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Phone evidence dispute in cocaine trial

The prosecution and the defence squabbled on Thursday on the admissibility of phone communications as evidence in the ongoing trial of Giorgos ‘Zavrantonas’ Christodoulou. Christodoulou is on trial before Nicosia criminal court, facing charges of importing 15kg of cocaine with intent to sell. In 2022 he had been found guilty of possession with intent to […]

30.07.2026 21:28

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New financing scheme to support farmers

A new bridge loan scheme allowing farmers to access funding before receiving grants under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will be introduced this year, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Thursday. Speaking after a meeting with representatives of the banking sector, Panayiotou said the scheme would address a long-standing liquidity problem faced by farmers waiting […]

30.07.2026 20:57

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Migrant workers make up for 9 per cent of Cyprus’ workforce

Foreign workers are almost three times more likely to be subjected to forced labour than Cypriots, while accounting for around 9 per cent of Cyprus’ workforce, figures presented at an event marking World Day Against Human Trafficking showed on Thursday. Speaking at the event in Nicosia, head of the Step Up Stop Slavery initiative Katerina […]

30.07.2026 19:48

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Paphos-Polis highway tenders near, says minister

The government said Thursday that by year’s end it plans to get the wheels turning on a significant segment of the planned highway linking Paphos to Polis Chrysochous. Speaking in Paphos, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said they aim to come out with the call for tenders by the end of this year or beginning of […]

30.07.2026 19:31

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Voice and piano celebrate Paphos friendship

Love, passion and drama usually dominate the stage yet this upcoming concert brings another heartfelt emotion – friendship. The Voice & Piano Soirée at Technopolis 20 celebrates friendship, welcoming to the floor internationally acclaimed bass Andrew Robert Munn, mezzo-soprano Luzia Ostermann and Cypriot pianist Rami Sarieddine. The musical evening is set for Friday, July 31 […]

30.07.2026 19:28

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Cabinet approves grants for nursing students

The cabinet on Thursday approved a new annual grant scheme for undergraduate nursing and midwifery students, with Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides describing it as “a particularly important step towards addressing “perhaps the most pressing issue in the country’s health sector”; the shortage of nursing staff. Speaking after the cabinet meeting, Charalambides said the scheme would […]

30.07.2026 18:37

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Uefa to boycott World Cup if Fifa plans approved

UEFA’s member associations have unanimously voted to boycott the World Cup and other FIFA competitions in protest at FIFA’s plan to sell stakes to external investors in a subsidiary that will run the global governing body’s tournaments. The tournaments include the World Cup, the European governing body said in a statement. The decision was taken […]

30.07.2026 18:27

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Noma restaurant reopens in Copenhagen with new chef, set menu costs €900 with wine pairing

Copenhagen’s famed Noma restaurant is betting on a rapidly shifting seasonal menu to drive its next chapter when it reopens in the Danish capital under new leadership next week. Gone from the kitchen is co-founder and long-time executive head chef Rene Redzepi, who has promised to step back from daily operations after acknowledging past mistreatment […]

30.07.2026 18:02

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Kalo Chorio fire investigation reaches National Guard leadership

The investigation into the wildfire that erupted following a military exercise at the Kalo Chorio firing range has widened to examine decisions taken at the highest levels of the National Guard. According to information obtained by news outlet Reporteron Thursday, the disposal of some seven articles of ammunition was conducted as a training exercise intended […]

30.07.2026 18:01

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Better protection urged for migrant workers

Migrant workers need better access to information about their rights, to prevent their abuse by unscrupulous employers, speakers at a roundtable said on Thursday. The roundtable was held on the occasion of World Day Against Trafficking, observed every year on July 30. Attending were lawyers as well as representatives of the SEK and PEO trade […]

30.07.2026 17:57

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Paphos municipality clears branches left after emergency tree pruning

Paphos municipality on Thursday cleared tree branches left on a pavement near Archbishop Makarios III lyceum after residents raised concerns that they were obstructing pedestrians and creating a road safety hazard. The branches had been left on 1st April avenue following emergency tree pruning carried out by the fire service. According to the municipality, the […]

30.07.2026 17:43

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PM Tusk says Russian missile appears to have come down in eastern Poland

An object that came down in eastern Poland overnight appears to be a Russian missile, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday, after authorities found a crater and scattered debris in a field following reports of an explosion. It was the latest in a series of airspace incursions in countries on NATO’s eastern flank, […]

30.07.2026 17:38

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Demetra Holdings repurchases 4,440 of its own shares

