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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 12:12

Let Wizz Air fly you to five August festivals direct from Larnaca

Summer isn’t over just because August is the last month of the season. Across Europe, some of the continent’s biggest music, cultural and lifestyle festivals are still waiting to welcome thousands of visitors. Better yet, many of them are just a Wizz Air flight away from Cyprus. Whether you’re looking for world-famous DJs, indie discoveries, […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 12:09

Cyprus Cement purchases own shares following shareholder approval

Cyprus Cement Public Company Ltd on Wednesday announced that it had proceeded with a purchase of its own shares following a prior decision by shareholders. Specficially, during the session on July 21, 2026, Cyprus Cement acquired a total of 1,800 shares at a price of €1.30 per share. The overall value of the transaction, which […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 12:07

Chelsea sign Rogers from Villa in record British deal

Chelsea have signed England international Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on a contract until 2033, both Premier League clubs said on Tuesday evening, with British media reporting the deal was worth £117 million, making him the most expensive British player. Neither club disclosed financial details, but Sky Sports reported the package surpassed the reported fee […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 12:02

Eurobank sets date for second quarter earnings announcement

Eurobank announced on Wednesday that it will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 on July 30, with investors set to receive a further update on the group’s performance following a series of strategic developments across Cyprus and the wider region. The bank said its second quarter 2026 results will be announced […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 11:58

Cypriot clubs begin European campaign

Cypriot clubs return to European competition this week as Omonia, Pafos FC, AEK Larnaca, and Apollon begin their UEFA qualifying campaigns. Omonia will be the first to play on Wednesday, hosting Kazakhstan’s Kairat Almaty at the GSP Stadium in the second qualifying round of the Champions League. The Nicosia giants aim to secure an advantage […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 11:54

How far holiday money goes in Cyprus

Cyprus is not the Mediterranean’s cheapest holiday destination, but it remains less expensive than many of its best-known rivals for the two things travellers often notice most, a hotel room and dinner out.  The latest Eurostat data, puts Cyprus’s restaurant and accommodation price index at 85.2, against an EU average of 100. That leaves the island fractionally cheaper than Spain and Greece, […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 11:50

Limassol-Paphos highway closed after Paramali crash

The Limassol-Paphos highway towards Paphos was closed near Paramali following a collision involving a passing vehicle and a road marking machine at a roadworks site. The crash happened at around 11am, with police officers attending the scene to assist motorists, manage traffic and investigate the incident. Traffic is being diverted onto the old Limassol-Paphos road […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 11:46

Turkey to commence seismic surveys for gas pipeline to Cyprus

The Turkish government on Wednesday issued a navtex informing nearby ships that it intends to commence seismic surveys for the construction of a natural gas pipeline between Turkey and Cyprus. According to news website Bloomberg, the research vessel the Oruc Reis will be conducting the surveys along the pipeline’s planned route until August 30, with […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 11:33

Andy Burnham announces £2 bus fare cap from January

Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, said on Wednesday he would cut the price of single bus tickets by up to a third as part of early measures to try to ease cost-of-living pressures. Burnham wants to move quickly to show people he can improve their lives, after Britain went through seven prime ministers in […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 11:27

Further orange weather warning as Cyprus deals with hottest days of summer

An orange weather warning has been issued for Thursday, the Met office said as it forecast temperatures were expected to reach 43C and above for the second day in a row. “Today, Wednesday and tomorrow, Thursday, are the hottest days of this summer so far,” said met department officer Andreas Chrysanthou. Temperatures are expected to […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 11:19

Two arrested after man stabbed in Nicosia

A 38-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman were arrested on Wednesday after a 30-year-old man was stabbed in Nicosia. The incident happened at around 4am on Tuesday when officers were called to the scene and found the victim with an abdominal injury following an attack. He was taken to Nicosia general hospital, where he remains […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 11:03

One arrest and 291 traffic violations in overnight police operations

One person was arrested on suspicion of stabbing during nationwide overnight operations aimed at preventing crime and maintaining public order, police said on Wednesday. Officers stopped and checked 491 drivers and 212 passengers, while 67 premises were inspected, leading to 18 charges. Traffic officers issued 291 charges for a range of offences and are investigating […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 11:00

