Barcelona launch LaLiga title defence with five-star Elche demolition
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Barcelona launch LaLiga title defence with five-star Elche demolition

Barcelona began their LaLiga title defence and bid for a third successive crown with a 5-0 victory at Elche on Sunday as Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scored twice each. Captain Raphinha opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 14th minute after Victor Chust fouled him inside the box. Karim Adeyemi marked his Barcelona […]

24.08.2026 10:41
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Chelsea boss Alonso gives little away on Fernandez future
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Chelsea boss Alonso gives little away on Fernandez future

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said midfielder Enzo Fernandez was preparing well for their Premier League opener at Fulham on Monday, but stopped short of confirming whether the Argentine had told him he wanted to stay amid transfer speculation. British media reported last week that Chelsea had given Manchester City until August 14 to meet their […]

24.08.2026 10:34
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Burnham says UK must be ‘bolder’ in seeking closer EU ties
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Burnham says UK must be ‘bolder’ in seeking closer EU ties

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham told European Council President Antonio Costa that London should be bolder in pursuing closer ties with the European Union, with a UK-EU summit this year providing such opportunity, his office said on Monday. Burnham met Costa late on Sunday while travelling to Kyiv to co-chair a meeting of the so-called […]

24.08.2026 10:29
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US vows ‘economic D-Day’ as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports
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US vows ‘economic D-Day’ as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports

The U.S. threatened Iran with what it called “the greatest financial offensive ever marshalled” as it prepared to roll out economic sanctions on Monday that target Iran’s trade partners. Iran in turn vowed to shut down all oil exports from the Gulf “if the economic war continues.” U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a […]

24.08.2026 10:25
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Here comes the 1st Technopolis 20 Jazz Festival
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Here comes the 1st Technopolis 20 Jazz Festival

The very first Technopolis 20 Jazz Festival arrives soon as the cultural centre collaborates with the Petridio Foundation and Paphos Municipality to present a two-day celebration of jazz music. Held on October 2 and 3, an impressive selection of artists will gather at Ibrahim’s Khan in the heart of Paphos to present unique programmes full […]

24.08.2026 10:00
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Paphos residents warn of action over hospital delays
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Paphos residents warn of action over hospital delays

Paphos residents have warned of possible action over continued delays at Paphos general hospital, with the canteen still closed six years after it ceased operating and no executive director being appointed. Despite assurances from the health ministry since April that steps would be taken to appoint an executive director and resolve the canteen issue, no […]

24.08.2026 09:58
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No ‘honorary promotions’ for children of missing and fallen soldiers
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No ‘honorary promotions’ for children of missing and fallen soldiers

No ‘honorary or special promotions’ will be granted to police officers who are children of missing or fallen soldiers Justice Minister Costas Fitiris informed parliament on Monday. Responding to a question from Akel MP Christos Christofides, Fitiris said neither police law nor the relevant regulations provide for honorary promotion in recognition of the sacrifices made […]

24.08.2026 09:51
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Police treating Dali car fires as suspected arson
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Police treating Dali car fires as suspected arson

Police are investigating suspected arson after three vehicles were set on fire in Dali on Monday morning. The fire was reported at around 3.30am, with members of the fire brigade attending the scene and extinguishing the flames. According to police, the vehicles “appear to have been set on fire maliciously”. One of the vehicles was […]

24.08.2026 09:43
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Remote work and labour law in Cyprus
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Remote work and labour law in Cyprus

Remote work has become a permanent feature of the modern labour market, transforming the operation of businesses, the organisation of production and, above all, the very substance of the employment relationship. Technology has removed geographical boundaries and created new opportunities for flexibility, while at the same time giving rise to unprecedented legal challenges that labour […]

24.08.2026 09:35
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Clear skies ahead as temperatures set to hit 39 degrees
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Clear skies ahead as temperatures set to hit 39 degrees

The Met Office forecast largely clear skies across Cyprus on Monday, with temperatures climbing to around 39 degrees in Nicosia. Clouds are expected over Troodos during the early afternoon, though conditions elsewhere should remain settled. Winds will blow light to moderate through the day, picking up slightly along the Limassol by afternoon. Temperatures are expected […]

