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What’s on this weekend

This weekend brings with it not only the arrival of August but almost a dozen festivals – literally. Big music festivals, street food festivals, beer festivals, events that celebrate tradition, the art of documentary filmmaking and ancient tragedies are all on the agenda for this weekend. Festivals In Gialia village in Paphos, the One Love […]

30.07.2026 06:40

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Cyprus approves expanded €308.4 million innovation funding scheme

State Aid Control Commissioner Stella Michaelidou has approved an expanded research and innovation support measure, allowing the continuation of the Restart 2016–2020 programmes with an increased budget and the addition of a new cybersecurity innovation initiative. The measure, titled “Restart 2016–2020 Programmes for Research, Technological Development and Innovation of the Research and Innovation Foundation”, was […]

30.07.2026 06:30

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Freedom Holding CEO Timur Turlov announces candidacy for FIDE presidency

Timur Turlov has formally announced his candidacy for the presidency of the International Chess Federation, signalling an ambitious bid to reshape global chess governance ahead of a crucial electoral contest in 2026. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Freedom Holding Corp. and President of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation confirmed that he will stand for the […]

30.07.2026 06:00

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Nicosia general hospital goes robotic

Nicosia general hospital has gone high tech, with the introduction of a robotic barista, but there is a catch: unless you have a Visa card, you won’t be getting a cup. The AROS 24/7 Robo Café, developed by Cyprus-based robotics company AROS, is the latest example of automation entering everyday life. The fully autonomous kiosk […]

30.07.2026 04:25

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Our View: UN chief initiates countdown for enlarged meeting

In the end there were no great surprises from the visit by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Cyprus. He neither announced a date for a new 5+1 conference, nor anything to suggest the Cyprus process would be moving in a different direction. Yet, the visit was important for a number of reasons, not only because […]

30.07.2026 04:20

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Forestry department insists Platania campsite will reopen after backlash

The forestry department sought to reassure the public on Wednesday that the Platania camping site will reopen following planned upgrade works, after an announcement stating it would no longer operate as a camping area triggered widespread public criticism. The clarification came hours after the department announced that Platania had “ceased to be considered and/or operate […]

29.07.2026 22:44

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Christodoulides hails ‘international momentum’ on Cyprus problem

International engagement on the Cyprus problem has “intensified”, with EU special envoy for Cyprus Raffaele Fitto due to visit the island on Friday, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday. Speaking at a reception for the Cypriot diaspora’s central council at the presidential palace, Christodoulides said the recent visit by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres reflected […]

29.07.2026 22:36

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Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed all possible options for curbing Iran’s nuclear programme during their meeting at the White House, including diplomacy, economic pressure and military action, a senior Israeli official said on Wednesday. Netanyahu did not tell Trump that Israel’s preferred course was further military strikes against Iran, the […]

29.07.2026 22:20

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Omonia exit Champions League after penalty shootout defeat

Omonia were eliminated from the Uefa Champions League on Wednesday after losing 6-5 on penalties to Kazakhstan’s Kairat Almaty in their second qualifying round tie, with the capital side now dropping into the Europa League qualifiers. The Cypriot side lost 1-0 after extra time in Almaty, leaving the aggregate score level following their first leg […]

29.07.2026 21:01

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Two firefighters killed as wildfires sweep Crete

Two firefighters died on Wednesday after becoming trapped while battling a wildfire near Rethymno, Crete, as fires and extreme heat continued to affect parts of southern Europe. Greek authorities ordered the evacuation of several villages as gale force winds drove the blaze across the island. Witnesses said multiple fires broke out before merging into a […]

29.07.2026 20:47

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Erdogan: Turkey will not abandon Turkish Cypriots

Turkey will “not abandon” the Turkish Cypriots and will “continue to defend” what it considers their rights in the Levant, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday, as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres concluded talks in Cyprus aimed at advancing the peace process. Speaking after a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Erdogan said Turkey was closely watching […]

29.07.2026 20:35

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Turtles fitted with satellite trackers in Cyprus

Two sea turtles nesting in Cyprus are being tracked by satellite for the first time, allowing the public to follow their movements across the Mediterranean. The Mediterranean Turtle Research and Conservation Society announced on Wednesday that satellite transmitters were fitted in June to a female green turtle and a female loggerhead turtle nesting in Lara […]

