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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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Quad bike falls into sea at Cape Greco, rider injured

A 22-year-old woman was injured when the quad bike she was driving went through a guardrail and fell into the sea at Cape Greco on Thursday. The accident happened at around 11am near the sea caves area of Ayia Napa, according to police. Preliminary investigations found that the woman was driving the four-wheeled motorcycle in […]

13.08.2026 16:54

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Man caught at crossing point with 245kg of hides and offal

Customs agents confiscated 245kg of bovine hides and offal on Wednesday evening, as well as the transport vehicle, during a routine check at Ayios Dhometios crossing point. The customs department said the vehicle with Republic of Cyprus registration plates was being driven by a foreigner, who was arrested on the spot and released on Thursday […]

13.08.2026 16:36

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Hotel cleaner arrested over jewellery theft

A hotel cleaner was arrested in Paphos after a tourist reported that gold jewellery worth around €1,000 had been stolen from her room, police said on Thursday. The tourist discovered that two pieces of gold jewellery were missing after returning to her hotel room. An investigation by the hotel and police found that a cleaner […]

13.08.2026 16:25

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Environmental groups condemn removal of Theodosiou after contentious tenure

Environmental organisations expressed “strong disappointment and concern” over the termination of Antonia Theodosiou as environment commissioner, lamenting her departure as a loss of environmental expertise for Cyprus. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, environmental and cultural groups thanked Theodosiou for her “contribution to nature, environment protection, and animal welfare. The organisations said her departure […]

13.08.2026 16:17

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Iran’s state media mock Trump over airplane switch

Iran’s state media has mocked U.S. President Donald Trump after new details emerged about his secret aircraft switch during a visit to Turkey, saying it showed just how nervous he is about the Islamic Republic’s power. “Again, Trump, with his new scandal, has become the top subject in the U.S. media these days. A scandal […]

13.08.2026 16:14

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Two remanded over Limassol stabbing

Limassol district court on Thursday ordered two men, aged 30 and 37, to be remanded for seven days over the alleged stabbing and assault of a 44-year-old man. The incident occurred on Tuesday night at a home in Limassol, where the victim was with the two suspects, who are brothers. He was taken to Limassol […]

13.08.2026 16:12

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Reform UK’s Farage faces off against Count Binface in election

By Andrew MacAskill LONDON, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Voters cast their ballots on Thursday in a local English election pitting Nigel Farage against his main challenger, a comedian dressed as a trash can, in a test of opposition to the Reform UK leader’s brand of populist politics. After weeks of facing accusations that he failed […]

13.08.2026 16:06

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UK buys new air raid warning sirens for RAF Akrotiri

The UK Ministry of Defence is buying additional air raid warning sirens for RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, with the new system designed to provide warning coverage for both the military base and neighbouring Akrotiri village. The additional warning system comes at a time of heightened regional instability, following the drone attack in March. with RAF […]

13.08.2026 16:04

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EU coal consumption reaches new record lows as phaseout accelerates

The share of coal in total EU electricity production fell to a historic low of 9.2 per cent in 2025, according to official data released by Eurostat on Thursday. The figures mark a continuation of a multi-decade energy transition across the European Union, after coal’s share of power generation dropped below 10 per cent for […]

13.08.2026 16:02

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

German airline group Lufthansa adjusted operating profit fell 56 percent year on yea

German airline group Lufthansa’s adjusted operating profit fell 56 percent year on year in the second quarter, as higher fuel…

13.08.2026 16:00

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Cyprus turns to artificial intelligence to upgrade tourism services

Cyprus is looking to make artificial intelligence a central part of its tourism strategy, with Tourism Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis and Chief Scientist for Research, Innovation and Technology Demetris Skourides discussing how the technology can improve services and strengthen the island’s competitiveness on Thursday. The meeting focused on linking tourism with AI as Cyprus seeks […]

13.08.2026 15:53

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A Minute with: Nathalie Miranda

Where do you live?I live in north London with my husband and my parents. What did you have for breakfast?Sourdough toast with lots of butter. Describe your perfect dayWaking up early, reading a bit, listening to my favourite music, and maybe watching a movie. It’s my perfect, lazy day. Best book ever read?To Kill A […]

