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Tanker gas leak forces closure of Larnaca–Kofinou highway

Tanker gas leak forces closure of Larnaca–Kofinou highway

A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) leak from a tanker truck on Wednesday led to the closure of a key section of the Larnaca–Kofinou highway, causing major disruptions and prompting a swift police response....

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Israel secretly moved planes to Cyprus and Greece before Iran bombing

Israel secretly moved planes to Cyprus and Greece before Iran bombing

In the hours leading up to a major Israeli military strike, dozens of Israeli aircraft were quietly moved out of harm’s way, and into Cyprus and Greece, without those host countries being fully aware of the plan’s purpose, according to Israeli media reports....

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Judge who called Nikolaou’s death a crime is dismissed

Judge who called Nikolaou’s death a crime is dismissed

The judge who shocked the country by ruling that the death of 26-year-old National Guard soldier Thanasis Nikolaou was not a suicide but the result of a criminal act has now been dismissed from the bench....

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Environmental Department: ''We don’t approve projects based on who applies''

Environmental Department: ''We don’t approve projects based on who applies''

A beachfront development in Larnaca has triggered a public row between environmental activists and government authorities, with the Department of Environment rejecting claims that the project’s approval was politically motivated....

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Ireland first to ban goods from Israeli settlements

Ireland first to ban goods from Israeli settlements

Ireland is making history as the first European country to introduce a law banning the import of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, a move that could send ripples across the EU and beyond....

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Inviting the invader?

Inviting the invader?

In a surprising move that could mark a shift in regional diplomacy, Cyprus plans to invite Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to a high-level summit in 2026, despite the island's bitter, decades-long division with Turkey....

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Short on lifeguards, long on risk as Limassol beaches struggle to stay safe

Short on lifeguards, long on risk as Limassol beaches struggle to stay safe

With summer in full swing, a serious shortage of lifeguards is raising concerns about swimmer safety along Limassol’s coastline....

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Steady heat marches on with a high of 37°c today

Steady heat marches on with a high of 37°c today

A seasonal low-pressure system is currently influencing the region, and it’s bringing the heat....

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Cypriot businesses go greener as hundreds certified in nationwide ESG initiative

Cypriot businesses go greener as hundreds certified in nationwide ESG initiative

Nearly 1,000 Cypriot businesses have joined a nationwide push toward sustainability, with two-thirds already certified under Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, marking the first-year results of a collaborative interbank initiative aimed at promoting responsible business practices....

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Nicosia to receive over €1 billion in development projects, President announces

Nicosia to receive over €1 billion in development projects, President announces

President Nikos Christodoulides unveiled more than 80 projects valued at over €1 billion aimed at transforming Nicosia and its surrounding suburbs during an event Monday at the Nicosia Municipal Theater....

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Wave of threats escalates against Customs Department staff and management

Wave of threats escalates against Customs Department staff and management

“We are not intimidated by threats,” declares the Customs Officers Branch of PASYDY in a statement condemning “in the strongest terms the threats directed at members of the staff and management of the Customs Department, which in recent times have escalated dangerously and blatantly.”...

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Eurobank eyes dual listing on Cyprus and Athens stock exchanges after Hellenic Bank exit

Eurobank eyes dual listing on Cyprus and Athens stock exchanges after Hellenic Bank exit

Greece’s Eurobank is considering listing its shares on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE), just as Hellenic Bank prepares to officially delist on June 30, 2025, sealing a €1.3 billion investment deal that signals strong faith in the Cypriot economy....

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Free cabin bags could soon be law in the EU, but airlines aren’t happy

Free cabin bags could soon be law in the EU, but airlines aren’t happy

Those frustrating extra fees for carrying a small bag onto a flight may soon be grounded, for good....

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Cyprus government posts €551M budget surplus in first five months of 2025

Cyprus government posts €551M budget surplus in first five months of 2025

Cyprus continues to keep its public finances in check, reporting a general government surplus of €551.2 million for the first five months of 2025, slightly higher than the €542.6 million recorded during the same period last year. ...

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One in four students leaves primary school with critically low skills

One in four students leaves primary school with critically low skills

The dust has long settled on the issue. After a period of obsessive opposition and a kind of cat-and-mouse resistance to the now-infamous ''quarterly exams,'' the government ultimately gave in to public pressure. ...

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Windcraft Music Fest: Winds, jazz, tradition and electronic sounds blended in a unique music event

Windcraft Music Fest: Winds, jazz, tradition and electronic sounds blended in a unique music event

Windcraft Music Fest returns for its 11th edition on the weekend of 25-27 July 2025 in the village of Katydata, transforming it into a vibrant hub of sound, creativity and cultural exchange....

