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Paphos marina bids due as project enters decisive phase

Proposals for the forthcoming Paphos marina at Kissonerga are being submitted throughout January, with the deadline set for January 23. Paphos chamber of commerce and industry president (Evep), George Mais, said the process is expected to become clearer within the month. The January deadline follows an extension granted to allow interested parties time to submit […]

08.01.2026 12:08

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India and Cyprus strengthen ties through strategic space agreement

The Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence and India-based Pixxelspace India Private Limited (Pixxel) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), according to an official statement released this week. The agreement sets out a framework for strategic collaboration spanning India, the European Union, the Middle East and North Africa, as well as additional international markets. The statement […]

08.01.2026 12:06

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Limassol Chamber of Commerce confirms €590,000 Moniatis gastronomy school

Contracts for the completion of the gastronomy school in the mountain community of Moniatis are expected to be signed in the coming days, after the Moniatis community council awarded the project to J. Mantis Construction. Moniatis’ community leader Charalambos Konstantinidis told Entrepreneurial Limassol, the periodical of the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel), that […]

08.01.2026 11:59

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High altitude, new and aged

Kyperounda winery, in the Pitsilia area of Troodos, claims its gravity-fed winery, built on levels in time for the 2003 vintage at an altitude of 1,140m, is one of the highest in Europe. The winery owns a steep four-hectare vineyard around 1,400 to 1,500m above sea level, probably the second highest after a vineyard in […]

08.01.2026 11:58

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Nicosia named best European cultural capital for 2026

Nicosia has taken first place as Europe’s Best Cultural Capital for 2026 in the European Best Destinations rankings, the Nicosia tourism board (Etap) announced Thursday. This recognition was based on a multi-level assessment combining quantitative data, the opinions of specialised cultural journalists and travel media, as well as the votes of thousands of travellers from […]

08.01.2026 11:58

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Arsenal have a point to prove in Liverpool clash, says Arteta

Premier League leaders Arsenal have “a point to prove” when they face Liverpool, manager Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday as the North London club look to maintain their commanding advantage at the summit. Arsenal have 48 points from 20 games, six points clear of Manchester City, while they boast an unbeaten record at home having won […]

08.01.2026 11:47

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2026 will be ‘year of implementation’ for shipping, says IMO chief

The year ahead will be a decisive one for global shipping, with 2026 framed as the “year of implementation”, according to International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez. In his New Year’s message, Dominguez placed the emphasis firmly on delivery, arguing that the focus must now shift from commitments to results. “From policy to action, […]

08.01.2026 11:45

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Erhurman announces Cyprus problem negotiating team

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman late on Wednesday night published a photograph of his Cyprus problem negotiating team following what he described as a “preparatory meeting” with them. Alongside Erhurman in the photograph were five people: Mehmet Dana, Seniha Birand, Ipek Borman, Cise Zekai Faruk and Ali Tuncay. Mehmet Dana is Erhurman’s undersecretary and has […]

08.01.2026 10:53

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Christodoulides stresses Arab League’s ‘important role’ in bolstering EU-Middle East ties

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday highlighted the “important role” the Arab League has to play in the strengthening of relations between the European Union and states in the Middle East, during a meeting with the Arab League’s secretary-general Ahmed Aboul Gheit. Gheit had travelled to Cyprus to attend Wednesday’s opening ceremony of Cyprus’ six-month term […]

08.01.2026 10:43

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Business as usual as Australia thrash England

Australia’s squad mentality enabled them to trounce England 4-1 in the Ashes despite being without a handful of top players, Player of the Series Mitchell Starc said after the fifth test victory on Thursday. Starc, who took 31 wickets, was the only one of the quartet of bowlers that have kept Australia at the top […]

08.01.2026 10:43

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Kevin Keegan diagnosed with cancer

Former England forward and manager Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer, his old club Newcastle United said on Wednesday. “Kevin Keegan was recently admitted to hospital for further evaluation of ongoing abdominal symptoms. These investigations revealed a cancer diagnosis, and Kevin will undergo treatment,” the Premier League side, where Keegan both played and managed, […]

08.01.2026 10:29

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Birthday boy Semenyo signs off in style for Bournemouth

Antoine Semenyo celebrated his 26th birthday in unforgettable fashion as he scored Bournemouth’s winning goal in a 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in what was almost certainly his last game for the club before a likely move to Manchester City. The Ghana forward curled a right-footed shot past Tottenham keeper Guglielmo Vicario in stoppage time, […]

