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The freedom to support Palestine

There were two judgments of general interest from the English courts two weeks ago about Palestine Action, a direct-action protest group based in UK that campaigned against the UK government’s arms trade with Israel. The first was a judgment of five of the top judges of the civil court of appeal in England that unanimously […]

28.06.2026 09:00

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Road Tax renewal system needs common sense

I wish to draw attention to what I consider to be an unnecessary flaw in Cyprus’ road tax renewal system, and I hope that Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades will take notice. I had paid my road tax through June 2026 and attempted today to renew it for the second half of the year. To my […]

28.06.2026 09:00

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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting June 22: Cyprus’ hotel industry is looking to last-minute bookings to soften the impact of a difficult start to the summer season, although reservations remain below the levels hoteliers had expected, chairman of the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) Thanos Michaelides said. Speaking on […]

28.06.2026 09:00

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The fractional CDO is the operating layer mid-market companies didn’t know they needed

By Nick Valiotti A CFO at a growing company asks a straightforward question on Monday: “What is the customer churn rate?” One figure comes back. Great. But by Thursday the same question produces a different number, drawn by a different analyst from a different table. They do their checks in the analytics. Shocking, but neither […]

28.06.2026 08:30

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Tales from the Coffeeshop: The old boy is back in town, guns blazing

NIK I was back in the spotlight on Tuesday reliving the good old days when he was Kyproulla’s ex officio centre of attention. The last time he had so many cameras focused on him broadcasting his every word and grimace live to the country for over an hour was three-and-a-half years ago, when he was […]

28.06.2026 08:30

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Electricity remains dominant power source for EU services sector

Energy consumption across the European Union services sector climbed to 4,971 petajoules in 2024, according to the latest data released by Eurostat. This figure marks a slight rise from the 4,886 petajoules recorded in 2023, representing a year-on-year increase of 1.7 per cent. When looking at the broader historical trend, energy usage within this sector […]

28.06.2026 08:00

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Our View: Welcome signs government is confronting the unions at last

CoLA demonstrations in Limassol

28.06.2026 08:00

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Korean content becomes Netflix’s top global export after US

South Korean content generated 12.1 billion hours of viewing on Netflix worldwide between April 2025 and March 2026, making it the most-watched content origin outside the United States, according to new analysis from Omdia and Digital i.  The findings underline South Korea’s growing influence within the global entertainment industry and demonstrate the increasing international appeal […]

28.06.2026 07:30

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

SBA Police report 12 arrests in ongoing Lady’s Mile, Curium beach operations

Police have made 12 arrests during four weeks of intensified operations on Lady’s Mile and Curium beaches, including the weekend arrest of a 34‑year‑old Bulgarian man for drug possession and carrying offensive weapons, SBA authorities said. Police said the man, who claimed to be homeless, was driving under the influence of narcotics. A search of […]

28.06.2026 07:07

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Cyprus extends reduced fuel tax until Sept. 17

The reduced excise tax on motor fuel will be extended until Sept. 17 following a decision by the Finance Ministry. The ministry said the extension was granted after most parliamentary parties requested more time so the measure can be reassessed when the House of Representatives resumes work in the autumn. The extension maintains a reduction […]

28.06.2026 07:04

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Challenges and opportunities facing EU’s island and coastal regions

President Nikos Christodoulides announced two new European Commission strategies — one for Islands and one for resilient, prosperous and sustainable Coastal Areas — during a high‑level conference in Paphos. He said the strategies provide, for the first time, a comprehensive framework to address the specific challenges and opportunities facing the EU’s island and coastal regions. […]

28.06.2026 07:02

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Series of collisions and a police chase in Paphos

A 31‑year‑old man was arrested after a series of collisions and a police chase in Paphos, authorities said Sunday. Police said the suspect first caused a traffic crash and fled. When an officer tried to stop him, he sped off, driving dangerously and hitting additional vehicles. He later abandoned his car and attempted to escape […]

28.06.2026 06:59

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Cyprus Weather – Sunday 28 June

Mostly clear skies today, with increasing cloud after midday that may produce isolated showers, mainly over the mountains. Winds will start light and variable at 3 Beaufort, becoming southwesterly to northwesterly, light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort. Seas will be calm to slight. Highs will reach 38 C inland, 29 on the west […]

