29-year-old arrested over copper cable thefts
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

29-year-old arrested over copper cable thefts

A 29-year-old man was arrested in connection with three cases of copper cable theft in the Nicosia district, police said on Saturday. The suspect was arrested by members of the Nicosia CID following a complaint made by an employee at a construction site in Strovolos, where copper from cables was reported stolen from a power […]

18.07.2026 10:48
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Cyprus’ buffer zone acting as ‘biodiversity refuge’
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Cyprus’ buffer zone acting as ‘biodiversity refuge’

The buffer zone that traverses the island’s divide has developed into an unexpected area of biodiversity, with nature expanding in areas where human activity has been limited for decades. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency on Saturday, Professor Costas Constantinou said the area had become an ecological space where wildlife and plant species had increased […]

18.07.2026 10:43
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Akamas National Park: A visitor’s guide
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Akamas National Park: A visitor’s guide

If you’re looking for a side of Cyprus that feels untouched by large resorts and busy promenades, Akamas National Park should be at the top of your list. Covering the rugged north-western tip of the island, this protected landscape combines dramatic coastal scenery, hiking trails, secluded beaches and rich biodiversity. Unlike many of Cyprus’ best-known […]

18.07.2026 10:25
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19-year-old held over 11 Ayia Napa burglary cases
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19-year-old held over 11 Ayia Napa burglary cases

A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with 11 burglary and theft cases committed in Ayia Napa during the last two months. In police statements issued on Saturday, the arrest took place shortly after 1am when police received information about a person acting suspiciously inside a hotel lobby in Ayia Napa. Famagusta police arrived at […]

18.07.2026 10:16
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Drug squad seize 1,423 laughing gas containers in Ayia Napa raid
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Drug squad seize 1,423 laughing gas containers in Ayia Napa raid

Police seized 1,423 small containers of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, and arrested two people during a coordinated operation in the Ayia Napa nightclub district on Saturday. Members of the drugs squad (Ykan) inspected four premises, with officers finding and confiscating 1,423 containers of nitrous oxide, a controlled substance, along with 455 balloons […]

18.07.2026 10:11
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Police make ten arrests during overnight checks
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Police make ten arrests during overnight checks

Ten people were arrested and 370 traffic violations were issued during targeted police operations carried out nationwide on Friday night. According to police statements issued on Saturday, the arrests involved various offences, including drug possession, burglary, and illegal stay. During the operations, police stopped 684 vehicles for inspection and checked 849 drivers and passengers. Officers […]

18.07.2026 10:06
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The One Love Cyprus Festival brings reggae and more
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The One Love Cyprus Festival brings reggae and more

Reggae sounds, art finds and a community spirit is coming to Gialia in Paphos this summer. Bringing the ultimate laid-back party vibe is the latest edition of One Love Cyprus Festival, which returns for the third time, bigger and renewed. Expanding to a five-day experience this year, the festival will bring reggae, dub and sound […]

18.07.2026 10:00
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Yellow weather warning issued as Nicosia hits near 40 degrees
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Yellow weather warning issued as Nicosia hits near 40 degrees

Temperatures in Nicosia are expected to reach around 40 degrees Celsius on Saturday, with the Met Office issuing a yellow warning for extreme heat between 1pm and 4pm. The forecasters said the weather will remain mainly clear during the day, with afternoon cloud development bringing the possibility of isolated rain or thunderstorms, mainly in Troodos. […]

18.07.2026 09:58
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EU trade scheme boosts developing economies, report finds
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EU trade scheme boosts developing economies, report finds

The European Commission and the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy published a joint report this week, detailing the implementation of the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP), the EU’s main trade tool supporting developing countries’ exports. The report confirms that the scheme continues to drive economic progress and sustainable development in beneficiary […]

18.07.2026 08:30
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The energy institute statistical review 2026: the story lies beyond electricity
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The energy institute statistical review 2026: the story lies beyond electricity

The publication of the Energy Institute’s Statistical Review of World Energy 2026 has produced widely differing interpretations. Some commentators argue that it demonstrates the energy transition is accelerating rapidly. Others claim it shows that the transition is failing because fossil fuels continue to dominate. Both conclusions are based on the same data. The difference lies in […]

18.07.2026 08:00
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Fund managers turn optimistic as recession fears ease
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Fund managers turn optimistic as recession fears ease

