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A street food experience at The Roost at Limassol Greens

The Roost, the street food restaurant located at the Clubhouse of Limassol Greens, introduces a contemporary casual dining concept to Limassol. Set within the city’s new golf resort, just minutes from the Marina and the historic centre, gastronomy connects naturally with landscape and atmosphere. The green fairways and open views towards the Akrotiri Salt Lake […]

27.02.2026 10:41

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FMD vaccinations expand to 10km zone

Vaccinations against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) continued on Friday in livestock farms to include those within the 10km surveillance zone, as authorities intensified efforts to contain the outbreak that has placed Cyprus under emergency animal health measures. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou confirmed that vaccinations of cattle in the three-kilometre protection zone have been completed, while inoculations […]

27.02.2026 10:41

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Christodoulides meets Eni chief with Kronos decision pending

President Nikos Christodoulides met the chief executive officer of Italian energy giant Eni, Claudio Descalzi, in Rome on Friday, with the company’s final investment decision pending regarding planned extraction of natural gas from the Kronos gas field, located in Block 6 of Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The meeting comes after Christodoulides had earlier said […]

27.02.2026 10:21

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What happened to Rehan Azhar? Tracking a Peshawar boxer’s journey through Pakistan’s boxing circuit

The question comes up periodically on online forums. What happened to Muhammad Rehan Azhar? The Peshawar boxer compiled a 1-2 professional record before vanishing from public view. No fight announcements. No social media updates. No news coverage. Just a name in the record books and unanswered questions. His story mirrors a pattern familiar across Pakistani […]

27.02.2026 10:08

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EAC workers strike over ‘erratic’ govt policy, Cyta expansion into energy

Workers at the electricity authority (EAC) went on strike for two hours on Friday morning protesting what they described as “erratic” policies followed by the government in the energy sector and plans to allow the Cyprus telecommunications authority (Cyta) to enter the energy market. Trade unions addressed a letter to EAC general manager Adonis Yiasemides, […]

27.02.2026 10:04

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Village museum celebrates Cyprus nature

“As the valley comes alive with the vibrant colours of blooming almond trees,” says the Bee and Embroidery Museum in Kato Drys, “we can’t help but feel festive, and we’d love for you to be part of the celebration.” As such, it organises the Almond Blossoms and the Bee Travels event this weekend. From 10am […]

27.02.2026 10:00

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Ustel meets Erdogan amid rumours of early election

Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Thursday evening, with rumours abounding that he intended to use the meeting to gain Erdogan’s blessing to hold early legislative elections in the north. No mention of any election was made in Ustel’s statement after the election, with his office […]

27.02.2026 09:31

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Cyprus’ heart-breaking 43

Have you seen the sign at the start of the Larnaca-Nicosia highway? It’s been there for years – occasionally painted and modernised, but very much an iconic part of the Cyprus’ landscape. It’s a simple semi-circle divided into coloured sections, with an arrow that can be moved from the green of LOW all the way […]

27.02.2026 09:30

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Poland joins European push to restrict social media for children

Poland plans to introduce new legislation to ban social media for children under 15 years of age and will hold platforms responsible for age verification, Education Minister Barbara Nowacka told Bloomberg News in an interview published on Friday. The ruling Civic Coalition will present the draft outline on Friday, with fines planned for platforms that […]

27.02.2026 09:21

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Cyprus Election Calendar Opens for May 24 Parliamentary Vote

The election calendar for the May 24 parliamentary vote in Cyprus has officially opened, the head of the Election Service, Menelaos Vasiliou, said in remarks to Omega TV. According to Vasiliou, 27 political parties are already registered to take part in the general election. Two additional parties have applications under review; if their procedures are […]

27.02.2026 09:15

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Trump could take Cyprus issue seriously if linked to Greenland

By Theo Theophanous and Takis Christodoulou Sometimes in politics and diplomacy thinking outside the box can yield results. Cyprus happens to be host to two sovereign British bases that with the assistance and support of the Cyprus government could serve as a model for President Trump’s ambitions in Greenland. President Trump has had to alter […]

27.02.2026 09:15

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Today’s weather: Chilly, with snow on the mountains

Friday’s weather is expected to be markedly colder than recent days, with temperatures only set to reach 13 degrees Celsius inland, 15 degrees Celsius on the coast, and two degrees Celsius in the mountains, where light snowfall is expected. Rain is forecast to fall in lower ground, though clear skies are expected overnight, with overnight […]

