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North property magnate arrested after Trikomo fire

Fifty-two-year-old property developer Ahmet Noyan appeared in court in Trikomo on Wednesday after having been arrested on suspicion of negligence after one of the many buildings constructed by his company in the area caught fire at the weekend. Noyan was arrested on Tuesday alongside two other directors of the Noyanlar group, which describes itself as […]

08.07.2026 16:20

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‘The climate crisis is here’: Cypriot MEPs demand more wildfire protection

Cypriot members of the European Parliament on Wednesday demanded that the island be offered more protection from the consequences of wildfires as the Strasbourg plenary session discussed the European Union’s preparedness to deal with fires and heatwaves in the future. “The climate crisis is here, even if the conservative [United States President Donald] Trump imitators […]

08.07.2026 16:15

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On the path to becoming Europe’s leading snack brand: Alesto unveils a fresh new look and a clear focus on quality and conscious enjoyment

Alesto, the brand for nuts and dried fruits of Lidl, is undergoing a strategic evolution. At the heart of this transformation is the creation of a unique brand identity: Alesto is evolving from a classic product brand into a modern brand centered on enjoyment. With a sharper brand profile and new packaging, Alesto is being […]

08.07.2026 16:03

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EU parliament adopts report on 1974 Cyprus sexual violence

The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted a report into the sexual violence suffered by Cypriot women during Turkey’s invasion in 1974, with 575 votes in its favour, 33 votes against and 43 abstentions. All six Cypriot MEPs voted in favour of the report, though the parliament’s rapporteur on Turkey, Nacho Sanchez Amor, was among the […]

08.07.2026 15:58

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Three remanded over Larnaca robbery and kidnapping case

Three men who were arrested after having robbed and kidnapped a 65-year-old man in Larnaca were on Wednesday remanded in custody for six days after appearing at the Larnaca district court. The police had said earlier in the day that they were investigating a case of “robbery, kidnapping, theft, assault, and causing actual bodily harm”, […]

08.07.2026 15:57

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Cloud Office is expanding into Cyprus, ushering in a new era of multi-cloud and Agentic AI

Nicosia, July 8, 2026 — Cloud Office, one of the fastest-growing providers of innovative cloud solutions, announces its official expansion into Cyprus. Following its highly successful entry into the Greek market in late 2024, which has since resulted in its business has quadrupled on an annual basis, the establishment of a new office in Cyprus […]

08.07.2026 15:56

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Sek urges employers to protect workers from extreme summer heat

The Cyprus Workers’ Confederation (Sek) has urged employers to implement measures to protect staff from heat stress, noting that prolonged exposure to high temperatures can seriously harm health and may be fatal, according to a statement on Wednesday. The union said heat stress should not be viewed as merely an uncomfortable part of working during […]

08.07.2026 15:55

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Limassol municipality to collect bulky waste in Agios Ioannis area

The Limassol municipality will carry out a collection of bulky and unwanted items in the Agios Ioannis area on Friday as part of its cleaning campaign, authorities said on Wednesday. Residents in the affected streets can leave old furniture, mattresses, wooden items, bulky objects and plastic toys outside their homes from the previous afternoon. The […]

08.07.2026 15:52

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Ecologists protest killing of stray dogs in Paphos forest

The Ecologists movement on Wednesday expressed its strong opposition to proposals to kill stray dogs in the Paphos forest as discussed in a meeting between government services and the forestry department on Monday. “A modern society cannot accept the killing of defenceless animals as a solution,” said the party’s animal action group coordinator, Anthi Mouzouri. […]

08.07.2026 15:52

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MP who lost mother to violence, pledges war on femicides

Direct Democracy MP Diana Constantinides has pledged to clamp down on violence against women during her five-year term, having borne the burden of losing her mother at a young age. Her mother, she revealed on Sigma TV this week, was Christine Constantinides from Sweden, who in 1993 was raped, murdered and dumped in Kotsiatis landfill. […]

08.07.2026 15:46

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Farage’s election gamble could see him face one challenger – Count Binface

A gamble by Nigel Farage, leader of Britain’s populist Reform UK, to trigger an election for his own parliamentary seat could mean the only opponent he will face during campaigning is a man with a trash can on his head, better known as Count Binface. Farage, 62, under investigation in parliament over millions of pounds […]

08.07.2026 15:35

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Why SaintQuant is becoming a notable no-code AI trading platform for crypto, stock & futures traders in 2026

Financial markets in 2026 are faster and more data-driven than ever. Crypto trades around the clock, stocks swing on AI-sector rotation and earnings momentum, and futures react to macro data in seconds. For retail traders, watching every chart across every asset class by hand has become almost impossible. That pressure is one reason search interest […]