24.08.2026 09:29
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Cyprus villages need investment and opportunity, says Hadjimanolis
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Cyprus villages need investment and opportunity, says Hadjimanolis

Reviving Cyprus’ villages requires more than new infrastructure, with investment in social life, culture and opportunities for young people equally important to their survival, Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis said.  Speaking at Akapnou’s 36th annual community event over the weekend, Hadjimanolis said the government recognised the crucial role of rural communities in preserving the island’s cultural identity and strengthening […]

24.08.2026 09:29
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Man in critical condition after Limassol scooter crash
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Man in critical condition after Limassol scooter crash

A 56-year-old man remains in critical condition after a collision between an electric scooter and a motorcycle in Limassol, police said on Monday. The crash happened at around 6pm yesterday on Chrysostomos Hadjipavlou street. Police said the man, riding the scooter, collided with a motorcycle driven by a 35-year-old. The impact sent the motorcycle skidding […]

24.08.2026 09:18
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30-year-old motorcyclist dies in Larnaca collision
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30-year-old motorcyclist dies in Larnaca collision

A 30-year-old man died after a traffic accident on the Kelia Troulloi Road in Larnaca, police confirmed on Monday. Georgios Georgiou, a father of two young children who worked at the Larnaca district local government organisation (EOA), was riding a motorcycle at around 7.25pm when the crash occurred. According to police, the motorcycle, driven by […]

24.08.2026 09:12
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Cyprus farmers to access favourable bank terms under new plan
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Cyprus farmers to access favourable bank terms under new plan

Cyprus is opening a new route to finance for farmers whose investment plans have already been approved, as the government looks to turn its €454 million agricultural programme into viable projects and breathe new life into rural communities.  Agriculture Minister Christos Senekis said the new financial instrument had been created to tackle the liquidity problems producers often face after securing approval for an […]

24.08.2026 09:11
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IndiGo takes aim at global carriers with 550-aircraft plan
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IndiGo takes aim at global carriers with 550-aircraft plan

India’s largest airline is preparing its biggest push yet beyond the domestic market, with new long-range aircraft and direct services to Europe at the heart of its plans. IndiGo made its name flying millions of passengers across India. Now the country’s largest airline wants to take them much further.  The airline expects to carry 200 million […]

24.08.2026 09:02
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Funds remain a key tool for investors despite rise of direct deals, says executive
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Funds remain a key tool for investors despite rise of direct deals, says executive

Investors should focus less on whether to use funds, direct investments or co-investments and more on whether they have the expertise and infrastructure to manage private-market investments themselves, according to Nikolas Charalambous, managing director of KENDRIS Capital Limited. Writing for the Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA), Charalambous said the growing accessibility of private markets had […]

24.08.2026 08:30
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Foldable phones set for renewed growth as wider designs gain ground
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Foldable phones set for renewed growth as wider designs gain ground

The global foldable smartphone market is expected to grow by more than 20 per cent a year through 2028, with annual shipments projected to reach 36 million units as leading manufacturers introduce new designs, according to research firm Omdia. Shipments are expected to more than double from 2025 levels, driven in part by the emergence […]

24.08.2026 08:00
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ECB refines inflation measures to better capture domestic price pressures
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ECB refines inflation measures to better capture domestic price pressures

The European Central Bank (ECB) has updated the indicators it uses to assess domestically driven and cyclical inflation in the euro area, introducing methodological changes designed to make the measures more robust and useful for monetary policy decisions. The changes are set out in a new ECB Statistics Paper examining domestic inflation and so-called Supercore […]

24.08.2026 07:30
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EU jobs market absorbs downturns better than US, study finds
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EU jobs market absorbs downturns better than US, study finds

The European Union’s labour force is far more resilient to economic downturns than its US counterpart, although the headline stability masks much greater pain among young, less-educated and non-native workers, according to a working paper from the European Central Bank (ECB). The study examines how people respond when economic growth weakens, using labour market data […]

24.08.2026 06:30
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