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Resolution on 1974 Cyprus sexual violence ‘incomprehensible’, German MEP says

The scheduled European Parliament vote on a report into the sexual violence suffered by Cypriot women during Turkey’s invasion of 1974, which is set to take place on Wednesday, is “incomprehensible”, German MEP Irmhild Bossdorf, of far-right party the Alternative for Germany, said on Tuesday. “The Cyprus conflict is one of the topics at today’s […]

07.07.2026 21:27

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Egypt denied World Cup quarter-final place by late Argentina comeback

Holders Argentina survived a massive scare and staged a comeback with three late goals to earn a 3-2 win over Egypt on Tuesday which sent them through to the World Cup quarter-finals, after Egypt had a goal inexplicably ruled out by the video assistant referee. They will meet Switzerland or Colombia in Saturday’s quarter-final in […]

07.07.2026 21:13

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Employers charged as undeclared workers found

Thirty-nine undeclared salaried employees were identified by the labour inspection department in April following checks at 156 locations, the department said on Tuesday. Sixteen fines, totalling to €88,200, were given. The department said that the purpose of the inspections was to raise awareness of the consequences of undeclared work. Of the 156 premises, 147 were […]

07.07.2026 20:41

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Decades on, woman graduates from high school

A middle age woman who got her high school leaving certificate (apolytirio) with top honours decades after she left school was on Tuesday congratulated by Education Minister Athena Michaelidou. Anastasia Constantinou who graduated by attending classes at night school. Michaelidou said she was a source of inspiration for every citizen. Constantinou said completing her education […]

07.07.2026 20:30

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Welfare reform to make it more responsive to people’s needs

The welfare services are undergoing a “restructuring” making them more responsive to people’s needs, the government said on Tuesday, but skeptical MPs countered that the proof is in the pudding. Briefing the House labour committee, Deputy Social Welfare Minister Clea Hadjistefanou-Papaellina spoke of an ongoing effort “to boost social cohesion, protect vulnerable groups and build […]

07.07.2026 20:27

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MEPs implored to ‘take care of open wounds’ ahead of 1974 sexual abuse vote

Greek member of the European Parliament Eleonora Meleti on Tuesday told her fellow MEPs that she had promised that “someone will finally take care of these open wounds” as the parliament debated her report into sexual violence committed against women and girls during Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus in 1974. “This is not just a resolution […]

07.07.2026 19:59

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Witness speaks of ‘many alarm bells’ in Stylianos case

The family liaison officer who was assigned to Stylianos Constantinou, the 15-year-old boy who ended his life by suicide in 2019, on Tuesday told the Nicosia district court that “many alarm bells” had been raised regarding his living conditions in the years leading up to his death. She was speaking as a prosecution witness in […]

07.07.2026 19:33

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Lympia comes alive with hot summer concerts

The music nights sound loud and clear this summer as more and more curated evenings are added to the What’s On agenda. ARK Productions by Downtown Live brings hot summer concerts to the rural Nicosia district. Next in July’s calendar are six concerts by renowned artists of the Greek and international music scene. Coming to […]

07.07.2026 19:14

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Cyprus finance minister heads to Brussels for key EU talks

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos will travel to Brussels on Wednesday to participate in meetings of the Eurogroup on July 9 and the ECOFIN Council on July 10, where European Union finance ministers will discuss fiscal policy, digital finance, artificial intelligence and the bloc’s economic competitiveness. According to an announcement by the finance ministry, the Eurogroup […]

07.07.2026 18:42

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Aegean creditworthiness remains at AA following regular review

Greek airline Aegean announced this week that credit rating agency ICAP CRIF Ratings has maintained its AA rating for the company. This decision was reached on July 03, 2026, as part of the agency’s regular re-evaluation of the company. The AA rating places the company firmly within the low credit risk category regarding its overall […]

07.07.2026 18:09

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EAC unions suspend Thursday strike action

Trade unions at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus have suspended strikes planned for Thursday following a meeting at the presidential palace on Tuesday afternoon. The meeting was attended by the leadership of the four Eac Unions – Epopai, Sidikek, Sepaik and Sybaik – as well as Energy Minister Michalis Damianos, Deputy Minister to the President […]

07.07.2026 17:56

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Farmers object as animals not to be imported to replace stock lost to FMD

Livestock farmers objected on Tuesday on hearing that the government is leaning toward local herds to replenish the animal stock destroyed amid measures taken to contain the spread of foot and mouth (FMD) disease. In parliament, agriculture ministry permanent secretary Andreas Gregoriou said the government had initially considered importing animals from abroad to replace the […]

