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Russia’s Lavrov says the US is smashing the world around

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that the United States was fragmenting the very international system which Washington helped to create by undertaking what he said was an illegal operation to topple Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and by threatening Iran with attack. “We are talking about a gross violation of international law,” Lavrov […]

14.01.2026 14:25

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Greek airspace blackout linked to old systems, not cyberattack

An eight-hour radio outage at Greek airports last week that forced authorities to clear the country’s airspace and divert dozens of incoming flights was in part due to an outdated communications system, investigators said in a report. Flights were suspended into and over Greece on January 4 when air traffic controllers lost contact with most […]

14.01.2026 14:18

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Cyprus sees bounced cheques fall to 213 in 2025

The number of bounced cheques in Cyprus declined further in 2025, falling to 213, according to figures released on Wednesday by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). This compares with 300 in 2024, 356 in 2023 and 473 in 2022, based on CBC data related to the Central Information Register (CIR). Despite the lower volume, […]

14.01.2026 13:43

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New venue welcomes live music

Aradippou has a new venue for art and music: Gallery Sessions. In a space surrounded by paintings and art, a new series of live music nights has been bringing together local musicians and the Larnaca region’s music lovers. Since October, Gallery Sessions on Makarios Avenue has hosted Kontovourkis & Co., the Vassilis Philippou trio and […]

14.01.2026 13:32

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Turkish Cypriots offer condolences after death of Vassiliou

Former Turkish Cypriot leaders Ersin Tatar and Mustafa Akinci on Wednesday offered their condolences following the death of George Vassiliou, who served as president between 1988 and 1993. Tatar said Vassiliou will “be remembered for his distinctive approach, different from other Greek Cypriot leaders, including the current one, and for prioritising contact and dialogue with […]

14.01.2026 13:30

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International condolences roll in for ‘visionary’ Vassiliou

Messages of condolence from outside Cyprus rolled in on Wednesday for late president George Vassiliou, with Greece and the United Kingdom the first to express their sadness at his passing. Greek President Constantine Tassoulas described Vassiliou as “a visionary and a Europeanist who left behind a rich political legacy”. Vassiliou, he said, was “a political […]

14.01.2026 13:18

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Herodotou becomes first Cypriot shortlisted for EBA presidency

Constantinos Herodotou has made it onto the final short list of candidates for the presidency of the European Banking Authority (EBA), becoming the first Cypriot to reach the last stage of the selection process for one of the EU’s key financial watchdogs. Herodotou, the former governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) and current […]

14.01.2026 12:54

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Police retain lead role on video case as independent investigator appointed

The Legal Service has stressed that the appointment of an independent criminal investigator in relation to the controversial video alleging election funding improprieties does not undermine the role of the police. Legal Service spokeswoman Polina Evthyvoulou told CyBC on Wednesday that the police remain fully responsible for the investigation. She said they will be assisted […]

14.01.2026 12:49

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Restricted access to mountain roads

Persisting snow and frosty conditions on Wednesday have caused slippery roads, leading to many of them being partly closed or only accessible for vehicles with snow chains and four-wheel drive. Roads currently open to only vehicles with snow chains and four-wheel drive include those connecting Platres-Troodos, Karvounas-Troodos, Prodromou-Troodos, Kakopetrias-Karvounas, Pedoulas-Prodromou, Prodromou-Lemythou and Kakopetrias-Pinewood-Pedoulas. Other roads […]

14.01.2026 12:39

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Tax exemptions extended to property consideration

Cyprus’ tax reform introduces changes to capital gains tax covering property exchanges, property sales and the disposal of shares linked to real estate. Amendments to the capital gains law extend existing exemptions beyond traditional property exchanges to cases where real estate is transferred as consideration. In such cases, capital gains tax will no longer be […]

14.01.2026 12:22

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Arbeloa vows to ‘fight for everything’ as Real Madrid manager

Real Madrid’s new manager Alvaro Arbeloa pledged to fight for everything as he stepped into the role vacated by Xabi Alonso and said he would stay in post as long as he was needed. Real announced Alonso had left the club by mutual agreement on Monday, following a poor run of form and reports of […]

14.01.2026 12:17

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Arsenal’s Arteta eyes League Cup redemption despite injury-hit defence

