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Israeli outlets praise Cyprus as holiday destination

Cyprus’ tourism sector is receiving growing attention in the Israeli media, with a number of leading news outlets reporting a partial recovery in visitor numbers following disruption caused by the conflict between Israel and Iran. Recent coverage has linked the earlier slowdown in tourism to the regional conflict while portraying Cyprus as a nearby, affordable, […]

03.07.2026 06:30

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Only a quarter of Cyprus hotels hold a full licence

Serious weaknesses in Cyprus’ system for licensing and supervising tourist accommodation are undermining efforts to upgrade the country’s tourism product, according to a new special report by the Audit Office, which found that only 23 per cent of hotels and tourist accommodation hold a full operating licence. The report, prepared under Auditor General Andreas Papaconstantinou, […]

03.07.2026 06:00

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Portugal survive late drama to beat Croatia and reach World Cup last 16

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first World Cup knockout-stage goal of his career, Goncalo Ramos netted a stoppage-time header and Portugal got a last-second break on an offside call to beat Croatia 2-1 on Thursday and set up a last-16 clash with Spain. Croatia looked to have equalised at the end, leaving Ronaldo crestfallen on the […]

03.07.2026 04:44

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Yiorkadjis: we were given reservoirs, we should leave a water strategy

The issue is not whether it will rain next winter, but if Cyprus is ready to adopt a modern, effective and unified management system that will guarantee water adequacy for the coming decades and generations, president of the Nicosia district government organisation (EOA) Constantinos Yiorkadjis said on Thursday. Yiorkadjis believes the infrastructure and know-how are […]

03.07.2026 04:24

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Our View: Diko flexes its political muscle

It is astonishing that President Nikos Christodoulides postponed a cabinet meeting on Wednesday to make time to see the backer of his government and Diko chief Nicholas Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos had written to him on Tuesday night demanding a meeting, at the president’s “earliest convenience,” in order the discuss the possibility of a cabinet reshuffle as […]

03.07.2026 04:20

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Improving Spain outclass Austria 3-0 to ease into World Cup last 16

Spain put their World Cup rivals on notice with a dominant 3-0 win over Austria on Thursday thanks to a Mikel Oyarzabal double and another commanding defensive display to reach the last 16. Spain, who arrived at the tournament among the favourites and have yet to concede a goal, made a slow start with a draw […]

03.07.2026 00:40

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Ex-US Olympian indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

A former U.S. Olympic canoeist has been indicted on a destruction of property charge for allegedly vandalizing the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, court records showed on Thursday. The indictment accuses David Hearn of “maliciously” breaking or destroying lining material on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19. Lawyers for […]

02.07.2026 23:12

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Somalia peacekeeping mission at risk as US blocks UN support, sources say

The United States has said it will prevent the United Nations from supporting an African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia starting next year, two documents showed, in a move that officials said is likely to end its operations. The nearly 12,000-strong AU mission props up the fragile government in Mogadishu, helping it push back al Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab militants, whose […]

02.07.2026 23:04

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Amazon to start initial Leo internet service this year as network nears 400 satellites

Amazon AMZN.O expects to roll out initial internet service with its Leo broadband satellite network later this year after the company’s latest launch put the orbiting constellation’s satellite count over 390, a company executive said on Thursday. Amazon’s latest batch of 29 satellites lifted off from Florida early on Thursday aboard an Atlas V rocket from United […]

02.07.2026 22:54

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Anisimova and Fritz through as Americans sparkle at Wimbledon

Amanda Anisimova survived an almighty scare against compatriot Sofia Kenin on Thursday to join a wave of American women marching into the third round of Wimbledon, while Taylor Fritz ensured the Stars and Stripes kept fluttering in the men’s draw. Twelve months after her 6-0 6-0 humbling by Iga Swiatek in the title clash, Anisimova […]

02.07.2026 22:41

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President hails inclusion at autism memoir launch

Inclusion is the state’s minimum obligation in protecting human rights and human dignity, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday at the launch of My Name is Aria, a memoir by 20-year-old Aria Papanicolaou chronicling her journey with autism. Christodoulides said governments are judged by their performance in education, healthcare and social policy, adding that his […]

02.07.2026 21:24

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“Not Trump, not Kushner, not Witkoff… only us!”

A protest outside the presidential palace in Nicosia, sparked by news that the Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ was holding a meeting in Cyprus. Full story here.

