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The Cyprus Mail's front page highlights political and economic news concerning Cyprus. Top stories include the rejection of a Varosha proposal, solidarity from EU leaders regarding a Turkey-Libya maritime deal, and domestic issues like water loss in Nicosia and MP wealth declarations. Economic…
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman confirmed on Tuesday night his rejection of a proposal by President Nikos Christodoulides to open and repopulate the fenced-off area of Varosha.
European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed solidarity with Greece and Cyprus following a maritime deal between Turkey and Libya.
Nicosia has reduced non-revenue water to 22%, significantly below Cyprus's average of 33%, according to district governor Constantinos Yiorkadjis.
Cyprus's foreign ministry has declared the maritime boundary agreement between Turkey and Libya illegal, null, and void after its ratification.
Cypriot MEP Michalis Hadjipantela presented budget committee plans for the EU's next annual budget, reversing all of the Council's proposed cuts.
Three individuals arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and assaulting a Turkish Cypriot man in Limassol have been released pending further investigation.
Potential borrowers in Cyprus are advised to check their credit scores, which lenders use to assess them, and can obtain their credit reports for free.
Disy MP George Pamboridis declared the highest net assets among MPs at €3.37 million in the latest published House declarations.
Cyprus and Egypt have concluded specialized maritime security training courses focused on operational readiness, interoperability, and threat response cooperation.
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos stated that the government's current policy focuses on containing fuel prices rather than achieving significant decreases.
Cypriot MEPs emphasized the importance of developing the Mediterranean region's energy sector during a plenary session discussing a parliamentary pact.
Wagers in Cyprus's licensed betting market fell in the second quarter of 2026, but bookmakers retained more profit after payouts.
An editorial suggests the government is finally acknowledging its dependence on large oil companies.
US envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin following 'constructive' peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
