Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Medochemie earns green distinction seventh year running

The Gold Medal for Environmental Policies and Actions was awarded to the pharmaceutical company Medochemie as part of the 2025 Pancyprian Environmental Awards for Organisations and Businesses, organised by CYCERE and the Office of the Commissioner for the Environment. The distinction confirms the company’s steadfast and enduring commitment to sustainable development. Moreover, Medochemie has earned […]

12.02.2026 12:01

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A minute with: Emily Roditou, jewellery designer

Where do you live?Right now I live in Nicosia with my mom and my two dogs. What did you have for breakfast?Usually I only have my coffee, but lately I’ve been trying to eat something in the morning as well. Describe your perfect day24h with my best friends. Doesn’t really matter where, but ideally a […]

12.02.2026 12:00

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Pepsi ‘refuses to meet’ Turkish Cypriot authorities as strike rolls on

Representatives of international food and beverage corporation PepsiCo’s Turkish subsidiary and its licensed producer in the north Ektam have refused to enter a meeting with the Turkish Cypriot authorities on Thursday morning, with Ektam’s workers having been on strike since last week, the Cyprus Mail has been informed. A spokesperson for Turkish Cypriot trade union […]

12.02.2026 11:53

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Man arrested in Limassol for extortion and theft

A 20-year-old was arrested on Wednesday in Limassol in connection with extortion and theft, committed on February 8 in the Limassol district. At around 7.30pm on February 8, a 24-year-old delivery driver was riding his motorcycle in Ypsonas, when he collided with another motorcycle. The second motorcyclist allegedly attacked the 24-year-old and demanded money as […]

12.02.2026 11:40

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Cypriot travellers to get access to Greek private flight network

A new strategic partnership is set to upgrade the private travel experience within Greece, as Zela Jet, owned by Cypriot entrepreneur Andreas Christodoulides, announces its collaboration with Fly Cycladic, one of Greece’s most dynamic airlines in the field of flexible private flights. According to the companies, the partnership is intended to connect Greek destinations that […]

12.02.2026 11:38

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Beaked whale found dead on Cyprus beach

A beaked whale was found dead on a beach near the Famagusta district village of Akanthou, Tashkent nature park director Kemal Basat said. He wrote in a post on social media that the whale was a male, and that it was around five metres long and weighed around a tonne and a half. “It is […]

12.02.2026 11:36

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President blocks ‘two-tier’ hotel licensing regime

President Nikos Christodoulides has referred back to parliament the law allowing hotels and tourist accommodation to operate for up to five years under a special permit, citing violations of the principles of separation of powers, legality and equality. According to Stockwatch, which cited a letter dated February 9, the president asked the House of Representatives […]

12.02.2026 11:31

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Govt ‘taking action’ over asparagus picker arrested in north

The government is “taking action” to free the Greek Cypriot man who was arrested after driving into the north while collecting wild asparagus, according to reports on Thursday. The Cyprus News Agency reported that the government is aiming to secure his release “as soon as possible”. The man had appeared in court in northern Nicosia […]

12.02.2026 11:23

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Mitsotakis to brief Christodoulides on Erdogan meeting

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is to brief President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday regarding the content of his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to reports. The Cyprus News Agency reported that Mitsotakis and Christodoulides will convene on the sidelines of the day’s informal European leaders’ retreat at the Alden Biesen castle in […]

12.02.2026 11:11

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Arson likely cause of Larnaca fire

A yard fire in Larnaca on Wednesday afternoon is believed to have been started deliberately, the fire brigade has said. Two engines responded to the 5.12pm call and brought the blaze under control shortly after. The fire began in power tool batteries stored outside, damaging nearby kitchen equipment and part of the fence. An investigation […]

12.02.2026 11:04

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No prosecution over police sex video as officers remain suspended

Two police officers filmed having sex in a service vehicle in the industrial area of Aradippou will not face criminal prosecution, police confirmed on Thursday. Police said both the criminal and disciplinary investigations have been completed, with the legal service deciding no criminal charges would be filed. “A disciplinary case has been filed against them […]

12.02.2026 10:59

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

45‑Year‑Old Arrested in Cyprus in Connection With Drug Seizure

Police have arrested a 45‑year‑old man in connection with a drug seizure linked to an attempted murder investigation dating back to December 2024. The arrest follows forensic evidence obtained during the probe, authorities said. The drugs were discovered during a search of a 25‑year‑old man’s home in Limassol on 30 December 2024, as part of […]

