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Iran: Trump has committed the US to muzzling its pets in Tel Aviv

Iran will deliver an immediate and powerful response to any threat against its people or leadership, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in an X post on Wednesday. “POTUS has committed the U.S. to muzzling its pets in Tel Aviv. If they ignore their master, Iran will school them,” Araqchi said. The U.S. and Iran […]

01.07.2026 14:49

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Cyprus inflation spikes to 4 per cent, exceeding eurozone average

Cyprus recorded an estimated annual inflation rate of 4 per cent in June 2026, up from 3.5 per cent in May, according to flash figures released on Tuesday by Eurostat, while inflation across the euro area eased. The latest estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, also showed that consumer prices in […]

01.07.2026 14:48

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Court accepts controversial evidence in Avakoum monks’ trial

There will be no trial within a trial in the Avakoum monks’ case concerning photographs of items, including cash, that the prosecution submitted as evidence. This is because the items were photographed after the monks had left the monastery and thus their rights were not being violated, the court said on Wednesday. The Nicosia criminal […]

01.07.2026 14:48

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Once in a 1,000-year chance to see Bayeux Tapestry in England makes for sell-out show

The British Museum expects “huge demand” for its exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry, its director said on Wednesday, as tickets went on sale to see the 11th-century artwork that is returning to England from France for the first time in nearly 1,000 years. People across Britain are seizing the chance to see the tapestry depicting […]

01.07.2026 14:42

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Cyprus retail sector sees robust growth in May

Cyprus’ turnover value index of retail trade saw an year-on-year increase of 9.8 per cent in May, according to a report from the state statistical service (Cystat). For the same month, the turnover volume index of retail trade also experienced a positive trajectory, rising by 7.5 per cent when compared to May 2025. Regarding the […]

01.07.2026 14:32

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RES electricity generation in Cyprus topped 35% in May

The share of electricity generation from renewable sources in Cyprus has steadily increased over the first five months of the year, reaching 36.88 per cent in May, according to Eurostat data published on Wednesday. Cyprus remains significantly behind the European Union as a whole in average renewable energy generation. In the first three months of […]

01.07.2026 14:29

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Kedipes confirms 800 homes now in mortgage to rent scheme

A total of 800 homes out of 1,200 approved properties have been incorporated into the mortgage to rent scheme, state-owned asset management company Kedipes said on Wednesday, as it continues processing applications. The company clarified that the acceptance and assessment of applications for the scheme is ongoing. It also confirmed that a new €50 million […]

01.07.2026 14:26

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Tech distributor Asbis announces board appointment

The board of directors of ASBISc Enterprises Plc has announced the appointment of Jaan Kristian Teär as a non-executive director, with the decision taking effect from July 1, 2026. This leadership development follows a busy period for the company, which in late June 2026 also reported its latest financial results regarding monthly consolidated revenues. The […]

01.07.2026 14:19

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Media reports Board of Peace decisions taken, but meeting still shrouded in mystery

Israeli media on Wednesday reported that decisions have been taken by the Gaza Board of Peace, suggesting that a meeting, possibly in Cyprus, did take place, although no official has yet confirmed that such a meeting has started, or even where it took place. According to Israeli newspaper the Times of Israel, the Board of […]

01.07.2026 14:16

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Greece’s bad loan legacy leaves 1.5 million locked out of bank credit

When Greece’s debt crisis struck in 2009, George, owner of a jewellery shop outside Athens, found himself saddled with a new €100,000 loan just as his business turnover plummeted. As the Greek financial sector collapsed, the loan was passed from bank to bank before ending up with a credit servicing company that refused his request […]

01.07.2026 14:01

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Shipping needs clear rules on carbon costs, says EmissionLink

The European Commission’s pledge to prevent shipping companies from being charged twice for the same emissions is a welcome step, but the industry now needs clear guidance on how this will work in practice, according to integrated emissions management service EmissionLink.  Although the principle of avoiding double charging is clear, the practical reality is far more complicated. Shipping […]

01.07.2026 13:54

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Nicosia municipality to end paper invoices from January 2027

Nicosia municipality announced on Wednesday it will stop issuing paper invoices from January 1, 2027 and move fully to electronic communication for all bills and charges. The last paper rubbish collection fees for 2026 have already been sent to residents in the municipal districts of Nicosia, Engomi and Ayios Dhometios. The municipality said the change […]

01.07.2026 13:44

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Palmas: allocation of new conscripts will be ‘transparent and fair’

