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Record salmonella outbreak in Belgium infects at least 306

A record salmonella outbreak in a Belgian chicken farm has infected at least 306 people after they ate eggs, the food safety agency said on Tuesday. The agency said those who developed symptoms had been contaminated by a strain found at the farm, though many more may have contracted the disease but not been tested […]

25.08.2026 20:02

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Fire in Aradippou industrial area

A fire broke out at a factory in the industrial area of Aradippou on Tuesday evening. The fire service is currently on the scene with fire engines from Larnaca. More to follow.

25.08.2026 19:50

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Trump says Strait of Hormuz has been demined, warns Iran not to plant more

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that all mines had been detonated or removed from international waters of the Strait of Hormuz and that Iran has been told that any ship or boat placing new mines will be destroyed. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the United States, through its Space Force, […]

25.08.2026 19:33

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Fourth suspect arrested over Paphos delivery driver attacks

An 18-year-old was arrested on Tuesday in connection with last week’s group attack on five delivery drivers in Paphos. According to the police, the teenager was arrested at around 2.30pm and is being investigated for conspiracy to commit a felony, robbery and assault causing actual bodily harm. Three other suspects have already been arrested in […]

25.08.2026 19:30

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Fuel prices rise less in Cyprus than EU

Petrol and diesel prices in Cyprus have risen by less than the European Union average, with the difference ranging from two to eight cents per litre, the Consumer Protection Service (CPS) said on Tuesday. Citing data from the European Commission’s EU Oil Bulletin, the CPS said the retail price of unleaded 95 petrol in Cyprus […]

25.08.2026 19:18

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Why your health insurance needs may change after moving to a metro city

Moving to a metro city can change more than your address, commute and monthly budget. It can also alter the type of healthcare you may need and the amount you could spend on treatment. Larger cities offer access to specialist hospitals and advanced medical services, but the related expenses can be higher. Reviewing your health […]

25.08.2026 19:11

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Yellow weather warning for Wednesday

The met department has issued a yellow weather warning for high temperatures on Wednesday afternoon as temperatures are expected to reach around 40 degrees Celsius inland. The warning is in effect from 1.30pm to 4pm on Wednesday.

25.08.2026 19:07

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The Echoes of the Mandolins live in Paphos

A charming midweek music performance will take audiences on a trip down memory lane, across some of the most beloved melodies and songs of the Greek music scene. An all-woman ensemble travels to Paphos this Wednesday, August 26, to perform in the garden of Technopolis 20. The Echoes of the Mandolins orchestra, led by Georgia […]

25.08.2026 18:45

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Hunters fined €6,180

Two hunters from Nicosia have been fined a combined €6,180 after game and fauna Service officers caught them hunting illegally in the village of Miliou, in Paphos. The pair were found hunting in a restricted area on Sunday morning, when officers located them again later that afternoon, one of the men was found carrying ten […]

25.08.2026 18:13

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CFA chairman writes to Spanish counterpart over Barcelona football camp in north

Cyprus Football Association chairman Haris Loizides wrote a letter to his Spanish counterpart Rafael Louzan, urging him to discourage footballing giant Barcelona from organising a children’s football camp in northern Cyprus, the CFA said on Tuesday. “The CFA, as soon as it became aware of the announcement of the organisation of an FC Barcelona academy […]

25.08.2026 18:09

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School vouchers donated to families affected by Limassol wildfire

School supply vouchers have been donated to families still facing financial difficulties following last year’s devastating wildfire in the Limassol district. A delegation from the Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council (PVCC), headed by chairman Ilias Demetriou, handed the vouchers to representatives of six fire-affected communities on Tuesday. The communities are Ayios Amvrosios, Ayios Therapon, Vasa Koilaniou, […]

25.08.2026 18:05

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Pamborides: ‘Organised crime has infiltrated politics’

Disy MP George Pamborides said organised crime has infiltrated politics, as he confirmed he will seek the party’s nomination for the 2028 presidential election. Speaking on Alpha TV, Pamborides claimed that members of organised crime groups have access to politicians. “I am particularly concerned about the penetration of organized crime into all aspects of life, […]

25.08.2026 17:59

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Stricter scooter law failing to curb toll of serious accidents

