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Customs seize undeclared tobacco products at Cyprus crossing points

Customs officers in Nicosia seized undeclared tobacco products from travellers at Ledra street and Ayios Dhometios crossing points over two days in late June and early July, authorities said on Friday. A Romanian citizen carrying cigarettes to Ireland was stopped on June 30, when officers found six boxes of 200 cigarettes without required health warnings […]

03.07.2026 18:22

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Kyle Lowry to sign 1-day contract with Raptors, then retire

Kyle Lowry, a veteran of 20 NBA seasons, intends to sign a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptos and retire with the franchise for which his name is synonymous, Sportsnet reported Friday. The Memphis Grizzlies selected Lowry, now 40, with the No. 24 overall pick of the 2006 NBA Draft and at the 2009 trade […]

03.07.2026 18:19

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Police warn public after rise in scam calls

The Cyprus cybercrime unit has advised the public to stay vigilant following multiple complaints about scam calls and messages impersonating automated payment service operators on Friday. This warning was prompted by a resident who reported a dubious phone call from a number claiming to be associated with a payment service, where the caller stated that […]

03.07.2026 18:18

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NATO leaders including Trump to affirm ‘ironclad commitment’ to collective defence in Ankara, summit text says

NATO leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump are set to affirm an “ironclad commitment” to collective defence under the alliance’s Article 5 pact at a summit in Ankara next week, according to a text approved by NATO ambassadors on Friday and reviewed by Reuters. NATO members are also set to pledge €70 billion ($80 billion) […]

03.07.2026 17:55

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Tennis-Flair, fire and fight as Osaka beats Kasatkina to make Wimbledon last 16

Naomi Osaka continued to make a statement at Wimbledon as she paired her flair off the court with growing confidence on it to dismiss unseeded Australian Daria Kasatkina 6-1 6-3 on Friday and reach the last 16 for the first time. Widely regarded as one of tennis’s top fashion trailblazers, Osaka has attracted plenty of […]

03.07.2026 17:43

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CBC governor joins ECB forum as Lagarde signals policy shift

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides this week participated in the European Central Bank (ECB) Forum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal, an annual gathering focused on monetary policy, financial stability, innovation and Europe’s economic future. The CBC said the forum, held under the theme ‘Shaping Europe’s future: innovation, growth and stability’, brought […]

03.07.2026 17:35

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Safe Bulkers pays investors as Kypros Island hits the water

Maritime company Safe Bulkers has approved a new quarterly dividend for holders of its Series C and Series D preferred shares, while also moving ahead with its fleet renewal and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) plans. The board of directors of the New York-listed dry-bulk shipping company declared a cash dividend of $0.50 per share on its 8 […]

03.07.2026 17:32

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End of the road for the wild, free-roaming Karpasia donkey

A new management programme for fencing-in the free roaming donkeys of the Karpasia peninsula entered its implementation phase on Friday, with authorities in the north beginning to collect animals found outside designated zones. According to Turkish Cypriot media, the programme is being coordinated by the north’s wildlife research institute and provides for donkeys to be […]

03.07.2026 17:30

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Supreme Court increases quarry worker compensation to €95,000

The Supreme Court increased the compensation awarded to a former quarry worker to €95,000 on Friday after ruling that his employer bore full responsibility for a workplace accident. The court accepted the employee’s appeal and dismissed the employer’s counter appeal, overturning part of an earlier judgement that had found the worker was 30 per cent […]

03.07.2026 17:20

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Defence challenges teacher’s evidence in Stylianos trial

Cross examination of a former nursery schoolteacher continued on Friday in the Nicosia district court trial surrounding the suicide of 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou, with defence lawyers repeatedly challenging the basis of her evidence. The hearing centred on testimony from the teacher, who taught Stylianos during the 2009 to 2010 school year, as defence lawyer Constantinos […]

03.07.2026 17:14

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Top court rules France must recognise children born from surrogacy abroad

France’s top court ruled on Friday that children born through surrogacy abroad should be recognised in France as the children of their intended parents, even though the practice is banned in the country. France’s ban on surrogacy — the arrangement by which a woman carries and gives birth to a child on behalf of intended […]

03.07.2026 17:08

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Mall of Cyprus announces €6 million interim dividend

The Mall of Cyprus Plc on Friday announced that its board of directors has approved an interim dividend of €6,000,000 for the 2026 financial year. This payout will be distributed to shareholders who are listed in the register of members maintained by the company and the Central Securities Depository and Central Registry of the Cyprus […]