28.06.2026 06:57

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Passenger train services between Finland and Sweden will resume

Passenger train services between Finland and Sweden will resume in August after a break of nearly four decades, opening a new cross-border rail connection between the two countries, Finnish national railway company VR announced Thursday. VR and the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom have signed an agreement on tendered passenger train services between Oulu […]

28.06.2026 06:54

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All platforms owned by VK have vanished from the App Store

Apple has removed apps belonging to Russian social media giant VK from the App Store without advance notice, the Russian firm said in a statement on its website. All platforms owned by VK have vanished from the App Store, including VK Video, VK Music, VK Messenger, Mail.ru, Yula and Zen, said the company, which is […]

28.06.2026 06:52

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Desalination debate heats up amid protests

Barring this year’s heavy rainfall, coming in the nick of time as the reservoirs were about to empty out, droughts in Cyprus are becoming increasingly frequent, making reliance on desalination all but a fait accompli. Desalination facilities have sprung up all over the place, with plans for even more. Inevitably, there’s been some pushback from […]

28.06.2026 04:25

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Rocking Autism: fundraiser rocks the 50s and 60s

Music from the 50s and 60s, street food and summery cocktails are coming up, and all for a good cause. The Rocking Autism event is set to bring a vibrant and a heart-warming energy to the heart of Nicosia as Voice for Autism presents its summer fundraising event. The municipal parking lor on Pargas Street […]

27.06.2026 19:52

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Russell puts Mercedes on pole in Austria

Briton George Russell put Mercedes on pole position on Saturday for Formula One’s Austrian Grand Prix, as Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finished closely behind him. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli took fourth place on Sunday’s grid as his Mercedes team continued their streak of securing pole position for the eighth race in a […]

27.06.2026 18:47

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Iran captain suggests side not welcome in US

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi questioned whether his side were welcome at the World Cup, strongly criticising the conditions they are playing under in the United States after they drew 1-1 with Egypt on Friday to possibly secure a knockout spot. Taremi missed an early penalty and crashed a header off the crossbar, before an apparent […]

27.06.2026 18:15

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Polls open Sunday for Aglandjia deputy mayor by-election

Voters in Aglandjia will head to the polls on Sunday to elect a new deputy mayor following the resignation of Andreas Constantinou, who won a seat in parliament with Disy in the May 24 parliamentary elections. Two independent candidates are contesting the post: Prokopis Prokopiou and Andri Hadjiandreou. Polling stations will open at 7am and […]

27.06.2026 16:54

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Hezbollah chief rejects Israel-Lebanon framework agreement, calls it a humiliation

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Saturday that the Israel-Lebanon framework agreement signed in Washington is “null”, a “humiliation” and a surrender of sovereignty, and should be replaced by the Iran-U.S. memorandum. Qassem said in a statement that any attempt to link Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon to the group’s disarmament crossed “red lines.”

27.06.2026 16:27

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Fire breaks out in Limassol’s Trachoni, British bases join firefighting effort

Firefighting forces were mobilised in Limassol on Saturday afternoon after a wildfire broke out in the Trachoni area, prompting a large-scale response involving civil defence, volunteers and British bases personnel. In a post on X, fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis said the fire was burning through dry grass and wild vegetation in the Trachoni area […]

27.06.2026 16:24

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‘Great American State Fair’ kicks off US 250th anniversary celebrations

With a 110-foot Ferris wheel, a rodeo demonstration and an eye-popping array of junk food, ‘The Great American State Fair’ opened on Washington’s National Mall on Thursday to start a 16-day celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary. While the first couple of days drew sparse crowds, it remains unclear what the July 4th holiday week […]

27.06.2026 16:18

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Serena return electrifies wide-open Wimbledon

A decade after Serena Williams won her seventh Wimbledon singles title, the American trailblazer’s return next week adds a compelling new dimension to an already wide-open women’s draw. World number one Aryna Sabalenka will hope to climb from the deep, dark hole she fell into after collapsing to defeat in the French Open quarter-finals and […]

27.06.2026 16:15

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