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Woman told to refund €11,000 in social benefits

A woman who over the period of two years received social benefits has reportedly been told to pay back a sum of over €11,000 in government support. According to Phileleftheros, the payment was initially suspended as soon as the authorities learned that the woman, who had been receiving minimum guaranteed income since 2016, had been […]

08.07.2026 13:14

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Seven Cypriots head to Balkan U20 Athletics Championships

Seven young Cypriot athletes will represent the island at the Balkan Under 20 Athletics Championships in Craiova, Romania, on Saturday, with two aiming to secure qualification for the World Under 20 Championships. According to the Cyprus Amateur Athletics Association (Koeas), the team includes five male and two female athletes competing across sprint, hurdles, jumping and […]

08.07.2026 13:13

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Stylianos’ case postponed for a day

The court case into the suicide of 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou was postponed on Wednesday due to a setback in proceedings. During Wednesday’s hearing before the Nicosia district court, the hearing of the main witness who served as a liaison officer for Stylianos’ case during the period between 2010 and 2011 was rescheduled for Thursday at […]

08.07.2026 13:08

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Paphos beach water polo festival attracts 42 teams

More than 220 athletes from across Cyprus took part in the 10th Neapolis University Pafos Beach Water Polo Festival, held from July 3 to 5 at the Paphos municipal baths. The tournament featured 42 teams competing in Under 10, Under 12, Under 14, Under 16 and open categories. Organised by Neapolis University Pafos and Cyprus […]

08.07.2026 13:08

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Anagnostopoulos officially on Mafia State probe team

Criminologist Ilias Anagnostopoulos is officially on the team of independent criminal investigators in the Mafia State case, following Wednesday’s approval by the cabinet. Anagnostopoulos is replacing Christos Mylonopoulos, who recused himself last week. The rest of the team will be arriving in Cyprus early next week to begin the investigation on the basis of the […]

08.07.2026 12:59

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Ellinas Finance announces full repayment of Series B bond

Ellinas Finance Public Company Ltd announced on Wednesday the successful repayment of its Series B bond, which reached its maturity date. The company formally notified the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) that it has discharged all liabilities associated with the bond issuance, which was originally floated in 2021. In addition, the company stated that it has […]

08.07.2026 12:48

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Hormuz attacks and Super Typhoon Bavi put global shipping on alert

International shipping is facing a fresh wave of uncertainty, as security risks in the Strait of Hormuz intensify following new attacks on commercial vessels, while Super Typhoon Bavi threatens to disrupt key trade routes and port operations across Taiwan and eastern China.  Maritime risk consultancy EOS Risk Group has raised its assessment for vessel transits through the Strait of […]

08.07.2026 12:44

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Hybrid cars take majority share of Cyprus vehicle market

Electric vehicle market share inches higher in Cyprus amid European shift Cyprus’ motor vehicle registrations increased by 13.2 per cent during the first half of 2026, with hybrid cars accounting for more than half of all new passenger saloon car registrations, according to figures released by the Statistical Service (Cystat) on Wednesday. The latest figures […]

08.07.2026 12:40

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Could Cyprus film make it to the Oscars?

A Cyprus film could contend for an Oscar after the deputy ministry of culture has for the first time opened submissions to select the island’s official entry in the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. The decision to call for submissions comes from the deputy ministry of culture through, the official […]

08.07.2026 12:30

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Cyprus investment funds assets fall to €11.2bn — €2.9bn invested in local economy

The assets under management of Cyprus’ collective investment sector fell to €11.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to figures published on Wednesday by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), reflecting a 1.97 per cent quarter-on-quarter decline. CySEC’s latest quarterly statistics bulletin showed that it supervised 312 management companies and undertakings of […]

08.07.2026 12:20

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Sheeran keeps up England tradition with World Cup camp visit

England swapped the training pitch for a musical interlude last week when British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran visited their World Cup base in Kansas City. The England team posted video on their app on Tuesday showing the 35-year-old performing his hit “Castle on the Hill” for players and staff during some down time ahead of their […]

08.07.2026 12:10

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Democracy is being tested says Christodoulides

Measures to encourage greater participation and dialogue are crucial to ensuring that citizens feel included and represented, President Nikos Christodoulides said during a roundtable discussion on the current state of democracy held in Athens on Wednesday. “I do not believe that democracy is in decline, but we cannot ignore that it is being tested,” he […]

