Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

All Blacks’ belief will be key to their hopes of upsetting South Africa

New Zealand must believe they can beat hosts South Africa in Saturday’s first test if they are looking for the key to success in the opening encounter of their four-match series, coach Dave Rennie said on Thursday. The All Blacks take on the top-ranked Springboks at Ellis Park after winning their three clashes against provincial […]

21.08.2026 17:01

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

The 2026 secure communications control framework: Identity, certificate lifecycle, audit evidence and operational resilience

Security leaders rarely need another generic encryption checklist. They need a control framework that translates regulatory obligations, architecture decisions and operational realities into questions that can be tested. Secure external communication touches identity, data protection, cryptography, customer experience, third-party risk and incident response, yet it is often inherited as a feature of a legacy gateway. […]

21.08.2026 17:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Plug and Play Cyprus unveils first 10-startup accelerator cohort

Plug and Play Cyprus has unveiled its first cohort of 10 startups, following the launch of its activities on the island in April as Cyprus continues to build momentum as an emerging technology and innovation hub. The Silicon Valley-based innovation platform said its first Plug and Play Cyprus cohort would bring together Sprouty, ModelRoom, Cleedee, […]

21.08.2026 16:59

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Canada, UK join reproach of Israel over closure of probe into Amalthea aid worker killings

Canada and the United Kingdom on Friday joined Australia in condemning Israel for closing its investigation into the killing of seven aid workers who were transporting humanitarian goods sent from Cyprus to Gaza in 2024, with all three countries issuing a joint statement expressing their distaste at the decision. “On April 1, 2024, the Israel Defence […]

21.08.2026 16:52

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

New service hub opens in remote Kato Pyrgos

A new service hub has opened in Kato Pyrgos Tillyria to bring services closer to the people in remote areas. Speaking during the inauguration of the hub on Friday, Nicosia district government (EOA) president Constantinos Yiorkadjis said the hub was “consciously and deliberately” staffed by people living in the area. “Geographical location cannot be an […]

21.08.2026 16:23

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Prince Harry and others ordered to pay initial £9.54 million over failed lawsuit

Prince Harry and other high-profile claimants must make an interim payment of £9.54 million towards the legal costs of the Daily Mail publisher after losing their privacy lawsuits, London’s High Court ruled on Friday. Last month, judge Matthew Nicklin comprehensively rejected the case brought by King Charles’ younger son, singer Elton John and five other […]

21.08.2026 16:20

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Several people injured in sword attack at Swedish school

Several people were injured on Friday at a Swedish school by a person armed with a sword, the Fagersta municipality in central Sweden said in a statement. “A call was received regarding a case of ongoing deadly violence at a school in Fagersta. Police have responded to the scene and one person has been taken […]

21.08.2026 16:19

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus Stock Exchange announces suspension and delisting of treasury bills

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) announced on Friday that it will suspend trading in the fifth issue of the 13-week treasury bills of the Republic of Cyprus ahead of their upcoming delisting. The temporary suspension of trading applies to the series 2026 treasury bills covering the period from May 29, 2026 to August 28, 2026, […]

21.08.2026 16:17

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Shipping minister Hadjimanolis welcomes Italy to Mediterranean alliance

Four-nation shipping summit reflects targeted diplomatic push, says deputy minister Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Italy will meet in Limassol on September 9 for an expanded maritime cooperation meeting, with Italy taking part for the first time, Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis said on Friday. The meeting will mark the expansion of the Cyprus-Greece-Malta cooperation […]

21.08.2026 16:05

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Larnaca offers €300,000 for new flood protection design

The Larnaca district local government organisation (EOA) announced a €300,000 tender on Friday to design flood protection works for homes in Larnaca and Aradippou. Officials said the move was aimed at preventing floods and planning better infrastructure for the area. The tender covers a study to design flood defences for Kalo Chorio, along with preparing […]

21.08.2026 16:04

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Nearly 145 tonnes of invasive pufferfish caught in two years

Almost 145 tonnes of the silver-cheeked toadfish, known locally as hare’s head, have been caught in Cypriot seas over the past two years, fisheries department marine research officer Nikoletta Varnava told the Cyprus News Agency on Friday. The plan, running until 2029, has a budget of €1,304,000, with 70 per cent financed by the European […]

21.08.2026 15:53

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Ebola spreading exponentially in Congo as death toll tops 2,500

