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‘Not business as usual’ on international scene, says Kombos

In light of international developments, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos is in contact with his EU and US counterparts, identifying the need to intensify the dialogue between the two, albeit in “a different framework” as it is “not business as usual”. Kombos was speaking in Nicosia where he and Deputy European Affairs Minister Marilena Raouna outlined […]

14.01.2026 19:51

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Safeguarding Europe’s digital sovereignty crucial, says Damianou

Investments into digital competitiveness, innovation, research and space are crucial to ensure Europe’s preparedness in an “increasingly unstable international environment” Research Minister Nicodemos Damianou said on Wednesday. “As Cyprus assumes the presidency of the council of the European Union, we are faced with a period of growing geopolitical pressures, rapid technological change and intensifying global […]

14.01.2026 19:47

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Agriculture minister assures MPs EU-Mercosur deal to benefit farmers

The EU-Mercosur agreement was scrutinised on Wednesday at the House agriculture committee, focusing on the impact it will have on the rural economy, with minister Maria Panayiotou assuring that the deal would benefit Cypriot exports with a drop of 55 per cent in duties. Panayiotou told MPs that the deal would furthermore promote authentic Cypriot […]

14.01.2026 19:43

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UK declares ‘no confidence’ in police chief behind ban on Israeli fans

British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said on Wednesday she no longer had confidence in one of Britain’s top police officers after his force recommended Israeli football fans be barred from attending a match in England last year. The ban caused a diplomatic dispute shortly after an antisemitic attack that killed two men at a synagogue […]

14.01.2026 19:34

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Amateur stuns world’s best to win A$1m at Australian Open

An amateur tennis player from Sydney, Jordan Smith, struck gold on Wednesday as he walked away with a cheque worth A$1 million after holding his nerve to win the ‘One Point Slam’ ahead of the Australian Open. The showdown pitted amateur players and celebrities against an elite field of 24 professionals, which included the likes […]

14.01.2026 19:29

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Saturday events celebrate the Cyprus Museum

Nicosia’s beloved and acclaimed Cyprus Museum is putting together a day of celebrations for its antiquity collections and on the occasion of Cyprus assuming the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This Saturday, a series of events will unfold at the Museum, inviting old and young to explore its grounds and new findings. […]

14.01.2026 19:26

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Dozens of ships anchor outside Iran’s ports as US tensions rise

Dozens of commercial ships have dropped anchor at a distance outside Iran’s port limits in recent days, according to data and shipping sources, as tensions with the United States grow. Such movements were precautionary given the tensions amid ongoing protests in Iran, the shipping sources said. Port limits are significant because they run a higher […]

14.01.2026 19:17

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Best Crypto to buy with $1,000: Why this $0.04 token could be a smarter play than Cardano (ADA)

There are disturbing signs hidden beneath Cardano’s surface. Although it is maintaining its price trends, the top traders have started to sell, with the activity for these traders rising over 130% within one day. It is clear that the most convinced traders have left, which further reduces the support level. The fate of ADA relies […]

14.01.2026 18:10

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Minaret at Gaddafi-funded mosque to survive

The minaret at a mosque in Cyprus which was built with funding from the Libyan government of Muammar Gaddafi will not be demolished, the north’s religious affairs directorate said on Wednesday, after demolition work began at the mosque on Tuesday. “The existing minaret will be preserved, the administrative building constructed with Libyan support will be […]

14.01.2026 17:23

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Unidentified body discovered on Avdimou coast

The body of a man of unknown identity was discovered on Wednedsay afternoon in the coastal area of Avdimou, prompting an immediate response from the police. According to police, the body was found in an advanced state of decomposition, making immediate identification impossible. The area where the discovery was made falls under the jurisdiction of […]

14.01.2026 17:10

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Christodoulides’ salary more than €14k per month, Savvides’ take-home pay higher

President Nikos Christodoulides’ monthly salary is €14,401 per month as of January, the treasury announced on Wednesday. After tax, he earns €9,145 a month, and while his gross salary is the highest in the public sector, his take-home pay is less than that of attorney-general George Savvides, his assistant Savvas Angelides, and all judges on […]

14.01.2026 16:54

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Vassiliou’s funeral to be held on Saturday

