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Erdogan says Turkey aims to sign energy cooperation deal with Iraq

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Turkey aimed to sign a comprehensive energy cooperation deal with its neighbour Iraq as soon as possible, after talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in Ankara, adding that Iraq’s premier had offered to provide 1 million barrels of oil to Ankara. Speaking at a joint news conference […]

28.07.2026 20:31

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Demonstrations held across Nicosia over Guterres visit

The bicommunal peace initiative “United Cyprus” on Tuesday held two events in view of UN General Secretary Antionio Guterres’ visit to the island. In its first event, the group held a demonstration in support of federation outside the House of Cooperation in the buffer zone at Ledra Palace on Tuesday morning. A second event, organised […]

28.07.2026 20:29

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New format Cyprus ID cards to stay

The interior ministry on Tuesday said it has no intention to reverse a recent change where new ID cards will no longer feature the names of the bearer’s parents. For any biometric IDs issued as of July, the fields for the names of the parents have been removed. According to Politis, the decision was taken […]

28.07.2026 20:10

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Criminal investigator appointed to look into Kalo Chorio fire

The National Guard on Tuesday appointed Brigadier general Savvas Stefanou as criminal investigator to look into the fire at Kalo Chorio firing range on Monday afternoon, which led to a blaze in two nearby villages. It referred to Stefanou’s appointment as an “essential and necessary step” towards a comprehensive and objective investigation into the case, […]

28.07.2026 19:49

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Christodoulides expresses hope for ‘productive’ joint dinner

Ahead of his joint dinner with UN Secretary General Antionio Gueterres and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday evening said he was positive it would be as “productive” as his meeting with Guterres earlier in the day. “All I want to say is that I hope and wish tonight’s discussion will […]

28.07.2026 19:40

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Singing under the light of the full moon

This is a special week in the summer agenda as it welcomes not only the first weekend of August but also July’s last full moon. On Wednesday, July 29, as the bright full moon rises from the sea, the Medieval Castle of Larnaca hosts as special concert. Singer Vakia Stavrou and pianist Manolis Neophytou join […]

28.07.2026 19:29

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Yellow weather warning issued for Wednesday

The met department on Tuesday issued a yellow weather warning for temperatures climbing to around 40 degrees Celsius and above for Wednesday. The weaning will be in place from 2pm to 4.30pm. The met office also advised the public to refrain from practical activities exposing themselves to “meterological risks” and demonstrate overall caution regarding the […]

28.07.2026 18:57

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Boy brain dead after late meningitis diagnosis

An investigation has been launched into the brain damage caused to a child who is being treated in hospital for meningitis, it was made known on Tuesday. State health services (Okypy) are looking into the facts of the case following public complaints by a woman who said her four-year-old boy was now brain dead due […]

28.07.2026 18:27

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Ellinas Finance posts 2025 dividend to shareholders

Ellinas Finance Public Company Ltd on Tuesday confirmed the posting of dividend payments to eligible shareholders following its 2025 financial year results. The company announced that dividend entitlements were dispatched on the same day to shareholders who held shares at the close of trading on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on July 3, 2026. It […]

28.07.2026 17:32

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Mancini returns as Italy coach with Ranieri as technical director

Former Italy manager Roberto Mancini will return for a second spell as national team coach, Italian Football Federation (FIGC) President Giovanni Malago said on Tuesday, while Claudio Ranieri will take over as technical director. Mancini will replace Gennaro Gattuso, who left the post in April following a World Cup qualifying defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina, […]

28.07.2026 17:12

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e-kalathi fails to grow or contain prices says consumers association

The number of products in the e-kalathi did not climb to 1,000 in the first half of 2026 as forecast by the head of the consumer protection department, the consumers’ association said on Tuesday. The association said no new product has been added to the list, instead the number has dropped from 478 to 476, […]

28.07.2026 17:08

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AG puts limits on Videogate investigation

Attorney-general Giorgos Savvides put his foot down on Tuesday, letting MPs know that neither the special investigator for the Videogate affair nor police officers may answer questions during an upcoming discussion in parliament. In a letter addressed to parliament, the AG advised MPs to tread carefully when they come together this Friday to discuss the […]

28.07.2026 17:02

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Four British tourists remanded after tobacco seizure at Paphos airport

