Cyprus Business Now: Paralimni, fuel prices, banks, CSE, Demetra
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Cyprus Business Now: Paralimni, fuel prices, banks, CSE, Demetra

Paralimni’s central core is a step closer to a major overhaul after the municipality secured planning permission for a redevelopment designed to reshape the heart of the town and support local commercial activity.  The Paralimni-Deryneia municipality said on Thursday that it had received the permit on Monday, August 10, clearing an important hurdle in its wider development programme.  The work will […]

14.08.2026 07:30
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iPhone users spend 40 per cent more on microdrama apps than Android users
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iPhone users spend 40 per cent more on microdrama apps than Android users

iPhone users spend approximately 40 per cent more on microdrama apps than Android users, according to new research published by technology analyst firm Omdia. The findings challenge common assumptions surrounding who consumes and pays for this rapidly growing form of digital entertainment. Although microdramas are often perceived as appealing primarily to lower-income or niche audiences, […]

14.08.2026 07:00
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Our View: Selective targeting of crowdfunding does not look good
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Our View: Selective targeting of crowdfunding does not look good

A big public debate was sparked by the decision of Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou to ask the police to investigate the crowdfunding appeal announced on Monday by journalist Makarios Drousiotis. In fact, Ioannou declared on Tuesday that it violated the law on fundraising as “there is a clear procedure by which a person that wants […]

14.08.2026 04:20
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US could not verify Israeli warnings of Iran plots against Trump, sources say
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US could not verify Israeli warnings of Iran plots against Trump, sources say

The U.S. has received several warnings from Israel over the past year that Iran intended to assassinate President Donald Trump, including before a secret Air Force One ruse in Turkey, that U.S. intelligence officials could not independently verify, according to a current U.S. official and two former officials. The warnings, passed to U.S. intelligence agencies […]

13.08.2026 23:13
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Congo reports Ebola death in new province, official says
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Congo reports Ebola death in new province, official says

Democratic Republic of Congo health authorities have identified a person who has died from Ebola in a province not previously affected by the ongoing outbreak, an official told Reuters, raising fears of wider transmission from multiple exposures before and after the patient’s death. The case involves a motorcycle taxi driver who travelled to Bas-Uele province, […]

13.08.2026 22:58
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Hegseth says reports about poor conditions aboard carrier are misrepresented
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Hegseth says reports about poor conditions aboard carrier are misrepresented

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that reports about poor conditions aboard aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East were “completely misrepresented.” Two military-focused outlets, Navy Times and Stars and Stripes, reported suicide attempts and declining morale on the 5,000-person ship, which has been at sea since November 2025. The […]

13.08.2026 21:22
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Ukraine offers Russia truce in Black Sea as food supply fears mount
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Ukraine offers Russia truce in Black Sea as food supply fears mount

Ukraine has sent Russia an offer suggesting they both halt attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea, a source said, as both countries warned about threats to global food supplies following weeks of intensified strikeson vesselsand ports. The offer to suspend attacks was transmitted by Kyiv via a third party, and Ukraine was still […]

13.08.2026 21:14
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Averof to Fidias: “You could be my son”
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Averof to Fidias: “You could be my son”

Former Disy boss Averof Neophytou on Thursday had some advice for MEP and social media influencer Fidias Panayiotou, urging him to choose between being popular and being useful to his country. During a podcast hosted by Panayiotou, there were moments of levity as the two teased each other. At one point, Neophytou told the younger […]

13.08.2026 20:55
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Agreement averts strike at Larnaca desalination plant
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Agreement averts strike at Larnaca desalination plant

The labour ministry on Thursday announced a deal was clinched between workers and employers at the Larnaca desalination plant, averting the possibility of strike action. The dispute was over renewal of the collective agreement and pay. The labour ministry – which acted as mediator – said the collective agreement has been renewed for three years […]

13.08.2026 20:20
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Drive-in cinema returns!
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Drive-in cinema returns!

This has become a beloved and anticipated annual event, both for cinephiles and classic car enthusiasts. The Idalion Classic Car Club organises once more a Drive-In Cinema experience, this time on September 12, bringing a big screen, antique cars and street food to the suburbs of Nicosia. How the event works is simple: drive to […]

13.08.2026 19:38
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Patients urged not to stop recalled medication
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Patients urged not to stop recalled medication

The Pharmaceutical Services on Thursday warned patients not to stop taking their medication following a recall issued by pharmaceutical company Remedica earlier this week, cautioning that doing so could have serious consequences. “Patients should under no circumstances discontinue their treatment on their own. They are urged to follow the instructions of their treating physician and, […]

13.08.2026 19:10
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Restaurants busy despite cautious spending
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Restaurants busy despite cautious spending

Restaurants, cafes and bars are buzzing with business this August, although customers – Cypriots and foreigners alike – are cautious with their spending, industry sources said on Thursday. According to Neofytos Thrasyvoulou, head of the association of entertainment venues (Osika), occupancy currently ranges at about 80 per cent across all districts – mostly thanks to […]

13.08.2026 19:03
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Rubbish in Limassol waters prompts concern
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Rubbish in Limassol waters prompts concern

Images showing rubbish and dirty water floating off the Limassol pier have prompted concern online, with a social media user claiming children were swimming and diving in the area. The video was posted in the Limassol Facebook group and was reportedly filmed near the entrance to the old Port. The user said children were “swimming, […]

13.08.2026 17:10
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