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Monk seal spotted diving in Paphos harbour
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Monk seal spotted diving in Paphos harbour

A Mediterranean monk seal was spotted swimming in Kato Paphos harbour on Thursday, drawing the attention of passersby. The animal remained near the shore for some time, carrying out a series of dives and playful movements before onlookers. The Mediterranean monk seal, known scientifically as Monachus monachus, is considered one of the rarest marine mammal […]

20.08.2026 15:25
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Nicosia traffic lights out of service
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Nicosia traffic lights out of service

The transport ministry on Thursday announced that traffic lights at the junction of October 28 Avenue and Makarios III Avenue in Nicosia have been temporarily taken out of service due to “serious technical problems”. In the meantime, motorists wishing to access Makarios III Avenue can use nearby junctions. The traffic lights are expected to be […]

20.08.2026 15:21
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‘We should not embark on adventures which endanger the social insurance fund’
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‘We should not embark on adventures which endanger the social insurance fund’

Fiscal council chairman Andreas Charalambous on Thursday called on the government to be responsible with its plans to invest the social insurance fund’s cash reserves in the hope of growing those reserves, saying that “we should not embark on adventures which endanger the social insurance fund”. Instead, he told the Cyprus News Agency, “we must […]

20.08.2026 15:17
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Sri Lanka delivers water to 72,000 people suffering drought
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Sri Lanka delivers water to 72,000 people suffering drought

Sri Lanka’s government has arranged for water to be delivered to nearly 72,000 people across seven districts as the country tackles a drought linked to this year’s severe El Niño, a senior official said on Thursday. El Niño is a naturally occurring weather pattern whose impact varies from region to region. It can lead to […]

20.08.2026 15:05
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Cyprus communications chief and Keve discuss digital business needs
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Cyprus communications chief and Keve discuss digital business needs

Communications commissioner Marios Pieri and Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) secretary general Philokypros Roussounides held a meeting to discuss digital transformation, electronic communications, connectivity and cyber security, the commissioner’s office said. According to an announcement released on Thursday, the meeting focused on the importance of these areas in strengthening the competitiveness of Cypriot […]

20.08.2026 14:58
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Eurobank: open a new bank account easily, quickly, simply
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Eurobank: open a new bank account easily, quickly, simply

Opening a new savings or current account via the Eurobank Cyprus app now takes just a few minutes. This new feature is added to the digital services already provided by Eurobank, which continues to offer customers innovative solutions that make everyday banking easy, swift and even more accessible. Using the Eurobank Cyprus app, users can […]

20.08.2026 14:38
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Cyprus cycling team to compete in ‘Taranto 2026’ Mediterranean Games
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Cyprus cycling team to compete in ‘Taranto 2026’ Mediterranean Games

The Cyprus Cycling Federation will be taking part in the ‘Taranto 2026’ Mediterranean Games, which are being held in Italy, with six athletes and four members of the support staff. The delegation comprises Andreas Miltiades, Christodoulos Achas, Bogdan Zabelinskiy, Antri Christoforou, Ekaterina Kovalchuk and Styliana Kamilari. The mission’s support staff consists of coach Sergei Klimov, […]

20.08.2026 14:25
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Trump the builder carves his legacy in stone as pressures mount
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Trump the builder carves his legacy in stone as pressures mount

With Iran diplomacy stalled, financial markets uneasy and his approval rating at another low point, President Donald Trump reverted to familiar territory on Wednesday, leading reporters on a tour of White House construction projects he hopes will cement his legacy. The former real estate developer spent about 30 minutes guiding reporters across the South Lawn, […]

20.08.2026 14:08
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Larnaca shines as top Cyprus pick for autumn getaway
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Larnaca shines as top Cyprus pick for autumn getaway

Larnaca has been ranked the third-best destination in southern Europe for an autumn shoulder-season getaway, according to a new travel index examining sunshine, temperatures, rainfall and accommodation costs. The Cypriot town placed ahead of several established Mediterranean destinations in the 2026 Shoulder Season Index, compiled by UK travel insurance comparison company Quotezone. Larnaca was ranked […]

20.08.2026 14:05
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Defence strategy in Tupac murder case: don’t believe my client
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Defence strategy in Tupac murder case: don’t believe my client

The ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating the drive-by killing of Tupac Shakur made public admissions that led to his arrest, but his lawyer had an unusual message for jurors this week: do not take his client’s “bullshit” seriously. Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis, 63, arrested 27 years after the hip-hop star died in 1996 near the […]

20.08.2026 14:02
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€50m annual cost of pension reform ‘within the state’s financial capabilities’
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€50m annual cost of pension reform ‘within the state’s financial capabilities’