Defenders Piero Hincapie and Riccardo Calafiori will miss Arsenal’s trip to Chelsea for Wednesday’s League Cup semi-final first leg, while William Saliba and Leandro Trossard are doubtful, manager Mikel Arteta said. Arteta said he did not know how long Hincapie would be out after picking up an injury during last week’s goalless draw with Liverpool […]

14.01.2026 12:08

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Trade Crypto simply: Solana DEXes in 2025

The crypto industry keeps evolving in different ways, and 2025 will be the turning point for decentralized trading. Crypto networks have never been this fast and affordable, and Solana is the leader in that category.  Orca, Jupiter, and other DEX platforms on Solana guarantee simple trading via an intuitive interface while keeping low fees. It […]

14.01.2026 12:07

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Semenyo on target again as Man City take control of League Cup semi against Newcastle

Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo made it two goals from two games for his new club and Rayan Cherki struck in stoppage time as Pep Guardiola’s side beat holders Newcastle United 2-0 away in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final on Tuesday. Semenyo, who joined in a 65 million pound deal from Bournemouth this […]

14.01.2026 12:05

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Cypriot citizens in Iran told to leave country immediately

The foreign ministry late on Tuesday night warned all Cypriot citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately, with it widely reported that more than 2,000 people have been killed as the government there attempts to crack down on growing demonstrations. The ministry said it “advises Cypriot citizens to avoid all travel to Iran due […]

14.01.2026 11:58

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Evel and corporate social responsibility in practice

The Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel) marked its annual social contribution this week by extending financial support to charitable foundations across the city and district of Limassol, continuing a practice that has become a steady part of its work beyond business, according to its announcement. In that context, the initiative was emphasised at […]

14.01.2026 11:58

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Paphos water supply at amid critically low dam levels

Water supply in the Paphos district faces disruption after severe sea turbulence reduced output from desalination plants, compounding an already critical water situation across Cyprus, the water development department said on Wednesday. The department said that intense marine conditions have led to a build-up of sediment, significantly cutting water production. Officials from the department are […]

14.01.2026 11:47

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Bentley Motors, Steinway & Sons unite for special design collaboration

Bentley Motors and Steinway & Sons today announce a unique collaboration that brings together motoring and music in a celebration of craftsmanship, design and innovation at the very highest level. Revealed at an exclusive event in Hamburg, Germany, a special Bentley Flying Spur Speed and a striking new limited edition line of Steinway grand pianos, […]

14.01.2026 11:32

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Vandals smash front door of Dipa’s Limassol office

The front door of Dipa’s Limassol office was smashed by a group of people presenting themselves as anarchists, with a video of the incident emerging on social media on Wednesday. The video appeared on Greek anarchist website Indymedia, with responsibility for the incident being claimed by a group calling itself the Anarchist Fight Against Corruption. […]

14.01.2026 11:08

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European Parliament presses ahead with tougher air passenger rules

Airlines for Europe (A4E), the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA have expressed deep concern over the European Parliament’s latest push to weaken consumer choice and damage the competitiveness of the European aviation industry, in a joint statement. The statement follows a vote by the European Parliament’s Committee on […]

14.01.2026 11:06

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Arrest after delivery driver attacked in Limassol

A 25 year old woman has been arrested in connection with the robbery of a food delivery driver on Tuesday evening in the Limassol village of Erimi, police said on Wednesday. According to the complaint, a delivery driver was signalled to stop while delivering an order. He was pushed by an individual who took a […]

14.01.2026 10:52

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UN’s Diagne briefs Guterres on Cyprus developments

United Nations special representative in Cyprus Khassim Diagne on Wednesday briefed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the latest situation regarding the Cyprus problem. The pair met in New York ahead of Diagne’s planned presentation to the security council on Thursday, with the security council set to vote on January 29 on renewing the UN’s peacekeeping force […]

14.01.2026 10:44

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At least 25 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand, police say

A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on three of its carriages, killing at least 25 people and injuring about 80, police said. The accident took place on Wednesday morning in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, 230 km (143 miles) northeast of Bangkok, on a train from […]

14.01.2026 10:18

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‘Vassiliou contributed to the country at a critical period’

Former President George Vassiliou played a critical role in the modern political history of the island, Disy leader Annita Demetriou said on Wednesday as political parties expressed condolences over his death. Vassiliou died aged 94 overnight on Tuesday, his family announced on Wednesday. “His contribution to the country, in a critical period, as well as […]

14.01.2026 10:17

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