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Party leader says he has been excluded from social media accounts

Andreas Themistocleous, head of the Democratic National Movement (DEK), on Monday accused members of the party’s leadership effectively of insurrection, claiming he has been locked out of the party’s email and social media. The squabble between Themistocleous and four members of the party’s political bureau intensified after the latter withdrew ‘confidence’ in the party chairman, […]

10.08.2026 19:19

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Turkish FM Fidan’s two-state rhetoric welcomed by Ustel

The north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel on Monday welcomed Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s renewed support for a two-state solution to the Cyprus problem, saying Ankara’s position provided “trust and strength” to the Turkish Cypriot community. Ustel said Fidan’s remarks directly concerned the rights, future and political will of Turkish Cypriots and demonstrated once again […]

10.08.2026 18:40

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At least 20 dead after Colombia earthquake, others trapped

At least 20 people were killed in a powerful earthquake in western Colombia on Monday, which downed buildings and left people trapped in the rubble, authorities said. People were killed in the town of Manizales, Mayor Jorge Eduardo Rojas said in an interview with Blu Radio, while Alejandro Eder, mayor of Cali, one of Colombia’s […]

10.08.2026 18:25

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Cyprus tops EU ranking for ‘antisemitic attitudes’

Cyprus recorded the highest level of antisemitic attitudes among European Union countries included in the latest Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Global 100 survey, with 58 per cent of respondents registering elevated levels of anti-Jewish stereotypes. The findings, released on Monday, place Cyprus ahead of Greece, where 50 per cent of respondents recorded elevated levels, while Belgium […]

10.08.2026 18:12

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Case against German woman held over property sales in north ‘politically motivated’

The German real estate agent on trial for usurping Greek Cypriot property in the north is facing a process that is politically motivated, her lawyer Soteris Argyrou said on Monday citing prejudice and executive influence as the reasons behind it. “I believe it’s political – they are prosecuting people after more than 50 years [since […]

10.08.2026 18:05

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Yellow weather warning issued for Tuesday

The met department on Monday issued a yellow weather warning for Tuesday with temperatures set to reach around 40C inland. The warning will be in effect from 2pm to 4pm.

10.08.2026 18:01

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Fuel prices expected to drop by month’s end

Petrol station owners said on Monday they anticipate a drop in fuel prices at the pump by the end of the month, provided however that the global price of oil continues to ease off. Spokesman for the petrol station owners’ association, Christodoulos Christodoulou complained that people have by and large stopped filling up the tank. […]

10.08.2026 17:39

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Amazon founder Bezos nears deal to buy stake in Liverpool

A consortium that includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is close to agreeing a deal to acquire a stake of about one-third in Premier League club Liverpool, multiple media outlets reported on Monday. The investor group also includes Eduardo Saverin, the Facebook co-founder, the reports said. Sky News reported that the consortium is being led by […]

10.08.2026 17:36

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Investment firm continues share buyback programme

Demetra Holdings Plc announced on Monday that it repurchased a total of 3,559 own shares for €5,196.14 on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on August 7, 2026. The investment company executed the transaction through the Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation Limited (CISCO), acquiring the shares at a price of €1.46 per share. The company further […]

10.08.2026 17:32

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Commissioner vows to protect Polis’ nature amid development boom

Polis Chrysochous should become a model for environmental awareness and sustainable development, Environment Commissioner Elias Myrianthous said on Monday after meeting Polis mayor Yiotis Papachristofi. Myrianthous said the aim was to develop the region while protecting its natural environment and creating conditions for young people to remain and build their lives there. “How can this […]

10.08.2026 17:14

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Over 1,000 charged for e-scooter violations

Police have filed 1,042 charges against people for breaking e-scooter rules, with some 28 scooters being seized, it announced on Monday. In the latest campaign, which ran from Friday to Sunday, police filed 526 charges nationwide. Of these, 219 were for riding e-scooters in areas where they are not allowed. Another 116 were for not […]

10.08.2026 16:48

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Millions of burnt books show how ‘war of endurance’ is hurting Ukraine

Viktor Kruhlov, director of Ranok, one of Ukraine’s largest children’s publishers, struggled to hold back tears as he watched pile after pile of his books turn to ash. “It’s a terrible sight to see books burning,” he said. A Russian drone strike on Ranok’s warehouse in the northeastern city of Kharkiv on August 1 destroyed […]