The additional €50 million per year which the government’s planned pension reform will cost the taxpayer for the first five years after the reform’s implementation falls “within the framework of the state’s financial capabilities”, employers’ and industrialists’ federation (Oev) director-general Michalis Antoniou said on Thursday. “The first impressions are that this is a serious effort, […]

20.08.2026 13:57
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Unions await government surrender as September strike threat holds firm
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Unions await government surrender as September strike threat holds firm

Hourly paid civil servants remain on course for a nationwide strike on September 17 unless the government submits a revised pay proposal beforehand, representatives of three trade unions informed on Thursday. Officials from the civil servants’ union branch (Oekdy-SEK), the democratic labour federation (Deok) and the construction workers brancher of the worker’s federation (Pasyek-PEO), which […]

20.08.2026 13:17
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Cyprus construction outlook contrasts with EU-wide June slowdown
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Cyprus construction outlook contrasts with EU-wide June slowdown

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 […]

20.08.2026 13:12
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Turkish Cypriot authorities urge affected IVF parents to contact them
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Turkish Cypriot authorities urge affected IVF parents to contact them

The Turkish Cypriot ‘health ministry’ on Thursday called on people who believe their children have been conceived through in vitro fertilisation using the wrong sperm or egg donors at clinics in northern Cyprus to contact it directly so as to allow it to investigate the allegations made against IVF clinics. “The allegations reported in the […]

20.08.2026 12:52
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Moscow petrol queues return as Russian fuel crisis deepens
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Moscow petrol queues return as Russian fuel crisis deepens

Disgruntled motorists in Moscow have sat for hours in long gasoline station queues this week to fill their cars with limited volumes of fuel, in a second wave of a crisis due to high seasonal demand and Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries. Fuel stations in Moscow have reimposed limits on gasoline purchases due to the […]

20.08.2026 12:45
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Cyprus investment firm buys more of its own shares
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Cyprus investment firm buys more of its own shares

Cypriot investment firm Demetra Holdings Plc completed the repurchase of 3,475 of its own shares at a price of €1.45 per share on August 19, 2026, as part of an ongoing share buyback programme. The public transaction was formally disclosed to the market on Thursday, in accordance with the regulatory frameworks of both the Cyprus […]

20.08.2026 12:37
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Palace acclaims UAE ties and gifted desalination units
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Palace acclaims UAE ties and gifted desalination units

The presidential palace on Thursday extolled Cyprus’ relations with the United Arab Emirates, pointing out that those ties allowed for the island to be gifted mobile desalination units from the Gulf state free of charge. “Foreign policy directly impacts issues of internal governance, with tangible results and benefits for the country and its people. An […]

20.08.2026 12:34
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Atlantic Insurance warns of lower profits in first half of 2026
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Atlantic Insurance warns of lower profits in first half of 2026

Atlantic Insurance Company Public Ltd on Thursday issued a profit warning for the first half of 2026, cautioning investors that overall financial results will decline compared to the same period last year. The company formally notified shareholders and the wider market of the expected drop in earnings in line with the regulations of the Cyprus […]

20.08.2026 12:29
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North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile, Japanese authorities say
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North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile, Japanese authorities say

North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile towards the sea on Thursday, Japan’s government and coastguard said. South Korean media also cited South Korea’s military as saying North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the sea on the east of the Korean Peninsula. Japan’s coast guard said the projectile, believed to be a ballistic missile, […]

20.08.2026 12:22
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Four nations join forces with Cyprus for joint naval exercise
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Four nations join forces with Cyprus for joint naval exercise

Warships from Cyprus, Greece, Germany, Italy and the United States carried out a multinational exercise in waters south of Limassol on Monday, the results of which were disclosed on Thursday in a statement from the national guard. The drill, named “Cyprus Arrow”, was part of wider naval operations being conducted in the Levant. The exercise […]

20.08.2026 12:13
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Cyprus and Libya explore closer business ties
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Cyprus and Libya explore closer business ties

Cyprus and Libya discussed ways to strengthen their economic and business relations during a meeting in Cyprus between the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) and a delegation from Libya’s National Development Agency (NDA). According to a Keve post on social media, the meeting examined ways to broaden bilateral business cooperation and establish new […]

20.08.2026 12:12
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Patient hospitalised in Nicosia with West Nile virus
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Patient hospitalised in Nicosia with West Nile virus

A person has tested positive for West Nile virus and is being treated in the ICU at Nicosia general hospital, the health ministry confirmed on Thursday. The ministry stated it had been informed of the patient’s condition, though further details regarding age or circumstances were not disclosed. West Nile virus is transmitted primarily through the […]

20.08.2026 12:01
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