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Our View: Is it a good idea to host other countries internal politics?

MEP Fidias Panayiotou has called for a ban on third countries from conducting election campaigns in Cyprus after a billboard promoting Israeli prime ministerial candidate and former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot was put up in Larnaca. Eisenkot is leader of Israel’s Yashar party and a candidate for prime minister in Israel’s October 27 […]

28.07.2026 04:20

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France and Spain race to contain wildfires ahead of fresh heatwave

Firefighters sought on Monday to take advantage of more favourable weather conditions to subdue massive wildfires threatening the French city and tourist region of Bordeaux and a number of sites in neighbouring Spain. They were racing against the clock as another heatwave is expected to hit both countries later this week in what has been […]

28.07.2026 00:04

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CHP’s Cyprus branch defects to Ozel’s New Party

The Cyprus branch of Turkish opposition party the CHP has defected to the new party formed by its former leader Ozgur Ozel, which he has named the New Party, following 91 members of parliament and numerous mayors across the country who have joined the party. On Monday, the now former chairman of the CHP’s Cyprus […]

27.07.2026 23:51

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Guterres to discuss ‘efforts to advance peace process’ with leaders

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will discuss “efforts to advance the peace process and support stability on the island” during his visit to Cyprus, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Monday evening. These efforts to support the peace process, he said, include “the work of the United Nations peacekeeping force in Cyprus”. According to the […]

27.07.2026 22:34

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North’s ruling coalition divided over Guterres visit

The north’s three-party ruling coalition found itself divided on Monday over its stance on United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ arrival in Cyprus, with one of the parties saying it hopes for “constructive results for the Cyprus negotiation process” and the other briefly calling for a protest against his visit. It was the DP which was […]

27.07.2026 22:07

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Over 13,000 banks have already connected to the XRP ecosystem, and EX DeFi generates $3,000 in daily returns for XRP holders.

Recently, discussions surrounding the development of the XRP global payment network have intensified again. SWIFT recently announced that its next-generation blockchain-based ledger system is ready for deployment, sparking widespread market attention on the future development of cross-border payment systems. Meanwhile, market observers believe that Ripple’s network, having established business connections with over 13,000 banks and […]

27.07.2026 22:00

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Guterres’ arrival a ‘significant opportunity’, Annita says

The arrival of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Cyprus on Monday night constitutes a “significant opportunity” for Cyprus, House President Annita Demetriou said. She added that this opportunity is one which the island must “seize with seriousness, responsibility, and national unity”. “Disy remains steadfastly by the side of every substantive effort which can lead […]

27.07.2026 21:22

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Firefighters to remain near Kalo Chorio overnight to manage flareups

Firefighters will remain in the area surrounding the military firing range near the Larnaca district village of Kalo Chorio overnight on Monday and into the early hours of Tuesday morning to deal with possible flareups, chief fire officer Nikos Longinos said. He said the fire brigade had been on the scene within seven minutes of […]

27.07.2026 21:02

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Two farming units ‘may’ have FMD

Authorities on Monday said two more farming units may have been infected with foot and mouth disease(FMD), with confirmation pending. The two suspected farming units are located in Pentakomo, Limassol district, and Avgorou in the Famagusta district. Samples from animals have been taken for testing. “These are two cases under investigation,” said Demetris Epaminondas, a […]

27.07.2026 19:48

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Palmas says ‘no active front’ in Kalo Chorio fire, police reopen Psevdas road

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said there is currently “no active front” in the fire which broke out at the firing range near the Larnaca district village of Kalo Chorio, while ordering an investigation into the circumstances surrounding how it started, while the police reopened the road linking Kalo Chorio and nearby Psevdas. Shortly before 7.45pm, […]

27.07.2026 19:36

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New exhibition in Nicosia

A mid-summer exhibition opens in the final week of July which also marks the beginning of the ‘world-un-making’ programme. The Aggregate exhibition falls within the programme of Sic. Contemporary Culture which explores ways to generate modalities for collective infrastructures. Through a series of collaborations and commissions, it brings together artists, curators and researchers who work […]

27.07.2026 19:33

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65% of Turkish Cyprus in favour of Cyprus solution

A large cross-section of Turkish Cypriots are dissatisfied with the current status quo and favour a settlement to the Cyprus issue, a survey in the north found on Monday. Conducted by the Cmirs (Centre for Migration, Identity and Rights Studies) think tank, the rolling poll found that 65 per cent of Turkish Cypriots would like […]

