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Son of Norway’s crown princess denies rape, admits lesser charges in court

The son of Norway’s crown princess pleaded not guilty to rape and domestic violence but admitted to some lesser charges on the first day of his trial on Tuesday, a case that has shaken the already embattled royal family. Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson to Crown Prince Haakon, could […]

03.02.2026 14:21

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Public has right to know details of Koumas case, investigator says

The public should now be informed about the possible course of a serious criminal case, independent investigator Alexandra Lykourgou said on Tuesday, as the legal service confirmed it is in the final stage of assessing the investigation into football television rights and former football association president Giorgos Koumas. Lykourgou, a former judge appointed by attorney-general […]

03.02.2026 14:17

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Middle East needs long-term solution, UAE says ahead of crisis talks

Regional power United Arab Emirates urged Iran and the United States on Tuesday to resolve a standoff that has led to mutual threats of air strikes when they resume talks this week, emphasizing that the Middle East does not need another war. Iran and the United States will discuss Iran’s nuclear programme on Friday in […]

03.02.2026 14:15

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Raouna, EU’s McGrath discuss ‘European democracy shield’

European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna and European Democracy Commissioner Michael McGrath on Tuesday discussed the planned “European democracy shield” – a set of measures the commission hopes will “empower, protect and promote” democracies in Europe. McGrath said that in line with the “democracy shield” plan, the commission’s focus “is now on the creation of […]

03.02.2026 14:04

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Police remain in dark over missing TNT

The police remain in the dark over the whereabouts of 13.6kg of TNT that went missing from a firing range in Kalo Chorio last week, spokesman Christodoulos Konsolos said on Tuesday. He told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) that investigations are ongoing, but that “unfortunately, so far, no testimony has been obtained which could clarify […]

03.02.2026 13:59

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Ronaldo refused to play due to frustration over transfer policy

Frustration about Al-Nassr’s quiet transfer window motivated Cristiano Ronaldo to sit out of the club’s 1-0 win against Al-Riyadh on Monday, multiple media outlets reported. The Portuguese superstar forward decided to recuse himself from head coach Jorge Jesus’ squad because Al-Nassr, the second-place team in the Saudi Pro League table, had not made a significant […]

03.02.2026 13:35

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Gold set for biggest daily gain since 2008 after two-session rout

Gold surged over 5 per cent on Tuesday, on track for its biggest daily gain since November 2008, while silver also jumped as precious metals staged a comeback after their steepest two-day drop in decades. Analysts see the bull run continuing and expect the metals to notch fresh record highs later this year. Spot gold climbed […]

03.02.2026 13:30

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Kedipes assets rise to more than €5bn

State-owned asset management company Kedipes owned more than €5 billion in assets at the end of last year, chairman of its board Lambros Papadopoulos said on Tuesday. He told a press conference that the company’s regular cash inflows amounted to €209 million during the second half of last year, before outlining the firm’s actions over […]

03.02.2026 13:16

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Spain to ban social media access for under-16s

Spain plans to ban access to social media for minors under 16 and platforms will be required to implement age-verification systems, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday as he announced several measures to guarantee a safe digital environment. Sanchez’s left-wing coalition government has repeatedly complained about the proliferation of hate speech, pornographic content and […]

03.02.2026 12:46

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Global air passenger demand hit record highs in 2025

Global passenger demand reached record highs in 2025, with traffic rising 5.3 per cent compared with the previous year, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), increased by 5.2 per cent over the year. As a result, the overall passenger load factor reached […]

03.02.2026 12:30

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

No funds yet for major water projects in Famagusta

Famagusta district self-government organisation (EOA) is awaiting answers from the government over the construction of two major water-related projects its president Yiannis Karousos told the Cyprus News Agency. The projects concern flood protection in Paralimni and Protaras with a total cost of about €15 million and the replacement of the Kokkinokremmos pipeline at a cost […]

03.02.2026 12:19

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Columbia Group appoints Ulla Eithz Nielsen as deputy COO

Cyprus-based Columbia Group has appointed Ulla Eithz Nielsen as deputy Chief Operating Officer (COO), as the group continues to build out its integrated global maritime services platform and reinforce leadership at group level. In that context, Eithz Nielsen joins Columbia after more than six years in senior leadership roles at V.Group, where she held a […]

