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Serial UK sex attacker jailed for life for double murder, rape after police failings

A British serial sex attacker was sentenced to life without parole on Wednesday, after he was convicted of two murders and rape following an escalating spree of sexual offences which police and prosecutors failed to stop. Simon Levy, 40, was found guilty last week of the murder of Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo in March 2025 and of […]

12.08.2026 14:24

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Eclipse craze grips Spain, Iceland as millions get set for ‘event of the century’

Millions of people across Spain and Iceland geared up to witness a total solar eclipse on Wednesday, packing their protective glasses and travelling to areas where the rare astronomical event can be observed in full. Humans’ fascination with eclipses is well-documented. Historically, the sudden darkening of the sky was often interpreted as an omen, a […]

12.08.2026 14:14

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Cyprus deal impossible without Turkey, says Erhurman

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Wednesday that no Cyprus settlement could take effect without Turkey’s approval, whilst acknowledging that conditions were emerging for a renewed round of negotiations. “A 5+1 meeting is not possible without Turkey,” Erhurman said in an interview in the north. “No solution agreement to which Turkey does not say […]

12.08.2026 14:12

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Questions over whether Drousiotis crowdfunding appeal is within the law

Two legal experts are questioning whether journalist and author Makarios Drousiotis’ online crowdfunding campaign to cover his legal expenses falls within the scope of Cyprus’ fundraising legislation. They argue that the law appears to apply only to appeals for specific public-interest purposes rather than personal legal costs. Their assessments come after Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou […]

12.08.2026 14:03

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Surge in last-minute bookings lifts Famagusta hotel occupancy

Hotel occupancy in the Famagusta district is expected to reach between 80 and 85 per cent in August, as the tourism sector recovers from a difficult start to the season, according to Famagusta hoteliers association president Panayiotis Constantinou.  Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Constantinou said tourist traffic had improved significantly during July and August, following […]

12.08.2026 14:03

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Nearly one in six in Cyprus facing poverty or social exclusion, survey finds

Almost 167,000 people in the south of Cyprus, or 17.1 per cent of the Cypriot population, are living at risk…

12.08.2026 14:00

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Should Andy Burnham be ‘relentless’ on small boat crossings? Experts react

Alex Balch, University of Liverpool; Erica Consterdine, Lancaster University; Jonathan Darling, Durham University; Mihnea Cuibus, University of Oxford, and Simon…

12.08.2026 13:47

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IMO chief condemns deadly Tihamah attack in Red Sea

International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has condemned the deadly attack on the cargo ship Tihamah off Yemen, warning that continued violence against commercial vessels is endangering seafarers and threatening global supply chains.  The Tanzania-flagged and Egyptian-owned vessel was struck near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, off Al Mokha, on Tuesday. The IMO confirmed that […]

12.08.2026 13:33

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Jewish refugee killed in Cyprus identified after 78 years

The remains of a Jewish refugee killed at a British detention camp in Cyprus in 1948 have been identified in Israel after 78 years. Israeli authorities announced on Wednesday that the grave of Shlomo Haimson had been identified at a cemetery in Haifa, nearly eight decades after he was killed during an attempted escape from […]

12.08.2026 13:29

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Kalo Chorio wildfire case file to be sent to legal service

The police investigation into the wildfire at Kalo Chorio in the Larnaca district has been completed, with the case file expected to be forwarded to the legal service in the coming days to determine whether any criminal charges should be brought. Police press office spokeswoman Marina Christodoulou said that the investigation into the incident has […]

12.08.2026 13:20

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US lawmakers urge Rubio to prioritise Great Sea Interconnector

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) chief executive Ben Black to make the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) a priority, arguing that the project is strategically important for strengthening cooperation, energy security and US interests in East Med. The initiative was […]

12.08.2026 13:15

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Education support staff protest over job security and unpaid wages

Employees working in education ministry support programmes protested outside the ministry on Wednesday, calling for their full service to be recognised and for clearer arrangements over employment and pay. Representatives of permanent and fixed term staff submitted a memorandum to the ministerial permanent secretary Marios Panayides, who said the ministry was working with employees and […]

12.08.2026 13:05

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Convicts released on presidential pardon to relieve overcrowding

