Rising tariffs and import fees weigh on Shein Hong Kong flotation
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Rising tariffs and import fees weigh on Shein Hong Kong flotation

Shein is seeking to raise up to $1.77 billion in Hong Kong at a valuation of just $27bn, barely a quarter of its 2022 price tag, as tariffs in the US and Europe put its low-cost business model under growing pressure.  The fast-fashion group began taking orders on Monday for 280 million shares priced between HK$47.60 […]

25.08.2026 06:20
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Why better communication matters for seafarers
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Why better communication matters for seafarers

Filipino seafarers and their families are being offered specialist workshops to manage the psychological pressures of constant connectivity, with Cyprus-based MHSS managing director Mariana Charalambous and clinical psychologist Karen Ibanez warning that problems at home increasingly follow crew members onboard. While improved internet access has become one of the industry’s greatest advances in crew welfare, […]

25.08.2026 06:00
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Cyprus’ visa waiver bid stalls as US reviews scheme
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Cyprus’ visa waiver bid stalls as US reviews scheme

Cyprus’ bid to join the United States’ visa waiver programme remains on hold, as Washington undertakes a re-evaluation of the scheme and continues to withhold new admissions. According to competent sources reported in the Cyprus News Agency, the technical progress made by Cyprus towards meeting the requirements for inclusion has been confirmed by American authorities. […]

25.08.2026 04:24
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Our View: Keeping Lara beach in its natural state is non-negotiable
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Our View: Keeping Lara beach in its natural state is non-negotiable

It is very worrying that the law breaking on Lara beach by some individuals who decided to camp there has triggered a debate about setting up an ‘organised beach’. By ‘organised’ beach, the deputy mayor of Inia, Yiangos Tsivikos, meant the setting up of sunbeds and umbrellas plus, presumably, facilities such as a café, a […]

25.08.2026 04:20
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US removes Syria from terrorism sponsor list, lifting major investment obstacle
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US removes Syria from terrorism sponsor list, lifting major investment obstacle

The United States removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism on Monday, lifting what Damascus says was the last major impediment to investing in the country as Washington deepens ties to the new Syrian government. The removal, posted on the United States Treasury’s website, took effect after a 45-day congressional review period […]

24.08.2026 23:12
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North to introduce e-visa for Armenians, Nigerians, Syrians
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North to introduce e-visa for Armenians, Nigerians, Syrians

The Turkish Cypriot authorities are to introduce an e-visa for citizens of Armenia, Nigeria, and Syria who wish to visit the north, ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel has said, bringing to an end the current system, wherein citizens of those three countries must apply for a full visa in advance of visiting the island’s northern third. […]

24.08.2026 22:34
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Swimmer Antoniou takes Cyprus’ first 2026 Mediterranean Games gold
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Swimmer Antoniou takes Cyprus’ first 2026 Mediterranean Games gold

Swimmer Kalia Antoniou on Monday night won Cyprus’ first gold medal of this year’s Mediterranean Games in the Italian city of Taranto, winning the 100m freestyle final for the second time in her career. Antoniou, who won the same event in 2022, recorded a time of 54.6 seconds to take the gold medal, finishing just […]

24.08.2026 21:46
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Gerapetritis on interconnector sea dispute: Greece will exercise sovereign rights
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Gerapetritis on interconnector sea dispute: Greece will exercise sovereign rights

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis on Monday stressed that Greece will “fully exercise its sovereign rights” in the eastern Mediterranean, with it foreseen that the country’s plans to build an electricity cable to Cyprus may bring to the fore its maritime territorial dispute with Turkey. He was asked during an appearance on Greek television channel […]

24.08.2026 21:13
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Christodoulides stresses support for Ukraine in Coalition of the willing summit
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Christodoulides stresses support for Ukraine in Coalition of the willing summit

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday stressed his support for “the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Ukraine, within its internationally recognised borders” as he partook in a videoconference of the ‘Coalition of the willing’ – a group of over 30 countries which have pledged support for Ukraine. The videoconference was held to mark the 35th anniversary […]

24.08.2026 21:03
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US announces expansion of sanctions in ‘economic onslaught’ on Iran
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US announces expansion of sanctions in ‘economic onslaught’ on Iran

