Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus awaits Greece’s call, fire chief says

Cyprus stands ready to offer Greece’s authorities “whatever they want” as the country battles ongoing wildfires in the west of its Attica region, fire brigade chief Nikos Longinos said on Monday. “Things are not easy. The intensity of the wind is unfortunately constantly carrying the fire forth. It is changing course, creating hot spots. A […]

03.08.2026 14:41

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Ioannou rejects municipalities’ funding claims

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou on Monday rejected claims that the government was driving municipalities towards “financial suffocation”, announcing that state funding would rise to €156 million by 2027. Responding to Monday’s three-hour work stoppage by the Union of Cyprus Municipalities, Ioannou said the previous government and the union had agreed that state funding for the […]

03.08.2026 14:23

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New CyI study creates island’s first nationwide tree-level biomass, carbon inventory

For the first time, Cyprus has a nationwide inventory of the biomass and carbon stored by its trees. Developed by researchers at The Cyprus Institute, the new study provides the first tree-level inventory of biomass and carbon stocks across the island, creating a new tool for monitoring forests and supporting climate adaptation. The inventory was […]

03.08.2026 14:22

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President ‘proud’ of achievements at Commonwealth Games

Cyprus achieved a total of 12 medals and finished in 14th place in the overall standings at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, which led to President Nikos Christodoulides expressing praise on Monday. “With feelings of pride, I warmly congratulate our athletes who represented the Republic of Cyprus at the Commonwealth Games, and gave us […]

03.08.2026 14:05

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A Letter to the children from Limassol who inspired us

By Konstantina Logotheti There are moments that stay with us forever. Moments when a single sound, a single word, or a single smile is enough to make time stand still. For me, one such moment came on the evening of 9 July 2026. I heard the word “Cyprus”, followed by silence. Everything around me faded […]

03.08.2026 14:04

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FIT launches new three-year Paramedic – Ambulance Crew programme

Frederick Institute of Technology (FIT) has announced the launch of its new three-year Paramedic – Ambulance Crew programme, which has been successfully evaluated and accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA). The programme has been designed to meet the requirements of the new legislation governing the legally regulated […]

03.08.2026 14:02

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Cyprus retail trade records another solid month in June

Cyprus’ retail sector continued its strong performance in June 2026, with both the value and volume of sales rising compared with a year earlier, according to figures released on Monday by Cystat. The state statistical service said the turnover value index of retail trade, excluding motor vehicles, increased by 8.3 per cent year on year […]

03.08.2026 13:51

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RetailCura becomes M&S strategic franchise partner for Cyprus, Romania

As of August 2026, RetailCura Holdings Ltd became M&S’ strategic franchise partner for Cyprus and Romania, bringing together its two long-standing franchise partners in Cyprus, Symeonides Fashion House Limited and Voici La Mode Limited, on a 50-50 partnership. This marks an important milestone for the M&S brand, creating one unified M&S business across the two […]

03.08.2026 13:49

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Cypriot shipping executive calls for free and safe passage through Hormuz

Cypriot shipping executive Thomas Kazakos has taken the International Chamber of Shipping’s (ICS) campaign for a toll-free Strait of Hormuz to Bahrain’s Foreign Minister, as the industry steps up pressure for the restoration of safe and unrestricted passage through one of the world’s most important maritime routes. The ICS Secretary General met Bahrain’s Foreign Minister […]

03.08.2026 13:00

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Frederick Uni’s H₂Zero Research Unit assesses technical, economic potential of SMRs

Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are attracting growing interest as a reliable low-carbon technology, capable of complementing renewable energy sources (RES) while providing a foundation for hydrogen production and desalination systems. However, their economic viability depends largely on reactor capacity, capital cost trends, financing conditions and deployment readiness. A recent techno-economic analysis by the H₂Zero Research […]

03.08.2026 12:53

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Bidding war for easyJet enters final stretch as Castlelake deadline extended

EasyJet on Monday extended the deadline for suitor ​Castlelake to decide whether to make ‌a firm takeover offer, bringing it into line with the deadline facing Apollo (APO.N) as the bidding war for ​the budget carrier enters a decisive ​week. Here are some details:

03.08.2026 12:46

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XM Group receives 15 honours at Cyprus Marketing Awards

