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Forgotten pan leads to house fire
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Forgotten pan leads to house fire

A forgotten saucepan on the hob caused a fire in Strovolos in the ground floor of a two-storey home, police said on Sunday. Extensive damages were caused to the kitchen, fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis said while heat and smoke damage affected the whole of the interior. No-one was put in danger by the flames. […]

28.06.2026 10:21
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10 arrested in overnight police operations
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

10 arrested in overnight police operations

A strong police presence around the island over Saturday night led to ten arrests as efforts continued to stamp out organized crime and other serious offences. The arrests were for illegal possession of narcotics, illegal stay on the island, begging and other crimes. During operations a total of 728 drivers and 305 passengers were checked. […]

28.06.2026 10:07
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Businesses face ‘AI tax’ as Microsoft hikes software subscription prices
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Businesses face ‘AI tax’ as Microsoft hikes software subscription prices

Businesses across Cyprus, as well as other regions across the world, are bracing for a sharp rise in software expenses as Microsoft prepares to implement significant price increases from July 1, 2026. The upcoming adjustments affect almost all corporate subscription packages, with some costs rising by as much as 33 per cent. Industry analysts have […]

28.06.2026 10:00
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Iran, US continue escalating attacks, recriminations over peace deal
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Iran, US continue escalating attacks, recriminations over peace deal

By Yomna Ehab and Phil Stewart Iran and the US continued their attacks in the Gulf as each accused the other of violating an increasingly precariousinterim deal signed less than two weeks ago to end their four-month-old war. Shortly after President Donald Trump warned the US might “militarily complete the job”, Iran early on Sunday […]

28.06.2026 09:43
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Warm sunny day, rain possible in mountains
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Warm sunny day, rain possible in mountains

Another warm and sunny day is forecast on Sunday with temperatures inland set to reach 38C. But with cloud developing in the Troodos mountains, there is a chance of rain there in the afternoon. Around the island, the temperature is set to be around 2-3 degrees higher than the average for the time of year, […]

28.06.2026 09:38
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Sailor in distress pulled out of sea in Zygi
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Sailor in distress pulled out of sea in Zygi

A man in distress after the craft he was sailing in was damaged was rescued by the Joint Rescue and Coordination Centre (JRCC) on Sunday morning in the seas off Zygi. At around 5.30am, the JRCC launched the Nearchos rescue plan. Speedboats o the part and maritime police were launched to the spot in addition […]

28.06.2026 09:29
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Two women injured as police investigate attempted murder
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Two women injured as police investigate attempted murder

Police are investigating a case of attempted murder and other serious offences with two women, aged 38 and 58, the victims, it announced on Sunday. The women were found at 4.50 on Saturday afternoon, injured, in an apartment within the Nicosia area. They are believed to be his former wife and mother in law, who […]

28.06.2026 09:10
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The freedom to support Palestine
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

The freedom to support Palestine

There were two judgments of general interest from the English courts two weeks ago about Palestine Action, a direct-action protest group based in UK that campaigned against the UK government’s arms trade with Israel. The first was a judgment of five of the top judges of the civil court of appeal in England that unanimously […]

28.06.2026 09:00
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Road Tax renewal system needs common sense
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Road Tax renewal system needs common sense

I wish to draw attention to what I consider to be an unnecessary flaw in Cyprus’ road tax renewal system, and I hope that Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades will take notice. I had paid my road tax through June 2026 and attempted today to renew it for the second half of the year. To my […]

28.06.2026 09:00
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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting June 22: Cyprus’ hotel industry is looking to last-minute bookings to soften the impact of a difficult start to the summer season, although reservations remain below the levels hoteliers had expected, chairman of the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) Thanos Michaelides said. Speaking on […]

28.06.2026 09:00
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Tales from the Coffeeshop: The old boy is back in town, guns blazing
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Tales from the Coffeeshop: The old boy is back in town, guns blazing

NIK I was back in the spotlight on Tuesday reliving the good old days when he was Kyproulla’s ex officio centre of attention. The last time he had so many cameras focused on him broadcasting his every word and grimace live to the country for over an hour was three-and-a-half years ago, when he was […]

