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Thanasis Nicolaou case adjourned until September 9

No substantive progress was made on Thursday in the private criminal prosecutions brought by the family of Thanasis Nicolaou, with the case adjourned until September 9 without entering into its merits. Proceedings began around midday, with the prosecution submitting a revised charge sheet before the court. During the hearing, counsel for the second defendant raised […]

09.07.2026 16:16

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Police investigate large street brawl in Xylofagou

Police are investigating a violent street fight involving an estimated 15 to 20 people in Xylofagou on Wednesday night, authorities reported on Thursday. Officers were called to the scene at around 9.40pm following reports of a melee. However, by the time police arrived, those involved had already fled. Investigators carried out extensive searches of the […]

09.07.2026 16:06

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Cyprus ‘ready’ for progress in EU-Turkey relations after talks resume

The Greek Cypriot side is “ready” for there to be “tangible steps” forward in relations between the European Union and Turkey should negotiations recommence in earnest following the next enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Thursday. “If, and as long as we see substantial progress on the Cyprus issue, […]

09.07.2026 15:50

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England’s best players don’t play in Premier League, says Norway coach

Norway coach Stale Solbakken dismissed suggestions that having Premier League-based players gives his team an advantage against England in their World Cup quarter-final, cheekily pointing out that their opponents’ star performers actually play elsewhere. Norway boast Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard among their Premier League contingent, but Solbakken noted that […]

09.07.2026 15:37

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Germany to buy US Tomahawks in shift towards own long-range capability

Germany will purchase Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States and station them on German soil, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday, in a shift from planned U.S. deployments to Germany’s own long-range strike capability. Merz told lawmakers he had sealed the deal with the U.S. government on the sidelines of a NATO summit in […]

09.07.2026 15:34

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XM: 10 specialized rapid-deployment tanks to support aerial firefighting operations

As part of the effort to repair the physical damage and revitalize the fire-stricken communities of Limassol, the XM Group announced, from the very first days of the tragic events of July 2025, that it would allocate €5 million. Part of this amount was immediately allocated to provide relief to residents who lost their homes, […]

09.07.2026 15:26

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Middle East tensions add pressure to Cyprus economy

Renewed tensions in the Middle East have added another layer of uncertainty for Cyprus, with economist Tassos Yiasemides warning that a prolonged crisis could slow the island’s economic growth. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Yiasemides said the latest flare-up in US-Iran relations has brought geopolitical risk back to the centre of the global […]

09.07.2026 15:08

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Govt denies that regulations prevent planning applications being processed

The interior ministry on Thursday denied claims by the Famagusta district government that pending regulations had caused the processing of planning permission applications for single-family homes to grind to a halt. It said that the regulations, as they currently stand, “specify eight provisions” wherein the construction of a single-family home may be permitted, as well […]

09.07.2026 14:47

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Cyprus food exports seek bigger US foothold through New York exhibition

Cyprus showcased its agri-food products at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2026, as part of a wider push to strengthen the island’s export presence in the US and other international markets.  The Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry said Cyprus took part in the New York exhibition from June 28 to 30, in cooperation with the Cyprus Trade Centre in New York, aiming to promote the […]

09.07.2026 14:42

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Why manual social media monitoring is no longer enough

The visibility gap every marketing team faces Brands are now investing significant resources in social media, creators, influencers, and digital partnerships, regardless of the industry in which they operate. Content creators, brand ambassadors, partners, corporate pages, and competitors generate a massive volume of content every day on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and X. The […]

09.07.2026 14:39

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Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Confirms Continued Year-Round Operations and Announces Exciting Winter Experiences

Limassol, Cyprus Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol, is pleased to confirm that the resort will continue welcoming guests throughout the winter season and will remain fully operational across all facilities. The resort’s accommodation, award-winning restaurants and bars, Kalloni Spa, leisure facilities, as well as its meetings and events spaces, will continue to […]

09.07.2026 14:31

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Authentic dishes for the Cyprus table

As the weather heats up, try these lighter options Tourlou- Tourlou/ Briam Tourlou or Briam is a classic Greek dish, a tray that smells like summer: Mediterranean vegetables, like aubergines, courgettes, okra, peppers, potatoes, any vegetables you like and tomatoes. Türlü (a Turkish word meaning mixed) is often compared to a Greek Ratatouille.I really love […]

09.07.2026 14:30

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Christodoulides informs small parties of Cyprus problem progress