Damning audit report questions Limassol municipality overtime payments

Serious shortcomings in staffing practices and overtime payments at Limassol municipality were identified in a report by the Audit Office released on Tuesday, which warned of a sustained pattern of practices exposing the authority to financial and legal risks. The compliance audit, which examined personnel management between January 2022 and June 2024 while also reviewing […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 10:33

Ten students with full marks as Pancyprian results announced

Ten students got full marks in the Pancyprian exams, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou announced on Wednesday as 3,113 students secured places at Cyprus universities and Greek military academies. Among these, 1,590 were offered places at the University of Cyprus, 1,382 the Technical University (Tepak) and another 141 the military academies of Greece. This total includes […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 10:31

Eurobank offers 5 per cent cashback on summer spending in Greece

Eurobank cardholders in Cyprus and Greece can earn 5 per cent cashback on summer purchases in Greece under a seasonal offer running until August 20.  The promotion, which began on July 6, applies to purchases made at participating businesses across Greece, both in physical stores and online, through Eurobank’s €pistrofi card rewards programme.  Customers can take advantage of the offer at more than 8,500 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 10:13

Sirena Bay Luxury Suites elevates boutique beachfront experience with new offerings

This summer, Sirena Bay Luxury Suites in Protaras is elevating its boutique beachfront experience with the launch of Neptune’s Hideaway, a brand-new family suite, the introduction of Day Passes for non-resident visitors and the opening of KYMA Kitchen, a stylish, new, all-day food and coffee spot by the sea. Guests staying at Sirena Bay Luxury […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 09:54

Windcraft Music Fest is just around the corner

Only a few days remain until Windcraft Music Fest returns to the village of Katydata, Solea, from July 24 to 26 July for its 12th edition, once again transforming the village into a vibrant hub of music, creativity and cultural exchange. With wind instruments at its core, the festival presents a rich three-day programme featuring […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 09:52

Frederick University ‘ΟRA Explorer Day’ provides kids with discovery, creativity

More than 90 children aged 6–12 enjoyed a day of discovery, creativity and hands-on learning at Frederick University, Limassol, during ORA Explorer Day, the first public event of the ORA (Opportunities through Rooftop Agriculture) research project. Under the theme “Grow – Learn – Connect”, the event transformed cutting-edge research into an interactive educational experience. The […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 09:50

Outdoor work suspended due to extreme heat

The labour inspection department announced a mandatory suspension of moderate and heavy labour on Wednesday due to extreme heat, valid between midday and 4pm. The department called for all deliveries carried out via bicycles, electric scooters, mopeds and motorcycles, including food deliveries and mail, to be suspended until the afternoon. According to the department, the […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 09:25

Fire brigade investigates cause of Ergates fire

The fire brigade and the police are investigating the cause of the fire that broke out in the Ergates industrial area of Nicosia on Tuesday. The fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon, burning an estimated seven hectares of land including wild vegetation, several trees and abandoned vehicles and causing minor damage to a nearby solar […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 08:38

Holguin to meet with new EU Cyprus envoy in Brussels

United Nations envoy for the Cyprus problem Maria Angela Holguin will on Wednesday meet with the European Commission’s newly appointed envoy for the Cyprus problem Raffaele Fitto in Brussels. The meeting follows Holguin’s call with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Tuesday, following which Kallas reaffirmed the EU’s backing of UN efforts to achieve a comprehensive solution to […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 08:32

Cyprus among countries where banks passed on fewer ECB rate rises to savers

Cyprus was among the euro area countries where banks increased deposit rates less aggressively following the European Central Bank’s (ECB) interest rate hikes, according to a new ECB working paper examining how banks priced deposits between 2007 and 2024. The research found that banks in Cyprus and other southern euro area countries generally passed on […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 08:30

Ukraine gets new top commander as protests spark war’s biggest military shake up

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy named a young major general, Mykhailo Drapatyi, as the commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s military after days of street protests, marking the biggest shake-up in the country’s military leadership since its war with Russia began. Zelenskiy replaced Oleksandr Syrskyi, 60, with Drapatyi, 43, a respected and experienced commander who led the country’s land forces […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 08:26

Car destroyed in fire in Strovolos

A parked vehicle belonging to a 34-year-old woman was destroyed in a fire on Wednesday morning. According to the police, the fire broke out at around 4.40am in an open plot in the Strovolos area. The fire was put out by the fire brigade. The scene has since been cordoned off and launched investigations into […]

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