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US military says it is carrying out fresh strikes on Iran, after Trump says accord is ‘over’

The U.S. military said it was launching fresh strikes on Iran aimed at keeping the critical Strait of Hormuz open to traffic, hours after President Donald Trump declared that an interim agreement to end the war was “over.” The latest round of attacks, which the United States said was launched in response to Tuesday’s assault […]

09.07.2026 09:15

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DCO launches AI guidebook to help governments develop regulation

The Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO) has launched a new guidebook designed to help governments develop ethical artificial intelligence policies, unveiling the initiative during a high-level event held alongside the first United Nations Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance in Geneva. Notably, Cyprus is among the DCO’s member states, having joined the organisation as part of […]

09.07.2026 09:02

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Cyprus strengthens maritime diplomacy at IMO reception in London

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis has reaffirmed Cyprus’ commitment to international maritime cooperation during a reception held at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London, as the island continues to strengthen its place in global shipping diplomacy.  The reception, organised by the Shipping Deputy Ministry on the sidelines of the 137th IMO Council, was attended by IMO Secretary-General Arsenio […]

09.07.2026 08:49

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Today’s weather: Largely sunny, storms possible

Thursday’s weather will be mostly clear across most of the island for most of the day, but this may be tempered by storms which are expected to occur inland and in the mountains during the afternoon. Temperatures will nonetheless rise to 36 degrees Celsius inland, 30 degrees Celsius on the west coast, 33 degrees Celsius […]

09.07.2026 08:45

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CBC urges stronger cyber resilience amid AI risks

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has highlighted a new warning from the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) over the growing cyber risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence models, saying it will continue to monitor developments closely and expects financial institutions to strengthen their resilience against emerging threats. The warning concerns frontier artificial intelligence models, […]

09.07.2026 08:14

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CySEC warns firms over money laundering risks after MiCA transition ends

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 […]

09.07.2026 08:02

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Donald Trump ordered to pay E. Jean Carroll $5.8 million after Supreme Court declines appeal on sexual abuse and defamation case

A U.S. judge on Wednesday authorized the payment of a multimillion-dollar verdict to magazine writer E. Jean Carroll to satisfy a 2023 civil verdict in which a jury found President Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming her. U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan in Manhattan ordered the disbursement of nearly $5.8 million to the […]

09.07.2026 08:00

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Cyprus Business Now: i spy, Pasyxe, banks, shipping, housing, crypto

Cypriot founder Nicole Georgiou has launched i spy in London, a new fashion-tech platform aiming to rethink the way people discover, save and shop the outfits they see online.  The 25-year-old former finance professional, who moved from Cyprus to London seven years ago, officially unveiled the app at How Matcha in Marylebone, marking the first public launch of a platform […]

09.07.2026 07:30

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Iran war and trade tensions dampen Airbus long-term growth outlook

Airbus (AIR.PA) on ​Wednesday revised down its 20-year industry-wide forecast for passenger aircraft demand by 1 per cent after the Iran war and trade tensions slammed ‌the brakes on what had been a sharp rebound in airline activity since the COVID-19 pandemic. The world’s largest planemaker said it still expected robust jet demand led by […]

09.07.2026 06:50

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What’s on this weekend

Music In rural Paphos, the Minthis Music Festival 2026 has begun, presenting acclaimed world musicians on its stage. Offering panoramic views and exquisite music nights, this year’s line-up is particularly exciting. Up next, on Thursday, July 9, is rising international piano star Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, dedicating her recital to Frédéric Chopin. On July 10, the Vision […]

09.07.2026 06:40

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Mercedes-Benz car sales fall 8 per cent amid tough competition

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz (MBGn.DE) said on Wednesday sales in its core ​car business continued to fall ‌in the second quarter, declining 8 per cent year-on-year due to intense competition in China.

09.07.2026 06:20

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Britain’s jobs market downturn eases as temporary hiring hits three-year high

Britain’s jobs market downturn eased slightly last month, according to a survey of recruitment companies on Wednesday that ​showed an upturn in temporary hiring and starting ‌salaries. The monthly Report on Jobs from accountants KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, a trade body, showed temporary billings ​growth rose to a more than three-year high […]

09.07.2026 06:00

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Eurogroup chief backs digital euro rollout by 2029

Greek National Economy and Finance Minister and Eurogroup president Kyriakos Pierrakakis on Wednesday called for a more ambitious European strategy centred on technology, energy integration and the digital euro, during an address at the Economist conference in Athens. According to a report by the Athens News Agency, Pierrakakis used his speech at the 30th Annual […]