XM Group received significant new distinctions at the recent Cyprus Marketing Achievement Awards 2025 and Digital Marketing Awards 2024. The awards recognise marketing strategies and campaigns that stand out for their creativity and effectiveness, enhancing companies’ public profile and strengthening customer loyalty. The awards ceremony took place at Ayia Napa Marina on July 10, 2026, […]

03.08.2026 12:28

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New inventory of biomass and carbon stocks to help measure fires’ impacts

A new study from the Cyprus Institute has delivered the island’s first-ever inventory of tree biomass and carbon stocks, supporting the assessment of impacts of droughts and forest fires and measures and guiding climate adaptation strategies.  “For the first time, we have the ability to monitor the trees of Cyprus with a precision that was […]

03.08.2026 12:26

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Eurobank offering waiver of annual fee, for first year, to premium credit cards

At a time when security, flexibility and convenience are top priorities for every traveller, Eurobank is offering solutions that meet modern needs through its premium Gold Credit Visa and Platinum Credit Mastercard credit cards. With no annual fee for the first year, customers have the opportunity to experience a comprehensive package of benefits that combines […]

03.08.2026 12:06

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British father allowed to return home for son’s funeral

The British father accused of negligence after his son fell to his death from a fourth-floor window of a seafront hotel in the Paphos district village of Chlorakas was on Monday granted permission to travel to the United Kingdom to attend the child’s funeral. The Paphos district court temporarily lifted the restrictive measures imposed on […]

03.08.2026 12:06

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Wales withdraw support for Infantino re-election

Wales said it will withdraw support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid for a new term from 2027-2031 after his failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup’s commercial rights. FIFA’s ambitious plan to unlock up to $4.2 billion from private investors by selling a roughly 20% stake in a new entity […]

03.08.2026 11:59

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Trump is hailing it as a ‘breakthrough’, but will Hamas actually disarm in Gaza?

Martin Kear, University of Sydney US President Donald Trump has announced that Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza have…

03.08.2026 11:58

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Woman arrested for smuggling animal products, behaving aggressively

A 43-year-old woman was arrested after customs officers found 28 kilograms’ worth of animal products in her vehicle as she attempted to cross southwards at the Dherynia crossing point, before being re-arrested after “displaying aggressive behaviour” while her vehicle was being inspected, the customs department said on Monday. The car was stopped for checks at […]

03.08.2026 11:45

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Island Oil sponsors post-graduate scholarship at University of Cyprus

Island Oil will contribute towards a scholarship for a newly admitted University of Cyprus student joining the MA in Peace, Conflict and Democracy for the 2026/2027 academic year. The scholarship will support a student accepted into the programme offered by the university’s Social and Political Sciences department, extending the company’s cooperation with the institution. Announcing […]

03.08.2026 11:06

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Customs officers seize three watches at Larnaca airport

Three watches, with an approximate combined value of €57,000, were seized by customs officers at Larnaca airport, the customs department said on Monday. According to the department, the watches were found in the luggage of a passenger who had arrived at the airport on an inbound flight from Switzerland. The man, a Cypriot citizen, had […]

03.08.2026 10:58

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Liverpool beaten as injury concerns grow

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola was hopeful that Jeremie Frimpong had avoided injury during their 4-2 pre-season defeat by Leeds United in Chicago on Sunday after the defender asked to be substituted midway through the second half. Liverpool can ill afford to lose the 25-year-old with the club already suffering several injury setbacks ahead of the […]

03.08.2026 10:51

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Eleven arrested in overnight police operations

A total of 11 people were across the island overnight during overnight operations to tackle petty crime, the police said on Monday. The arrests were made for a range of alleged offences, including drug possession, living in Cyprus without the requisite residence documents, causing grievous bodily harm, malicious damage and traffic violations. As part of […]

03.08.2026 10:43

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Eurobank spends over €2.4m on share buyback programme

Greek lender Eurobank S.A. executed a €2.46 million share buyback between July 27, 2026 and July 31, 2026 as part of its ongoing capital management programme, the Greek lender announced on August 3, 2026. The transaction saw the financial institution repurchase a total of 556,717 own shares traded on the Euronext Athens exchange over the […]

03.08.2026 10:34

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Cyprus property valuation association warns against relying on online estimates

A Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) member association representing property valuers has warned that online property valuation tools and automated valuation systems should only be treated as indicative estimates and cannot replace assessments carried out by qualified professionals. Specifically, the property valuers’ association, responding to the growing use of digital platforms and automated […]

03.08.2026 10:26

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