Cyprus SMEs invited to assess AI use under new EU compliance initiative
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Cyprus SMEs invited to assess AI use under new EU compliance initiative

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has released a statement drawing attention to an invitation for Cypriot small and medium-sized enterprises to participate in a questionnaire on the use of artificial intelligence. CySEC said the questionnaire was originally issued by the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection and is addressed to supervised […]

02.02.2026 09:22
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Counterfeit condoms confiscated in customs crackdown
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Counterfeit condoms confiscated in customs crackdown

Nearly 25,000 counterfeit condoms were confiscated last month by the customs department in the Famagusta area, it was made known on Monday. The operations were carried out on January 23 and 30. On January 23, following a complaint, a joint operation with the Cyprus medical devices authority (CyMDA) was carried out, during which they searched […]

02.02.2026 09:04
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Audit Office employee reports workplace bullying
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Audit Office employee reports workplace bullying

An employee transferred to the Audit Office has reported workplace bullying in a letter dated December 29, 2025, it was made known on Monday. In his letter, containing an out-of-court statement and legal position, Michalis Nikiforou raised serious issues of legality, equal treatment, respect for his fundamental constitutional rights, workplace intimidation and political persecution. According […]

02.02.2026 08:43
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Cypriot regulator sanctions firms over reporting and compliance failures
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Cypriot regulator sanctions firms over reporting and compliance failures

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has announced a series of settlements and administrative fines targeting violations of securities and transparency legislation by regulated and listed entities. Firstly, CySEC said a settlement was reached with Zorivo Limited over a possible violation of the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated Markets Law of 2017 concerning […]

02.02.2026 08:42
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Bad Bunny wins top Grammy prize ever for Spanish-language album
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Bad Bunny wins top Grammy prize ever for Spanish-language album

By Danielle Broadway and Steve Gorman Bad Bunny, the Latino rap star whose forthcoming Super Bowl gig has ignited a culture wars controversy, won the top Grammy prize on Sunday, a first for a Spanish-language album, with “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” a celebration of his Puerto Rican roots. The 31-year-old performer-producer edged out fellow megastars […]

02.02.2026 08:30
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Money growth cools as euro area households and firms tap the brakes
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Money growth cools as euro area households and firms tap the brakes

Money growth slowed down in the euro area during December 2025, with households and businesses adding to their savings at a more modest pace during this time, according to a report from the European Central Bank (ECB). The ECB said the broad money supply, known as M3, grew by 2.8 per cent in December, down […]

02.02.2026 08:20
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Two arrested, 138 reported during police overnight operations
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Two arrested, 138 reported during police overnight operations

Two people were arrested overnight and 138 reported for traffic violations during police operations to crack down on crime and maintain public order. According to the police, the arrests were made for serious criminal and other offences. The police also checked 21 premises to prevent and suppress criminal activities. Meanwhile, over 420 checks of vehicles […]

02.02.2026 08:19
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Burglars immobilise elderly woman, steal cash and jewellery
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Burglars immobilise elderly woman, steal cash and jewellery

An 86-year-old woman and her domestic assistant, 34, were immobilised late on Sunday night in their Yermasoyia home by burglars, who managed to get away with cash and jewellery of unknown value. According to the police, the burglary happened at around 11.30pm. Police investigations are ongoing.

02.02.2026 08:12
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Euro area net saving slips as investment rises in third quarter
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Euro area net saving slips as investment rises in third quarter

Euro area net saving fell to €863 billion in the four quarters to the third quarter of 2025, according to a report from the European Central Bank (ECB). This compared with €877 billion recorded in the four quarters to the previous quarter and represented 6.9 per cent of euro area net disposable income. Over the […]

02.02.2026 08:00
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Car fire in Yeroskipou causes extensive damage
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Car fire in Yeroskipou causes extensive damage

A car parked in an open space in Yeroskipou, Paphos, went up in flames on Monday. The police said the fire started at around 3.40am and caused extensive damage to the car, belonging to a 46-year-old. The fire was extinguished by the fire brigade. Police investigations are ongoing.

02.02.2026 07:55
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Woman critically injured in Larnaca accident
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Woman critically injured in Larnaca accident

The police are investigating the cause of an accident on Sunday in Larnaca, in which a 66-year-old woman was critically injured. The accident happened at around noon on Sunday on Yiannos Kranidiotis avenue, when a car driven by a 70-year-old man with his 66-year-old wife as a passenger collided with a car driven by a […]

02.02.2026 07:49
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Mist on Monday gives way to rain; dust to remain all day
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Mist on Monday gives way to rain; dust to remain all day

The week starts off with mist and fog, especially inland, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms expected after midday. Dust will also be lingering in the atmosphere until the evening. Temperatures on Monday will reach 20C inland and along the coast, and 9C in the highest mountains. Winds will be a southwest gentle to moderate […]

02.02.2026 07:35
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Geopolitical tensions and commodity repricing hit smartphone supply chains
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Geopolitical tensions and commodity repricing hit smartphone supply chains

Global shipments of smartphone AMOLED panels are forecast to decline to 810 million units in 2026, marking a significant year-on-year contraction after three consecutive years of growth, according to the latest data from Omdia. This projected dip from the 817 million units shipped in 2025 is primarily attributed to a critical shortage of memory supply […]

02.02.2026 07:30
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Consumers expect higher house prices and mortgage rates, ECB says
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Consumers expect higher house prices and mortgage rates, ECB says

A European Central Bank (ECB) survey has shown slightly higher consumer perceptions of past inflation, alongside shifting expectations across income, growth, housing and credit conditions. Specifically, the ECB reported that median perceived inflation over the previous 12 months rose to 3.2 per cent, compared with 3.1 per cent in November. Median expectations for inflation over […]

02.02.2026 07:00
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