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Electronic platform planned to speed up violence cases

The creation of an electronic platform aimed at helping authorities prevent and respond to incidents of violence more quickly was discussed on Tuesday at a meeting chaired by Justice Minister Costas Fitiris. The meeting was the second held on the proposed system. The platform aims to improve coordination between services dealing with violence cases. The […]

04.08.2026 15:13

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Nicosia EOA signs water management deal with Israel’s Mekorot

All countries in the region have “a responsibility to protect water resources” and in this context the Nicosia district government organisation EOA signed a memorandum of cooperation on Tuesday with Israeli national water company Mekorot for the sustainable management of its water resources. Nicosia EOA president Constantinos Yiorkadjis said the district organisation continued to invest […]

04.08.2026 15:08

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Teen dies after Limassol car crash

A 17-year-old boy from Romania died in a Limassol hospital on Tuesday after being seriously injured in a traffic accident on Sunday. Mario Gabriel was riding a motorcycle when it collided with a car driven by a 37-year-old man on Spyrou Araouzou Street at around 1am on Sunday morning. He was taken to a private […]

04.08.2026 15:00

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August festivals not to miss

One Love Cyprus Festival: Until August 2 Some of the month’s festivals have already begun and at Val’s Place overlooking the Argaka-Pomos bay in Paphos, the One Love Cyprus Festival is currently on. Reggae vibes, camping, DJ performances, arts and crafts and comedy shows make up the festival’s 2026 agenda. www.onelovefestivalcy.com Taste of Cyprus Festival: […]

04.08.2026 15:00

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Cyprus’ endangered birds to be protected by new EU-backed project

Six organisations have joined forces to protect three of Cyprus’ most iconic birds of prey through a new EU co-funded conservation programme aimed at tackling the main threats driving their decline. The long-term project focuses on safeguarding the griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus), Bonelli’s eagle (Aquila fasciata) and the long-legged buzzard (Buteo rufinus) by addressing the […]

04.08.2026 14:53

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Christodoulides: Electricity prices remain government’s top priority

Reducing electricity prices remains the government’s top priority, according to President Nikos Christodoulides, who also said he will decide in 2027 whether to seek a second term, dismissing suggestions that his administration is already operating in campaign mode. In a wide-ranging interview with ANT1 on Monday night, the president also addressed pension reform, energy policy, […]

04.08.2026 14:34

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Cyprus collects nearly €2m in single month from new €3 online shopping duty

Cyprus’s appetite for low-cost online shopping has produced an unexpectedly large return for the state, with the new €3 customs duty generating almost €2 million in July alone.  During the first month of the measure, Customs processed 650,000 chargeable items contained in 160,000 parcels, according to customs department spokesman George Constantinou, speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA).   At €3 for […]

04.08.2026 14:30

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Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship struck in Hormuz

An attack on a vessel near the Strait of Hormuz and a rebound in oil prices on Tuesday underscored doubts that the U.S.-Iran war was nearing a resolution, as Tehran pushed back against President Donald Trump’s assertion that talks were under way. Oil prices rose nearly 3% after a steep selloff in the previous session […]

04.08.2026 14:10

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Demetra purchases 4,130 shares in latest CSE buyback

Demetra Holdings Plc bought another 4,130 of its own shares this week, spending €6,091.75 as it continued the share buyback programme launched last month.  The shares were acquired at €1.475 each through the Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation Limited (CISCO), according to the company’s latest filing.  The purchase marks a sharp increase from Friday’s transaction, when Demetra bought just 34 shares for €49.81. However, the volumes recorded throughout the programme have […]

04.08.2026 14:01

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Celebrating all that traditional Cyprus fruit has to offer

For those not familiar with the rural Paphos village of Nata, its annual summer festival may feel under the radar. Yet the Prickly Pear Festival has been happening there for 31 years and this week, it returns for its latest edition. Hardcore fans of tradition, rural life and roadtrips join local residents each year to […]

04.08.2026 14:00

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National Bank of Greece expected to benefit from higher ECB rate outlook

The National Bank of Greece’s first-half performance has exceeded initial expectations, prompting Beta Securities to upgrade its forecasts for 2026 following the group’s stronger-than-anticipated results and a more favourable interest rate environment. In its report, the findings of which were shared by business outlet Newmoney, the brokerage said the bank reported underlying net profit of […]

04.08.2026 13:41

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Cyprus beach among Europe’s finest in 2026 ranking

Ayia Napa’s Nissi Beach secures second spot in European beach index Cyprus’ Nissi Beach has been ranked the second best beach in Europe for 2026, offering another boost to the island’s tourism appeal as officials say the sector has returned to a stable recovery path despite recent regional challenges. The ranking, compiled by UK travel […]

