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Shein eyes company valuation of around $25 billion in Hong Kong IPO, sources say

Online fast-fashion retailer ‌Shein is eyeing a company valuation in its planned Hong Kong IPO of just a quarter of the nearly $100 billion number seen in a share sale four years ago, sources said, as its growth prospects weaken. Two people familiar with the situation said Shein’s value was ​likely to be around $25 […]

17.08.2026 16:30

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Paphos mayor slams ‘demolition’ of local hillside

Paphos Mayor Angelos Onisiforou on Monday called for immediate action over work being carried out between Anavargos and Armos, claiming the hillside was being “demolished” without the required planning permission. Onisiforou said the work was continuing during the holiday period and accused the owner of taking advantage of the holidays to continue undisturbed. “He even […]

17.08.2026 16:26

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Police urge caution as torrential rain hits Nicosia-Limassol highway

Torrential rain is causing limited visibility on the Nicosia-Limassol highway, particularly around Kornos and Kofinou, police said on Monday afternoon. Drivers were urged to exercise particular caution, reduce their speed and keep a safe distance from vehicles ahead. Police also advised motorists to use their headlights while driving through the affected areas. The rain is […]

17.08.2026 16:21

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The future of preventive health: how technology and lifestyle are merging for longevity

Preventive health used to mean an annual checkup and hoping for the best. That is changing fast. Over the next decade, staying well will depend on combining daily data from wearables, evidence based lifestyle habits, and a growing set of at home wellness tools that help people notice small changes before they turn into bigger […]

17.08.2026 16:15

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Car catches fire in Aglandjia

A fire broke out in a car owned by a 36-year-old woman in the Aglandjia are of Nicosia on Monday. According to police, the fire occurred at around 12.30pm Members of the police and fire service arrived at the scene and extinguished the fire. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.

17.08.2026 16:11

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Police seek legal guidance over Drousiotis crowdfunding appeal

Police have sought the opinion of the legal service on whether journalist Makarios Drousiotis can collect money raised through his crowdfunding appeal to cover his legal costs. The request was made after the fundraising authority referred the matter to police. Drousiotis launched the crowdfunding campaign to raise money for his legal defence and said on […]

17.08.2026 15:30

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How to upscale and colorize old photos with AI

You probably have a box of old photos tucked away in a closet or an attic. These pictures hold memories of grandparents, old homes, and childhood moments that you cannot replace. Over time, physical prints fade, get scratched, or lose their original luster. AI tools now let you bring these memories back to life with […]

17.08.2026 15:11

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August rainfall reaches 41 per cent of average

Rainfall in the free areas of Cyprus has reached 41 per cent of the average amount for August, the meteorology department reported on Monday. The average rainfall recorded from August 1 to 9am on Monday was 1.2mm, compared with the monthly normal of 2.9mm. The highest totals were recorded in Saittas, with 13.9mm, equal to […]

17.08.2026 14:53

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Pilots report ‘unexplained lights’ over Cyprus as EU monitors UFO reports

Pilots have reported unexplained aerial phenomena (UAPs) over Cyprus, including a sighting involving six crew members on a flight south of the island. As reported by Euronews, the Cyprus incident was described by Dutch airline pilot Rob Ackermans, who said he and five other crew members observed unusual lights for more than two hours during […]

17.08.2026 14:42

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EU plans most far-reaching sanctions against Russia in coming months, Kallas says

The European Union intends to significantly expand sanctions against Russia in the coming months over its war in Ukraine, the bloc’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, told a German newspaper. “EU sanctions have already cost Russia dearly, depriving Russia’s war machine of over €1 trillion ($1.16 trillion) and for autumn I am putting forward the […]

17.08.2026 14:33

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Court orders extradition of Russian national in €160m fraud case

The appeals court on Monday ordered the extradition of a Russian national to Russia to face trial over alleged fraud involving a state funded space programme worth more than €160 million. The ruling overturns an earlier decision by Paphos district court that had rejected the extradition request. The court also ordered his detention until he […]

17.08.2026 14:28

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Nicosia seeks ‘substantive discussion’ at leaders’ meeting

The Greek Cypriot side is seeking a “substantive discussion” when President Nikos Christodoulides meets Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman next week, competent sources said on Monday. The two leaders are due to meet on August 26. Sources told the Cyprus News Agency that the aim was to hold a substantive discussion on the issues addressed […]

