• Wed. Jul 1st, 2026

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Cyprus imposes €3 duty on low‑value parcels from non‑EU platforms

A new €3 customs duty on previously duty‑free parcels worth up to €150 from non‑EU online platforms — including major retailers Shein and Temu — took effect across the European…

Cyprus police warn of surge in phone‑scam calls using local numbers

Cyprus police say they’ve received a rise in reports of phone‑scam calls appearing to come from Cypriot numbers. According to investigators, the calls begin with a recorded message claiming to…

Cyprus launches digital tool to help residents identify benefits

Cyprus has launched a new digital service to help residents identify government benefits they may qualify for, the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy said Wednesday. The tool,…

Father to face Dhekelia court in deaths of two children

The father of two children who died in the British Bases at Dhekelia will appear before a Bases court on Thursday, authorities said. His partner has been released without charge.…

Cyprus Weather – Wednesday 1 July

Seasonal low pressure is keeping conditions mostly clear across Cyprus, with light winds and warm nights expected. Tonight will be mostly clear, with some low cloud developing in the west…

Cyprus pays above‑average prices for dairy, Eurostat says

Cyprus paid significantly more than the EU average for dairy products and oils in 2025, while prices for meat, vegetables and fruit were lower, according to Eurostat. The price index…

Cyprus weather – Tuesday 30 June

Cyprus will see mostly clear weather today, with light to moderate winds of 3 to 4 Beaufort and brief stronger gusts up to 5 Beaufort along the southern coast. Seas…

Cyprus Urges Immediate TV Rescan as New Frequencies Take Effect

Cyprus’ Department of Electronic Communications reminded viewers that today is the final day to rescan their television sets as private channels switch fully to new broadcast frequencies. Beginning Wednesday, private…

Cyprus President Says Peace Effort ‘Has Not Frozen’ as UN Envoy Continues Contacts

President Nikos Christodoulides has said that efforts to restart stalled reunification talks remain active, rejecting suggestions that the process has paused while the U.N. secretary‑general’s personal envoy completes her consultations.…

Helicopter Airlifts 67‑Year‑Old Patient From Ship Off Paphos

A 67‑year‑old Belgian man was airlifted to safety Monday afternoon after falling ill aboard a passenger vessel about 110 nautical miles northwest of Paphos, according to Cypriot authorities. Police said…

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