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Croatia’s Vujcic nominated as ECB’s next vice president

Croatia’s Boris Vujcic was formally nominated on Monday as the European Central Bank’s next vice president, putting him on track to become the first person from the former communist east to win a seat on the board of the bloc’s most important financial institution. Having secured the support of the euro zone’s 21 finance ministers, […]

19.01.2026 22:06

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Taxi drivers announce 24-hour strike for Tuesday

Taxi drivers will go on a one-day work stoppage starting at 6am on Tuesday to protest what they describe as “uncontrolled action by passenger transport applications”, thetaxi union (Poat) said on Monday. “[Poat] informs all its members and non-members that after the four-hour work stoppage that took place on Tuesday 13/1/2026 and due to the […]

19.01.2026 21:51

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Bulgarian President Radev resigns amid speculation he will form his own party

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev said on Monday he will resign, fuelling speculation that he will form his own political party to run in upcoming parliamentary elections after the previous government quit last month. Radev, who was due to hold the largely ceremonial post until January 2027, said he will submit his resignation to the Constitutional […]

19.01.2026 21:25

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Kurdish forces say Turkish drones hit Syria’s Hasaka city, Turkey denies allegations

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said on Monday that Turkish drones struck Syria’s far northeastern city of Hasaka, but Turkish security sources said the report was not true. The region continues to grapple with unrest amid tensions between the Syrian government and the autonomy-minded SDF. Turkey, the strongest foreign backer of Damascus, has since 2016 […]

19.01.2026 21:02

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Prison reforms to be announced in March

Plans to address the persisting problems in the central prison will likely include a mobile phone signal interruption system and the creation of a new facility, with a corresponding set of measures to be made public by the end of March, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Monday. Speaking before the House human rights committee, […]

19.01.2026 20:57

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Turkey’s Kurdish party says Syria deal leaves Ankara ‘no excuses’ on peace process

Turkey’s pro-Kurdish DEM Party said on Monday that the Turkish government had no more “excuses” to delay a peace process with the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) now that a landmark integration deal was achieved in neighbouring Syria. On Sunday in Syria, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) agreed to come under the control of authorities […]

19.01.2026 20:45

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Police quizzed over investigation in German usurper

The defence attorney for a German woman on trial for illegally trading in Greek Cypriot properties in the north attempted on Monday to poke holes in the prosecution’s case, arguing that a great deal of the information presented in court is circumstantial. Nicosia criminal court continued its hearings in the case of German real estate […]

19.01.2026 19:51

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Live jazz in Paphos

An evening of contemporary jazz is coming up this Thursday in Paphos as Technopolis 20 invites the Markos Mavromichalis Quartet for a live performance. Starting at 8pm, four musicians will take the floor for an intimate jazz concert. Markos Mavromichalis, Christos Yerolatsitis, Kyriacos Kesta and Stelios Xydias will present original compositions and modern jazz melodies, […]

19.01.2026 19:39

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Italian fashion great Valentino dead at 93

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died, his foundation said on Monday. Usually known only by his first name, Valentino was 93, and had retired in 2008. Founder of the eponymous brand, Valentino scaled the heights of haute couture, created a business empire and introduced a new colour to the fashion world, the so-called ‘Valentino […]

19.01.2026 19:17

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Syria tightens grip after Kurdish pullback, says IS prisoners escape

Syrian government troops tightened their grip on Monday across a swathe of northern and eastern territory after it was abruptly abandoned by Kurdish forces in a dramatic shift that has consolidated President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s rule. A day after the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), once the main U.S. ally in Syria, agreed to quit large […]

19.01.2026 18:58

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:nest by bbf: – Designed for living. Defined by investment value.

bbf: introduces :nest, a contemporary residential development in Germasogeia, one of Limassol’s most established and resilient residential districts — created to combine quality living with long-term investment confidence. “:nest was conceived as a place where people genuinely want to live — calm, light-filled and well-connected — while also making complete sense as a long-term investment,” […]

19.01.2026 18:53

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Cyprus: SBA Police make 34 arrests during Christmas Operation Dasher

Police in the Western Sovereign Base Areas arrested 34 people over the Christmas and New Year period as part of…

19.01.2026 18:49

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Cypriot nationals increasingly involved in cryptocurrency