Demetra Holdings Plc purchased 4,440 of its own shares on July 29, as part of an ongoing share buyback programme executed through The Cyprus Investment & Securities Corporation Ltd. The investment company announced the transaction on Thursday, in accordance with the regulatory frameworks set out by the Cyprus Stock Exchange and the Cyprus Securities and […]

30.07.2026 17:32

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Israel’s Hadassah expands footprint in Cyprus with plans for two new hospitals

The Israeli Hadassah Medical Organisation has formally launched its first European medical centre outside Israel in Limassol, marking the latest stage of a broader expansion into Cyprus. A blessing ceremony was held on Thursday at the Hadassah Medical Centre Limassol, attended by government representatives, business leaders and healthcare professionals. The ceremony was led by Bishop […]

30.07.2026 17:28

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Cyprus unemployment falls to 3 per cent in June, matching lowest in EU

Cyprus youth unemployment holds firm at 7.8 per cent Cyprus recorded one of the lowest unemployment rates in the European Union in June 2026, with joblessness on the island falling to 3 per cent, according to figures published by Eurostat on Thursday. Data released by the EU statistical office revealed that the seasonally adjusted jobless […]

30.07.2026 17:01

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CSTI undertaking sees 800 students become champions of change

The Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI) has successfully completed the project “Schools for Change: Pioneering the Path to a Plastic-Free Future”, an important initiative implemented in partnership with the TUI Care Foundation as part of the international “Keep Our Sand and Sea Plastic Free”programme. The project was supported by the Cyprus Environment Foundation through funding from the Conservation Collective, […]

30.07.2026 16:53

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TSO, energy markets association discuss efforts to make electricity cheaper

Delegations from the transmission system operator and the energy markets association discussed efforts to reduce electricity costs for households and businesses, and ways to make the new competitive energy market more efficient, both organisations said on Thursday. According to both sides, the energy markets association “presented proposals and positions on issues which fall within the […]

30.07.2026 16:38

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‘Sirens’ charity swim event returns to fundraise for Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society

For the second consecutive year, the Sirens are combining the power of the sea with the power of giving by organising the charitable swimming event Call of the Sirens 2026, in support of the work and services of the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society, with particular emphasis on the Arodafnousa Palliative Care Centre. The story of the […]

30.07.2026 16:37

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One in four Cyprus residents unable to afford annual holiday

Cyprus residents faced continued difficulty affording a week-long annual holiday in 2025, with Eurostat data released on Thursday showing that 27.6 per cent of people aged 16 and over could not afford a one-week break away from home. The figure placed Cyprus slightly above the European Union average, where 27.5 per cent of the population […]

30.07.2026 16:36

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Pyla torture defendants deny charges as trial set for October

Two men accused in the Pyla torture case pleaded not guilty before the Larnaca permanent criminal court on Thursday, with proceedings adjourned until October 8 as police continue investigating other suspects allegedly involved in the case. The 48-year-old and 27-year-old denied all charges arising from allegations that several victims were abducted and subjected to torture […]

30.07.2026 16:34

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Fire breaks out near Arsos as aircraft joins effort to contain blaze

Firefighters are at present battling a wildfire that broke out near the Limassol village of Arsos after flames spread through dry grass from a rubbish dump fire. Fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said the blaze had spread rapidly, prompting the mobilisation of both ground and aerial firefighting resources. Five fire engines have been deployed alongside […]

30.07.2026 16:27

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Cyprus tourism minister remains optimistic for stronger second half of the year

Koumis defends Cyprus tourism performance amidst global challenges Tourism revenue figures for May and the first five months of 2026 confirmed that Cyprus tourism has returned to a stable recovery path, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said on Thursday, following the release of data by the Statistical Service. In a written statement sent to […]

30.07.2026 16:24

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Heatwave drives rise in A&E admissions

Accident and emergency (A&E) departments at public hospitals across Cyprus have recorded an increased influx of patients as the ongoing heatwave continues to drive up heat-related illnesses, state health services organisation (Okypy) spokesman Charalambos Charilaou said on Thursday. “There is internal population movement to coastal areas and increased tourist traffic, and several incidents end up […]

30.07.2026 16:16

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Bank of England keeps interest rates on hold at 3.75 per cent

The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold as expected on Thursday, but a third policymaker backed a rate hike due to renewed conflict between the United States and Iran. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 to keep rates at 3.75 per cent rather than the 7-2 split most ​economists polled by Reuters had […]

30.07.2026 16:02

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