Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Vassilico Cement board to meet over constitutional changes, EGM

Vassilico Cement Works Public Company Ltd on Friday announced that its board of directors will convene to discuss fundamental changes to the company’s governing structure. Specifically, the board of directors is scheduled to meet on Monday, March 9, 2026, with the primary purpose of considering the amendment of the firm’s memorandum of association. During the […]

27.02.2026 13:29

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Jailed PKK boss says laws needed in Turkey peace process

Jailed militant leader Abdullah Ocalan said on Friday that peace-related laws were needed for a transition to democratic integration in Turkey, in a statement read out a year after he called on his Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) to end its decades-old insurgency and disband. That landmark call fuelled hopes for an end to a conflict […]

27.02.2026 13:15

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

President to address annual shipping gala in Limassol

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) will hold its annual gala dinner on March 6 at the Four Seasons hotel in Limassol, bringing together the political and industry leadership of one of the island’s most strategic sectors.  Established in 2009, the event has evolved into the flagship gathering of the Cyprus shipping community, offering a platform for dialogue between the state […]

27.02.2026 12:42

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Alpha Bank income boosted by AstroBank acquisition in Cyprus

Alpha Bank reported net profits of €943.3 million for 2025 and announced a €519 million distribution to shareholders, marking what the lender described as a decisive year for its strategy and growth trajectory. “The 2025 was a decisive year for Alpha Bank, marking the successful completion of the three-year strategic plan that began in 2023,” […]

27.02.2026 12:37

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Over 50 international football teams chose Ayia Napa for training

Over 50 international football teams have chosen Ayia Napa for their training camps and pre-season preparations, its mayor said on Friday. This is a “vote of confidence in our sports infrastructure,” mayor Christos Zannetou said. He described the choice of Ayia Napa as a significant honour and a strong vote of confidence in the region’s […]

27.02.2026 12:25

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Guest recipes with LIDL Food Academy

Egg-Lemon Soup with Minced Chicken For the meatballs500g minced chicken60g bread crumbs (fresh or toast)80g glazed rice2 eggs (separated into egg whites and yolks)1 small onion, grated on a fine grater1 small carrot, grated on a fine grater2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon Himalayan salt1 teaspoon black pepperFlourFor the broth600ml chicken or […]

27.02.2026 12:20

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Man loses €6,860 in phone scam by caller posing as Revolut official

A 50‑year‑old man lost €6,860 after being duped by a caller who claimed to be a Revolut employee, police said Friday. According to investigators, the man received a call on his mobile phone that appeared on the screen as “Revolut Bank.” The caller told him there was suspicious activity on his account and that third […]

27.02.2026 12:13

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus ATM withdrawals hit €2.5bn as average transaction rises

Withdrawals from Cyprus’ 405 automated teller machines (ATMs) reached €2.5 billion in the first half of 2025, according to data published by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), with higher average transactions offsetting a decline in overall volume. The CBC said the total number of withdrawals fell compared with the same period in 2024. However, […]

27.02.2026 12:04

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Two Cypriot teams to compete in Champions League from 2027

Two teams from Cyprus will compete in Champions League from 2027, after the country secured its place in the top 15 of Uefa’s club coefficient rankings despite Omonia’s exit from the Conference League at the hands of Croatian side Rijeka on Thursday night. Results elsewhere, including aggregate defeats for Scottish champions Celtic against German side […]

27.02.2026 11:56

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Foreign missions back education as confidence-building measure in Cyprus

Education was presented as a practical confidence-building measure during a diplomatic briefing held this week at the Home for Cooperation in Nicosia, bringing together ambassadors and representatives from a range of foreign missions. The event, hosted by the German ambassador Hans Peter-Jugel and the director of the association for historical dialogue and research (AHDR) Loizos […]

27.02.2026 11:55

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Eurobank Cyprus profits rise as lender consolidates island presence

Eurobank posted a net profit of €1.36 billion in 2025, beating its targets and outlining an ambitious 2026–2028 business plan focused on higher returns and increased shareholder distributions. “In 2025, we surpassed all the goals set for the year, achieving remarkable organic growth in loans, deposits, and assets under management,” said Fokion Karavias. The bank […]

27.02.2026 11:46

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Which governments own the most Bitcoin—and how they got it

The United States government is one of the largest Bitcoin holders on Earth—not because Congress voted to create a strategic reserve, but because federal agents have spent a decade seizing cryptocurrency from criminals. Drug dealers, hackers, ransomware operators, and money launderers accumulated Bitcoin through illicit activity. Law enforcement tracked them down and confiscated their digital […]

27.02.2026 11:39

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Hairdresser serving life sentence for murder seeks retrial

Convicted murderer Doros Theofanous, known as ‘the hairdresser’, has filed an application to reopen or annul his conviction, citing new sworn testimony that challenges the credibility of a key prosecution witness, it emerged on Friday. Theofanous’ lawyers argue that fresh evidence undermines the testimony that was central to his conviction more than a decade ago. […]

