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Rain aids fight against Belgium’s biggest wildfire on record

Rain over eastern Belgium on Monday morning aided firefighters battling to contain the country’s biggest wildfire on record, which had threatened to reach the German border. Wildfires have ripped through Europe this summer after successive severe heatwaves, fuelled by climate change, have intensified ​drought and left vegetation tinder-dry. Fires have now burned 576,000 hectares (2,225 […]

17.08.2026 12:09

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Nicosia’s Venetian wall restoration works under way

Two restoration projects are under way on Nicosia’s medieval walls, with work on the Podocataro Bastion expected to be completed by November, the Department of Antiquities told the Cyprus Mail on Monday. The department is carrying out conservation work on the curtain wall between the Caraffa and Podocataro Bastions, while a separate project is focused […]

17.08.2026 12:03

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George Bogden and Nathan Kiker examine the retreat of Western liberalism with Edward Luce

Edward Luce refuses to write the obituary of Western democracy. The Financial Times chief U.S. commentator told Clearer Than Truth co-hosts George Bogden and Nathan Kiker that even after nearly a decade of democratic decline, “it is never game over.” His appearance on the podcast turned into a tour through Brexit, the failed bet on […]

17.08.2026 11:57

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Negotiators to meet ahead of Christodoulides-Erhurman talks

Greek and Turkish Cypriot negotiators will meet this week to prepare for President Nikos Christodoulides’ exchange with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on August 26, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday. Speaking with CyBC, Letymbiotis said the meeting between the two leaders would be approached by Christodoulides with a “constructive attitude”, with the government […]

17.08.2026 11:54

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Man City accept Barcelona bid for Spain midfielder Rodri

Manchester City have accepted a £65.4 million ($88.47 million) bid from Barcelona for their World Cup-winning Spain midfielder Rodri, British media reported on Sunday. The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner has agreed a four-year deal with the Spanish champions, Sky Sports said, and will head to the Nou Camp to complete the transfer next week. Rodri […]

17.08.2026 11:45

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‘Criminal’ to close lifeguard towers at 6pm, federation chief says

Closing lifeguard towers at 6pm during the summer months is “criminal”, Cyprus Lifeguard Federation president Polys Pallikaros said on Monday, following a drowning incident in the Larnaca area. Closing lifeguard towers at 6pm during the summer months is “criminal”, Cyprus Lifeguard Federation chairamn Polys Pallikaros said on Monday, following a drowning incident in the Larnaca […]

17.08.2026 11:39

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Fire at abandoned Limassol house was ‘arson’

A fire at an abandoned house in Ayia Zoni, Limassol, on Sunday evening was reportedly started deliberately, the fire brigade said on Monday. Two fire engines responded to the incident at about 9.40pm and brought the fire under control at 9.58pm. The contents of the house were extensively damaged from the fire and heat, while […]

17.08.2026 11:18

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Search for Indonesia earthquake victims underway on Independence Day

Residents of villages in eastern Indonesia hit by a deadly earthquake that killed at least 54 people were awaiting aid on Monday as rescuers prepared to comb through collapsed buildings in search of people trapped beneath the rubble. Thousands have been evacuated following the country’s deadliest disaster since a 2022 quake killed hundreds in West […]

17.08.2026 11:18

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Michael steps back as Vasiliou takes over Revolut’s Cyprus crypto arm

Revolut has appointed former Trading.com chief executive Georgios Vasiliou to lead its Cyprus-based digital-assets business, placing an executive with more than a decade of trading and risk-management experience at the helm of its European crypto operation. Vasiliou joined Revolut Digital Assets Europe Ltd as chief executive in July 2026, according to his personal platform. He […]

17.08.2026 11:09

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Fourlas urges Serbia to stop music festival at Kyrenia Castle

Disy MEP Loukas Fourlas has called on Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to intervene and prevent a planned electronic music festival at Kyrenia Castle, saying the event would legitimise the administration in the occupied north. The Nexus electronic music festival, organised by Serbian company EXIT Festival, is scheduled to take place at Kyrenia Castle on September […]

17.08.2026 10:59

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JPB agrees full takeover of Genesis Logistics

JPB Cyprus Holding Ltd has agreed to acquire 100 per cent of Genesis Logistics, in a deal that would place the Larnaca freight-forwarding company under the ownership of the Paphos-based investment group. The proposed transaction was notified to the competition watchdog on August 12 and remains subject to regulatory clearance. Neither company disclosed the purchase […]

