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Yellow weather warnings issued for next two days

The Met Office issued two yellow warnings on Wednesday for high overnight and daytime temperatures, with hot conditions expected to continue into Thursday. The first warning will be in force from 9pm on Wednesday until 6am on Thursday, when the minimum temperature in Nicosia is forecast to remain at or above 26C. A second yellow […]

29.07.2026 17:22

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Wimbledon broke attendance record despite World Cup clash

Wimbledon enjoyed a record attendance and generated nearly 5 billion social media “impressions” despite competition from the soccer World Cup, the All England Club said on Wednesday. A cumulative 550,151 fans passed through the gates during the fortnight, slightly up on 2025, with many purchasing tickets on the day via Wimbledon’s famous queue. Daily attendance […]

29.07.2026 17:06

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Burnham pledges to fix England’s ‘unfair’ adult care system

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged on Wednesday to overhaul England’s adult social care system, saying he wanted to work with other parties to better fund a service where costs for users had become as unfair as those for U.S. healthcare. Successive governments have failed to reform adult social care, for which families can pay […]

29.07.2026 17:03

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Turkey calls for end to ‘Greek Cypriot side’s intransigent stance’ after Guterres visit

Turkey’s foreign ministry called for an end to “the Greek Cypriot side’s intransigent stance” after United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres concluded his trip to Cyprus on Wednesday. “We welcome with appreciation the efforts put forth by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the Cyprus issue since the beginning of his tenure,” it said. It added that […]

29.07.2026 16:52

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Municipalities to stage three-hour strike over state funding dispute

The Union of Cyprus Municipalities will stage a three-hour protest strike on August 3 as a first measure of reaction, having rejected the government’s latest funding proposal, which they claim shifts the burden of local government reform onto citizens. The municipalities’ union deemed the interior ministry’s proposal insufficient, warning that lack of funding would lead […]

29.07.2026 16:19

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Two cases of FMD under investigation

Two suspected cases of foot and mouth disease (FMD) are under investigation following initial positive results pending confirmation, head of the veterinary association Demetris Epaminondas said on Wednesday. “There are some positive tests. However, this alone is not enough to characterise a case as a confirmed case,” he said The two cases, which were made […]

29.07.2026 16:05

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Cyprus clears state aid for €6 million AI initiative

State Aid Control Commissioner Stella Michaelidou has ruled that the grant scheme for financing the operation of the Cyprus AI Factory Antenna Pharos-CY is compatible with European Union state aid rules, clearing the way for the implementation of the artificial intelligence initiative. The decision was issued on July 17, 2026, following the formal notification of […]

29.07.2026 16:02

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Police report 23 in Paphos electric scooter crackdown

Twenty-three people were reported during a targeted operation against the illegal use of electric scooters and other personal mobility devices (PMDs) along the Paphos seafront on Tuesday evening, the police said on Wednesday. Twenty were cited for various violations, with three reported for riding scooters on the pedestrian walkway, where it is prohibited; their scooters […]

29.07.2026 16:00

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Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with aiding terrorism, he gives Moscow the finger

Russia said on Wednesday it had charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activity, alleging that his hugely popular messaging app was being used by Ukrainian spies to organise attacks inside Russia. In response, Telegram’s official account on X posted an image of the Russian-born billionaire making an obscene gesture with his middle finger. […]

29.07.2026 15:54

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‘I am more hopeful about a Cyprus solution than I was before Guterres came’

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Wednesday said that he is now “more hopeful” that a solution to the Cyprus problem can be achieved than he was before United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived on the island at the beginning of the week. “I see Guterres’ visit to the island as important and positive. I […]

29.07.2026 15:51

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Altamira Real Estate’s live auction at Latchi Panorama its most successful to date

Altamira Real Estate has successfully concluded another Live Bidding Event, this time at Latchi Panorama in Droushia, Paphos, with all 26 apartments within the development securing new owners. The event was the company’s most successful of its kind to date, attracting the highest level of participation ever recorded at one of its Live Bidding Events, […]

29.07.2026 15:33

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Cyprus revenues from Kronos gas project expected to stay modest

Gas field decision unlocks domestic energy opportunities, expert says 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 […]

29.07.2026 15:32

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TV series to chill with in August