27.02.2026 11:36

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Former MLS forward Twellman calls for concussion protocols ahead of World Cup

Former MLS MVP Taylor Twellman wants Fifa to implement mandatory concussion substitution rules worldwide, warning that inconsistent protocols among the 48 nations competing in this year’s World Cup could put players at risk. “Quite honestly, Fifa should have a concussion sub universal in all the leagues around the world,” he told Reuters. The 45-year-old broadcaster, […]

27.02.2026 11:30

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Lidl Cyprus: 12-year community support delivers €1.3m to Anti-Cancer Society

The recent ‘Under the Lights of Love’ anniversary dinner held at the Landmark Nicosia marked the culmination of an initiative that began over the Christmas period. Lidl Cyprus covered nearly all the event’s expenses, ensuring the €42,900 proceeds from ticket sales went to supporting the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society. The event’s success came on the heels […]

27.02.2026 11:30

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Bicommunal response to foot and mouth outbreak praised

Turkish Cypriot opposition political party CTP deputy leader Erkut Sahali on Friday praised the bicommunal nature of the response to the recent outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the Larnaca district, with the Turkish Cypriot authorities having donated 60,000 doses of the disease’s vaccine so far. “Sometimes, the reality imposed by life instantly takes […]

27.02.2026 11:20

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Seven arrested overnight during nationwide police operations

Seven people were arrested for offences including driving without a licence, ignoring a uniformed officer’s instructions, traffic violations, illegal employment, and unlawful residency on Thursday night, police said on Friday. Police conducted organised patrols across urban areas, stopping 234 vehicles, checking 274 drivers and passengers, and inspecting 29 premises, resulting in three complaints for operating […]

27.02.2026 11:16

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Fiduciary association aims to boost Cyprus’ global image

The Cyprus Fiduciary Association (CYFA) on Friday announced new targets and actions to upgrade the administrative services sector, with particular emphasis on strengthening Cyprus’ international image as a reliable business centre. The president of CYFA, Costas Christoforou, and the director general, Christoforos Ioannou, briefed the media on the association’s work and mission. They outlined the […]

27.02.2026 11:15

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Drunk driver arrested after crashing into police cars

A drunk driver was arrested for multiple traffic violations on Thursday, including colliding with two patrol vehicles, police said on Friday. Around 6.40pm, police pursued a vehicle in Aradippou after the 38-year-old driver failed to stop his car, ran a red light and collided with two patrol vehicles before police apprehended him after he drove […]

27.02.2026 11:10

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Cyprus to limit property sales to foreign buyers under new law

Lawmakers on the House Interior Committee on Thursday urged that a legislative proposal regulating the purchase of real estate by foreigners be brought to the plenary for a vote before parliament dissolves ahead of the elections. Committee chairman Aristos Damianou (Akel) said his party had prepared a comprehensive bill to address property acquisitions by third-country […]

27.02.2026 10:59

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Storm damage forces closure of Ayios Tychonas coastal path

Emergency works are needed on the Ayios Tychonas coastal walkway, Amathus municipality said on Friday after a severe sea storm caused further damage to an already deteriorated site. The walkway, one of the most frequented coastal paths in Limassol, has suffered extensive wear after decades without comprehensive maintenance. The latest storm damage intensified safety concerns, […]

27.02.2026 10:59

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Cyta budget approved as firm forecasts €450m in annual revenue

Parliament on Thursday approved Cyta’s €597.9 million budget for 2026 with 33 votes in favour, while also backing an amendment that requires prior scrutiny by the House Finance Committee before 17 senior officer posts can be filled. The state telecommunications authority’s budget forecasts revenues of €450.6m, including €438m from services and products, €9.87m from operating […]

27.02.2026 10:56

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Nicoletta Kolombourda joins Lidl Germany – Sofia Ouzounidou takes over as Chief People Officer in Cyprus and Greece

Lidl Cyprus announces the international development of Nicoletta Kolombourda, who will assume the duties of Chief People Officer in Lidl Germany, the group’s largest market worldwide, as of March 1. This move is a practical recognition of Nicoletta Kolombourda’s successful 10-year career in Cyprus and Greece. With a focus on people, she has contributed significantly […]

27.02.2026 10:49

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus to Begin Foot‑and‑Mouth Vaccinations as 10,000 Doses Expected From North

Authorities in Cyprus will begin vaccinating cattle in parts of the Larnaca district after confirmed cases of foot‑and‑mouth disease, with 10,000 vaccine doses expected to arrive from the island’s northern areas today, according to statements carried by state radio. Sotira Georgiadou of the Veterinary Services said the decision followed consultations in Larnaca with expert veterinarians […]

27.02.2026 10:45

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