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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 15:30

The Cyprus taverna serving wagyu souvlaki

By Marko Ljubicic Sometimes I wonder about the motives of the friends, colleagues and family members who recommend restaurants for me to review. Most, I imagine, have good intentions. They point me towards the finest Indian restaurant in town, the newest hotspot or perhaps a hidden gem tucked away on some side street. And then […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 15:04

The future is ours to build

By Theodoros Loukaidis, Director General of the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation We often speak about young people as the leaders of tomorrow. Truth is, many of them are already leading today.  One of the greatest privileges of my role is the opportunity to meet talented young people who are pushing boundaries, challenging assumptions, and creating […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 15:00

Cyprus development spending hits €412m by mid-year

Cyprus implemented 25 per cent of its 2026 development budget during the first half of the year, maintaining the same pace as in the corresponding period of 2025 and running above the 22 per cent average recorded over the past decade, according to the state treasury. Total development expenditure budgeted for 2026 stands at €1.62bn, […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 14:35

Police defend motorway chaos as expert calls for rush-hour truck ban

Police have defended their handling of Thursday’s motorway closure, saying the hours-long disruption on the Limassol-Nicosia highway was unavoidable because of the complexity of recovering a heavy goods vehicle and clearing tonnes of gravel from the carriageway. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, traffic police spokesman Giorgos Milis said the incident affected traffic in both directions […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 14:33

Two full Maritime Studies scholarships at Frederick University

DP World Limassol offers full scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate studies Leading global logistics company DP World is once again offering two scholarships to support aspiring maritime professionals pursuing Maritime studies at Frederick University during the 2026–2027 academic year. One scholarship is available for the University’s BSc in Maritime Studies, while the second is offered for […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 14:28

CBC governor warns of upward inflation risks as Middle East conflict persists

The European Central Bank (ECB) left its key interest rates unchanged earlier this week, with Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides warning on Friday that the broader effects of the recent energy shock remain contained for now but that risks to inflation continue to point upwards as the conflict in the Middle East […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 14:24

Fidias skips National Council, claims ignorance on Cyprus problem

Fidias Panayiotou did not attend today’s National Council meeting ahead of next week’s UN talks on the Cyprus problem, claiming he did not possess sufficient knowledge to advise President Nikos Christodoulides and instead appointed businessman Mike Spanos to represent his party. The decision, announced in a video published on Thursday night, has prompted debate over […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 14:16

From Cyprus to Ireland, Europe must deliver for the ocean

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 14:16

Beleagured Turkish opposition attempts to regroup with new party

Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel and 91 breakaway lawmakers applied on Friday to launch a new political party, seeking to regroup to challenge President Tayyip Erdogan after their former party faced an unprecedented legal crackdown. They applied to the interior ministry to launch the so-called New Party in protest over a May court ruling that […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 14:09

UK says armed forces ready to defend country after Iran warns over US bombers

Britain said its armed forces were ready to protect the country from any attack after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) issued a warning not to allow U.S. bombers to fly from UK bases. In a statement on Thursday, the IRGC said the U.S. had flown bombing missions against Iran from Fairford in southwest England, adding that […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 14:00

Cyprus fintech sector remains top cyber target despite botnet crackdown

A major international crackdown on botnet infrastructure has failed to reduce cyber risks facing businesses in Cyprus, according to new data released by cybersecurity company Qrator Labs for the second quarter of 2026. The report found that the largest distributed denial of service (DDoS) botnet monitored by the company shrank dramatically from 13.5 million devices […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 13:48

National Council backs renewed push for resolving Cyprus problem

The National Council reaffirmed its support on Friday for President Nikos Christodoulides’ efforts to restart negotiations on the Cyprus problem, welcoming next week’s visit by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and the appointment of a new EU envoy. In a joint statement issued after the council meeting, members welcomed Guterres’ visit as “a practical demonstration […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 13:26

Final 4 beachfront residences remain at Londa Residences ahead of 2026 completion