02.07.2026 21:19

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Veteran newsman Giorgos Tsalakos passes away

Condolences poured in on Thursday at the passing of Giorgos Tsalakos, a veteran journalist and newscaster, one of the most familiar faces on television for decades. “I express my sincere condolences to his family and friends,” President Nikos Christodoulides said in a written statement. “With his whole life’s attitude, he earned the respect of his […]

02.07.2026 20:48

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Limassol municipality adds new high-pressure cleaning vehicles

The Limassol municipality has expanded its cleaning fleet with the addition of two new vehicles equipped with autonomous high-pressure washing systems capable of using hot and cold water as well as steam. In a statement on Thursday, the municipality said the vehicles, which were delivered on Wednesday, will be used for both routine street-cleaning operations […]

02.07.2026 20:22

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Hotels get April wage subsidies

The cabinet on Thursday gave the nod to the disbursement of moneys for a salary subsidy scheme targeted at hotel workers, provided that participating hotels have filed all the necessary paperwork. In a statement, the government said the subsidies would be paid immediately to eligible businesses once they have submitted the necessary documentation. The scheme […]

02.07.2026 19:43

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Stylianos ‘took a knife to school’ teacher tells court

A nursery school teacher told the Nicosia district court on Thursday that 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou displayed violent and self-destructive behaviour before the age of five and that she believed it reflected violence in his home environment. Stylianos, who died by suicide in September 2019, attended the teacher’s class during the 2009-10 school year. The witness […]

02.07.2026 19:33

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Music and parades at Wind Festival

Two days of music, outdoor fun and culture are coming to Limassol this weekend as the 6th Wind Orchestra Festival takes place. Limassol Municipality and the Theotokos Foundation Amerikos Argyriou present the event on July 4 and 5, with performances filling the seaside and historical centre. Music will first sound on Saturday, July 4, at […]

02.07.2026 19:07

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Airline introduces AI platform for holiday planning

Wizz Air on Thursday announced the launch of a new package holiday booking platform named Wizz Holidays, aimed at simplifying vacation planning for travellers across Europe and beyond. The platform employs advanced artificial intelligence to allow customers to bundle flights, accommodation, and ground transfers into single bookings. This service, which promotes the slogan “Unpackage Yourself”, […]

02.07.2026 19:02

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Raouna: Cyprus takes joy at handing Council of EU presidency to Ireland

European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna on Thursday spoke of the “particular joy” Cyprus takes in being succeeded by Ireland as the holder of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency, as she addressed an event held at Nicosia’s EU House to launch Ireland’s six-month term. “Cyprus and Ireland stand at opposite ends of […]

02.07.2026 18:35

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Vafeades promises all school buses will be inspected before September

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades promised that every single school bus in the country will undergo a safety inspection before the beginning of the next school year in September, as he addressed the House transport committee. He said that the road transport department “began a series of inspections last August” and “identified problems in the bus […]

02.07.2026 18:19

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Woman loses €127,000 in online scam

An 84-year-old woman lost more than €127,000 after falling victim to an online fraud scheme, police said on Wednesday. According to police, the woman received a call from an unknown individual using a European telephone number who claimed to be an employee of an online financial trading platform. Under false pretences, the caller persuaded her […]

02.07.2026 18:10

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Eliminated but not alone: Mexico City cafe becomes haven for World Cup heartbreak

Amid the sea of green that washed over Mexico City after the country’s World Cup victory over Ecuador on Tuesday, one shop defiantly hoisted the Ecuadorian flag and welcomed all the downtrodden fans of Mexico’s opponents to a place of refuge. Welcome to the Losers Cafe, a coffee shop in the cosmopolitan neighbourhood of Condesa […]

02.07.2026 17:50

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Princess Kate watches British hopefuls Fery and Swan on Wimbledon visit

Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, mingled with the crowds at Wimbledon on Thursday and lent her support to the British hopefuls playing in the warm London sunshine. Dressed in a blue trouser suit, the 44-year-old wife of heir to the throne Prince William watched Arthur Fery, one of the last Britons remaining in the draw, […]

02.07.2026 17:43

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Germany charges Nord Stream suspect with attacking pipeline on behalf of Ukraine

German federal prosecutors have charged a former Ukrainian army officer with being the co-perpetrator of a war crime over the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline blasts, accusing him of acting on behalf of Ukrainian state entities. Prosecutors said on Thursday they had filed charges against Serhii K. – identified under German privacy rules only by […]

02.07.2026 17:40

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