12.02.2026 10:45

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Erhurman meets Averof in New York

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Thursday met former Disy leader Averof Neophytou in New York. According to Erhurman’s office, the pair discussed “current issues and developments”, with the meeting having taken place after Erhurman’s first meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday. Neophytou’s most recent intervention on the matter of the Cyprus […]

12.02.2026 10:41

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Milner equals Barry’s Premier League appearance record

Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder James Milner equalled the Premier League appearance record on Wednesday as he came off the bench at Aston Villa for his 653rd top-flight game. The 40-year-old, who has won two Premier League titles with Manchester City and one with Liverpool, moved level with Gareth Barry. “It is a special night for […]

12.02.2026 10:30

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Forest sack manager Dyche after four months in charge

Nottingham Forest have sacked Sean Dyche after only 114 days in charge, with a goalless Premier League draw against bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday proving to be his finalmatch as head coach. The 54-year-old joined Forest in October on a contract until the summer of 2027 but becomes the third manager to lose his […]

12.02.2026 10:26

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City and Villa close gap on Arsenal, Liverpool edge Sunderland

Manchester City halved Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League to three points with a 3-0 win overvisitors Fulham, while Aston Villa stayed in the frame with a late 1-0 victory at home to Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday. Sunderland’s season-long unbeaten home record was ended as Liverpool won 1-0 to boost […]

12.02.2026 10:23

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Motorway closed near Limassol due to crash

The motorway linking Limassol and Nicosia was temporarily closed on Thursday morning near the village of Ayios Tychonos, which is located immediately east of Limassol, due to a road traffic collision which occurred at 9am. According to the police, the incident left two vehicles “immobilised” on the motorway, with efforts now underway to remove them […]

12.02.2026 09:58

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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of an attempted murder which was allegedly committed on Nicosia on Tuesday, the police said on Thursday. He is expected to appear in court later on Thursday, while a second suspect, a 25-year-old man, is wanted by police. The police’s investigation into the matter is ongoing.

12.02.2026 09:55

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Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash

A 26-year-old motorcyclist remains in a critical condition at the Nicosia general hospital after being involved in a road traffic collision on Wednesday afternoon. According to the police, the collision occurred at around 2.20pm on Nicosia’s Aglandjia Avenue, with the motorcycle having hit the road’s central reservation before overturning. The man suffered “multiple injuries” and […]

12.02.2026 09:52

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Fire engine damaged in fire

A fire engine and two other vehicles belonging to the game service were damaged by a fire which broke out in the car park of the Troodos mountain village of Evrychou’s village council building, the police said on Thursday. The fire broke out at 1.25am, and was later extinguished by firefighters. Police officers cordoned the […]

12.02.2026 09:43

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Police Conduct Overnight Operations; Two Arrested

Police carried out targeted overnight operations across Cyprus aimed at preventing serious crime and strengthening public safety, authorities said Thursday. During the patrols, officers arrested two people: one in Limassol in connection with an investigation into threats and theft, and another in the Famagusta district in a domestic‑violence case. Police said 227 vehicles were stopped […]

12.02.2026 09:40

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EU Approves SAFE Defence Funding Package for Eight Member States, Including Cyprus

The EU Foreign Affairs Council has approved a set of implementing decisions that unlock defence‑industry financing under the SAFE initiative for eight member states: Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Spain, Croatia, Portugal and Romania. For Cyprus, the decision paves the way for more than €1.18 billion in defence‑production support through loans, backed by an initial EU […]

12.02.2026 09:15

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‘This time it must be different’ – Erhurman evaluates Guterres meeting

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman stressed that the next round of negotiations to solve the Cyprus problem must not follow the patterns of previous attempts while evaluating his first meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, saying that “this time it must be different”. “I shared with the secretary-general face to face my view that, […]

12.02.2026 08:58

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Bringing a drone to Cyprus: What travellers need to know

Drones have become a common sight across Europe — capturing sunsets, coastlines and city skylines from angles once reserved for helicopters. But while consumer drone technology is increasingly accessible, regulations surrounding their use remain complex. Cyprus Mail recently explored the broader landscape of “Drones and counter-drone technologies”, focusing on security and regulatory developments. For holidaymakers […]

12.02.2026 08:53

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