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Foreign ministry congratulates US on Independence Day

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Saturday congratulated the United States on the occasion of Independence Day, saying he extended “warm wishes” to the people of the US in a post on X. “This historic day stands as a testament to the enduring values of freedom and democracy that our nations proudly uphold,” he said. Kombos […]

04.07.2026 13:40

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Heat wave disrupts Fourth of July events across US, strains power grids

A dangerous heat wave upended Fourth of July celebrations across swaths of the central and eastern U.S. on Friday, forcing officials in the nation’s capital and elsewhere to cancel or postpone dozens of parades, concerts and fireworks displays. Among the events disrupted by the sweltering heat was the Great American State Fair on the National […]

04.07.2026 13:39

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Growing platelets on silk to keep blood supplies flowing

EU-funded researchers are using silk-based bone marrow “factories” to grow platelets in the lab, helping to lower our dependence on limited donor blood supplies. By Hannah Docter-Loeb Every day, hospitals rely on platelet transfusions to stop bleeding, support cancer treatment and help patients recover from surgery and serious illness. Yet one of medicine’s most essential […]

04.07.2026 13:30

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Chilavert says Paraguay will face ‘a squad from Africa’ when playing France

Former Paraguayan goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert said Paraguay would face a “squad from Africa” when they take on France in the World Cup round of 16 in Philadelphia on Saturday. The 60-year-old posted a screenshot on social media of comments he attributed to former French forward Christophe Dugarry saying Paraguay would get hammered by France […]

04.07.2026 13:09

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Pope Leo urges US to welcome immigrants in July 4 appeal from Lampedusa

Pope Leo marked the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on Saturday with an appeal to Americans to welcome and protect immigrants, in a letter sent to his home country as he visited Italy’s migrant frontline island of Lampedusa. Leo, who drew the ire of Donald Trump last year after calling the U.S. president’s hardline anti-immigration […]

04.07.2026 12:53

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NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump

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 […]

04.07.2026 12:33

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Time to remember, time to move on

A blue and white bus grumbled its heavy body through a warm spring Sunday in March 1989, blessed as our springs are with fields as green as the skin of an avocado. Bursts of yellow daisies raised bright heads and bold red poppies waved fragile petals in the soft breeze. Unremarkable fruit trees gained new-beauty […]

04.07.2026 12:30

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Outgoing UK PM Starmer says successor cannot spend less time on foreign affairs

Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer said whoever succeeds him would have to devote as much time to international crises and diplomacy as he did, rejecting suggestions Britain’s next leader could focus more heavily on domestic issues. Starmer, who announced last month that he would step down after two years in office, said in a BBC […]

04.07.2026 12:10

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School assistants to be introduced for children with disabilities

A total of 290 new positions for school assistants and chaperones for children with disabilities, as well as an increase in social benefits, were approved by Cabinet this week, President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Saturday. “This week in Cabinet, we took two significant decisions of particular social importance that substantially improve the daily lives of […]

04.07.2026 12:01

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The colossal power of loneliness, and the impossibility of being alone

Let’s start with a question: ‘Can you imagine living a fulfilling life when you cannot touch anything in your home without instantly thinking about your father’s genitals?’ Before you all jump to the dark conclusion that, in conjunction with the review’s grandiose title, Canon must be a book about sexual abuse, let me reassure you: […]

04.07.2026 12:00

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Cyprus ‘condems’ bomb attacks in Damascus

The Republic “strongly condemns” the bomb attacks carried out in the Al-Hijaz area of ​​Damascus on Thursday, the foreign ministry said on Saturday. “We express our sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to all those injured,” it said, adding that those responsible “must be held accountable immediately.” The […]

04.07.2026 11:40

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Police bust opiate trafficking ring

The police anti-drug squad Ykan on Saturday said it has dismantled a Cyprus-wide drug ring active in the importation and circulation of opiates. During the investigation, authorities seized approximately 60kg of opiates and investigated a total of 17 related cases. Twenty-one people were arrested, while two others are wanted. According to police, 16 of the […]

04.07.2026 11:35

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Preparatory meetings ahead of Holguin visit

The Greek and Turkish Cypriot side continue to hold regular meetings with the United Nations ahead of the visit of UN Special Envoy Maria Angela Holguin to the island later in July. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), sources said that both the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot sides are holding separate meetings with […]

