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Russian attacks kill two in Ukraine’s southeastern Dnipropetrovsk Region

Russian strikes on Ukraine’s southeastern Dnipropetrovsk Region on Friday killed two people and injured six, the regional governor said. Oleksandr Hanzha, writing on Telegram, said Russian forces had launched nearly 50 attacks on five districts in the region, deploying drones, artillery and aerial bombs. Two people were killed near Nikopol, a frequent Russian target on […]

07.08.2026 22:01

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US appeals court blocks $400 million White House ballroom project, Trump to appeal

A US federal appeals court ordered President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday to stop construction on a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House’s demolished East Wing, dealing the Republican leader a major setback in a case testing his presidential authority. Trump said later on Friday he would appeal to the US […]

07.08.2026 21:29

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Lebanon, Israel agree shortlist of countries that could send troops to verify Hezbollah disarmament

Lebanon and Israel have agreed a shortlist of countries that could send troops to verify the disarmament of Hezbollah under a US-brokered agreement, a Lebanese official said on Friday, with the United States due to pick countries from the list. The official declined to identify any of the countries on the shortlist or say how […]

07.08.2026 20:58

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Monk arrested for attempted murder at Paphos monastery

The police arrested a 51-year-old monk on Friday in connection with an attempted murder at a monastery in the Paphos district, which resulted in the injury of two people. According to sources, a delegation of priests visited the monastery on Friday and made recommendations to a 51-year-old monk to leave his keys to his cell […]

07.08.2026 20:46

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Myths and legends showcased in Ayia Napa

Cyprus’ myths, legends and traditions are the focus of a new exhibition in Ayia Napa curated by the Press and Information Office (PIO). The Myths of Cyprus is being hosted by the Ayios Epiphanios Cultural Academy in the museum spaces of the Medieval Monastery of Ayia Napa. The exhibition explores Cyprus’ mythology, folklore and cultural […]

07.08.2026 20:31

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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy arrives in Serbia for first visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Serbia on Friday for his first visit to the Balkan country expected to focus on economic cooperation and bids by both countries to secure European Union membership. Zelenskiy posted a video on Telegram showing his arrival ahead of talks with populist President Aleksandar Vucic and other officials. “We will […]

07.08.2026 20:27

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Nicosia municipality to help restore burned down Corner Pub

Nicosia is willing to contribute to the full restoration of former Corner Pub, which burned down on Wednesday, mayor Charalambos Prountzos said on Friday. In a post on social media, Prountzos said “the destruction of Corner by fire is a blow to the memories of the people of Nicosia and the architectural heritage of the […]

07.08.2026 20:21

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Over the past three years, Cyprus has become one of Europe’s chess hubs

By Bulat Latypov In 2023, Freedom24 – one of the island’s largest financial companies – became the main partner of the Cyprus Chess Federation. Prior to 2023, Cyprus had not played a leading role in world chess. In the space of three years, it has become one of Europe’s chess hubs. With the support of […]

07.08.2026 20:16

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Italy defies Spanish demand to lift border curbs over Ceuta crisis

Spain threatened on Friday to impose restrictions on travellers from Italy unless Rome lifts by Sunday the border controls it introduced last week following a mass influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Italy swiftly responded, saying it would not accept “ultimatums or impositions” from Madrid, adding that it would keep in place […]

07.08.2026 19:50

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Queer Wave 2026 coming next month

The island’s LGBTQIA+ film festival returns to Nicosia late this summer to present its seventh edition. Approaching soon, festival preparations are already underway as Queer Wave 2026 gets ready to open its doors again at NiMAC from September 18 to 27. On its agenda this year is a unique mosaic of cinema, performance and special […]

07.08.2026 19:34

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Serial UK sex attacker guilty of double murder, prompting questions for police

A British man was convicted on Friday of murdering two sex workers after sexually assaulting multiple women in London, with police and prosecutors accepting they made errors which allowed him to continue his escalating offences. Simon Levy, 40, was found guilty of the murder of Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo in March 2025 and of Sheryl Wilkins in […]

07.08.2026 19:17

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Akamas park delays raised with commissioner

Newly appointed Environment Commissioner Elias Myrianthos met Akamas mayor Marinos Lambrou on Friday to discuss regional environmental issues, including the stalled Akamas National Forest Park project. “Personally, and due to my origin from Paphos, my sensitivity for the long-standing problems of Paphos surrounding the area of ​​competence of the environmental commissioner is a top priority,” […]

