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EU construction output recovers in December after autumn slump

Seasonally adjusted production in construction increased by 0.9 per cent in the euro area and by 1.2 per cent in the EU in December 2025, compared with November 2025, according to Eurostat. In November 2025, production in construction had fallen by 1.5 per cent in both the euro area and the EU. Compared with December […]

23.02.2026 10:30

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Building Europe’s frontline against future pandemics

From routine infections to emerging health threats, being prepared matters. Dr Lennie Derde, newly appointed CEO of the Ecraid medical research network, explains how European collaboration and EU support are strengthening clinical research readiness. By Horizon Magazine Staff Being prepared for emerging infectious diseases is not only about responding to emergencies. It also means having […]

23.02.2026 10:00

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More Cyprus festivals to look forward to

As early in the year as we might be, festival organisers are eagerly planning their 2026 editions. This spring and summer, Cyprus will welcome back annual institutions celebrating all sorts of arts, local produce, craftsmanship and equal rights. Here are some that have already announced their dates. Approaching soon is the Wild Tulip Festival, held […]

23.02.2026 10:00

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Cyprus’ accession to the Schengen Area

The Schengen Area is often presented as a technical European project or as a tool facilitating the free movement of persons and businesses. In reality, however, it constitutes one of the most demanding institutional mechanisms of the European Union and the wider European space. It is not merely about abolishing internal border controls, but about […]

23.02.2026 09:18

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Airports Report 16% Rise in Winter Air Traffic

Air traffic to Cyprus increased by 16% during the winter period of November 2025 to January 2026 compared with the same months a year earlier, according to airport operator Hermes Airports. Hermes spokesperson Maria Kouroupi told Haravgi that flights operated through the island’s two airports showed a notable year‑on‑year rise for the winter season. Thirty […]

23.02.2026 09:15

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US to stop collecting tariffs deemed illegal by Supreme Court on Tuesday

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said it will halt collections of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act at 12:01 a.m. EST (0501 GMT) on Tuesday, more than three days after the U.S. Supreme Court declared the duties illegal. The agency said in a message to shippers on its Cargo Systems […]

23.02.2026 09:05

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European SMEs to receive practical tools for Chinese partnerships

The Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus is inviting local businesses to attend a specialised online workshop on February 26, 2026, which focuses on risk mitigation strategies for small and medium enterprises operating in the Chinese market. The session, which is titled Risk Mitigation: Commercial Background Checks and Due Diligence in China, is being organised by the […]

23.02.2026 09:00

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Mexican military kills cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ in US-backed raid

One of Mexico’s most notorious drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera, or “El Mencho,” was killed in a military raid on Sunday, sparking widespread retaliatory violence. President Claudia Sheinbaum has been under mounting pressure from Washington to intensify her offensive against drug cartels blamed for producing and smuggling drugs, particularly the synthetic opioid fentanyl, across the border […]

23.02.2026 08:48

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Energy growth and security in an increasingly disordered transition

This was the theme of the International Energy Week 2026 held last week in London. IE Week is one of the most prestigious international annual conferences and it is organized by the Energy Institute. This year’s theme was “Energy growth and security in an increasingly disordered transition.” A theme that embodies the global energy reset […]

23.02.2026 08:00

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Nicosia seminar to analyse Cyprus tourist spending patterns

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) and Visa have announced that they will hold an information event in Nicosia titled ‘Cyprus Tourism Trends – Through the Lens of Visa‘. The event is organised by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with Visa and is addressed to all interested parties and […]

23.02.2026 08:00

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Rising component costs set to squeeze budget smartphone prices in 2026

Southeast Asia’s smartphone shipments reached 100 million units in 2025, representing a 1 per cent year-on-year decline, as softer performance in the first three quarters weighed on the overall market, according to market analysts Omdia. However, the region returned to growth in 4Q25, with shipments rising 2 per cent year-on-year to 25.8 million units, reversing […]

23.02.2026 07:00

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EU reports €28 billion trade surplus for final quarter of 2025

The European Union achieved a total trade surplus of €28.4 billion during the final quarter of 2025 as the value of goods exported to non-EU nations continued to outpace imports, according to Eurostat. This latest performance maintains a consistent positive trade balance for the bloc which was first established in the third quarter of 2023. […]