29.07.2026 20:27

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Christodoulides: Guterres statements leave ‘no room for interpretation’

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday that United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres’ statement following the latest Cyprus talks was “not open to any interpretation”, rejecting suggestions that its contents could be read differently. Addressing members of the Cypriot diaspora’s central council at the presidential palace, Christodoulides said the secretary general’s remarks were clear and […]

29.07.2026 20:18

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Fitto to meet Christodoulides and Erhurman during first Cyprus visit as EU envoy

European Commission executive vice president Raffaele Fitto will visit Cyprus tomorrow for the first time since being appointed the EU’s special representative for the Cyprus problem, the Commission confirmed on Wednesday. During the visit, Fitto is scheduled to meet President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman before departing the island on Friday, according […]

29.07.2026 20:11

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Regional confederations left blindsided by FIFA’s $20 billion investment plan

FIFA’s proposal to sell stakes in a $20 billion commercial subsidiary has drawn strong criticism from soccer’s regional confederations, which said they were blindsided by the world governing body’s plan to bring private investors into the sport. The Confederations of North America, Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF) and Asia (AFC) delivered stinging rebukes on […]

29.07.2026 19:31

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US commander warns troops their videos help Iran

The top U.S. commander for the Middle East has warned troops that cellphone videos shared online can help Iran target American bases, and sources told Reuters some deployed personnel could soon be ordered to surrender their phones. Any crackdown on mobile communications would add a new dimension to the conflict for the thousands of U.S. […]

29.07.2026 19:00

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Investigation examines chain of command over Kalo Chorio fiasco

Questions over who authorised the destruction of ammunition at the Kalo Chorio firing range have moved higher up the military chain of command, with information suggesting the commander of the 70th Engineer Battalion acted on instructions from the National Guard general staff before the wildfire that spread to nearby communities. According to Politis, the investigation, […]

29.07.2026 18:59

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Greece welcomes Guterres’ support for Cyprus solution

Greece’s foreign ministry on Wednesday said it welcomes United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ support for efforts towards a solution to the Cyprus problem, after Guterres’ visit to the island concluded with a tripartite meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman. Guterres, the ministry said, “remains firmly committed to the good offices’ […]

29.07.2026 18:53

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Fengaros Festival: a new location, six stages and over 60 musicians

The time has finally come for one of the biggest summer music festivals to open its doors. This week, between July 30 and August 1, Fengaros Festival transforms Petrides Farm Park into a meeting ground for music lovers, artists, creators and festival-goers. More than 60 musicians take part in the festival this summer as Fengaros […]

29.07.2026 18:49

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Annita: Guterres’ visit keeps prospect of resuming negotiations open

House President Annita Demetriou on Wednesday said that United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ announcement of his intention to hold a new enlarged meeting “keeps the process and the prospect of resuming substantive negotiations open”. Guterres had announced his intention to hold a new enlarged meeting following a tripartite meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish […]

29.07.2026 18:37

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Red alert issued for forest fire risk on Thursday

The forestry department warned that the risk of forest fires will reach Red Alert level on Thursday, urging the public to exercise extreme caution to prevent fires. The department appealed to people to be particularly careful during outdoor activities and to avoid any actions that could ignite a blaze. Anyone who sees smoke or fire […]

29.07.2026 18:30

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Forest fire near Polis Chrysochous brought under control

A forest fire that broke out near Prodromi in the municipality of Polis Chrysochous on Wednesday afternoon has been brought under complete control, the forestry department said. The blaze started at 3.54pm in the Alonia area and was fully contained by 4.10pm after burning around five acres of wild vegetation. Eight forestry department firefighters with […]

29.07.2026 17:53

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Guterres praises efforts of missing persons committee

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres expressed “deep appreciation” for the work of the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) during a visit to its anthropological laboratory in Nicosia on Wednesday. Guterres was briefed by the committee’s Greek Cypriot, Turkish Cypriot and UN members on its humanitarian work before observing the scientific procedures used to identify missing […]

29.07.2026 17:27

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Cyprus growth forecast lowered as inflation outlook worsens

Middle East tensions weigh on Cyprus economic prospects Cyprus’ economy is expected to slow down in 2026 as inflation accelerates, according to updated economic projections published on Wednesday by the Economics Research Centre of the University of Cyprus (CypERC), which cited the continuing conflict in the Middle East as a key source of uncertainty. The […]

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