07.08.2026 19:01

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119 illegal immigrants repatriated in one day

Cyprus repatriated 119 illegal immigrants on Friday in the framework of operations by the police and the deputy migration ministry. The police said that since January 1, at total of 5,288 immigrants residing illegally in Cyprus had been repatriated through voluntary and mandatory return procedures. Furthermore, since the beginning of the year, 856 illegal immigrants […]

07.08.2026 18:46

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Bikers close crossing point on Isaac-Solomou anniversary

Motorcyclists of the Isaac-Solomou memorial initiative symbolically closed the Zodia-Astromeritis crossing point for a few minutes on Friday, in the context of events to commemorate 30 years since the deaths of Tasos Isaac and Solomos Solomou. The crossing point remained open to traffic during the presence of the bikers, who distributed leaflets to commuters. The […]

07.08.2026 18:39

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Pension reform bill heads for consultation

The government’s pension reform bill will be sent to trade unions and employers’ organisations in the coming days after President Nikos Christodoulides met Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas and Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Friday to finalise the next stage of the process. The meeting examined the various aspects of the proposed reforms before it was […]

07.08.2026 17:49

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Environmental groups raise concerns over new Akrotiri antennas

Environmental organisations Terra Cypria and BirdLife Cyprus have raised concerns over plans to install new antennas in the Akrotiri area, warning that any development must be carefully assessed because of the site’s exceptional ecological importance and the documented impact of existing infrastructure on birds. The Akrotiri Salt Lake is designated as a wetland of international […]

07.08.2026 17:11

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Cameroonian asylum claim rejected over implausible kidnapping account

An administrative court has dismissed the appeal of a Cameroonian asylum seeker after finding that his account had failed to establish grounds for international protection in Cyprus. The 35-year-old entered the government-controlled areas through the north in March 2020 before applying for asylum. His application was rejected by the asylum service in February 2024, prompting […]

07.08.2026 17:02

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British Bases pledge consultation ahead of Akrotiri Salt Lake project as protest planned

The British Bases administration has defended plans to modernise infrastructure at the Akrotiri Salt Lake site, saying it remains committed to public consultation and engagement with local communities ahead of a planned protest on Saturday. The protest is being organised with the support of the Akrotiri Merra Committee, the Akrotiri Zero Hour movement and organised […]

07.08.2026 16:28

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State subsidy a must for Cyprus-Greece ferry connection

The ferry connection between Cyprus and Greece cannot continue without renewed state subsidies, contract operator Scandro Holding Ltd’s chief executive Charalambos Manoli said on Friday. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, Manoli said the long-term goal of creating a financially self-sustaining ferry service had yet to be achieved. The ferry route was launched in 2022 […]

07.08.2026 16:11

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Why your credit card bill date matters more than you think

Most Credit Card users focus on the payment due date to avoid late fees and interest charges. However, the bill generation date, often called the billing date or statement date, is just as important. It determines which transactions appear in your current bill, influences your available repayment period, and can even affect how you plan […]

07.08.2026 16:10

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Cyprus financial regulator joins EU-wide review of crypto custody resilience

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has announced that it will take part in a European-wide supervisory exercise examining the digital resilience of crypto asset service providers that offer custody services, with inspections set to begin in the second half of 2026. The initiative follows the launch of the 2026 Common Supervisory Action (CSA […]

07.08.2026 16:03

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Advisory Council under fire for rubber stamping semi-govt appointments

The operation of the advisory council came under scrutiny on Friday after Akel accused the body of being bypassed during the appointment of semi-state organisation boards. Institutions Committee chairman and Disy MP Demetris Demetriou said the matter had been registered after “the issue that arose at Cyta and the information regarding appointments of individuals without […]

07.08.2026 15:47

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CySEC imposes €126,500 in fines on twelve Cyprus companies

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) announced on Friday that it has imposed administrative fines on 12 listed companies for breaching transparency rules relating to the publication of their annual financial reports for 2024. The regulator said the sanctions were decided by its board during a meeting held on June 8, 2026, with the […]

07.08.2026 15:42

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TGI Fridays: is it still worth a visit?

By Andreas Nichola With summer in full swing, and the temperature at the point where most days are spent hopping from one air-conditioned room to another you begin to feel a little trapped indoors. We decided the best cure was an evening stroll along Larnaca’s Finikoudes, hoping that the sea breeze would make the heat […]

07.08.2026 15:30

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