Best Medicine – August 4, Netflix Based on the long-running British comedy-drama series Doc Martin, Best Medicine tells the story of Dr Martin Best, a brilliant Boston surgeon who abandons his prestigious career after developing a fear of blood. Still wanting to practice medicine but with no obvious way forward, he decides to become the […]

29.07.2026 15:30

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Cypriot lawyer suing UK Met police and RSPCA over mistreatment of cat

Cypriot former human rights lawyer Katherine Theodotou, aged 79, said she would be suing the Met police and the royal society for the prevention of cruelty to animals (RSPCA) after her disabled cat was seized and died in foster care soon after. According to Theodotou, she was pushed to the ground violently when officers opened […]

29.07.2026 15:21

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Fire in Choletria brought under control, two homes saved

Two homes were saved from a wildfire near Choletria in the Paphos district on Wednesday afternoon as firefighters brought the blaze under control. Choletria community president Haris Pazaros told the Cyprus News Agency that the fire broke out in the Souskiou area, between Asprokremos and Choletria. He added that firefighting crews were in the area […]

29.07.2026 15:12

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How to create scroll-stopping TikTok ads with AI in 2026

Creating TikTok ads has never been easier—but creating ads that actually stop people from scrolling is still difficult. Every day, users swipe past hundreds of videos, and most ads disappear before anyone notices them. I learned that success has very little to do with making the most beautiful video. It comes from grabbing attention in […]

29.07.2026 15:04

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Fire brigade receives six new emergency response trailers

The fire service has received six enclosed trailer units equipped for technical rescue operations under the Epikentrosis project, co-funded by the European Union and national funds from Cyprus and Greece, the fire brigade said on Wednesday. One trailer will be assigned to each district’s fire directorate to strengthen response to natural and other disasters. The […]

29.07.2026 15:00

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Strong profitability expected for Eurobank, Bank of Cyprus and Alpha Bank

The Bank of Cyprus is expected to deliver another strong quarter, with analysts forecasting robust profitability and the potential for generous shareholder distributions, as Greek and Cypriot banks continue to benefit from credit expansion, resilient interest income and rising fee revenue. According to a report by Alpha Finance-AXIA, the findings of which were shared by […]

29.07.2026 15:00

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Cyprus problem substance ‘discussed for first time since Crans-Montana’

The “substance” of the Cyprus problem was discussed on Wednesday for the first time since negotiations collapsed in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana in 2017, President Nikos Christodoulides said after returning to the presidential palace from a tripartite meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman. “The important thing […]

29.07.2026 14:49

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The rise of the slow living lifestyle in Cyprus

Cyprus has changed a lot in the past few decades. Not only has the tourism sector grown by leaps and bounds, but the country has also seen a rise in urbanisation, driven by growth in other sectors. These and more changes have paved the way for a very busy lifestyle, akin to that in Western […]

29.07.2026 14:41

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New motorsport-inspired upgrades for Toyota GR Yaris

Toyota continues to develop the GR Yaris, proving that for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, the refinement of a model never stops. The new, upgraded version of the top-of-the-range hot hatch incorporates a series of targeted changes, which stem directly from the company’s racing experience and are designed to offer even greater precision, better control and a […]

29.07.2026 14:40

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Daily Mail seeks interim £10 million payment after Prince Harry loses lawsuit

Associated Newspapers sought an interim payment of £10 million from Prince Harry and other high-profile claimants on Wednesday after they lost their privacy lawsuits against the Daily Mail publisher. Earlier this month, a judge at London’s High Court comprehensively ruled against Harry, singer Elton John and other high-profile British figures, rejecting allegations that the Mail […]

29.07.2026 14:27

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Next two years critical for Cyprus’ energy strategy, minister says

The next two years will be decisive for the future of Cyprus’ energy strategy as the country prepares to transition from gas discoveries to production, Energy Minister Michael Damianos said on Wednesday. Speaking at the World Congress of Overseas Cypriots in Nicosia, Damianos said Cyprus had reached “a pivotal point” in its energy journey, with […]

29.07.2026 14:19

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Netflix edges BBC as first choice for UK viewers

Netflix has edged ahead of the BBC as Britons’ first choice when deciding what to watch on television, media regulator Ofcom said on Wednesday, with 26% of viewers turning first to the U.S. streaming service compared with 25% for the BBC. Here are details from Ofcom’s annual Media Nations report: The regulator found ITV was […]

29.07.2026 14:17

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