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Association sets priorities for Cyprus’ digital payment sector

The Association of Electronic Money and Payment Institutions (ACEMPI), an affiliate of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, held its annual traditional New Year cake-cutting ceremony on Monday at the offices of ECOMMBX. According to an announcement released on Tuesday, the gathering took place “in a warm and collegial atmosphere” with the participation of […]

27.01.2026 11:39

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Russian attack cuts power in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, 23 wounded in Odesa

Russian drones and missiles hit Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, late on Monday, knocking out power during freezing winter weather, while 23 people were wounded in an overnight attack on the southern city of Odesa, officials said. Two people were injured and two schools damaged in the attack on Kharkiv, Regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov said on […]

27.01.2026 11:37

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Holguin laments ‘not much progress’ after Christodoulides meeting

United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin on Tuesday lamented that “not much progress” had been achieved on confidence-building measures between the island’s two sides since her previous visit to the island. Speaking after a meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides, she said she is hoping to “push for more progress” on the issue of confidence-building measures, […]

27.01.2026 11:37

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Eurobank expands cash-back rewards across Cyprus and Greece

Eurobank on Tuesday announced the launch of its upgraded €pistrofi rewards programme, reshaping cardholder benefits in Cyprus and Greece as part of a broader enhancement of its customer offering. The bank said the former Blue card rewards programme has been renamed and enhanced under the €pistrofi brand, offering expanded benefits and a new banking experience […]

27.01.2026 11:34

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Poed calls on teachers to boycott evaluation training meetings

Primary school teachers’ union, Poed, called on its members to abstain from training and information meetings organised by the education ministry, on the new teacher evaluation framework, citing lack of consultation and organisational shortcomings. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Poed expressed strong dissatisfaction with the way the ministry is proceeding with the implementation of […]

27.01.2026 11:32

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Tsikkinis rejects defamation claims in 19 page response to first lady

Online activist Nicoletta Tsikkinis, issued a detailed 19 page response rejecting allegations of defamation raised by the lawyers of the first lady, Philippa Karsera, and has made clear she will not delete or retract any of her social media posts. The letter was sent on Tuesday to Karsera’s own lawyer, Achilleas Emilianides, in reply to […]

27.01.2026 11:20

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Cyprus among top ten island destinations for UK travellers

Cyprus remains firmly on the radar of British travellers planning their island escapes for 2026, even as newer destinations edge into the spotlight, according to Condé Nast Traveller. The luxury and lifestyle travel magazine reported that islands continue to dominate summer wish lists, with Mediterranean and Atlantic favourites once again ranking among the world’s most […]

27.01.2026 11:16

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Cyprus tax reform aims to boost take-home pay from January

Three weeks into the rollout of the new tax system, the tax department has already identified a series of targeted adjustments aimed largely at easing the burden on natural persons, with the House of Representatives signalling it is ready to adopt the proposed changes. Tax Commissioner Sotiris Markidis presented the suggested additions and clarifications to […]

27.01.2026 11:05

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Inflection Point?

It’s too early to be sure, but it seems likely that we have just seen ‘Peak Trump’. Last week Donald Trump arrived at the Davos conference radiating power and menace. Fresh from his attack on Venezuela, he was going to invade and annex Greenland. If his European allies in the NATO alliance tried to protect […]

27.01.2026 11:00

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Leadership in the age of artificial intelligence and strategic transformation

International executive education programme by the University of Miami – Miami Herbert Business School Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort Cyprus and Paphos will host a high-level international executive education program titled AI Leadership & Strategic Transformation for Senior Executives, taking place at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort from January 30 to February 1, […]

27.01.2026 10:58

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Cyprus hails ‘strategic’ agreement to strengthen EU global role

The Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have reached a provisional political agreement on targeted amendments to the NDICI–Global Europe financial instrument, in what marks the first successful trilogue concluded under the Cyprus Presidency. The agreement is aimed at strengthening the effectiveness of the External Action Guarantee (EAG), allowing the European Union […]

27.01.2026 10:57

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Cyprus and ECSA discuss future of European shipping competitiveness

Cyprus has pledged to protect the competitiveness of European shipping as the industry faces a “delicate moment” of rising regulatory pressure and green transition costs. Following talks in Brussels, Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis and ECSA chief Sotiris Raptis met for a working lunch, where they called for a “realistic” approach to emissions that avoids […]

