Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

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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Pakistan ‘blocks Cyprus’ migrant smuggling operation

A group of four Pakistani nationals reportedly planning to travel illegally to Cyprus through Saudi Arabia was among seven passengers stopped by Pakistani authorities on Wednesday in an investigation into suspected migrant smuggling. According to the Pakistani news outlet Dawn, the passengers were removed from flights at Sialkot International Airport after immigration officials found they […]

05.08.2026 12:13

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Turkey’s Trabzonspor say transfer talks with Salah underway

Turkish top-tier side Trabzonspor said they have begun transfer negotiations with Mohamed Salah, with the club chairman adding they hoped to sign the Egyptian forward later this week. “Negotiations have been launched to transfer professional footballer Mohamed Salah, who is in a free status, to our club,” the club said in a statement on Turkey’s […]

05.08.2026 12:11

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Slow living: how to create a home that helps us relax

A home that embraces the philosophy of slow living is not simply a beautiful setting, nor is it automatically characterised by a minimalist aesthetic. It is a daily mechanism for unwinding, a home that understands our needs and lives alongside us. In a fast-paced world, the home becomes the only place where we can consciously […]

05.08.2026 12:10

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Share buyback programme continues for investment firm

Demetra Holdings Plc purchased 3,960 of its own shares on August 4, 2026, as part of an ongoing share buyback programme executed through the Cyprus Investment & Securities Corporation Ltd (CISCO). The company announced the transactions on Wednesday, in accordance with the regulatory frameworks of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Cyprus Securities and […]

05.08.2026 12:09

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Arsenal agree £75 million deal to sign Newcastle’s Guimaraes

Premier League champions Arsenal have agreed a deal worth £75 million ($99.5 million) to sign Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, British media reported on Wednesday. Arsenal’s opening offer for the 28-year-old Brazil midfielder was rejected earlier this week, but the London club returned with an improved bid and have now reached an agreement with Newcastle, […]

05.08.2026 12:08

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Focus on Cyprus solution ‘not holidays’, Averof tells Christodoulides

Former Disy president Averof Neophytou lambasted President Nikos Christodoulides over his handling of the Cyprus issue on Wednesday, arguing that the real concern was progress towards a settlement rather than whether the president would take a summer holiday. In a social media post responding to comments made by Christodoulides during a television interview with Ant1, […]

05.08.2026 12:04

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus ‘not among countries causing delays in European aviation’

Cyprus is not among the countries causing delays in European aviation, the civil aviation department said on Wednesday responding to Israeli media reports earlier this week. “The [department] wishes to clarify its position regarding air traffic control in Cyprus and to stress that the Republic of Cyprus is not among the countries listed as delay […]

05.08.2026 11:56

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Livestock breeders block veterinary services over compensation delays

A group of livestock breeders blocked the entrance to the veterinary services headquarters in Nicosia on Wednesday, demanding immediate payment of compensation they say remains outstanding following this year’s foot and mouth disease outbreak. The protesters parked trucks outside the office, preventing access to the building as they called on authorities to provide a clear […]

05.08.2026 11:40

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Last-minute rush pushes mortgage-to-rent applications past 4,200

A last-minute rush by distressed borrowers has pushed applications to Cyprus’ mortgage-to-rent scheme beyond 4,200, prompting the government to extend the deadline for another two months.  The state-owned asset management company Kedipes has received 4,269 applications since the scheme opened in December 2023, spokeswoman Chara Papakyriacou told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) on Wednesday.  Interest accelerated sharply as the July 31 deadline approached, with more than 300 applications arriving du

05.08.2026 11:33

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Altamira offers Alaminos tourism landholding with licensed hotel development, sea views

An exceptionally rare investment opportunity is available in the coastal area of Alaminos, in Larnaca district. The property consists of three adjoining tourism-designated plots offered for sale as a single unit, with a total land area of 108,457 sq.m, at an indicative price of €4 million. The property enjoys a prime location, just 20 minutes […]

05.08.2026 11:28

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Govt says partial cabinet reshuffle maintains ‘centre right course’

The government will remain firmly on a centre right course following President Nikos Christodoulides’ partial cabinet reshuffle, deputy spokesman Victor Papadopoulos said on Wednesday. Papadopoulos said the government’s political direction remained unchanged despite the introduction of new ministers and internal transfers. Christodoulides announced in all some four changes to his cabinet after months of speculation […]