The leaders of the three political parties which lost all their seats in parliament at May’s election, Dipa, the Ecologists’ Movement, and Edek, were on Thursday invited to the presidential palace to be informed by President Nikos Christodoulides of the latest developments on the Cyprus problem. All three made statements after the meeting, with Edek […]

09.07.2026 14:26

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UK PM-in-waiting vows to rebuild ‘hard power’ for more dangerous world

Britain’s likely next prime minister, Andy Burnham, has vowed to strengthen the nation’s armed forces and defence industry, arguing that a more dangerous world requires a renewed focus on “hard power”. Burnham, who is expected to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister on July 20, said he wanted investment in defence to help reindustrialise struggling […]

09.07.2026 14:19

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Trump’s visit a win for Erdogan, NATO tensions aside

Turkey put on a red-white-and-blue air show and named a new airport building after President Donald Trump, seeking to take its relationship with the U.S. to new heights at a NATO summit in Ankara, even as the U.S. leader lashed out at others in the defence alliance. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Trump at […]

09.07.2026 14:10

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Cyprus technology sector adds €3.95 billion to the economy

Cyprus services sector expands across all activities in 2024 Cyprus’ tertiary sector recorded growth across all economic activities in 2024, according to the findings of the services and transport survey released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Thursday. The survey showed that the production value of all sectors covered increased compared with 2023, highlighting […]

09.07.2026 14:10

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Fuel prices in Cyprus fall but still above pre-conflict levels

Fuel prices in Cyprus have fallen steadily in recent weeks but remain above the levels seen before tensions escalated between Israel and Iran, while uncertainty over developments in the region means it is impossible to predict how prices will move in the coming weeks, officials said on Thursday. Director of the Consumer Protection Service at […]

09.07.2026 14:04

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Cyprus airport traffic decline narrows in June

Passenger traffic at Cyprus’ two airports fell by 4.11 per cent in June, a smaller decline than the sharper losses recorded earlier in the year, according to Hermes Airports.  A total of 1.38 million passengers travelled through Larnaca and Paphos airports in June 2026, compared with 1.44 million in the same month last year.  The June figures point to a more contained slowdown […]

09.07.2026 13:34

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Volkswagen faces showdown as board meets to consider 100,000 job cuts

Volkswagen’s (VOWG.DE) proposal to cut up to ​100,000 jobs and close four German factories faces a major test on Thursday as the groups that control Europe’s largest carmaker ‌meet to discuss the plans, while workers protest against the overhaul. Faced with high costs and excess capacity at home, rising Chinese competition and US import tariffs, […]

09.07.2026 13:31

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Vassiliko Cement completes dividend payment

Vassiliko Cement Works Public Company Ltd has completed the payment of its approved dividend, with eligible shareholders receiving €0.23 per share as of July 7, 2026, the company announced. The dividend comprised €0.22 per share from the company’s 2025 profits and €0.01 per share from 2024 profits held in retained earnings. The payment was made […]

09.07.2026 13:31

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Bonnie Tyler, singer of ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’, dies at 75

The gravelly tone that made Bonnie Tyler’s singing instantly recognisable was the result of an accident. After an operation to remove vocal cord nodules in 1977, she was ordered to rest her voice. But one day she screamed in anger, permanently altering it. Six years on, the Welsh singer would release her best-known song, “Total […]

09.07.2026 13:21

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Island Oil expands fleet with two tanker acquisitions

Limassol-based Island Oil (Holdings) Ltd has announced the acquisition of two oil tankers, Island Polaris and Island Horizon, further expanding its owned fleet as it seeks to strengthen its position in marine fuel transportation.  The move forms part of the company’s long-term investment strategy, with Island Oil aiming to boost its logistics capabilities and support growing demand for […]

09.07.2026 13:02

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Putin rejects Ukraine peace talks, plans to escalate war, sources say

President Vladimir Putin is rejecting calls to negotiate peace with Kyiv, three sources close to the Kremlin told Reuters, with Ukraine’s recent drone strikes on Russia’s oil refineries and ports strengthening his resolve to keep fighting for now. Two of the sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that Putin was instead likely to escalate […]

09.07.2026 13:01

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Cyprus urges action for conflict-related sexual violence survivors at UN

Cyprus has called for stronger international action to support survivors of conflict-related sexual violence and end impunity for perpetrators, while highlighting the lasting impact of sexual violence during the 1974 Turkish invasion of the island. Speaking at a United Nations security council open debate on the women, peace and security agenda, Cyprus’ permanent representative to […]

09.07.2026 12:58

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