10.08.2026 16:46

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Carob growers demand minimum price or ‘no harvest’

Carob growers are determined to skip this year’s harvest if they do not secure a minimum price of 65 cents per kilo, their association said on Monday. The association expressed grave concern over the future of carob growing in Cyprus and called on growers to stand united against the difficulties faced by the sector and […]

10.08.2026 16:32

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Cyprus named among Forbes’ top retirement destinations

Cyprus has been named among the 24 best countries for retirement abroad in 2026 by Forbes, with Limassol, Paphos, Pyrgos and Larnaca singled out as attractive destinations. The US magazine describes Cyprus as a “sunny Mediterranean island state where English is widely spoken”, commending its beaches, climate, healthcare, low crime and political stability. According to […]

10.08.2026 16:25

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Nationwide blood supplies remain limited

Head of the Cyprus blood bank Androula Panayiotou on Monday called on the public to donate blood, warning of a difficult period ahead as blood supplies remain limited.  “We are at borderline levels at the moment,” she said. Panayiotou said that approximately 350 bottles of blood were required to meet the daily nationwide needs and […]

10.08.2026 16:14

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Cyprus has more firefighters than EU average

Cyprus recorded the eighth highest workforce percentage of firefighters in the EU in 2025, with 1,200 firefighters corresponding to 0,24 per cent of total employment in the country, according to data published by Eurostat on Monday. Across the EU in 2025 there were 372,400 professional firefighters, representing 0.18 per cent of the total employment in […]

10.08.2026 15:54

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Cyprus author shares stories from 100 countries

Cyprus, for more than four decades, has been home to Elisabeth Villiger Toufexis. But long before settling on the island, she had embarked on a journey that would eventually take her to more than 100 countries. Now, the Swiss-born author shares her experiences in the form of One Suitcase, 1000 Stories, a book based on […]

10.08.2026 15:30

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FMD situation as ‘very good’ says veterinary association

There have been no further confirmed cases of foot and mouth disease (FMD), the veterinary association told the Cyprus Mail on Monday, describing the overall situation as stable. “We have exceeded almost 800 samplings up to now, all of which are negative except the two known cases in Avgorou and Pentakomo which are under investigation,” […]

10.08.2026 15:27

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Dozens demonstrate in Limassol after boy left brain dead

Dozens of people demonstrated outside Limassol general hospital on Monday after a four-year-old boy suffered brain damage due to meningitis, which the family claimed had not been diagnosed in time. The protesters held banners saying ‘An angel was calling for help. Murderers. Why did you leave him without help?’ and ‘Seven days in room 1. […]

10.08.2026 15:20

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Limassol tops burglary figures for 2026

A total of 723 burglaries and thefts were registered in Cyprus during the first half of 2026, of which 436, or 60.3 per cent, were solved, according to official police statistics released on Monday. Of the total, 449 were burglaries, with 302 solved, while 134 of the 274 theft cases were solved. Limassol recorded the […]

10.08.2026 15:08

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Trial opens for ex-gang leader charged with Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder

Jury selection is due to begin on Monday in the murder trial of an ex-street gang leader accused of masterminding the drive-by shooting death of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur three decades ago in Las Vegas, a long-unsolved crime that became a seminal moment in rap music history. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, is charged in […]

10.08.2026 14:44

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Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on several demands

Iran said it was nearing a final pact with Oman defining new shipping lanes between them through the Strait of Hormuz but repeated that the U.S. must meet other conditions, including compensation and an end to sanctions and military threats, before the strategic waterway is reopened. The strait, through which about a fifth of global […]

10.08.2026 14:38

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Cyprus trade deficit widens to €4.68bn in first half of 2026

Cyprus’ trade deficit widened sharply during the first half of 2026, reaching €4.68 billion, as imports continued to grow while exports moved in the opposite direction, according to figures released on Monday by the statistical service (Cystat). Total imports between January and June amounted to €7.30bn, up 8.8 per cent from €6.71bn during the corresponding […]

10.08.2026 13:57

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Electricity demand easing as temperatures fall, grid operator says

Electricity demand is being fully met and has begun to decline in recent days as temperatures ease, according to the Cyprus Transmission System Operator (TSO). Assistant director of the TSO’s National Energy Control Centre, Charis Zavallis, said demand is expected to continue falling over the coming days. “Demand is dropping and from tomorrow it will […]

10.08.2026 13:54

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