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Disy and Elam table rival bills over naming parents on ID cards

Disy and Elam on Wednesday announced separate legislative proposals aimed at reversing the government’s decision to remove the ‘father’s name’ and ‘mother’s name’ fields from Cyprus identity cards. Disy said it disagrees with the government’s decision but argued that citizens should have the right to choose whether the names of their parents appear on their […]

29.07.2026 11:14

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Two rescued after crash

Firefighters rescued two people from vehicles after a collision in the Famagusta district and battled a major blaze at a silk factory in Nicosia district for over three hours during a busy 24-hour period, the fire service reported on Wednesday. The collision occurred at 7.50am on Tuesday on the Liopetri-Xylofagou road. Crews from the Famagusta […]

29.07.2026 11:00

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CyAlert contractor apologises after technical failure during wildfire

The company responsible for developing and operating Cyprus’ CyAlert emergency warning system apologised on Wednesday after a technical failure disrupted the delivery of emergency alerts during Monday’s wildfire near Kalo Chorio, Larnaca. GCC said an “unexpected technical error” occurred while warning messages were being sent to the public during the fire. The company said the […]

29.07.2026 10:43

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‘Goal is to create conditions for the resumption of talks’

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday morning that the goal is to “create the conditions to announce the resumption of the talks from where they broke off in Crans Montana, as he left for the trilateral meeting with UN General Secretary Antonio Guterres and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman “That is our goal; step by […]

29.07.2026 10:32

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Two arrests after tobacco seized in Limassol and Nicosia

Customs officers seized large amounts of suspected duty-free tobacco in Limassol and Nicosia, resulting in the arrest of two Greek Cypriot men, it said on Wednesday. In the first case, police alerted Limassol customs officers after searching the vehicle of a 64-year-old man on Sunday. Officers found 51 cartons of cigarettes, 83 cartons of heated […]

29.07.2026 10:25

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Fire crews keep blazes near Bordeaux under control as heatwave picks up

French firefighters kept a major blaze west of Bordeaux that had prompted mass evacuations under control overnight, ahead of forecast rising temperatures and winds which are expected to fan fires on Wednesday. “The night was quiet; the fire remains under control this morning, with several flare-ups quickly brought under control during the night,” Sophie Brocas, […]

29.07.2026 10:03

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There are no phones at this event, just sea sunsets and conversations

When was the last time you spent an evening without checking your phone? asks Unplugged Cyprus as it gets ready for another offline event, inviting the public to briefly put their phones away. And this event’s location is a favourite summer destination in Cyprus – the beach! Only there, no screens, phones or technology will […]

29.07.2026 10:00

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Cyclist killed in Nicosia road collision

A 63-year-old cyclist died following a road collision in Nicosia on Tuesday afternoon, police said. The victim was named as George Kalligas, 63, from Strovolos. According to police, the collision occurred at around 3.15pm when Kalligas was cycling along Agias Marinas Street. Under circumstances that remain under investigation, his bicycle collided with a car driven by a 40-year-old […]

29.07.2026 09:04

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Factorial bets on AI to reshape business management across the region

Factorial has evolved rapidly from an HR software provider into a broader AI-driven business management platform, reflecting the growing demand from small and medium-sized enterprises for integrated digital tools that extend well beyond human resources. Fresh from securing Series D funding that values the company at $2.5 billion, the Barcelona-based firm is accelerating its investment […]

29.07.2026 08:40

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Three arrested as police step up overnight crime prevention operations

Three people were arrested during overnight police operations across Cyprus on Tuesday as officers continued coordinated patrols aimed at preventing serious crime and enhancing public safety. According to police, the arrests were made for offences including illegal stay. Officers also stopped and checked 492 drivers and 154 passengers, while carrying out inspections at 52 premises. Five reports were issued […]

29.07.2026 08:18

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Cyprus braces for 40C heat as clear skies continue

Temperatures inland are set to reach 40C on Wednesday, with mainly clear skies across Cyprus as a seasonal low-pressure system continues to affect the island. The weather will remain fine throughout the day, with light north-easterly to south-easterly winds in the morning becoming south-westerly to north-westerly by the afternoon at force 3 to 4 Beaufort. Winds […]

29.07.2026 08:06

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Public finance body targets SMEs and startups in Cyprus

Cyprus’ newly established Cyprus Business Development Organisation is expected to become operational within the next 12 to 18 months, despite legislation creating the institution having already been approved by parliament. The organisation is intended to become Cyprus’ first dedicated public development finance institution, helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups and self-employed professionals gain access […]

