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MPs concerned over alleged human trafficking in Ayia Napa

Allegations of human trafficking and exploitation of young women working in Ayia Napa, highlighted in a recent Channel 4 documentary, were at the centre of a discussion at the House human rights committee on Monday. Committee chairwoman and Akel MP Irini Charalambides said deputy migration minister Nicholas Ioannides is expected to address the committee within […]

26.01.2026 23:22

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EU lawmakers divided over resuming work on US trade deal after Greenland crisis

The European Parliament has put off until next week a decision on whether to resume work on the EU’s trade deal with the United States, which it had suspended in protest at President Donald Trump’s demands to acquire Greenland and threats of tariffs. The parliament’s trade committee had been due to set its position in […]

26.01.2026 22:41

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Hundreds feared missing or dead trying to cross the Mediterranean in the last ten days

Hundreds of people are feared dead or missing after attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea, with reports of multiple shipwrecks in the last ten days following bad weather, the UN migration agency said on Monday. “The final toll may be significantly higher, a stark reminder that this route remains the deadliest migration corridor in the […]

26.01.2026 22:23

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European countries including UK lose measles elimination status

Britain and several other European countries have lost their measles elimination status, the World Health Organization said on Monday, after a jump in infections across the continent. Spain, Austria, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan also lost their status, and the WHO urged countries to boost vaccination rates, particularly among under-protected populations, to prevent the viral disease […]

26.01.2026 21:58

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Turkey and Hamas discuss Gaza ceasefire phase two and humanitarian conditions

Turkey’s foreign minister met Hamas officials in Ankara on Monday and discussed the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and humanitarian conditions in the enclave, a Turkish Foreign Ministry source said. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also briefed the Hamas officials about Turkey’s efforts in international platforms, including US President Donald Trump’s “Board of […]

26.01.2026 21:33

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White House: Trump does not want to see people killed on US streets

The White House said on Monday that President Donald Trump does not want to see people getting hurt or killed on the streets of the United States but will not back down from efforts to deport “violent criminal illegal aliens” from Minnesota. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt briefed reporters after the killing of 37-year-old […]

26.01.2026 21:18

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Current water influx insufficient to replenish reserves

The rainfall of the past three days was being beneficial for local water reserves, however, more rain is needed to ensure that Cyprus is navigating its way out of the drought period, the Water Development Department (WDD) said on Monday. WDD senior officer Yianna Economidou said that Cyprus’ dams currently hold 34 million cubic metres […]

26.01.2026 20:59

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Officials acknowledge teething problems with new tax system

Officials on Monday conceded certain problems have arisen with the new tax system instituted at the start of this year, but also said some of the issues have to do with lack of awareness on the part of the public. Tax Commissioner Sotiris Markidis was briefing MPs on how the new tax system is progressing, […]

26.01.2026 20:20

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Only five visually impaired people have a guide dog

Only five of the more than 2,000 visually impaired people currently living in Cyprus have a guide dog, MPs at the House human rights committee heard on Monday as they discussed two legislative proposals giving greater rights. “We have 2,000 of our fellow human beings with vision problems, who will benefit greatly from guide dogs. […]

26.01.2026 20:15

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Cult film festival coming to Limassol

The Cult & B-Movies Festival will make its 2026 comeback next month. A two-day exploration of these films that have gained an audience and timeless value will be presented in Limassol. Mark your calendars for February 7 and 8. The series of screenings will be hosted at the Polychoros Synergeio, creating the ideal setting for […]

26.01.2026 19:59

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Increased rain expected to last until end of February

Cyprus will see increased levels of rain until February 20, as part of a weather trend to be experienced across the eastern Mediterranean, the met service said on Monday. During this period, the weekly rainfall is expected to range between 25 and 100mm, with regional variations of 10 to 55mm in Cyprus, Greece and Turkey. […]

26.01.2026 19:41

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Pension reform legislation to be tabled by June

The government said on Monday it hopes to table legislation reforming the pensions system by June so the reform kicks in as of January 2027. Labour Minister Marinos Moushiouttas was taking questions from MPs while discussing the ministry’s budget for this fiscal year. The discussion quickly turned to the pensions system and the Social Insurance […]

26.01.2026 19:13

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Social workers in schools to support pupils and teachers from 2026

