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Greek ruling party calls for protests after firebomb kills candidate’s mother

Greece’s governing New Democracy party called on Thursday for its supporters to take to the streets in protest after the 72-year-old mother of one of its parliamentary candidates died of severe burns from a firebomb attack. Attackers placed flaming gas canisters at three homes of local figures from the governing party in the northern city […]

02.07.2026 14:34

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Lidl Cyprus introduces Lidl Pay

The company’s new strategic investment introduces an advanced, integrated digital wallet, redefining speed and security in consumers’ everyday transactions. Leading the way in modern retail transformation, Lidl Cyprus announces the official launch of the new, innovative Lidl Pay service in the Cypriot market. The strategic addition to the Lidl Plus ecosystem redefines the shopping experience […]

02.07.2026 14:31

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Why Adam Milstein calls out antisemitism in both parties

In February 2026, Adam Milstein published an op-ed in the New York Post warning that anti-Israel factions were radicalizing the Democratic Party. Weeks later he was back in The Jerusalem Post aiming at a different target: the isolationist voices, many of them on the political right, recycling the arguments of the 1930s to oppose confronting […]

02.07.2026 14:31

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Mike Winston, investor, on compute as civilizational infrastructure

In May 2025, the United States agreed to let the United Arab Emirates import 500,000 of Nvidia’s most advanced AI chips a year and to back a 5-gigawatt computing campus in Abu Dhabi. The terms looked closer to an instrument of statecraft than a commercial transaction, which is roughly how Mike Winston has come to […]

02.07.2026 14:30

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Cyprus rental prices continue to rise

Rental costs in Cyprus continued to increase in the opening months of 2026, while house prices also maintained their upward trajectory, according to data released by Eurostat on Thursday. The latest figures showed that the harmonised index of consumer prices for actual rental payments in Cyprus rose to 103.95 points in May 2026, up from […]

02.07.2026 14:12

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Summer Music Festival at Aphrodite Hills Resort begins this week

Live outdoor music performances at the charming and summery Village Square of the Aphrodite Hills Resort make their comeback. Throughout the summer, local and international guest artists will perform at the Summer Music Festival, blending music entertainment with dining, refreshing cocktails and sunset views. Running from Friday, July 3 to September 2, the festival will […]

02.07.2026 13:59

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Epic One is your summer love, too!

Epic One was created to meet every communication and entertainment need in a single, all-in-one plan: Fiber internet 5Gbps for your home with a Wi-Fi booster for strong signal in every corner of the house, 5G unlimited mobile for incredible speeds and nationwide coverage, and wide range of TV content, all for just €39,99 a […]

02.07.2026 13:44

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Cyprus sees 1.7 million nights booked in short-term rentals in single quarter

Cyprus recorded 1,711,525 guest nights in short-term rental accommodation booked through online platforms during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to data released by Eurostat on Thursday, as demand for platform-based accommodation continued to grow across Europe. The figures cover accommodation booked through major online platforms including Airbnb, Booking and Expedia, with Cyprus treated as […]

02.07.2026 13:40

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Cyprus records one of EU’s lowest unemployment rates

Cyprus’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.1 per cent in May 2026, according to figures released by Eurostat on Thursday, marking a further improvement from the previous month and a sharp decline compared with a year earlier. The latest data showed that Cyprus’ unemployment rate eased from 3.2 per cent in April 2026 and […]

02.07.2026 13:30

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Authorities seeking to ease pressure on Limassol septic tank operators

The water development department and the environment department said on Thursday they are considering additional measures to help septic tank operators in Limassol as upgrading works at the Vati wastewater treatment plant continue. The announcement came as septic tank operators protested outside the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, demanding government action over the ongoing disruption. The […]

02.07.2026 13:16

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Cyprus house prices rise at slower pace in first quarter of 2026

Cyprus’ house prices rose at a slower annual pace in the first quarter of 2026, although they increased compared with the previous quarter, preliminary figures from the state statistical service (Cystat) showed on Thursday. The House Price Index stood at 102.95 points in the first three months of 2026, up 1.6 per cent from the […]

02.07.2026 13:06

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Maserati renews its iconic lineup with more power, technology and Italian elegance

Maserati is celebrating the centenary of its iconic Trident logo in style, unveiling the new GranTurismo, GranCabrio and Grecale. The three models represent a major evolution for the Modena-based manufacturer, reinforcing its position in the luxury segment while remaining faithful to the timeless values of Italian Gran Turismo. The refreshed lineup combines elegant design, advanced […]

