Can Vasilikos LNG import project still achieve its original objective?
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Can Vasilikos LNG import project still achieve its original objective?

When Cyprus approved the Vasilikos LNG import project in 2019, the rationale appeared compelling. Importing natural gas promised to reduce electricity prices, lower carbon emissions, improve security of energy supply, diversify the country’s fuel mix and enable compliance with increasingly stringent European environmental legislation. It was also expected to facilitate the liberalisation of the electricity […]

07.07.2026 11:00
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Djokovic and Osaka eye Wimbledon glory as quarters begin
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Djokovic and Osaka eye Wimbledon glory as quarters begin

Wimbledon moves into its quarter-finals on Tuesday, with 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic taking on third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, while Naomi Osaka, fresh off a win over world number one Aryna Sabalenka, faces Karolina Muchova. TOP MEN’S MATCH: FELIX AUGER-ALIASSIME V NOVAK DJOKOVIC Djokovic’s scrappy win over Roman Safiullin in the round of 16 […]

07.07.2026 10:31
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The Danish Flying Superkids tour Cyprus this week
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The Danish Flying Superkids tour Cyprus this week

This show is exactly as it sounds. A group of talented children from Denmark who can fly high, twist and turn, land in Cyprus for a unique acrobatic circus-musical show. Flying Superkids has toured more than 35 countries since 1967 and this week, it is Cyprus’ turn to enjoy the show and be wowed by […]

07.07.2026 10:00
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Livadia areas without water on Tuesday
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Livadia areas without water on Tuesday

Areas of Livadia in Larnaca are without water on Tuesday as works continue to improve the water supply network. Larnaca’s EOA said the supply would be restored by 3pm. Until then, consumers are urged to use water sparingly. The water cut is affecting areas near the Grigoris Afxentiou and Kyriacos Matsi avenues, as well as […]

07.07.2026 09:44
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Akrotiri Environmental Centre Welcomes 5,200 Students in Productive School Year

Akrotiri Environmental Centre Welcomes 5,200 Students in Productive School Year

The Akrotiri Environmental Education Centre hosted 5,200 students since September, delivering key environmental programs to primary and secondary schools across Cyprus. Centre manager Dr. Thomas Hadjikyriakou said the year was “very productive,” noting 160 school visits coordinated with the Unit for Education for the Environment and Sustainable Development. He said the programmes helped students and […]

07.07.2026 09:31
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Tyres set on fire in middle of busy Limassol road
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Tyres set on fire in middle of busy Limassol road

Tyres were set on fire in the middle of a busy road in Yermasoyia, Limassol, on Monday night, with police launching a hunt for the perpetrators. The police said the fire started just before midnight on Monday. Masked individuals, who the police believe were youngsters, appear to have piled tyres in the road and set […]

07.07.2026 09:18
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Türkiye sets hydropower record after heavy spring rains

Türkiye sets hydropower record after heavy spring rains

Heavy spring rainfall pushed Türkiye’s hydropower generation to an all‑time monthly high in April. Hydroelectric plants produced 11.66 billion kilowatt‑hours of electricity during the month, supplying 41.4% of the country’s total power output, according to ministry data. Generation from January through April reached 34.7 billion kWh — the highest level ever recorded for the first […]

07.07.2026 09:18
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Manzambi the man to watch as Swiss take on Colombia
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Manzambi the man to watch as Swiss take on Colombia

With one goal conceded at the World Cup so far, Colombia’s defence is one of the stingiest at the tournament, but it will face its toughest test yet against 20-year-old breakout star Johan Manzambi and Switzerland in their last-16 clash at Vancouver’s BC Place on Tuesday. Manzambi started the tournament as a substitute for the […]

07.07.2026 09:15
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Trees dying across Cyprus, forestry department taking measures
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Trees dying across Cyprus, forestry department taking measures

Trees are dying across the island due to climate change, prolonged drought over the past years and extreme temperatures, the forestry department said on Tuesday, following posts on social media showing dead trees at the Athalassa national forest park. The department said the phenomenon was not the result of negligence on behalf of the authorities, […]

07.07.2026 08:42
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Russian banks face vulnerability as war economy strains resources
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Russian banks face vulnerability as war economy strains resources

Russia risks an “explosive” banking crisis because lenders are shouldering much of the burden of the country’s war economy, a European state intelligence report seen ​by Reuters has warned, as the European Union readies a raft of new sanctions. The two-page document, which was prepared in recent weeks to inform European officials about the state […]

07.07.2026 08:30
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Man arrested for Monday’s attempted armed robbery
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Man arrested for Monday’s attempted armed robbery

A 33-year-old was arrested overnight following Monday’s attempted armed robbery in Larnaca, in which the owner was injured after being hit on the head with a gun. During a search of the suspect’s residence, the police found ammunition and evidence linked to the case. The police also located the vehicle believed to have been used […]

