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Sloppy Arsenal implode in 2-2 draw at bottom side Wolves

Teenager Tom Edozie scored a 94th-minute equaliser on debut as Arsenal let a two-goal lead slip at bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers in a 2-2 draw on Wednesday, wasting a big chance to move clear in the Premier League title race. Arsenal have 58 points from 27 matches, five ahead of second-placed Manchester City having played a game more. […]

19.02.2026 10:33

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Big guns to meet in Olympic ice hockey semis

Overtime drama defined the men’s Olympic ice hockey quarter-finals on Wednesday, with favourites Canada and defending champions Finland surviving to set up a semi-final clash, while the United States also needed extra time and will meet Slovakia in the last four. With NHL players returning to the Games for the first time since 2014, a […]

19.02.2026 10:27

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Worker remains in serious condition after 11-metre fall in Paphos

A 24-year-old worker remains in a serious but stable condition at Paphos general hospital after falling from a height of around 11 metres on Wednesday, sustaining injuries to his neck, pelvis, head and bruising to the lungs. He had been installing photovoltaics on a roof. He was transported to hospital by ambulance, where doctors said […]

19.02.2026 10:24

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Gordon scores four as Newcastle hammer Qarabag

Anthony Gordon struck four times in the first half as Newcastle United thrashed Qarabag 6-1 away in their Champions League playoff first leg on Wednesday, to all but book their place in the last 16. Gordon opened the scoring in the third minute and Malick Thiaw headed in from a corner six minutes later to […]

19.02.2026 10:19

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Phedonos takes questions from police as investigation rolls on

Suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos spent two hours taking questions from the police on Wednesday evening as investigations into allegations made against him regarding an alleged rape continue. Various local media outlets reported that Phedonos submitted a three-page written statement to the police, and that he offered no answers to the police outside of that […]

19.02.2026 10:06

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Vetrina: a new timeless mediterranean gastronomical journey begins

The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection Hotel, soon welcomes “Vetrina”,  on the 28th of  January, a brand-new, all-day, dine, wine & deli venue, rooted in the Mediterranean spirit and reflecting contemporary sophistication.  The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection Hotel, owned by MHV, is officially announcing the arrival of the brand-new, dine, wine & deli Vetrina, which is coming to present guests with treasured moments […]

19.02.2026 10:00

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Tatar denies accusations of underworld links, taking illegal campaign donations

Former Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar late on Wednesday night slammed accusations linking him to underworld dealings and alleging that he had taken illegal election campaign donations in cash as “completely unfounded, baseless, and untrue”. Tatar, who served as Turkish Cypriot leader between 2020 and last year and who had previously served as both ‘prime […]

19.02.2026 09:23

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Teachers Report Rising Student Misconduct, Call for Stronger Support Services

Incidents of student misconduct are increasing in Cyprus schools, creating a growing sense of strain among teachers who say they are often left to manage complex situations without adequate support, the head of the primary teachers’ union POED told Alithia. POED said educators are witnessing a “continuous rise” in cases involving disruptive or delinquent behaviour, […]

19.02.2026 09:15

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Digital euro designed to protect banks, says ECB policymaker

The digital euro will be designed to ensure it protects European card schemes and keep banks at the core of the euro zone payments system, a senior European Central Bank policymaker said on Wednesday. As a currency managed directly by the ECB through accounts users will open with the central bank, the digital euro project […]

19.02.2026 08:48

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Australian police probe threatening letter to country’s largest mosque ahead of Ramadan

Australian police said on Thursday they had launched an investigation after a threatening letter was sent to the country’s largest mosque, the third such incident in the lead-up to the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. The letter sent to Lakemba Mosque in Sydney’s west on Wednesday contained a drawing of a pig and a threat […]

19.02.2026 08:40

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Conservation work underway at Syngrasi church

Conservation work on the Ayios Prokopios church in the village of Syngrasi, near Trikomo, is underway, technical committee on cultural heritage co-chairman Sotos Ktoris said. He said the committee’s advisory body had made a visit to the village and the church on Wednesday to inspect the site, which was built on the ruins of an […]

19.02.2026 08:36

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Today’s weather: Mainly clear

Thursday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, with increased cloud cover expected in some parts. Temperatures will rise to a maximum of 19 degrees Celsius inland and on the coasts, and eight degrees Celsius in the mountains. Overnight, the skies will remain largely clear, though light fog may form […]