29.07.2026 08:02

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US and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia launched strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, saying they were responsible for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, prompting Iran to warn that blaming it for such attacks was a “major miscalculation”. The strikes on targets inside Iraq come as Oman proposed a new regional deal aimed at […]

29.07.2026 07:59

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Japan earthquake kills 13 as rescuers race to find survivors

Rescuers were frantically searching on Wednesday for survivors of a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that shook southern Japan, killing at least 13 people, knocking out power to thousands of homes and rupturing roads across the region. Eight people were pulled from the rubble of a partially collapsed shopping mall near the city of Kumamoto that was torn […]

29.07.2026 07:50

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Cyprus Business Now: tax reform, financial stability, real estate, Wealthyhood

The 50 highest-value property transactions completed in Cyprus during the first six months of 2026 were worth a combined €286.4 million, according to analysis released by real estate analytics firm Ask Wire. The analysis examined the country’s 50 largest property sales completed between January and June 2026, as well as how those transactions were distributed […]

29.07.2026 07:30

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Mercedes-Benz posts higher second-quarter profit on strict cost cuts

Mercedes-Benz (MBGn.DE) posted a higher profit in the second quarter helped by tough cost cuts, pushing its ‌shares up on Tuesday, but intense Chinese competition dented the outlook for car sales and revenue. The results were a rare respite for investors in the German automotive sector, which has been battered by mounting tariff costs and […]

29.07.2026 06:50

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UK retail inflation falls in July due to summer discounts

Average prices at British retailers rose by an annual 0.9 per cent this month, the ​smallest increase since December 2025, as the ‌men’s soccer world cup triggered supermarket discounts on alcohol and snacks, the British Retail Consortium said on ​Tuesday. “Retailers competed hard to limit prices rises, ​with a wave of summer promotions across ⁠food […]

29.07.2026 06:20

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Barclays first half profit beats forecasts at £6.1 billion

Barclays’ first half profits rose by a ​better than expected 17 per cent as it reaped bumper equities trading revenues from volatile markets, although ‌its shares dropped on Tuesday in a sign of high investor expectations for British banks. Profit before tax for the January to June period of £6.1 billion ($8.11 billion) was just […]

29.07.2026 06:00

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Cyprus highlighted for trafficking data collection in new EU study

Cyprus is among the European Union member states highlighted for its approach to collecting and reporting data on human trafficking, according to a study published by the European Commission on Tuesday. The Commission said that the study examines current challenges, good practices and possibilities for the further strenghteneing of the collection of statistics on human […]

29.07.2026 04:24

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From Cyprus to Ireland, Europe must deliver for the ocean

By Alexandra Cousteau In every coastal community, there comes a moment when the sea begins to feel different from how it should be. Fishers notice it first: fewer fish in the nets, seasons arriving out of step and balance, waters that once felt abundant becoming barren, habitats that once supported life now devoid of it. […]

29.07.2026 04:24

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Our View: Was cause of Larnaca fire human stupidity?

At the start of every summer a lot of reassuring words are spoken about Cyprus’ preparedness for fire season. More staff, more equipment, more technology and more millions are poured into resources, exercises and public awareness campaigns. Thankfully, so far this year temperatures have not been totally insufferable for July and the fires up until […]

29.07.2026 04:20

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Firefighters in France, Spain scramble to contain blazes as new heatwave looms

Firefighters raced on Tuesday to subdue huge wildfires that have forced unprecedented evacuations of tens of thousands of people across France and Spain, as Western Europe braced for another heatwave. The fires have torn through a region already battered by a blisteringly hot and dry summer. Crews were seeking to capitalise on more favourable weather […]

29.07.2026 00:02

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Pretrial custody of alleged NATO spy extended, Belgian prosecutor says

A Canadian woman of Chinese origin accused of spying while working as an intern at NATO’s military headquarters in Belgium will remain in pretrial custody for another month, a spokesperson for the Belgian Federal Prosecutor’s Office said on Tuesday. The Federal Prosecutor’s Office declined to give further details about the woman, who is suspected of […]

28.07.2026 22:02

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Trump, Zelenskiy discussed Patriot deal before funeral of Ukraine ally

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday discussed efforts to revive peace talks with Russia and a deal to allow Ukraine to make Patriot missile interceptors, ahead of the funeral of a U.S. senator who was one of Kyiv’s strongest backers. Zelenskiy held a private meeting with Trump in the Oval […]

28.07.2026 21:13

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