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Bikers hospitalised after accidents in Paphos

A 33-year-old motorcyclist was injured in an accident on Tuesday evening in Paphos. The accident, according to the police, happened at 9.30pm on Anexartisias street, when a car driven by a 41-year-old hit the 33-year-old’s motorcycle. The motorcyclist was taken to Paphos general hospital, where he was admitted with a fractured vertebra. In a separate […]

11.02.2026 07:31

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Cyprus Business Now: CBC, Keve, CySEC, retail, shipping, vessel transparency

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Tuesday argued that productivity must be placed at the heart of every reform as Cyprus and Europe confront slowing growth and persistent structural pressures. Speaking during a conference of European Independent Fiscal Institutions held in Nicosia, the governor underlined that productivity gains strengthen growth potential. In addition, he emphasised that reforms […]

11.02.2026 07:30

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Rain and snow till the weekend, fine dust in the air

Local showers and isolated thunderstorms can be expected on Wednesday, with snow or sleet on Troodos. On Thursday and Friday fine dust will linger in the atmosphere. Winds on Wednesday will be a southwest to northwest gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 Beaufort, and locally moderate to fresh of 4 to 5 Beaufort, […]

11.02.2026 07:26

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Industrial prices in Cyprus defy euro area drop with December increase

Industrial producer prices in Cyprus bucked the wider European trend by rising in December 2025, even as the broader euro area experienced a cooling of factory-gate inflation. According to first estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, prices on the Cypriot domestic market edged up by 0.2 per cent over the month. […]

11.02.2026 07:00

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Village action offers grassroots response to climate change

By Martin Clark Despite the troubled world we live in and the dominance of the politics of oil, there is now little doubt that climate change is happening. In Cyprus, we are on the front line, as drying conditions and rising temperatures are increasingly apparent. Cyprus forms part of the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East […]

11.02.2026 04:24

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Our View: Dangerous to quickly leap to conclusion of a cover-up

While it is a positive development that society takes a critical approach to decisions by the executive, the legal authorities and legislature, and people are much less inclined to take them at face value, there are times this approach goes too far. Journalists, social media commentators and politicians are sometimes too quick to call out […]

11.02.2026 04:20

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US congressman names Limassol port operator in Epstein ‘torture video’ email

An Emirati shipping magnate whose company operates the port of Limassol has been thrust back into the spotlight on Tuesday, after a senior US lawmaker publicly linked him to a controversial email exchange with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein contained in newly released justice department files. Kentucky Republican congressman Thomas Massie identified Sultan Ahmed bin […]

10.02.2026 22:40

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Trump hints at second carrier in Middle East as Iran and US near talks

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was considering sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, even as Washington and Tehran prepare to resume negotiations aimed at averting a new conflict. Oman facilitated talks between Iran and the US last week, which a spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry said had allowed Tehran […]

10.02.2026 22:12

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Alexui calls on justice minister over police ‘rotten apples’ allegations

Social media personality Annie Alexui on Tuesday publicly called on justice minister Costas Fitiris to contact her, claiming she holds video recordings and other material alleging corruption and misconduct within the police. In a video posted online, Alexui said she was ready to share evidence directly with the minister. “I will send you on WhatsApp […]

10.02.2026 22:01

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Democrats press Trump officials on immigration enforcement tactics in tense hearing

Democrats in the US Congress pressed President Donald Trump’s top immigration officials on Tuesday over the Republican president’s crackdown, the first such hearing since two US citizens were killed in Minnesota amid mounting opposition to Trump’s mass deportation push. The officials – the highest-ranking at three agencies overseeing immigration enforcement and legal immigration – faced […]

10.02.2026 21:43

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Eurostat ranks Cyprus third in EU for Ukrainians under temporary protection

Cyprus ranked third in the European Union in the proportion of Ukrainians granted temporary protection, with 25.8 beneficiaries per 1,000 inhabitants, more than double the EU average of 9.7, according to figures published by Eurostat on Tuesday. As of February 2026, a total of 4.35 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine were under temporary protection […]

10.02.2026 21:26

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Kombos holds phone calls with Greek and Kuwaiti counterparts

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Tuesday held separate telephone conversations with the foreign ministers of Greece and Kuwait, focusing on regional developments, the Cyprus problem and bilateral and European cooperation. According to the foreign ministry, Kombos spoke with Greek foreign minister Giorgios Gerapetritis as part of regular communication and coordination between Nicosia and Athens. The […]

