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Canadian police identify 18-year-old woman as suspect in mass school shooting

The suspect in a deadly school shooting in western Canada was an 18-year-old woman with mental health issues who killed her mother and stepbrother before attacking her former school, police said on Wednesday, but investigators did not offer a motive for one of the worst mass slaughters in Canadian history. The killer, whom police identified […]

12.02.2026 07:57

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Limassol Greens strengthens role as urban golf resort

Limassol Greens is entering a new phase of expansion in 2026, following a milestone year that saw the delivery of homes and the full launch of its golf course, confirming its transition into a fully operational golf and premium lifestyle destination in Limassol. The project described 2026 as a decisive new chapter, marking its evolution […]

12.02.2026 07:50

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Chief scientist advances Cyprus role at EU-India forum

Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides participated in the EU-India Forum in New Delhi on February 6-7, in efforts to strengthen Cyprus’ positioning within the evolving EU-India Innovation and Technology Partnership. Skourides was accompanied by Heraklitos Iosifides, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Cyprus High Commission in India, and Nicolas Kyriakides, President of the Cyprus Forum, during […]

12.02.2026 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now: housing, tourism, gender gap, forex sector, CBC

The forex market requires strong emphasis on investor protection, proper information and cultivation of financial literacy, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Wednesday. At the same time, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) Chairman Georgios Theocharides said at the same event that around 600 inspections were carried out on Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs) during 2025 and […]

12.02.2026 07:30

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Cyprus Weather – Thursday 12th Feb

The weather will stay mostly cloudy with periods of local rain and a chance of a thunderstorm. South‑westerly winds will strengthen through the day, becoming moderate to strong and very strong at times in the south. Seas will remain slight. Temperatures will rise to 20 degrees inland and along the coasts, and 8 degrees in […]

12.02.2026 07:00

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Tech and science roles see drop in job vacancies, manufacturing sees rise

Manufacturing labourers recorded the largest increase in job vacancy rates in the EU between 2019 and 2023, according to Eurostat, signalling growing recruitment difficulties in that occupation. The figures, which compare developments before the Covid-19 pandemic in 2019 with figures for 2023, indicate that the job vacancy rate for manufacturing labourers rose by 4.2 percentage […]

12.02.2026 07:00

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Cyprus Police Seek 14‑Year‑Old Girl Missing From Nicosia Residence

Police are searching for a 14‑year‑old girl who went missing Wednesday from her place of residence in Nicosia. Authorities said Liubov Lush Hinskaya, a Russian national, is of medium build, about 1.60 meters tall, with blonde hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information that could help locate her is asked to contact Nicosia CID at […]

12.02.2026 06:53

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What’s on this weekend

This weekend brings the start of the carnival extravaganza, lots of Valentine’s Day events and even rural festivals celebrating the season. Fiestas, live music gigs, drive-in cinemas, and much more is on the agenda Let the carnival begin The first weekend of the carnival madness begins, bringing lots of party vibes, groovy tunes and crazy […]

12.02.2026 06:40

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UN Chief Meets Tufan Erhürman in New York for First Talks Since His Election

UN Secretary‑General António Guterres met Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman at UN headquarters on Wednesday, the first meeting between the two since Erhürman’s election. According to a statement from the Turkish Cypriot side, the talks were held in a positive atmosphere and focused on current and regional developments, with the Cyprus issue at the centre […]

12.02.2026 06:11

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CySEC tightens cross-border oversight of Cyprus investment firms

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued a new circular requiring certain Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs) to complete a new electronic cross-border reporting form covering their 2025 activities across the European Economic Area. The circular forms part of an exercise initiated by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). The exercise is addressed […]

12.02.2026 06:00

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Mercosur hangs like ‘sword of Damocles’ over farmers, MEP warns

The EU–Mercosur trade agreement continues to hang “like a sword of Damocles over the heads of farmers”, Akel MEP Giorgos Georgiou cautioned on Wednesday, warning that recent safeguards approved by the European Parliament fall short of protecting agriculture in Cyprus and across the bloc. Speaking on Alpha TV, Georgiou said the European parliament on Tuesday […]

12.02.2026 04:25

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Our View: Further proof Cyprus authorities not up to challenge of creating LNG terminal

The colossal ineptitude of the authorities in their ongoing efforts to import LNG is still on show. According to the progress report given by new Energy Minister Michalis Damianos to the House energy committee on Tuesday, the only progress was that the government was in the process of returning €67 million of funding received from […]

