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Clean Shipping Alliance and Marine Fuels Alliance sign emissions MoU

The Clean Shipping Alliance (CSA) and the Marine Fuels Alliance (MFA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at helping the shipping and bunker industries meet emissions rules and move towards alternative fuels and emissions reduction technologies. The partnership brings together the CSA’s expertise in exhaust gas cleaning systems and marine environmental technology with the […]

26.08.2026 12:22

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‘Sandy’ tells all, demands independent review of text messages

The woman known by her alias as ‘Sandy’ broke her silence on Wednesday, publishing a written statement rejecting claims that she was blackmailed or manipulated. In her testimony to Cyprus Times, she acknowledged adopting the ‘Sandy’ moniker but disputed responsibility for the narrative that followed. “My involvement in the case began through my own choices, […]

26.08.2026 12:19

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Cypriot economist recognised in global ranking

Cypriot competition economist Panayiotis Agisilaou has been named a Thought Leader by the Lexology Index for the seventh consecutive year, retaining his place as the only economist from Cyprus in the top category. Trojan Economics founder and managing director Panayiotis Agisilaou received the recognition in the Competition – Economists category of the international guide, published […]

26.08.2026 12:13

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Anastasiades calls for Disy unity, rules out political comeback

Former president Nicos Anastasiades, spoke out on Wednesday regarding the internal battle over who will carry Disy’s banner into the presidential race, but stressed he had no intention of intervening directly. Speaking on CyBC, he said it pained him to watch Disy become consumed by ‘personal ambition’. “It hurts me to see the party going […]

26.08.2026 12:10

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Cyprus’ AI strategy is sound – execution is what matters

Dr Panayiotis C. Andreou and Dr Costas Tziouvas, Cyprus University of Technology The publication of the Cyprus National AI Strategy 2032 is, in our view, an important step forward for Cyprus. Moving beyond individual applications of artificial intelligence toward a coordinated national framework matters if Cyprus is to approach one of the most significant technological transformations of our […]

26.08.2026 12:09

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Chinese robot Tiangong clocks sub-9 second 100 metres in Beijing

China’s Tiangong Ultra humanoid robot ran 100 metres in 8.86 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Tuesday, lowering the 9.39-second mark it set at the event’s opening. The time was more than seven-tenths of a second faster than the 9.58-second men’s human world record set by Jamaican sprinting great Usain Bolt […]

26.08.2026 12:05

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Serena and Alcaraz exit US Open mixed doubles

Serena Williams’ return to Arthur Ashe Stadium came to an abrupt end on Tuesday as she and Carlos Alcaraz fell 5-4(4) 4-1 to Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic in the U.S. Open mixed doubles quarter-finals, their magic fading after an inspired early performance. The 23-times major winner had not competed at the crown jewel of […]

26.08.2026 12:01

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Celtic’s Champions League hopes ended by astonishing comeback

Celtic blew a four-goal aggregate lead and lost 5-4 to Austrian side LASK on Tuesday as their Champions League hopes were dashed for another season in one of the worst European nights in the club’s history. The Scottish champions went into the playoff in Linz 3-0 up from the first leg and looked on their […]

26.08.2026 11:57

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Bill Gates, alarmed by AI, has policy ideas he wants to discuss with China’s Xi

Bill Gates is looking to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, eager to propose global efforts to mitigate the growing risks posed by artificial intelligence. The Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist told Reuters in an interview that he believes China might agree to restricting potentially dangerous AI model releases if the U.S. […]

26.08.2026 11:52

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Eight prison guards face criminal inquiry over sick leave fraud

Eight prison officers and two doctors are under criminal investigation following findings that sick leave certificates had been issued without corresponding records in Gesy. The case centres on suspected collusion between medical staff and prison personnel aimed at defrauding the state through falsified medical leave. Investigators are examining a multitude of sick leave certificates issued […]

26.08.2026 11:46

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Harry and Meghan’s media storm shows the power and peril of their brand

If Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were hoping the press would give them an easier time on their return to Britain, the frenzied reporting around her potential new acting role may indicate how they, and their brand, will fare. With most royal commentators flummoxed by the couple’s imminent return to Britain six years after […]

26.08.2026 11:46

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US-Iran war sinks into energy trench warfare six months on

The war, which has killed thousands and inflicted extensive damage across the Middle East, has undergone a profound transformation. It began on February 28 as a joint U.S.-Israeli effort to cripple Iran militarily, aiming to eliminate Tehran’s nuclear program, weaken its proxy network and potentially topple the government. But it has evolved into a narrower […]

