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Cyprus launches EU‑funded program for assisted voluntary returns of third‑country nationals

Cyprus’ Department of Migration is implementing a new program to support assisted voluntary returns for third‑country nationals, the Deputy Ministry…

20.01.2026 16:33

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Aston Martin Chairman Stroll sees ‘development journey’ in F1 overhaul

Aston Martin Executive Chairman Lawrence Stroll said on Tuesday the team is set to embark on a “development journey” as Formula One readies for its biggest technical overhaul in decades. Speaking in Tokyo at an event to launch Aston Martin’s partnership with Honda, Stroll had high hopes for the team’s new power unit but acknowledged […]

20.01.2026 16:27

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EU launches excessive deficit procedure for Finland over fiscal breach

The EU’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council on Tuesday decided to launch an excessive deficit procedure for Finland after its state deficit breached the limits set under EU fiscal rules. The decision was taken by ECOFIN, which determined that Finland’s deficit had exceeded the 3 per cent of GDP threshold established by the Stability and […]

20.01.2026 16:21

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‘We are all we have’

In an island-first, a Greek-language Cyprus feature film will premiere later this month at the Sundance Film Festival in the US – one of the leading film festivals on the globe. Drama Hold Onto Me, revolves around the story of a young girl and her estranged father. The two find themselves in a fragile process […]

20.01.2026 15:30

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Shots fired at physiotherapy clinic in Paphos

Police are investigating after damage caused by gunfire was reported at a physiotherapy clinic in Timi, Paphos, on Tuesday morning. The 27-year-old owner reported that at around 11am a window and the wall opposite the entrance of the clinic had been damaged, likely by one or more shots. Officers attended the scene and are conducting […]

20.01.2026 15:19

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Why Iceland never lets you forget where you are

Even after several days on the trail, the environment keeps reminding you of its presence. This isn’t because Iceland is dramatic at every moment. It’s because it removes the layers that usually insulate hikers from their surroundings. When those layers are gone, the land stays close, and you never forget where you are. There is […]

20.01.2026 15:18

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Two babies successfully given cochlear implants

Two babies aged seven months received cochlear implants at the hearing implants centre of Nicosia general hospital on Tuesday. The procedures were completed safely and mark a significant development in paediatric ear surgery. The centre has adopted the latest international guidelines, reducing the minimum age for implantation from nine to six months. Early implantation provides […]

20.01.2026 15:16

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Eurobank outlines strategy for Cyprus banking landscape

Eurobank set out its strategy for the evolving banking environment in Cyprus during the 13th Banking, Payments and Fintech Forum and Expo in Nicosia, which took place earlier this week. During its participation, the bank focused on three key pillars, namely digital transformation, consolidation, and international expansion . The new banking landscape, shaped by accelerated […]

20.01.2026 15:15

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Why the Tour du Mont Blanc is less wild than it looks

On paper, it sounds remote, rugged, and demanding. On the ground, the experience is different. The Tour du Mont Blanc is not wild in the way many hikers imagine. It is structured, supported, and carefully managed. That does not make it weak or artificial, but it does change what kind of challenge it actually offers. […]

20.01.2026 15:06

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Israel demolishes buildings in UN Palestinian agency’s East Jerusalem compound

Israel demolished structures inside the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency’s East Jerusalem compound on Tuesday after seizing the site last year, in an act condemned by the agency as a violation of international law. Surrounded by Israeli forces, bulldozers razed several large buildings and other smaller structures inside the United Nations Relief and Works Agency’s compound, […]

20.01.2026 14:58

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Türkiye draws 12.4 billion dollars in foreign direct investment in first 11 months of 2025

Foreign direct investment into Türkiye reached 12.4 billion dollars in the first 11 months of 2025, with the Netherlands, Kazakhstan…

20.01.2026 14:48

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Union urges members to join police reform protests

Trade union Isotita’s police branch on Tuesday called on its members from all branches to join the protest over the recently announced police reform to be held outside the House on Wednesday. “The unilateral decision of the police leadership, to impose (…) the transition from the 12×36 to 11×37 schedule from January 1 is not […]

20.01.2026 14:34

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Greece, Israel to cooperate on anti-drone systems, cybersecurity, Greek minister says