The allocation of new conscripts to their posts follows an objective, transparent and fair procedure, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas reiterated on Wednesday. Speaking at the random allocation process at the Christos Samaras military camp in Athalassa, Palmas said that the distribution of positions was carried out exclusively through certified software, which processed the data submitted […]

01.07.2026 13:33

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Delivery driver assaulted in Limassol

A 23-year-old delivery driver was on Wednesday morning assaulted and robbed by a group of unknown individuals in Limassol. Police said that the incident occurred around 1.30am, when the delivery driver was riding his bicycle on Omonia Avenue in Limassol and was approached by a group of three people who asked him to hand over […]

01.07.2026 13:25

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Demetra Holdings announces €20m dividend, warns of lower profits

Demetra Holdings Plc held its twenty-sixth annual general meeting in Nicosia on June 30, where the company announced a significant return of capital to shareholders alongside a cautionary outlook for the coming months. The board of directors secured approval for a final dividend of €0.10 per share, marking the first such distribution in two decades. […]

01.07.2026 13:15

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Woman shot by husband police officer remains in critical condition

The 46-year-old woman who was shot by her husband on Tuesday remains in critical condition, police told the Cyprus Mail on Wednesday. “The woman is in the hospital in a critical condition,” the police said. The woman had suffered serious injuries after being shot by her husband, a police officer who later took his own […]

01.07.2026 12:28

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PwC Cyprus enters new chapter as Yiasemides takes over from Soseilos

PwC Cyprus entered a new leadership chapter on Wednesday, with Andreas Yiasemides assuming the role of CEO for a four-year term, succeeding Philippos Soseilos after more than four years at the helm.  Yiasemides takes over as of July 1, 2026, with his term running until June 30, 2030, at a time when the professional services sector is […]

01.07.2026 12:27

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Services sector leads UK economic growth despite household squeeze

Britain’s economy grew robustly in the first quarter ‌of 2026, official data confirmed this week, but households were squeezed even before the worst effects of the US-Iran conflict started to feed through. Economic output grew by 0.6 per cent in the first three months of the year, unchanged from an initial estimate by the Office […]

01.07.2026 12:26

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No over-confidence from England in World Cup of fine margins

England go into their last-32 tie against the Democratic Republic of Congo as overwhelming favourites, but in a World Cup which has seen upsets and late winners, manager Thomas Tuchel says there will be no over-confidence from his side against a team with nothing to lose. Tuchel’s England topped their group and on Wednesday come […]

01.07.2026 12:19

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US coach Pochettino cool on favourites tag against Bosnia after shocks

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino on Tuesday dismissed the co-hosts’ standing as favourites to win their World Cup round-of-32 clash against Bosnia, being wary after seeing a number of shocks at the tournament. Germany exited the tournament with a shootout loss to Paraguay on Monday and Morocco also sent the Netherlands packing on penalties. “First […]

01.07.2026 12:15

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Djokovic meets familiar foe Tsitsipas

Wimbledon’s second round begins on Wednesday with Novak Djokovic taking on Stefanos Tsitsipas, while French Open champion Mirra Andreeva faces two-time Grand Slam winner Barbora Krejcikova. TOP MEN’S MATCH: NOVAK DJOKOVIC V STEFANOS TSITSIPAS Djokovic and Tsitsipas have faced each other 14 times, with their last meeting at a Grand Slam coming in the final […]

01.07.2026 12:07

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Man arrested on suspicion of illegal possession of explosives

By Alexandra Epifaniou A 31-year-old man was arrested as part of an investigation into the illegal possession of explosives and other items, the police said on Wednesday. The police said that on Tuesday, they had located a vehicle and a shipping container at the suspect’s residence, alongside what appeared to be a hand grenade, electronic […]

01.07.2026 11:55

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Ancient Cypriot artefact repatriated from the UK

An ancient juglet was returned to Cyprus after being identified during an online auction in the United Kingdom, the antiquities department said on Wednesday. The artefact is a base-ring juglet, a type of handmade pottery vessel made in Cyprus during the Late Bronze Age, and dates back to approximately 1450BC. The juglet was identified by […]

01.07.2026 11:38

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Six arrested in overnight police operations across Cyprus

Six people were arrested during overnight operations across Cyprus, the police said on Wednesday. The arrests were linked to offences including illegal drug possession, domestic violence, and people living in Cyprus without the requisite residence documents. During the operations, officers stopped and checked 358 vehicles and 440 people. They also inspected 46 buildings, resulting in […]

01.07.2026 11:09

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