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20 July, 2026
 

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UK Cypriots demonstrate outside London embassy on invasion anniversary

UK Cypriots demonstrate outside London embassy on invasion anniversary

Members of the British Cypriot community assembled outside the Turkish embassy in London on Friday for a demonstration organized by the Famagusta Association of Great Britain. ...

Andy Burnham takes over as PM after Starmer’s dramatic exit

Andy Burnham takes over as PM after Starmer’s dramatic exit

Britain has a new prime minister, with former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham taking the keys to Downing Street after replacing Keir Starmer as leader of the ruling Labour Party....

''How did we get here?'' Cyprus reacts with anger over disturbing TikTok video

''How did we get here?'' Cyprus reacts with anger over disturbing TikTok video

A TikTok video that has been circulating in Cyprus has sparked widespread anger and calls for action after disability organizations accused those involved of humiliating a person with Down syndrome for entertainment. ...

Why Cyprus is becoming a key player in Eastern Mediterranean security

Why Cyprus is becoming a key player in Eastern Mediterranean security

Developments in the Eastern Mediterranean are moving quickly and are increasingly complex, with the United States sometimes taking the lead and, in other cases, following the recommendations of its partners....

Faneromeni '26 Art Festival at Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

Faneromeni '26 Art Festival at Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

The musical performance “TRACKS: Echo of Now, Rhythm of Yesterday” draws its inspiration from the concept of a “path” that is organically carved out through use rather than construction....

Cypriots keep shopping despite inflation fears and global uncertainty

Cypriots keep shopping despite inflation fears and global uncertainty

Consumer spending in Cyprus remains strong despite market uncertainty caused by inflationary pressures and the war in the Middle East....

Experience the Authentic Flavours of Thailand at Golden Monkey

Experience the Authentic Flavours of Thailand at Golden Monkey

Nestled within The Tower at St. Raphael Resort in Limassol, Golden Monkey offers a truly authentic Thai dining experience, bringing the vibrant flavors, rich traditions, and warm hospitality of Thailand to the Mediterranean. ...

Gunfire hits Germasogeia office building in latest suspected criminal attack

Gunfire hits Germasogeia office building in latest suspected criminal attack

A multi-story office building in Germasogeia, Limassol, became the latest target of what police believe was a criminal attack after damage caused by gunfire was discovered on the premises....

VideoGate: No wrongdoing found as probe points to attack on Cyprus

VideoGate: No wrongdoing found as probe points to attack on Cyprus

The controversial ''VideoGate'' footage that shook Cyprus earlier this year was not evidence of wrongdoing, but an edited video allegedly created as part of an effort to damage the reputation of the Republic of Cyprus, according to the findings of an independent investigation...

Cyprus wants Schengen in 18 months, is that realistic?

Cyprus wants Schengen in 18 months, is that realistic?

Joining the Schengen Area would do more than end border checks for Cypriot citizens traveling within Europe. It would place Cyprus among what is often described as the EU’s ''inner core,'' the group of countries that belong both to the European free-travel zone and the euro area....

Spain crowned world champions

Spain crowned world champions

While Spanish fans celebrated their victory, pub owners across Cyprus celebrated their own win too, as venues were packed with anxious football fans, awaiting the outcome of the match....

52 years later, Christodoulides says Cyprus talks must restart ''from where they stopped''

52 years later, Christodoulides says Cyprus talks must restart ''from where they stopped''

Fifty-two years after the Turkish invasion, President Nikos Christodoulides said the memory of those who lost their lives in 1974 carries a responsibility for today’s leadership: to continue efforts to end the division of Cyprus....

US school introduces AI robot teacher’s assistant

US school introduces AI robot teacher’s assistant

A New York school district is preparing to do something that sounds like science fiction: bring a humanoid robot into a classroom....

Fire breaks out in high-security wing of Central Prisons

Fire breaks out in high-security wing of Central Prisons

A fire broke out late Sunday night in a high-security wing of Cyprus Central Prisons, with police saying three inmates are believed to have deliberately started the blaze....

Monday forecast: Shaking off finals fever and facing the 40°C sizzle

Monday forecast: Shaking off finals fever and facing the 40°C sizzle

Our standard seasonal low pressure is firmly in control, delivering a wide-open, sun-drenched day to kick off the workweek....

