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Our View: Gesy’s billions demand real accountability

The budget of the HIO (Health Insurance Organisation), which administers Gesy, will exceed €2 billion this year. It was unanimously approved by the House on Thursday, although it sparked some minor critical comments about the way it was expanding. The HIO budget had more than doubled in the space of about 10 years, said Edek […]

21.02.2026 04:20

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Iran prepares counterproposal as Trump weighs strikes

Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday he expected to have a draft counterproposal ready within days following nuclear talks with the United States this week, while U.S. President Donald Trump said he was considering limited military strikes. Two U.S. officials told Reuters that U.S. military planning on Iran had reached an advanced stage, with options […]

21.02.2026 01:40

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Cyprus President to Meet Trade Unions on Feb. 25

President Nikos Christodoulides will meet with Cyprus’ major trade unions next Wednesday, Feb. 25, after accepting a request submitted by SEK, PEO and DEOK. SEK Secretary‑General Andreas Matsas told CNA that the unions’ letter outlined four issues they want discussed: improving the minimum wage and its hourly calculation, extending collective agreements in line with the […]

20.02.2026 23:45

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‘Govt’ accused of treating north like ‘spoils of war’ over fibreoptic internet deal

The north’s ruling coalition was accused by opposition political party CTP ‘MP’ Erkut Sahali on Friday of treating the island’s northern third like “the spoils of war” as the debate over a controversial deal which will, if implemented, bring fibreoptic internet to the north, rolls on. “This group which forms the government sees this country […]

20.02.2026 22:38

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February Rainfall Reaches 81% of Normal Levels, Meteorology Department Says

Rainfall across Cyprus reached 81% of the normal monthly average for February, according to figures released by the Meteorology Department. In the past 24 hours, Platania recorded 22.4 millimeters of rain, bringing the month’s average total to 65.8 millimeters. Prodromos saw the highest rainfall, with 189.3 millimeters — equal to 130% of the area’s typical […]

20.02.2026 21:00

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EU economy has ‘lost almost €300bn’ due to lack of Mercosur trade deal

The European Union’s economy has lost hundreds of billions of euros due to the bloc’s failure to ratify a trade deal with South American trade bloc Mercosur, European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said in Nicosia on Friday. “We have lost almost €300 billion because we do not have an agreement in place with Mercosur,” he […]

20.02.2026 20:03

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Panayiotou tells schoolchildren of ‘necessity’ of European Green Deal

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou on Friday told schoolchildren of the “necessity” of the European Green Deal, saying during a visit to the Latsia high school in the eponymous Nicosia suburb that the progression of environmental policies is “not just an option”. Her ministry said of the visit that she had “praised the role of education […]

20.02.2026 18:48

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Cyprus President Reaffirms Commitment to Restarting Peace Talks

President Nikos Christodoulides reiterated his commitment to creating conditions for the resumption of negotiations on the Cyprus issue, saying he remains focused on the goal and hopes that “through an honest dialogue” the groundwork can be laid for talks to restart. Speaking before an event, Christodoulides was asked to comment on remarks by Turkish Cypriot […]

20.02.2026 18:45

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New Cuban ambassador praises ‘solidarity and hospitality’ of Cypriots

Cuba’s new ambassador in Nicosia Ruben Pino Martinez on Friday praised the “solidarity and hospitality” shown by Cypriots to his country. “For years, Cuba has known how to appreciate the clear solidarity and hospitality of Cypriots in multiple situations, appreciating this mutual respect and admiration for Cyprus,” he said after presenting his credentials to President […]

20.02.2026 18:40

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Missed Shiba Inu (SHIB)? Here’s the best crypto to buy before it explodes

If you watched Shiba Inu (SHIB) rally and found yourself wishing you’d gotten in earlier, you’re not alone. Many investors now look for the next opportunity with similar explosive potential but rooted in deeper utility and fundamentals.  Enter Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a rising DeFi project gaining momentum at an early price point. With growing interest […]

20.02.2026 18:10

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Spain ‘deeply concerned’ about division of Cyprus, new ambassador says

Spain is “deeply concerned” about the ongoing division of Cyprus, the country’s new ambassador in Nicosia Mercedes Alonso Frayle said on Friday. “As a close friend of Cyprus, Spain is deeply concerned about the division of the island since the military intervention of 1974 and the painful consequences of this division for both communities,” she […]

20.02.2026 17:58

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Italian envoy backs settlement of Cyprus problem as key to regional stability

The new Italian ambassador to Cyprus said a settlement of the Cyprus problem would bring stability and development not only to the island but to the wider Levant, as she presented her credentials to President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday. Speaking at the Presidential palace, Ambassador Antonella Cavallari stressed Italy’s firm support for a comprehensive solution […]

