Netflix surges as investors cheer decision to exit Warner Bros race
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Netflix surges as investors cheer decision to exit Warner Bros race

Netflix jumped more than 10% on Friday as investors applauded its decision to exit the race for Warner Bros Discovery, a months-long bidding war with Paramount Skydance for some of Hollywood’s most prized assets. Netflix declined to match Paramount’s latest $31 per share bid or raise its offer of $27.75 a share for Warner Bros’s […]

27.02.2026 19:57
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Neighbourhood police boosted with 17 new officers
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Neighbourhood police boosted with 17 new officers

The neighbourhood police unit has been strengthened with the addition of 17 new officers, marking a 50 per cent increase in staff, the police communications branch announced on Friday. The move forms part of broader efforts to modernise the Cyprus police and reinforce community-level law enforcement. The new officers will assume their duties immediately and […]

27.02.2026 19:45
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A night of velvet songs
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

A night of velvet songs

An evening of vocal lyricism fast approaches in the capital as internationally acclaimed Cypriot performer and songwriter Vakia Stavrou returns for one final evening at Ktirio 53. Right before the singer continues her journey abroad for her upcoming concerts across Europe, Asia and Latin America, she gears up for a Night(s) in Velvet, as her […]

27.02.2026 19:32
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Bill Clinton to lawmakers investigating Epstein: ‘I saw nothing’
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Bill Clinton to lawmakers investigating Epstein: ‘I saw nothing’

Bill Clinton told lawmakers on Friday that he “saw nothing that gave me pause” when he spent time with Jeffrey Epstein, as the former president gave closed-door testimony about his relationship with the late sex offender. In a prepared statement, Clinton told the House of Representatives Oversight Committee that he would not have flown on […]

27.02.2026 19:31
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Cyprus president says new crossing points must serve both communities

Cyprus president says new crossing points must serve both communities

Any new crossing points on the island must benefit both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, President Nikos Christodoulides has said, signaling readiness to open all four locations previously agreed during expanded Cyprus talks. Asked about Nicosia’s mayor proposing a new crossing in Kaimakli, Christodoulides said the goal is not to open a point that serves […]

27.02.2026 18:45
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Tram derails in central Milan, at least one dead
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Tram derails in central Milan, at least one dead

One person was killed and at least 20 were injured on Friday when a tram derailed in central Milan, according to a Reuters witness. The tram came off the tracks in the afternoon in Vittorio Veneto street. Five ambulances were at the scene, while civil protection teams set up a tent to assist the injured. […]

27.02.2026 18:44
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Cyprus urged to back EU ban on lead ammunition
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Cyprus urged to back EU ban on lead ammunition

Cyprus is facing growing pressure to support a proposed EU ban on lead in hunting cartridges and fishing weights, as environmental groups call on the government to back the measure under the bloc’s REACH framework. REACH Regulation is the EU’s regulatory system for managing chemical risks. It aims to protect human health and the environment, […]

27.02.2026 18:43
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Man arrested after 11kg cannabis seizure
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Man arrested after 11kg cannabis seizure

A 32-year-old man was arrested during a police operation on Friday after approximately 11 kilograms of cannabis were found in his possession. According to police, the operation was launched following information that the man had received a parcel from a courier company. He was then stopped while driving his vehicle, and officers carried out a […]

27.02.2026 18:38
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IAEA report says Iran must allow inspections, points at Isfahan
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IAEA report says Iran must allow inspections, points at Isfahan

The U.N. nuclear watchdog issued a confidential report on Friday urging Iran to let it inspect all its nuclear sites and pointing at Isfahan as a place of interest because of a new enrichment plant and near-bomb-grade uranium that was stored there. The report was sent to members of the International Atomic Energy Agency ahead […]

27.02.2026 18:33
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Paralympics-More nations skip Milano Cortina opening ceremony as boycott grows
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Paralympics-More nations skip Milano Cortina opening ceremony as boycott grows

A week before the Paralympics open in Verona, a growing list of countries plans to skip the ceremony in protest at the inclusion of Russian athletes under their own flag, an escalating boycott that threatens to overshadow the start of the Games. The International Paralympic Committee has allocated 10 combined slots to Russian and Belarusian […]

27.02.2026 18:18
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Bitcoin rejected at $68K as bearish pressure persists while protocol reports 850M tokens sold
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Bitcoin rejected at $68K as bearish pressure persists while protocol reports 850M tokens sold

Bitcoin’s latest attempt to reclaim higher ground stalled near the $68,000–$70,000 region, reinforcing caution among traders who argue that the broader bearish structure remains intact. While short-term rebounds have generated optimism, analysts note that key technical levels continue to act as resistance. At the same time, development activity within decentralized finance persists, with Mutuum Finance […]

