members of the Isaac-Solomou remembrance initiative depart on Tuesday afternoon for Greece for a tour through symbolic stops across the country, marking 30 years since they were killed during two separate demonstrations in the buffer zone near Dherynia in August 1996. The participants gathered at the DP World Limassol terminal at Limassol port […]

07.07.2026 12:02

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Investigator hopes to meet July 20 deadline in videogate probe

Independent criminal investigator Andreas Paschalides said on Tuesday he would strive to meet his new deadline in the so-called videogate investigation, launched following the publication in January of a video circulated online by an account operating under the name Emily Thomson. The investigation’s deadline had been mid-April, however Paschalides requested an extension twice and he […]

07.07.2026 12:00

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Meloni won’t bite: Italy refuses to feed Trump’s troll habit

Italy will stop responding to President Donald Trump’s provocative remarks, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said in an interview on Tuesday, as NATO leaders prepared to meet in Turkey. Prime Minister Giorgia 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” […]

07.07.2026 12:00

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Building beyond buildings and putting people first

Cyprus has built fast over the past decade. Towers have gone up, neighbourhoods have changed and real estate has become one of the island’s most visible growth stories. But for Eleftheria Voskaridou, the more important question is no longer what is being built, but how these projects are changing the way people live. The founder […]

07.07.2026 12:00

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Police ready to help independent Mafia State probe

The police are ready to begin investigations into the Mafia State case as soon as the appointment of independent criminal investigators is published in the government’s official gazette. Police spokesman Vyron Vyronos told the Cyprus News Agency on Tuesday that the force was waiting for the appointment to be made official so that the independent […]

07.07.2026 11:57

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Defence minister welcomes new conscripts, assures families

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Tuesday assured families that respect for every new conscript’s dignity is “non-negotiable” as the enlistment process for the 2026 intake got under way. Speaking during a visit to the Christos Samaras military camp in Athalassa, Palmas said the coming days marked an important milestone for the recruits, their families, the […]

07.07.2026 11:54

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Erhurman denies Ayia Napa assault victim has died

Tufan Erhurman dismissed social media rumours claiming that the Turkish Cypriot man seriously injured in an assault in Ayia Napa had died, confirming that he remains alive but in critical condition. In a post on social media on Tuesday, Erhurman said he contacted the Turkish Cypriot co-chair of the bicommunal technical committee on health, Durriye […]

07.07.2026 11:32

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EAC unions to escalate industrial action from Thursday

Trade unions representing workers at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus will escalate their industrial action from Thursday, while insisting that electricity generation will continue uninterrupted. Speaking to CyBC radio on Tuesday, Kyriacos Tafounas, president of the trade union for employees at Epopai, said only essential safety personnel would be on duty at the authority’s power stations […]

07.07.2026 11:16

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Frederick University launches recruitment for its new School of Medicine following agreement with The University of Manchester

Leadership team with international expertise appointed: Frederick University has announced the launch of recruitment for its new School of Medicine with a call for expressions of interest for academic leadership and faculty positions. The opportunities include academic appointments at all ranks, as well as a number of academic leadership positions. The recruitment launch marks a […]

07.07.2026 11:16

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Europe’s next growth challenge isn’t creating more startups – it’s helping more businesses succeed

Across Europe, entrepreneurship continues to attract significant political, academic and commercial attention. Governments have introduced startup incentives, universities have expanded entrepreneurship programmes and private investors continue supporting innovative businesses. Yet an important question deserves greater attention. Is creating more businesses enough? The long-term strength of an economy depends not simply on how many companies are […]

07.07.2026 11:04

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Can Vasilikos LNG import project still achieve its original objective?

When Cyprus approved the Vasilikos LNG import project in 2019, the rationale appeared compelling. Importing natural gas promised to reduce electricity prices, lower carbon emissions, improve security of energy supply, diversify the country’s fuel mix and enable compliance with increasingly stringent European environmental legislation. It was also expected to facilitate the liberalisation of the electricity […]

07.07.2026 11:00

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No clear favourites for World Cup, says Argentina’s Scaloni ahead of Egypt clash

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni believes this World Cup has been a great leveller where traditional powerhouses are struggling to assert their dominance. Defending champions Argentina go into their World Cup last-16 tie with Egypt on Tuesday on the back of a major scare against Cape Verde. Scaloni’s side won all three group games and were […]

07.07.2026 10:37

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US crashes out of World Cup as storm over Trump interference overshadows tournament

The United States tumbled out of the World Cup on Monday, beaten emphatically by Belgium in a match overshadowed by allegations of political interference by U.S. President Donald Trump on behalf of the co-hosts. U.S. leading goalscorer ​Folarin Balogun was allowed to play in the match after Trump asked the head of football’s governing body, […]

07.07.2026 10:33

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Djokovic and Osaka eye Wimbledon glory as quarters begin

Wimbledon moves into its quarter-finals on Tuesday, with 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic taking on third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, while Naomi Osaka, fresh off a win over world number one Aryna Sabalenka, faces Karolina Muchova. TOP MEN’S MATCH: FELIX AUGER-ALIASSIME V NOVAK DJOKOVIC Djokovic’s scrappy win over Roman Safiullin in the round of 16 […]

07.07.2026 10:31

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The Danish Flying Superkids tour Cyprus this week

This show is exactly as it sounds. A group of talented children from Denmark who can fly high, twist and turn, land in Cyprus for a unique acrobatic circus-musical show. Flying Superkids has toured more than 35 countries since 1967 and this week, it is Cyprus’ turn to enjoy the show and be wowed by […]

07.07.2026 10:00

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Livadia areas without water on Tuesday

Areas of Livadia in Larnaca are without water on Tuesday as works continue to improve the water supply network. Larnaca’s EOA said the supply would be restored by 3pm. Until then, consumers are urged to use water sparingly. The water cut is affecting areas near the Grigoris Afxentiou and Kyriacos Matsi avenues, as well as […]

07.07.2026 09:44

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Akrotiri Environmental Centre Welcomes 5,200 Students in Productive School Year

The Akrotiri Environmental Education Centre hosted 5,200 students since September, delivering key environmental programs to primary and secondary schools across Cyprus. Centre manager Dr. Thomas Hadjikyriakou said the year was “very productive,” noting 160 school visits coordinated with the Unit for Education for the Environment and Sustainable Development. He said the programmes helped students and […]

07.07.2026 09:31

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Tyres set on fire in middle of busy Limassol road

Tyres were set on fire in the middle of a busy road in Yermasoyia, Limassol, on Monday night, with police launching a hunt for the perpetrators. The police said the fire started just before midnight on Monday. Masked individuals, who the police believe were youngsters, appear to have piled tyres in the road and set […]

07.07.2026 09:18

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Türkiye sets hydropower record after heavy spring rains

Heavy spring rainfall pushed Türkiye’s hydropower generation to an all‑time monthly high in April. Hydroelectric plants produced 11.66 billion kilowatt‑hours of electricity during the month, supplying 41.4% of the country’s total power output, according to ministry data. Generation from January through April reached 34.7 billion kWh — the highest level ever recorded for the first […]

07.07.2026 09:18

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Manzambi the man to watch as Swiss take on Colombia

With one goal conceded at the World Cup so far, Colombia’s defence is one of the stingiest at the tournament, but it will face its toughest test yet against 20-year-old breakout star Johan Manzambi and Switzerland in their last-16 clash at Vancouver’s BC Place on Tuesday. Manzambi started the tournament as a substitute for the […]

07.07.2026 09:15

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