Customs officers seized more than 125kg of tobacco from four British passengers at Paphos airport before their flight to Manchester, the customs department said on Tuesday. The passengers, all women, were stopped on Monday after officers identified their luggage during checks. A total of 2,507 packets of tobacco for hand-rolled cigarettes were found, weighing 125.35kg. […]

28.07.2026 16:25

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Yeroskipou cycling lane gets makeover

The cycling lane on Goddess Aphrodite avenue in Yeroskipou is getting a €108,452 makeover, with works set to begin on September 1 and last for two months, the Ierokipia municipality announced on Tuesday. The contract for the restoration of the cycling lane was signed on Monday by Ierokipia mayor Nikos Palios and ANC Waterproofing Industries […]

28.07.2026 16:11

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Plans to boost safety at Vasiliko presented

Plans for further strengthening the safety of the energy centre at Vasiliko, with emphasis on prevention, readiness and effective coordination, were presented on Tuesday by Justice Minister Costas Fitiris at a broad meeting of all involved parties. The justice ministry said the safety of the energy centre and the surrounding area was a matter of […]

28.07.2026 15:51

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Larnaca arrest over fraud and money laundering

A 62-year-old businessman from Larnaca was arrested over alleged financial offences, including fraud, forgery, fraudulent property transactions and money laundering, police said on Tuesday. Larnaca CID said these offences, involving ten separate incidents, occurred between 2022 and 2024. The allegations also include conspiracy to commit a felony, obtaining money by false pretences, circulating forged documents, […]

28.07.2026 15:45

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Cyprus financial stability risks remain elevated despite resilience, warns CBC

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Tuesday published its 2025 Financial Stability Report, warning that although Cyprus’ financial system remains resilient, elevated geopolitical tensions, global uncertainty and emerging risks continue to pose significant challenges to financial stability. The annual report sets out the central bank’s assessment of the developments and risks affecting financial stability […]

28.07.2026 15:42

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Appeal court upholds pre-trial detention in rape case

The Court of Appeal upheld the pre-trial detention of a Turkish Cypriot man facing rape, indecent assault and sexual harassment charges, rejecting his appeal against a district court ruling ordering that he remain in custody until the start of his trial before the Famagusta criminal court, the law office announced on Tuesday. In a judgment […]

28.07.2026 15:40

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How two Cypriot friends built a sustainable swimwear brand

When childhood friends Anna and Eftyhia travelled through Southeast Asia before starting their careers, they did not expect the trip to inspire a business idea. But their experiences abroad, combined with a desire to create something missing from the Cyprus market, led them to launch anef swim, a sustainable swimwear brand designed around confidence, comfort […]

28.07.2026 15:33

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Fewer viral hepatitis deaths in Cyprus than EU average

Viral hepatitis accounted for 0.21 deaths per 100,000 people in Cyprus in the year 2023, Eurostat data released by on Tuesday showed, while at an EU level the virus caused 0.64 deaths per 100,000 people. The highest death rates were recorded in Italy with 1.62 deaths per 100,000 people, Latvia 1.54 and Austria 1.02. The […]

28.07.2026 15:31

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Criminal court requests clarifications over classified prison documents

The Nicosia criminal court said on Tuesday it would not decide whether evidence in the case of classified documents stolen from the central prison will be admissible until the prosecution provides clarifications as to why the material was not handed over to the defence. The court adjourned until Friday to hear the positions of both […]

28.07.2026 15:27

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Soldier remanded after alleged assault on fellow recruit in Paphos

A 19-year-old national guard soldier has been remanded in custody for three days after allegedly assaulting an 18-year-old recruit during a violent altercation in Paphos, police said on Tuesday. The two soldiers, stationed in Kissonerga, had a verbal dispute in the camp and agreed to meet outside to resolve it. The incident took place in […]

28.07.2026 15:27

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Letymbiotis hopes for progress before year’s end, says conditions not yet ripe for negotiations

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Tuesday said that he hopes for serious progress on the Cyprus problem to be achieved before the end of incumbent UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ term in office at the end of this year, but admitted that the conditions for negotiations to restart in earnest have not yet been reached. “We […]

28.07.2026 15:08

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Cyprus tax reform favours higher earners

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has found that Cyprus’s 2026 personal income tax reform will deliver its largest financial gains to upper-middle-income and high-income households, according to a recently published working paper. The paper, titled Assessing the Distributional and Fiscal Impacts of Cyprus’s Personal Income Tax Reform, was prepared by Aris Avgousti, Charalambos Michael […]

28.07.2026 14:38

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