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Zelenskiy says allies to provide new energy and military aid within 10 days

Ukraine has agreed new energy and military support packages with European allies ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion on February 24, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday. Kyiv is aiming to rally support among partners as it struggles to fend off Russian battlefield advances and air attacks on its energy system while […]

15.02.2026 15:06

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President dismisses claims Cyprus talks hindered by elections and EU presidency

President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday described as “ridiculous” arguments that a broadened conference on the Cyprus problem cannot take place due to the upcoming parliamentary elections in May or Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of the European Union. Speaking to reporters after attending celebrations for Saint Maron in Nicosia, Christodoulides said he and the Greek […]

15.02.2026 15:04

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Youth Lead EU in Use of AI Tools, Eurostat Says

More than three‑quarters of young people in Cyprus used generative artificial‑intelligence tools in 2025, the highest rate in the EU, according to figures released by Eurostat. Eurostat said 76.5% of Cypriots aged 16–24 used AI tools last year, well above the EU average of 63.8%. Across the bloc, young people are integrating AI into many […]

15.02.2026 15:00

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Rubio visits eastern Europe to bolster ties with pro-Trump leaders

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a two-day trip to eastern Europe on Sunday to bolster ties with Slovakia and Hungary, whose conservative leaders, often at odds with other European Union countries, have warm ties with President Donald Trump. Rubio will use the trip to discuss energy cooperation and bilateral issues, including NATO commitments, […]

15.02.2026 14:27

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Buying property in Cyprus, a familiar tale of woe

Purchasing property in Cyprus could very well qualify as an extreme sport. The property pages of newspapers may well be full of reports proclaiming 2025 as being the strongest year for property sales since 2007, with ever pricey Limassol leading the charge and Paphos a close second. But behind the glitzy statistics of spiralling high-end […]

15.02.2026 14:23

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Pension reform to bring noticeable increases, says labour minister

Pension increases resulting from the planned reform of the social insurance system are expected to be noticeable, particularly for low-income pensioners, Labour and Social Insurance Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said on Sunday. In an interview with Phileleftheros, Mousiouttas said the first phase of the reform, concerning the social insurance fund, could be implemented from January 1, […]

15.02.2026 13:48

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Britain’s men beat Germany, champions Sweden lose again

Bruce Mouat’s British men’s team picked up a 9-4 round-robin win over Germany at the Winter Games on Sunday, while Olympic champions Sweden suffered their fourth loss of the campaign to leave their title defence on the brink. World champions Britain took a 4-2 lead in the fourth end and never looked back, beating 2024 […]

15.02.2026 13:32

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Contemporary challenges in Cyprus’ investment environment

By Nicoletta Kouroushi Cyprus continues to constitute a reliable and competitive investment destination within the European Union, offering a developed legal framework, modern business infrastructure and a strategic geographical location. At the same time, its investment environment is not static. It continues to evolve and adapt to international regulatory and supervisory requirements, thereby strengthening its […]

15.02.2026 13:30

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Capitalising on Europe’s research connections to tackle cancer

Across Europe, cancer researchers are collaborating more closely than ever, thanks to the EU-backed canSERV platform, which links scientists with research services and infrastructures to speed up discoveries and improve care for patients. By Helen Massy-Beresford For Dr Pavla Bouchalová, a cancer researcher in the department of biochemistry at Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, answering […]

15.02.2026 13:30

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Justice minister: ‘We are targeting the heads of criminal gangs’

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris has said authorities are focusing their efforts on dismantling the leadership of organised crime groups, stressing that law enforcement knows who they are and is applying sustained pressure. “Our target is the heads of the gangs,” he said in an interview with Kathimerini. “They know how to protect themselves, which is […]

15.02.2026 12:57

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EU presidency a chance for Cyprus to act over bird slaughter

I am a pupil in Year 5 at The Junior and Senior School in Nicosia. I am writing to you because we have been learning about illegal bird trapping, and I am deeply saddened and shocked that this is happening right here in our own environment. In 2025, some reports say as many as 450,000 […]

15.02.2026 12:24

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Animal Party calls for update on cat sterilisation scheme

The Animal Party has called on the government to provide immediate clarification over delays in implementing a nationwide cat sterilisation programme announced last October. On October 4, 2025, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou announced that funding for cat sterilisations would be increased from €100,000 to €300,000, alongside the launch of a government sterilisation scheme covering the […]

