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Supreme Court increases quarry worker compensation to €95,000

The Supreme Court increased the compensation awarded to a former quarry worker to €95,000 on Friday after ruling that his employer bore full responsibility for a workplace accident. The court accepted the employee’s appeal and dismissed the employer’s counter appeal, overturning part of an earlier judgement that had found the worker was 30 per cent […]

03.07.2026 17:20

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Defence challenges teacher’s evidence in Stylianos trial

Cross examination of a former nursery schoolteacher continued on Friday in the Nicosia district court trial surrounding the suicide of 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou, with defence lawyers repeatedly challenging the basis of her evidence. The hearing centred on testimony from the teacher, who taught Stylianos during the 2009 to 2010 school year, as defence lawyer Constantinos […]

03.07.2026 17:14

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Top court rules France must recognise children born from surrogacy abroad

France’s top court ruled on Friday that children born through surrogacy abroad should be recognised in France as the children of their intended parents, even though the practice is banned in the country. France’s ban on surrogacy — the arrangement by which a woman carries and gives birth to a child on behalf of intended […]

03.07.2026 17:08

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Mall of Cyprus announces €6 million interim dividend

The Mall of Cyprus Plc on Friday announced that its board of directors has approved an interim dividend of €6,000,000 for the 2026 financial year. This payout will be distributed to shareholders who are listed in the register of members maintained by the company and the Central Securities Depository and Central Registry of the Cyprus […]

03.07.2026 17:07

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Rescuers scour rubble as Kyiv mourns deadliest Russian attack this year

Rescuers sifted through rubble in a search for survivors in Kyiv on Friday as the Ukrainian capital observed a day of mourning, a day after a Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 30 people in the deadliest strike on the city this year. The attack also wounded 92 people, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. […]

03.07.2026 16:53

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Police union calls for regular psychological reevaluation of officers

The renewal of service weapon certifications should be accompanied by a periodic psychological evaluation of officers, president of the police union Isotita, Nikos Loizides said on Friday. “Psychological tests do not examine the mental health of each person so much, but are mainly a personality test. This test is done for recruitment and not for […]

03.07.2026 16:31

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Kysoa welcomes new inclusive bill for people with disabilities

The first notification of the new bill increasing benefits for people with disabilities is a “particularly important development”, the confederation of organisations for the disabled (Kysoa) said on Friday. “After more than 20 arduous years of painful stagnation, disability benefits are increasing,” Kysoa said, pointing out that the last time benefits were readjusted was in […]

03.07.2026 16:26

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Neighbourhood social worker successful but more to be done

The ‘Neighbourhood Social Worker’, launched in April 2023, has proved its value and allows for optimism, however there is much more that can still be done, Deputy Welfare Minister Clea Papaellina told a conference to review the institution on Friday. The programme, she said, has moved from pilot stage to islandwide and since it was […]

03.07.2026 16:22

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Cyprus, Kazakhstan and the new geography of trust

By Bulat Latypov I did not expect another trip to Astana to bring Cyprus back into focus. But Astana has a strange and useful effect on strategic conversations, it makes geography feel less fixed than we assume. Standing here, Cyprus does not look smaller or more remote. It looks more consequential. The visit of Nikos […]

03.07.2026 16:19

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Hadassah chose Cyprus!

One of the world’s leading academic and medical institutions is establishing its permanent presence in Cyprus. A new era in healthcare, prevention, diagnostics, rehabilitation and longevity begins in Eastern Mediterranean On July 1, 2026, Hadassah Medical Center officially opens its doors in Limassol, and will be operational from July 8, bringing to Cyprus for the […]

03.07.2026 16:13

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Cyprus current account deficit widens as EU surplus grows in first quarter

Cyprus recorded a wider current account deficit in the first quarter of 2026, even as the European Union posted a stronger external balance, according to figures released by Eurostat on Friday. Eurostat said Cyprus registered a current account deficit of €1.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, compared with a deficit of €0.8 billion […]

03.07.2026 15:48

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Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies

The body of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lay in state in a vast hall in Tehran on Friday as clerics, officials, foreign dignitaries and other mourners paid their respects to Iran’s late Supreme Leader, slain by U.S. and Israeli bombs. Iran is staging a week of mass funeral processions for Khamenei, whose 37-year reign was brought […]

03.07.2026 15:37

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Ygia Group expands with new acquisition and unified brand identity

Ygia Group continues to strengthen its position as the largest private healthcare provider in Cyprus, announcing the acquisition of Limassol Ophthalmic Center, a specialised daycare clinic offering ophthalmology services. The clinic will operate under the Group as Ygia Vision. The acquisition marks the next step in the Group’s ongoing expansion, following the acquisition of Ygia […]

