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Pressure grows on Cyprus parliament to protect borrowers from foreclosure

A growing number of primary residences valued below €350,000 are being pushed to auction, according to confidential data from the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) submitted to parliament. According to figures obtained by Stockwatch, this trend has intensified since early 2024, when a moratorium on the sale of primary residences worth up to €350,000 was […]

20.02.2026 10:34

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CyFi film festival returns after eight years

Cyprus’ film festival dedicated to science fiction, fantasy, horror, thriller and cult classics from the Mediterranean and beyond is making its comeback. Its first edition was held in 2018, and now, eight years later, it returns to Nicosia. The three-day film festival will unfold from Friday to Sunday at Pantheon Cinema, presenting exclusive film screenings, […]

20.02.2026 10:00

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

One in Five Pupils in Cyprus Has Migrant Background, Teachers’ Union Says

About 20% of pupils in Cyprus schools have a migrant background and do not speak Greek as their first language. Ministry of Education data for the current school year show 10,113 pupils fall into this category. Teachers unions say progress has been made in recent years, with pupils now taught Greek as a second language […]

20.02.2026 09:15

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President congratulates police on massive drug haul

The successful conclusion of the police operation that led to the confiscation of a large quantity of drugs is “a development of extreme importance for the protection of the society and the younger generation in particular,” President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday. In a post on X, Christodoulides congratulated the police, the drug squad and […]

20.02.2026 09:06

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Another possible weather

What if everyone in Cyprus stood single file from Akamas to Apostolos Andreas according to age? Who would be right there, bang in the middle? 42. It’s not only the answer to the question of the universe. It’s also a Very Important Age in Cyprus. Why? Well because anyone on this island who turns 42 […]

20.02.2026 09:00

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Peyia residents without water for third day running

Peyia residents will remain without water for a third day on Friday, due to a fault in the Akamas municipality water supply network. According to a press release, the water was cut off on Wednesday and will continue on Friday in several areas of Peyia. The municipality of Akamas has asked for the public’s understanding […]

20.02.2026 08:51

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Trump mixes diplomacy and flattery at peace board meeting

World leaders who accepted the invitation of President Donald Trump to join his new peace board were greeted in Washington on Thursday with a mix of fanfare and personal flattery. While the U.S. president has been chummy with world leaders in the past, he has typically leaned in to a good-cop-bad-cop routine, alternating between praise […]

20.02.2026 08:21

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Police arrest driver who ran over elderly worker on motorway

The police have arrested the 37-year-old driver who ran over 70-year-old Savvas Ioannou on Thursday night on a stretch of the Nicosia-Limassol motorway, near Moni. Head of Limassol’s traffic police Marios Charalambous told the state radio on Friday that the police arrested the driver and placed him in custody. Charalambous said the driver maintained that […]

20.02.2026 08:16

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British shops warn of job cuts and recruitment freezes as costs soar

British retailers have grown markedly more anxious about rising labour costs over the next year after new employment rights began to be implemented, a trade body survey of finance chiefs showed on Thursday. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government secured parliamentary approval for its Employment Rights Act in December. The government has called the legislation […]

20.02.2026 08:10

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Eric Dane, who played ‘McSteamy’ on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’, dies at 53

Actor Eric Dane, who played the handsome Dr Mark Sloan on the hit television series “Grey’s Anatomy,” died on Thursday aged 53, his family said, less than a year after revealing that he suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. For 15 years, Dane played a plastic surgeon nicknamed “McSteamy” by female characters in the […]

20.02.2026 08:00

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Trump warns Iran of ‘bad things’ if no deal made, sets deadline of 10-15 days

President Donald Trump warned Iran it must make a deal over its nuclear program or “really bad things” will happen, and set a deadline of 10 to 15 days, drawing a threat from Tehran to retaliate against U.S. bases in the region if attacked. Amid a massive U.S. military buildup in the Middle East that […]

20.02.2026 07:55

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France hits record 102 million tourists as Americans flock to Paris

Despite growing animosity between US President Donald Trump’s administration and the French government, Americans flocked to the country in 2025, with US visits rising 17 per cent on the previous year, the French tourism ministry said on Thursday. The jump in US visitors is also notable as it came despite a weaker dollar, with the […]

20.02.2026 07:50

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Ten arrested in police overnight operations

Ten people were arrested overnight for various offences, including burglaries and theft, in the framework of daily police operations to crack down on crime. The police pulled over 305 vehicles and checked 418 passengers. After inspection, 131 people were reported and five vehicles were confiscated. The police also inspected 33 establishments and filed three reports.