Police arrest suspected mastermind of international terrorist network

Police arrest suspected mastermind of international terrorist network

A major breakthrough has occurred in the ongoing counter-terrorism investigation spanning Cyprus, Greece, and international security agencies. Members of the Larnaca Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have apprehended a 41-year-old foreign national believed to be the principal director of the network....

Nine minority faith monuments restored in occupied Cyprus

Nine minority faith monuments restored in occupied Cyprus

According to updates from the Bi-communal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, structural interventions have successfully concluded on nine historical sites belonging to the Maronite, Armenian, and Latin communities....

Cyprus steps up efforts to crack down on illegal Airbnb rentals

Cyprus steps up efforts to crack down on illegal Airbnb rentals

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism is introducing a stricter operating framework while also preparing to implement the new European regulation. The goal is to create a complete registry of accommodations and improve oversight of the market....

Traditional banks are funding more shadow loans

Traditional banks are funding more shadow loans

While lending increasingly grows in a demanding environment with geopolitical developments affecting the region and by extension Cyprus, the boundaries between traditional and shadow banking are becoming more and more blurred....

Government plans crackdown on public sector sick leave abuse

Government plans crackdown on public sector sick leave abuse

The government is preparing changes to the rules on sick leave across the public sector, saying the goal is to tackle abuse while protecting the system for employees who genuinely need time off because of illness....

Nature thrives in Cyprus’s forgotten buffer zone

Nature thrives in Cyprus’s forgotten buffer zone

The United Nations buffer zone in Cyprus, often called the "dead zone," has transformed over five decades of isolation into a thriving sanctuary for regional wildlife....

Government approves €1 million to clear illegal waste dumping sites

Government approves €1 million to clear illegal waste dumping sites

The Council of Ministers has approved €1 million in emergency funding to help communities remove illegally dumped waste, adding to ongoing government efforts to reduce environmental risks and lower the threat of wildfires....

Consumer spending remains resilient despite the war

Consumer spending remains resilient despite the war

Consumer spending in Cyprus remains resilient despite market uncertainty fueled by inflation and the conflict in the Middle East. Cypriots took advantage of the clearances that started around the end of June, focusing their shopping primarily on clothing and footwear....

Nicosia’s iconic green space is getting a major facelift

Nicosia’s iconic green space is getting a major facelift

For generations of Nicosia residents, the Municipal Garden has been more than just a patch of green in the heart of the capital. It has been a place for childhood memories, family walks, school trips, and quiet moments away from the city’s busy streets....

Cyprus ranks second in EU for workers from other member states

Cyprus ranks second in EU for workers from other member states

Cyprus is one of the European Union’s biggest magnets for workers from other EU countries, ranking second among all member states for the share of its working-age population made up of people born elsewhere in the bloc....

Turkey begins work on gas pipeline to occupied north, setting its sights on Europe

Turkey begins work on gas pipeline to occupied north, setting its sights on Europe

Turkey has reportedly begun building a 101-kilometer natural gas pipeline linking its southern coast to the occupied north of Cyprus, in a move that could reshape the region's energy landscape if completed....

Greece blocks new EU sanctions over Russian gas to protect Greek shipping giant

Greece blocks new EU sanctions over Russian gas to protect Greek shipping giant

Greece has delayed the European Union's latest round of sanctions against Russia, arguing that the proposed measures would severely damage a major Greek shipping company that transports Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG)....

More than 100 Turkish Cypriot properties declared unsafe after safety checks

More than 100 Turkish Cypriot properties declared unsafe after safety checks

More than 100 Turkish Cypriot properties across Cyprus have been deemed unsafe following hundreds of inspections carried out after the deadly collapse of an apartment building in Germasogeia earlier this year....

Key witness in Limassol shooting wakes up as police wait to hear her account

Key witness in Limassol shooting wakes up as police wait to hear her account

A 46-year-old woman who was critically injured in an attempted murder-suicide in Limassol has regained consciousness, with police now waiting for doctors to determine when she is well enough to provide a statement....

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou to leave Cabinet in reshuffle

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou to leave Cabinet in reshuffle

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou will be leaving her post as part of the government reshuffle expected to be announced by President Nikos Christodoulides, Deputy Government Spokesperson Yiannis Antoniou said on Thursday....

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