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Cost of farmland across the EU climbs sharply

The average price of one hectare of arable land in the European Union reached €15,224 in 2024, marking a rise of 6.1 per cent compared with €14,343 in 2023, according to new data released by Eurostat today. The figures also showed that the average annual rental price of arable land and permanent grassland increased to […]

29.01.2026 06:30

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EU household saving rates fall as spending growth outpaces income

Household real consumption per capita increased by 0.4 per cent in the euro area during the third quarter of 2025, matching the growth recorded in the previous quarter, according to Eurostat. In the same period, household real income per capita in the euro area saw a modest increase of 0.1 per cent, following a rise […]

29.01.2026 06:00

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Povek threatens action on Turkish Cypriot property rent hike

Business owners operating out of Turkish Cypriot properties expressed growing anger on Wednesday over steep rent increases imposed under amended legislation governing Turkish Cypriot properties, according to the small shopkeeper’s association, Povek. The reaction follows the passage of amendments to the Turkish Cypriot properties management law, which business operators say have led to sudden and […]

29.01.2026 04:25

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Our View: Talks that go nowhere, again

The latest meeting of the two leaders in the presence of the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy, Maria Angel Holguin, turned out to be more of the same. More of nothing would be more precise because the only thing that was agreed was to continue these fruitless meetings in one form or another. The two leaders […]

29.01.2026 04:20

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Irish minister to visit Cyprus for St Patrick’s Day

Irish Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan will visit Cyprus on St Patrick’s Day, it was revealed on Wednesday. The country’s public broadcaster RTE reported that O’Callaghan, who has served in the role since January last year and hails from the country’s capital, Dublin, will visit both Cyprus and Greece on the country’s national day, which is […]

28.01.2026 22:34

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Three Cypriot MEPs say they would attend a same-sex wedding

Three of Cyprus’ six members of the European parliament said they would attend a same-sex wedding if invited. Disy’s Loucas Fourlas, Diko’s Costas Mavrides, and independent Fidias Panayiotou all answered in the affirmative when asked by social media influencer Andreas Haris if they would attend, with Elam’s Geadis Geadi offering the opposite answer. Fourlas, when […]

28.01.2026 21:54

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Kombos calls for ‘cooperation and constructive dialogue’ with US

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Wednesday called for the European Union to maintain a “forward-looking cooperation and a constructive dialogue” with the United States. “This longstanding partnership must be preserved and protected, especially in times of uncertainty. We seek to maintain a forward-looking cooperaton and a constructive dialogue with the United States, focusing on areas […]

28.01.2026 21:31

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North ‘parliament speaker’ reported to police over alleged fake diploma lawbreaking

The north’s ‘parliament speaker’ Ziya Ozturkler has been reported to the police over allegations that he coerced university officials to award degree certificates to his political allies under false pretences, former Turkish Cypriot chief negotiator Kudret Ozersay said on Wednesday. He said in a video posted on social media that he had made the complaint, […]

28.01.2026 21:28

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EU ‘cannot remain mere observers’ on Gaza, Kombos says

The European Union “cannot remain mere observers” on the matter of Gaza, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Wednesday. “We must move in full coordination and on the basis of international law. We cannot remain mere observers,” he told the European Parliament’s foreign affairs committee (Afet), before saying that Cyprus “has contributed substantially in the […]

28.01.2026 21:02

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Guterres ‘seriously disturbed’ by lack of progress on Cyprus problem

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “seriously disturbed” by the lack of progress achieved on the Cyprus problem since last month’s tripartite meeting involving his envoy Maria Angela Holguin, President Nikos Christodoulides, and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, according to reports on Wednesday evening. Turkish public broadcaster TRT reported that Guterres had “emphasised that the […]

28.01.2026 20:57

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Hermaphrodite’s Child back in Cyprus for two shows

The Athenian band Hermaphrodite’s Child returns to the island after popular demand, filling February’s evenings with more groovy music from past decades. Here’s when to catch them in Nicosia and Larnaca. “Remember the 50s-60s band that blew your socks off a couple of months ago? They’re back in Cyprus for two more shows and this […]

28.01.2026 19:49

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Gender perspective to be integrated into legislation

A bill to integrate gender equality into the executive, legislative and judicial elements in the public and broader public sector was discussed at the House legal affairs committee on Wednesday. “Women and men have different needs, and we should take into account the different impact of every policy or action and every bill on women […]