As the development enters its final phase of construction, the four remaining residences offer a rare opportunity to own a luxury home directly on the sea in Limassol. As Londa Residences approaches completion this year, only four homes now remain available within this landmark development. Located on the seafront in Germasogeia, this highly-anticipated project is […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 13:03

Public invited to vote on future euro banknotes

The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled ten shortlisted design proposals for the next series of euro banknotes and launched a public survey inviting feedback from people across Europe. The proposals are based on two themes, European culture and Rivers and birds, with specific motifs chosen to represent each concept. “Euro banknotes are more than […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 13:02

Eurozone consumers see lower inflation, steady outlook

The European Central Bank (ECB) on Friday released the latest results of its Consumer Expectations Survey for June 2026, showing a broad easing in inflation expectations and a mixed outlook for income, spending, and growth. Median consumer perceptions of inflation over the previous 12 months fell markedly to 3.6 per cent in June, down from […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 13:00

Τhe Chandria Dough Festival showcases flavours and tradition

There is no shortage of festivals this summer. Every weekend is filled with activities people of all ages can enjoy around Cyprus, whether they are vacationing or just enjoying their summer locally. Perhaps that is the beauty of spending the summer in Cyprus – being able to enjoy the mountains, sea, big fiestas or village […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 12:27

Spain declares emergency as wildfires force thousands of evacuations

Spain declared a national emergency over wildfires for the first time on Friday and France asked for help from the European Union to tackle a blaze on the Atlantic coast as searing heat fuelled fires across Europe and forced tens of thousands of evacuations. French authorities ordered the total evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 12:18

Cyprus lags EU in precision farming as digital adoption grows

Cyprus had one of the lowest levels of precision farming adoption in the EU in 2023, with only about 1 per cent of farms using such technology, according toa report from Eurostat. The figures also show that about 43 per cent of EU farms had internet access in 2023, with northern and central European countries […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 12:14

Klopp named new Germany manager

Germany have appointed former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund boss Juergen Klopp as head coach of the men’s national team, the German Press Agency (DPA) said on Friday. The decision follows the departure of former head coach Julian Nagelsmann as the four-time World Cup champions look to rebuild after another disappointing World Cup.

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 12:12

Wall collapses in Nicosia during works

A section of wall surrounding a block of flats in Ayios Dometios, Nicosia, collapsed on Friday during excavation works for the foundations of a new building to be built next door. The Nicosia district government organisation (EOA) said the incident occurred on Pentadaktylos street and that it had immediately launched an investigation into the safety […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 12:09

Four Palestinians and one Israeli killed in West Bank shooting

Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed in a shooting incident in the occupied West Bank on Friday, according to Israeli and Palestinian health officials. The Israeli military said it had been dispatched to the area, southwest of the Palestinian city of Nablus, after reports of an attack on Israeli civilians who were hiking there. […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 12:04

All three suspects released in Down syndrome abuse video investigation

All three people arrested in connection with a TikTok livestream in which a child with Down syndrome was encouraged to perform indecent acts were released on Friday, after the Nicosia district court refused police requests to remand two suspects and investigators later freed a third following questioning. The developments came hours after police announced the […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 12:02

A time‑travelling king and visit from the Loch Ness Monster

The Commonwealth Games has always been a competition shaped by its history as well as its sport. Previously known as the ‘British Empire Games’, the competition is perhaps viewed by many as the ‘Olympics-lite’, a place where smaller nations and territories get their time to shine (although Australia, England and Canada dominate the medal table). […]

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Kıbrıs 24.07.2026 11:42

Power cuts ‘unacceptable’ for modern tourist destination

Power cuts are “unacceptable” and inconsistent with the profile of Cyprus as a modern European tourist destination, the association of Cyprus Tourist Enterprises (Stek) said on Friday. Stek expressed its concern over recent power cuts, saying that they inevitably affected hotel units and caused operational problems, negatively impacting the experience of tourists visiting the island. […]

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