Paphos gears up for opera at Aphrodite Festival
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Paphos gears up for opera at Aphrodite Festival

Only a matter of days remain until the cultural event that each year attracts thousands of opera lovers from across Cyprus and abroad. On September 4 and 5, the Square of the Medieval Castle of Paphos will once again be transformed into one of the Mediterranean’s most spectacular open-air opera venues, hosting the 24th Pafos […]

21.08.2026 10:00
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Fire at Farmakas quarry
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Fire at Farmakas quarry

Police are investigating a fire that broke out in an excavator at a quarry in Farmakas on Thursday evening. According to the police, the fire broke out in the front of the excavator that was parked at a point inside the quarry around 7pm, causing damage to the front of the excavator. The fire was […]

21.08.2026 09:47
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Suspected arson causes damage to Limassol clothing store
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Suspected arson causes damage to Limassol clothing store

Police are investigating a case of arson after a fire broke out in a clothing store on the ground floor of an apartment building in Limassol on early Thursday. The fire was extinguished before it could spread to the apartment building, however, caused extensive damage to the clothing store. According to the authorities, initial investigations […]

21.08.2026 09:34
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Attempted murder in Ayia Napa
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Attempted murder in Ayia Napa

Police in Famagusta are investigating an attempted murder after shots were fired towards a 33-year-old man in Ayia Napa in the early hours of Friday. According to the police, the incident occurred at around 5.40am, while the man was driving his car in the Kokkines area of ​​Ayia Napa, when unknown persons allegedly opened fire […]

21.08.2026 09:28
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Today’s weather: Sunny and clear
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Today’s weather: Sunny and clear

On Friday the weather will be overwhelmingly clear with increased cloud cover observed in the afternoon, mainly in the higher mountains. Temperatures will rise to around 41 degrees Celsius inland, around 33 degrees on the west coast, around 36 degrees on the rest of the coast and around 32 degrees in the higher mountains. Initially, […]

21.08.2026 09:22
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Russia signals openness to new US proposals on Ukraine
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Russia signals openness to new US proposals on Ukraine

Russia is open to listening to new proposals on how to reach a settlement on the Ukraine conflict, a senior Russian diplomat said, but any proposals should reflect the “realities on the ground”. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in an interview with media outlet News.ru published on Friday that the U.S. demonstrated a […]

21.08.2026 09:16
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Cyprus businesses invited to EU-India AI innovation webinar
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Cyprus businesses invited to EU-India AI innovation webinar

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), acting as coordinator of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Cyprus, has invited Cypriot businesses and other interested organisations to an online webinar on September 4, 2026 aimed at opening up opportunities for cooperation between European and Indian companies in artificial intelligence and digital technology. The EU-India AI […]

21.08.2026 08:00
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US prepares sweeping new Iran sanctions, Bessent says
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US prepares sweeping new Iran sanctions, Bessent says

The U.S. will impose “the toughest sanctions in history” on Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday, a focus on economic measures he suggested would lessen the need for new major military operations against Tehran. His statement followed President Donald Trump’s threat a day earlier of “Economic Warfare” and warning of economic consequences against […]

21.08.2026 07:50
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Cyprus Business Now: Larnaca tourism, Keve, construction, banking, pensions
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Cyprus Business Now: Larnaca tourism, Keve, construction, banking, pensions

Construction activity across the European Union weakened sharply in June, according to Eurostat data released Thursday, although Cyprus is entering the period from a comparatively strong position, backed by a substantial pipeline of projects and rising housing demand. Seasonally adjusted production in construction fell by 1.3 per cent in the euro area and 1.0 per cent across the […]

21.08.2026 07:30
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Major lenders seen well placed for years of stronger performance
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Major lenders seen well placed for years of stronger performance

Greek banks are positioned for strong outperformance over multiple years, driven by domestic economic momentum, sustained credit expansion and gradual diversification of revenue sources, according to a new analysis. The findings of the report, which were shared by Greek business outlet Newmoney, highlighted how the sector has moved far beyond the debt crisis era that […]

21.08.2026 06:30
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Limassol to host EU maritime ministers from Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Italy
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Limassol to host EU maritime ministers from Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Italy

Limassol will host a meeting of the maritime ministers of Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Italy on September 9, 2026, the Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry has announced. The “Trilateral+1 Meeting” is scheduled to take place from 9.30am to 12.30pm at the Parklane Hotel in Limassol, in the Jasmine Hall. Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis will […]

21.08.2026 06:10
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Tourism revenue drives balance of payments growth in Greece
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Tourism revenue drives balance of payments growth in Greece

The Bank of Greece reported this week that Greek travel receipts rose by 14.8 per cent during the first half of the year, reaching approximately €8.8 billion compared with €7.66 billion in the same period of 2025. In June alone, monthly travel revenues increased by 1.2 per cent to €3.48 billion, up from €3.43 billion […]

21.08.2026 06:00
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Nicosia launches competition to regenerate historic Municipal Gardens
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Nicosia launches competition to regenerate historic Municipal Gardens

Nicosia municipality has launched an architectural competition for the regeneration of the historic Municipal Gardens, with entries for the first stage due by November 10. The competition seeks proposals for the architectural, environmental and construction work needed to restore and upgrade the garden while protecting its historic character. The first-prize winner will be awarded the […]

21.08.2026 04:24
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Our View: Government cannot ignore rising inflation
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Our View: Government cannot ignore rising inflation

The finance ministry has not said very much about the rising inflation rate for July that was announced by Cystat on Wednesday. The finance ministry tends to issue announcements only when news on the economy is positive. An upgrade of the credit rating by a ratings agency, for example, immediately inspires self-congratulatory announcements by the […]

21.08.2026 04:20
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Strong earthquake strikes central Peru, no damage reported
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Strong earthquake strikes central Peru, no damage reported

An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 hit central Peru on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said, although authorities reported no immediate casualties or damage. The quake struck at a depth of 99 kilometers (61.52 mile), according to USGS, with the epicenter 31 kilometers (19.26 mile) northwest of Aniso in the Andes Mountains. The head of the […]

20.08.2026 22:55
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French President Macron to host Saudi Crown Prince on August 23-24
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French President Macron to host Saudi Crown Prince on August 23-24

French President Emmanuel Macron will host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on August 23 and August 24, with the two leaders expected to discuss current tensions in the Middle East, Macron’s office said on Thursday. “The two leaders will discuss the main topics of regional importance, within a framework of close collaboration between France […]

20.08.2026 22:08
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At least 50 killed, mostly children, as overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria
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At least 50 killed, mostly children, as overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria

At least 50 people, mostly children, died after an overloaded boat capsized on Thursday in Nigeria’s northwest Sokoto state, witnesses said. The accident took place near Gorau in Goronyo local government area and rescue efforts are continuing, said Abdulkadir Yusuf, an area manager at the National Inland Waterways Authority. A Reuters witness saw 50 bodies, […]

20.08.2026 21:58
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