Nexans confirms rescheduling of GSI, delivery slips beyond 2029
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Nexans confirms rescheduling of GSI, delivery slips beyond 2029

French cable manufacturer Nexans on Tuesday formally acknowledged that the delivery schedule for the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) linking Greece and Cyprus’ power supplies is being renegotiated with its client, confirming that the project will be completed later than originally planned. Nexans said a rescheduling of activities is underway with Greece’s independent power transmission operator […]

07.01.2026 10:50
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Zelenskiy arrives in Cyprus
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Zelenskiy arrives in Cyprus

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday morning touched down in Cyprus, marking his first visit to the island since his country was invaded by Russia almost four years ago. He was greeted at Larnaca airport by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades and is due later in the day to hold a bilateral meeting with President Nikos […]

07.01.2026 10:38
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Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night arrives on THOC stage
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Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night arrives on THOC stage

One of William Shakespeare’s greatest and most exuberant comedies, Twelfth Night, returns to the Cyprus Theatre Organisation’s (THOC) Main Stage 31 years after its first presentation in a provocative new interpretation by British Shakespearean director Owen Horsley. Translated into Greek by Rea Fragofinou, the play will begin its performances on February 6 with a 13-member […]

07.01.2026 10:00
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European railway association calls for trains to return to Cyprus
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European railway association calls for trains to return to Cyprus

Railway industry group the European rail supply industry association (Unife) on Wednesday called for trains to return to Cyprus for the first time in over seven decades, citing the island’s holding of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency as an opportunity to make progress towards a return of rail transport. “Cyprus can bring […]

07.01.2026 08:55
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EU regulator launches five-year mandate for derivatives tape
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EU regulator launches five-year mandate for derivatives tape

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, announced the launch of the first selection procedure for a Consolidated Tape Provider for over-the-counter derivatives, aiming to enhance transparency and efficiency across European markets. ESMA said entities interested in applying are encouraged to register and submit their requests to participate […]

07.01.2026 08:48
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Epiphany celebrated in Karpasia’s Ayia Triada
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Epiphany celebrated in Karpasia’s Ayia Triada

Traditional Greek Cypriot epiphany celebrations were held in the Karpas peninsula village of Ayia Triada on Tuesday, with a holy cross thrown into the sea next to the Ayios Thyrsos church for churchgoers to catch. The day began with a church service, before the ceremonial cross-throwing, with many churchgoers then visiting the Byzantine era Archangel […]

07.01.2026 08:22
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Today’s weather: Partly cloudy, temperatures on the up
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Today’s weather: Partly cloudy, temperatures on the up

Wednesday’s weather is expected to be partly cloudy across most of the island, with temperatures continuing to rise. The mercury will reach a high of 20 degrees Celsius inland, 21 degrees Celsius on the coasts, and eight degrees Celsius in the mountains. Overnight, partial cloud will remain, with temperatures set to drop to nine degrees […]

07.01.2026 08:09
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Blue Island completes €990,000 land acquisition in Akrotiri
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Blue Island completes €990,000 land acquisition in Akrotiri

Blue Island Plc has announced that the acquisition of immovable property at Akrotiri in Limassol has been completed, finalising a transaction first disclosed in November 2025. “Further to our announcement on November 19, 2025 regarding the above subject, we wish to announce that the transfer and registration of the land under the name of Blue […]

07.01.2026 08:00
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Maduro’s immunity claim tests US power to prosecute foreign leaders
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Maduro’s immunity claim tests US power to prosecute foreign leaders

Nicolás Maduro’s first appearance in a U.S. courtroom offered a glimpse of the legal battle ahead over rarely tested questions — chief among them whether he can claim immunity from prosecution. Maduro, who pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism and cocaine charges on Monday, defiantly claimed that he remained the president of Venezuela — setting up […]

07.01.2026 07:47
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Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes near Baculin, Philippines, USGS says
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Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes near Baculin, Philippines, USGS says