08.07.2026 12:10

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Zverev and Kostyuk bid to continue dominance in quarter-finals

The Wimbledon quarter-finals continue on Wednesday with Alexander Zverev taking on sixth seed Taylor Fritz, while Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk bids to reach a first Wimbledon semi-final against former runner-up Jasmine Paolini. Ninth seed Linda Noskova will look to overcome Belgium’s Elise Mertens, and the last Briton standing Arthur Fery faces French Open runner-up Flavio Cobolli. […]

08.07.2026 12:02

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Cyprus reaffirms global shipping role during London visit

Cyprus will continue to play an active role in shaping international maritime policy, with a focus on sustainability, competitiveness and safe navigation, Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis said during a working visit to London from July 6 to 9.  The visit centred on an event hosted by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), on the sidelines of […]

08.07.2026 11:59

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€37,188 of cheques bounced in June

The value of bounced cheques issued in Cyprus rose to €37,188 in June, despite only a slight increase in the number of cases, figures released on Wednesday by the Central Bank of Cyprus showed. A total of 16 bounced cheques were recorded during the month, up from 13 in June 2025. Their combined value also […]

08.07.2026 11:47

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Govt losing money over pleasure boat docks, audit office warns

Pleasure boat dock operators’ refusal to pay annual management fees in full to the government upon receipt of planning permission is costing the government money, the audit office warned in its latest report on Wednesday. The audit office examined the cases of six pleasure boat docks, for which planning permission was granted between June 2018 […]

08.07.2026 11:42

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Golden passports case against former minister adjourned until September

The trial of former transport minister Marios Demetriades in relation to “suspicious” naturalisations under Cyprus’ citizenship through investment scheme, commonly known as the ‘golden passport’ scheme, was on Wednesday adjourned until September. Demetriades and nine other defendants, seven natural persons and two legal entities, will now appear in court on September 14, facing charges of […]

08.07.2026 11:31

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France approves controversial police bill critics call a ‘licence to kill’

French lawmakers have approved a proposed law that would give police officers involved in shootings the benefit of the doubt, which critics have dubbed a “licence to kill”. The proposition, a longstanding demand of the far-right, would mean that officers who killed someone by shooting would be presumed to have acted within the limits of […]

08.07.2026 11:25

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Businesses urged to take measures against Legionella this summer

Businesses, hotels and healthcare facilities have been urged to step up precautions against Legionella this summer, as higher temperatures increase the risk of the bacteria developing in water systems, the labour inspection department said on Wednesday. The combination of heat and greater use of cooling systems can create conditions that allow the bacteria to grow […]

08.07.2026 11:25

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Cyprus to honour international investors at 14th annual awards ceremony

The 14th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards are due to take place on Thursday, July 9, at the Hilton Nicosia to recognise foreign companies that have made significant contributions to the national economy and society. Organised by investment promotion agency Invest Cyprus and presented by professional services firm PwC Cyprus, the ceremony will be held […]

08.07.2026 11:11

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Ukrainian drones hit industrial, energy targets across Russia in night of major strikes

Ukraine’s overnight drone attacks on Russia killed one person and damaged numerous industrial sites and two empty oil tankers, local authorities said on Wednesday, as Ukraine’s campaign against Russian energy infrastructure rages on. The governor of Russia’s Saratov region, Roman Busargin, said on Telegram that one person was killed, civilian industrial sites were damaged and […]

08.07.2026 11:02

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The Cypriot founder turning online fashion inspiration into shopping

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 […]

08.07.2026 10:58

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Thousands march as Khamenei’s funeral procession crosses into Iraq

Mourners marched through Iraq’s holy city of Najaf on Wednesday, following the coffin of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as his six-day funeral procession, which drew huge crowds in his home country, pressed on across the border. People carrying large portraits of the late leader gathered along the route and chanted “Death to America” […]

08.07.2026 10:57

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Limassol food delivery driver attacked

A 21-year-old food delivery driver was assaulted and robbed by three men in Limassol in the early hours of Wednesday, police said. The driver was in his vehicle when he was reportedly approached by three suspects riding scooters at around 1am. The men forced open the driver’s door, pulled the 21-year-old from the vehicle and […]

08.07.2026 10:33

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