27.02.2026 08:39

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UK’s Starmer  suffers embarrassing defeat as Greens seize Labour stronghold

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party suffered an embarrassing election defeat on Friday in an area of Greater Manchester that it had dominated for almost a century, a loss that underscores the breakdown of Britain’s two-party politics. The loss in one of Labour’s safest seats, in the biggest electoral test in almost a year, puts […]

27.02.2026 08:15

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Cyprus investment firms told to report on cross-border services

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued a circular directing Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs) to complete an electronic questionnaire regarding their cross-border activity during the 2025 calendar year. This reporting exercise has been initiated by the European Securities and Markets Authority and targets firms providing investment services in other member states of the […]

27.02.2026 08:02

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Pakistan bombs targets in Afghan cities, minister calls it ‘open war’

Pakistan bombed Taliban government targets in Afghanistan’s major cities overnight, officials from both countries said on Friday, with Pakistan’s defence minister describing the conflict as “open war”. Security sources in Pakistan said the strikes involved air and ground strikes against Taliban posts, headquarters and ammunition depots in multiple sectors along the border. Both sides reported […]

27.02.2026 08:00

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Seven hours of questions: Hillary Clinton denies Epstein ties, slams conspiracy claims

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told a congressional committee on Thursday that she did not remember ever meeting the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and had no information to share about his criminal activities. “I do not recall ever encountering Mr. Epstein. I never flew on his plane or visited his island, homes […]

27.02.2026 07:52

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EU trade surplus with US hits €200bn as exports climb

The European Union exported €554.0 billion worth of goods to the United States and imported €354.4 billion during 2025, resulting in a €199.6 billion trade surplus, according to Eurostat. Compared with 2024, both exports and imports increased by 3.4 per cent and 4.8 per cent respectively, reflecting continued strength in transatlantic trade. In the first […]

27.02.2026 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now: tourism, Keravnos, Eurobank, CySEC, cyberattacks

Cyprus’ tourism sector posted a record year in 2025, with its share of GDP rising to 14 per cent from 13.1 per cent, emphasising its role as a core contributor to economic growth, Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis said on Thursday. Presenting the Deputy Ministry’s annual report, Koumis said the industry had once again proven its […]

27.02.2026 07:30

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Cyprus shipping chamber briefs members on tax reform

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) held its February members’ meeting this week, during which members were briefed on the new Cyprus tax reform framework. According to an update from the chamber on Thursday, the meeting provided an opportunity for participants to gain insight into the legislative changes and their expected impact on businesses active within […]

27.02.2026 06:30

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Cyprus, Italy to draft partnership document after leaders meet in Rome

Cyprus and Italy will begin work on a joint partnership document outlining shared priorities and challenges, the two countries’ leaders said after meeting in Rome on Thursday. President Nikos Christodoulides and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said their talks underscored the close ties between the two Mediterranean states and their common strategic outlook. Christodoulides thanked […]

27.02.2026 06:28

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Weather for Friday 27th Feb

Skies will be mostly clear, though periods of cloud may still produce isolated showers and light mountain snow. Winds will remain northwest to north at 3 to 4 Beaufort, locally strengthening to 4 to 5. Seas will stay slightly rough. Temperatures will reach 13°C inland, 15°C on the coasts and 2°C in the mountains, where […]

27.02.2026 06:09

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UK business optimism jumps as year-long slump ends

Sentiment in Britain’s business and professional services sector became markedly less negative in the current quarter, ending more than a year of declines, but consumer-facing businesses remain downbeat, a survey showed on Thursday. The Confederation of British Industry’s quarterly services sector survey showed that optimism for business and professional services businesses jumped to -3 in […]

27.02.2026 06:00

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Tal Dilian convicted in Greece over Predator spyware scandal

Tal Dilian, the Israeli national who in 2021 was cleared of all charges relating to the case of the ‘spy van’ in Larnaca, is among four people found guilty by a court in Greece in relation to illegal surveillance. The Israeli entrepreneur and three others were handed lengthy jail sentences by a Greek court. In […]

27.02.2026 04:24

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Our View: Undermining the UN on the Cyprus issue

Ever since the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin, published her article about the peace process in which she expressed the view that more preparation was needed before a resumption of the talks, she has been criticised by President Nikos Christodoulides, his spokesman and the negotiator. It is very difficult to understand why the […]

27.02.2026 04:20

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