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Bank of Cyprus named Cyprus’ best digital bank

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) has been named Cyprus’ Best Digital Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, recognising the lender’s digital achievements during the evaluation period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. The bank said the award reflects a series of major digital innovations introduced during 2025, including the integration of […]

30.07.2026 12:06

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Cyta reports major investments and digital overhaul

Board points to stronger finances and digital progress The Cyta board of directors on Thursday presented its report covering its February 2024 to July 2026 term, describing the period as one marked by major transformation, strategic reforms and significant investments aimed at strengthening the organisation’s role in Cyprus’ digital future. The board reported that its […]

30.07.2026 12:00

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Egypt confirms drone caused fire on two gas vessels at Damietta

A drone caused the fire that engulfed two gas vessels at Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta, the Egyptian cabinet said on Thursday, confirming for the first time that the blaze which erupted a day earlier was the result of an attack rather than an accident. No party has claimed responsibility, and authorities were continuing their […]

30.07.2026 11:37

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Allwyn Cyprus donates nine vehicles to meet Troodos communities’ needs

Allwyn Cyprus has launched a new major initiative to support the mountain communities of Troodos, donating nine vehicles to voluntary organisations and social care providers in the region. The handover ceremony took place in Trimiklini, attended by the First Lady of the Republic, Cabinet members, State representatives, government and voluntary organisations, as well as by […]

30.07.2026 11:21

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British bases open marine police station at Episkopi Bay

The British bases’ police opened a new marine police satellite station at Episkopi Bay on Thursday, with the stated aim of strengthening coastal patrols and improving emergency response times. The new facility will operate as an additional base for marine unit officers, initially covering the Episkopi Bay area on weekends during the high season from […]

30.07.2026 11:18

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Four arrested as police report 351 traffic offences

Four people were arrested during overnight crime-stopping operations across the island, the police said on Thursday, The arrests were linked to offences including drug possession and traffic violations, with officers stopping 570 vehicles and checking 760 people. They also carried out 49 inspections of premises, resulting in seven citations being issued for various minor offences. […]

30.07.2026 11:06

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Idi Amin’s grandson disqualified after headbutt at Commonwealth Games

The grandson of the infamous Ugandan dictator Idi Amin has been disqualified from the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow following a super-heavyweight boxing controversy. The dramatic exit has sparked a major storm of accusations regarding officiating bias. Ugandan heavyweight Aziz Abdul, 25, saw his tournament dreams shattered early in the third round of his high-stakes […]

30.07.2026 11:05

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Man found dead on Protaras beach

A 27-year-old man was found dead on a beach in Protaras, with the police confirming on Thursday that investigations are ongoing into the cause of his death. The man, an Indian national who had been resident in Cyprus for work, was found on Malama beach on Wednesday night. The police said initial examinations have ruled […]

30.07.2026 11:01

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Christodoulides hails ‘intense mobility’ on Cyprus problem ‘for first time in years’

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday said that there is now “intense mobility” underway on the Cyprus problem “for the first time in many years”, as he addressed the morning’s cabinet meeting. “The presence of the [United Nations] secretary-general in Cyprus was not at all accidental. It was the result of a systematic effort which we […]

30.07.2026 10:58

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Infantino calls plan to sell World Cup stake a proposal, ‘not an obligation’

FIFA President Gianni Infantino called the plan to sell stakes in the World Cup a proposal but ‘not an obligation’ after the idea provoked a furious response from some football authorities. FIFA announced plans this week to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run the World Cup and its other events, and said it will […]

30.07.2026 10:51

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Ukraine begins appeal against IOC move to reinstate Russian Olympic Committee

The National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Ukraine has begun the process of appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision to provisionally reinstate the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), the Ukrainian ruling body said on Wednesday. The IOC provisionally lifted the ROC’s suspension on July 7, a significant […]

30.07.2026 10:46

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MINI’s new Paul Smith edition brings fashion to the streets

MINI and renowned British designer Paul Smith are reviving one of the most distinctive collaborations in the automotive world, unveiling the new MINI Paul Smith Edition. This special edition brings Paul Smith’s unique aesthetic philosophy back into the spotlight, combining timeless British elegance with the playful character that is the hallmark of both the designer […]

30.07.2026 10:46

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FIFA investigating Argentina players for ruckus after World Cup final