27.07.2026 18:28

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‘Clean and inexpensive energy is being thrown away’

Even though battery storage is key to bringing down electricity costs, the state is restricting the utilisation of this technology, a collective of businesses said on Monday. The Electricity Market Association (EMA) said energy poverty remains one of the biggest challenges, with consumers in Cyprus saddled with among the highest electricity bills across the EU. […]

27.07.2026 17:44

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Reading the Bitcoin price chart: What on-chain data adds that charts miss

Price charts are the most common tool traders use to analyze Bitcoin. Candlestick patterns, support and resistance levels, moving averages, and volume profiles help identify trends and potential turning points. However, charts only show what has already happened on the surface. They rarely reveal the underlying forces driving those movements. In current market conditions, combining […]

27.07.2026 17:40

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CySEC waives takeover bid requirement for Petrolina shares

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) announced on Monday that it has granted Dinos Lefkaritis an exemption from the obligation to submit a mandatory public takeover bid following a planned acquisition of additional shares in Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd. The decision was taken by the commission’s board on July 20, 2026, following an application […]

27.07.2026 17:32

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Euro area income steady as EU sees slight rise

Household real income per capita remained stable in the euro area during the first quarter of 2026, while recording a slight increase across the European Union, according to a report from Eurostat. The statistical office of the European Union said the figure for the euro area followed a 0.2 per cent rise in the fourth […]

27.07.2026 17:32

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Man to stand trial over attempted murder after stabbing

A 22-year-old man was sent to trial by the Larnaca permanent criminal court on Monday over the attempted murder of a 33-year-old man in Aradippou, with the case scheduled to be heard on October 15. The defendant, who has been in custody since his arrest on July 19, remains in custody and faces charges including […]

27.07.2026 17:21

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Erhurman pledges to ‘contribute’ to ensure Guterres meetings are ‘fruitful’

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Monday promised to “contribute” to ensure that the forthcoming Cyprus problem meetings involving United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres are “fruitful”, after meeting UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin at his official residence. He described Monday’s meeting as “productive”, and said that “we will continue to contribute in good faith to […]

27.07.2026 17:05

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Building demolition ceased after hitting asbestos

Authorities on Monday immediately terminated works on a building being demolished in Ayios Andreas, Nicosia, following the discovery of asbestos sheets on the site. The Nicosia district government organisation (EOA) and the labour inspection department ordered that the removal of debris from the worksite cease, following complaints by residents on Saturday that prescribed safety measures […]

27.07.2026 16:58

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Ayia Anna residents evacuated as fire spreads from Kalo Chorio firing range

Residents of Ayia Anna were evacuated on Monday afternoon after a fire that broke out at the Kalo Chorio firing range spread beyond the military area. Civil Defence spokesman Panayiotis Liasidis said residents were being transferred to a temporary shelter at the Mosfiloti community council until authorities determine it is safe for them to return […]

27.07.2026 16:54

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Cyprus expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia after Red Sea attacks

Cyprus on Monday expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia following attacks on Saudi vessels in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, including recent direct missile strikes. In a post on X, the foreign ministry said the attacks against Saudi vessels, including the latest missile attacks, were further destabilising the region. “The freedom of navigation […]

27.07.2026 16:50

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Paphos EOA defends recruitment procedures

Paphos district government organisation (EOA) insisted on Monday that all recent recruitment procedures were carried out in accordance with existing legislation, following questions over delays in publishing results and the evaluation process used for certain positions. It said that all procedures followed complied with legislation. The EOA said it had faced significant understaffing across several […]

27.07.2026 16:31

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National response plan aims to coordinate response to emergencies

“This incident rattled us,” Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Monday unveiling a national rapid response plan to improve coordination between emergency services and prevent a repeat of the seven-hour closure of the Nicosia-Limassol motorway seen last week. Speaking after a meeting with all the services involved, Fitiris said the government had completed a full […]

27.07.2026 16:25

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Cyprus star Erokhina reaches 100m breaststroke semis at Commonwealth Games

Maria Erokhina secured her place in the 100m breaststroke semi-finals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, marking the first time a Cypriot swimmer has qualified for a semi-final at the Games. According to the Cyprus Olympic Committee, the Cypriot swimmer finished seventh in the fourth heat with a time of 1:10.70 and was ranked 16th […]

27.07.2026 15:54

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