26.08.2026 11:41

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Erhurman on Barcelona camp: Trying to stop children’s football is a defeat for humanity

Attempting to force the cancellation of a children’s football camp “is clearly a defeat for all people and for humanity as a whole”, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Wednesday, with efforts in Greek Cypriot sporting and political circles ramping up in the aim of cancelling a children’s football camp licenced by Spanish footballing […]

26.08.2026 11:31

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Cyberness returns to Limassol with two-day ‘Oasis Market’ event this September

Cyberness is returning in full swing after its summer break, inviting the public to a two-day event brimming with creativity, music, flavours and experiences. Cyberness: Oasis Market will take place over September 5-6, 2026 at the Kolla venue in Limassol, each day from 4-11pm, offering a unique experience combining shopping, music, gastronomy, creative activities and […]

26.08.2026 11:17

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Data protection commissioner uncovers cameras hidden in restaurant toilets

Cameras have been discovered in the toilets of restaurants and a multitude of other premises, data protection commissioner Maria Christofidou revealed on Wednesday. Speaking on Politis radio, she denounced the installation of cameras in toilets as “strictly prohibited”. “The campaign of on-site inspections in catering and entertainment venues will begin next month, as we have […]

26.08.2026 11:10

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Demetra clarifies Logicom board appointment of company official

Cypriot investment firm Demetra Holdings has clarified that the appointment of company official Ioannis Eirinarchos to the board of technology company Logicom was made in his personal capacity and does not represent Demetra Holdings. In an announcement to investors, Demetra said Eirinarchos, who is a company official, had been appointed as a non-independent, non-executive director […]

26.08.2026 11:02

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Five Cypriot climbers to ascend Mount Olympus for children with cancer

Five mountaineers from Cyprus will set off to climb Greece’s Mount Olympus, as a message of solidarity for children battling cancer and leukaemia. The group will attempt the demanding route to Mytikas, the highest peak of the mountain, between next Wednesday and Sunday. The initiative follows the ‘Hope and Love’ marathon held two years ago, […]

26.08.2026 10:50

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Woman ‘stabbed husband 30 times’, court hears

A 49-year-old woman who stands accused of having killed her husband in their home in the Nicosia district village of Yerolakkos appeared in court in northern Nicosia on Wednesday, with it being stated that the man had suffered a total of 30 stab wounds. A Turkish Cypriot police representative speaking in court said that the […]

26.08.2026 10:43

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EAC to build electricity storage in Dhekelia, Moni

The electricity authority plans to build new electricity storage capacity both at the Dhekelia power station and at the Moni power station, with the aim of limiting the extent to which energy generated by renewable sources is lost during peak production hours, EAC spokeswoman Christina Papadopoulou said on Wednesday. She told the Cyprus Mail that […]

26.08.2026 10:30

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Cinema in concert: an audiovisual experience

Orchestra Lumiere, a chamber music ensemble, presents a unique musical experience highlighting the power of film music through its encounter with moving images. In a series of concerts this September and October, under the artistic direction of composer Kyriakos Kosta and pianist Marianna Georgiou, the worlds of music and cinema join forces. Familiar and beloved […]

26.08.2026 10:07

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Cyprus’ digital future needs young voices, says Damianou

Young people must be included in decisions on technology that will shape their jobs, education and safety online, Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou said during an open discussion in Larnaca. Damianou met students at UCLan Cyprus as part of the 20th National Session of the European Youth Parliament Cyprus (EYP […]

26.08.2026 10:02

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Fire causes ‘extensive damage’ to Chlorakas restaurant

A fire which broke out in the early hours of Wednesday morning caused “extensive damage” to a restaurant in the Paphos district village of Chlorakas, the fire brigade said. The fire brigade said it was alerted to the fire at 3.03am, with firefighters arriving on the scene shortly thereafter and bringing the blaze under control […]

26.08.2026 09:41

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Man arrested in two-kilogram cannabis bust

A 20-year-old man was arrested after police officers found around two kilograms of cannabis which was to be delivered to him by a courier service in Nicosia, the police said on Wednesday. Officers had travelled to a courier company in the capital, which had taken delivery of the package after it had been sent to […]

26.08.2026 09:27

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Police arrest six in overnight operations

A total of six people were arrested as part of the police’s overnight operations, the force said on Wednesday. Officers pulled over and checked 456 drivers and 130 passengers, while also carrying out inspections of 53 buildings. The six arrests included a case in which a man was caught driving at 107 kilometres per hour […]

26.08.2026 09:16

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