More than 2,500 people have now died in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak, which is spreading exponentially in an area larger than France, senior United Nations Ebola coordinator Julien Harneis said on Friday. Speaking on a video call from the northeastern Congolese city of Bunia, Harneis called for more aid, saying an existing […]

21.08.2026 15:13

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Larnaca steps up checks and spraying to combat mosquitoes

The Larnaca municipal health services began additional checks and spraying on Friday, aiming to address potential mosquito breeding grounds across the district. Municipal health inspector Andreas Stergides explained that the presence of the relevant mosquito species, those being Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which can transmit diseases not endemic to the island, such as Dengue fever and […]

21.08.2026 15:09

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Europe’s hottest town says climate change is reshaping daily life

Five years after Floridia registered Europe’s highest-ever temperature, residents say extreme heat is no longer measured by records but by its impact on daily life, keeping people indoors, reducing social interaction and threatening livelihoods. The August 2021 record of 48.8 degrees Celsius (119.8 degrees Fahrenheit) turned the Sicilian town into a symbol of Europe’s warming […]

21.08.2026 14:58

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Okypy defends transfer of private hospital patients

The state health services organisation (Okypy) clarified on Friday that transferring patients with postoperative complications from private to public hospitals is a standard medical practice, responding to complaints from former health minister and Disy MP George Pamboridis concerning a patient. Okypy said the taking over of cases with postoperative complications from the private sector was […]

21.08.2026 14:56

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Hotel evacuated after fire in Protaras

A hotel in Protaras was evacuated late Thursday after a fire broke out in a washing machine in the basement laundry, authorities said on Friday. The fire service received a call about the blaze at 10.21pm and sent two fire engines from Famagusta fire station to the scene. Firefighters brought the fire under control at […]

21.08.2026 14:47

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

26 arrested for various offences in bases area

Bases police have made 26 arrests in the past week, including three on August 16 for drugs and immigration offences following a vehicle stop. During the vehicle search, officers discovered “drug related paraphernalia” and the driver tested positive for crystal meth. His two passengers were found to be illegal immigrants and were arrested on the […]

21.08.2026 14:38

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Nicosia mayor refutes that traffic closure is core issue facing Makarios

It is “a disservice to the residents and shopkeepers on Makarios avenue to promote the narrative that closing the area to traffic is the main issue at hand”, Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prountzos told the Cyprus Mail on Friday. Prountzos confirmed the transport ministry had insisted that any alteration to Makarios avenue must first ensure there […]

21.08.2026 14:26

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Airbus backs down on return-to-office after protests, sources say

Airbus has watered down a drive to reduce remote working after protests from unions including a series of strikes in its Spanish facilities, people familiar with the matter said. Many Spanish workers have been staging on-off strikes since July, and there have been sporadic protests in France and Britain over plans by Airbus to force […]

21.08.2026 14:20

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Bank of Cyprus Seeks the Next Generation of Technology, Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation Professionals

If you enjoy building, developing, and making a difference, this opportunity could be just what you’re looking for. What does an ambitious technology professional look for in their next career move today? Modern technologies and challenging projects. Opportunities to learn, create and grow. An environment that rewards technical excellence and creativity. And, above all, the […]

21.08.2026 14:17

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus residents flock abroad as overseas trips top two million milestone

Greece remains favourite as Cyprus residents set new outbound travel record Cyprus residents are expected to make a record 2.1 million trips abroad this year, up from 1.96 million in 2025, according to the Association of Cyprus Travel & Tourism Agents (ACTTA), with Greece remaining the dominant destination. ACTTA president Charis Papacharalambous told the Cyprus […]

21.08.2026 14:06

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Iran vows ‘devastating’ response as US threatens toughest ever economic hit

Iran said on Friday that its response to any new U.S. threats would be “devastating” after Washington pledged to impose the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of toppling the Iranian leadership. U.S. Treasury chief Scott Bessent’s comments on Thursday followed a warning from President Donald Trump of economic consequences against any country […]

21.08.2026 14:03

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Forestry Department cracks down on birthday parties and barbecues in national parks

Cyprus’s Forestry Department has issued a fresh reminder to visitors of the country’s National Forest Parks that barbecues, birthday parties…

21.08.2026 14:00

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Four arrested in Limassol drug bust

Police on Thursday arrested four people following the seizure of more than 650grams of cannabis, a large sum of money and an air pistol. The arrests were made in the context of an operation in the Limassol area on Thursday evening, during which police officers stopped a car driven by a 20-year-old woman. In a […]

21.08.2026 13:59

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