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Underdogs Belgium will give Spain a run for their money, says coach

Belgium are embracing their underdog status ahead of Friday’s World Cup quarter-final against Spain, with coach Rudi Garcia confident they have the attacking quality and belief to upset the European champions. Spain entered the tournament as one of the favourites and after a slow start found their swagger with a 3-0 win over Austria in […]

10.07.2026 10:36

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Fery seeks birthday date with destiny as Djokovic eyes more history

Novak Djokovic’s age-defying pursuit of tennis immortality continues on Friday with a Wimbledon semi-final against Jannik Sinner, although that blockbuster duel has been challenged unexpectedly for top billing. British wildcard Arthur Fery has embarked on one of the most astonishing runs in Wimbledon history and another victory against French Open champion Alexander Zverev would put […]

10.07.2026 10:26

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Limassol bakery reports robbery

Police are investigating a bakery robbery in Limassol after two suspects stole a cash register drawer with €300 early on Friday. A company distributor spotted a hooded man inside the bakery at around 3.30am attempting to remove the cash register drawer. The distributor and a bakery employee tried to stop the suspect, but he managed […]

10.07.2026 10:20

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Five arrested in overnight police operations across Cyprus

Five people were arrested overnight during targeted operations carried out across Cyprus to prevent crime and maintain public order, police said on Friday. The arrests were linked to offences including stabbing, making threats, drunkenness, disturbing the peace and obtaining goods by false pretences. Officers stopped 473 vehicles and checked 638 drivers and passengers during the […]

10.07.2026 10:14

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Cyprus cooperative bank launches with 42 million share public offering

The inaugural ceremony for the public share offering to establish the Pancyprian Cooperative Bank is taking place today at 11am at the headquarters of the teachers union Poed, marking the formal launch of the bank’s capital raising process. The public offering concerns up to 42 million new ordinary shares, each with a nominal value of […]

10.07.2026 10:12

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Letymbiotis furious as House refuses to extend Raouna’s term in office

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Friday expressed fury after parliament on Thursday night refused to acquiesce to the government’s request that European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna’s term in office be extended until the end of this year. Raouna was appointed as deputy minister in advance of and for the purpose of overseeing Cyprus’ six-month […]

10.07.2026 10:08

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Bank of Cyprus earns major recognition from global investors

The Bank of Cyprus has been recognised as one of Extel’s “Most Honoured Companies”, securing third place in the Emerging EMEA Financials category in the financial intelligence provider’s annual survey. The distinction places the bank among the leading financial institutions across the emerging markets of Europe, the Middle East and Africa, reflecting what the bank […]

10.07.2026 10:02

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Paphos festival brings the tastes of Cyprus

Something new is coming to Paphos this summer, something tasty and in a total summer mood. The Taste of Cyprus Festival will bring together passionate chefs and street food vendors from across Cyprus for three evenings. Mark your calendars for July 31 to August 2. The exciting gourmet street food event has free admission and […]

10.07.2026 10:00

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Sir Stelios recognised for reshaping European air travel

British-Cypriot entrepreneur and easyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has been inducted into the Air Transport Hall of Fame, recognising his role in reshaping European aviation and making air travel accessible to a wider public.  The 2026 inductees were announced, during Athens International Airport’s 2.5 Airline Marketing Workshop in Athens, which brought together more than 250 professionals from the aviation, travel and tourism industries.  Sir Stelios […]

10.07.2026 09:46

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National Geographic puts Cyprus among top family getaways

Cyprus has been named one of the Mediterranean’s most family-friendly islands by National Geographic Traveller, with the publication emphasising its blend of ancient history, unspoilt nature and beaches. The island was included alongside Majorca, Rhodes, Gozo, Kefalonia, Corsica and Sardinia in a selection of seven destinations offering families experiences beyond large resorts and conventional beach […]

10.07.2026 09:43

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Cyprus pitches stability and growth as seven international investors honoured

Cyprus is seeking to turn its economic performance, political stability and growing international ties into further foreign investment, President Nikos Christodoulides said this week, as seven companies were honoured at the 14th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards. The ceremony at the Hilton Nicosia recognised Hartmann Group, Accor, Kraken, a Payward company, SayGames, Reconiq Software Ltd, […]

10.07.2026 09:37

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England furious over Jarell Quansah two-game ban as FIFA faces questions over Balogun decision

FIFA’s handling of disciplinary decisions at the World Cup has come under renewed scrutiny after England defender Jarell Quansah received a two-match suspension while United States striker Folarin Balogun escaped an immediate ban for what former international referees have described as broadly comparable offences. The contrasting outcomes have left England frustrated ahead of Saturday’s World […]