17.08.2026 10:46

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Cyprus flag offers shipowners more than registration

Cyprus has renewed its efforts to attract shipowners to its flag, pointing to tax stability, its European Union status and a strong international inspection record as the registry continues to expand. The Shipping Deputy Ministry said that registering under the Cyprus flag gave owners access to more than a national ship register, particularly as regulatory […]

17.08.2026 10:23

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Lifeguards save couple from drowning off Limassol coast

A couple from Nepal were rescued from drowning off Limassol on Sunday after the man got into difficulty and, in panic, grabbed hold of his wife, putting both their lives at risk. According to the Limassol lifeguard unit, the incident occurred at around 5.30pm in the Akti Olympion area. The 25-year-old man had attempted to […]

17.08.2026 10:09

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Where to catch music in Nicosia

August may be a season when inland areas such as Nicosia are more quiet (a delightful gift to many), yet that does not mean that its events calendar is not lively. Musicians keep those in the capital entertained with a series of live music performances happening all over. In the heart of old Nicosia, at […]

17.08.2026 10:00

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Birds hitting power lines spark forest fire in Oikos Marathasas

A forest fire in Oikos Marathasas was brought under control almost immediately on Monday morning after a local resident used the community’s fire protection system to tackle the blaze. The fire broke out at around 7am and burned a small area of low wild vegetation, the forestry department said. According to the department, the blaze […]

17.08.2026 09:51

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Roads closed as abandoned Limassol building demolished

An abandoned building on Omonia Avenue in Limassol, at the junction with Vasileos Pavlou street, is being demolished, with works starting on Monday and lasting till Thursday. The Limassol municipality said on Monday that during the demolition works, the two roads will be closed to traffic and pedestrians from 5am till 8pm. Signs placed around […]

17.08.2026 09:50

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Euroseas locks in earnings through 2028 as profit hits $33.2m

Euroseas has placed much of its future income beyond the immediate reach of a fall in containership rates, securing contracts for more than 95 per cent of its available fleet days for the remainder of 2026. Coverage remains high further ahead, standing at 81 per cent for 2027 and 47 per cent for 2028, giving […]

17.08.2026 09:47

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Driver trapped in car after Lakatamia accident

A driver became trapped in his vehicle after an accident involving two cars in Lakatamia, Nicosia, on Sunday evening and was released by a rescue team, the fire brigade announced on Monday. The fire brigade was notified of the accident at 8.42pm on Sunday. The trapped driver was released and taken by ambulance to Nicosia […]

17.08.2026 09:39

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Letymbiotis: Development must reach even Cyprus’ smallest communities

Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said development only takes on real meaning when it reaches even the smallest communities, bringing improved quality of life, infrastructure and opportunities. Speaking on Sunday at the inauguration of a new community park in Kritou Marottou, Letymbiotis said investment in rural communities was essential to keeping them alive and strengthening Cyprus […]

17.08.2026 09:35

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CySEC flags nine unauthorised investment entities

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has warned investors against nine entities that are not authorised to provide investment services or carry out investment activities. In a notice issued on August 14, the regulator said the websites linked to the entities do not belong to firms licensed under article 5 of the Investment Services […]

17.08.2026 09:24

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Residents warn of fire risk from illegal dumping at Kissonerga green point

Residents in Kissonerga have raised concerns over the uncontrolled dumping of waste at a local green point, warning that the situation is creating environmental and fire risks close to a residential area. According to Pafos Live, readers sent photographs and a letter to the Paphos-based news outlet highlighting conditions at the site and calling for […]

17.08.2026 08:56

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Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ US actress, dies at 36

American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in TV shows such as “Nashville” and “Heroes,” has died at the age of 36, U.S. media outlets including ABC News reported on Sunday, citing a statement from her father. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was […]

17.08.2026 08:44

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Fourteen arrested in nationwide police crackdown

Police arrested 14 people during nationwide preventive operations on Sunday night, as officers stepped up patrols and checks across Cyprus. According to a police statement on Monday, organised patrols were carried out at key locations in urban areas, aimed at preventing serious crime, maintaining public order and increasing the public’s sense of security. The 14 […]

17.08.2026 08:17

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Fire near Pissouri completely put out

A fire which broke out near Pissouri on Sunday has been fully extinguished, while firefighters remained in the area overnight to prevent it reigniting, the fire brigade announced on Monday. The fire was brought under control earlier on Sunday and the Limassol-Paphos highway was reopened in both directions. The fire started at around 3pm in […]

17.08.2026 08:10

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