President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday announced an expansion of secondary sanctions it can impose on entities and countries that maintain business ties with Iran around the world as Washington significantly ratchets up economic pressure on Tehran with the war nearing its 6-month mark. At a press conference, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled what he […]

24.08.2026 21:00
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Reservoir levels over double from same time last year
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Reservoir levels over double from same time last year

The amount of water currently held in the island’s reservoirs is more than double that held at the same time last year, figures from the Water Development Department showed on Monday. Total storage comes to 111 million cubic metres (MCM) or 38.2 per cent of capacity. This time last year, water reserves stood at 43.9 […]

24.08.2026 19:42
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Market stalls, street food and a gin bar at Late Summer Festival
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Market stalls, street food and a gin bar at Late Summer Festival

The picturesque village of Kathikas invites the public to an exciting event that brings together local producers, artisans and musicians. The Kathikas Late Summer Festival on September 6 will fill the heart of the village with street food, market stalls, experience corners and activities for all ages. More than 50 stalls will be set up […]

24.08.2026 19:18
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€95 million approved for electricity grid upgrades
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€95 million approved for electricity grid upgrades

The government announced on Monday that €95 million has been approved for major upgrades of the national electricity grid, with the associated targeted actions expected to expand the grid’s capacity and allow for greater penetration of renewables into the energy mix. The €95 million investment is co-financed by the European Union to the tune of […]

24.08.2026 18:31
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Criticism over Barcelona youth camp in north
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Criticism over Barcelona youth camp in north

Elam on Monday slammed a football training camp for youths organised in the north of the island by Spanish club FC Barcelona, with the party especially outraged with the term ‘northern Cyprus’ featuring on the club’s official website. Dubbed ‘Lefkosa Camp’, the event will take place from September 7 to 11, and then from September […]

24.08.2026 18:30
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University of Cyprus racing team takes second place in Romania
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University of Cyprus racing team takes second place in Romania

The University of Cyprus Formula racing team secured second place overall at Formula Student Romania with its student-built Odysseia single-seater. The team was established in 2019 by students from the university’s mechanical and manufacturing engineering department and now has more than 50 members from various disciplines. Formula Student competitions bring together university students, challenging them […]

24.08.2026 17:47
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Greek Cypriots supplying Turkish Cypriots with electricity
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Greek Cypriots supplying Turkish Cypriots with electricity

The transmission system operator (TSO) is on Monday evening providing electricity to the Turkish Cypriot community, assistant operations director Harry Zavallis said, with faults experienced over the weekend continuing to cause problems in the north’s energy supply. He confirmed to the Cyprus Mail that an agreement reached will see between 20 and 50 megawatts supplied […]

24.08.2026 17:30
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Ceferin rules out Fifa presidency bid
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Ceferin rules out Fifa presidency bid

FIFA President Gianni Infantino laid out his manifesto for reelection as the champion of poorer soccer nations on Sunday as UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin ruled out running against him but said he thought there would be an opposition candidate. Almost a month after Infantino tabled his now abandoned proposal to create a commercial body for […]

24.08.2026 17:13
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Fidias told to do his energy homework
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Fidias told to do his energy homework

Owners of commercial solar parks on Monday took to task the leader of the Direct Democracy party Fidias Panayiotou, who claimed businesses could slash their prices by as much as 20 per cent and still make a profit. Earlier, Panayiotou had publicly urged President Nikos Christodoulides to intervene in the matter of high electricity prices. […]

24.08.2026 17:10
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PULL&BEAR reopens Mall of Cyprus store with new look
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PULL&BEAR reopens Mall of Cyprus store with new look

Pull&Bear is strengthening its presence in Cyprus with the reopening of its store at Mall of Cyprus on Thursday, August 27, 2026, featuring a new retail concept that reflects the brand’s evolving aesthetic and technological approach. Spanning more than 750 square metres, the store introduces a digital-first, minimalist design that brings together a variety of […]

24.08.2026 17:04
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Consumer alert issued in Cyprus over 65 unsafe products
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Consumer alert issued in Cyprus over 65 unsafe products

Cyprus authorities were recently alerted to 65 non-food products posing potential health and safety risks, the Consumer Protection Service said on Monday. The products were identified in the markets of various EU member states before being reported through the European Union’s Safety Gate rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. The reported products span a […]

24.08.2026 16:52
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