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Dog days indeed: North Korea prescribes hot dog soup for record heat

As the Korean Peninsula swelters through a heat wave, North Korean state media has touted everything from dog-meat soup to chicken broth (commonly called dangogi-guk) as ways to cope, while portraying Kim Jong Un as a leader who endures harsh conditions alongside his people. State television reported on Thursday the temperature hit 36.7 degrees Celsius […]

07.08.2026 11:58

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Teen seriously injured in accident on scooter

A 16-year-old teenager was seriously injured in a car accident in Nicosia in the early hours of Friday. The incident occurred at around 2am, when a car driving on Grivas Digenis Avenue towards Larnaca Avenue struck the teenager, who was riding on a scooter. The teen was seriously injured and taken to Nicosia general hospital […]

07.08.2026 11:32

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Arrest after Paphos burglary

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in Paphos in connection with suspected burglaries and the possession of burglary tools, police said on Friday. The arrest followed a police operation in the early hours of Thursday aimed at preventing burglaries and thefts in the area. Officers monitoring a residential area spotted the man entering the gardens […]

07.08.2026 11:22

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PwC Cyprus CEO Andreas Yiasemides appointed University of Cyprus chairman

PwC Cyprus chief executive Andreas Yiasemides has been appointed chairman of the council of the University of Cyprus for a three-year term.  The appointment was made by the Cabinet and subsequently ratified by the University Senate.  Yiasemides described the appointment as a significant responsibility, emphasising the importance of higher education to Cyprus’ future.  “It is a great honour for me to have been appointed by the council of ministers […]

07.08.2026 11:14

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Four senior DEK figures abandon Themistocleous amid leadership revolt

Four of the Democratic National Movement’s (DEK) central figures withdrew their support for party president Andreas Themistocleous on Friday, accusing him of arbitrary decision making that had destroyed trust within the party. The four officials, who are also co-founders of Dek, said Themistocleous “no longer has our support” because his “arbitrary actions, in violation of […]

07.08.2026 11:10

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Kammas vows to deliver as Cyprus business body takes shape

Michalis Kammas has pledged that he and the board of the newly established Cyprus Business Development Organisation will “do everything we can” to achieve the government’s objectives, following his appointment as chairperson by the cabinet this week.  Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) shortly after the announcement, Kammas welcomed the decision and thanked the government for entrusting him with the leadership of […]

07.08.2026 11:05

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Gauff voices concern over potential to ‘weaponise’ gene testing

Coco Gauff agrees with mandatory gene-testing in the name of fairness, but she also has concern about unintended consequences the Women’s Tennis Association might be inviting around a polarising, politicised topic. Mandatory testing for the DNA segment known as the SRY gene was approved as part of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics for all tennis […]

07.08.2026 10:59

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Cyprus showcased in global workplace safety campaign

Cyprus has been showcased in a new international video released by the International Social Security Association’s Construction Section (ISSA-C), highlighting examples from the island that promote workplace safety, health and accident prevention through the global Vision Zero strategy. According to the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (Etek), the video demonstrates how the implementation of the […]

07.08.2026 10:58

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Mexico, Argentina back Infantino as FIFA fight rages on

Mexico and Argentina’s football associations have thrown their support behind FIFA President Gianni Infantino, as the world soccer chief faces a fierce backlash over a now-abandoned proposal to sell off some of the commercial rights to the World Cup. The Mexican Football Federation (FMF), co-hosts of the recently concluded World Cup, has broken ranks with […]

07.08.2026 10:54

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Pros and cons of Cyprus’ national AI strategy

The strategy is stronger than a typical policy vision document. It understands Cyprus’s structural weaknesses and proposes institutions, infrastructure, sector-specific applications and governance mechanisms.  Its central weakness is execution credibility.  The strategy describes what Cyprus should build, but it does not provide a consolidated costed implementation plan showing how much each programme will cost, which organisation owns […]

07.08.2026 10:50

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Motorcyclists stage symbolic crossing point closure in Isaac-Solomou tribute

Members of the Isaac-Solomou Memorial Initiative will on Friday stage a symbolic closures of the Astromeritis-Zodia crossing point, as part of commemorations marking 30 years since the deaths of Tassos Isaac and Solomos Solomou. A motorcycle march is set to begin at 3.15pm, with participants distributing leaflets before carrying out the symbolic closure of the […]

07.08.2026 10:41

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Using AI for business writing without sounding like everyone else

Something has quietly happened to business communication over the past couple of years. A large and growing share of the emails, landing pages, LinkedIn posts, and client updates you read were drafted, at least partly, by AI. You can feel it. The sameness has crept in. Everything has that faint sheen of competent, professional, slightly […]