27.02.2026 18:10
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UK set to approve Leonardo military helicopter contract
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UK set to approve Leonardo military helicopter contract

Britain’s finance minister Rachel Reevesis set to award a contract to Italian defence company Leonardo LDOF.MI to build a new fleet of military helicopters, a Treasury source said on Friday. Without a new contract, Leonardo had said it could shut Britain’s last military helicopter manufacturing site, in Yeovil, southwest England, threatening the jobs of the […]

27.02.2026 18:05
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Police probe alleged mass dog killings at Paphos shelter
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Police probe alleged mass dog killings at Paphos shelter

Paphos police are investigating allegations that multiple dogs were illegally killed at a private shelter, with a formal complaint triggering a criminal probe. The complaint, made public by municipal councillor Kyriakos Savvas on Friday, alleges that dogs were put down on five separate dates between January 27 and February 16, including claims that 40 animals […]

27.02.2026 17:54
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Greece’s ex-finance minister Varoufakis charged over use of ecstasy decades ago
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Greece’s ex-finance minister Varoufakis charged over use of ecstasy decades ago

Greece’s former finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, a self-declared “erratic” Marxist, has been charged with promoting drug use after he publicly admitted to having popped an ecstasy pill nearly four decades ago, his party said. The economics professor, who infuriated euro zone partners with his unconventional style and lectures during bailout negotiations at the peak of […]

27.02.2026 17:51
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Central Bank of Cyprus launches tenders for IT security and cafeteria
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Central Bank of Cyprus launches tenders for IT security and cafeteria

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday announced two new public tenders, outlining procurement plans covering critical IT security infrastructure and in-house service provision. In its first announcement, the CBC launched Tender 02/2026 for the purchase of IT security services, seeking maintenance, system management and 24-hour monitoring of its Security Information and Event Management […]

27.02.2026 17:20
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IT distributor Asbis reports record annual revenue of nearly $4 billion
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IT distributor Asbis reports record annual revenue of nearly $4 billion

Asbis Enterprises Plc announced on February 25, 2026, that it achieved a net profit of $75.3 million for the full year ending December 31, 2025, marking the best financial performance in the history of the company. The Cyprus-based IT distributor recorded record-breaking annual revenue of $3.86 billion, representing an increase of 28.4 per cent compared […]

27.02.2026 17:04
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The importance of sustaining dialogue
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The importance of sustaining dialogue

By Maria Angela Holguin As I have stated publicly on several occasions, changing the status quo for the benefit of all requires that the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot leaders build a different model of interaction and take necessary decisions that would demonstrate a genuine interest in resuming negotiations. I sincerely hope that the series […]

27.02.2026 17:00
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Cyprus tourism hits record levels in 2025, deputy minister says

Cyprus tourism hits record levels in 2025, deputy minister says

Cyprus recorded the strongest tourism performance in its history in 2025, posting all‑time highs in arrivals and revenue, the country’s deputy tourism minister has said. Presenting the ministry’s annual review, Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis said the figures confirm tourism’s role as a key pillar of economic growth and resilience. Arrivals surpassed 4.5 million visitors for […]

27.02.2026 17:00
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Two arrested in Cyprus on terrorism charges
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Two arrested in Cyprus on terrorism charges

Two people have been arrested in Cyprus on terrorism charges, the police confirmed on Friday. A police representative informed the Cyprus Mail that the pair appeared in court on Friday morning and were both remanded in custody for five days. The representative said they were unable to provide any further information. News website Alpha, meanwhile, […]

27.02.2026 16:51
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Over 80kg of drugs destroyed following 530 cases in Limassol and Larnaca
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Over 80kg of drugs destroyed following 530 cases in Limassol and Larnaca

More than 80 kilogrammes of drugs were destroyed on Thursday by the police drug squad, authorities said. The quantity related to narcotics seized during the investigation of a total of 530 cases in the Limassol and Larnaca districts. Ykan said the destruction procedures are organised and carried out at regular intervals in all districts. The […]

27.02.2026 16:49
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Cyprus shipping chamber meets with shipping deputy minister
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Cyprus shipping chamber meets with shipping deputy minister

The board of directors of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber on Friday met with Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis during a working lunch, in order to discuss the strategic direction of the country’s maritime sector. According to an announcement by the chamber, the meeting provided a platform for the maritime industry leadership to engage in high-level […]

27.02.2026 16:30
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CSE to hold virtual interviews for market reps, announces exam results
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CSE to hold virtual interviews for market reps, announces exam results

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Friday announced the scheduling of online oral interviews for executives seeking certification as stock exchange representatives for remote members. The Council of the Exchange confirmed that the virtual sessions will take place on March 16, 2026, for professionals active in Investment Services Firms (ISFs) that hold membership in an […]

27.02.2026 16:17
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