Cyprus News
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EconomyCyprus retail sales value rises 8.3% in June
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ retail sector recorded annual growth in both sales value and volume in June 2026, according to figures released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat) on Monday. Retail trade turnover excluding…
EconomyICS renews call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz in Bahrain talks
London, United Kingdom. International Chamber of Shipping Secretary General Thomas Kazakos met Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid…
SocietyCyprus Institute maps tree biomass and carbon stocks for the first time
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Institute has produced the island’s first inventory of tree biomass and carbon stocks, providing…
IncidentsBritish father allowed to attend son’s funeral in UK
Chlorakas, Cyprus. A British father accused of negligent supervision after his three-year-old son fell to his death from…
IncidentsWoman arrested after animal products found at Dherynia crossing
Dherynia, Cyprus. A 43-year-old woman was arrested after customs officers found about 28 kilograms of animal products in…
SocietyIsland Oil to support University of Cyprus peace and democracy scholarship
Nicosia, Cyprus. Island Oil will contribute towards a scholarship for a newly admitted University of Cyprus student joining…
IncidentsCustoms seize €57,000 worth of undeclared watches at Larnaca airport
Larnaca, Cyprus. Customs officers seized three watches with an estimated combined value of €57,000 from a passenger arriving…
IncidentsPolice arrest 11 in overnight island-wide operations targeting petty crime
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested 11 people during overnight operations across the island targeting petty crime, authorities said on…
TourismAI travel tools point to a new era of holiday planning
Limassol, Cyprus. Planning a holiday can involve comparing flights, hotels and restaurants across multiple websites, but artificial-intelligence tools…
EconomyEurobank completes €2.46 million share buyback between July 27 and 31
Athens, Greece. Eurobank S.A. repurchased 556,717 of its own shares for €2,461,056.60 between July 27 and July 31,…
EconomyProperty valuers warn against relying solely on online estimates
Nicosia, Cyprus. A Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) member association representing property valuers has said online…