07.08.2026 10:32

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Freedom Holding Corp. serves as general partner of the FIDE-ISCF World Schools Team Championship Americas stage in Costa Rica

The American Continental Stage of the FIDE-ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 will take place from 11 to 16 August in San José, Costa Rica. The event is organised by FIDE and the International Schools Chess Federation together with the Costa Rican Chess Federation and the Confederation of Chess for the Americas, with Freedom Holding […]

07.08.2026 10:32

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Leptos Group unveils new corporate video

The Leptos Group has debuted its new corporate video, portraying a journey of more than 65 years, defined by vision, consistency and continuous evolution. Since its establishment in 1960, the Group has developed a strong and diversified presence in Cyprus, Greece and internationally, with activities spanning Real-Estate Development, Healthcare, Education, Hospitality, Property Management and Professional […]

07.08.2026 10:00

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Traditional August festivals fill villages with music, culture and food

August in Cyprus is a time of gathering around a big table late at night, swimming from beach to beach, dancing in squares, playing bingo and going on road trips. Live music, folkloric dancing, seasonal produce and local culture come alive as traditional village festivals return. But which are the bext to visit? Kicking off […]

07.08.2026 10:00

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Two arrested in overnight police operations, 161 booked for speeding

Police arrested two people and issued 378 traffic fines during nationwide operations on Thursday night, authorities said on Friday. A total of 682 vehicles and checked 952 drivers and passengers were pulled over, with the police filling 161 reports for speeding and six reports for drink driving, as well as one report for driving under […]

07.08.2026 08:54

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Today’s weather: Sunny, rain in the mountains

On Friday, it will be mostly clear, with increased cloudiness in the early afternoon in some areas, which may lead to isolated showers in the higher mountains. Temperatures will rise to 40 degrees Celsius inland, around 31 degrees on the southwest and west coasts, around 34 degrees on the rest of the coasts and 30 […]

07.08.2026 08:28

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Fairer EU ETS must return more revenue to shipping, executive says

EmissionLink managing director Philippos Ioulianou has called for fairer treatment of shipping under the proposed expansion of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), warning against double charging and urging governments to reinvest more of the revenue in maritime decarbonisation. Under the European Commission’s proposals, the system would cover offshore activities from 2027, before expanding […]

07.08.2026 08:21

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Meta ordered to pay $567 million over harm to children, US court rules

Judge Bryan Biedscheid in Santa Fe ruled the company had created a public nuisance in New Mexico, siding with Attorney General Raúl Torrez, a Democrat. Torrez had accused the social media company of designing products to addict young users and failing to protect children from sexual exploitation on its platforms. The ruling comes five months […]

07.08.2026 08:16

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Two dead, including gunman, at school shooting in Thailand

At least one teacher was killed and four other people injured by a student who opened fire at a school in Thailand on Friday before killing himself, authorities said. Lt. Col. Dechrapee Kongdee Nonthaburi Provincial Police Commander confirmed the casualties to Reuters and said the suspected gunman had committed suicide. Among those injured were one […]

07.08.2026 08:06

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Cyprus needs balanced long-term strategy for energy security, expert warns

Cyprus must adopt a balanced and long-term energy strategy combining conventional power generation, renewable energy, storage, electricity interconnection and demand management, energy systems expert and former Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) chairman Andreas Poullikkas has warned. In an analysis on energy security, Poullikkas said there are no simple solutions to complex energy challenges, arguing that […]

07.08.2026 08:02

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EU airline ownership review could complicate easyJet takeover

The European Union is preparing a review of airline ownership rules to prevent foreign investors from gaining effective control of carriers, an EU official said, a move that could complicate U.S. bids for low-cost airline easyJet. The possible result of the EU review, previously unreported, would “protect strategic autonomy” to ensure control of regional carriers […]

07.08.2026 07:58

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Sir Stelios keeps his seat in £5.7bn easyJet takeover

EasyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-ioannou and his family will remain significant shareholders in the airline after its proposed £5.7 billion takeover by US investment firm Apollo, bringing an end to a bidding contest for one of Europe’s largest low-cost carriers. The British airline confirmed on Thursday that its board had agreed to the terms of […]

07.08.2026 07:52

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Cyprus Business Now: banks, inflation, real estate, Hassabis, GDP, Sainni

Cyprus’ construction sector maintained strong growth momentum in the first half of 2026, supported by a robust pipeline of new projects, rising property demand and continued investment activity, according to a report by Eurobank Research. The report said that first quarter data confirmed the sector’s resilience, with building permits, construction output, mortgage lending and business confidence all […]

07.08.2026 07:30

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