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Zelenskiy says US too often asks Ukraine, not Russia, for concessions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed hope on Saturday that U.S.-brokered peace talks next week in Geneva will be serious and substantive, but he voiced concern that Ukraine was being asked “too often” to make concessions in the negotiations. “We truly hope that the trilateral meetings next week will be serious, substantive, helpful for all us […]

14.02.2026 14:42

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Tottenham appoint Tudor as manager until end of season

Tottenham Hotspur appointed former Juventus coach Igor Tudor as interim manager until the end of the season, the Premier League side said on Saturday after they sacked Thomas Frank with the team five points above the relegation zone. Tudor, who has managed several clubs across Europe, including Galatasaray and Olympique de Marseille, last led Serie […]

14.02.2026 14:34

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The making of Valentine’s Day

Every February, shop windows bloom with red hearts, chocolates and bouquets. Couples post affectionate selfies and book candlelit dinners, while others quietly opt out. But the version of Valentine’s Day as we recognise it today is less a timeless tradition than a modern creation, shaped by centuries of storytelling, cultural adaptation and the steady influence […]

14.02.2026 14:30

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Patients urged to contact GPs over flu, not go to A&E

The state health services Okypy on Saturday appealed to patients to avoid visiting A&E departments if they think they have flu, emphasising the unit is exclusively for cases that are life-threatening or emergencies. “Patients need to stop appearing at A&E with flu symptoms immediately,” it said. Okypy said that flu tests are available in pharmacies […]

14.02.2026 14:02

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After rainfall, dam capacity reaches 14.1 per cent

Cyprus dams stood at a capacity of 14.1 per cent on Friday, a figure only slightly higher than at same time last year, the water development department (WDD) said on Saturday. Last year at this time they were 26 per cent full. As of Friday, the dams held a total of 41.1 billion cubic metres, […]

14.02.2026 13:26

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Paphos’ Pomos dam overflows

The Pomos dam, with a capacity of 890,000m³, overflowed on Saturday morning following recent heavy rainfall in the region. This development is in stark contrast to the island’s broader water crisis, as overall dam reserves remain at critically low levels. The Water Development Department’s Paphos district engineer Harris Kasioulis said the overflow was expected, as […]

14.02.2026 12:48

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Men are embracing beauty culture:  many just refuse to call it that

By Jordan Foster Just weeks after the premiere of popular gay hockey romance series Heated Rivalry, star Hudson Williams’ extensive skincare routine has gone viral. In a now-viral video for The Cut, the 24-year-old walks viewers through his “five-step Korean beauty routine.” His multi-step regimen includes a close shave, a cleanse, pore-minimising treatments, a “super-glowing” […]

14.02.2026 12:30

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Arrest for drug dealing in Limassol

Police on Friday evening arrested a man for possessing and supplying supply substances including cocaine, ecstasy and MDMA in the Limassol district. The 28-year-old was located and apprehended in connection with investigations into ongoing drug offences committed between July and December 2025. He was located after police had published his photograph and information. The Limassol […]

14.02.2026 12:14

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Man run over while changing tyre on highway

A man died after being run over by a passing vehicle while trying to change the tyre of his car in the emergency lane on the highway near Xylofagou on Friday evening. Bases police said the incident occurred at 9:45pm, with the road remaining closed until 1am on Saturday morning. The driver of the bypassing […]

14.02.2026 11:24

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Nepali woman dies in scooter accident

A 26-year-old Nepali woman succumbed to her injuries on Saturday after being critically injured in a traffic accident while riding an e-scooter on Tuesday. According to police, the fatal accident occurred at 8am on February 10 when a 52-year-old woman driver’s car, under circumstances still being investigated, collided with Lakpadoma Sherpa’s scooter on Nicos Pattichis […]

14.02.2026 11:17

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Today’s weather: Snow returns to Troodos, mild weather inland

On Saturday, the weather will be partly cloudy with local rains expected to strike the western parts of the island. In the afternoon, scattered showers are also expected in the south-east. Temperatures will rise to 20 degrees Celsius inland and along the south-east and east coasts. On the west coast, temperatures will reach around 18 […]

14.02.2026 11:05

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Cyprus Hosts EU Workshop on Civilian Evacuation Efforts in MENA Region