12.02.2026 04:20

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Cyprus Trade Deficit Widens to €8 Billion in 2025, Eurostat Says

Cyprus’ trade deficit grew by €606 million in 2025 compared with the previous year, reaching €8 billion, driven largely by a sharp rise in imports, according to preliminary figures released by the Statistical Service. The trade gap stood at €8.001 billion for January–December 2025, up from €7.395 billion in the same period of 2024. Total […]

11.02.2026 23:45

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Mamdani calls for 2% tax hike on wealthy New Yorkers

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday has called for a two percent tax increase for New Yorkers making over a million dollars a year, along with a hike in the state’s corporate tax rate, proposals he originally championed during his campaign. During testimony before the New York State Senate’s 2026 budget hearing, Mamdani, […]

11.02.2026 22:47

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Gates Foundation says it did not make any payments to Epstein

The Gates Foundation said on Wednesday it did not make any payments to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or employ him at any time, after the U.S. Department of Justice released emails that included communications between Epstein and the foundation’s staff. “On the basis of Epstein’s claims that he could mobilize significant […]

11.02.2026 22:44

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Snoop Dogg to attend first Swansea game as co-owner

Snoop Dogg announced that he will attend his first Swansea City game in person since the American rapper became a co-owner of the Welsh club last July. Snoop Dogg, who is currently in Italy as an honorary coach for Team USA at the Winter Olympics, will be in attendance when Swansea City plays host to […]

11.02.2026 22:42

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Olympics-Biathlon-Norway’s Laegreid apologises again

Norway biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid has apologised to his teammates and his ex-girlfriend following his sensational interview after his bronze medal-winning efforts in Tuesday’s Olympic men’s 20km individual race, in which he revealed he had been unfaithful, saying he wanted to put the matter behind him. News of Laegreid’s cheating on his girlfriend swiftly eclipsed […]

11.02.2026 22:34

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Italy’s Meloni moves to allow naval blockades against migrants

Italy’s cabinet approved a bill on Wednesday authorising naval blockades to halt migrant boats during periods of “exceptional pressure” at the country’s borders, a government source said, further tightening measures against irregular arrivals. Since taking office in late 2022, right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has moved to speed up repatriations of unsuccessful asylum seekers and […]

11.02.2026 21:33

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Traffic Restrictions in Paphos on Thursday for Carnival Events

Police say several roads in Paphos will close on Thursday afternoon for carnival festivities, including the arrival of the Carnival King. From 4:30 p.m., sections of Griva Digeni Avenue will close from its junction with Odysseas Androutsos Street. Grigori Afxentiou and Gladstonos streets will also be shut between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Drivers are […]

11.02.2026 21:31

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Trump says ‘nothing definitive’ reached after meeting with Netanyahu

U.S. President Donald Trump said nothing definitive was decided during his “very good” meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday but that negotiations with Iran toward a deal would continue. “There was nothing definitive reached other than I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether or not a Deal can be […]

11.02.2026 21:17

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Erhurman tells Guterres of need to end ‘unfair and illegal’ isolations on Turkish Cypriots

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Wednesday told United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that the Turkish Cypriot community is subject to “unfair and illegal isolation” and that this “should be lifted without further delay”. The meeting was the pair’s first since Erhurman was elected to the office in October last year, with Erhurman’s office stating […]

11.02.2026 21:08

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Defense Ministry Says Probe Into Missing Explosives Ongoing

The Defense Ministry said Wednesday that an internal investigation is underway into the disappearance of explosive material during a National Guard exercise. According to the ministry, the inquiry being conducted within the National Guard is progressing and is expected to be completed next week, after which the findings will be made public. The ministry also […]

11.02.2026 21:00

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UK pledges $205 million to send US weapons to Ukraine

Defence minister John Healey said on Wednesday Britain had committed 150 million pounds ($205 million) to the so-called Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative to supply Ukraine with U.S. weapons. PURL was set up last summer to keep U.S. weapons flowing to Ukraine at a time when new U.S. military assistance had stalled. “I’m pleased […]

11.02.2026 20:59

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EU Council approves more than €1 billion in loans for Cyprus’ defence

Financial assistance of more than €1.181 billion in defence loans was granted to Cyprus by the European Council under the Security Action for Europe (Safe) fund on Wednesday. “Today’s decisions show that the EU is not only talking about defence – we are delivering. Through Safe, we are strengthening our security where it matters the […]

11.02.2026 20:44

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