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Uber launches $14.8 billion takeover bid for Delivery Hero

Uber launched a takeover bid for Delivery Hero on Thursday, giving the German ​firm a $14.8 billion equity value in a move that would create the largest food-delivery group outside China as competition with US and European rivals ‌heats up. The acquisition advances the US ride-hailing firm’s efforts to build a global food-delivery business as […]

16.07.2026 17:02

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Chamber of commerce welcomes new Cyprus business development organisation

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Thursday welcomed Parliament’s approval of legislation establishing the Cyprus Business Development Organisation, describing the move as a major reform that will expand access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises, startups and self-employed professionals. “The creation of the Cyprus Business Development Organisation constitutes a substantial reform […]

16.07.2026 16:56

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Lionfish consumption urged to tackle invasive species

The consumption of lionfish could help limit the spread of one of the Mediterranean’s most problematic invasive species, marine biologist Evagoras Isaias said on Thursday. Lionfish, a species native to the Indian Ocean, entered the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal and has rapidly established itself in Cypriot waters. With few natural predators in the region, […]

16.07.2026 16:41

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National Bank of Greece buys back over one million shares

The National Bank of Greece this week announced the purchase of 1,295,013 own shares between July 07, 2026 and July 14, 2026 for a total cost of €20,193,840.73. The bank acquired these shares at a weighted average price of €15.59 per share. This move follows the decisions made during the annual general meeting of Shareholders […]

16.07.2026 16:38

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Escalating Israeli strikes kill five people in Gaza, medics say

Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, Palestinian health officials said, as a US-based research group reported a surge in Israeli attacks to levels not seen since the latest truce took effect in October. Medics said an Israeli airstrike killed two people near the Tuffah neighbourhood in the north […]

16.07.2026 16:12

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Drunk off duty police officer under investigation for Nicosia crash

An off-duty police officer is facing criminal and disciplinary investigations after allegedly driving under the influence and causing a three-vehicle collision on Thursday morning at the Nicosia General hospital roundabout, where two cars caught fire. Police said the crash occurred at around 8am when a car driven by the 44-year-old officer collided with a vehicle […]

16.07.2026 16:04

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Global oil buffers are running low, warns IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global oil market is facing severe risks as crucial shock absorbers are rapidly depleting following the recent conflict in the Middle East. Although the closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut off approximately 20 million barrels of oil and refined products daily, crude prices managed to […]

16.07.2026 16:02

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Family trio face 122 child abuse charges

A 46-year-old father and his two adult children, aged 23 and 21, appeared before Famagusta court on Thursday facing 122 charges relating to the alleged abuse of minor family members, police said. The three defendants requested legal aid. The court reserved its decision and adjourned the case until September 8. They will remain in custody […]

16.07.2026 15:58

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Iran, US escalate in Gulf but release of American signals path to climb down

Iran and the United States exchanged intensified fire on Thursday in a week-long escalation that has all but torn up last month’s truce, but Iran’s release of a US citizen was seen as signalling a path to avert the resumption of all-out war. For the first time since a memorandum of understanding paused fighting last […]

16.07.2026 15:56

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Ministry promises action on school safety after damning audit report

School safety remains a “non-negotiable priority” for the government, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Thursday, responding to the Audit Office’s findings on fire safety and health shortcomings in public schools. Speaking after the cabinet meeting, Michaelidou said the issues identified in the auditor-general’s latest report, including gaps in fire safety certification, were already known […]

16.07.2026 15:43

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A minute with: Michalis Pantelidis, fashion textiles designer

Where do you live and with whom?In Nicosia, alone. What did you have for breakfast?Peanut butter with banana and honey on a piece of bread. Describe your perfect day.Wake up, have my favourite breakfast (peanut butter, banana, and honey on a piece of bread), listen to Anna Vissi, go to the beach, and lie under […]

16.07.2026 15:35

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Uganda discharges last Ebola patient, starts countdown to be virus-free

Uganda discharged its last remaining Ebola patient on Thursday, triggering a 42-day countdown after which it can be declared free of the virus, the East African nation’s health ministry said. Uganda has confirmed a total of 20 cases of the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola since mid-May. Fifteen of those were people infected in neighbouring […]

16.07.2026 15:33

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Forestry department appoints four new officers