20.02.2026 07:34

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Cyprus Business Now: Tepak, banks, taxes, online shopping, Multiannual Financial Framework

The Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) expects to welcome its first students to the new dormitories in the Berengaria area of Kato Polemidia in September, after the first phase of the project is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2026. To enable the leasing of the initial 154 beds, the university has launched a tender […]

20.02.2026 07:30

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Friday overcast, rain over the weekend

Friday is overcast, with temperatures reaching 20C inland and along the coast, and 11C over the highest mountains, where snow on Troodos’ peak was 4cm in the morning. Friday night will be clear, with temperatures dropping to 7C inland, 11C along the coast and 3C in the highest mountains, where frost will form. During the […]

20.02.2026 07:23

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Major Greek lenders prepare for series of international investor days

Greek banks listed on the stock exchange are preparing to present their strategic roadmaps and future prospects to international investment funds as they schedule a series of investor days. As reported by business outlet Newmoney, a potential upgrade of the Greek stock market to developed market status within the MSCI indices represents a significant development […]

20.02.2026 07:00

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Police Seek Man in Paphos Burglary Investigation

Police are searching for a man pictured in a released photograph in connection with a burglary and theft reported in the Paphos district on Feb. 6, 2026. Authorities are asking anyone who may have information that could help identify or locate the individual to contact the Peyia Police Station at 26‑806360, any nearby police station, […]

20.02.2026 06:41

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Police Urge Safe Driving Ahead of Clean Monday Holiday Weekend

Police are urging motorists to exercise caution on the roads during the Clean Monday long weekend, warning that traffic is expected to increase across the island. Authorities said drivers should strictly follow the Highway Code and show consideration for other road users. Traffic units from police headquarters and district divisions will step up patrols on […]

20.02.2026 06:38

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21‑Year‑Old Arrested in Limassol After Police Find 263 Captagon Pills

Police arrested a 21‑year‑old man in Limassol after officers found 263 captagon tablets during a search of his apartment, authorities said Thursday. Members of the OPE unit conducted the search as part of an ongoing investigation. The pills, weighing roughly 44 grams, were discovered under the suspect’s bed. The man was arrested on the spot […]

20.02.2026 06:36

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Cyprus weather – 20th Feb – cloudy conditions through the day

A weak high‑pressure system is affecting the region, bringing partly cloudy conditions through the day. Winds will blow from the northeast to southeast at light to moderate levels, around 3 to 4 Beaufort. Seas will be slightly rough. Temperatures are expected to reach 20 C inland and along the coast, and 11 C in the […]

20.02.2026 06:01

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7Q Invest raises stake in LCP Holdings to 75 per cent after public offer

7Q Invest AIF V.C.I.C. PLC has announced the final result of the public offer to acquire up to 100 per cent of the issued share capital of LCP Holdings and Investments Public Ltd. The announcement was made by 7Q Invest AIF V.C.I.C. PLC on behalf of the investment compartment 7Q Invest I Multi Opportunities, referred […]

20.02.2026 06:00

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Govt continues audit of use of Turkish Cypriot properties

The government is continuing its audit of the use of abandoned Turkish Cypriot properties in territories controlled by the Republic of Cyprus, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Thursday. He told CyBC radio that more than 4,000 rental contracts for Turkish Cypriot properties have now been inspected for misuse, with earlier reports having suggested that […]

20.02.2026 04:24

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Our View: End the first lady’s charity farce

The noise about Videogate and the first lady’s ‘independent social support body’ may have faded, but the issue refuses to go away, despite the government’s efforts. The allegations against Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos that led to his suspension and, more recently, the acquittal of the former House president Demetris Syllouris, have taken centre stage for […]

20.02.2026 04:20

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Elderly man dies after being run over on Nicosia-Limassol highway

A 70-year-old man died on Thursday after getting run over on a stretch of the Nicosia-Limassol highway. The accident happened around 7.30pm. Police identified the deceased as Savvas Ioannou, from Paphos. Ioannou was part of a crew working on the highway at the time. He was struck by a vehicle while placing traffic cones on […]

19.02.2026 23:23

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