Greece will cooperate with Israel on anti-drone systems and cybersecurity, Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said on Tuesday after meeting his Israeli counterpart in Athens. “We agreed to exchange views and know-how to be able to deal with drones and in particular swarms of unmanned vehicles and groups of unmanned subsea vehicles,” Dendias said in […]

20.01.2026 14:21

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Unity the EU’s ‘greatest strength’ Christodoulides tells MEPs

Unity is the European Union’s greatest strength and “only by acting together, across institutions and across member states, can we translate unity into action”, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. He was outlining Cyprus’ priorities during its presidency of the council of the EU to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Christodoulides said the Cyprus EU […]

20.01.2026 14:20

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AI-driven approach to bus tracking takes first prize at Cyprus Transport Hackathon

A persistent flaw in Cyprus’ public transport tracking systems took centre stage at the first Cyprus Transport Hackathon, where a multidisciplinary team won first prize with an artificial-intelligence solution designed to compensate for unreliable GPS signals on buses. The one-day hackathon, held on January 17, 2026, at Strovolos municipal hall, formed part of a national […]

20.01.2026 13:35

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Opap Cyprus appoints Panayiotis Georgiou as legal manager

Opap Cyprus, a member of the Allwyn group, has moved to strengthen its administrative structure with the appointment of lawyer Panayiotis Georgiou as legal manager, entrusting him with the supervision of the group’s legal services in Cyprus. The appointment forms part of a broader strategic plan led by chief executive Alexandros Davos, as the company […]

20.01.2026 12:38

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Square One launches 500+ new homes in 2026

Delivering one of Limassol’s largest residential pipelines while addressing affordability and building the city’s largest private build to rent portfolio Square One is entering a defining chapter in its growth. In one of the most significant residential announcements in Limassol’s recent history, the developer has confirmed the launch of more than 500 new homes across […]

20.01.2026 12:16

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Jordan Extends Residency Permits for Foreign Visitors to Three Months

Jordan has extended temporary residency permits for foreign visitors to three months, up from one month, in a move officials…

20.01.2026 12:14

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Book review: Comic bardolatry seems to be on the up

It strikes me that colder, darker days require more laughter than the brightness and warmth of most of the Cypriot year. Fortunately, as a side-effect of my decision that the complete works of PG Wodehouse would make excellent bedtime reading for my son, I discovered the existence of the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize, and with […]

20.01.2026 12:00

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Audit slams housing finance agency IT failure as ‘strategic breakdown’

The failure of the housing finance agency to implement a new banking information system represents a serious strategic breakdown, auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou said on Tuesday. He warned that prolonged delays, weak oversight and unlawful decisions have entrenched dependence on external providers, imposed heavy costs on the public purse and have left the organisation technologically exposed. […]

20.01.2026 11:58

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CySEC issues new guidance on digital resilience for financial firms

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued new guidance aimed at strengthening how financial firms in Cyprus handle digital risks and technology-related disruptions. The circular targets a wide range of regulated entities, including investment firms, trading venues, fund managers and crypto-asset providers, and focuses on improving digital resilience across the financial sector. CySEC […]

20.01.2026 11:50

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Police union chief warns Cyprus losing ground to organised crime

The president of police union Isotita, Nikos Loizides, launched a polemic on police leadership and the state’s handling of organised crime on Tuesday, following a violent confrontation near police headquarters in Larnaca. Taking to the dais on Sigma television after Saturday’s incident, Loizides said the events exposed serious failures at the highest levels of policing. […]

20.01.2026 11:29

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Blood reserves running low, health ministry issues plea

Reserves of blood and its derivatives are running low, prompting the health ministry on Tuesday to renew its plea for donors to come forward. In a press release, the health ministry said new donors were fewer and needs were increasing, including for transfusions and derivatives, such as red blood cells, plasma and platelets, for treatment, […]

20.01.2026 11:16

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Why hiking in Slovenia rarely feels overwhelming

Even when the terrain rises and the scenery becomes dramatic, the experience stays manageable. This isn’t because Slovenia lacks challenge. It’s because the country quietly limits the kinds of pressure that wear hikers down. Understanding why hiking here rarely feels overwhelming helps explain why so many people find it comfortable without finding it dull. The […]

20.01.2026 11:13

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