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Four Passengers Caught With Large Haul of Untaxed Tobacco at Paphos Airport

Customs officers at Paphos Airport seized a large quantity of untaxed tobacco products found in the luggage of four passengers bound for London. The group included two men, ages 24 and 25, both British nationals, and two women, ages 22 and 23, from Denmark. After evaluating information and inspecting their bags, officers discovered more than […]

06.07.2026 09:28

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Parliament to Hold Emergency Session on Surge in Gender‑Based Violence

Cyprus’ parliamentary human rights committee will hold an emergency meeting Monday to address the recent spike in gender‑based violence. The discussion follows an attempted femicide in Limassol. The Justice Minister, the Deputy Minister of Social Welfare and the Chief of Police have been called to attend. Lawmakers aim to assess how current policies are being […]

06.07.2026 09:26

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Government urges patience over ‘Mafia State’ probe amid criticism of investigator appointment

The government has called for patience while independent criminal investigators complete their work in the so-called Mafia State case, insisting that the investigation must proceed free from political interference. Speaking on CyBC radio on Monday, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said the government’s clear intention was to ensure a full and independent investigation of the allegations. […]

06.07.2026 09:24

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Turkish Cypriot Man Still Intubated After Ayia Napa Assault

A 47‑year‑old Turkish Cypriot man remains intubated at Nicosia General Hospital after he was found injured Sunday morning on a road in Ayia Napa. Police said initial testimony indicated he was attacked by a group of unknown individuals. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman said he has asked the bicommunal committee for updates on the case. […]

06.07.2026 09:24

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Cyprus Weather – Monday 6th July

Today’s forecast: After early patchy fog clears, conditions turn mostly sunny with some low cloud lingering in spots. By midday and into the afternoon, building cloud is expected to bring isolated showers and a few thunderstorms, mainly over the mountains, inland areas and the north. Winds shift from southwest to northwest at 3–4 Beaufort, strengthening […]

06.07.2026 09:21

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When demolition gives way to the rights of third parties

The protection of immovable property is a fundamental principle of Cypriot law. Trespass upon land constitutes a serious infringement of the right to possession and enjoyment of property and entitles the affected owner to seek judicial protection. Cypriot case law has consistently affirmed that the tort of trespass to land is actionable per se, meaning […]

06.07.2026 09:12

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Cyprus tells Brussels air links are not a luxury for island states

Cyprus’ air connectivity will not be affected by the revision of European state aid rules for aviation, the Transport Ministry said on Sunday, stressing that the country’s existing airline incentive schemes operate on market terms and do not constitute state aid.  The ministry said the Republic of Cyprus has already submitted a documented position to the European […]

06.07.2026 09:11

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ICS caps packed June with new chair, major reports and seafarer warning

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) marked a busy June with a change of leadership, the launch of several major industry reports and renewed calls for action on seafarer welfare and maritime security. The month centred on the ICS Annual General Meeting and its Rome summit, held in the Italian capital. During the annual general […]

06.07.2026 08:44

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FIFA suspends Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban after Donald Trump intervention, Belgian’s furious

The United States’ World Cup campaign took an extraordinary turn on Sunday when FIFA made the unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic red-card ban, clearing the striker to face Belgium in Monday’s last-16 clash after U.S. President Donald Trump personally urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the case. The move thrust FIFA’s disciplinary […]

06.07.2026 08:23

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Six arrested, 370 traffic violations recorded in overnight police operations

Six people were arrested during overnight police operations across Cyprus, while officers issued 370 traffic fines, including 143 for speeding offences. In a statement on Monday, police said they maintained an increased presence across the island through organised patrols in key urban areas, aimed at preventing serious crime, maintaining public order and enhancing the public’s […]

06.07.2026 08:18

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Russian attack on Kyiv kills nine, hits apartment buildings

Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv early on Monday, killing at least nine people and heavily damaging apartment blocks and other buildings, officials said, just a few days after the deadliest assault on the Ukrainian capital this year. Rescue crews were pulling residents from buildings shattered by the overnight barrage, said Kyiv’s Mayor Vitali Klitschko […]

06.07.2026 08:13

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Three 18-year-olds arrested over serious assault in Famagusta district

Police arrested three 18-year-olds in the early hours of Monday in connection with the serious assault of a 47-year-old man in Famagusta district, who remains intubated and in critical condition at Nicosia general hospital. The three suspects were arrested on court warrants and taken into custody to assist with investigations into the case of grievous […]

06.07.2026 08:11

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EU faces dilemma over carbon pricing amid industrial competitiveness fears