The forestry department has strengthened its ranks with the appointment of four new forestry officers, who took up their duties on Thursday at forestry stations across Cyprus. The new recruits were welcomed by forestry department head Savvas Iezekiel, who briefed them on the department’s mission, responsibilities and the range of work it carries out. During […]

16.07.2026 15:22

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7 best SMM Panel for YouTube, Instagram & TikTok (2026)

The process itself is simple. You pick a platform, choose the exact service, maybe Instagram followers or a TikTok live stream boost, and place the order. The panel takes it from there. Delivery is often drip-fed over hours or days, so growth looks natural instead of landing all at once. Influencers buy into this because […]

16.07.2026 15:14

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How Cynt Marshall won over an NBA front office: What she told High Point University students about it

In 2018, Cynt Marshall walked into a job she barely understood. She had agreed to meet with Mark Cuban, then the owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, about becoming the franchise’s chief executive, despite knowing little about how an NBA team is actually run. What happened in the days that followed became one of the […]

16.07.2026 15:02

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Iraqi oil loadings briefly suspended after drone hits tanker at Basra, sources say

Iraq briefly suspended oil loadings on Thursday before resuming them after a drone hit an oil tanker at its Basra terminal, four Iraqi oil and security sources told Reuters. The drone did not cause damage or fire and it was not immediately clear who launched it, the sources added. The incident was not a direct […]

16.07.2026 15:00

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Cyprus workers among those with the longest careers in the EU

Men in Cyprus expected to work over 5 years longer than women Cyprus recorded one of the European Union’s longest expected working lives in 2025, with people aged 15 and over projected to spend an average of 39.5 years in employment, according to figures released on Thursday by Eurostat. The latest data place Cyprus above […]

16.07.2026 14:54

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Dismissal of Ukraine’s defence chief sparks political crisis

Rare protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday over the dismissal of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov as a dispute between the reformer and Kyiv’s top general spilled into the open during the president’s second overhaul of his wartime cabinet in a year. Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s reshuffle has fuelled public anger over his exclusion of Fedorov, a 35-year-old […]

16.07.2026 14:47

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Porsche Advanced Package: the perfect enhancement for Macan Electric

Porsche Cyprus is pleased to announce the availability of the new Macan Advanced Package, offering customers an enhanced combination of luxury, comfort and technology. Carefully curated to elevate the driving experience, the package brings together some of the Macan’s most sought-after features in one comprehensive offering. The Macan Advanced Package includes a free choice from […]

16.07.2026 14:35

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Lakatamia opens cooling centres for heatwaves

Lakatamia municipality announced on Thursday that it will open three cooling centres during heatwaves to help residents cope with extreme temperatures. The centres are intended to “address the effects of the heatwave, to assist and protect the public”, the municipality said. They are located at the Lakatamia multipurpose centre, the Tseri multipurpose senior services centre […]

16.07.2026 14:31

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Vance says some in Israeli government sought to sway US on Iran deal

US Vice President JD Vance said some members of the Israeli government had tried to influence US public opinion to oppose a deal by the US to end the war with Iran, in a podcast episode with host Joe Rogan posted on Wednesday. The comments echoed earlier criticism of Israeli government policy by Vance, whom […]

16.07.2026 14:29

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Cyprus banking system sees decline in total non-performing loans

Non-performing loans (NPLs) in Cyprus’ banking sector fell slightly to €830 million at the end of April 2026, while the overall NPL ratio remained unchanged, according to figures released on Thursday by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). Specifically, the latest figures showed that total non-performing loans (NPLs) declined from €835 million in March to […]

16.07.2026 14:23

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Cypriots bet big as market reaches €360m

Cyprus’ betting market continued to expand during the first quarter of 2026, with total gross revenue from Class A and Class B operators rising by 12 per cent year-on-year to €360.1 million, according to figures released by the National Betting Authority (NBA).  The figure compares with €320.9m in the corresponding period of 2025, reflecting the continued […]

16.07.2026 14:17

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Italy’s parliament backs Meloni’s contested electoral reform

Italy’s lower house of parliament on Thursday approved a highly contested government plan to overhaul the electoral law, a move opponents denounced as an attempt to help Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni retain power in the next election due in 2027. The proposal by the ruling right-wing coalition, comprising Meloni’s Brothers of Italy, the League and […]

16.07.2026 14:11

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