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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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Lidl Plus competition to see 30 kids start school year with new laptops, tablets

With the upcoming transition from the summer holidays to the new academic year, Lidl Cyprus firmly confirms its commitment to standing by its consumers and their families by offering affordable quality options with meaningful reward initiatives. Within this framework, the company announces the launch of a major “Back to School” competition through the Lidl Plus […]

24.08.2026 16:48

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Greek Cypriot woman arrested in north for shoplifting

A Greek Cypriot woman appeared in court in northern Nicosia on Monday, accused of having stolen cosmetic goods and orange juice from the Erulku hypermarket in the village of Neo Chorio in the north. Turkish Cypriot police officer Mahmut Kolcu told the court that the theft had occurred shortly after midday on Tuesday last week, […]

24.08.2026 16:31

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Cyprus barley yield set for sharp rise, EU forecast shows

Cyprus is forecast to see a significant rise in barley yield this year, according to the monthly crop monitoring bulletin published on Monday by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC). The JRC predicts a yield of 2.28 tonnes per hectare for the island this year, compared with an average of 1.76 tonnes per hectare […]

24.08.2026 16:08

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Young foreigner drowns in Limassol sea

A 21-year-old foreign national drowned in the sea off Limassol at noon on Monday near the old port dock. The police said the man was on his way out of the sea when he lost consciousness for reasons still under investigation. Beachgoers pulled him unconscious out of the water and he was taken to hospital, […]

24.08.2026 15:47

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Cypriot superstitions: the ancient beliefs still alive today

For generations, Cypriots viewed misfortune as more than simple bad luck. Across the island, rituals, charms and protective practices were used to ward off harm and bring order to an uncertain world. Today, these customs are often grouped under the label of superstition. But according to anthropologist Theodoros Kyriakides, they once formed part of a […]

24.08.2026 15:30

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Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate in Nevada as fire threatens Reno

Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated this weekend from the area of Reno, Nevada, and many others were under orders to leave on Sunday as a wildfire reached the outskirts of the state’s third-most-populous city. About 42,000 residents have been displaced or are in active evacuations with an additional 45,000 in “be prepared […]

24.08.2026 15:24

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Commissioner says qualified ‘yes’ to CCTV systems in public places

Municipalities are allowed to install security cameras in public places in the name of safety and protection, however before doing so they are obliged to carry out a General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) impact study, which they must submit to the data protection authority, commissioner Maria Christofidou said on Monday. Christofidou said surveillance cameras and […]

24.08.2026 15:22

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Lifeguard certification overhaul launched amid staffing crisis

Cyprus is overhauling how lifeguards are certified, with the process moving to a professional standard overseen by the human resources development authority (Anad). Speaking on Politis Radio, Oekydy-SEK secretary-general George Constantinou said a new standard has been devised to evaluate candidates’ knowledge and skills. It replaces the system previously run by the lifeguard federation, as […]

24.08.2026 15:08

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Cyprus reaffirms solidarity with Ukraine on independence anniversary

Cyprus has expressed its support for Ukraine on the occasion of the country’s 35th anniversary of independence. In a post on X, the foreign ministry congratulated its Ukrainian counterpart and the people of Ukraine on their Independence Day, stating “Cyprus stands by Ukraine”. In June, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha thanked Cyprus for its “leadership […]

24.08.2026 15:05

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Serena and Alcaraz form dream team for US Open mixed doubles

Serena Williams will make her competitive return to the U.S. Open alongside defending men’s singles champion Carlos Alcaraz after the pair received a wildcard for the mixed doubles event, tournament organisers said on Saturday. It will be Williams’ first competitive appearance at Flushing Meadows since 2022. The American, a 23-times Grand Slam singles champion and […]

24.08.2026 15:04

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Relief for Moni sewage plant coming as water board propels Vati upgrading

Cesspit sewage currently being sent to the overburdened water recycling treatment plant in Moni could be handled by the plant in Vati as early as September, with the ongoing upgrade at Vati expected to be wrapped up before the end of the year. Next week the Water Development Department will meet the Vati contractor – […]

24.08.2026 14:55

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Minister Urges Cyprus Football Clubs to Settle Social Insurance Debts

The Minister of Labour, Marinos Mousiouttas, has appealed to football clubs to enrol in a scheme for the repayment of…

