Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Movies with the darkest of twists

Happy endings aren’t for everyone. While a perfect conclusion where everyone is happy, the good guys are triumphant and evil is vanquished is usually the order of the day in Hollywood, sometimes things just don’t work out that way. Sometimes the ending is so bleak that it makes you question everything. Soylent Green is people […]

05.08.2026 15:30

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Karaiskakio Foundation to hold glamorous ‘Dinner for Life’ fundraiser

There are evenings that leave you with wonderful memories. And there are evenings that can change lives. To mark 30 years of continuous service, the Karaiskakio Foundation invites you to its ‘Dinner For Life’ fundraiser on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 8pm, to be held outdoors at Paphos Town Hall. This special evening will combine […]

05.08.2026 15:24

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus savers continue to lag behind eurozone deposit returns

Cyprus banks continued to offer deposit rates well below the eurozone average in June 2026, while significant differences in both savings and lending rates persisted across individual lenders, according to a report published by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Wednesday. The figures showed that differences between credit institutions reached as much as two […]

05.08.2026 15:13

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Large tobacco haul seized at Deryneia crossing

Customs officers seized cigarettes and hookah tobacco at the Deryneia crossing point on Wednesday during routine checks. In the first case, officers stopped a vehicle driven by a 46-year-old Hungarian national and found 59 boxes containing 200 cigarettes each. The cigarettes did not have the required health warnings in Greek and Turkish, security markings or […]

05.08.2026 15:08

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India and Cyprus need ‘structured roadmap’ for tech and startup growth

Cyprus and India should build a structured roadmap for cooperation in startups, research and technology, turning growing bilateral interest into measurable partnerships, Indian High Commissioner Manish Manish said.  In a post on his personal online platform, Manish said he presented his views on the future of India-Cyprus innovation cooperation to members of KPMG Cyprus and Plug and Play Cyprus.  “What stood out […]

05.08.2026 15:02

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Cyprus above EU average in daily tobacco use

Cyprus recorded a higher rate of daily tobacco use than the EU average last year, with more than one in five people aged 16 and over reporting daily consumption. According to Eurostat data published on Wednesday, the figures showed that 22.6 per cent of people in Cyprus used tobacco products, vapes, snus or heated tobacco […]

05.08.2026 15:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Captagon drug trafficking surge through north under investigation

The drug squad (Ykan) is investigating possible trafficking routes through the north used to bring the stimulant Captagon into the government-controlled areas, as the substance emerges as one of the fastest growing threats in the black market. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency on Wednesday, Ykan chief Christos Andreou said authorities were particularly concerned about […]

05.08.2026 14:55

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Government targets sick leave abuse as unions demands safeguards

Trade unions and the government will begin discussions next month regarding sick leave rules in the public sector, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris confirmed on Wednesday. Fitiris informed the Cyprus News Agency that a meeting with unions would take place after consultations with the relevant ministries are completed and a final proposal has been prepared. “Of […]

05.08.2026 14:44

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Heatwave risks could cost Cyprus billions by 2050

Extreme heat could cost Cyprus between €2.3 billion and €3.8 billion by 2050 if workplaces are not adapted to deal with rising temperatures, according to a new study by the Cyprus Institute released on Wednesday. The study found that hotter and more frequent heatwaves could force workers in outdoor and poorly cooled workplaces to reduce […]

05.08.2026 14:37

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Piece of SpaceX rocket believed to have crashed into the moon

A SpaceX rocket piece floating in space since last year was expected to have smashed into the moon at high speed early Wednesday morning, though the impact was unlikely to be confirmed for at least several hours. The school-bus-size object is the second stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that had launched a lunar […]

05.08.2026 14:08

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Wildfire report received amid firing range relocation calls

Communities affected by the wildfire sparked at the Kalo Chorio firing range have unanimously renewed calls for the facility to be relocated. The defence ministry also pledged to cover all damage caused by the wildfire.  The demands emerged during a meeting organised on Tuesday evening attended by representatives of all affected and surrounding communities, MPs […]

05.08.2026 13:53

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Cyprus hotels pin August hopes on late arrivals

Cyprus hotel bookings have returned to a more normal pace, but August remains around 10 per cent behind, with operators relying on last-minute demand and discounts to support occupancy, the heads of two tourism bodies told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) on Wednesday. Akis Vavlitis, president of the Association of Cyprus Tourist Enterprises (Stek), and […]