04.08.2026 13:32

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Royal chapel to remain closed until August 14

The Royal Chapel of Ayia Aikaterini in Pyrga will remain closed to the public until August 14, the Department of Antiquities announced on Monday. The department said the chapel had been closed for “operational reasons” and apologised for any inconvenience caused. The chapel, also known as St Catherine’s, is one of Cyprus’ best preserved medieval […]

04.08.2026 13:31

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Three arrested in Limassol over assault and extortion investigation

Three men were arrested in Limassol on Monday in connection with an investigation into alleged offences including conspiracy to commit a felony, causing actual bodily harm and demanding property with threats. According to police, the suspects, aged 25, 23 and 21, were arrested under court warrants over their alleged involvement in the offences, which were […]

04.08.2026 13:19

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More than 1 in 3 people in Cyprus buy event tickets online

Cypriots embrace online ticket buying for concerts and events Cyprus recorded a higher-than-average rate of online event ticket purchases in 2025, according to figures released by Eurostat on Tuesday, as digital buying continued to gain momentum across the European Union. The figures showed that 34.1 per cent of people in Cyprus had purchased tickets online […]

04.08.2026 13:18

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Fire near Limnatis contained

A wildfire which broke out between the Limassol district villages of Lania and Limnatis was contained by firefighters, forestry department spokesman Glafkos Kyriacou said on Tuesday. He told the Cyprus News Agency that once the alarm was raised, the department deployed seven fire engines, a tanker, two earth movers, and 45 forest firefighters to tackle […]

04.08.2026 13:16

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9,500 people to receive government-subsidised holidays

Subsidy programmes offered by the labour ministry are expected to allow around 9,500 people to organise summer holidays this year, with the ministry offering subsidies for both low-income pensioners and workers. Labour ministry officer Michalis Loizou told the Cyprus News Agency that over 7,500 applications have been filed by low-income pensioners for summer holiday subsidies, […]

04.08.2026 13:06

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Woman arrested in connection with Larnaca cocaine seizure

Police on Monday arrested a 34-year-old woman as part of an ongoing investigation into a drug case uncovered in Larnaca in March. Her arrest followed evidence obtained during the investigation into the seizure of 359 grammes of cocaine, a small quantity of cannabis resin, two precision scales, cash and two mobile phones. A 34-year-old man […]

04.08.2026 12:56

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Animal Party to meet Fidias’ Direct Democracy Cyprus

The Animal Party on Tuesday announced that it had accepted an invitation sent to it by social media influencer Fidias Panayiotou’s Direct Democracy Cyprus to hold a meeting and an “exchange of views”. According to the party, the meeting will take place at parliament on Thursday afternoon. The party said it “welcomes any invitation for […]

04.08.2026 11:51

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Woman remains in intensive care after supermarket stabbing

A 22-year-old woman who was stabbed multiple times in a supermarket in northern Nicosia remained in intensive care on Tuesday, though it was reported that her condition had stabilised overnight. According to news website Bugun Kibris, the woman’s haemoglobin levels stabilised, meaning that the rate at which she is losing blood has been curtailed, but […]

04.08.2026 11:30

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Filipina Eala lives up to the hype with Washington triumph

Few young players on the WTA Tour have experienced the level of expectation and support Alexandra Eala has received since she earned a place on the elite women’s circuit, and on Monday the Filipina showed what all the fuss is about by winning the Washington Open. Eala capped her breakthrough run by rallying to defeat […]

04.08.2026 10:50

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Bank of Cyprus posts €252 million first-half profit, raises dividend

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Tuesday reported profit after tax of €252 million for the first six months of 2026, a 7 per cent increase year-on-year. It also announced a 20 per cent higher interim dividend, with the lender pointing to strong lending growth, resilient asset quality and a robust capital position. Specifically, the […]

04.08.2026 10:47

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England and Wales record driest-ever July

England and Wales experienced their driest July on record, the Met Office said on Monday, citing provisional data. The UK – which comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – received just 35% of average July rainfall, making it the driest July nationally since 1868.Southern England saw its driest month ever recorded in a series […]

04.08.2026 10:43

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Paphos university wins competitive Horizon Europe funding to drive research reform

Neapolis University Paphos will lead a three-year European research partnership with University College London (UCL), the University of Barcelona and Greece’s KMOP, after securing Horizon Europe funding in a Twinning call that attracted nearly 2,000 proposals. The project, GENDRIVE – Gender Equality as a Driver of Research Excellence and Careers in Research and Innovation Institutions, is […]

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