Both Cypriots and foreigners are being released from prison on Wednesday on presidential pardon ahead of the August 15 religious holiday of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, in an effort to relieve overcrowding. The justice ministry said those being released were minor offenders who met the criteria and had been placed on a list […]

12.08.2026 12:55

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Ukraine pounds grain terminals at Russia’s Black Sea Novorossiysk port, targets naval base

Ukraine hammered Russia’s Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk in a massive overnight drone attack which put two major grain terminals out of action, according to Russian industry sources, and which Kyiv said had targeted a naval base there. Russia is the world’s largest wheat exporter and most of those exports are shipped via its […]

12.08.2026 12:50

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NBA superstar Curry ‘wants to finish his career as a Warrior’

The Golden State Warriors and superstar guard Stephen Curry plan to extend their marriage until Curry retires, team general manager Mike Dunleavy reiterated on Tuesday. Both sides have previously expressed interest in Curry finishing his career in San Francisco, and little has changed to indicate either party has had a change of heart. Yet Curry […]

12.08.2026 12:12

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Basketball star MK Kiatipis to make first public Cyprus appearance

International 1-on-1 basketball player and content creator Matt ‘MK’ Kiatipis will make his first public visit to Cyprus in September, with appearances in Nicosia, Paralimni and Larnaca. The 25-year-old Canadian professional basketball player of Greek descent has built a global following through competitive 1-on-1 streetball challenges and social media content. He has more than five […]

12.08.2026 12:04

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Ronaldo weds longtime partner Rodriguez in Portugal

Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo married his longtime girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez on Tuesday in a civil and private ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, according to his management. Ronaldo, 41, is one of football’s most decorated players, winning trophies at Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and current club Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has […]

12.08.2026 12:02

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Cases against Drousiotis threaten freedom of expression says journalists union

The journalists’ union (ESK) broke its silence on Wednesday over the criminal cases involving journalist Makarios Drousiotis, cautioning that their handling could pose risks to freedom of expression. Drousiotis is currently facing criminal proceedings in three separate matters involving allegations of disseminating false news, violating personal data legislation and most recently allegedly conducting illegal fundraising. […]

12.08.2026 12:00

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Presidential retreat opens doors for Troodos event

The presidential retreat in Troodos will open to the public on Sunday, September 6, as the presidency hosts the third edition of the Let’s Go Troodos event. The event will run from 11am to 6pm and will feature local producers, artisans, traditional food, music and activities for children. It is being held on the initiative […]

12.08.2026 11:48

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Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed as shipping attacks escalate

The U.S. and Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis reported separate attacks on shipping as prospects for ending the Iran war appeared to dim, with Tehran saying the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed unless Washington accepts its conditions. The attacks, in the Gulf of Oman leading to the strait and at the entrance to the Red Sea […]

12.08.2026 11:46

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‘Cyprus talks cannot succeed without agreement on nature of problem’

Declarations of willingness to reach a Cyprus settlement cannot produce results unless the two sides first agree on the nature of the problem, Turkish Cypriot ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu said on Wednesday. He said he agreed with repeated comments by Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman that the Turkish Cypriot side is committed to finding a […]

12.08.2026 11:40

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Cyprus property surpasses 2,000 sales in July, €2.70 billion already transferred

Cyprus recorded 2,040 property sale contracts in July, the first month of 2026 to clear the 2,000 mark and an 11.4-per cent increase on the same month last year, according to analysis of Department of Lands and Surveys data by BuySell, Cyprus’s largest property platform. July caps seven consecutive months in which sales have run […]

12.08.2026 11:02

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Bounced cheques worth €40,799 recorded last month

Sixteen bounced cheques worth a total of €40,799 were recorded last month, according to central bank data published on Wednesday. The number of bounced cheques fell by almost half compared with the same period last year, when 30 cheques worth €42,715 were registered. In July 2024, 36 bounced cheques with a total value of €60,416 […]

12.08.2026 10:59

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Report on status of Cyprus’ pet hotels due ‘early September’

A report on the status of pet hotels in Cyprus is expected to be completed in early September, environment and animal welfare commissioner Elias Myrianthous said on Wednesday, as authorities seek a clearer picture of the sector before considering regulatory changes. Myrianthous said his office’s report will primarily look at pet hotels that accommodate dogs, […]

12.08.2026 10:56

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