07.07.2026 17:46

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Young swimmers set to take part in world aquatics day in Larnaca

Hundreds of young swimmers will head to the pool in Larnaca this week for world aquatics day, celebrating the enthusiasm and talent of the next generation of Cypriot athletes. The event will take place on July 8 and 9 at the Larnaca Olympic swimming pool, with 384 boys and girls aged between nine and 12 […]

07.07.2026 17:32

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House of Elders discusses pension reform with labour minister

Increasing the lowest pensions and reducing the cut in pensions for early retirement were the two main items discussed by Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas with the House of Elders, it announced on Tuesday. The meeting, which is part of an ongoing dialogue surrounding the quality of life for elders in Cyprus, was facilitated by Pancyprian […]

07.07.2026 17:04

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Farage quits parliament in protest, but will stand for re-election

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said on Tuesday he would quit as a lawmaker to trigger a by-election in his parliamentary seat and would stand for re-election in that vote. Farage made the announcement at the end of a televised statement in which he railed against press intrusion into his family life and said the […]

07.07.2026 16:36

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Remand after man ingests cocaine, smuggles it into Cyprus

A 28-year-old man was remanded for eight days on Tuesday after he was arrested for smuggling cocaine into Cyprus by concealing the drugs inside his body. The suspect was stopped by officers from the drug squad (Ykan) and customs officials at Larnaca airport after arriving on a flight on Monday evening. Police said the man […]

07.07.2026 16:33

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Paphos drugs haul sees two remanded

Two men, aged 29 and 21, were remanded for six days on Tuesday after police found drugs and cash in their possession and at their home in Paphos. The pair were arrested after officers from the drug squad (Ykan) stopped their vehicle in Kato Paphos on Monday afternoon following a tip-off. Police said officers found […]

07.07.2026 16:28

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Questions raised over Drousiotis lawyer’s links to Mafia State probe

Questions were raised on Tuesday regarding potential links between the lawyer of journalist Makarios Drousiotis, Leto Cariolou, and the investigator appointed by the anti-corruption authority to examine the allegations he had levelled in his book, Australian lawyer Gabrielle McIntyre. Cariolou represented Drousiotis in a libel case filed against him by Victor Papadopoulos, who had served […]

07.07.2026 16:22

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Orca Investments completes dividend payment to shareholders

The board of directors of Orca Investments Plc announced on Tuesday that it has successfully completed the payment of a dividend from the retained earnings of the 2023 financial year. This distribution was made to all eligible shareholders who were registered in the company records as of June 30, 2026. The total dividend amount paid […]

07.07.2026 16:20

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How battery manufacturers are adapting to higher quality standards and changing global demand

Battery manufacturing today looks very different from what it did a decade ago. Customers are no longer evaluating suppliers based only on pricing or production capacity. Whether serving consumer products, industrial equipment, healthcare technologies, or connected devices, manufacturers are increasingly expected to deliver consistency, transparency, and long-term reliability throughout the entire supply chain. As global […]

07.07.2026 16:01

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XRP ETF attention continues to heat up, with a projected price increase of 500% by the end of 2026 and a target price of $15

As the cryptocurrency market enters a new phase of development, XRP has once again become the focus of market attention. Recently, many market analysts and crypto asset research institutions believe that XRP still has significant upside potential by 2026, with some even setting a target price of $15. While any price prediction is subject to […]

07.07.2026 16:00

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EU parliament funds for Cyprus to rebuild after wildfires

The European Parliament on Tuesday approved the allocation of over €9 million from the European Union solidarity fund for Cyprus to help rebuild infrastructure destroyed by the wildfire which tore through the Limassol district and killed two people last year. A total of 642 MEPs voted in favour of the funds’ allocation, with 13 votes […]

07.07.2026 15:55

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French court opens door for Marine Le Pen to run for president, with ankle tag

A French appeal court on Tuesday upheld Marine Le Pen’s conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened her ban on running for public office, in theory preserving a path for the far-right leader to run in the 2027 presidential election. However, the court also sentenced Le Pen to a three-year jail term: two suspended and […]

07.07.2026 15:53

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Lidl Better Living Days concluded with great enthusiasm in Paphos, moving on to two stops in Limassol

The Lidl Better Living Days’ second stop in Paphos was materialised. Visitors of the Lidl Agios Pavlos store had the opportunity to attend a two-day event dedicated to taste, fitness, wellness and practical ideas for everyday life. On July 3 and 4, the store’s outdoor area was transformed into a summer meeting point for the […]

07.07.2026 15:51

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