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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 10:30

Miami Heat mistakenly post video teasing possible LeBron James return

The Miami Heat mistakenly posted a YouTube video teasing LeBron James’ potential return, a team spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday, with the remarkable error setting the basketball world ablaze as the 41-year-old decides where to play his 24th NBA season. A live stream titled “LeBron James Introductory Press Conference” scheduled for July 27 was uploaded to […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 10:25

Thirteen arrested in nationwide police operations

Thirteen people were arrested during nationwide operations on Wednesday night, the police said on Thursday. The arrests involved various offences, including vehicle arson, illegal drug possession, carrying knives, and possessing forged documents and the circulation of counterfeit banknotes. Officers checked 680 drivers and 227 passengers during the operations, inspecting 42 premises, which resulted in three […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 10:18

146 animals dead after farm fire

A total of 146 animals died after a fire broke out on a farm near the Kyrenia district village of Koutsoventis, the Turkish Cypriot police said. The fire reportedly broke out at 3.45pm on Wednesday, and destroyed a milking machine, a generator, and a welding machine, among other farming machinery, as well as 100 square […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 10:08

Vassiliko Cement Works forecasts stronger half-year results

Vassiliko Cement Works Public Company Ltd announced on Thursday that its financial results for the first half of 2026 are projected to show an improvement compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. This anticipated financial growth is primarily driven by higher revenues generated across the board. The positive outlook stems specifically from increased […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 09:51

Two arrested in Paphos for stealing electricity cables from EAC

Two people have been arrested in Paphos on suspicion of stealing more than 150 kilograms worth of electricity cables from the electricity authority (EAC), the police said on Thursday. According to the police, the cables were found on the premises of two metal trading companies, with it being found that the cables in their possession […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 09:45

Paphos man arrested for lorry arson

A 33-year-old man from Paphos has been arrested on suspicion of arson, in connection with the case of a fire which broke out in a parked lorry during the early hours of Sunday morning, the police said on Thursday. According to the police, the lorry had been parked in an “open area” in Paphos, with […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 09:44

Greece to buy €3.5 billion air defence system from Israel

Greece’s security council, KYSEA, is expected to give its final approval on Thursday for the purchase of a multi-layer air defence system from Israel, worth up to €3.5 billion ($4 billion), and several types of drones, two sources told Reuters. KYSEA gave its initial approval earlier this year and is expected to approve the procurement […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 09:38

Two injured after Paphos motorcycle collision

Two people were injured after a motorcycle collided with a tree in the Paphos district, the police said on Thursday. According to the police, the incident occurred on Wednesday, with a 22-year-old male rider and a 21-year-old male passenger travelling between Polis Chrysochous and the Aphrodite Baths. The motorcycle veered off the road and into […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 09:37

Police in Wisconsin shoot man dead; online video of killing sparks protests

Police officers in Madison, Wisconsin, fatally shot a man they were trying to arrest on Wednesday during a street-corner scuffle, which was recorded by onlookers and went viral on the internet, sparking protests in the city. Police said the officer who fired his weapon was injured by a knife that the man produced during the […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 09:26

One year on, Limassol mountain communities still rebuilding after deadly wildfire

One year has passed since the deadly wildfire that claimed two lives, scorched more than 100 square kilometres of land and caused extensive damage across 15 communities in the western Limassol mountains. The fire of July 23, 2025 also exposed, in the most painful way, the challenges Cyprus faces in preventing and managing natural disasters, […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 09:16

Orange warning issued as temperatures set to reach 44C

An orange weather warning for exceptionally high temperatures is in force on Thursday, with temperatures expected to climb to around 44C inland. The warning, issued by the Met Office, will remain in effect from 12pm until 5pm. During this period, maximum temperatures are forecast to reach around 44C in inland areas and approximately 33C in […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 08:12

Eurobank, National Bank of Greece and Alpha Bank see earnings upgrades

Morgan Stanley expects the Greek banking sector to enter earnings season with higher profit forecasts, robust credit growth and a string of second-quarter upside surprises. In its report, the findings of which were shared by Greek business outlet Newmoney, the US investment bank said it that remains constructive on the sector, arguing that the macroeconomic […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 08:00