09.07.2026 05:00

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Cabinet to deliberate high-ranking politicians’ police protection

Cabinet will likely next week discuss planned changes to the police protection offered to high-ranking politicians, with some amendments coming about due to changes in parliament’s makeup following May’s election, and Justice Minister Costas Fitiris reportedly minded to modernise the service. At present, House president Annita Demetriou has a police entourage comprising 10 officers. When […]

09.07.2026 04:24

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Our View: Hoteliers do not need crisis management for minor setback

The outgoing president of the Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe), Thanos Michaelides, has called for the setting up of a ‘crisis management team’ that would deal with ‘crises’ affecting the tourism industry. Speaking at the Pasyxe AGM on Tuesday, Michaelides said that a plan for safeguarding Cyprus tourism was required. He envisaged the crisis management team consisting […]

09.07.2026 04:20

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Trump decides to remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor list

President Donald Trump on Wednesday informed his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa that he had decided to remove the country from the U.S. list of designated state sponsors of terrorism. “I promised to remove all barriers stopping you from rebuilding your country, and very soon, you will finally be able to do so,” Trump wrote in a letter to Sharaa […]

08.07.2026 23:02

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Dust, abandoned buildings top residents’ concerns at Larnaca port meeting

Dust from port operations, abandoned buildings and persistent cleanliness problems dominated a public meeting between Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras and residents living around the city’s port on Wednesday, with the municipality promising both short-term measures and long-term redevelopment plans. The meeting, held at Larnaca port’s departure hall and attended by municipal councillors and officials, aimed […]

08.07.2026 22:10

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Cyprus inaugurates new Neurology and Genetics Institute building

President Nikos Christodoulides said Wednesday that the opening of the new building of the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics marks a milestone for both the institute and the country. Speaking at the handover ceremony, he said the facility — spanning more than 11,000 square meters and costing €31 million — represents one of Cyprus’s […]

08.07.2026 21:51

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EU approves €9.21 million in Cyprus wildfire aid

The European Parliament has approved €9.21 million in assistance for Cyprus from the EU Solidarity Fund following the devastating wildfires of July 2025. The allocation is part of a wider €144.1 million support package for Cyprus, Spain and Romania after natural disasters struck the three countries that year. According to the report submitted to lawmakers, […]

08.07.2026 21:49

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Cyprus pays more than €12.7 million in foot‑and‑mouth compensation

Cyprus has paid out more than €12,755,000 in compensation to livestock farmers affected by the foot‑and‑mouth outbreak, officials said Wednesday. Andreas Grigoriou, director‑general of the Agriculture Ministry, told lawmakers that 80,133 animals have been culled so far. His remarks came during a session of parliament’s Agriculture Committee, which reviewed measures to contain the disease and […]

08.07.2026 21:42

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Food delivery driver assaulted, robbed in Limassol

Police are investigating a new case of assault and robbery involving a 21‑year‑old food delivery driver in Limassol. Authorities said the incident happened around 1 a.m. when the driver, who was in his car, was approached by three unidentified individuals on scooter‑type mopeds. According to the complaint, the suspects blocked his vehicle, opened the driver’s […]

08.07.2026 21:26

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Police seize 66kg of shisha tobacco and hundreds of cartons of cigarettes in Ayia Napa

Police and customs officers seized more than 66kg of shisha tobacco, hundreds of cartons of cigarettes and other untaxed tobacco products during a vehicle search in Ayia Napa on Wednesday. The search was carried out after police evaluated intelligence as part of ongoing operations targeting the illegal possession, transport and trade of duty-unpaid tobacco products. […]

08.07.2026 21:26

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NATO seeks to rebuild military stockpiles and expand defense production

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday that restrictions on defense cooperation among NATO member states, particularly in the defense industry, “must be lifted” if the alliance is to meet its capability targets. Speaking at the ongoing NATO summit, Erdogan referred to the arms export restrictions that some of Türkiye’s NATO allies have imposed on […]

08.07.2026 21:16

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Mercedes-Benz reports decline in second-quarter passenger car sales

The German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz reported a decline in second-quarter passenger car sales on Wednesday, even as its sales of electric vehicles (EVs) surged by more than 50 percent. In the second quarter of 2026, Mercedes-Benz group sold 417,800 passenger cars worldwide, representing a decline of eight percent compared with the previous year. In comparison, […]

08.07.2026 21:15

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