The state funeral of former president George Vassiliou, who passed away on Tuesday night aged 94, will be held on Saturday, January 17 in Strovolos. The service will take place at 1.00 pm at the Ayia Sophia church, and his burial will follow at the Aglandjia municipal cemetery. His body shall lie in state at […]

14.01.2026 16:39

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Denmark and Greenland to face Vance in high-stakes White House meeting

The Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers will meet U.S. Vice President JD Vance at the White House on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump reiterated his demand that Washington must take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. Trump says the strategically located and mineral-rich island is vital to U.S. security and the United States […]

14.01.2026 16:35

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New prison could be possible in four years, says minister

Cyprus could have a new central prison the earliest in four years, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Wednesday, clarifying that the new institution would be built outside urban areas. Speaking during a meeting with the House legal affairs committee, Fitiris also said the police would continue to crack down on crime and that the […]

14.01.2026 16:25

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Saks Global, home to iconic US luxury stores, files for bankruptcy

High-end department store conglomerate Saks Global filed for bankruptcy protection late on Tuesday in one of the largest retail collapses since the pandemic, barely a year after a deal intended to create a luxury powerhouse brought Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus under the same roof. The filing cast uncertainty over the future […]

14.01.2026 16:23

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UNIC included in Europe’s FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Centre of Excellence

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) announces its active participation in the FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Centre of Excellence for the European Region, which was officially established on December 3, 2025 within the framework of the renewed FIP–UNESCO agreement (2023–2027) for the global promotion and development of pharmaceutical education and science. The establishment of the Centre marks a […]

14.01.2026 16:13

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Savvides ‘satisfied’ with MPs’ efforts to limit own immunity

Attorney-general George Savvides on Wednesday said he is “satisfied” with efforts made by MPs with the aim of bringing about a bill which will limit their own parliamentary immunity to prosecution. He said after the day’s House legal affairs committee session that the bill which had been discussed on the matter is “an old bill […]

14.01.2026 15:49

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Restaurant review: Great spot for artisanal breakfast

We were staying in Lefkara village and had deliberately decided not to set alarms or rush ourselves in the morning. No early breakfast, no hotel buffet, just a proper lie-in and the idea that we’d find something nice once we were up and about. By the time we eventually surfaced, in time for a late […]

14.01.2026 15:30

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Church to rewrite statute without the ambiguities

The Holy Synod decided on Wednesday unanimously to rewrite the Church of Cyprus’ statute, after identifying ambiguities and difficulties in its implementation. Archimandrite Georgios Christodoulou – the Holy Synod’s chief secretary – said a committee would be set up to undertake this task, comprising members of the Holy Synod and specialised lawyers. It consequently decided […]

14.01.2026 15:28

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Two brothers remanded for attempted murder

Limassol district court remanded two brothers, aged 30 and 23, in custody for six days in connection with the attempted murder of a 36-year-old man last year on December 20. The suspects were arrested on January 3 by British Dhekelia base police after a boat chase off the coast of Ormidia. Assistance from the British […]

14.01.2026 15:25

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Cyprus–India event puts artificial intelligence at the centre of innovation and growth

PwC Cyprus hosted a Cyprus–India AI event in Nicosia this week, bringing together business and academic leaders to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) collaboration and its role in innovation and growth. PwC Cyprus hosted the event ‘Driving Innovation and Growth’ on Wednesday January 14, at the PwC Experience Center, as part of the Cyprus–India AI Impact […]

14.01.2026 15:00

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Attorney-general pledges swift investigation into video scandal

Attorney-general, George Savvides, has assured that the investigation into a recently released controversial video alleging election funding improprieties will be swiftly completed. “From the very beginning, the leadership of the legal service was in contact with the police chief and the investigation covers various directions both in Cyprus and abroad,” he said, speaking after the […]

14.01.2026 14:58

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Iran warns neighbours it could hit US bases if Washington strikes

Tehran has warned neighbours hosting U.S. troops that it would hit American bases if Washington strikes, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday, as Iran seeks to deter Donald Trump’s threats to intervene on behalf of protesters. Three diplomats said some personnel had been advised to leave the main U.S. air base in the […]

14.01.2026 14:37

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2025 was the world’s third-warmest year on record

The planet experienced its third-warmest year on record in 2025, and average temperatures have exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius of global warming over three years, the longest period since records began, EU scientists said on Wednesday. The data from the European Union’s European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) found that the last three years were […]

14.01.2026 14:32

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