Houthis attack Saudi oil tankers, threatening global supply crisis

The Iranian-aligned Houthis said on Thursday they struck two Saudi oil tankers as part of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, threatening to create a second chokepoint on global oil supplies alongside Iran’s near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile the U.S. military said on Wednesday it launched a new round of strikes on Iran […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 07:58

Northern Sea Route aims to offer exporters faster links to European ports

China is preparing to turn a one-off voyage through the Arctic into a scheduled seasonal container service, testing whether the Northern Sea Route can offer exporters a faster link to Europe without coming close to replacing the Suez Canal.  Chinese-controlled Sea Legend Shipping plans eight roughly weekly sailings between mid-August and October, using seven mainly feeder-sized vessels with capacities ranging […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 07:54

US says it reaches nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have reached a landmark agreement on civil nuclear power, the U.S. Energy Department said on Wednesday, a deal that allows the kingdom to build nuclear reactors using American technology and to enrich uranium. A civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia has been in the works for years during both President […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 07:40

Paphos tourism campaign wins two major industry awards

The Paphos regional tourism board (Etap Paphos) announced on Tuesday that its “Paphos – Unleash Your Senses” campaign has secured two industry awards, recognising the region’s long-term strategy to promote itself as an international tourism destination. The campaign received a gold award at the Cyprus Tourism Awards 2025 in the Strategy & Innovation – Timeless […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: tourism, Eurobank, Keve, startups, construction, CBC, LNG

All signatures have been obtained for the memorandum of understanding (MoU) covering the sale of all recoverable natural gas from Cyprus’ Aphrodite field to the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS), NewMed Energy Management Ltd announced on Wednesday. In a statement filed with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and addressed to the Israel Securities Authority, […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 06:40

What’s on this weekend

This weekend, local festivals celebrate local produce. Watermelon, potato and koupepi dishes are coming to rural villages while film nights, concerts and exhibitions continue throughout the island. Here’s what to do in the last weekend of July! Cinema Film lovers have plenty to look forward to this weekend, wherever they are on the island. The […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 06:30

Average UK private rents increase 3.3 per cent in year to June

British house prices rose ⁠by 2.7 per cent in ​the year to ​May, after rising by an upwardly revised 3.9 per cent ​in the ​year to April, the Office ‌for ⁠National Statistics said on Wednesday. Average UK monthly private rents ​increased ​by ⁠3.3 per cent in the year to ​June, matching ​the ⁠pace in the […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 06:00

Low inventories and surging geopolitical risks keep fuel prices elevated

The escalating US-Iran war threatens Asian oil refiners’ plans to ramp up output in August, which could keep global fuel stocks tight and bolster prices for longer unless China ​fills the gap. Asian refiners, counting on steadier oil supply, had been expected to lead a recovery in global fuel production this quarter, but attacks between […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 04:25

Food Connect app launched to tackle Cyprus’ food surplus

A new digital platform, Food Connect, has been launched in Cyprus to reduce food waste by linking businesses with surplus food to charities and the public, Friends of the Earth Cyprus announced on Wednesday. Developed under the European Life project, Food Connect allows businesses to donate edible surplus food instead of discarding it. The free […]

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Kıbrıs 23.07.2026 04:20

Our View: No delay in dealing with illegal campers

On Tuesday, on the instructions of the interior minister, trucks, accompanied by police, were sent to the beach front east of Larnaca to remove caravans, tents, picnic tables, barbecues that had been parked there illegally. And if the authorities had not taken action, the illegal facilities would have remained there for the duration of the […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 22:39

Full list of areas included in rolling power-cut plan

Authorities began imposing electricity cuts in different parts of Cyprus from 6.52pm on Wednesday, as demand exceeded available generation capacity. According to an announcement by the Electricity Authority the affected locations have been divided geographically into groups, allowing the cuts to be carried out on a rotating basis so that no single area remains without […]

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Kıbrıs 22.07.2026 22:21

Cyprus transport emissions above EU average as drivers lose 40 hours a year in traffic

Transport accounted for 37.9 per cent of Cyprus’ greenhouse gas emissions in 2023, while drivers lost an average of more than 40 hours in peak-time traffic, according to a European Commission report published on Wednesday. The report, titled Transport and tourism in the European Union – Current trends and issues, examines recent developments in the two […]

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