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At Board of Peace debut, Trump announces global commitments for Gaza reconstruction

U.S. President Donald Trump told the first meeting of his Board of Peace on Thursday that nations had contributed $7 billion to a Gaza reconstruction fund that aims to rebuild the enclave once Hamas disarms, an objective that is far from becoming a reality. The disarmament of Hamas militants and accompanying withdrawal of Israeli troops, […]

19.02.2026 22:59

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Cyprus submits ‘targeted proposals’ at Board of Peace inaugural in Washington

Cyprus submitted a set of ‘targeted proposals’ regarding reconstruction and security in Gaza ahead of its participation in the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace taking place on Thursday in Washington DC. Nicosia was represented by Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, participating as an ‘observer’. In a statement, the foreign ministry said attending the meeting […]

19.02.2026 21:48

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Energy debate reignites as MPs clash over EAC budget

MPs on Thursday squabbled over the state of the energy sector, even dredging up the 2011 deadly explosion at Mari naval base which took the nearby power station offline. The row unfolded during the debate prior to passage of the 2026 budget for the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC). The EAC balance sheet provides for […]

19.02.2026 21:42

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Landfill tax sparks backlash over waste policy

The government’s plans to introduce a new landfill tax have cast a spotlight on Cyprus’ troubled waste management system, with Ecologists Movement MP Charalambos Theopemptou describing the situation as “frustrating” on Thursday. “If they increase the price per tonne at Koshi, they will need to increase the cost of the pay-as-you-throw system,” Theopemptou told the […]

19.02.2026 21:34

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New conservation projects planned for Nea Paphos

New projects for 2026 at the archaeological site of Nea Paphos have been announced, focusing on mosaic conservation and upgrades to the Tombs of the Kings, during Deputy Culture Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou’s visit to the site. Kassianidou expressed satisfaction with recently completed conservation and improvement works. She also toured the early Christian Basilica of Chrysopolitissa […]

19.02.2026 21:11

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MPs approve €2.13bn HIO budget amid Gesy concerns

MPs on Thursday passed the 2026 budget for the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) but still grumbled about the state of public healthcare. The HIO is the agency administering Gesy – the national, single-payer healthcare system. For this year, the HIO’s budget is balanced at €2.13 billion. Cash reserves as at January 1 came to €652 […]

19.02.2026 20:40

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The Joy of Baroque comes alive

An evening of elegance, dialogue and musical colour awaits audiences at the Cyprus Wine Museum this Friday as the Cyprus Baroque Trio presents The Joy of Baroque. Get ready for an intimate chamber concert celebrating the expressive richness of the Baroque era. Taking place in the atmospheric setting of the museum in Erimi village, the […]

19.02.2026 19:17

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Officials reject beacon plan for speed camera vans over cost

Officials on Thursday poured cold water on an MP’s proposal to install flashing beacons on private mobile camera vans, as the move would entail extra cost for the government. Under Article 80.2 of the constitution, no member of parliament may introduce legislation resulting in an increase in budgetary expenditure. An official with the attorney-general’s office […]

19.02.2026 19:12

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Bill to block company registrations on national security grounds

Officials said on Thursday they’re working on legislation giving authorities the discretion to bar the registration of companies for reasons of national security where such entities are controlled by non-EU nationals. The thrust of the legislation has to do primarily with concerns over the registration of companies whose ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs) are Turks. In […]

19.02.2026 19:06

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Erhurman: I will not engage in blame games

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Thursday promised to not “engage in blame games” following the latest statement made in his direction by President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday night. “Mr Christodoulides asked me questions and requested that I answer them publicly. The public already knows everything I have put on the table. Moreover, unless something […]

19.02.2026 18:49

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Ethereum (ETH) still set for a new all-time high, but It’s not the best crypto to invest In: Here’s the one analysts prefer

Ethereum (ETH) remains a dominant performer in the crypto market, with analysts believing it could reach a new all-time high in 2026 despite the recent price setback. However, when seeking the best crypto to invest in, Ethereum may not offer the asymmetric growth potential most investors desire. That’s where Mutuum Finance (MUTM) stands out. This […]

19.02.2026 18:10

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ECB chief dismisses reports of early exit ahead of French election

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has told colleagues she remains focussed on her job and she would tell them first if she was about to step down, a message they took to mean she was not about to resign, four sources told Reuters. The Financial Times reported on Wednesday that Lagarde planned to leave […]

19.02.2026 18:02

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Paphos assesses damage caused by storms