20.02.2026 17:43

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Meta cuts staff stock awards as billions poured into AI race

Meta (META.O) reduced its annual distribution of stock options by about 5 per cent for most of its staff, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg ploughs billions of dollars into its artificial intelligence goals, the Financial Times reported this week. The Facebook parent declined to comment. Meta and other Big Tech companies are competing to outbuild each […]

20.02.2026 17:38

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Alpha Bank Cyprus backs shipping finance dialogue in Limassol

Alpha Bank Cyprus participated as a sponsor in the 9th Capital Link Cyprus Shipping Forum in Limassol, placing the bank at the centre of discussions on the future of shipping finance. The event was organised under the auspices of the Deputy Shipping Ministry of Cyprus and brought together leading executives from shipping, the banking community […]

20.02.2026 17:35

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US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s global tariffs

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down on Friday President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs that he pursued under a law meant for use in national emergencies, rejecting one of his most contentious assertions of his authority in a ruling with major implications for the global economy. The justices, in a 6-3 ruling authored by conservative Chief […]

20.02.2026 17:33

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Drousiotis surveillance appeal formally communicated to European court

The European court of human rights (Echr) formally appealed against Cyprus on Friday regarding the allegations of unlawful surveillance made by investigative journalist, Makarios Drousiotis. According to a court document, the application concerns alleged violations of Articles 8, 10 and 13 of the European convention on human rights, covering the right to private life and […]

20.02.2026 17:22

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Finance minister to present Cyprus EU presidency priorities in Brussels

Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos will chair the General Affairs Council meeting on Cohesion Policy in Brussels next Thursday. One day earlier, on February 25, Keravnos will address European Parliament committees to present the priorities of the Cyprus EU Presidency. According to a press release issued by the Finance Ministry, ministers responsible for Cohesion Policy […]

20.02.2026 17:17

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Enhanced Games outrage ignores sporting risks many already accept

By Byron HydeTHE Enhanced Games, slated to commence in May 2026, has sparked outrage across the sporting world. This new competition is the first in history to openly permit performance-enhancing drugs, and sporting bodies aren’t happy about it. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe called the concept “bollocks”, while World Anti-Doping Agency president Witold Bańka has […]

20.02.2026 17:09

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Cyprus Takes Part as Observer in Peace Council Meeting

Cyprus participated as an observer in a meeting of the Peace Council, represented by Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos. Fourteen other European Union member states also took part in the session. The meeting focused on outlining next steps and monitoring mechanisms for implementing the Peace Agreement and President Trump’s plan, as adopted by the U.N. Security […]

20.02.2026 17:00

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First foot-and-mouth case detected in Republic, farm sealed off

A case of foot-and-mouth disease has been confirmed within the government-controlled areas of Cyprus, after veterinary authorities on Friday detected the disease at a cow-breeding unit in Livadia, in the Larnaca district. The veterinary services placed the area under lockdown after laboratory confirmation of the highly contagious livestock disease, sealing off a three-kilometre radius around […]

20.02.2026 16:49

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Labour inspectors to target fall hazards after fatal accidents

The Labour Inspection Department will focus on preventing falls from height in the coming months, following three serious workplace accidents in recent days, two of which were fatal. Department director Aristodemos Economides told the Cyprus News Agency on Friday that in 2025 the construction sector accounted for 18 per cent of all workplace accidents. Trade […]

20.02.2026 16:42

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Gaza deaths in war’s first 15 months higher than reported

More than 75,000 Palestinians were killed in the first 15 months of Israel’s military assault in Gaza, a figure far higher than the 49,000 deaths local health officials announced at the time, says a new study by The Lancet Global Health medical journal. The peer-reviewed study, published on Wednesday, found that women, children and the […]

20.02.2026 16:29

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Kite flying and drones banned near Larnaca airport on Green Monday

Flight safety risks prompted fresh warnings Friday as authorities urged the public to avoid kite flying and drone use near Larnaca airport during Green Monday celebrations, citing dangers to aircraft approaching and departing the runways. Larnaca municipality, in a statement issued on Friday, said the traditional holiday custom poses a serious hazard in specific areas […]

20.02.2026 16:27

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Ertugruloglu launches attack on Erhurman over Cyprus problem stance

The north’s ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu on Friday launched an attack on Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman over the latter’s stance on the Cyprus problem, calling a press conference to air his grievances and declare that he does not support Erhurman. “The policy pursued by [Erhurman] is causing the Turkish Cypriots to lose time and […]

20.02.2026 16:24

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