10.07.2026 09:22

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Turkish Cypriots condemn EU parliament resolution on sexual violence in Cyprus

The Turkish Cypriot ‘foreign ministry’ has described the resolution passed by the European Parliament earlier this week on the sexual violence suffered by Cypriot women during Turkey’s invasion in 1974 as “a manifestation of the European parliament’s biased, prejudiced, and politically motivated approach to the Cyprus issue”. “We strongly condemn this resolution, which distorts the […]

10.07.2026 09:10

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Today’s weather: Largely sunny, rain possible in mountains

Friday’s weather will be mostly sunny across most of the island for most of the day, though this will be tempered by the possibility of rain in the mountains during the afternoon. Temperatures will rise to 37 degrees Celsius inland, 34 degrees Celsius on the north coast, 32 degrees Celsius on the rest of the […]

10.07.2026 08:50

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Cyprus banks backed by stronger outlook for Greek lenders

Banks operating in Cyprus, including Eurobank and Alpha Bank Cyprus through their Greek parent groups, stand to benefit from improving conditions in the Greek banking sector, as separate assessments by Fitch Ratings and UBS pointed to stronger growth prospects, resilient profitability and further lending expansion despite lingering structural risks. Fitch said its decision to upgrade […]

10.07.2026 08:30

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Wildfires in southern Spain kill 12, emergency agency says

Twelve people were killed in a wildfire in Almeria in southern Spain, with 150 firefighters working to put out the blaze, the Emergency Agency of Andalucía said early on Friday. Minister of the Presidency, Health, and Emergencies Antonio Sanz called the fire “the most devastating fire to date in our region” and described the situation […]

10.07.2026 08:10

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Mbappe strikes again after missing penalty as France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals

France captain Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty but curled in a superb goal on the hour as France struck twice in six minutes to brush aside Morocco 2-0 on Thursday and book their spot in the World Cup semi-finals. Mbappe, who at 27 became the youngest player to rack up 20 World Cup appearances, also […]

10.07.2026 08:06

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Eurobank eyes bigger role linking India with Cyprus and Europe

Eurobank said its launch of the first cross-border payment from Greece to India through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) marks a new step in strengthening economic ties between Europe and India, while positioning the bank as a key financial bridge between the two markets. The milestone follows the activation of the payment service in cooperation […]

10.07.2026 08:02

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Cyprus investor compensation fund invites bids for custody services

The Cyprus Investors Compensation Fund has invited suitably qualified financial institutions to express interest in providing execution and custody services for the fund’s investments in government bonds and treasury securities. The invitation concerns the provision of execution and custody services relating to the fund’s investment portfolio, with interested institutions required to participate through a formal […]

10.07.2026 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now: CySEC, banks, real estate, shipping, airports, tech

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has warned regulated financial firms to strengthen their anti-money laundering controls following the end of the European Union’s transition period under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) on July 1, 2026. In a circular issued on this week, the regulator drew attention to new guidance published by the EU Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of […]

10.07.2026 07:30

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Alpha Bank expands AI partnership with ElevenLabs for voice banking

Greek lender Alpha Bank has expanded its partnership with AI voice technology company ElevenLabs, introducing a new artificial intelligence-powered voice assistant designed to make customer service more natural, faster and easier to use. The bank said the service will enable customers to describe their request in natural language, rather than navigating multiple menu options or […]

10.07.2026 06:30

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PepsiCo beats revenue estimates, flags pressure from tighter consumer budgets

PepsiCo (PEP.O) beat Wall Street estimates for ​second-quarter revenue on Thursday, as the beverage giant ‌benefited from resilient demand for zero-sugar sodas in some of its key markets. The company also kept its annual forecasts unchanged, but said tightening consumer budgets due to ​rising inflationary pressures had held back growth in ​North America. Organic sales […]

10.07.2026 06:00

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Fresh search begins for poet’s remains

Exhumations began on Thursday at Ayios Nikolaos cemetery in Limassol in a renewed effort to locate the remains of Cyprus’ national poet, Vasilis Michaelides. The excavation is taking place at the same site examined two years ago under a new court order, which this time allows experts to collect samples from the entire burial site […]

10.07.2026 04:24

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Our View: Akel’s Nato obsession defies logic

Akel general secretary Stefanos Stefanou outlined his party’s main positions on the Cyprus issue at a meeting he had with ambassadors of the EU member-states. His main message was that the convergences achieved over the years should be safeguarded and that the mooted introduction of new ideas about the form of a settlement would create […]

10.07.2026 04:20

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