As part of Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Cyprus Military Representation to the EU has hosted a high‑level workshop on the EU’s role in supporting civilian evacuation operations across the Middle East and North Africa. The event brought together political, civilian and military officials to exchange experiences and best practices […]

14.02.2026 11:00

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Kombos in call with Iranian counterpart

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi discussed a range of issues regarding regional stability and the progress of diplomatic efforts during a telephone conversation on Friday. According to a ministerial post on X on Friday night, the discussion focused on the follow-up to the US-Iran talks held in Oman. Both sides […]

14.02.2026 10:58

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European conference on rare diseases set for March in Cyprus

The European Conference on Advancement of Treatments for Rare Diseases will take place on March 5 and 6, 2026, at the Institute of Neurology and Genetics (INNG) in Cyprus, organisers have confirmed. The event is being hosted by the Institute of Neurology and Genetics Cyprus and the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, […]

14.02.2026 10:30

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Paphos village in full bloom with annual Almond Blossom Festival

Ready to celebrate the richness of the season – the short window when Cyprus is in bloom – the village of Yiolou and its Council organise the 7th Almond Blossom Festival on Sunday. A whole day dedicated to these pink and white flowers, almond nuts and the village’s traditional character is planned, welcoming families, travellers […]

14.02.2026 09:56

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US military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran attacks

The U.S. military is preparing for the possibility of sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, two U.S. officials told Reuters, in what could become a far more serious conflict than previously seen between the countries. The disclosure by the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the […]

14.02.2026 09:33

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Diasporas don’t always reflect the politics back home

By Michael Paarlberg, Virginia Commonwealth University As protest and military action raised the prospect of regime change in Iran and Venezuela, the voices of both countries’ diasporas were heard loud and clear through the media of their host nations. Venezuelan exiles in the US were, according to the popular narrative, broadly behind President Donald Trump […]

14.02.2026 09:13

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Farmers and unions to protest in Nicosia against EU–Mercosur trade deal

Farmers’ groups and trade unions are holding a protest in Nicosia on Saturday against the proposed free‑trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc. The demonstration is scheduled for 11:00 outside the House of Europe on Lord Byron Avenue. It is organised by agricultural organisations along with several union bodies and other groups. […]

14.02.2026 09:00

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Cyprus Business Now: tourism, CySEC, Finance Minister, economy, Cyta, GDP

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Friday said that Cyprus recorded economic growth of 4.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025, confirming the resilience of the Cyprus economy despite external challenges. “The data on the growth rate of Cyprus’ GDP in the fourth quarter of 2025 confirm once again the dynamism of the Cypriot […]

14.02.2026 09:00

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Cyprus cabinet backs bill allowing phone tapping in serious crime investigations

Cyprus’s cabinet has approved an amendment allowing the monitoring of telephone communications in cases involving serious criminal offences, in what officials describe as a new tool against organised crime. The changes aim to close gaps in legislation passed in 2020, which authorities say made it difficult to apply surveillance measures even when dealing with high‑risk […]

14.02.2026 08:09

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Our View: Union pressure leaves hospitals short of nurses

The president of the Cyprus association of private hospitals (Pasin), Marios Karaiskakis, could not hide his anger and frustration with the authorities, speaking about the nursing shortage on state radio on Friday morning. “We have run out of words,” he said. “We need nurses yesterday and they are talking about a new study,” he complained. […]

14.02.2026 07:47

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Eurozone services output dips as transport and storage sectors slide

Seasonally adjusted services production across the European Union experienced a contraction in November 2025, according to Eurostat. This monthly decline of 0.5 per cent in the EU and 0.6 per cent in the euro area follows a brief period of growth in October 2025, where both regions saw a marginal increase of 0.1 per cent. […]

14.02.2026 07:30

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Saturday weather forecast – 14th Feb

On Saturday, the weather will start partly cloudy with isolated showers or thunderstorms, mainly in the west, before conditions gradually improve. Winds will remain south‑westerly to westerly and strong at times. Seas will be rough, easing later. Temperatures will rise to around 20°C inland and on the coasts, and 8°C in the mountains. Saturday night […]

14.02.2026 06:41

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Banking authority targets climate risks with new guidelines

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has initiated a public consultation regarding draft amendments to its guidelines on systemic risk buffers specifically designed to mitigate climate change risks. The revised framework intends to facilitate a more effective use of capital buffers to address the systemic dangers originating from environmental shifts. Greater granularity is introduced through the […]

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