03.02.2026 12:00

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Painting light when you understand darkness

By Philippa Tracy The Artist opens in London, in 1957, with a woman looking at a painting by a well-known fictional artist, Edouard Tartuffe. That painting, The Feast, described by some as “an allegory of the Last Supper,” is the only painting to survive a fire in Tartuffe’s studio in 1920. It is giving nothing […]

03.02.2026 12:00

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Disy MP withdraws complaint against Annie Alexui

Disy MP Charalambos Pazaros has formally withdrawn his complaint against social media figure Ioanna Fotiou, known online as Annie Alexui, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. Pazaros said his decision follows his view that “this is not a criminal matter. On the contrary, according to what she herself states, she is a victim of crimes that should […]

03.02.2026 11:57

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Iran – pretending to have nukes?

The Iranian regime is brutal, fanatical and corrupt.  It has just committed the mass murder of its own citizens in the city streets and in their own homes. But the story we are told about Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons is very misleading. Let’s begin with the two President George Bushes. Just twelve years after […]

03.02.2026 11:00

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Two men arrested in burglary and theft cases

Two people have been arrested in Limassol and Nicosia in connection with burglary and theft. The two suspects, aged 38 and 27, have been taken into police custody. One case concerned the burglary of a house in Yermasoyia between October 24 and 25 in which money was stolen. The other was of theft in an […]

03.02.2026 10:55

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Arsenal braced for in-form Chelsea in cup clash

A 3-2 advantage going into Tuesday’s League Cup semi-final second leg at home offers no extra comfort to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who expects in-form Chelsea to pose his team a difficult challenge. Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea have won all five matches since losing to Arsenal in the first leg last month, directly qualifying for the […]

03.02.2026 10:43

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Sunderland make home a fortress as place in Europe beckons

Sunderland find themselves in exalted company this season, on a list with some of Europe’s top teams, as they chase down a Premier League record and a potential berth in continental football next season. Their 3-0 home win over Burnley on Monday kept up their status as the only side left in the Premier League […]

03.02.2026 10:37

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Paphos mayor faces secondary allegations

Investigators at the criminal investigations department (CID) are continuing their inquiries following a complaint filed by a businessman in Paphos against mayor Phedonas Phedonos, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. Police spokesperson Vyron Vyronos said all information is under evaluation and necessary actions will be taken. “We are evaluating all the information concerning the case and investigations […]

03.02.2026 10:17

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Afcon drama: what went wrong and what went right at the continent’s biggest football cup in Morocco

Chuka Onwumechili, Howard University The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco, produced thrills and several story lines, some good and others not so good. It ended in...

03.02.2026 10:06

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Trump seeks $1 billion from Harvard as two sides remain far from deal

President Donald Trump said late on Monday his administration is pursuing $1 billion from Harvard to settle federal probes into the university over school policies, with the two sides yet to reach a final deal despite months of talks. The Trump administration has been threatening to withhold federal funds from Harvard and several other universities […]

03.02.2026 10:02

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Property transactions climb 11%, led by Paphos

Property sales in Cyprus recorded a double-digit increase at the start of 2026, as transactions rose by 11 per cent year on year in January, according to data released by the department of lands and surveys. In total, 1,411 properties changed hands during the month, compared with 1,275 in January 2025. This followed a stronger […]

03.02.2026 10:00

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Cinderella spectacle from Spain in Cyprus for two shows

A spectacular extravaganza from Spain is coming to Cyprus for the first time. The renowned fairy tale of Cinderella is about to land on the island, in a production unlike any other Cyprus has seen before. Presented by La Fiesta Escénica, a company which has been described as halfway between Cirque du Soleil and Disney […]

03.02.2026 10:00

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Larnaca municipality demands action on stalled marina project

Larnaca municipality is calling for immediate clarity on timelines regarding the repeated delays of the marina. In its statement released on Tuesday, the development committee criticised the slow delivery of the study by Growthfund and foreign experts, the delay in announcing the architectural competition, and the lack of clear guidance from the transport ministry regarding […]

03.02.2026 09:56

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