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Cabinet greenlights solar water heating grants up to €900

Cabinet greenlights solar water heating grants up to €900

The Cabinet approved a grant scheme on Wednesday aimed at installing solar water heating systems in homes, according to Energy, Commerce, and Industry Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou....

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Malfy Gin at the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

Malfy Gin at the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

The highly anticipated Cyprus Cocktail Festival, now in its fifth year, returns for another unforgettable evening, offering exclusive signature cocktails from 20 top bars in Cyprus and abroad....

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Israel’s Ambassador to Cyprus denies abduction rumors, confirms he is safe

Israel’s Ambassador to Cyprus denies abduction rumors, confirms he is safe

Israel's Ambassador to Cyprus, Oren Anolik, assured the public on Tuesday that he is safe following false rumors circulating on social media about his alleged abduction. ...

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30 boats arrive in Ayia Napa from Lebanon as evacuations continue

30 boats arrive in Ayia Napa from Lebanon as evacuations continue

Boats from Lebanon are arriving daily at the marinas of Ayia Napa and Larnaca, carrying European citizens as well as diplomatic and administrative staff from foreign embassies....

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President Christodoulides urges stronger oversight with new Auditor General

President Christodoulides urges stronger oversight with new Auditor General

Andreas Papaconstantinou was officially appointed as Cyprus' new Auditor General on Wednesday, following a ceremony at the Presidential Palace with President Nikos Christodoulides. ...

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China’s electric vehicle sales plummet in Europe amid EU tariffs

China’s electric vehicle sales plummet in Europe amid EU tariffs

Chinese automakers are seeing a sharp decline in electric vehicle (EV) sales across Europe, with sales figures dropping to their lowest in the past 18 months. ...

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Oil prices surge 4% after Iran fires missiles at Israel

Oil prices surge 4% after Iran fires missiles at Israel

Oil prices surged nearly 4% on Tuesday following Iran's ballistic missile attacks on Israel, launched in retaliation for Israel’s campaign against Tehran’s Hezbollah allies in Lebanon....

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Letymbiotis announces activation of Cyprus’ ‘Estia’ evacuation plan

Letymbiotis announces activation of Cyprus’ ‘Estia’ evacuation plan

Cyprus’ national evacuation plan ''Estia'' for the reception and repatriation of citizens of third countries, is in full operation, Government Spokesperson Constantinos Letymbiotis announced on platform "X"....

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Greece to send C-130 aircraft for evacuation of Cypriots from Lebanon

Greece to send C-130 aircraft for evacuation of Cypriots from Lebanon

Greece will provide a military transport aircraft to transport Cypriot citizens out of Lebanon, Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said on Tuesday....

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Temperatures rise to 31°C inland

Temperatures rise to 31°C inland

Today, the weather will be mostly clear, though local cloud cover may develop around midday and early afternoon, possibly bringing isolated showers in the mountains. ...

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Cyprus celebrates 64th Independence Day with military parade

Cyprus celebrates 64th Independence Day with military parade

Cyprus marked its 64th Independence Day today with a military parade in Nicosia. Key political, religious, and military leaders, including President Nikos Christodoulides and Greece’s President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, attended the event alongside foreign ambassadors and defense officials....

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Lights in sky over Cyprus linked to Iranian missile launches, no immediate threat (video)

Lights in sky over Cyprus linked to Iranian missile launches, no immediate threat (video)

Cyprus residents reported seeing bright lights in the sky on Tuesday night, which may be linked to the debris from Iranian ballistic missiles launched toward Israel. ...

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Iran fires missiles at Israel, escalating tensions in the region

Iran fires missiles at Israel, escalating tensions in the region

Iran launched a wave of missiles at Israel on Tuesday evening, dramatically increasing tensions in the already unstable Middle East. The attack, which saw around 180 missiles fired, sent millions of Israelis scrambling to bomb shelters and heightened fears of an all-out war between Israel and Iran....

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Israeli troops launch ground offensive in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah

Israeli troops launch ground offensive in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah

Israeli forces have launched a ''limited, localized, and targeted'' ground operation inside southern Lebanon aimed at Hezbollah, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Tuesday....

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New Chief and Deputy Chief of police sworn in amid calls for action

New Chief and Deputy Chief of police sworn in amid calls for action

The confirmation ceremony for the new Chief of Police, Themistos Arnaoutis, and Deputy Chief of Police, Panikos Stavrou, took place today at the Presidential Palace, with President Nikos Christodoulides and other government officials in attendance....