23.02.2026 06:30

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Green Monday Weather

On Monday, skies will start partly cloudy with isolated showers possible in the west and north. Temperatures will reach 18°C inland, the south and east coasts, 16°C on the west and north coasts, and 9°C in the higher mountains. Conditions will gradually turn mostly cloudy, bringing scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly in the south, […]

23.02.2026 06:13

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New rules for Schengen travel will not apply to Cyprus

With Cyprus remaining for the time being outside of Europe’s border-free Schengen zone, the European Union’s new electronic entry/exit system (EES) will not be applied on the island when it comes into force in most of the rest of Europe in April.  British media in particular has been full of stories of tourists from the United Kingdom and […]

23.02.2026 04:24

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Arsenal beat Spurs in derby, Liverpool leave it late

Eberechi Eze timed his return to the Arsenal scoresheet to perfection with two goals in a 4-1 derby rout of Tottenham Hotspur that calmed his side’s Premier League title nerves on Sunday. The forward had not scored since a hat-trick in the reverse fixture in November but struck in each half while Viktor Gyokeres also […]

22.02.2026 20:45

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Top 3 undervalued cryptos whales are positioning for early

Big investors are seeking the next big cryptos as the 2026 bull run draws nearer. Binance Coin (BNB) and  Dogecoin (DOGE) have led in the renewed accumulation amongst legacy tokens. At the same time, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is drawing notable whale participation amid its DeFi‑focused presale and testnet milestones. Binance Coin tests key support amid […]

22.02.2026 18:10

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Recovery and Resilience Fund: assessment and lessons for EU’s next financial framework

The EU is generally perceived as lacking the necessary flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing conditions in a timely manner, due to its complex political system and lengthy decision‑making processes. Its response to the pandemic crisis was an exception, as the EU acted promptly, establishing the Recovery and Resilience Fund (RRF), which introduced a number […]

22.02.2026 17:58

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Man arrested for early-hours stabbing

A 42-year-old man was arrested on Sunday after allegedly stabbing a 25-year-old man in the early hours of the morning. The pair had reportedly engaged in a verbal argument, with the 42-year-old brandishing a knife during that argument. Both men were taken to the Polis Chrysochous hospital, where it was found that the 25-year-old had […]

22.02.2026 17:48

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Choices, choices: a dismal track record for Cyprus

At the time of writing, the first meeting of President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace has not yet concluded, so I cannot comment on its outcome. As I argued last week, the Cyprus government faced a difficult decision: whether to accept President Trump’s invitation to join the board. In the event, President Christodoulides displayed […]

22.02.2026 17:33

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Scientists hunt dark matter ‘stars’ that mimic black holes

Hypothetical dark matter stars known as ‘boson stars’ could leave telltale ripples across the cosmos, offering researchers a new way to probe the invisible forces shaping the universe. By Jonathan O’Callaghan In 2019, a strange event was observed in the depths of space. Called GW190521, the event sent out gravitational waves – invisible ripples in […]

22.02.2026 17:30

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Law enforcement kills armed man seeking to enter Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, officials say

United States Secret Service and local police shot and killed a man armed with a shotgun early on Sunday after he breached a secure perimeter at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in West Palm Beach, Florida, law enforcement officials said. Trump, who is currently in Washington, was not at the resort at the time. The […]

22.02.2026 17:20

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Sheffield Wednesday earn unwanted record with early relegation from Championship

Sheffield Wednesday, who were docked 18 points for financial breaches, became the first team in English Football League history to be relegated as early as February after Sunday’s 2-1 loss at Sheffield United ensured their drop from the Championship. Winless since September and on an 11-match losing streak in all competitions, Wednesday have minus seven […]

22.02.2026 17:12

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So-called indicators of economic performance are misleading

During the administrations of the governments of Nicos Anastasiades and Nikos Christodoulides praise has been heaped on the economic performance of Cyprus by referring to statistics on its relatively rapid GDP growth and on the pronounced decline in the government debt to GDP ratio since 2015. Furthermore, the performance of Cyprus banks is seen as […]

22.02.2026 17:07

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Foot‑and‑Mouth Cases Confirmed; Farms Placed Under Quarantine

Reports of foot‑and‑mouth disease circulating for several days appear to be confirmed. Following information from the Veterinary Services, police have begun taking statements from farmers and veterinarians at the units where cases were detected. According to a police statement, farmers reported that animals at their units in Oroklini had shown symptoms for days. One unit […]

22.02.2026 17:00

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