03.07.2026 15:32

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Robotex Cyprus 2026 draws thousands with AI, drones and space technology

Thousands of visitors attended Robotex Cyprus 2026, the country’s largest robotics festival, held at the University of Cyprus Sports Centre on June 27-28, 2026, bringing together hundreds of competitors and showcasing the latest developments in robotics, artificial intelligence, drones and STEAM education. The ninth Robotex Cyprus Educational and Sports Robotics Competition attracted 700 participants, including […]

03.07.2026 15:30

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Why this pan Asian gem is among Cyprus’ best restaurants

By Sarah Coyne It is that time of year again, with the increase in humidity a trip up into the hills seems like a necessity, especially when it comes to daytime dining. A restaurant I had wanted to try for ages, which was definitely calling my name on a hot day in Paphos is The […]

03.07.2026 15:30

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Lidl Cyprus has always stood by the side of youth through the Cyprus Red Cross’ Pancyprian Summer Camp

The completion of this year’s Cyprus Red Cross Youth Department’s Pancyprian Summer Camp confirmed for yet another year that Lidl Cyprus is firmly committed to supporting initiatives with a substantial social footprint, and which provide youth with space, opportunities and experiences with real value. This initiative is part of a long-standing, stable and evolving collaboration […]

03.07.2026 15:28

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ECM Partners expands Ygia Group with strategic acquisition

ECM Partners continues to expand Ygia Group, further strengthening Cyprus’ largest privately owned healthcare organisation through another strategic acquisition. The firm has recently completed the acquisition of Cyprus’ largest provider of ophthalmology services, which will join the Group as Ygia Vision. The latest addition represents the continued execution of ECM’s long-term investment strategy, bringing together […]

03.07.2026 15:18

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US navy ship docks in Limassol as America marks 250 years

The United States naval ship USS Arleigh Burke docked in Limassol on Thursday ahead of the Fourth of July on Saturday, when America will be marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. “Grateful for Cyprus’s hospitality & partnership as we mark the 250th anniversary of American independence,” the US embassy in Cyprus wrote in […]

03.07.2026 15:15

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Apostolos Andreas monastery services to resume after two-month hiatus

Services at the Apostolos Andreas monastery in Rizokarpaso are set to resume on Sunday following a suspension of more than two months, according to an announcement from the Office of the Presidential Commissioner. According to an announcement issued on Friday by presidential commissioner Marinos Hartsiotis’ office, the services, which are held on the first Sunday […]

03.07.2026 15:08

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Germany coach Nagelsmann steps down after World Cup exit; DFB talking to Klopp

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann stepped down on Friday following the team’s early World Cup exit, and the German Football Association said its board was in talks with Juergen Klopp to replace him. Germany’s defeat to Paraguay on penalties marked a third consecutive disappointing World Cup campaign after first-round exits in 2018 and 2022. The four-time […]

03.07.2026 15:03

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Freedom24 recognised for AI and investment platform

Freedom24 has won two honours at the 2026 FinTech Awards, receiving recognition for its pan-European retail investment platform and its artificial intelligence-powered compliance technology, the company announced this week. The European subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp. received the Best Pan-European Retail Investment Platform 2026 award for its proprietary Tradernet platform and its presence across the […]

03.07.2026 14:58

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Cyprus signs revised tax treaty with Sweden

Cyprus and Sweden on Friday signed a protocol updating their bilateral double taxation agreement, bringing the treaty into line with OECD international tax standards and strengthening cooperation on tax transparency and the exchange of information. The protocol was signed on behalf of the Republic of Cyprus by Finance Minister Makis Keravnos, while Swedish Ambassador Martin […]

03.07.2026 14:53

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Contract NCO positions increased to 400 as National Guard staffing needs grow

The number of contract soldiers eligible for promotion to contract non-commissioned officer (NCO) positions will increase from the originally announced 250 to 400, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas announced on Friday. Citing growing personnel needs within the National Guard and defence programmes linked to the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (Safe) mechanism, he made the […]

03.07.2026 14:50

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Music in the forest: 12 unique performances

Picture this – it is sunset, light passes through the tall trees of the Kato Amiantos Forest, a soft breeze is in the air and music is about to sound. At the Summer Music Festival 2026 in the Troodos mountains, that is what will happen across 12 evenings. Pianist Manolis Neophytou prepares a rich programme […]

03.07.2026 14:18

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