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Chinese embassy donates €3,000 to Cyprus Red Cross

The Chinese embassy on Thursday handed over a donation of €3,000 to support the humanitarian work of the Cyprus Red Cross. “The generous donation of the embassy of the People’s Republic of China constitutes a substantial reinforcement of the humanitarian work of the Cyprus Red Cross and of our effort to be daily next to […]

07.08.2026 15:20

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Used vehicle imports surge as new car registrations drop in Cyprus

Used vehicles drove a strong increase in Cyprus’ motor market during the first seven months of 2026, while registrations of new vehicles continued to decline, according to figures released by the statistical service (Cystat) on Friday. A total of 34,787 motor vehicles were registered between January and July, marking an 11.5 per cent increase compared […]

07.08.2026 15:03

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EU, former minister at odds with Damianos over interconnector comments

Both the European Commission and former energy minister George Papanastasiou found themselves at odds with incumbent Energy Minister Michael Damianos on Friday over Damianos’ claim that the planned Great Sea Interconnector project may increase consumer energy prices. Damianos had told CyBC radio that “the implementation of the electrical interconnection between Cyprus and Crete will mean […]

07.08.2026 14:44

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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan pledge mutual defence as Middle East turmoil escalates

Iran and its allies have been firing on Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states, and blockading their energy shipments, since the U.S. and Israel attacked it on February 28 in a major escalation after years of regional tumult. The agreement is intended to strengthen collective deterrence against any act of aggression and stipulates that an […]

07.08.2026 14:38

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SigenStack – smart, scalable energy storage for Cyprus businesses

As Cyprus continues to expand its use of solar energy, energy storage is becoming increasingly important for businesses seeking to reduce electricity costs, increase energy independence and make better use of renewable power. Sigenergy is a global energy technology company specializing in AI solar intelligence, energy storage and EV charging solutions. For commercial and industrial […]

07.08.2026 14:21

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Lidl Better Living Days #summer2026: A unique summer wellness journey, full of flavor, energy and smiles across Cyprus

Lidl Better Living Days, Lidl Cyprus’ summer wellness roadshow, which traveled across Cyprus and brought free activities around taste, exercise, proper nutrition, family and a better everyday life to the wider public, concluded with great success and a lot of smiles. From Nicosia to Paphos, Limassol, Paralimni and Larnaka, Lidl Better Living Days created a […]

07.08.2026 14:19

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Ukrainian attacks on Wildberries strike at heart of Russia Inc

In the space of three weeks, Vasily Klimov’s online shopping pick-up point in Moscow has gone from a healthy small business to a loss-making operation he is now desperately trying to sell. Klimov runs one of 98,000 pick-up points in Russia and neighbouring countries where customers collect goods ordered through Wildberries, the country’s leading e-commerce […]

07.08.2026 14:14

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World War II veteran and Eoka fighter Pavlos Kasapis dies aged 103

World War II veteran and Eoka fighter Pavlos M. Kasapis has died at the age of 103. In a statement issued by Disy, the party bid farewell to Kasapis “with respect”, extending its “sincere condolences” to his family. Separately, cultural centre Artos House said Kasapis “served his homeland and the ideals of freedom and justice […]

07.08.2026 14:07

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Saudi expects imminent two-pronged attack from Iran’s allies

Saudi Arabia expects imminent coordinated attacks from Iraqi militias north of the Gulf state and from Yemen’s Houthis from the south under the supervision of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a senior Saudi official said. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said late on Thursday that intelligence reports from Saudi Arabia, the United States […]

07.08.2026 14:07

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New transport minister to ‘consider’ park-and-ride expansion

New Transport Minister Evie Tsolaki on Friday said that one of the initiatives she will consider is an expansion to system of park-and-ride services offered around the island, with the aim of reducing traffic congestion in the island’s towns and cities. “It is one of the suggestions which will be studied because it certainly helps,” […]

07.08.2026 14:05

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England striker Toney charged with assault at London nightclub

England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault at a Soho nightclub, London’s Metropolitan Police said on Friday, with the 30-year-old due in court next month. The charge relates to an assault that allegedly took place on December 6 last year at a nightclub on Wardour Street. “Ivan Toney, 30, of Northampton, was charged […]

07.08.2026 14:00

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Cyprus nearly doubles R&D funding over the past decade

Cyprus allocated approximately €112 million to research and development (R&D) in 2025, almost doubling government funding over the past decade despite a decline from the previous year, according to figures published by Eurostat on Friday. Specifically, the European statistical office reported that government budget allocations for R&D (GBARD) in Cyprus stood at €111.99m in 2025, […]

