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Father to face Dhekelia court in deaths of two children

The father of two children who died in the British Bases at Dhekelia will appear before a Bases court on Thursday, authorities said. His partner has been released without charge. In a statement, British Bases Police said the investigation into the children’s deaths is ongoing and that officers are not yet in a position to […]

01.07.2026 19:10

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BirdLife Cyprus and Terra Cypria raise concerns over Lady’s Mile beach

By Alexandra Epifaniou The environmental organisations BirdLife Cyprus and Terra Cypria have renewed their concerns over the Lady’s Mile beach, urging the British bases administration to publicly clarify how it ensures compliance with legal and environmental obligations of business operations in the area.  The Lady’s Mile is a protected area of high importance and the […]

01.07.2026 18:58

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Spain attributes over 1,000 excess deaths to heat in second-hottest June ever

Spain recorded 1,029 excess deaths last month attributable to heat, official data showed on Wednesday, as a five-day heatwave with temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) made it the second-hottest month of June on record. Data on the Health Ministry’s daily mortality monitoring system MoMo showed this June had the most deaths attributed […]

01.07.2026 18:57

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Fire near Astromeritis checkpoint brought under control

A fire which broke out in dry grass and wild vegetation near the Astromeritis checkpoint on Wednesday afternoon has been brought under control, the fire service said. Fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis said on X that firefighting units from Nicosia stations, supported by organised volunteer groups, responded to the blaze after it broke out near […]

01.07.2026 18:53

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Port Shield 2026: Counter-terrorism exercise tests emergency response at Limassol port

A large-scale counter-terrorism exercise involving police, emergency services and port authorities was carried out at Limassol port’s container terminal on Wednesday, in what organisers described as the first ever exercise of its kind to be conducted at the facility using real operational resources. The exercise, called, “Port Shield 2026”, took place at the Eurogate Container […]

01.07.2026 18:26

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Life Surge Is Norfolk Bound: Here is what people from other cities are saying after attending

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, will host Life Surge, a one-day event that has drawn more than 117,000 attendees to its live gatherings as of January 2026. People from across the country have already been through it. They sat where you would sit. They heard what you would hear. And […]

01.07.2026 18:10

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Israeli defence chief highlights role of Cyprus and Greece

Cyprus and Greece could play a key role in a broader regional security architecture stretching from India and the Gulf to the eastern Mediterranean, the director general of Israel’s defence ministry, Maj Gen (ret.) Amir Baram, said on Wednesday. Speaking at the Herzliya Conference hosted by Reichman University, Baram argued that the threat posed by […]

01.07.2026 17:59

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Air passenger demand falls in May as Middle East war weighs on traffic

Global passenger demand fell 2.2 per cent year-on-year in May, as the war in the Middle East continued to disrupt air travel, although demand outside the region remained positive, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), declined compared with May 2025, while capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), fell 2.3 […]

01.07.2026 17:32

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Witness breaks down during cross-examination in Stylianos case

The former nursery school teacher of 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou, who died by suicide in September 2019, broke down in tears on Wednesday during lengthy and at times intense cross-examination before the Nicosia district court. The witness completed her testimony after facing sustained questioning by defence lawyers, who challenged both the credibility of her evidence and […]

01.07.2026 17:29

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BALZA 2026

Where views, flavors, and experiences come together high above the city Balza welcomes the new summer season on the 7th floor of the Hatzisavvas Building, overlooking Eleftheria Square and downtown Nicosia. This season’s culinary identity is once again crafted by award-winning chef Angelos Bakopoulos, with the concept brought to life by Balza’s lead chef, Xenophon […]

01.07.2026 17:23

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Cyprus Weather – Wednesday 1 July

Seasonal low pressure is keeping conditions mostly clear across Cyprus, with light winds and warm nights expected. Tonight will be mostly clear, with some low cloud developing in the west and patchy mist or fog possible toward dawn, especially in the southeast. Winds will be light, mainly southwest to northwest, around 3 Beaufort. Temperatures will […]

01.07.2026 17:18

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Cyprus poised to make ‘continuous concessions’ by energy giants

Energy expert Dr Charles Ellinas on Wednesday warned that the Cypriot government is likely offering “continuous concessions” to multinational energy corporations so as to persuade them to drill for natural gas under the seabed off the island’s coast. He was speaking after ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy jointly declared the ‘Pegasus’ field and the ‘Glaucus’ field, which […]

