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Visa launches threat intelligence platform to combat cyber fraud

Card payment company Visa this week announced the launch of the Visa Threat Intelligence Platform (VTIP), a sophisticated solution designed to assist financial institutions in identifying and addressing cyber threats before they escalate into fraud and financial losses. The platform leverages the same advanced cybersecurity technologies and capabilities that the company currently uses to protect […]

08.07.2026 07:02

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Bank of England announces plan to relax bank capital requirements

The Bank of England on Tuesday set out plans to relax rules ‌on how much capital banks have to hold against shocks, aiming to align requirements for British banks more closely with international standards as regulators globally come under pressure to revisit requirements aimed at shoring up resilience. The BoE’s Financial Policy Committee said it […]

08.07.2026 06:50

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Eurobank launches new business banking programme for Greek construction sector

Eurobank this week announced the launch of a new programme titled Business Banking Construction Sector, which is designed to provide specialised financial solutions to one of the most vital areas of the Greek economy. The programme expands the bank’s existing strategy of creating bespoke solutions tailored to the specific needs of individual professional sectors and […]

08.07.2026 06:30

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Air passengers to gain better protection under new EU regulations

European Parliament members voted on Tuesday to approve extensive changes to air passenger rights, aiming to secure faster compensation and improved transparency for travellers. The new regulations, passed with 646 votes in favour, 12 against, and 3 abstentions, mark a significant update to the existing framework which has been in place since 2004. Passengers will […]

08.07.2026 06:00

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After success of Christmas Villages, Easter Villages to follow

An Easter Villages scheme to attract more visitors to Cyprus’ rural and mountainous communities during the Easter period will be launched in 2027, the deputy tourism ministry said on Tuesday. The initiative, approved by the cabinet last week, will invite municipalities and communities along the Heartland of Legends route to apply for funding. Ten locations […]

08.07.2026 04:24

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Our View: Further questions circle Mafia State investigation

Speaking to state television on Monday, Leto Cariolou, the lawyer of Makarios Drousiotis, author of Mafia State, slammed the decision to hand over to the council of ministers and police all the documentation of the investigation into the allegations contained in the book. She said this decision, of the legal council, which was handling the […]

08.07.2026 04:20

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‘Racket and heart’ as Djokovic tames Auger-Aliassime to return to Wimbledon semis

Novak Djokovic reached an eighth straight Wimbledon semi-final after grinding down Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 6-7(4) 7-6(10-4) in an epic battle on Tuesday to set up a showdown with reigning champion Jannik Sinner. Having surpassed Roger Federer for most match victories at the All England Club with his 106th win in the last […]

08.07.2026 02:03

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Gauff and Zverev break new ground, Osaka bows out (wrapup)

American Coco Gauff and Germany’s Alexander Zverev both broke new ground at Wimbledon on Tuesday but Naomi Osaka’s title hopes evaporated on a boiling hot day at the All England Club. Hot weather warnings might have furrowed the brow of men’s defending champion Jannik Sinner but he tamed German veteran Jan-Lennard Struff 7-5 7-6(4) 6-3 […]

07.07.2026 22:01

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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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