Commodity vessel transits through Strait of Hormuz hit three-month low
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Commodity vessel transits through Strait of Hormuz hit three-month low

Just two tankers transited the key energy chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, for the lowest daily tally of commodity vessels since early May, with both entering the Gulf, shipping data showed. The figure was also well below the 10-day average of 14, with one very large gas carrier and one very large […]

25.08.2026 11:33
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Homes submerged, tens of thousands relocated in China’s south as flooding intensifies
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Homes submerged, tens of thousands relocated in China’s south as flooding intensifies

Widespread floods triggered by heavy rain from Typhoon Narra intensified on Tuesday across southern China, with homes and shops submerged and thousands of people relocated, while another storm system made its way towards Japan and Taiwan. Authorities in Chongzuo, in China’s Guangxi region, famous for its giant waterfalls and karst limestone mountains, evacuated more than […]

25.08.2026 11:29
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Larnaca takes the lead as property values rise
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Larnaca takes the lead as property values rise

Larnaca led Cyprus’ property market during the second quarter of 2026, recording the strongest growth in apartments and offices, while also posting gains in houses and warehouses. The latest index from RICS and KPMG showed that prices moved higher across most districts and property categories. “During the second quarter of 2026, the Cyprus’ property market […]

25.08.2026 11:17
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Tornado in southwestern France damages over 300 homes, injures dozens
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Tornado in southwestern France damages over 300 homes, injures dozens

A tornado swept through the Aude region of southwestern France late on Monday, damaging more than 300 homes and injuring dozens, authorities said. Thirty-nine people were injured, including two in critical condition in the village of Pomas, local authorities said. By Tuesday morning some 21,000 households were without power in southern France, including 1,600 in […]

25.08.2026 11:12
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Teen arrested over counterfeit banknotes
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Teen arrested over counterfeit banknotes

An 18-year-old male has been arrested over the alleged possession and circulation of counterfeit banknotes, the police said on Tuesday. Officers in the Famagusta district acted on a tip-off regarding two €50 notes sharing the same serial number and retrieved them from an employee of a local business. They later identified an 18-year-old suspect, who […]

25.08.2026 11:06
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Six arrested in overnight police operations
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Six arrested in overnight police operations

Six people were arrested during overnight police operations for offences including car theft, living in Cyprus without the requisite residence documents, and drug possession, the police said on Tuesday. Officers conducted patrols at various locations, checking 446 drivers and 131 passengers, and inspecting 38 premises. Traffic checks led to 246 citations for various offences, with […]

25.08.2026 10:42
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Cyprus ultra-runner becomes first person to complete 700km coastline run
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Cyprus ultra-runner becomes first person to complete 700km coastline run

Cypriot ultra-runner Andreas Nikolaou became the first recorded person to run the entire coastline of Cyprus, covering a bit over 700 kilometres in seven days, 22 hours and 35 minutes while raising money for Sigma Foundation and Little Heroes. Nikolaou began the challenge at Molos Pier in Limassol on July 20, 2026, and completed it […]

25.08.2026 10:29
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IMO sounds alarm as pirates hold more than 90 seafarers
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IMO sounds alarm as pirates hold more than 90 seafarers

More than 90 seafarers are being held captive aboard six vessels as piracy returns to the Gulf of Aden, prompting the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to demand urgent action from governments and naval forces.  The IMO warning followed the hijacking of the tanker Seamull on August 20, the latest in a series of seizures that has made the waters between Yemen and […]

25.08.2026 10:26
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Big finale Faneromeni ’26 Art Festival at Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation
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Big finale Faneromeni ’26 Art Festival at Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

Interdisciplinary performance “LEDRA’S LAMENT” Thursday 10/9/2025-20:30 This year’s Festival will close on September 10 with creative director Kris Muhammed Adem’s interdisciplinary performance “LEDRA’S LAMENT”.  “LEDRA’S LAMENT” is a cross-communal, non-narrative contemporary live performance that combines music, dance, design, and drag art. Nicosia was once known as the city of gardens, shaped by its fertile grounds […]

25.08.2026 10:19
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What’s on this September at the Rialto Theatre
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What’s on this September at the Rialto Theatre

As every year, August is the month when the Rialto Theatre takes a short break to rest, recharge and prepare for the season ahead. Returning this September with renewed energy, the theatre launches its new artistic season with a programme filled with art, creativity and memorable experiences. This month’s programme features a digital art exhibition, […]

25.08.2026 09:47
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‘Kyrenia’s actual population is between 150,000 and 160,000’
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‘Kyrenia’s actual population is between 150,000 and 160,000’

At least 150,000 people currently live in Kyrenia, the town’s Turkish Cypriot mayor Murat Senkul has said, stressing that the overall population of the north is likely much larger than numbers quoted by the central Turkish Cypriot administration. He was asked by newspaper Yeniduzen about his decision upon being elected in 2022 to remove a […]

25.08.2026 09:46
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Man cut out of pickup truck after crashing into wall
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Man cut out of pickup truck after crashing into wall

Firefighters were required to extricate a man from a pickup truck after it collided with a wall in the Nicosia district village of Potami, the fire brigade said on Tuesday. The fire brigade were informed of the incident at 9.39am on Monday, and the man was then taken to the Nicosia general hospital to undergo […]

25.08.2026 09:17
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Tillyria region’s ‘green’ plans ‘entangled in bureaucracy’ and budget cuts
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Tillyria region’s ‘green’ plans ‘entangled in bureaucracy’ and budget cuts

The government’s plans to transform the village of Kato Pyrgos and the wider Tillyria region into a “model green community” have become “entangled in bureaucracy” and have also been subject to unexplained budget cuts, the village’s mukhtar Nikos Kleanthous said on Tuesday. He told business news website Stockwatch that of the original €2.2 million worth […]

25.08.2026 09:11
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Today’s weather: Mostly clear, rain expected in mountains
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Today’s weather: Mostly clear, rain expected in mountains

Tuesday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island for most of the day, though increased cloud cover and rain is expected to hit in mountainous areas during the afternoon. Temperatures will rise to 39 degrees Celsius inland, 32 degrees Celsius on the west and southwest coasts, 35 degrees Celsius on […]

25.08.2026 08:39
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Drought and extreme heat pose escalating risks to Cyprus tourism and farming
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Drought and extreme heat pose escalating risks to Cyprus tourism and farming

Europe’s worsening drought is already disrupting agriculture, inland transport and energy production, Morningstar DBRS has reported, with the warning carrying particular significance for water-stressed Cyprus and its climate-sensitive sectors such as agriculture and tourism. In a new analysis of the effects of extreme weather during the summer of 2026, the credit ratings agency said successive […]

25.08.2026 08:12
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CySEC tightens framework for Cyprus trust ownership records
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CySEC tightens framework for Cyprus trust ownership records

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) published a new amending regulatory directive updating the anti-money laundering framework governing the registry of ultimate owners for express trusts and similar legal arrangements. The regulatory update, officially designated as Regulatory Administrative Act 243/2026, was enacted by the board of the financial watchdog to streamline compliance and access […]

25.08.2026 07:40
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Cyprus Business Now: banks, funds, housing, CySEC, housing, payments
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Cyprus Business Now: banks, funds, housing, CySEC, housing, payments

Eurobank S.A. spent almost €5.88m repurchasing more than 1.3m of its own shares on Euronext Athens between August 17, 2026 and August 21, 2026. The lender announced the acquisition on Monday, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme approved by shareholders at the annual general meeting on April 28, 2026. Framework for the buyback was formally established […]

25.08.2026 07:30
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