10.02.2026 21:13

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After bruising day, Starmer pledges to never walk away from his job

Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged on Tuesday to never walk away from his job to change Britain, brushing off a challenge to his authority by the Labour leader in Scotland and other figures in the party who have called on him to quit. Under pressure over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington because of the […]

10.02.2026 21:02

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Cypriot MEP accuses Turkey of ‘purge’ of Syria’s Kurds, Christians

Cypriot member of the European Parliament Loucas Fourlas on Tuesday accused the Turkish government of partaking in a “purge” of Kurds and Christians in Syria. “A purge is taking place in the region with Damascus and Ankara as the protagonists. In this tragic reality, therefore, Turkey bears a heavy responsibility. Let those who truly believe […]

10.02.2026 20:29

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Supreme court orders release of Kurd held for deportation

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the immediate release of a Turkish national of Kurdish origin who had been held in detention since March of last year for deportation purposes, ruling that his 11-month detention was “prolonged, unjustified and without any realistic prospect of removal”. In its decision, the court ruled that the length of […]

10.02.2026 20:22

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Christodoulides and Macron reaffirm ‘strategic alignment’

President Nikos Christodoulides held a private meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday, reaffirming close bilateral ties and alignment on regional cooperation and the Cyprus problem. The meeting took place on the margins of the inauguration of the Cyprus’ EU council presidency exhibition at the Louvre museum. Government sources described Macron’s presence […]

10.02.2026 19:43

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Defence ministry TNT report delayed till next week

The results of an internal investigation into the disappearance of 13.6 kilograms of TNT during a national guard exercise will be announced next week, the defence ministry confirmed on Tuesday. It said the inquiry being carried out within the national guard is ongoing and is “expected to be completed within the next week, at which time […]

10.02.2026 19:38

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Platform welcomes new wave of young musicians

Ready to return for its fourth edition, Fengaros High opens up its platform for young musicians born in 2007 or later who want to showcase their original music and kickstart their music career. With the event happening on May 9 at Dali Amphitheatre, the organisers now welcome youngsters who want to apply for a chance […]

10.02.2026 19:13

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Top 3 cryptos that could shock the market in 2026

s 2026 progresses, market attention has shifted to three tokens: Ripple’s XRP, Binance Coin (BNB), and Mutuum Finance (MUTM). The biggest surprises often come from projects still early in their growth curve. In that context, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is starting to stand out among the three as the next crypto to explode, driven by its […]

10.02.2026 18:10

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Labour minister meets chamber of commerce amid growing workforce shortages

Labour Minister Marinos Moushiouttas on Tuesday met with the board of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) to discuss mounting labour market pressures and key policy reforms affecting businesses. The meeting took place in Cyprus and involved members of the Keve board of directors, who held extensive discussions with the minister on labour […]

10.02.2026 18:02

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Govt bill to reform social support body

Rather than abolish the independent social support body, the government will bring a proposal to reform it, reports said on Tuesday. The charity became embroiled in controversy after it was mentioned in a video clip released online claiming that business interests were making cash donations in exchange for access to the presidential palace. Driven exclusively […]

10.02.2026 17:39

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Family of policeman missing from 1974 may finally get benefit

The state is about to begin calculating the salaries of policeman Panayiotis Pavlou who went missing in the 1974 Turkish invasion, since his family had not received any benefits and his wife was left with four children – the eldest eight at the time – and worked in fields to raise them. The House refugee […]

10.02.2026 17:15

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Four Cypriot MEPs vote to create common EU list of safe countries to return migrants

Four of Cyprus’ six members of the European parliament on Tuesday voted in favour of the creation of a common European Union list of safe countries of origin to which asylum seekers can be returned and their claims rejected. Loucas Fourlas and Michalis Hadjipantela of Disy, Geadis Geadi of Elam and independent Fidias Panayiotou all […]

10.02.2026 17:08

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Cyprus returning European money for LNG terminal

The government is in the process of returning €67 million in funding for the LNG terminal in Vasiliko to the European Commission, the energy minister said on Tuesday, also telling MPs he could give no timeline for the completion of the project. Michalis Damianos said the €67 million that had been granted through Cinea – […]

10.02.2026 17:03

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