08.01.2026 10:26

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French farmers block Paris streets in protest against Mercosur trade deal

French farmers launched a pre-dawn blockade of roads into Paris and several of the city’s landmarks in protest against a sweeping trade deal the European Union hopes soon to sign with South American nations as well as other local grievances. Farmers from several trade unions called for the protests in Paris amid fears the planned […]

08.01.2026 09:48

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Saudi Arabia, UAE row escalates as Yemen separatist leader flees with Emirati help

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said Aidarous al-Zubaidi, the head of a group of southern separatists backed by the United Arab Emirates, fled Yemen by boat before boarding an aircraft to Mogadishu that landed at a military airport in Abu Dhabi. The drama escalates a row between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the […]

08.01.2026 09:11

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Former president Vassiliou hospitalised in serious condition

Former president George Vassiliou has been hospitalised in serious condition. Okypy spokesman Charalambos Charilaou told Reporter that Vassiliou, 94, was in the Nicosia general hospital and his health is considered to be serious. Vassiliou – a well-known businessman – served as the third president of Cyprus from 1988 to 1993 and steered the island towards […]

08.01.2026 09:05

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Rubio to meet Denmark leaders next week, no sign of retreat from Trump’s Greenland goal

The top U.S. diplomat said on Wednesday he would meet leaders of Denmark next week but signalled no retreat from President Donald Trump’s aim to take over Greenland as alarmed allies, including France and Germany, were working on a response. A weekend U.S. military operation that seized the leader of Venezuela rekindled concerns about U.S. […]

08.01.2026 08:38

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US immigration agent fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis, mayor disputes government claim of self-defense (V)

A U.S. immigration agent shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in her car in Minneapolis on Wednesday during an immigration enforcement surge, according to local and federal officials, the latest violence in President Donald Trump’s nationwide crackdown on migrants. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey adamantly rejected the Trump administration’s assertion that the agent fired in self-defense, […]

08.01.2026 08:10

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Police arrest seven during overnight operations

Police operations in urban areas continued on Wednesday night, during which seven people were arrested for drink driving, illegal possession of assault weapons, drugs and property, theft, speeding, and failure to appear before court. The police stopped 371 vehicles and checked 214 passengers. They also searched 21 premises. A total of 133 complaints were filed […]

08.01.2026 08:02

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Tesla sales in Britain fall for second year amid fierce competition

Tesla’s (TSLA.O) UK car registrations dropped by more than 29 per cent year-on-year in December, industry data has shown, underscoring the intense competition from Chinese rivals faced by the US electric vehicle maker in its largest European market. The Elon Musk-led company’s UK registrations – a proxy for sales – fell to 6,323 units last […]

08.01.2026 08:00

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Opap shareholders back split and Allwyn merger plan

Opap shareholders approved the company’s split and cross-border transformation plan on January 2026, clearing the way for the merger of Allwyn and Opap during the group’s 13th extraordinary general meeting, which was attended by shareholders representing 80.12 per cent of the company’s paid-up share capital. All agenda items were approved, as the required majorities were […]

08.01.2026 07:48

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House fire causes damage, woman taken to hospital

A woman was taken to hospital on Wednesday night after having inhaled smoke from a fire that broke out in a house in the Paphos district. The fire was reported at around 10pm. According to the police, the fire caused damage to the house. The 52-year-old woman was taken to Paphos general hospital for precautionary […]

08.01.2026 07:39

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Cyprus banks record drop in housing and consumer loans

Net new loans in Cyprus declined in November 2025, according to a report released this week by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). Specifically, net new loans fell to €256.3 million during this time, from total new loans of €565.2 million, compared with €429.4 million, from total new loans of €624.9 million in the previous […]

08.01.2026 07:34

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Cyprus Business Now: flights, tax enforcement, remote work, banks, Cyprus-Ukraine

Paphos is set to strengthen its links with Germany in the summer of 2026, as Ryanair expands its presence on the route and Lufthansa adds scheduled flights from Munich. This move is seen by local tourism officials as essential for improving the island’s performance in one of Europe’s largest outbound markets. Specifically, the Paphos region […]

08.01.2026 07:30

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Overcast with showers, near gale force winds and storms coming

Thursday is overcast with fine dust in the atmosphere and temperatures reaching 19C inland, 21C along the coast and 14C in the highest mountains. Winds will be a northeast to southeast gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 Beaufort, over slight seas. Showers and isolated thunderstorms can be expected overnight, initially to the west […]

08.01.2026 07:28

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