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Cyprus Beer Exports Slide 24% in June, Local Consumption Holds Steady
Famagusta Gazette
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July 12, 2025
Home Cyprus Cyprus Beer Exports Slide 24% in June, Local Consumption Holds Steady FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Beer exports from Cyprus dropped sharply by 24.2% in June, according to figures released by the country’s Statistical Service. The downturn comes...
Cyprus Rejects Over 100 Syrian Asylum Requests Amid Mounting Migration Pressure
Famagusta Gazette
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July 12, 2025
Home Cyprus Cyprus Rejects Over 100 Syrian Asylum Requests Amid Mounting Migration Pressure FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE — More than 100 asylum applications submitted by Syrian nationals have been rejected on the grounds that they failed to meet...
Inflation steady in Cyprus with 0.5 per cent annual rise in June
Cyprus Mail
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July 17, 2025
Cyprus’ Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) rose by 0.5 per cent year-on-year in June 2025, according to figures published by the statistical service on Thursday. When compared with the previous month, prices increased by 0.4 per cent...
Mum's agony as husband not allowed to visit UK despite son's medical issues
Daily Express
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July 28, 2025
A mother has revealed her anguish after her husband was refused entry to the UK to see his young son. Nicola Flowers encountered Sabbir Ahmed whilst residing in Cyprus in 2022. The mother-of-one had been living on the island for two years when she...
UN Chief Reports Progress In Cyprus Talks, Urges Swift Implementation Of Trust Measures
Scoop
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Friday, 18 July 2025, 10:00 am Press Release: UN News By Vibhu Mishra 17 July 2025 Mr. Guterres was speaking to reporters after hosting Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar at the UN Headquarters in New...
Erhurman hails Fidan’s ‘important’ words on Cyprus problem
Cyprus Mail
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July 17, 2025
Turkish Cypriot opposition election candidate Tufan Erhurman on Thursday hailed the “important” statements made by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on the Cyprus problem during the ongoing enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem. He highlighted...
Lincoln man who fell from fourth-floor balcony on lads holiday to Cyprus feels 'very lucky' to be alive
Lincolnshire Live
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July 17, 2025
A Lincoln dad feels "very lucky" to be alive after falling from a hotel balcony in Cyprus. Sam Hudson went on holiday last month to Ayia Napa with his step-brother and friend for a 'lad's holiday' and had spent months looking forward to the week...
UN Hosts High-Stakes Cyprus Dinner as Regional Diplomacy Intensifies
To Vima
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July 17, 2025
In the early hours of Thursday, July 17, a high-level dinner hosted by the UN Secretary-General brought together key political figures to discuss the ongoing Cyprus issue and broader regional concerns. The meeting was attended by the President of...
Pafos International Airport Targets European Air Connectivity Growth
Routes
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Pafos International Airport (PFO) in Cyprus, operated by Hermes Airports recorded passenger growth in 2024, as the airport handled 3.6 million passengers with a 2% increase compared to last year. A second phase of expansion at PFO is now underway,...
Von der Leyen: EU committed to Cyprus’ reunification
Cyprus Mail
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July 17, 2025
The European Union “remains steadfastly committed to the reunification of Cyprus”, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday. Cypriot reunification, she added, must be “fully in line with United Nations security council...
Altamira Real Estate: strategic investment opportunity at entry to Nicosia
Cyprus Mail
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July 17, 2025
Altamira Real Estate offers yet another unique investment opportunity! The company’s new collection of properties includes plots at the entrance of Nicosia, close to the Olympic Hall and the headquarters of the Cyprus Electricity Authority – an...
Eight cars caught on fire in Nicosia as authorities investigate cause
Knews Kathimerini
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Eight cars caught on fire early Thursday in the Tseri area of Nicosia, authorities said. The fire broke out around 4:30 a.m. in an open field next to a residential building, police said. The vehicles reportedly belonged to residents of the...
Nearly all young people in Cyprus and Greece use social media daily, Eurostat finds
Knews Kathimerini
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On International Youth Skills Day, July 15, Eurostat released a survey highlighting daily social media use among young people, with Cyprus and Greece ranking near the top. In 2024, 97% of young people aged 16 to 29 in the European Union reported...
Producers underpaid, consumers overcharged as price for produce remains high
Cyprus Mail
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July 28, 2025
Fruit and vegetable prices remain high this summer, the Cyprus Consumers Association said on Monday, as middle-men continue to put a large mark-up on items. The latest findings confirm that little has changed since last summer, with retail prices...
FM Fidan calls for win-win basis for Cyprus question
Sabah
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July 17, 2025
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday called for a win-win approach to solving the decades-long Cyprus issue as he participated in the “Expanded Format Informal Meeting on Cyprus” in New York. Fidan participated in the talks alongside Greek...
At least 17 killed in ‘apocalyptic’ Turkey wildfires sparked by record 50C heatwave as thousands flee their homes
The U.S. Sun
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July 28, 2025
AT least 17 people have been killed in apocalyptic wildfires tearing through Turkey as record-breaking 50C heat and howling winds fuel devastation across the eastern Mediterranean. The infernos have forced more than 3,500 residents to flee their...
Bipartisan bill aims to extend waiver on arms embargo with Cyprus
Hernando Reporter - Florida
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July 17, 2025
Gus Bilirakis U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | Official U.S. House HeadshotGus Bilirakis U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | Official U.S. House Headshot Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Dina Titus...
THE rankings dub Frederick top-performing university in Cyprus third year running
Cyprus Mail
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July 17, 2025
Frederick University has once again been recognised as the leading university in Cyprus in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, maintaining its position for the third consecutive year. It is the only institution in Cyprus ranked among...
Thousands may have hepatitis without knowing, warns patient group
Cyprus Mail
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July 28, 2025
Thousands of people in Cyprus may be living with hepatitis without being aware of it, the Cyprus liver patients and friends association Prometheus warned on Monday, World Hepatitis Day. Early diagnosis can save lives and help prevent severe...
National Bank of Greece Cyprus launches new fixed-term deposit options
Cyprus Mail
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July 17, 2025
The National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) on Thursday announced that it has introduced a new fixed-term deposit that combines stable returns with simple and transparent terms. “In a time of constant change, the need for security and predictability in...