02.07.2026 13:00

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Maritime expert warns of interconnected chain of global shipping crises

Commercial shipping is no longer dealing with isolated danger zones, but with a chain of crises that are increasingly feeding into one another, Nikolas-Alketas Drosos, Maritime Commercial Manager & Country Representative for Greece and Cyprus at EOS Risk Group, has warned. Drosos said the old model of maritime risk, built around clearly defined danger zones […]

02.07.2026 12:59

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Dangerous buildings bill an ‘immediate priority’ says minister

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou told MPs on Thursday that they should begin immediately discussing three priority bills on dangerous buildings, jointly owned buildings and restructuring civil protection. Ioannou, who had been invited to the House interior committee, stressed that it was imperative to improve the legal framework regarding removing buildings from the list of dangerous […]

02.07.2026 12:56

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Fuel and food push Cyprus inflation higher

Cyprus’ inflation rate rose to 3.1 per cent in June 2026, according to figures released by the statistical service (Cystat), as petroleum products and agricultural goods continued to record the sharpest annual increases.  The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.26 points in June, reaching 103.00 units, compared with 102.74 units in May. The rise means that prices were 3.06 per cent […]

02.07.2026 12:56

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Firefighters battle blazes in southern France after European heatwave

Firefighters were battling several wildfires fanned by strong winds in southern France on Thursday, as the country grappled with parched conditionsfollowing Europe’s recent heatwave. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said three blazes, two of which broke out on the western edge of the Mediterranean port city of Marseille, had scorched a combined area of 1,210 hectares […]

02.07.2026 12:30

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Bank of Cyprus earns double EMEA Finance award for bond issue

The Bank of Cyprus on Thursday announced that it received two major honours at the EMEA Finance Achievement Awards 2025 for its €300 million Tier 2 bond issuance, further strengthening its standing in international capital markets following the successful transaction completed in September 2025. The latest recognition marks the third consecutive year that the Bank […]

02.07.2026 12:26

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Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of funeral processions for Khamenei

An Iranian military commander warned the United States and Israel on Thursday against any attack on Iran as it prepares for the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in airstrikes on the first day of the war. “We warn the enemies of Iran, especially the U.S. and the Zionist regime […]

02.07.2026 12:08

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Become a Paleontologist from July 1 through August 2 at Nicosia Mall

Come to Nicosia Mall and see impressive figures and structures up close through August 2, along with an interactive workshop and store for kids and adults. At the main outdoor entrance, you’ll be greeted by an impressive 6-meter-tall brachiosaurus, while on the ground floor and upper level of the Nicosia Mall, you’ll discover 3 themed […]

02.07.2026 11:24

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Govt names Mafia State criminal investigators

The government on Thursday named the team of five criminal investigators it is to appoint to examine the findings reached by the anti-corruption authority during its own probe into the book, Mafia State, which concluded, among other things, that former president Nicos Anastasiades may be criminally liable for abuse of power. Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis named the […]

02.07.2026 11:20

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First test flight carried out at presidential palace helipad

The first test flight at the new helipad at the presidential palace was conducted on Thursday morning, with the new helipad located in what was the car park near the old press conference room. A police helicopter landed at and took off from the helipad, conducting a five-minute test flight in the area.

02.07.2026 11:09

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Portugal carry Jota’s memory into World Cup clash on anniversary of his death

When Portugal walk on to the pitch to face Croatia in the World Cup round of 32 on Thursday in Toronto, the date will still be July 2 in Canada. Back home, however, it will already be July 3, a day that carries a weight beyond football. Exactly a year will have passed since the […]

02.07.2026 11:01

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Three fires in three days in Mathiatis-Sia area

A combine harvester parked in a field in Sia, in the Nicosia district, caught fire ten minutes after midnight on Thursday. The fire in Sia’s ‘Petrokolymbia’ area was brought under control half an hour later, with firefighters preventing it spreading to nearby vegetation. This is the third fire in the area in three days. On […]

02.07.2026 10:59

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Spain try to live up to expectations against undeterred Austria

Spain will try to win their first knockout match at a World Cup since capturing the 2010 title when they face an Austrian side that should be unmoved by high-quality European opposition. Spain entered the tournament as one of the oddsmakers’ favorites after winning the 2024 European Championships. They carry a record 34-match unbeaten run […]

02.07.2026 10:57

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