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Cypriot cadet investigated in Greece for allegedly filming women’s toilets

A Cypriot naval cadet studying at Greece’s Naval Non-Commissioned Officers School (Smyn) is under investigation following allegations that he filmed inside women’s bathrooms at the military academy, according to Greek military news website Armyvoice.gr. The incident came to light on June 9 and has since been referred to the Piraeus Naval Court. According to sources […]

03.07.2026 13:57

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Akel calls for review of Liopetri military camp over safety concerns

Akel Famagusta has called on Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas to reconsider the location of the “Modestos Panteli” military camp in Liopetri, citing longstanding concerns among residents over its proximity to homes and a primary school. In a letter sent to the defence minister, the party’s Famagusta district committee said its intervention was prompted by “reasonable […]

03.07.2026 13:49

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CISCO leads Cyprus stock market performance during June

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) Council on Friday released its official report detailing the market shares of its members for June 2026, as well as the cumulative figures for the first half of the year. This comprehensive data release provides transparency regarding trading activity, categorising performance both with and without the inclusion of pre-agreed transactions. […]

03.07.2026 12:48

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Restoration work begins at church in Lapithos

Restoration work has begun at the church of Ayios Demetrianos in Lapithos, with a nine-month programme of conservation aimed at preserving the historic site set to begin, the UNDP said on Friday. The project is funded by the EU and local community contributions and will be carried out under the technical supervision of the United […]

03.07.2026 12:36

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Europe heatwave challenges assumption that hot weather boosts alcohol sales

Extreme heat in Europe is testing the assumption that hot summers mean a boost in sales of alcohol, with studies showing drinkers less inclined to reach for a chilled beer or Aperol Spritz when it gets too hot. Alcohol sales on average rise with temperature up to just over 32 degrees Celsius, after which the […]

03.07.2026 12:27

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Father and two adult children back in custody as hunt for three missing children continues

The police has once again released photographs of three Palestinian children missing following a court of appeals decision to overturn a district court ruling and to order that their 46-year-old father and two adult siblings be remanded in custody, as they face 122 charges of violence and abuse. The appeals court announced on Friday that […]

03.07.2026 12:24

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Government defends Mafia State investigators amid conflict claims

The government on Friday sought to defend the composition of the criminal investigation team appointed to carry out an inquiry into the Mafia State report after concerns over potential conflicts of interest were raised. But deputy government spokesman Yiannis Antoniou said there was “no issue of conflict of interest” in the appointment of the five […]

03.07.2026 12:10

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The 2026 EKO Acropolis Rally was a success!

EKO, a member of HELLENiQ ENERGY, was once again a partner of the “EKO Acropolis Rally” this year, providing active support for the sixth consecutive year to this major international event as a Major Sponsor and Title Sponsor. The “EKO Acropolis Rally 2026,” which is once again an integral part of the FIA World Rally […]

03.07.2026 12:07

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Authorities issue arrest warrant, Interpol red notice for Monaco blast suspect

Authorities issued an arrest warrant on Thursday for a woman, spotted in Germany, believed to have orchestrated a bombing in Monaco, adding that the woman would also be subject to an Interpol red notice. An Interpol red notice is a request for law enforcement to locate and provisionally arrest a suspect no matter where they […]

03.07.2026 11:32

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How Kenneth Copeland’s teaching has shaped modern word of faith Christianity

Time magazine has characterized Kenneth Copeland as the “chief exponent” of the Word of Faith movement. That framing has held through nearly six decades of ministry. His teaching reaches believers of Jesus Christ through more than 100 authored books, a daily broadcast that has aired since 1989, and the doctrinal output of dozens of ministers […]

03.07.2026 11:30

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University of Cyprus MBA Program Celebrates Excellence at the School of Economics and Management Awards Ceremony 2025-2026

The University of Cyprus MBA Program celebrated the outstanding achievements of its students at the School of Economics and Management Awards Ceremony for the academic year 2025-2026, which was held on Monday, 29 June 2026. The MBA Program extends its sincere appreciation to the sponsors of this year’s awards, Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus, PwC Foundation, Vassos […]

03.07.2026 11:27

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Cypriot businesses make ESG progress through interbank project

Cypriot businesses are making steady progress in adopting Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices, two years after the launch of the Interbank ESG project, with more than 1,200 companies having completed their assessment through the Synesgy platform.  According to an announcement by Artemis Credit Bureau, which manages the project in cooperation with ICAP CRIF, a member of the international CRIF S.p.A. Group, a […]