05.08.2026 13:49

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New cabinet members set to receive up to €78,000 annually

The new members of President Nikos Christodoulides’ cabinet will receive annual net salaries of almost €80,000 for ministerial positions, according to figures from the state’s general accounting office released on Wednesday. The updated salary data, shows that ministers and deputy ministers appointed to government positions will receive a net monthly salary of €6,080, amounting to […]

05.08.2026 13:40

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Live music choices in Cyprus this week

This summer season, August in particular, is marked by its live music evenings, which fill up the cultural calendar. This week, local musicians pick up their guitars, drumsticks and microphones as they prepare to perform all around the island. Next, as part of in the Municipality of Nicosia’s Summer Nights 2026, is a live performance […]

05.08.2026 13:39

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Just 1 in 5 Cyprus hotels fully licensed as 2027 deadline looms

Only 141 of the 728 hotels operating across Cyprus currently hold an operating licence, Paphos hoteliers association president Evripides Loizides said, warning that the problem requires immediate state intervention. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Loizides described licensing as one of the most serious issues facing the hotel industry, saying that it remained “at […]

05.08.2026 13:30

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Cyprus Stock Exchange updates warning labels for listed firms

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) announced on Wednesday the outcome of its latest review of listed companies’ compliance with minimum market capitalisation requirements, confirming that one company will have its trading warning removed while several others will continue to carry the designation. The review covered the period between January and June 2026 and assessed companies […]

05.08.2026 13:24

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Eight shipping bodies urge UN to block Hormuz tolls

Eight leading maritime associations, including the International Chamber of Shipping headed by Cypriot secretary-general Thomas Kazakos, have urged the United Nations and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to prevent the introduction of compulsory tolls or service fees in the Strait of Hormuz. The joint open letter was sent on Monday to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres […]

05.08.2026 13:16

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Cyprus registered unemployed up 5.8 per cent in July

Cyprus’ registered unemployed rose by 5.8 per cent in July, with the increase driven mainly by administrative and support services, accommodation and food services, public administration and education, according to a report released on Wednesday by the state statistical service (Cystat). The number of unemployed persons registered at district labour offices reached 11,728 on the […]

05.08.2026 13:14

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Cyprus industry grows as local sales offset weaker exports

Cyprus’ Industrial Turnover Index rose by 3.5 per cent in May 2026, reaching 148 units, according to figures released on Wednesday by the statistical service (Cystat).  For the first five months of the year, the index recorded a cumulative increase of 3.4 per cent compared with the corresponding period of 2025.  The figures are calculated using 2021 as the base year, […]

05.08.2026 12:50

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Cypriots spend almost an hour daily commuting

Cypriots spend almost an hour a day travelling to and from work or school, with private cars remaining the dominant form of transport, data released on Wednesday by international platform Numbeo showed. The survey found that the average one-way commute takes some 25 minutes, amounting to almost 50 minutes of daily travel for workers and […]

05.08.2026 12:37

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Eurobank highlights Cyprus role in regional growth plans

Cyprus integration boosts Eurobank profits to €738m in first half of 2026 Eurobank posted higher profitability for the first six months of 2026, with the banking group highlighting Cyprus as one of its three core growth markets while reporting stronger lending, deposits and capital levels despite a more challenging international environment. According to the bank’s […]

05.08.2026 12:31

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Cyprus-born Star Wars actor Jonny Coyne to attend Cyprus Comic Con

Cyprus-born actor Jonny Coyne, best known for his roles in The Mandalorian & Grogu, The Mandalorian, The Blacklist and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, will return to the island as a special guest at Cyprus Comic Con 2026, organisers announced on Tuesday. The event will take place from October 2 to 4 at the Cyprus State […]

05.08.2026 12:29

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

This history of currencies suggests the US dollar’s dominance may fade – but it will happen slowly

John Hawkins, University of Canberra On some measures, China has already overtaken the United States as the world’s largest economy.…

05.08.2026 12:16

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US and Iran having ‘very good discussions’, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration had “very good discussions” with Iran during all-day negotiations on Tuesday, fuelling expectations of an imminent end to the five-month conflict. Oil prices fell and stocks jumped in Asian trade on Wednesday after Wall Street hit record highs on hopes that a deal could soon be reached to […]

05.08.2026 12:14

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