Global investor sentiment has climbed to its strongest level since February, with fund managers growing more optimistic on ​the economic outlook, artificial intelligence-linked spending and the prospect ‌of a dovish Federal Reserve, Bank of America’s latest Global Fund Manager Survey showed. Cash allocations fell to an “uber-low” of 3.6 per cent from 4.1 per cent […]

18.07.2026 07:00
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Package-forwarding firms bridge gap for African online shoppers
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Package-forwarding firms bridge gap for African online shoppers

No bank card? No address? No problem. Shoppers in Africa increasingly are buying online from big brands such as Amazon (AMZN.O) or Walmart (WMT.O) even though they have no physical presence on much of the continent. Among those benefiting ​from the shift are local and foreign package-forwarding companies that use technology and increasing internet penetration […]

18.07.2026 06:30
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Global fusion energy investments hit record $4.48 billion
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Global fusion energy investments hit record $4.48 billion

Global investments in fusion energy hit a record of $4.48 billion in the ‌year since last July, according to a survey released this week, a milestone driven by hopes the emerging industry can help meet rising demand for electricity in the long term. Fusion reactors, which are in the experimental stage, jam light atoms such […]

18.07.2026 06:00
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Despite a fence at Cape Greco, people just keep jumping
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Despite a fence at Cape Greco, people just keep jumping

By Alexandra Epifaniou and Oliver Wu A popular jumping location at the Cape Greco sea caves was fenced off in May over safety and environmental concerns. However, during a recent visit, the Cyprus Mail observed multiple groups of people bypassing the fence and taking the potentially dangerous plunge into the sea. The fence was erected […]

18.07.2026 04:24
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Our View: Authority’s silence undermines transparency
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Our View: Authority’s silence undermines transparency

The Anti-Corruption Authority resorted to the oldest trick in the book in its announcement, responding to the previous week’s media reports about a possible conflict of interest in the team of inspection officers investigating the allegations made in the book Mafia State. It avoided the issue, which was the claim that the head of the […]

18.07.2026 04:20
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Marvel Comics to move publishing operations to California, report says
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Marvel Comics to move publishing operations to California, report says

Marvel Comics will relocate its publishing division from New York City to Burbank, California, ending a nearly 90-year presence in the city where the comic book publisher was founded, The Hollywood Reporter said. Employees were informed at a town hall meeting at Marvel’s Midtown Manhattan office that the publishing unit would move to Burbank, home […]

17.07.2026 22:55
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More than 100 homes destroyed in Norway fire
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More than 100 homes destroyed in Norway fire

More than 100 homes were destroyed by fire on Friday near the city of Drammen in southern Norway as firefighters battled to contain the flames amid strong winds, rescue officials said. Thick black smoke covered the area, located some 50 km (30 miles) west of Oslo, but there were no reports of casualties or people […]

17.07.2026 22:44
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Strong quake off Mexican coast rattles Guatemala and El Salvador, but leaves no damage
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Strong quake off Mexican coast rattles Guatemala and El Salvador, but leaves no damage

A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico’s southernmost state of Chiapas on Friday, shaking buildings as far away as Guatemala and El Salvador, though authorities said there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said emergency protocols were activated but that neither Chiapas nor the […]

17.07.2026 21:49
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Suspect extradited from Romania over 3kg cannabis case
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Suspect extradited from Romania over 3kg cannabis case

A 29-year-old man has been arrested following his extradition from Romania to Cyprus in connection with a 2024 drug case involving more than 3kg of cannabis, police said on Friday. Police said the suspect was wanted over the possession of 3.22kg of cannabis with intent to supply. He was arrested in Romania under a European […]

17.07.2026 20:07
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Supreme Court allows certiorari in illegal data case
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Supreme Court allows certiorari in illegal data case

The Supreme Court has allowed a person being investigated for illegal access to information systems, illegal interference with data and illegal interception, to file an application for a certiorari privileged writ, to determine the legality of an order allowing access to his telecommunications data, the court said on Friday. In its decision on Thursday, the […]

17.07.2026 20:02
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Witness in Zavrantonas retrial repudiates defence in cross examination
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Witness in Zavrantonas retrial repudiates defence in cross examination

Court proceedings in the ‘Zavrantonas’ case continued on Friday with the cross examination of key prosecution witness Yiannis ‘Maronas’ Andreou, who on Thursday had told the court he had initially lied to the authorities. The defence lawyer for Giorgos ‘Zavrantonas’ Christodoulou said in court on Friday that Andreou had been given preferential treatment by the […]

17.07.2026 19:50
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