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Criminal cases filed in Koumas saga

The legal service on Friday announced that attorney-general George Savvides has filed criminal cases against one person and two legal entities at the Nicosia district court in relation to “possible irregularities related to an official from the Cyprus Football Association”. It is believed that the cases are related to an investigation being conducted into the […]

06.02.2026 13:02

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Christodoulides pardons 11 convicts subject to deportation

President Nikos Christodoulides has pardoned 11 third-country nationals who are currently inmates at the central prison, with all 11 set to be released and immediately deported, the justice ministry said on Friday. It said the pardon and the subsequent deportation of the convicts is being carried out “within the framework of the broader policy for […]

06.02.2026 12:57

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Milano-Cortina and the challenge of sports diplomacy: An Olympics for peace, now!

By Antonio Tajani, Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially begin today. This global event will bring 3,500 athletes from over 90 countries to Italy, competing in 304 events, with an estimated worldwide audience of three billion people. Tonight’s opening ceremony in Italy will also host 50 heads of state and […]

06.02.2026 12:29

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Cyprus plans tighter land purchase rules for non-EU buyers

Cyprus is preparing changes to its land acquisition framework after parties raised concerns over increased property purchases by third-country nationals, with the government aiming to close legal gaps while avoiding harm to investment activity. The Ministry of Interior has begun drafting a revised framework, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou told the House interior committee, as authorities […]

06.02.2026 12:02

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Warm up this winter with nourishing comfort

Cosy Sweet Potato, Lentil & Spinach Stew When the temperature drops and daylight feels fleeting, nothing soothes quite like a warm, nourishing bowl of stew. This Cosy Sweet Potato, Lentil & Spinach Stew is the kind of meal that wraps you up from the inside out-comforting, hearty, and deeply satisfying without feeling heavy. Designed with […]

06.02.2026 12:00

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More storms coming as Leonardo swells rivers, bursts aquifers in Spain and Portugal

Authorities in southern Spain have evacuated residential areas out of fear a major river could overflow and warned of landslides caused by bursting aquifers on Friday after Storm Leonardo swept over the Iberian Peninsula. Over 7,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in the Andalusia region so far amid a so-called “storm train” […]

06.02.2026 11:59

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Developments expected ‘in next two days’ over missing TNT

Developments are expected “within the next two days” regarding the 13.6 kilograms of TNT which went missing from a firing range last week, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Friday. He told CyBC radio that “no possibility can be ruled out in this unusual case”, but said that he hopes that “the incident was due […]

06.02.2026 11:56

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Larnaca Municipality awarded Green City prize

Larnaca Municipality has been awarded as the Green City of Cyprus 2025, by the Cyprus Centre for Environmental Research & Education, it announced on Friday. The prize recognises its project to strengthen and expand the institution of green beaches. Over the past nine years more than 4,500 trees have been planted by the municipality on […]

06.02.2026 11:49

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Corbyn repeats accusations that UK Cyprus base is used to deliver arms to Israel

Former leader of the United Kingdom’s Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn has repeated accusations that his country’s air force base in Akrotiri is being used to deliver weaponry to Israel. Corbyn, who now belongs to Your Party and remains a member of the UK’s House of Commons, told the chamber that evidence of the Akrotiri base […]

06.02.2026 11:40

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Supreme Court rejects Varoshiotou’s appeal against dismissal

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected dismissed judge Doria Varoshiotou’s appeal against her ouster in a five-to-three ruling, upholding the judicial council’s decision to relieve her of her duties last year. While the decision was not unanimous, the court’s decision stated that the appointment of judges on probation is a “long-standing judicial practice”, and that […]

06.02.2026 11:35

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Ski jumpers in spotlight over alleged penis injections

Winter Olympic doping chiefs say they will be on the lookout for any evidence male ski jumpers are artificially enlarging their penises in a bid to manipulate one of the sport’s rules and gain an aerodynamic advantage. WADA Director General Olivier Niggli, speaking at a press conference in Milan ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, […]

06.02.2026 11:31

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Washington slows full shipping decarbonisation, sends message to IMO

Cyprus shipping deputy minister Marina Hadjimanolis joined ministers and international officials in a high-level debate on maritime decarbonisation, where the United States set out firm objections to the Net Zero Framework (NZF) while backing the institutional role of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). The discussion took place at the ministerial panel of the 16th Annual […]

06.02.2026 11:30

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State doctors demand urgent probe after nurses’ union allegations

