Cyprus public invited to vote on future euro banknotes
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday called on citizens to take part in a Europe-wide survey launched by the European Central Bank (ECB), inviting the public to help ...
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 ...
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 ...
Technology
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Cost of living
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 ...
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 ...
Spain declares national emergency, tens of thousands flee fires in France
Tens of thousands of people fled wildfires in southwest France by car and boat on Friday and Spain declared a national emergency as huge blazes merged outside Madrid and searing ...
Agriculture
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.
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
COMMONWEALTH GAMES
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 ...
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 ...
€500m in projects planned for Limassol decongestion
Five hundred million euro worth of new roads and improvements in Limassol to ease congestion will be presented and discussed on Friday by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades during a meeting ...
Technology
How Anthropic IPO could reset private market valuations
The anticipated IPOs of Anthropic and OpenAI could be among the most consequential market events of a generation by setting a benchmark valuation for AI-native firms.
Alexey Garyunov, general partner ...
Christodoulides vows stronger National Guard as new recruits sworn in
President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday pledged to continue strengthening Cyprus’ defence capabilities, telling newly sworn-in National Guard recruits that the country must remain prepared in the face of the continuing ...
Police file criminal case against both Drousiotis and Sandy
Police have filed a criminal case against journalist Makarios Drousiotis and a woman known publicly as ‘Sandy’, with both facing around 101 counts following an investigation into allegations that fabricated messages ...
Demetra reports new share acquisition details
Demetra Holdings Plc on Friday announced to investors that it purchased more of its own shares during the trading session on July 23, 2026.
The share repurchase was executed through the Cyprus ...
Kontides tops standings ahead of Los Angeles Grand Slam medal races
Cypriot sailor Pavlos Kontides will enter the medal races of the Los Angeles Grand Slam in first place after maintaining his lead in the ILCA 7 category.
Kontides finished sixth and ...
EUROPA LEAGUE QUALIFYING
Pafos face uphill battle after 2-0 defeat to Hajduk Split
Pafos FC will have work to do in the second leg of their Europa League second qualifying round tie after losing 2-0 away to Croatia’s Hajduk Split on Thursday ...