07.08.2026 13:37

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Cyprus generates over €2.3m from beer exports in 2025

European Union exports of alcoholic beer to non-EU countries fell by 11 per cent in 2025, according to a report released by Eurostat on Friday. The release of the statistical figures coincided with International Beer Day, which is celebrated annually on the first Friday of August. Total extra-EU shipments reached 3.2 billion litres of beer […]

07.08.2026 13:03

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Four back in court over Kyrenia murder

Four of the seven people arrested in connection with the murder of 40-year-old Nizam Allanazarov appeared in court in Kyrenia on Friday, facing allegations related to the murder and drug possession. The first suspect, a 30-year-old man, was charged with premeditated murder, illegal possession of a knife, and living in the north without residence documents. […]

07.08.2026 12:45

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Cyprus and Palestine to strengthen trade ties at Nicosia business forum

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) will host a business forum and business-to-business meetings with a Palestinian business delegation in Nicosia on September 10, 2026, aiming to strengthen commercial ties and create new partnership opportunities between companies from the two sides. The event is being organised in cooperation with the Jenin Chamber of […]

07.08.2026 12:39

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Mobile phone satisfaction remains high

Consumers in Cyprus remain largely satisfied with their mobile phone services, although more are reporting connection problems and dissatisfaction with the way complaints are handled, a survey published on Friday by the communication commission showed. The survey found overall satisfaction with mobile services remained high, while perceptions of value for money improved slightly compared to […]

07.08.2026 12:38

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Central Bank of Cyprus invites applications for two senior officer posts

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) announced on Friday that it is accepting applications to fill two senior vacant positions within its workforce. Specifically, the financial institution is seeking qualified candidates to take up the role of Senior Communications Officer. Applications are also being invited for the position of Senior Officer at the Centre of […]

07.08.2026 12:34

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Israel accuses Turkey of hypocrisy over Syria and Cyprus occupations

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar accused Turkey of hypocrisy on Friday, saying Ankara continues to occupy territory in both Syria and Cyprus while criticising Israel’s military actions across the region. Saar’s comments came in response to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who accused Israel of “destabilising Syria”. Writing on X, Saar said the criticism came […]

07.08.2026 12:33

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Israel’s Smotrich fights for political survival over military draft row

Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich faces a fight for political survival in elections in October after angering his fellow West Bank settlers by voting not to punish ultra-Orthodox Jews who refuse to serve in the military. The political travails of Smotrich are a sign of how tricky it will be for Prime Minister Benjamin […]

07.08.2026 12:31

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Keo warns technical issues could delay €1.69m dividend payout

Beverage company Keo plc on Friday announced that technical issues with its dividend calculation software may cause a delay in distributing its approved dividend to shareholders. The announcement follows the decision made at the company’s annual general meeting on July 8, 2026, where shareholders approved a total dividend of €1.69 million. The approved payout, which […]

07.08.2026 12:27

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British father returns to UK for son’s funeral

The British father charged following the death of his three-year-old son at a Paphos hotel has returned to the UK after a Cyprus court lifted travel restrictions to allow him to attend the child’s funeral, his lawyer said on Friday. Speaking to CyBC radio, defence lawyer Alexandros Alexandrou said his client had reunited with his […]

07.08.2026 12:26

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CSE-listed firm completes share buyback

Demetra Holdings Plc repurchased 3,340 of its own shares at a price of €1.465 per share on August 6, 2026, according to an official announcement released by the company on Friday. The transaction was executed on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) through the Cyprus Investment & Securities Corporation Ltd (CISCO) acting as the purchaser. The […]

07.08.2026 12:20

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Supermarket attacker ‘stabbed victim for breaking up with him’

The 31-year-old man who stabbed a woman multiple times at a supermarket in northern Nicosia attacked her because she ended their relationship, a court heard on Friday. He appeared in court for the second time since the incident, with a police officer saying the man and his 22-year-old victim, named as Kyrgyz national Zhanerke Abdrazakova, […]

07.08.2026 12:19

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Documentary on Cyprus serial killer being screened in Greece

An independent documentary examining the crimes of Cyprus’ first serial killer and the events that exposed the case is, according to a social media post on Friday, now available on Greek TV. Told through the experiences of the victims and investigators, Pleiades Victims of the Serial Killer was directed by Andreas Seitanis with research by […]

07.08.2026 12:06

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