15.02.2026 12:11

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A ‘travelling’ village on the verge of abandonment

This small village tucked away in the Paphos rural landscape has been on the move for over 200 years, ravaged by Turks in 1821 and relocated in 1953 during British colonial rule after it was destroyed in an earthquake. Today, Eledio of just 37 permanent residents, no school and a priest on loan, is on […]

15.02.2026 11:45

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Cyprus institute joins European network to manage complex epilepsy cases

The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) marked World Epilepsy Day on February 9, reaffirming its commitment to supporting individuals with epilepsy and their families. “Through the specialised Epilepsy Centre and the Department of Neurophysiology, we remain committed to providing comprehensive care for those affected,” the institute said. Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition […]

15.02.2026 11:30

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Vonn leaves Italian hospital, heading to Treviso airport, sources say

U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn was discharged on Sunday from the Italian hospital where she was admitted a week ago after the horrific crash that ended her Olympic comeback, two sources close to the matter said. Vonn, the 2010 Olympic champion and second most successful female World Cup skier of all time, was heading to the […]

15.02.2026 11:26

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Driver arrested after Limassol chase, suspected stolen goods, drugs found

A 40-year-old driver was arrested in Limassol on Saturday afternoon following a police chase that ended in a collision with a patrol car. Police officers said suspected stolen property and a small quantity of drugs were located inside the vehicle. According to police, the incident occurred at around 2.30pm while officers were on patrol and […]

15.02.2026 11:21

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Seven arrested in nationwide police patrols

Police carried out seven arrests across Cyprus on Saturday night as part of coordinated patrols in urban areas aimed at preventing serious crime and boosting public safety. In a statement, police said the arrests related to a range of offences, including driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding. Officers stopped a total of 666 […]

15.02.2026 11:07

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Akrotiri Centre Marks World Wetlands Day With Public Environmental Event

The Akrotiri Environmental and Education Centre (AEEC) marked World Wetlands Day this year by hosting a public event led by its team of experts. The event was organised by the Republic of Cyprus Unit for Environmental Education and Sustainable Development (EESD) together with the Bases Joint Services Health Unit (JSHU). Thomas Hadjikyriakou, manager of the […]

15.02.2026 11:00

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The challenge: building common ground through dialogue between the leaders

By Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar Almost a year ago in Geneva, in March 2025, both sides told the UN Secretary-General that they would commit to trust-building measures, which have yet to show any significant progress. In our last meeting on January 17, 2026, I brought the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders together for a […]

15.02.2026 10:53

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Israeli airstrikes kill 9 in Gaza, including tent camp, Palestinian officials say

At least nine Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in northern and southern Gaza Strip on Sunday, Palestinian civil defence and health officials said. Medics said an Israeli airstrike on a tent encampment housing displaced families killed at least four people, while health officials said another strike killed five in Khan Younis in the south. […]

15.02.2026 10:39

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Nicosia summit to link 30 Indian firms with Cyprus

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) will host a series of B2B engagements in Nicosia as part of the India-Cyprus Business & Investment Summit 2026, in collaboration with the Cyprus-India Business Association. The meetings will take place from 11:00 to 17:00 at the Keve premises in the capital. The initiative builds on what […]

15.02.2026 09:30

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Boycott averted, India and Pakistan set for World Cup blockbuster

India and Pakistan will clash in the Twenty20 World Cup in Colombo on Sunday, still feeling the aftershocks of a tumultuous fortnight in which Pakistan’s boycott threat – later reversed – nearly blew a hole in the tournament’s marquee fixture. With bilateral cricket a casualty of their fraught relations, emotions run high whenever the bitter […]

15.02.2026 09:05

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UK’s Labour not in habit of dumping sitting prime ministers

The last time a Labour prime minister came under pressure to resign like Keir Starmer did last week, was when Harold Wilson faced a backbench revolt over trade union reform in May 1969. Harold Wilson was quick witted with a very good turn of phrase, which he used to great effect. “I know what’s going […]

15.02.2026 09:00

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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting February 9 : Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis carried out a working visit to Athens and Alexandria between February 4 and 9, as part of broader efforts to bolster the island’s maritime diplomacy in the region. According to a statement from the ministry […]

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