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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 00:07

Turkish Cypriot coalition largely silent over failed Turkish bill to change northern Cyprus’ name

The Turkish Cypriot ruling coalition was largely silent on Friday over a bill which was put forward to and eventually rejected by the Turkish parliament late on Thursday night, demanding that the north be called the “Turkish Republic of Cyprus”. The bill had been put forward by the New Path party, which was jointly founded […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 22:35

Limassol to receive new ‘northern bypass road’ in drive to ease congestion

A new northern bypass road will be built around Limassol, as part of a wider effort to ease congestion in Cyprus’ second city, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades announced on Friday. The road is part of what the transport ministry described as a “comprehensive” plan, which will “create alternative routes, improve traffic distribution, and provide substantial […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 20:08

Larnaca campaign teaches children to save water

The Larnaca district government has launched an educational initiative to encourage water conservation among children as part of its “Larnaca -26” campaign, the authority said on Friday. The initiative includes an activity book designed to teach primary school pupils and preschool children about the importance of protecting water resources through games, creative exercises and interactive […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 19:52

More free summer cinema in Nicosia

Family-friendly films are coming to the outskirts of Nicosia as a new summer cinema series launches. Actually, the outdoor film nights return for another annual edition, organised by the South Nicosia -Idalion Municipality as part of its Summer Cinema Festival. From July 27 to 31, the Municipal Amphitheatre of Dali will host cinema screenings of […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 19:38

One in five Europeans lives in poverty, says deputy minister

One in five Europeans and one in four children live in poverty, Social Welfare Deputy Minister Clea Hadjistefanou-Papaellina said on Friday, highlighting Cyprus’ efforts during its presidency of the Council of the European Union to strengthen European social policy. Speaking at a press conference, she said Cyprus had set out to promote a more social, […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 19:25

Five UK police officers injured after boat strikes bridge in London

Five British police officers were injured after a Metropolitan Police boat struck Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday, the force said. The vessel, from the Met’s Marine Policing Unit, hit the bridge at about 3.40pm local time, 5.40pm Cyprus time, the police said. It added that a number of officers had entered the water […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 18:48

Court upholds landlord’s burglary conviction

The appeals court has upheld the conviction of a landlord found guilty of burgling a property he had rented out and stealing his tenant’s belongings following a dispute over unpaid rent. In its July 16 ruling, the court rejected all grounds of appeal, confirming the landlord’s conviction for the burglary and theft of items worth […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 18:44

Kisa furious as 23 migrants ‘forced to leave’ state accommodation

Non-governmental organisation Kisa on Friday expressed fury after the social welfare services department “abruptly terminated the accommodation and food support” it had provided to 23 Indian nationals, who, it said, are now “homeless in the middle of a heatwave”. “Under these inhumane circumstances, Kisa was forced to temporarily convert part of its offices into a […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 18:27

Israeli football fan fined after AEK arena clashes

An Israeli football fan was fined €1,200 on Friday after pleading guilty to offences arising from clashes outside the AEK Arena yesterday. The 24-year-old appeared before Larnaca district court, pleaded guilty to having participated in the melee, and paid his fine immediately. The disturbances broke out before kick-off outside the stadium, where police said supporters […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 17:46

Up to 33,000 healthy piglets to be slaughtered under government support scheme

Up to 33,000 healthy piglets will be slaughtered under a government support scheme aimed at preventing the collapse of Cyprus’ pig farming sector after an export ban left producers facing a growing surplus of animals. The cabinet on Wednesday approved a compensation scheme for pig farmers after the European Commission extended foot-and-mouth disease restriction zones […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 17:34

Man dead after grain silo collapses in Koma tou Yialou

A man died on Friday after a 2,500-tonne grain silo collapsed in the Karpas peninsula village of Koma tou Yialou. The man, named as 46-year-old Lokman Hacihasanoglu, was initially rescued alive from under the rubble of the silo by Turkish Cypriot civil defence and fire brigade teams, before being taken to a nearby hospital. The […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 17:32

Businesses turn to smaller software tools to cut IT costs

Businesses across Europe are reworking IT budgets as they look to cut operating costs and get more from the software they already pay for, according to a new study by software broker Forscope. The report found that 52 per cent of EU businesses use cloud computing, while 96 per cent rely on subscription-based SaaS software, […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 17:27