03.07.2026 11:21

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IKEA PS 2026: The playful side of functionality

IKEA presents IKEA PS 2026, a collection inspired by the modern urban lifestyle and the needs of people who want more from their homes. Through 44 new designs, the collection brings a fresh perspective to contemporary Scandinavian design, combining functionality, creativity, and a more playful approach to everyday life. IKEA PS 2026, the tenth edition […]

03.07.2026 11:11

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Two arrested after Ayia Napa disturbance

Two men were arrested shortly after midnight in Ayia Napa after police found one carrying a stick and the other a bottle, police said on Friday. One of the men, who appeared to be intoxicated, pushed an officer during questioning and was arrested on the spot for assaulting a police officer. Both suspects were also […]

03.07.2026 11:09

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Aristotelous seeks immediate appointment as director-general

Anna Aristotelous has requested her immediate appointment to a permanent director-general post, with effect from December 1, 2025, following the recent administrative court ruling that annulled her suspension from duty. In a letter to the cabinet dated July 2, 2026, Aristotelous’ lawyer Christos Triantafyllides said the court’s decision of June 17, 2026, had annulled the […]

03.07.2026 11:06

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Presidential pardon sees attempted murder convict released from prison

A man serving a 35-year prison sentence for multiple attempted murders and previously convicted of rape has received a presidential pardon and suspension of his sentence, allowing for his release after serving around six years in custody. Charalambos Chrysanthou, widely known as Hamburger, had been sentenced by both the Larnaca and Famagusta permanent criminal courts […]

03.07.2026 11:03

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Forty killed as bus falls into ditch in Pakistan’s Balochistan

Forty people were killed and eight others injured after a bus fell into a deep roadside ditch in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan on Friday, a rescue agency and a government official said. The bus, operated by a private intercity service, was headed to national capital Islamabad from provincial capital Quetta, the agency said. There […]

03.07.2026 10:55

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Investment of €415m unveiled for Larnaca port and marina

A €415 million redevelopment programme for Larnaca Port and Marina was presented on Friday, with the ports authority outlining a roadmap that envisages phased investment over the next two decades. The preliminary estimate divides the project into three parallel subprojects covering the marina land, marina infrastructure and port modernisation. The overall programme extends to 2045, […]

03.07.2026 10:43

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Kelli Stavast on the old school rule that shaped her entire broadcasting career

Pete Weissner was from New York. That detail matters to Kelli Stavast, or at least it explains something. Weissner ran the broadcast journalism program at Chapman University in Orange, California, and the sensibility he carried into that program was shaped by an older version of the profession, one that predated social media, the personality-driven anchor, […]

03.07.2026 10:40

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Construction sector key to housing push, Christodoulides says

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday said the construction sector was central to Cyprus’ shift towards a more sustainable development model, while stressing its role in housing, jobs and regional growth. Speaking at a dinner hosted by the Cyprus association of building contractors (Oseok) in Nicosia, Christodoulides said that “the transition to a greener and more […]

03.07.2026 10:33

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Demetra Holdings updates market on net asset value

Demetra Holdings Plc on Friday announced the net asset value of its shares as of June 30, 2026, in a formal notification to the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE). The company stated that the net asset value per share stood at €2.5929 on this date. Regarding the fully diluted net asset value, the firm stated that […]

03.07.2026 10:25

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Two escape after fire breaks out at Limassol hotel shop

Two people escaped safely after a fire broke out at a shop on the ground floor of a hotel in the Yermasoyia area of Limassol in the early hours of Friday, the fire service said. The fire service received a call at 3.53am and the Ayios Nikolaos fire station responded with two fire engines. The […]

03.07.2026 10:15

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NATO summit in Ankara to test alliance unity amid Trump tensions

NATO leaders gather next week in Ankara, where Europeans aim to set aside strife with U.S. President Donald Trumpover Iran and Greenland and show they are stepping up to defend the continent as Washington cuts back on its commitments to the alliance. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says the gathering next Tuesday and Wednesday will […]

03.07.2026 10:10

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Tourism ministry reports hotel licensing progress despite poor application rate

Cyprus has made progress in licensing hotels and tourist accommodation, but more than half of tourist units have still never submitted an application, the Deputy Ministry of Tourism said this week. Responding to the Audit office’s report, the Deputy Ministry said it intends to comply with its observations, while stressing that the issue has been unresolved for almost three […]

03.07.2026 10:06

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