28.06.2026 08:30
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Electricity remains dominant power source for EU services sector
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Electricity remains dominant power source for EU services sector

Energy consumption across the European Union services sector climbed to 4,971 petajoules in 2024, according to the latest data released by Eurostat. This figure marks a slight rise from the 4,886 petajoules recorded in 2023, representing a year-on-year increase of 1.7 per cent. When looking at the broader historical trend, energy usage within this sector […]

28.06.2026 08:00
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Korean content becomes Netflix’s top global export after US
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Korean content becomes Netflix’s top global export after US

South Korean content generated 12.1 billion hours of viewing on Netflix worldwide between April 2025 and March 2026, making it the most-watched content origin outside the United States, according to new analysis from Omdia and Digital i.  The findings underline South Korea’s growing influence within the global entertainment industry and demonstrate the increasing international appeal […]

28.06.2026 07:30
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Cyprus extends reduced fuel tax until Sept. 17
Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus extends reduced fuel tax until Sept. 17

The reduced excise tax on motor fuel will be extended until Sept. 17 following a decision by the Finance Ministry. The ministry said the extension was granted after most parliamentary parties requested more time so the measure can be reassessed when the House of Representatives resumes work in the autumn. The extension maintains a reduction […]

28.06.2026 07:04
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Challenges and opportunities facing EU’s island and coastal regions
Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Challenges and opportunities facing EU’s island and coastal regions

President Nikos Christodoulides announced two new European Commission strategies — one for Islands and one for resilient, prosperous and sustainable Coastal Areas — during a high‑level conference in Paphos. He said the strategies provide, for the first time, a comprehensive framework to address the specific challenges and opportunities facing the EU’s island and coastal regions. […]

28.06.2026 07:02
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Series of collisions and a police chase in Paphos
Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Series of collisions and a police chase in Paphos

A 31‑year‑old man was arrested after a series of collisions and a police chase in Paphos, authorities said Sunday. Police said the suspect first caused a traffic crash and fled. When an officer tried to stop him, he sped off, driving dangerously and hitting additional vehicles. He later abandoned his car and attempted to escape […]

28.06.2026 06:59
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Cyprus Weather – Sunday 28 June
Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Weather – Sunday 28 June

Mostly clear skies today, with increasing cloud after midday that may produce isolated showers, mainly over the mountains. Winds will start light and variable at 3 Beaufort, becoming southwesterly to northwesterly, light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort. Seas will be calm to slight. Highs will reach 38 C inland, 29 on the west […]

28.06.2026 06:57
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Passenger train services between Finland and Sweden will resume
Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Passenger train services between Finland and Sweden will resume

Passenger train services between Finland and Sweden will resume in August after a break of nearly four decades, opening a new cross-border rail connection between the two countries, Finnish national railway company VR announced Thursday. VR and the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom have signed an agreement on tendered passenger train services between Oulu […]

28.06.2026 06:54
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All platforms owned by VK have vanished from the App Store
Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

All platforms owned by VK have vanished from the App Store

Apple has removed apps belonging to Russian social media giant VK from the App Store without advance notice, the Russian firm said in a statement on its website. All platforms owned by VK have vanished from the App Store, including VK Video, VK Music, VK Messenger, Mail.ru, Yula and Zen, said the company, which is […]

28.06.2026 06:52
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Desalination debate heats up amid protests
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Desalination debate heats up amid protests

Barring this year’s heavy rainfall, coming in the nick of time as the reservoirs were about to empty out, droughts in Cyprus are becoming increasingly frequent, making reliance on desalination all but a fait accompli. Desalination facilities have sprung up all over the place, with plans for even more. Inevitably, there’s been some pushback from […]

28.06.2026 04:25
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Rocking Autism: fundraiser rocks the 50s and 60s
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Rocking Autism: fundraiser rocks the 50s and 60s

Music from the 50s and 60s, street food and summery cocktails are coming up, and all for a good cause. The Rocking Autism event is set to bring a vibrant and a heart-warming energy to the heart of Nicosia as Voice for Autism presents its summer fundraising event. The municipal parking lor on Pargas Street […]

27.06.2026 19:52
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