Plans to introduce social worker services in selected pilot schools in 2026 were announced by Education Minister Athena Michaelidou on Monday as part of efforts to tackle school violence and delinquency while strengthening pupils’ and teachers’ mental resilience. Michaelidou said the move forms part of a broader, “holistic” approach to making schools more effective and […]

26.01.2026 19:06

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Bronze age tombs discovered at Hala Sultan Tekke

Two tombs and evidence of human activity dating back to the late bronze age, 1400 BC, were discovered during excavations carried out at the Dromolaxia-Vyzakia Hala Sultan Tekke, the antiquities department said on Monday. “The tombs yielded a wealth of finds, including meticulously crafted local pottery, tools and personal adornment items,” it said. The ceilings […]

26.01.2026 18:30

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Four-year-old dies of flu

A four-year-old girl who had been admitted to Limassol general hospital on Saturday died of influenza type A on Monday, the state health services (Okypy) announced. “According to the attending physicians, the cause of death was multi-organ failure as a result of Influenza A,” Okypy spokesperson Charalambos Charilaou said. The girl had been intubated and […]

26.01.2026 18:22

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Larnaca taxi drivers call strike off

Taxi drivers in Larnaca on Monday called off an indefinite strike following “contacts with competent bodies” after expressing fury at what they described as “uncontrolled action by passenger transport applications” undercutting them. The Pancyprian federation of urban taxis said that it had held a meeting with officials from the road transport department and that it […]

26.01.2026 18:17

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Mutuum Finance (MUTM) vs Solana (SOL): analysts say one will deliver 25x ROI in 2026

The comparison between Solana (SOL) and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is increasingly showing up in 2026 upside discussions for a simple reason: SOL is already a large, widely traded Layer-1, while MUTM is still priced at presale levels with multiple near-term milestones in play. SOL offers exposure to a mature ecosystem that can still trend meaningfully […]

26.01.2026 18:10

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‘EUROPE IN CINEMA’ film series launches January 2026

The European Union National Institutes for Culture in Cyprus (EUNIC), in collaboration with the Friends of Cinema Society, proudly present “EUROPE IN CINEMA”, a year-long film series celebrating the diversity of European cinema throughout 2026. The series features a rich selection of European films spanning a wide range of genres and languages. From powerful dramas […]

26.01.2026 17:27

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North opposition leader decries ‘atomic bomb’ of corruption

Turkish Cypriot opposition political party CTP leader Sila Usar Incirli on Monday said an “atomic bomb” of corruption has been dropped on the north after a second ‘MP’ from the ruling coalition was earlier in the day accused in court of lawbreaking in relation to the “fake diploma scandal”. “Fatos Unal, the former head of […]

26.01.2026 17:17

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Mountain biking routes in Cyprus to be mapped out

A working group is being set up to map specific mountain biking routes next month, with the aim of evaluating and approving them for use. The decision was taken on Monday by the forestry department and the cycling federation, led by their heads Savvas Iezekiel and Giorgos Georgiou respectively. Iezekiel pointed out the need to […]

26.01.2026 17:09

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Demetra Holdings acquires more of its own shares

Demetra Holdings Plc on Monday announced another own shares buyback, in line with the relevant regulations of the Cyprus Stock Exchange and the circulars of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission. The company said the transaction was carried out in accordance with the authorisation granted by its annual general meeting held on June 24, 2025. […]

26.01.2026 17:04

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Israel retrieves last hostage body from Gaza in boost for Trump plan

Israel has retrieved the remains of the last remaining hostage held in Gaza, the military said on Monday, fulfilling a key condition of the initial phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war. The remains of police officer Ran Gvili have been identified and will be returned for burial, the military […]

26.01.2026 16:38

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Court dismisses heir’s demand to widow’s pension

The right to a widow’s pension is inextricably linked to the person entitled to it and cannot be transferred to their heirs, the Supreme Constitutional Court ruled on Monday. Announcing the decision, the Law Office said the court dismissed an appeal in which the appellant had requested social insurance services paid him a pension after […]

26.01.2026 16:19

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Raouna praises EU’s unity and resolve over Greenland

European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna on Monday praised the European Union’s unity and resolve in light of United States President Donald Trump’s demands that Denmark hand over sovereignty of Greenland to his country. “The EU acted with unity, with resolve, demonstrating that even in the most challenging of circumstances, it remains committed to being […]

26.01.2026 16:16

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