05.08.2026 11:11

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

XM to support Greek paralympic swimming champ Taiganidis in new world record bid

XM is honoured and proud to announce its support for the latest historic challenge undertaken by Charalampos Taiganidis, a living legend of Greek and international Paralympic sport. XM proud to be part of historic endeavour For XM, supporting Charalampos Taiganidis is far more than another sponsorship agreement. It is a deliberate commitment to stand alongside […]

05.08.2026 10:43

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Christodoulides and Erhurman meeting set for August 26

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman will meet under UN auspices on August 26 as preparations continue for a new expanded conference aimed at reviving the peace process. The meeting, scheduled for 4pm, was agreed by the negotiators of the two sides on Wednesday and forms part of efforts initiated following last […]

05.08.2026 10:24

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Israeli tourist drowns while swimming off Limassol

A 34-year-old Israeli tourist has died after drowning while swimming off the coast of Limassol, police said on Wednesday. At around 3.30pm on Tuesday police were informed of an unconscious man at a Limassol beach. Officers and an ambulance were dispatched to the scene, where the 34-year-old was recovered from the water. He was transferred […]

05.08.2026 10:18

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Music under the new moon

Melodies and community vibes will come alive soon in Polystipos village as its hazelnut forest hosts the Funtoukoselinos 2026 music festival. The event’s title is a play on the words fountouki meaning hazelnuts, and selini meaning moon, as the festival combines these two elements. On the night of August 12, when the festival takes place […]

05.08.2026 10:00

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Attacks on ships squeeze fuel routes from Hormuz to Black Sea

A widening series of attacks on merchant vessels across the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea and the Black Sea is squeezing energy exports and raising the cost of moving fuel, leaving consumers exposed to higher petrol and diesel prices even as crude markets respond to hopes of diplomacy.  Brent crude fell 1.2 per cent to […]

05.08.2026 09:59

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Christodoulides announces Cabinet reshuffle

President Nikos Christodoulides has exercised his constitutional powers to reshape the composition of the Cypriot government, announcing a series of…

05.08.2026 09:28

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

New UK PM Burnham takes to social media to challenge populist parties’ dominance

From discussing the merits of various pub snacks to making fun of his own appearance, Britain’s new prime minister is taking on populist parties such as Reform UK on the social media platforms where they have built a huge following. Andy Burnham’s natural ease in communicating with voters was one of the main reasons why […]

05.08.2026 09:10

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Russian strikes in Kyiv region kill 14, damage warehouses

Russian strikes around Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv killed fourteen people, injured 27 and damaged warehouses overnight, emergency service officials said on the Telegram messaging app. Air raid alerts lasted for more than an hour across the capital of 3 million, where the military administration said seven sites were pummelled in an assault that began after […]

05.08.2026 09:03

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

A little cloud, plenty of sunshine and highs of 39C

A seasonal low-pressure system is affecting the area, bringing mainly fine weather across Cyprus, with inland temperatures expected to climb to 39C on Wednesday. The weather will be mostly clear throughout the day, although periods of increased cloud cover are expected, initially along the coast and later mainly over the mountains and western areas. Winds […]

05.08.2026 08:38

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More than 100 drivers booked for speeding in nationwide police operation

More than 100 drivers were reported for speeding during a nationwide police operation carried out on Tuesday night, police said on Wednesday. According to a police statement, officers stopped 525 vehicles and checked 681 occupants as part of preventive checks conducted across the island. Police also carried out inspections at 45 premises aimed at tackling […]

05.08.2026 08:27

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Two arrested after police seize more than 2kg of cannabis in Nicosia

Two men, aged 51 and 47, were arrested on Tuesday in connection with a drug investigation after police seized more than two kilograms of cannabis, cash and other items in Nicosia district. According to police, the arrests were made by members of the drug squad (Ykan) following the collection and evaluation of intelligence. The first […]

05.08.2026 08:17

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Interest grows in shares for new Cyprus cooperative bank

Public interest in acquiring shares in Cyprus’ proposed new cooperative bank has been encouraging despite the August holiday period, according to the president of the Pancyprian Cooperative Holding and Cooperative Promotion Company Panicos Hambas. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Hambas said the response so far had been positive, even though many potential investors […]

05.08.2026 08:00

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