19.02.2026 08:22

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Eight backcountry skiers perish in California avalanche, ninth presumed dead

Eight backcountry skiers were confirmed killed and a ninth was presumed to have perished when their tour group was overtaken by a football-field-sized avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains on Tuesday, in the deadliest U.S. avalanche in 45 years, authorities said. Six survivors were rescued after search teams on skis fought through blinding snow, darkness, […]

19.02.2026 08:11

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Cyprus chamber of commerce highlights opportunities from EU-India agreement

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced that the new European Union-India free trade agreement creates significant opportunities for European exporters, including Cypriot businesses in the agri-food and industrial sectors. Under the agreement, which was completed in January 2026 and is expected to enter into force in the coming years, India’s vast […]

19.02.2026 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now: BoC, CBC, Petrolina, Laiko, shipping, airports

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Wednesday released its financial results for 2025, reporting a profit after tax of €481 million and increased lending activity. Specifically, the bank achieved record new lending of €3 billion, marking an increase of 23 per cent year-on-year. “2025 was another strong year for Bank of Cyprus, demonstrated by our financial and operational performance,” said Bank of […]

19.02.2026 07:30

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Bank of Cyprus sets AGM and dividend timeline for 2026

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) has released an updated financial calendar for 2026, including the dates related to its proposed dividend distribution. According to the announcement, the revised financial calendar for 2026 includes key reporting dates and shareholder events throughout the year. The bank confirmed that an Investor Update 2026 will take place on March […]

19.02.2026 07:00

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Skies will be mostly clear today – Cyprus weather 19th Feb

A weak high‑pressure system is affecting the region. Skies will be mostly clear today, though periods of increased cloud cover are expected in some areas. Winds will start out mainly west to northwest at moderate to strong levels, 4 to 5 Beaufort, before shifting to southwest to northwest and easing to 3 to 4 Beaufort. […]

19.02.2026 06:57

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What’s on this weekend

Carnival weekend is here! Fiestas, parades, afro-Brazilian rhythms and bursts of colour will fill Limassol’s streets. But there is more… Live music This Friday and Saturday, Larnaca and Limassol will welcome an iconic Queen tribute band from Hungary for their first performance in Cyprus. Don’t Stop the Queen will perform at Savino Live on Friday […]

19.02.2026 06:40

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iDNA Genomics confirms key February dates for registered bondholders

iDNA Genomics Public Ltd has released a statement informing the public that it has established the formal record date for the interest payment on its corporate bond. The company stated that in accordance with the terms of the issued bond carrying ISIN CY0240422119, the upcoming interest payment date has been set for February 27, 2026. […]

19.02.2026 06:30

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Cyprus tax system to be presented to Greek firms

The new Cyprus tax system, in force since January 1, 2026, will be presented to Greek businesses and investment organisations at a special event in Athens on March 6. The presentation will take place from 10.00 to 14.30 at the Amphitheatre of the Theoharakis Foundation, located at 9 Vasilissis Sofias Avenue and 1 Merlin Street […]

19.02.2026 06:00

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Patient associations complain over drug price hikes

Cyprus’ patient associations have called for a dialogue on revised categories of drugs, which resulted in higher prices for patients, with complaints flooding in from patients and doctors alike, as high costs affect treatments, particularly those of the elderly. The Federation of Patient Associations (Osak) has already begun discussions with the health insurance organisation (HIO) […]

19.02.2026 04:25

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Our View: Is appeal over passport case simply to quell public anger?

The state Law Office wasted no time in announcing its decision to appeal against the court ruling that acquitted former House president Demetris Syllouris and developer Christakis Giovanis, also an Akel deputy at the time, for a range of charges related to corruption. The two former deputies were charged with conspiracy to defraud the Republic, […]

19.02.2026 04:20

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Only 389 People With Disabilities Hired in Public Sector Since 2010, MPs Told

From the time Cyprus’ law on hiring people with disabilities in the broader public sector took effect in 2010 through 2024, only 389 recruitments were made — 291 in the Education Service and just 44 in the Civil Service — according to data presented Tuesday to a joint session of parliament’s Education and Labor committees. […]

18.02.2026 23:45

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Over 20 countries set to attend Trump’s Board of Peace meeting on Thursday

U.S. President Donald Trump will host a Board of Peace meeting on Thursday in Washington, where he will announce that member states have pledged more than $5 billion for reconstruction and humanitarian efforts in Gaza, the White House said. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday that more than 20 countries would […]

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