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S&P Global Ratings upgrades Freedom24 outlook to positive, citing stronger risk management

S&P Global Ratings upgrades Freedom24 outlook to positive, citing stronger risk management

S&P Global Ratings has revised its outlook on Freedom Finance Europe Ltd., operating under the Freedom24 brand, from stable to positive, while affirming its 'B+/B' long- and short-term issuer credit ratings....

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Protect Cypriot businesses before they’re bought out, Chamber chief warns

Protect Cypriot businesses before they’re bought out, Chamber chief warns

The head of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) is urging action to protect local businesses from being swallowed up by foreign interests, calling for targeted tax reforms and incentives to encourage homegrown mergers....

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Tourism holds steady in Cyprus despite Middle East tensions

Tourism holds steady in Cyprus despite Middle East tensions

Despite the ongoing unrest in the Middle East, Cyprus’ tourism sector is proving both vulnerable and resilient, as a surge in advance bookings acts as a safety net for hoteliers and travel operators....

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U.S. steps in to modernize Paphos air base

U.S. steps in to modernize Paphos air base

The long-anticipated modernization of the Andreas Papandreou Air Base in Paphos is officially underway, marking a major step forward in U.S.-Cyprus defense cooperation and the Republic’s growing strategic role in the Eastern Mediterranean. ...

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Monday forecast: We’re still tired, but at least it’s only 37°c

Monday forecast: We’re still tired, but at least it’s only 37°c

It’s Monday morning and yes, we’re already exhausted. Pro tip for the next life: maybe don’t have kids. But hey, we’re clinging to the small victories, like the fact that today’s high is a mere 37 degrees. (ONLY 37! Can you believe our luck?)...

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Cyprus dams plunge below 20% as state races to secure water supply

Cyprus dams plunge below 20% as state races to secure water supply

Cyprus is grappling with one of its worst water crises in decades, with dam capacity falling to just 19.6% as of June 27, nearly half of what it was a year ago, officials confirmed....

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''Israel tolerates no criticism and wants to control everything,'' AKEL leader says

''Israel tolerates no criticism and wants to control everything,'' AKEL leader says

AKEL Secretary-General Stefanos Stefanou rejected accusations of antisemitism following criticism from Israeli Ambassador to Cyprus Oren Anolik, stating the party opposes all forms of hatred and misanthropy....

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Cyprus joins southern EU nations in opposing proposed France-UK migration pact

Cyprus joins southern EU nations in opposing proposed France-UK migration pact

Cyprus and four other southern European Union countries have voiced opposition to a proposed migration agreement between France and the United Kingdom, cautioning it could shift the burden of asylum claims onto them....

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Watches, engagement ring stolen from Ayia Napa beach

Watches, engagement ring stolen from Ayia Napa beach

Police are urging beachgoers to take precautions against theft as visitor numbers increase at coastal areas during the summer season....

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AI-generated video of President circulates online

AI-generated video of President circulates online

A video circulating online that appears to show President Nikos Christodoulides speaking with a journalist was generated using artificial intelligence and is not real, a government spokesman said....

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Tourists attacked and robbed in Paphos

Tourists attacked and robbed in Paphos

A tourist couple was attacked and robbed early Sunday in the coastal city of Paphos, sending both to the hospital with minor injuries, police said....

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Fire breaks out at Lycavittos Elementary School in Nicosia

Fire breaks out at Lycavittos Elementary School in Nicosia

Fire crews responded Saturday night after a blaze broke out at Lycavittos Elementary School in Nicosia, causing minor damage and prompting an investigation into the cause....

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53 Cypriots return home from Iran and Israel, says Foreign Ministry

53 Cypriots return home from Iran and Israel, says Foreign Ministry

A total of 53 Cypriot citizens who were in Israel and Iran have returned to Cyprus, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on the evacuation of foreign nationals under the national “ESTIA” plan....

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Forest Department links Akamas wildfires to acts of revenge

Forest Department links Akamas wildfires to acts of revenge

The Forest Department has raised serious allegations that many wildfires in the Akamas region may be acts of arson committed in retaliation over state decisions....

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Nine countries ease travel advisories while officials weigh new support for struggling hotels. Photo credit: booking.com
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Cyprus tourism slumps as British demand drops and bookings fall 60%

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Eastern Mediterranean tensions ease as warships begin leaving region
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Eastern Mediterranean tensions ease as warships begin leaving region

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