Holguin meets Fidan ahead of Guterres’ Cyprus visit

United Nations envoy for the Cyprus problem Maria Angela Holguin on Friday met Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara, as she completed her latest round of contacts ahead of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ visit to Cyprus next week. No official statements were made by either party after Friday’s meeting, though Turkish news website […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 16:56

Man arrested after stolen car chase ends in crash in Paphos

A 28-year-old man was arrested after allegedly driving a stolen vehicle, crashing into another car and assaulting a police officer during a pursuit in the Paphos district, police said on Friday. The vehicle was reported stolen at around 3pm on Thursday after it was allegedly taken from a parking area in Paphos shortly after midday. […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 16:39

Minister chairs talks on policing and migration

Public safety, crime prevention and strengthening policing in areas with larger migrant populations were the focus of a meeting chaired by Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Friday. The meeting, attended by a delegation from the Cyprus Institute for Demographic and Migration Policy and police representatives, highlighted the need for enhanced crime prevention and policing measures. […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 16:31

What is Astroline Today? A complete guide to free natal reports and birth charts

Astrology has experienced a remarkable resurgence in recent years. Millions of people now use digital tools to better understand their personalities, relationships, careers, and life paths through astrology. Among the many platforms available today, Astroline Today has become a popular destination for users seeking free birth chart calculations and personalized astrological insights. Whether you are […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 16:22

Where Agentic AI fits in HR according to Jeff Smith BlackRock Alum

Harnessing AI sits at the top of the 2026 priority list in Gartner’s survey of 426 CHROs across 23 industries, and the technology in question is no longer a chatbot. Agentic AI describes autonomous systems that plan and execute multi-step HR workflows, from onboarding provisioning to leave processing, without waiting for a human prompt at […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 16:13

Lawyers call for full Videogate report after Paschalides’ about turn

Lawyers Yiannis Ioannou and Simos Angelides have called for the full publication of independent criminal investigator Andreas Paschalides’ Videogate report, arguing on Friday that his second public statement materially changed the understanding created by his original announcement. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, both lawyers said Paschalides’ clarification, issued yesterday, differed significantly from his initial […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 16:09

Cyprus backs safer cargo across Mediterranean

Cyprus brought together 27 Port State Control inspectors from 11 Mediterranean countries for specialist training on cargo securing, strengthening regional cooperation on maritime safety and ship inspections.  The two-day seminar, held on July 15 and 16, was jointly organised by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping and the Secretariat of the Mediterranean Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control, known as […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 16:05

Rapid response teams planned after highway chaos

The Justice Ministry is moving to establish special rapid intervention teams following the seven-hour closure of the Nicosia Limassol highway after a lorry overturned. In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry said the disruption caused significant inconvenience to thousands of motorists and demonstrated the need to strengthen the operational readiness of the police, fire […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 16:04

Cyprus sees lower air ticket prices in June

Air transport prices in Cyprus fell in June while average air fares across the European Union continued to rise, according to figures released by Eurostat this week. The EU statistical agency said the price of air transport services, including plane tickets, has fluctuated significantly since January 2025, reflecting changes in travel demand, seasonal patterns and […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 16:02

Euro area private sector beats forecasts in July

The euro area’s private sector improved far more than expected in July, with activity returning to pre-escalation levels after the conflict with Iran, even as the latest flare-up threatens to weigh on sentiment again. The composite purchasing managers’ index, compiled by S&P Global, rose to 51.9, moving back above the 50-point line that separates growth […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 15:58

Golden passport trial set for September

The prosecution in the ‘golden passport’ case concerning alleged irregularities in Cyprus’ citizenship-by-investment scheme told the court on Friday that it had provided all the information requested by the defence ahead of the trial, which is due to begin on September 14 at 9.30am. Senior prosecutor Charis Karaolidou said the prosecution had responded to all […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 15:47

Government rejects ‘any ideas outside UN framework’ on Cyprus issue

The government has assured that any proposals for a settlement on the Cyprus problem falling outside the framework of UN Security Council resolutions would be rejected. Speaking on Friday, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis affirmed that the objective remained the resumption of substantive negotiations from where they stopped at Crans Montana in 2017, based on a […]

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