07.07.2026 08:22
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NYT: Trump expected to back Turkey’s return to F-35 program
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NYT: Trump expected to back Turkey’s return to F-35 program

President Donald Trump is expected to tell Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that he is prepared to allow the country to rejoin the F-35 stealth fighter program, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing four senior administration officials. The report comes as Trump heads to Ankara for a NATO summit, where he is expected […]

07.07.2026 08:07
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Nine arrested in overnight operations, 92 booked for speeding
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Nine arrested in overnight operations, 92 booked for speeding

Nine individuals were arrested during overnight police operations across Cyprus, for offences including theft, drugs and illegal residence in the Republic. The police pulled over 602 vehicles, checked 741 drivers and passengers, and filed 249 reports, of which 92 were for speeding and one for driving under the influence of drugs. Four vehicles were impounded. […]

07.07.2026 08:03
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Cyprus leads European retail growth in May
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Cyprus leads European retail growth in May

Cyprus recorded the highest monthly increase in the volume of retail trade among European Union member states during May 2026, according to the latest figures published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. Cyprus saw its retail trade volume grow by 3.7 per cent between April 2026 and May 2026, marking a significant […]

07.07.2026 08:00
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Bomb explodes outside culture centre in Limassol
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Bomb explodes outside culture centre in Limassol

A bomb exploded at 3.30am at the entrance of a cultural centre in Limassol, causing damage to the two-storey building’s facade and a nearby car. The police said the area has been cordoned off and is being guarded to facilitate investigations. The authorities are examining CCTV footage in an effort to identify the perpetrators.

07.07.2026 07:58
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards fire missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz Axios  reports
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards fire missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz Axios reports

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, Axios reported, citing two U.S. officials. Two commercial ships suffered significant damage but had no casualties, the report said, citing a U.S. official. Separately, Britain’s maritime security agency said a tanker caught fire after being […]

07.07.2026 07:58
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Sunny for most of the day, thunderstorms in the afternoon
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Sunny for most of the day, thunderstorms in the afternoon

Tuesday starts off sunny with temperatures peaking at 36C inland, 32C along the coast and 26C in the highest mountains. Clouds will start forming in the afternoon, with scattered showers, isolated thunderstorms and possibly hailstones, mainly inland and in the mountains. Winds will be a southwest to northwest gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to […]

07.07.2026 07:50
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Cyprus economic outlook faces continued external pressures
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Cyprus economic outlook faces continued external pressures

Cyprus’ Composite Leading Economic Index (CCLEI) remained in negative territory in June 2026, posting a year-on-year decline of 0.65 per cent, according to the latest estimates published by the Economics Research Centre of the University of Cyprus (CypERC). The centre said the latest reading marks another year-on-year decline following similar decreases in previous months, suggesting […]

07.07.2026 07:40
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Cyprus Business Now: Eurobank, trade, house sales, Alpha Bank, lending, Aegean
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Cyprus Business Now: Eurobank, trade, house sales, Alpha Bank, lending, Aegean

Alpha Bank Cyprus has announced changes to its executive committee, appointing Penny Spiliotopoulou as chief financial officer (CFO) while expanding the responsibilities of Chief Private Banking Officer Charis Kynigou Landas, as part of the continued evolution of its management model and implementation of its strategic plan. The bank said the revised organisational structure is designed […]

07.07.2026 07:30
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Belgium end US World Cup dreams with 4-1 rout amid Balogun row
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Belgium end US World Cup dreams with 4-1 rout amid Balogun row

The United States’ World Cup dreams came to a crashing halt in the last 16 against Belgium on Monday as Charles De Ketelaere scored twice in a 4-1 win overshadowed by FIFA’s controversial decision to suspend U.S. forward Folarin Balogun’s ban. De Ketelaere gave Belgium the lead in the ninth minute with a simple tap-in, […]

07.07.2026 07:05
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Cyprus leads industrial price growth across Europe
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Cyprus leads industrial price growth across Europe

Cyprus recorded the highest monthly increase in industrial producer prices across the European Union during May 2026, according to the latest data released by Eurostat. Specifically, Cyprus saw a surge of 3.6 per cent in these costs compared with April 2026, outpacing all other member states. Industrial producer prices across the wider euro area and […]

07.07.2026 07:00
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Bank of England set to review leverage rules for government bonds
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Bank of England set to review leverage rules for government bonds

The Bank of England could give Britain’s government bond market a boost this week and lower public borrowing costs by more than £1 ​billion ($1.3 billion) a year, banks say — but some former regulators warn a change in rules to achieve this would increase financial risks. The BoE is reviewing how its leverage ‌rules […]

07.07.2026 06:00
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