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First Lady returns to Foreign Affairs duties amid allowance controversy

First Lady returns to Foreign Affairs duties amid allowance controversy

First Lady Philippa Karsera-Christodoulides is set to return to her position at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following the expiration of her unpaid leave granted after her husband, Nikos Christodoulides, was elected President of the Republic. ...

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Far-right Freedom Party wins big in Austria election

Far-right Freedom Party wins big in Austria election

Austria's political landscape has entered a period of uncertainty following the far-right Freedom Party’s (FPÖ) historic success in Sunday’s general election......

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Switzerland approves border change, Italy yet to finalize

Switzerland approves border change, Italy yet to finalize

Switzerland and Italy have redrawn part of their Alpine border due to the melting of glaciers, a result of climate change....

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Turkish Cypriot leader open to talks, holds firm on sovereignty

Turkish Cypriot leader open to talks, holds firm on sovereignty

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, fresh from meetings with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, expressed willingness to engage in a trilateral meeting on the Cyprus issue but maintained his firm stance on sovereign equality and a two-state solution....

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Larnaca airport checks 98% of passengers in under 10 minutes

Larnaca airport checks 98% of passengers in under 10 minutes

During the months of July and August, 98.9% and 97.8% of passengers, respectively, have been served at security checks in less than 10 minutes, at Larnaca airport while at the passport control points at departures......

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Cyprus' credit rating upgraded due to strong economy and lower debt

Cyprus' credit rating upgraded due to strong economy and lower debt

Rating Agency Capital Intelligence Ratings (CI) has upgraded Cyprus’ Long-Term Foreign Currency Rating (LT FCR) and Short-Term FCR (ST FCR) to ‘BBB’ and ‘A2’, respectively, from ‘BBB-’ and ‘A3’, maintaining a positive outlook....

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Over 1,000 dead, one million displaced as Israel strikes Lebanon

Over 1,000 dead, one million displaced as Israel strikes Lebanon

European Union foreign ministers will hold an emergency meeting Monday night to address rising tensions in the Middle East following Israel’s airstrikes on Lebanon over the weekend and the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah....

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Cyprus braces for migrant surge as war in Lebanon intensifies

Cyprus braces for migrant surge as war in Lebanon intensifies

A year after hostilities erupted in Israel, the conflict has now expanded to Lebanon, reigniting fears about the stability of the Middle East....

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IDF claims significant strikes: At least 44 killed in recent attacks on Hezbollah

IDF claims significant strikes: At least 44 killed in recent attacks on Hezbollah

Israel’s military carried out dozens of strikes on Hezbollah targets early Sunday, as reports surfaced of the assassinations of two more senior Hezbollah commanders following the killing of the militant group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in a southern Beirut suburb....

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US urges tighter oversight of Cypriot service providers to combat financial crime

US urges tighter oversight of Cypriot service providers to combat financial crime

Cypriot accountants and lawyers are under pressure from U.S. authorities to align with banking standards in combating financial crime. ...

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Germany: Arson attack by Syrian man leaves 31 wounded

Germany: Arson attack by Syrian man leaves 31 wounded

A 41-year-old man has been arrested in Essen, Germany, after allegedly setting two fires that left 30 people injured and driving a van into two shops, authorities said Sunday....

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Lucky JOKER ticket in Kokkinotrimithia wins €18.6 million jackpot

Lucky JOKER ticket in Kokkinotrimithia wins €18.6 million jackpot

A single ticket has made one individual extraordinarily wealthy following the 2812th JOKER draw, as they secured a prize of €18,694,681.21. The winning ticket, ...

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Temperatures rise to 32°C inland, cooler on the coast

Temperatures rise to 32°C inland, cooler on the coast

A weak low-pressure system is affecting the area, bringing occasional strong winds and isolated showers....

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Protests erupt at Akrotiri against Israeli airstrikes and British military bases

Protests erupt at Akrotiri against Israeli airstrikes and British military bases

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the British Bases in Akrotiri, Cyprus, on Sunday, voicing their opposition to Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and southern Lebanon and calling for the withdrawal of British military bases from the island. ...

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President Nikos Christodoulides fires police chiefs

President Nikos Christodoulides fires police chiefs

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has dismissed the Chief and Deputy Chief of Police, a move widely seen as a response to the recent scandal involving an escaped convict. The president made the decision upon his return from the United Nations General Assembly in New York....

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Legislation aims to deepen U.S.-Cyprus ties, boost regional infrastructure, and support alternatives to Beijing’s global expansion. Photo credit: Unsplash
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New U.S. bill eyes Cyprus as key player in countering China’s Belt and Road

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Tests confirm clean water following British Bases’ pollution alert. File photo
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No pollution found at Lady’s Mile beach, Environment Department confirms

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