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the Philippines’ southern islands on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. USGS said the quake struck at a depth of 10 km (6 miles) around 68 km (42 miles) east of Baculin, a village in the southern town […]

07.01.2026 07:22
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Asbis sets 2026 dates for quarterly and annual financial reports
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Asbis sets 2026 dates for quarterly and annual financial reports

ASBISC Enterprises Plc, the Cyprus-based IT distributor primarily known as Asbis, has announced the publication schedule of its periodic financial reports for the 2026 financial year, informing investors of key reporting dates and regulatory decisions affecting disclosures. “Dates of publication of periodic reports and information on submitting consolidated periodic reports in the financial year 2026,” […]

07.01.2026 07:00
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Cyprus Opportunity Energy reports no operations in 2025
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Cyprus Opportunity Energy reports no operations in 2025

C.O. Cyprus Opportunity Energy Public Company Ltd announced this week that it undertook no operational activities during 2025, as it provided an update to the market on developments relating to its business plan. The company, which trades on the New Market of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE), said the update was issued as part of […]

07.01.2026 06:00
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UN chief urges renewal of Unficyp mandate, flags violations in buffer zone
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UN chief urges renewal of Unficyp mandate, flags violations in buffer zone

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has recommended that the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (Unficyp) be renewed for a further 12 months, until January 31, 2027, while expressing concern over military violations in and around the buffer zone and the situation in Varosha. In the latest Unficyp report – covering the period […]

07.01.2026 04:24
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The music of Hans Zimmer on Cyprus stages
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The music of Hans Zimmer on Cyprus stages

After concerts in Finland, Estonia and Eastern Europe, the acclaimed symphonic orchestra The Lords of the Sounds arrives in Cyprus for a series of concerts. This January, audiences around Cyprus will have the opportunity to witness an electrifying show where iconic film music and visual effects come together to celebrate the brilliance of Hans Zimmer. […]

06.01.2026 19:41
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Cyprus to “showcase role in Europe” as it assumes EU Council presidency
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Cyprus to “showcase role in Europe” as it assumes EU Council presidency

Cyprus, which officially takes over the rotating EU Council presidency tomorrow, will use it to demonstrate what it can offer Europe, including its geostrategic importance, experience in security and cooperation and commitment to European values, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Epiphany water blessing ceremony held at Paralimni marina, Fitiris said […]

06.01.2026 16:46
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Trump administration sets meetings with oil companies over Venezuela, source says
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Trump administration sets meetings with oil companies over Venezuela, source says

The administration of President Donald Trump is planning to meet with executives from U.S. oil companies later this week to discuss boosting Venezuelan oil production after U.S. forces ousted its leader Nicolas Maduro, according to a source familiar with the matter. The meetings are crucial to the administration’s hopes of getting top U.S. oil companies […]

06.01.2026 16:13
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In Cyprus, the New Year starts when we say it does
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In Cyprus, the New Year starts when we say it does

The New Year is here. Its celebrations have come and gone, and at this time of year a peculiar feeling lingers. It is a season of new beginnings and fresh starts, yet it can be one of the most challenging months of the year. The pressure to be ‘your best version’ and step back into […]

06.01.2026 15:30
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Swiss bar in deadly blaze had missed six years of safety checks
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Swiss bar in deadly blaze had missed six years of safety checks

The Swiss bar where 40 people were killed in a fire at the New Year had not been subjected to any annual safety inspections since 2019, the mayor of the ski resort of Crans-Montana said on Tuesday. Swiss authorities have been searching for explanations for the blaze, which tore through the “Le Constellation” bar in […]

06.01.2026 15:16
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Epiphany marked with ceremony and calls for unity in across Cyprus
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Epiphany marked with ceremony and calls for unity in across Cyprus

Epiphany was celebrated with traditional splendour in Cyprus on Monday, with official events held across the island, attended by state and church officials. This year’s official Epiphany celebrations – which rotate among the coastal cities of the Republic – took place in Paphos, in the presence of President Nikos Christodoulides and Archbishop Georgios. Events began […]

06.01.2026 15:09
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