28.01.2026 19:44

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Deposed Paphos bishop ordered to leave flat, hand over keys

Deposed Paphos bishop Tychikos was on Wednesday ordered by Archbishop Georgios to leave the bishopric flat and hand over the keys to the bishopric by 10am on Thursday. The order was made in a letter sent to Tychikos, which also informed him that the police will enter the flat and the bishop’s office “to record […]

28.01.2026 18:59

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Rubio touts progress with Venezuela’s new leaders in Senate hearing

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the U.S. Senate on Wednesday that Venezuela’s new leaders were moving toward closer ties with the United States, as he publicly faced lawmakers’ questions for the first time since the U.S. raid to seize President Nicolas Maduro this month. President Donald Trump’s administration is working with Delcy Rodriguez, a […]

28.01.2026 18:49

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Ukrainians face tough weeks as Russia targets power sector during freeze

Life will be particularly tough for Ukrainians over the next three weeks due to plunging temperatures and intense Russian attacks on the energy system that have already deprived millions of light and heat, a senior lawmaker said on Wednesday. Despite progress in peace talks that has led to trilateral negotiations between Russia, Ukraine and the […]

28.01.2026 18:36

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Q1 2026’s final cheap crypto opportunity: New decentralized protocol launches after 300% surge

Prices often begin to climb long before a single user clicks a button on a new platform. This happens because experienced investors anticipate utility. They look for the moment when a project stops being a promise and starts being a tool. When a protocol is on the verge of going live, the market begins to […]

28.01.2026 18:10

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Nipah virus fears trigger airport checks across Asia

Authorities across Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia have taken urgent steps to stop the highly lethal and epidemic‑prone Nipah virus spreading beyond India, rolling out airport temperature checks and other screening measures. Nipah is classified as a priority pathogen by the World Health Organization because of its ability to spark fast‑moving outbreaks, its fatality […]

28.01.2026 18:04

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WHO opens new offices in Nicosia

The World Health Organisation inaugurated its new offices in Nicosia on Wednesday, in what Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said opened a new chapter for Cyprus. The enhanced presence of WHO in Cyprus, Charalambides said, allows for the use of international know-how and best practices to the benefit of public health. The offices were opened by […]

28.01.2026 17:46

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Ukraine war ‘a test for European values’, Kombos says

The war in Ukraine is “a test for European values”, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Wednesday. “It is a test for European values, a determining factor for the stability of Europe, and a testing ground for European economies,” he told the European Parliament’s foreign affairs committee (Afet). He added that “sovereignty and territorial integrity […]

28.01.2026 17:36

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First female leader of Church of England confirmed in ancient ceremony

Sarah Mullally was officially confirmed on Wednesday as the first woman to lead the Church of England as Archbishop of Canterbury at a traditional ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. The vast cathedral was converted into a court of law for the ancient Confirmation of Election, a legal ceremony set within a church service […]

28.01.2026 17:18

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Raouna: ‘urgent need’ to strengthen defence cooperation with UK

European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna on Wednesday spoke of an “urgent need” for the European Union to strengthen its cooperation with the United Kingdom in the field of defence. “Defence and security are a common priority for the EU and the UK,” she told the European Parliament’s foreign affairs committee (Afet), with the EU […]

28.01.2026 17:11

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Raouna pledges to pursue ‘mutually beneficial relationship’ with Turkey

European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna on Wednesday pledged that the Cypriot government will “pursue a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship” with Turkey during its six-month term as the holder of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency. Addressing the European Parliament’s foreign affairs committee (Afet), she said that relations between the EU and […]

28.01.2026 17:06

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Finance Minister backs Herodotou bid for top EU banking watchdog role

Cyprus’ bid for the presidency of the European Banking Authority has received backing from the finance ministry, which has been actively backing the candidacy of Constantinos Herodotou, it emerged on Wednesday. According to Politis, the former Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor has made it into the final two candidates for the top post at […]

28.01.2026 16:57

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Withholding political donors’ names denounced as scandalous

The House institutions committee concluded its review on Wednesday of the framework governing the post service activities of former officials amid criticism over the government’s refusal to disclose donor information. Committee chair Alexandra Attalides said the session focused on strengthening oversight and safeguards against conflicts of interest, following a legal service opinion that blocks the […]

28.01.2026 16:47

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