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UK says RAF Akrotiri has robust security amid reports of possible Iranian retaliationПолитика
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UK says RAF Akrotiri has robust security amid reports of possible Iranian retaliation

The UK Ministry of Defence said RAF Akrotiri’s security is under constant review after reports that Iranian forces assessed potential targets in south-eastern Europe.

August 19, 2026Cyprus
Lagarde Says Europe’s Post-War Growth Model Is ErodingВ мире

Lagarde Says Europe’s Post-War Growth Model Is Eroding

ECB president Christine Lagarde said Europe must strengthen its single market as trade, manufacturing and energy advantages weaken.

August 19, 2026 · Cyprus
Allwyn acquires 549,942 shares under buyback programmeЭкономика

Allwyn acquires 549,942 shares under buyback programme

Allwyn AG acquired 549,942 treasury shares on Euronext Athens between August 10 and 14, 2026, for €7.45 million.

August 19, 2026 · Cyprus
Government presents pension reform plan to unions and stakeholdersПолитика

Government presents pension reform plan to unions and stakeholders

President Nikos Christodoulides said the proposed pension reform aims to improve pension adequacy, support low-income pensioners and safeguard…

August 19, 2026 · Cyprus
Cyprus imported 3.4 million kilogrammes of ice cream in 2025Экономика

Cyprus imported 3.4 million kilogrammes of ice cream in 2025

Cyprus imported about 3.40 million kilogrammes of ice cream and other edible ice in 2025, mainly from EU…

August 19, 2026 · Cyprus
Bus and truck collision in southern Brazil kills at least 21В мире

Bus and truck collision in southern Brazil kills at least 21

At least 21 people died and four were injured after a bus collided head-on with a truck on…

August 19, 2026 · Cyprus
Kouris reservoir receives 118,000 cubic metres of water in 24 hoursОбщество

Kouris reservoir receives 118,000 cubic metres of water in 24 hours

Cyprus reservoirs received about 140,000 cubic metres of water in 24 hours, but the Water Development Department said…

August 19, 2026 · Cyprus
GlobalWealth shares become available through Wealthyhood platformЭкономика

GlobalWealth shares become available through Wealthyhood platform

GlobalWealth Group PLC said eligible investors in Cyprus, Greece and other European markets can trade its shares through…

August 19, 2026 · Cyprus
Eurobank repurchases 1.25 million shares in August buyback transactionsЭкономика

Eurobank repurchases 1.25 million shares in August buyback transactions

Eurobank spent €5.6 million to repurchase 1,245,703 shares on Euronext Athens between August 10 and 14, 2026.

August 19, 2026 · Cyprus
Cameroonian footballer Charles Eloundou held ahead of deportation hearingПроисшествия

Cameroonian footballer Charles Eloundou held ahead of deportation hearing

Charles Eloundou is being held at Limnes detention centre while expected to testify in a fraud case involving…

August 19, 2026 · Cyprus
Cyprus construction material prices rise 3.33% annually in JulyЭкономика

Cyprus construction material prices rise 3.33% annually in July

Construction material prices in Cyprus increased by 3.33 per cent year on year in July, led by electrical…

August 19, 2026 · Cyprus