03.07.2026 17:07

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Rescuers scour rubble as Kyiv mourns deadliest Russian attack this year

Rescuers sifted through rubble in a search for survivors in Kyiv on Friday as the Ukrainian capital observed a day of mourning, a day after a Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 30 people in the deadliest strike on the city this year. The attack also wounded 92 people, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. […]

03.07.2026 16:53

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Police union calls for regular psychological reevaluation of officers

The renewal of service weapon certifications should be accompanied by a periodic psychological evaluation of officers, president of the police union Isotita, Nikos Loizides said on Friday. “Psychological tests do not examine the mental health of each person so much, but are mainly a personality test. This test is done for recruitment and not for […]

03.07.2026 16:31

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Kysoa welcomes new inclusive bill for people with disabilities

The first notification of the new bill increasing benefits for people with disabilities is a “particularly important development”, the confederation of organisations for the disabled (Kysoa) said on Friday. “After more than 20 arduous years of painful stagnation, disability benefits are increasing,” Kysoa said, pointing out that the last time benefits were readjusted was in […]

03.07.2026 16:26

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Neighbourhood social worker successful but more to be done

The ‘Neighbourhood Social Worker’, launched in April 2023, has proved its value and allows for optimism, however there is much more that can still be done, Deputy Welfare Minister Clea Papaellina told a conference to review the institution on Friday. The programme, she said, has moved from pilot stage to islandwide and since it was […]

03.07.2026 16:22

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Cyprus, Kazakhstan and the new geography of trust

By Bulat Latypov I did not expect another trip to Astana to bring Cyprus back into focus. But Astana has a strange and useful effect on strategic conversations, it makes geography feel less fixed than we assume. Standing here, Cyprus does not look smaller or more remote. It looks more consequential. The visit of Nikos […]

03.07.2026 16:19

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Hadassah chose Cyprus!

One of the world’s leading academic and medical institutions is establishing its permanent presence in Cyprus. A new era in healthcare, prevention, diagnostics, rehabilitation and longevity begins in Eastern Mediterranean On July 1, 2026, Hadassah Medical Center officially opens its doors in Limassol, and will be operational from July 8, bringing to Cyprus for the […]

03.07.2026 16:13

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Cyprus current account deficit widens as EU surplus grows in first quarter

Cyprus recorded a wider current account deficit in the first quarter of 2026, even as the European Union posted a stronger external balance, according to figures released by Eurostat on Friday. Eurostat said Cyprus registered a current account deficit of €1.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, compared with a deficit of €0.8 billion […]

03.07.2026 15:48

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Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies

The body of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lay in state in a vast hall in Tehran on Friday as clerics, officials, foreign dignitaries and other mourners paid their respects to Iran’s late Supreme Leader, slain by U.S. and Israeli bombs. Iran is staging a week of mass funeral processions for Khamenei, whose 37-year reign was brought […]

03.07.2026 15:37

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Ygia Group expands with new acquisition and unified brand identity

Ygia Group continues to strengthen its position as the largest private healthcare provider in Cyprus, announcing the acquisition of Limassol Ophthalmic Center, a specialised daycare clinic offering ophthalmology services. The clinic will operate under the Group as Ygia Vision. The acquisition marks the next step in the Group’s ongoing expansion, following the acquisition of Ygia […]

03.07.2026 15:32

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Robotex Cyprus 2026 draws thousands with AI, drones and space technology

Thousands of visitors attended Robotex Cyprus 2026, the country’s largest robotics festival, held at the University of Cyprus Sports Centre on June 27-28, 2026, bringing together hundreds of competitors and showcasing the latest developments in robotics, artificial intelligence, drones and STEAM education. The ninth Robotex Cyprus Educational and Sports Robotics Competition attracted 700 participants, including […]

03.07.2026 15:30

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Why this pan Asian gem is among Cyprus’ best restaurants

By Sarah Coyne It is that time of year again, with the increase in humidity a trip up into the hills seems like a necessity, especially when it comes to daytime dining. A restaurant I had wanted to try for ages, which was definitely calling my name on a hot day in Paphos is The […]

03.07.2026 15:30

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Lidl Cyprus has always stood by the side of youth through the Cyprus Red Cross’ Pancyprian Summer Camp

The completion of this year’s Cyprus Red Cross Youth Department’s Pancyprian Summer Camp confirmed for yet another year that Lidl Cyprus is firmly committed to supporting initiatives with a substantial social footprint, and which provide youth with space, opportunities and experiences with real value. This initiative is part of a long-standing, stable and evolving collaboration […]

03.07.2026 15:28

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