There is “intense interest” in cryptocurrency business in Cyprus, the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said on Monday. SEC chairman Giorgos Theocharides was speaking to journalists following a session of the House finance committee which reviewed SEC’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. Currently, Theocharides said, eight companies are licensed to trade […]

19.01.2026 18:38

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Morocco to file legal complaint over Cup of Nations final fiasco

Morocco will pursue legal action over the outcome of Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final, where opponents Senegal walked off the field to protest a penalty awarded against them but later returned to win the match. Morocco were beaten 1-0 after extra time by Senegal in the decider in Rabat, but the hosts had a […]

19.01.2026 18:32

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New video showcases Lidl Cyprus’ support for actions with social impact

Lidl Cyprus has long invested in initiatives with a significant social impact, supporting healthcare structures, children and vulnerable groups, with the aim of creating real value for society. This commitment is also reflected in the newly released video that the company created for its social actions, to which popular actor and screenwriter George Kapoutzidis lends […]

19.01.2026 18:31

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Over 600 Cypriots seek repatriation under state brain gain plan

More than 600 Cypriot nationals living abroad have expressed interest in returning to work in Cyprus under a government incentive plan, MPs athe the House finance committee heard on Monday. The plan, part of a talent repatriation initiative announced by the president, offers tax incentives and other measures to encourage skilled workers and Cypriots living […]

19.01.2026 18:13

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Top 3 Altcoins below $3 set to skyrocket by 2027

Crypto investors are already positioning for the 2026 to 2027 cycle. Large caps continue to lead liquidity, but many traders are looking for asymmetric growth that comes from smaller altcoins. Several familiar names under $3 still hold community interest, yet their structural limitations are becoming more visible. A new crypto, Mutuum Finance (MUTM), is emerging […]

19.01.2026 18:10

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Manchester City boost injury-hit defence with Guehi signing

Manchester City have signed England centre back Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace on a five-and-a-half-year contract, the Premier League club said on Monday, as they look to close the gap on leaders Arsenal in the title race. Financial details were not disclosed, but British media reported that the deal to sign the 25-year-old international – […]

19.01.2026 18:07

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Russia gleeful at Trump-Europe split over Greenland, but also has concerns

Russia is watching with glee as U.S. President Donald Trump’s drive to acquire Greenland widens splits with Europe even though his moves could have serious security ramifications for Moscow, which covets its own presence in the Arctic. The Kremlin said Trump would go down in history if he took control of Greenland, an autonomous Danish […]

19.01.2026 17:44

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Poll shows video knocks president’s popularity

A video alleging campaign finance lawbreaking by President Nikos Christodoulides and his associates has left a bitter aftertaste among the majority of the public, hurting the president’s ratings, a poll published on Monday found. The survey was carried out in the immediate aftermath of the release of the video, purportedly showing that friends and associates […]

19.01.2026 17:15

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Record snow fall in Russian far east sows fun, frustration and massive drifts

The biggest snow fall in 60 years on Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula created vast drifts several metres tall that blocked building entrances and buried cars, according to Reuters visuals and weather monitoring stations. In some areas more than 2 m (6.5 feet) of snow has fallen in the first half of January after 3.7 […]

19.01.2026 17:02

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Road works to disrupt Limassol motorway in coming weeks

Short-term traffic disruptions are expected on the Limassol to Nicosia motorway over the coming weeks, the public works department announced on Monday, as crews install electronic signage and conduct overnight road marking. On Tuesday, between 9am and 5pm, workers will continue installing electronic variable message signs on a section of the motorway before the Ayios […]

19.01.2026 16:59

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Christodoulides calls Danish PM as EU weighs Greenland response

President Nikos Christodoulides held an extensive telephone conversation on Monday with Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen amid escalating tensions between the EU and the United States over Greenland. An extraordinary European Council will be held on Thursday in Brussels to discuss an EU response and renewed tariff threats from US president Donald Trump, which was […]

19.01.2026 16:45

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What matters on the Camino after the first 100 kilometers

Everything feels new enough to demand attention. After that point, something changes. The route doesn’t suddenly become easier or deeper, but different things start to matter. What felt important at the beginning fades, and what you barely noticed at first moves to the foreground. Understanding this shift helps explain why people experience the Camino so […]

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