13.08.2026 15:30

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Crypto licensing in practice: What founders should understand before going regulated

There is a point in almost every crypto project when the conversation changes. At the beginning, founders usually talk about the product: the exchange interface, the wallet, the payment solution, the token, the trading engine, or the idea that is supposed to attract users. Regulation often comes later, once the business starts getting traction. From […]

13.08.2026 15:13

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Court summer break serves its purpose, says bar association boss

Court summer holidays in Cyprus are a “very good” system that serves several purposes, Nicosia bar association chairman Stefanos Skordis said on Thursday. Skordis said similar arrangements were in place in courts in other countries. In Cyprus, the Supreme Court and district courts observe a summer recess from July 10 to September 9, although cases […]

13.08.2026 15:05

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RANVOO’s AirJet™ technology redefines the electric toothbrush industry, shifting the sector from mechanical friction to fluid dynamics

RANVOO, a research-driven personal-care technology company, today announced that its proprietary AirJet™ technology is reshaping the electric toothbrush industry by fundamentally changing how the category cleans. For the first time in more than five decades, the sector’s core operating principle — high-frequency mechanical bristle friction — is being challenged by an alternative architecture based on pressurized airflow […]

13.08.2026 14:47

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Greek F-16s and French transport aircraft behind low flights over Larnaca

Low-flying aircraft seen over the Kiti and Pervolia areas on Thursday were Greek F-16 fighter jets and a French C-130 military transport aircraft operating as part of routine activities, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said. Residents reported seeing military aircraft flying over the area, prompting concerns. Palmas said the fighter jets were operating from the Andreas […]

13.08.2026 14:23

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Cuba marks centenary of Fidel Castro’s birth amid deepening economic crisis

Cuba on Thursday marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro amid one of the most severe economic and political crises in its history, exacerbated by Washington’s oil embargo and hardened sanctions. More than 1,500 activists and representatives of solidarity organizations from over 60 countries across Latin America, Europe, Africa and […]

13.08.2026 14:16

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Putin visits disputed island near Japan, drawing Tokyo’s ire

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a disputed island close to Japan on Thursday prompting a strong condemnation from Tokyo, which said his actions had made any improvement of relations between the countries difficult. The island, known in Russia as Iturup and in Japan as Etorofu, is one of four in the Kuril chain close to […]

13.08.2026 14:11

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Ioannides warns of attempt to absolve Christofias government over Mari

Migration Deputy Minister Nicholas Ioannides has accused unnamed circles of attempting to shift responsibility away from the government of former president Demetris Christofias for the 2011 Mari explosion. Writing on social media on Thursday, Ioannides, whose father, Admiral Andreas Ioannides, was among those killed, alleged there was a “systematic effort” to deflect responsibility from the […]

13.08.2026 14:11

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Cyprus padel team set for historic Mediterranean Games debut

Cyprus will make its debut in padel at the Mediterranean Games ‘Taranto 26’, marking the first time the sport has been included in the country’s delegation for the event. The Cyprus Olympic Committee said padel, which comes under the Cyprus Tennis Federation, is one of the newest sports in Cyprus but has already gained widespread […]

13.08.2026 14:04

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Neapolis University Pafos grows global presence via Magellan Exchange Network

The internationalisation of higher education is now one of the key pillars of the development strategy for modern universities, as it is directly linked to the quality of studies, research activity and the outward-looking nature of these institutions. In this context, Neapolis University Pafos is steadily strengthening its international presence through targeted partnerships and participation […]

13.08.2026 14:02

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

“Big Brother” Cameras to Target Cyprus’s Illegal Rubbish Dumps

Hundreds of illegal rubbish dumps across Cyprus, cleared over the past two years, are to be fitted with surveillance cameras…

13.08.2026 14:00

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Mitsides Public Company pays €410,000 final dividend

Mitsides Public Company Limited completed the payment of a €410,000 final dividend to eligible shareholders on August 13, 2026, according to an announcement released on Thursday. This follows an initial market announcement made on July 17, 2026, which outlined the decisions taken during the company’s annual general meeting. The distribution represents a final dividend payout […]

13.08.2026 13:31

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