Works to assess the damage caused to the Paphos coastal front will begin soon so that necessary repairs can be carried out, Paphos’ interim mayor Angelos Onisiforou said on Thursday. “No one can stand against nature, but we can and must take the right precautions,” he said. Onisiforou said construction works would be undertaken to […]

19.02.2026 17:48

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Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest marks new low for disgraced royal

The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor by police investigating whether he committed a crime by leaking government documents to Jeffrey Epstein marks a new low for the royal whose reputation already lies in tatters. Police were questioning King Charles’ younger brother on Thursday, his 66th birthday, over allegations he had committed the offence of misconduct in […]

19.02.2026 17:32

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New solar farm unveiled atop Nicosia general hospital car park

A new solar farm, built atop the Nicosia general hospital’s western car park, was unveiled on Thursday, with Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides in attendance. The solar farm has a capacity of 1.3 MWp and cost a total of €1.8 million plus value added tax, with the solar panels being placed on top of shading structures […]

19.02.2026 17:27

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21-year-old remanded for seven days over drug case

A 21-year-old man has been remanded in custody for seven days by the Limassol district court in connection with a drug case. According to police, members of the force carried out a search of the suspect’s apartment during which officers located 263 tablets of the synthetic stimulant captagon, stashed under the 21-year-old’s bed. The suspect […]

19.02.2026 17:05

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Koutrafas residents oppose PV park installation

Residents of the Nicosia district village of Koutrafas on Thursday voiced opposition to plans for what they described as an “unacceptable and massive” photovoltaic (PV) park in their area. “We are collecting signatures to deliver to President Christodoulides and the speaker of parliament, and we are immediately demanding an independent environmental study, the institutional protection […]

19.02.2026 17:01

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Italy opposes allowing Russia and Belarus to use flags, anthems at Paralympics

Olympic hosts Italy called on Thursday for a reversal of the decision to let 10 Russian and Belarusian athletes compete with national flags and anthems at next month’s Paralympic Games. Foreign Minister Antonio  Tajani and Sports Minister Andrea  Abodi urged the International Paralympic Committee to reconsider its stance due to Russia’s four-year-old invasion of Ukraine, […]

19.02.2026 16:45

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Minister travels to New Delhi for high-level talks on AI governance

Cyprus joined international discussions on the governance and development of artificial intelligence this week, as Deputy Research Minister Nicodemos Damianou travelled to India to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, representing President Nikos Christodoulides.  Following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Damianou is attending the summit accompanied by Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides and Cyprus’ High Commissioner […]

19.02.2026 16:40

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Trump administration expands ICE authority to detain refugees

The Trump administration has given immigration officers broader powers to detain legal refugees awaiting a green card to ensure they are “re-vetted,” an apparent expansion of the president’s wide-ranging crackdown on legal and illegal immigration, according to a government memo. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in a memo dated February 18 and submitted in […]

19.02.2026 16:38

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Family’s lawyer to testify as witness in Thanasis Nicolaou case

Savvas Matsas, the lawyer of the family of conscript Thanasis Nicolaou, who was killed in 2005, is to withdraw from his role as a prosecutor in the trial of five people regarding an alleged coverup regarding the circumstances surrounding his death, so as to appear as a witness. He announced his decision in Thursday’s hearing […]

19.02.2026 16:33

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Harris Kyriakides foundation: Scholarship offer in collaboration with the University of Oxford

The Harris Kyriakides Foundation invites expressions of interest for the award of a scholarship at the University of Oxford. The Harris Kyriakides Scholarship was established in collaboration with the University of Oxford in 2023 with the aim of supporting outstanding Law students from Cyprus. The scholarship is awarded to a Greek Cypriot or Turkish Cypriot […]

19.02.2026 16:32

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Shipping experts see signs of new upturn for Capesize vessels

Tight fleet supply and rising Atlantic cargo volumes are beginning to reshape the outlook for Capesize bulk carriers, traders from Cargill Ocean Transportation and Mercuria Shipping said during a panel at the 9th Capital Link Cyprus Shipping Forum in Limassol. The discussion was attended by Tim Barrett, Capesize global trading manager at Cargill Ocean Transportation, […]

19.02.2026 16:17

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Russia warns of escalating Iran tensions amid US military build up

Russia warned against an “unprecedented escalation of tension” around Iran on Thursday and urged restraint amid a U.S. military build-up in the region that a senior American official said should be complete by mid-March. U.S. threats to bomb Iran, with the two sides far apart in talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme, have pushed up oil […]

19.02.2026 16:12

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