08.07.2026 15:31

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Korantina Homes: Shaping the future of real estate in Cyprus

Cyprus’ real estate sector has entered a defining period. Demand is no longer shaped only by location, square metres or proximity to the sea. Today’s buyers, residents and investors are looking for places that offer design & construction quality, top-tier services, privacy, long-term value and a lifestyle that reflects the way Cyprus itself is evolving. […]

08.07.2026 15:30

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Crypto assets moving into mainstream finance, Cyprus regulators say

The future of payments will depend on trust, effective supervision and responsible innovation, senior officials from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) and the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) said during a conference on cryptocurrencies and digital assets held in Limassol on Tuesday. The conference focused on cryptocurrencies, digital assets and the future of […]

08.07.2026 15:24

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Hoteliers say Cyprus tourism needs stronger crisis playbook

Cyprus’ tourism sector remains under pressure from the fallout of the Middle East crisis, although the picture has improved since June, new hoteliers association Pasyxe president Yiannos Pantazis said.  In an interview with Politis Radio, Pantazis appeared cautiously optimistic about the rest of the season, noting that the sector had taken a hit in March and April, when cancellations increased and new bookings slowed. However, […]

08.07.2026 15:16

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Cyprus in trouble with the EU over waste, energy, anti-money laundering and minimum wage

Cyprus was wrapped over the knuckles by the European Commission yet again on Wednesday for failing to implement EU waste recycling targets, its restrictive energy-installation policies, and its failure to implement both anti money laundering directives and enshrining adequate minimum wages into national law. “The decision is part of the Commission’s enforcement efforts to remove […]

08.07.2026 14:54

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Cabinet approves €6.35m in new support for FMD farmers

The cabinet approved an extra €6.35 million for livestock farmers affected by foot and mouth disease on Wednesday. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou stated the government is committed to supporting the sector’s recovery. The package includes €4.85 million for compensation payments to farmers for losses of livestock, milk, and animal feed, plus an additional €1.5 million […]

08.07.2026 14:22

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Alpha Bank Cyprus advances digital banking strategy

Alpha Bank Cyprus on Wednesday announced that it has completed the implementation of Salesforce Financial Services Cloud (FSC) as part of a new investment aimed at accelerating its digital transformation and strengthening its customer-focused operating model. The bank said the new customer relationship management (CRM) platform has been fully operational since April 30, 2026, describing […]

08.07.2026 14:19

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Summer group exhibition looks at city as an Urban Kaleidoscope

A new exhibition joins Limassol’s art scene this July, as Gallery 45 presents the summer group exhibition Urban Kaleidoscope. Up and running until the end of September, this showcase brings together the work of ten local and international artists exploring the dynamic relationship between art and urban life. Vibrant, multidisciplinary and colourful, the showcase includes […]

08.07.2026 14:17

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Trump turns on Spain and demands Greenland as NATO summit exposes cracks

President Donald Trump threw a summit of NATO leaders into disarray on Wednesday as he demanded the United States cut trade ties with Spain and made renewed claims on Greenland, irking another NATO ally Denmark. Speaking in the Turkish capital Ankara, Trump called Madrid a “terrible partner” in NATO as he railed against allies for […]

08.07.2026 14:12

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No racist element in Turkish Cypriot attack says government

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Wednesday moved to stress that given that it is now believed that the weekend’s attack on a Turkish Cypriot man in Ayia Napa was carried out by a group of Swedish tourists, there was no racial or sectarian motive behind it. “The only comment we have to make is that […]

08.07.2026 14:06

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Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) strengthens the Shell service station network with a new strategic location in Aradippou

The new addition strengthens the Shell service station network in the Larnaca district and brings Coral Cyprus’ network to 42 service stations nationwide Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee), which holds the licence to use the Shell trademark in Cyprus, has proceeded with the acquisition of a new service point in Aradippou, further strengthening the network of […]

08.07.2026 13:58

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Hostage crews face worsening crisis as piracy threat returns off Somalia

The humanitarian crisis aboard the Palau-flagged tanker MT HONOUR 25 is worsening, with 17 seafarers still being held more than two months after the vessel was hijacked in waters off Somalia.  The warning was issued through the DCoC/JA, the International Maritime Organisation, IMO-backed regional maritime security framework for the Western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden, whose 22 signatory states said […]

08.07.2026 13:54

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Turkey ‘will have to bend its own intransigence’ on Cyprus, Letymbiotis says

Turkey will be required to exhibit flexibility in its position regarding the Cyprus problem, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Wednesday, as he faced questions over the day’s Nato summit, which was taking place in Ankara. He was first asked about the planned meetings of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with European Council president Antonio […]

08.07.2026 13:53

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