17.08.2026 14:23

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Teen arrested for shouting at police in Ayia Napa

A 19-year-old woman was arrested in Ayia Napa on Sunday evening after she reportedly shouted at and insulted officers carrying out traffic duties, police said on Monday. The incident happened at about 10.50pm when the woman approached officers and began shouting and insulting them. Officers attempted to arrest her for the alleged offences, but police […]

17.08.2026 14:12

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AI market correction is coming, ECB blog predicts

A market correction to tech stock exuberance in the US is likely and could have far-reaching consequences due to limits in fiscal and ​monetary policy buffers to blunt the potential economic hit, a European Central ‌Bank blog post said on Monday. Investors have been piling into technology stocks on bets that AI will fundamentally alter […]

17.08.2026 14:10

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Tupac shooting trial begins with opening statements

A former street gang leader accused of masterminding the 1996 drive-by shooting death of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas faces opening statements on Monday in a murder trial tied to a long-unsolved crime that became a seminal moment in rap history. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, is charged in Clark County, Nevada, with […]

17.08.2026 14:05

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Trump envoy discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu after rare Hamas meeting

Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday, a day after holding a rare meetingwith Hamas’ leader in Cairo in a bid to push forward the U.S. president’s Gaza plan. Netanyahu, whose ruling coalition is trailing in Israeli opinion polls ahead of an October national […]

17.08.2026 13:59

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Pinpea – a safe Pinterest downloader for videos, GIFs and images

Pinterest is full of things you may want to keep. It could be a recipe, a craft tutorial, a room idea, or a travel video. Saving it to a board is easy, but that does not help much when you want to watch it offline or keep the actual file on your device. You might […]

17.08.2026 13:54

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Energy Ministry opens €1.7m fund for exporters targeting global markets

Cypriot producers looking beyond the island’s small domestic market can now apply for a share of a €1.7 million state fund to showcase their products at some of the world’s largest trade exhibitions in 2027. Applications opened on Monday under a de minimis sponsorship scheme run by the Ministry of Energy and will be accepted […]

17.08.2026 13:31

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Jet ski crash probe turns to licensing and rental rules after two seriously injured

Investigations into Saturday’s jet ski collision in the Famagusta district are examining the circumstances under which a 17-year-old was operating the vessel when it collided with a towable inflatable carrying five people, leaving a man critically injured and his seven-year-old daughter seriously hurt. Kyriakos Aliouris, an official at the deputy ministry of shipping, told the […]

17.08.2026 13:24

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Newborn kitten rescued during heavy rain in Dhali

A newborn kitten was rescued by a Nicosia district emergency response team during heavy rainfall in Dhali on Sunday, authorities said on Monday. Three teams were deployed to the Idalion area to clear blocked gutters and deal with problems in the storm drain system. During works, one of the teams found a kitten in the […]

17.08.2026 13:17

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Cyprus bankruptcy filings fall 41.7 per cent

Cyprus recorded the EU’s second-steepest fall in business bankruptcy declarations in the second quarter of 2026, although Eurostat warned that the percentage was amplified by the island’s small number of cases. Filings fell by 41.7 per cent from the first quarter, behind only Malta, where they dropped by 50 per cent, according to Eurostat figures […]

17.08.2026 13:05

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Police investigate suspected arson after repeated fires in Paphos

Police have launched an investigation into the causes of two fires that broke out in Lysos on Saturday, following concerns from the forestry department that the incidents may have been deliberately started. The investigation comes after the department’s director Savvas Ezekiel said on Sunday that repeated fires in Paphos were raising concerns about possible arson. […]

17.08.2026 13:01

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Eurobank: Leading bank for individuals and business clients

The distinctions recently awarded to Eurobank by the international organisation Euromoney as the country’s leading bank for individuals and business clients confirm its leading role in the domestic banking system, as well as the Group’s dynamic development in Cyprus. Eurobank was recognised as Best Bank in Cyprus in 2026 and Best Bank for Large Enterprises […]

17.08.2026 12:28

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Five patients receive transplants from one Cypriot donor

Five people received organ transplants following the donation from a young Cypriot woman who died in a traffic accident, as Cyprus worked with transplant teams in Greece and Israel. Dr Andreas Soloukides, assistant director of nephrology and head of the transplant clinic at Nicosia general hospital, said the donor’s heart, lungs, liver and kidneys were […]

17.08.2026 12:10

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