Steelmaker SSAB (SSABa.ST) is spending €6 billion to upgrade its operations, switching from coal to low-carbon hydrogen in a bet that European Union policies would reward lower-emission production and help it outcompete more polluting rivals. But the Swedish ​company is among a group of industrial companies concerned that an EU proposal to overhaul the emissions […]

06.07.2026 08:10

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Ten-man England hang on to beat battling Mexico 3-2 in last-16 thriller

Ten-man England weathered a Mexico storm at the Azteca Stadium to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the third straight time with a rip-roaring 3-2 victory over the co-hosts on Sunday thanks to a Jude Bellingham double and Harry Kane penalty. Thomas Tuchel’s side made it hard for themselves against the co-hosts but handed the […]

06.07.2026 07:52

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Cyprus sends air tractors to help combat wildfires in France

Cyprus is sending two firefighting air tractors to France to help put out the wildfires raging in the country. The interior ministry announced late on Sunday that the two aircraft station in Cyprus are leased to the Republic of Cyprus by the EU through the RescEU mechanism. France issued a request through the mechanism for […]

06.07.2026 07:49

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Misty mornings and rainy afternoons

Monday morning’s mist gives way to sunny weather, however scattered low clouds will be forming locally, yielding showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly in the mountains, inland and to the north. Temperatures will reach 35C inland, 31C along the coast and 26C in the highest mountains. Winds will be a southwest to northwest gentle to moderate […]

06.07.2026 07:39

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AI transformation forces rethink of corporate cyber risk governance

Organisations worldwide are failing to provide cybersecurity metrics that effectively serve their boards, executives and operational teams, with the rapid emergence of AI significantly widening this reporting gap. According to technology intelligence firm IDC, cyber risk has evolved from a purely operational concern into an existential business risk that can shut down entire companies. While […]

06.07.2026 07:30

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Rising costs push average selling prices of PCs higher

The United States PC market experienced a significant downturn in the first quarter of 2026, with shipments falling 7.0 per cent year-on-year to 15.8 million units, according to the latest research from Omdia. This result marks the largest annual decline since the third quarter of 2023 and reflects a combination of component supply constraints and […]

06.07.2026 07:00

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UBS highlights deepening wealth inequality since 2020

Personal wealth in 2025 grew at its fastest pace in years, creating ​nearly one million new US dollar ‌millionaires worldwide, Swiss bank UBS said in its annual Global Wealth Report. Total personal wealth globally rose ​by 10.8 per cent last year, up from 4.6 per cent ⁠in 2024 and 4.2 per cent in 2023, as […]

06.07.2026 06:30

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British house price growth slows to 2.2 per cent in June

British annual house prices rose by less than expected in June, but softening expectations for interest rate hikes ​by the Bank of England are likely to improve affordability, according to mortgage lender ‌Nationwide. House prices rose by an annual 2.2 per cent in June, below a 2.4 per cent rise forecast in a Reuters poll […]

06.07.2026 06:00

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30 years on, Cyprus journalist’s murder remains unsolved

Exactly 30 years ago on Monday, on July 6, 1996, Turkish Cypriot journalist Kutlu Adali was machine gunned to death outside his home in Nicosia, the first in what was arguably Cyprus’ most violent summer since 1974. Greek Cypriot demonstrators Tassos Isaac and Solomos Solomou, and Turkish soldier Allahverdi Kilic all also met politically charged […]

06.07.2026 04:24

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Cyprus households face affordability crisis

Impressionistic evidence and recent opinion surveys indicate that the affordability crisis is the most pressing concern for Cyprus households. Indeed, many persons state their inability to cope with daily cost-of-living pressures and doubt that they will be able to maintain their current standard of living once they stop working. Many younger persons say that they […]

06.07.2026 04:20

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Haaland double as Norway stun Brazil to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Erling Haaland struck two late goals as Norway stunned record five-times champions Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup last 16 on Sunday to send the Scandinavian team into the quarter-finals for the first time. Neymar’s penalty deep into stoppage time was little consolation for Brazil, for whom Bruno Guimaraes missed an early penalty as they failed to […]

06.07.2026 01:43

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Students bring Fythkiotika tradition to life in Paphos exhibition

Taking inspiration from the traditional weaving designs of Cyprus, the fythkiotika, and combining them with contemporary art expression, the student enterprise of Ayios Neophytos Lyceum celebrates the creative endeavour with an exhibition. Titled Heritage Weave, the exhibition highlights Cyprus’ rich weaving heritage as well as the students’ work and acts as a commercial exhibition of […]

05.07.2026 19:20

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