27.01.2026 10:56

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Father arrested after infant hospitalised with shaken baby syndrome

Police in Nicosia have arrested a 28-year-old man after his three-month-old son was admitted to Makarios hospital on Tuesday in serious condition and diagnosed with shaken baby syndrome. According to police information, the infant was transferred to the hospital on Friday, where medical examinations led doctors to conclude that the child was suffering from injuries […]

27.01.2026 10:45

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Cyprus’ youth talk money: Letter to Our Future Self

By: Niki Karayianna, 1st year student in the Department of Accounting and Finance, University of Cyprus Have your debts ever been too high, and it felt like nothing could be paid off? Did you ever wonder why? Well, some common reasons are: no monthly budget, overconsumption, and no emergency fund. Here in Cyprus, most of […]

27.01.2026 10:43

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Businessmen arrested over Larnaca shooting released on bail

The two businessmen that were arrested over their alleged involvement in the shooting that took place in Larnaca centre on the previous weekend were released on a €80,000 bail on Tuesday. The men, aged 47 and 43, appeared before Larnaca district court under draconian security measures, where they pleaded not guilty to charges of interfering […]

27.01.2026 10:43

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Sabalenka and Zverev beat the heat to reach semi-finals

Aryna Sabalenka stayed cool under the blazing Melbourne sun to beat American teenager Iva Jovic and reach the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday while Alexander Zverev was briefly made to sweat under the Rod Laver Arena roof before going through. Top seed Carlos Alcaraz will avoid the worst of the conditions on the hottest day […]

27.01.2026 10:31

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US flags drone threat at Winter Olympics

U.S. officials helping to safeguard Americans at next month’s Winter Olympics are stepping up planning for potential drone disruptions from illicit filming over venues to worst-case scenarios involving explosive payloads. The threat of drone attacks has drawn growing attention since the war in Ukraine demonstrated their lethal capabilities, and the U.S. government has recently ramped […]

27.01.2026 10:26

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Barry rescues point for Everton in draw with Leeds

Everton’s Thierno Barry cancelled out James Justin’s opener for Leeds United to earn a point for the hosts in a lively 1-1 Premier League draw at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday. Everton move up to 10th in the table with 33 points from 23 games, but will rue two more dropped points at home, […]

27.01.2026 10:23

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Twelve arrested in Limassol brawl

Police on Monday night proceeded with the arrest of twelve suspects after a brawl broke out in the Ayia Zoni area of Limassol. The officers arrived at the scene at 9pm, where they found bloodstains along a bloodstained piece of iron and a pair of shoes, before locating the twelve suspects in a nearby apartment. […]

27.01.2026 10:08

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Talking with Cyprus’ sculptures

Have you ever conversed with a sculpture? An ongoing artistic research initiative is mapping public art sculptures across the divide to examine their relation with public space, art and dialogue. Following an exhibition in the Buffer Zone, Of Monumental is now presenting the study, archive and publication titled Conversation with a sculptor / Conversation with […]

27.01.2026 10:00

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Development with limits: nuisance as a legal and social issue

Construction activity constitutes a fundamental pillar of economic growth and urban development. In recent years, particularly in urban centres, the intensity and pace of development have significantly altered the built environment. This growth does not always proceed without friction. Intense noise, vibrations and persistent disturbance, which frequently accompany construction works, directly affect the daily lives […]

27.01.2026 09:44

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After Australia, France approves banning under-15s from social media

France’s National Assembly on Monday backed legislation to ban children under 15 years old from social media on Monday, amid growing concerns about online bullying and mental health risks. The bill proposes banning under-15s from social networks and “social networking functionalities” embedded within broader platforms, and reflects rising public angst over the impact of social […]

27.01.2026 09:10

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Holguin meets with both leaders ahead of tripartite meeting

United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin will meet with President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman to discuss the resumption of negotiations on Tuesday. Holguin is scheduled to first meet Christodoulides at the Presidential palace at 10am, before meeting Erhurman at 2pm. A joint tripartite meeting has been arranged for on Wednesday, January […]

27.01.2026 08:58

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Today’s weather: Storms and snowfall in the mountains

On Tuesday, the weather will be overwhelmingly cloudy. Isolated rain showers and storms are expected in the higher mountains in the afternoon, with snow likely to fall. Temperatures will range from up to 17 degrees Celsius on the coast to to15 degrees inland and reach around 7 degrees in the higher mountains. A total of […]

27.01.2026 08:28

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