State doctors union Pasyki on Friday demanded a thorough investigation into incidents raised by the nurses’ union (Pasyno), warning that vague reassurances do not answer serious safety concerns. Pasyki argued that the claim that cardiac arrests are reported in hospitals daily fails to address the core issue of whether the two specific incidents cited by […]

06.02.2026 11:24

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Top Russian general is shot and rushed to hospital in Moscow

A senior Russian military officer, Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, was rushed to hospital after being shot in Moscow on Friday, investigators said, in the latest of a series of attacks on top military officials. Alexeyev is deputy head of the GRU, Russia’s military intelligence. His boss, Igor Kostyukov, has been leading Russia’s delegation in negotiations […]

06.02.2026 11:11

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Cyprus gymnastic judge sees appeal rejected, banned from sport for four years

Cypriot rhythmic gymnastics judge Evangelia Trikomiti has been excluded from any activity related to gymnastics for a period of four years after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) found her guilty of manipulating scores at the European Championships 2024. “The decision is unfortunately an extremely unpleasant development for Cypriot sport and tarnishes the otherwise […]

06.02.2026 11:06

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Ancient Cypriot bowl returned from UK

An ancient Cypriot bowl has been returned to the island from the United Kingdom, the antiquities department announced on Friday. The department said the bowl is made of bichrome ware and dates back to the period between the 10th and the sixth century BC, and that it had been identified by workers from the antiquities […]

06.02.2026 10:39

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Olympic Torch arrives in Milan to cheers and protests

The Olympic torch arrived in front of Milan’s giant gothic cathedral amid cheers and protests in the city on the eve of the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Games. Nicoletta Manni, a leading ballet dancer at the nearby La Scala theatre, carried the flame on to a platform in the shadow of the […]

06.02.2026 10:38

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Brilliant France too strong for Ireland in Six Nations opener

France launched the defence of their Six Nations title in emphatic fashion, sweeping Ireland aside 36-14 at the Stade de France on Thursday, dominating play for long stretches before easing off once the bonus point was secured. With Antoine Dupont and Matthieu Jalibert back after a year’s absence, the pair orchestrated France’s attacking rhythm with […]

06.02.2026 10:31

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Tourism ties strengthen as Israel becomes Cyprus’ second-largest market

Cyprus and Israel reaffirmed close tourism cooperation during meetings held in Israel by Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis with Tourism Minister Haim Katz, on the sidelines of the International Tourism Fair IMTM. According to an official announcement, Koumis stated that the goal now is to increase arrivals during the winter season, but also to […]

06.02.2026 10:30

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Jaguar Luxury GT begins latest season of winter testing

Prototypes of Jaguar’s new all-electric luxury four-door GT have begun their latest round of winter testing. Taking on extreme temperatures as low as minus 40°C in the Arctic Circle. The new four-door GT is undergoing the most rigorous global validation programme in Jaguar history, with 150 prototypes covering hundreds of thousands of miles across hot […]

06.02.2026 10:27

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Musicals and comic British plays coming up in Paphos

Paphos’ Stage One Theatre has a couple of exciting shows coming up for theatre and musical lovers. Its Night at the Musicals on Saturday will be a performance-packed evening with live renditions of songs from Wicked, Frozen, The Greatest Showman and more. This evening may be sold out, yet Stage One has one more show […]

06.02.2026 10:00

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Russian motorcyclist dies in highway accident

A 44-year-old man, identified as Igor Tkachev, died in an accident on the Nicosia-Larnaca highway on Tuesday night, police said on Friday. The incident occurred at around 1am when he was travelling towards Larnaca, when his motorcycle overturned and hit the railing. The 44-year-old was thrown off his motorcycle into the left safety lane, where […]

06.02.2026 09:50

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Cyprus bleeds money each winter

“By the time we fill the radiator system, pay electricity, and top things up when it runs out, it’s close to half my salary. Every winter we’re bleeding money.” For many people in Cyprus, the colder season feels expensive, damp, and hard to escape… Cold is not supposed to be Cyprus’ problem. We’re the island […]

06.02.2026 09:00

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Teen critically injured in motorcycle accident

A 17-year-old motorcyclist remained in critical condition after a collision with a car on the Limassol coast on Thursday evening, with his condition unchanged on Friday. The police said that the accident occurred at 7.40 pm on the Christodoulou Hadjipavlou coastal road, when the young man’s way was cut off by the car of a […]

06.02.2026 08:46

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