24.08.2026 14:31

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National Guard unveils domestic drone laboratory

The National Guard has acquired the capability to design and produce small unmanned aerial systems. Chief Lieutenant General Emmanouel Theodorou visited the newly established laboratory, where he was briefed on the force’s capabilities in designing and producing drones domestically, alongside prospects for their further development and operational use. According to the army’s announcement, the new […]

24.08.2026 14:21

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Greek Cypriot woman to face military court in north

A 45-year-old Greek Cypriot woman arrested at the Ayios Dhometios checkpoint is due to appear before a Turkish military court in Nicosia on Thursday. The woman is being held at a police station in north Nicosia pending her court appearance. She was detained on Saturday by Turkish Cypriot police as she was exiting the Ayios […]

24.08.2026 14:15

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Cypriot investment firm pays €100,000 settlement to CySEC over possible breaches

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) announced on Monday that it has reached a €100,000 settlement with RoboMarkets Ltd over possible breaches of investment services and financial markets rules. CySEC said the settlement concerns possible violations of the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated Markets Law of 2017 and EU Regulation 600/2014. The settlement […]

24.08.2026 14:12

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Police warn of no ‘magic solutions’ as road deaths reach 26

Cyprus has recorded 26 road deaths since the start this year, with motorcyclists accounting for more than half the toll following the death of a 30-year-old rider on Sunday night. Police spokesperson Vyron Vyronos appealed to drivers to observe the highway code and to remember that their lives are at risk every moment they spend […]

24.08.2026 14:10

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Trump’s Kim gambit deepens doubts over US reliability at a key moment for Asia

Donald Trump’s olive branch to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un at the expense of a long-standing ally comes at a pivotal moment for U.S. security ties in Asia, as partners from Japan to India reassess how much they can rely on Washington. The U.S. president’s abrupt decision to cut back military drills with South Korea […]

24.08.2026 14:05

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Aviation body voices ‘deep concern’ over Turkish airspace violations

The flight safety foundation said on Monday that it holds “deep” concern over Turkey’s continued violations with military aircraft and drones within the Nicosia Flight Information Region (FIR). In a statement responding to recent press coverage, the air traffic controllers’ union announcement and from the civil aviation authority, the foundation said it “expresses its strong […]

24.08.2026 13:36

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A festival for all: TeraVibes returns to the scene

Some three years ago, TeraVibes’ humble beginnings started as little more than a few friends jamming in a village garden.  There was no grand plan, and certainly no expectation that anyone beyond their immediate circle would take interest.  As the name suggests, the festival was birthed in Tera, an idyllic repose in the foothills of […]

24.08.2026 13:18

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Costa in Cyprus in early September as part of ‘Tour des Capitales’

Nicosia will be one of the stops on European Council president Antonio Costa’s annual ‘Tour des Capitales’ starting on Tuesday, focusing on defence, competitiveness, enlargement and support towards Ukraine. Costa is expected to be in Cyprus between September 1 and 4, right after Greece. The purpose of the contacts is also to hear the views […]

24.08.2026 13:11

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Alpha Bank repurchases over a million shares for €4.67m

Alpha Bank S.A. repurchased 1,010,005 of its own shares for a total consideration of €4,672,857.51 between August 14, 2026 and August 21, 2026. The bank publicly announced the financial transactions on Monday, following up on its previous corporate update issued on July 31, 2026. The acquisitions were carried out under the framework of the bank’s […]

24.08.2026 13:02

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Eurobank joins ‘All children with school supplies’ campaign

Dozens of schoolbags, pencil cases, stationery, books, fairytales and educational toys have been collected to cover the basic needs of vulnerable children and families across Cyprus, through a campaign run by Eurobank Limited and the Cyprus Volunteerism Coordinative Council. Eurobank said in a press release on Monday that the ‘All children with school supplies’ campaign […]

24.08.2026 12:59

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Lottery giant Allwyn spends €6.97m on share repurchases

International gaming giant Allwyn AG repurchased 496,449 of its own shares for an aggregate consideration of €6,972,174.76 between August 17, 2026 and August 21, 2026. The company formally announced the share acquisition on Monday, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme originally disclosed on June 4, 2026. All open-market transactions were executed on Euronext […]

24.08.2026 12:37

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