6 h. ago Nicosia council and arts association in dispute over premises

Nicosia municipality and the visual artists and art theorists association Cyprus, known as ‘Phytorio’, have clashed over access to a historic arts venue in the municipal garden. The dispute centres on an unauthorised change of locks and competing claims to the site. On Friday, the artists’ association announced that on June 4, without any prior […]

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30 h. ago International Sea Tourism Festival comes to Cyprus for the first time

There is plenty happening by the sea these months and events will continue to arrive even after the extended tourism season passes. In October, a new wave of happenings will reach the island and for the first time ever the International Sea Tourism Festival will shine at Ayia Napa Marina. Traditionally held in Greece, the […]

Society

30 h. ago ‘Cryptic’ creature found clinging to garden wall on Cyprus for first time. See it

‘Cryptic’ creature found clinging to garden wall on Cyprus for first time. See it  Miami Herald

Politics

69 h. ago Zero Trace Festival: Limassol embraces a celebration without waste

By Kristina Cernakevica Two weeks ago, something quite revolutionary happened in the heart of Limassol. University Square – often a site of casual weekend strolls – became the stage for Cyprus’s first truly low-impact community celebration. The Zero Trace Festival, held on June 21 and 22, didn’t just invite people to enjoy food, music, and […]

Sport

3 d. ago UK Holidaymakers Enjoy Big Airfare Savings as Turkish Cyprus Seals New Deal with Turkish Airlines and AJet to Launch Shuttle Flights and Cap Ticket Prices from Ercan Airport

UK Holidaymakers Enjoy Big Airfare Savings as Turkish Cyprus Seals New Deal with Turkish Airlines and AJet to Launch Shuttle Flights and Cap Ticket Prices from Ercan Airport  Travel And Tour World

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3 d. ago Potato farmers call for overhaul of compensation rules as drought bites

Potato farmers are demanding sweeping changes to compensation rules for extreme weather, warning that prolonged drought has pushed many to the brink of survival. Farmers from across Cyprus are set to hold an open meeting on July 9, at the Liopetri amphitheatre. According to a report on Politis, farmers will discuss how to tackle severe […]

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4 d. ago Parliament aims to vote on euthanasia legalisation in January

Parliament is aiming to hold a vote on legalising euthanasia in January next year, with an article-by-article deliberation in the House human rights committee of a bill providing for its legalisation set to begin in September. Discussions on the matter continued in the committee on Monday, with Health Minister Michael Damianos describing them as “constructive”. […]

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5 d. ago Heat has taken hold, but still plenty to enjoy in the garden

It is going to be very hot from now until October, so make sure that you have plenty of shade in which to shelter from the sun. Not all trees are suitable however with some having frondy leaves. You will see that many villagers have a vine under which they can eat and talk at […]

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7 d. ago Three Brits can win at Silverstone but Piastri has his own script

Three British winners have their sights on a home grand prix victory this weekend but Oscar Piastri could rain on that particular parade as Formula One returns to where the championship started 75 years ago. Australia’s championship leader can still count on plenty of support as a McLaren driver but much of the crowd, and […]

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8 d. ago Bank of Israel expected to hold rates, August cut seen as likely

The Bank of Israel is expected to leave short-term interest rates unchanged next week but analysts believe a cut is possible as early as August following a swift war with Iran that likely set back the Iranian nuclear programme. Ten of the 11 economists polled by Reuters said the central bank will keep its benchmark […]

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9 d. ago UN chief to hold informal meeting on Cyprus later this month

UN chief to hold informal meeting on Cyprus later this month  Anadolu Ajansı

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9 d. ago Britain’s Wimbledon hopefuls Raducanu and Tarvet face tough task

The home crowd will have plenty to cheer on Centre Court in the second round at Wimbledon on Wednesday as British qualifier Oliver Tarvet takes on twice defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu meets former winner Marketa Vondrousova. Britain’s Katie Boulter and Cameron Norrie will also be in action, while world number one Aryna […]

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1 week ago Alcaraz survives scare, Sabalenka serene, but others feel the heat

Carlos Alcaraz survived Wimbledon’s hottest-ever opening day although the Spaniard was far from his sizzling best as he began his quest for a hat-trick of titles with a big scare against Fabio Fognini at the All England Club on Monday. With air temperatures soaring to 32 degrees Celsius, Alcaraz needed more than four hours to […]

Events

1 week ago Yellow warning issued for extreme heat in Cyprus on Saturday

Yellow warning issued for extreme heat in Cyprus on Saturday  Philenews

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2 w. ago Today’s weather: Heat peaks at 42°C, public urged to take precautions

Friday’s weather will be mostly clear and intensely hot across the island with a yellow warning in place due to high temperatures. Inland temperatures are expected to reach between 40 and 42 degrees Celsius. Semi-mountainous areas will see highs of 36 to 41 degrees, while temperatures in the mountains will range from 28 to 35 […]

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2 w. ago US banks set to pass Fed stress tests and boost dividends, say analysts

The biggest US lenders are expected to clear the Federal Reserve’s annual health check this year, showing they have ample capital that can be used to boost dividends, analysts said. The results of the central bank’s so-called “stress tests” on Friday will determine how much cash lenders would need to hold to withstand a severe […]

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2 w. ago Avalanche (AVAX) set to extend losses as open interest drops, new Crypto coin promises 33x upside

Avalanche (AVAX) is struggling to hold ground, trading just above a critical $18.50 support level after hitting a two-month low. Open Interest in AVAX derivatives has plummeted to a 30-day low of $441 million, signaling fading trader confidence.  In the meantime, Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a rising DeFi altcoin, is capturing attention with its Phase 5 […]

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2 w. ago US intel challenges Trump’s ‘obliteration’ claim on Iran nuclear sites

U.S. airstrikes did not destroy Iran’s nuclear capability and only set it back by a few months, according to a preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment, as a shaky ceasefire brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump took hold between Iran and Israel. Earlier on Tuesday, both Iran and Israel signaled that the air war between the two […]

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2 w. ago Tesla sued after fatal crash involving Autopilot and Full Self

Tesla (TSLA.O) was sued this week by the estates of three people killed last September when their 2024 Model S equipped with Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features crashed on New Jersey’s Garden State Parkway. The wrongful death lawsuit filed in the federal court in Camden, New Jersey, attributed the deaths of David Dryerman, 54; his […]

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2 w. ago Iran, Israel ceasefire appears to hold under pressure from Trump

A shaky ceasefire began to take hold between Israel and Iran on Tuesday under pressure from US President Donald Trump, raising hopes for an end to the biggest ever military confrontation between the Middle East arch-foes. Trump scolded both sides for early violations of the truce he announced at 5am GMT, but directed especially stinging […]

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