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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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Recycling drive launched at Larnaca district festivals

A recycling initiative launched during this year’s Mari and Kalavasos festivals successfully collected recyclable waste and will now be expanded to other community events across the Larnaca district, organisers said in a press release issued on July 7. The initiative was organised by the Larnaca district local government organisation in collaboration with the Larnaca-Famagusta development […]

07.07.2026 15:49

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Rolling power cuts possible from Thursday as EAC workers strike

Cyprus could face rolling power cuts from Thursday as strikes by Electricity Authority of Cyprus workers are expected to reduce available power, the Transmission System Operator Cyprus warned on Tuesday. The TSO said electricity supply may have to be interrupted on a rotating basis for consumers for as long as the industrial action remains in […]

07.07.2026 15:42

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Why people of Cyprus are swapping foreign holidays for outdoor weekend adventures

Going on a weekend getaway no longer has to involve queuing at the airport, booking an expensive flight, or making months-long preparations. Instead, more and more Cypriots are engaging in what travel experts call “darecations” and “micro adventures,” short trips that revolve around outdoor activities, physical challenges and exploring places within their own country. From […]

07.07.2026 15:37

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Roadmap in hand, govt prolonging Cyprus’ tourist season

The government is following the roadmap it drafted in 2025 to establish Cyprus as an all-year-round tourist destination with clear aims and priorities to develop alternative forms of tourism, highlight Cyprus’ nature, culture and people, and rejuvenate remote areas, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. Addressing the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) annual meeting, Christodoulides said […]

07.07.2026 15:33

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Inside Neocleous Tower: A workplace designed around people

Standing outside Neocleous Tower, the first thing you notice is the space around it. The public square, which guides visitors to the building itself, is an increasingly rare feature in a city where commercial developments often maximise every available square metre. Positioned prominently along Makarios avenue, the project occupies one of the busiest commercial corridors […]

07.07.2026 15:30

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Bomb attack rocks Damascus during Macron visit

Two bombs exploded on Tuesday near a hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron spent the night, wounding 18 people and overshadowing the first visit to Syria by a European Union head of state since Bashar al-Assad was toppled. Macron, whose motorcade left the hotel shortly before the blasts, pressed ahead with his visit, […]

07.07.2026 15:28

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Cuban zookeepers celebrate birth of Bengal tigers against all odds

For Cuban zookeeper Ángel Cordero, the sight of four Bengal tiger cubs playing in a cage at the Cuban National Zoo is a small miracle on an island stifled by shortages of fuel, medicine and days-long power outages. The birth of these endangered big cats – including an exceedingly rare white tiger – has revitalized […]

07.07.2026 15:21

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Palmas urges new National Guard officers to lead with humanity

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Tuesday urged newly commissioned officers of the Cyprus National Guard to pursue lifelong learning, lead with humanity and play their part in strengthening Cyprus’ deterrence capabilities. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony for the 2026 class of second lieutenants, ensigns and pilot officers, Palmas congratulated the graduates on completing four years […]

07.07.2026 15:14

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Anti-corruption authority on board with Anagnostopoulos appointment

The government consulted the anti-corruption authority before appointing Ilias Anagnostopoulos as the second criminal investigator in the Mafia State case, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. Commenting on reactions to the appointment, Christodoulides said “some people limit themselves to expressing concern” and pointed out that this was “done primarily out of opposition-driven spite, and nothing […]

07.07.2026 15:09

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Cyprus tourism peaks in the height of summer

Cyprus’ tourism industry remained heavily concentrated in the summer months during 2025, with Eurostat figures showing that August and July were by far the busiest periods for overnight stays in tourist accommodation across the island. According to the European statistical office, August and July were the two busiest months in every European Union member state, […]

07.07.2026 15:08

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“Esso Safe Vision” Program

The first phase of the free eye exam program organized by eWise Cyprus Ltd – Esso has been successfully completed The first phase of eWise Cyprus Ltd’s Corporate Social Responsibility program was completed with great success and a significant number of screenings – Esso, which offers free eye exams to drivers, helping to ensure the […]

07.07.2026 14:58

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1,100 missing persons located as identifications continue

A total of 1,100 people, including the remains of six missing persons recently found at sites in the north, officials told parliament on Tuesday. Speaking before the House refugee committee, Greek Cypriot member of the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) Leonidas Pantelides said the remains of two missing persons had recently been found in Kyra […]

07.07.2026 14:57

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‘No promises broken’ for Athalassa hospital

The government has broken no promises regarding the Athalassa hospital, President Nikos Christodoulides stressed on Tuesday, following statements by trade unions concerning understaffing and unsuitable buildings. “We are working to address all the challenges at hospitals in general. Indeed – and this was not because of what has been said today – I have a […]

07.07.2026 14:51

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Woman suspected in Monaco bombing found shot dead near Kyiv

The body of a Ukrainian woman suspected of carrying out a bomb attack that targeted a wealthy Ukrainian-born businessman in Monaco last week was found near Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Tuesday. Citing sources in law enforcement, the Ukrainian news outlet said the woman had been shot and her body was found close […]

07.07.2026 14:44

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Christodoulides in contact with EU leaders at Nato summit

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday he is in close contact with senior European Union officials attending the Nato summit in Turkey, as discussions continue over linking progress on the Cyprus problem to EU-Turkey relations. Speaking in Nicosia, Christodoulides rejected suggestions that time was running out to achieve progress on the Cyprus issue. “We do […]

07.07.2026 14:33

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Extradition of Lithuanian for usurpation by French court ‘exceptionally important’

A French court decision to extradite a Lithuanian woman wanted for the usurpation of Greek Cypriot property in the north is “exceptionally important”, the Law Office said on Tuesday. The decision was taken by the Aix-en-Provence court of appeals on July 1, honouring a European arrest warrant issued by Cyprus. The suspect had been arrested […]

07.07.2026 14:25

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