Argentina’s contentious exit from the World Cup could end up having long-term consequences, as FIFA on Monday announced assault charges against two Albiceleste players and an assistant coach. Midfielder Leandro Paredes faces three assault charges, defender Nahuel Molina faces charge of assault and unsporting behavior, and assistant coach Roberto Ayala is accused of one count […]

30.07.2026 10:40

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EU will not intervene over alleged mass data leak in north

The European Commission plans to take no action over allegations that the personal data of more than 350,000 people was leaked after a file belonging to the Turkish Cypriot ‘health ministry’ was reportedly leaked on the dark web. A commission spokesperson told the Cyprus Mail that “due to the suspension of the acquis in the […]

30.07.2026 10:20

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Japan quake survivors battle thirst, heat as toll rises to 17

The 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Japan toppled houses and split open streets in the small city of Yatsushiro, but town official Akio Matsushita is most worried about the invisible threats from the lack of water and power amid the punishing summer heat. Many of the port city’s roughly 58,000 households were still without running […]

30.07.2026 09:20

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Longinos offers condolences after three Greek firefighters die battling wildfires

Fire brigade chief Nikos Longinos on Thursday offered his condolences to his Greek counterpart Theodoros Vagias after three Greek firefighters died while battling wildfires on the island of Crete. According to fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis, Longinos “expressed, on behalf of the Republic of Cyprus, the Cypriot fire brigade, and himself personally, our sincere and […]

30.07.2026 09:11

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Prisoner dies at Nicosia general hospital

A 50-year-old prisoner died at the Nicosia general hospital during the early hours of Thursday morning. The man, a Greek national, was serving a six-year sentence after being convicted of drug-related offences. He died at around 1.20am, having been in hospital for around two months due to what the police described as “serious health problems”. […]

30.07.2026 08:48

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Yellow weather warning issued for high temperatures

The met office on Thursday issued a yellow weather warning for high temperatures, which will be in force for three hours during the afternoon. The warning will be in force between 2pm and 5pm, with inland temperatures set to reach 40 degrees Celsius.   Elsewhere, temperatures are set to reach maximums of 34 degrees Celsius […]

30.07.2026 08:38

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Today’s weather: 40 degrees Celsius again

Thursday’s weather will be mostly hot and sunny across most of the island for most of the day, with temperatures set to reach 40 degrees Celsius inland, 34 degrees Celsius on the west coast, 37 degrees Celsius on the rest of the coasts, and 30 degrees Celsius in the mountains. Overnight, the skies will remain […]

30.07.2026 08:34

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Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 13; Poland scrambles fighter jets

Russian air strikes killed at least 13 in Ukraine on Thursday, including one in Kyiv, in attacks extending as far as the western city of Lviv, forcing neighbouring Poland to scramble fighter jets to secure its airspace. The attacks come as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy returns from the United States, where he said President Donald Trump […]

30.07.2026 08:12

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Three Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe, arson arrests in Bordeaux fire

Three Greek firefighters died battling blazes during high winds on the island of Crete and the mainland as wildfires spread across Europe on Wednesday after days of devastating fires in Spain and France. Two firefighters became trapped in the Crete blaze near the village of Krya Vrysi while they were driving between fire fronts. Another […]

30.07.2026 08:04

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US launches fresh strikes on Iran as regional war widens

The U.S. carried out fresh strikes in Iran on Wednesday, the U.S. military said, further intensifying a five-month-old war that was already expanding beyond its main fronts to embroil additional countries in the region. “U.S. forces began launching strikes against Iran at 8:00 p.m. ET today (0000 GMT),” U.S. Central Command said in a statement. […]

30.07.2026 07:55

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Cyprus hoteliers and Paphos municipality pledge coordinated tourism actions

Cyprus tourism stakeholders moved to strengthen cooperation with local authorities earlier this week as the sector continues to face a more challenging summer season. Specifically, the Paphos Municipality met with the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) on Monday, reaffirming their partnership while new data showed arrivals and hotel occupancy remained below last year’s record levels. Indeed, […]

30.07.2026 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now: wages, natural gas, easyJet, shipping, AI, economic outlook

The final investment decision to develop the Kronos natural gas field in block 6 of Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone offers an opportunity to exploit the area’s remaining gas reserves for the island’s domestic needs, according to energy expert Charles Ellinas. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Ellinas described the final investment decision by the […]

30.07.2026 07:30

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