01.07.2026 17:14

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Serena fighting to be fit for Wimbledon doubles with Venus after knee issue

Serena Williams will do everything to be ready for her Wimbledon doubles campaign alongside older sister Venus after sustaining a knee injury during her opening singles defeat on Tuesday, the American’s agent said. The 44-year-old’s highly anticipated comeback to competitive action after four years away ended in disappointment after a 6-3 6-7(6) 6-3 defeat to […]

01.07.2026 17:13

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Visa Infinite Reimagined: For The Next Generation of Wealth

Nicosia, 1 July 2026 – Visa (NYSE: V), a world leader in digital payments, today unveiled a refreshed Visa Infinite proposition at the Visa Payments Forum (VPF) in Paris, which brings together over 2,000 industry leaders to examine trends and innovations shaping the future of payments. The announcement marks a significant evolution of the Visa […]

01.07.2026 17:05

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Greece contributes €67,000 to CMP

Greece has contributed €67,000 to the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) in Cyprus, providing further support for efforts to locate, identify and return the remains of missing persons to their families. The contribution, made on June 30, brings Greece’s total financial support to the CMP since 2006 to €542,000, according to a statement issued by […]

01.07.2026 16:57

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Lidl Better Living Days was successfully launched in Agios Dometios

The first stop of Lidl Cyprus’ summer wellness roadtrip offered free activities on nutrition, exercise, cooking and wellness to the wider public, setting the tone for its continuation in Paphos. Lidl Cyprus’ Lidl Better Living Days roadtrip began with smiles, active participation and lots of summer energy, with the first stop being held at the […]

01.07.2026 16:49

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Payment of €50m. in cash for the second quarter of 2026.

800 homes were included in the Rent Against Installment Plan. A new payment of €50 million was made. in cash for the second quarter of 2026, in the context of the repayment of the state aid received by the former Cyprus Cooperative Bank. At the same time, KEDIPES, as the implementing body of the ‘Rent […]

01.07.2026 16:35

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SOFTSWISS Unveils New Positioning and Refreshes Visual Identity

SOFTSWISS has introduced new positioning and a refreshed visual identity in response to structural changes reshaping iGaming markets today. Insights from five years of SOFTSWISS iGaming Trends research show that operators increasingly expect technology providers to deliver more than software by combining compliance, reliability, market expertise, security, and growth potential. Reflecting this shift, SOFTSWISS has […]

01.07.2026 16:31

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Central Bank of Cyprus cuts growth forecasts amid Middle East tensions

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has lowered its growth forecasts for the Cypriot economy for 2026 and 2027, pointing to the impact of the war in the Middle East and warning that risks remain tilted to the downside. In its June 2026 economic bulletin, the CBC said it now expects GDP to grow by 2.5 per cent […]

01.07.2026 16:30

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Partner released as father of boys found dead in car to appear before British base court

The father of two young boys who were found dead inside a car in the Dhekelia British bases area is due to appear before a court on the bases on Thursday, as the man’s partner was released unconditionally earlier on Wednesday. Police continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. In a statement issued […]

01.07.2026 16:15

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Faneromeni ’26 Art Festival at Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

On July 9, the musical performance “Resonances” offers a unique musical journey through the collaboration of the two musical ensembles, the “Lyra Quartet” and the vocal ensemble “Kalesma” led by the internationally acclaimed musician Socrates Sinopoulos. The four lyres create a unique polyphonic sound, highlighting the variety of techniques and styles of the Politiki Lyra, […]

01.07.2026 16:07

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Logicom granted exemption from Demetra Holdings takeover

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) announced on Wednesday that it has granted an exemption to Logicom Services Limited regarding the mandatory requirement to launch a public takeover bid for Demetra Holdings Plc. This regulatory decision follows a formal request submitted by Logicom Services Limited to the commission. The exemption was granted in accordance […]

01.07.2026 16:00

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Cyprus records 17 femicides since 2020

Seventeen cases of femicides were recorded in the period between 2020 and 2025, with two attempted femicides registered in 2026 alone, according to police data published on Wednesday. The extent of the issue is further demonstrated by the number of women and children accommodated in shelters for victims of violence, totalling 300 women and 347 […]

01.07.2026 15:59

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Govt launches new online benefit finder platform

The government on Wednesday announced the launch of a new online platform through which people are able to discover state benefits and allowances for which they may be eligible. The platform features a five-stage set of questions, in which users are asked about their residence status, age, employment status, and details regarding their household, income, […]

01.07.2026 14:55

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