04.07.2026 11:22

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Success created through clever, clear messaging

By Emanuela Prandelli In a luxury market often blamed for flattening creativity, Maison Schiaparelli has long stood out for its defiant unconventionality. Where Coco Chanel’s creations exalted the functional elegance of the modern woman, Elsa Schiaparelli was interpreting her dreams, transforming her dresses into intellectual statements. The story of how Elsa Schiaparelli did this is […]

04.07.2026 11:00

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Today’s weather: Sunny at up to 39 degrees

On Saturday, the weather will be overwhelmingly clear with temporary cloud cover in the higher mountains in the afternoon. Temperatures will range from 39 degrees Celsius inland, around 31 degrees in the southeast and on the east coast, 35 degrees on the north coast and around 30 degrees on the rest of the coast, as […]

04.07.2026 10:30

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Temvria Beer Festival returns for third summer

Cheers to another beer festival. The mountain village of Temvria is getting ready to raise a glass as the 3rd Temvria Beer Festiva returns on July 17 and 18, promising two days of craft brews, live music and summer festivities. Organised by the youth of Temvria, the summer festival has turned into one of the […]

04.07.2026 10:11

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France wary of Paraguay revenge mission amid World Cup hype

France arrive in Philadelphia as the World Cup’s most feared attacking force, but Kylian Mbappe and coach Didier Deschamps have warned that acclaim, records and a seemingly clear path mean little if they fail to stay grounded against Paraguay in Saturday’s last-16 clash. Les Bleus have won all four matches, scored 13 goals and conceded […]

04.07.2026 09:30

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Cyprus Business Now: financial literacy, unemployment, tourism, tax agreement

Max Fedorov, founder of the learning platform CoinTales.AI, is advocating for earlier financial education in Cyprus. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, Fedorov argued that children should be taught fundamental economic concepts far sooner than the current curriculum allows. Fedorov, a software developer, noted that formal economics lessons often do not begin until the 7th or […]

04.07.2026 09:00

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Euro area household saving rate remains steady in early 2026

The household saving rate in the euro area remained stable at 14.3 per cent during the first quarter of 2026, according to a report from Eurostat. This stability is attributed to the fact that both consumption and gross disposable income increased at a similar pace, rising by 0.8 per cent and 0.7 per cent respectively, […]

04.07.2026 08:00

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EU trade value of rare earth elements climbs significantly

The European Union saw a notable rebound in the trade of rare earth elements during 2025, following a significant decline recorded in the previous year, according to a report from Eurostat. Total imports rose by 17.1 per cent to reach 15,100 tonnes, while exports grew by 21.1 per cent, amounting to 6,700 tonnes. The monetary […]

04.07.2026 07:00

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UK manufacturing growth slows as stockpiling boost fades

British manufacturing activity cooled in June despite a boost to output from stockpiling ahead of price hikes and supply ​chain problems stemming from the Middle East conflict, a ‌closely watched industry survey showed this week. The final version of S&P Global’s UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index for June fell to 52.5, below a preliminary ​estimate […]

04.07.2026 06:40

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Anthropic unveils ‘Claude Science’ for scientific research

Anthropic recently launched Claude Science, an AI ​research workbench, designed to help scientists streamline research, ‌analyze data and manage complex computing workflows. The workbench offers scientists a user interface specifically designed for conducting research. The launch is part ​of Anthropic’s life sciences and healthcare initiative, which ​the IPO-bound company has been developing since October 2025. […]

04.07.2026 06:00

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Animal rescue shelter appeals for volunteers

Animal Rescue Cyprus (ARC) is appealing to the public for support amid an ongoing shortage of volunteers and an ongoing legal dispute over the land housing the shelter in Paphos. As a non-governmental organisation, combining a registered charity, an associated veterinary clinic and international affiliations with EUROPETNET and IPATA, the ARC (former Paphiakos & CCP […]

04.07.2026 04:25

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Our View: Inflation cannot be tackled with changes to tax policy

Cyprus has a higher inflation rate than the euro area average. According to the latest figures, released by Eurostat, the inflation rate in Cyprus in June hit 4 per cent, up from 3.5 per cent the previous month, moving in the opposite direction, compared to the euro area, where it had fallen from 3.2 per […]

04.07.2026 04:20

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