A decree allowing police to impound e-scooters involved in traffic violations is heading for public consultation, as concern grows over a rise in serious accidents despite tougher legislation introduced earlier this year. Before parliament was dissolved ahead of May’s elections, MPs approved changes raising the minimum age for e-scooter use to 17. The legislation also […]

25.08.2026 17:02

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Trump threatens to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America amid Canada trade war

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he was considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” as a trade war between the United States and Canada escalates. “The United States is giving serious consideration to changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in that we don’t expect to doing […]

25.08.2026 16:58

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Cyprus economy resilient despite inflation pressures, says minister

The Cyprus economy appears to be resilient to external shocks and continues to grow at a satisfactory rate, although inflationary trends persist, the finance minister said on Tuesday. Makis Keravnos was speaking to journalists after attending a session of the cabinet, where he presented the semi-annual Fiscal Policy report. “The Cypriot economy continues to grow […]

25.08.2026 16:54

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Hamilton accepts sarcastic radio messages did not show him in best light

Lewis Hamilton has rowed back on sarcastic radio messages he made during Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix, saying he had not presented the “best version” of himself. The seven-times Formula One world champion was frustrated at being held up behind Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc in the race at Zandvoort and felt he missed out on a […]

25.08.2026 15:55

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Israeli fire kills two young children in Gaza, medics say

Israeli airstrikes and gunfire killed two young children and at least two other Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials in the territory said. Medics and relatives said ten-year-old Amal Abu Khater was hit by a bullet in her back while she was eating inside her family’s tent in the enclave’s southern city […]

25.08.2026 15:48

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German AfD lawmaker visits north, says people ‘do not want to see reality’ of Cyprus

German Bundestag member Maximilian Krah, who belongs to the country’s largest opposition party, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), on Tuesday visited the north, holding a meeting with ‘parliament speaker’ Ziya Ozturkler and Turkish Cypriot representative at the parliamentary assembly of the Council of Europe Hasan Tacoy. “People do not want to come here to […]

25.08.2026 15:47

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SBA police make 34 arrests in busy week

A total of 34 arrests were made over the past week for a range of offences, including eight for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Sovereign Base Areas police said on Tuesday. Officers are also investigating four separate drug cases, three of which involved suspected cocaine. Police carried out 30 road safety campaigns […]

25.08.2026 15:38

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Anastasiades restates Mafia State defence

Former president Nicos Anastasiades on Tuesday issued an 8,400-word defence of his actions before and during his term in office, pushing back on allegations levelled at him in the anti-corruption authority’s report into the book Mafia State, which was written by his former aide and journalist Makarios Drousiotis. The statement followed the same points as a press […]

25.08.2026 15:32

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The website mapping every hiking trail in Cyprus

The average person makes 35,000 decisions a day, and picking the right hiking destination might not be the most important but it can sometimes seem like the most difficult. It demands strategy: circular or linear? Seaside or mountains? An easy stroll in nature or a day-long pilgrimage? If you enjoy exploring the great outdoors, chances […]

25.08.2026 15:30

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Cabinet approves national strategy for multiple sclerosis care

The cabinet has approved a national strategy for multiple sclerosis, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides announced on Tuesday. Speaking at the presidential palace following the morning cabinet meeting, Charalambides described the move as “an extremely important step in the context of the effort to enhance the care of people living with the disease.” He said that […]

25.08.2026 15:24

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UK moves ahead with first £10 billion wave of low-cost housing plan

Britain set out plans to spend £10 billion ($13.6 billion) on lower-cost housing for renters with a focus on London, although its target for offering social rent was lower than a pledge made by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The government said around 60 per cent of homes delivered through the funding would be for […]

25.08.2026 15:16

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Carlos Ezpeleta promoted to deputy CEO of MotoGP Group

Carlos Ezpeleta has been promoted to deputy CEO of MotoGP Group, the commercial rights holder of the motorcycle racing championships, the organisation said on Tuesday, bringing him into the company’s top leadership team alongside his father, CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta. Ezpeleta, who joined the Madrid-based company as an intern in 2007 and rose through the ranks […]

25.08.2026 15:11

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