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Tsitsipas eyes fresh start in 2026 after injury-hit season

Stefanos Tsitsipas said he is hoping to rediscover his best tennis in 2026 after a back injury disrupted his campaign last year. The former world number three played only two singles rubbers for Greece in the Davis Cup in September following a second-round exit at the U.S. Open the previous month, before taking time off […]

02.01.2026 10:34

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Michael Jackson tribute show arrives in Cyprus

A world-famous Michael Jackson tribute show is coming to Cyprus this January, bringing back the tunes, dance moves and spirit of the pop king. His most renowned understudy, Sergio Cortes, takes on the role of paying homage to Michael Jackson and he is getting ready for two shows next month. On January 10 in Nicosia […]

02.01.2026 09:57

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Today, Cyprus makes babies!

And the weather is stacking those odds… Across the west – including Cyprus – the most common day for conception is, apparently, January 2! Not, says the research, because we’re feeling particularly amorous (most of us are nursing hangovers and wondering why our resolutions have already gone down the tube!). But because we’re at that […]

02.01.2026 09:30

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Car catches fire in Yeroskipou

A car caught fire shortly before midnight on Thursday in the Paphos district village of Yeroskipou, fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said on Friday. The fire brigade was informed of the fire at 11.57pm, with a fire engine being deployed to see to the incident. Kettis said the car suffered “extensive damage” to its engine […]

02.01.2026 09:13

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Shots fired at hotel in Limassol

The police on Friday said they have launched an investigation after shots were fired at a hotel in Limassol on Thursday evening. The incident occurred shortly after 6pm, with the police saying that two people riding on a motorcycle fired “multiple shots” at the hotel, with the bullets hitting the building’s façade. The shots, the […]

02.01.2026 09:10

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Paphos couple arrested after stolen laptops and phones found in flat

A 45-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman from Paphos were both arrested after seven stolen laptops, seven stolen mobile phones, and other stolen goods were found in their apartment, the police said on Friday. The pair were arrested on Thursday afternoon, with the police saying that the arrests came about “as part of an assessment […]

02.01.2026 09:04

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Water tank falls on car in high winds

A water tank weighing a tonne and a half fell on a parked car as high winds hit Cyprus on Thursday. The tank fell off the top of a block of flats in the northern Nicosia suburb of Ortakoy at around 3.45pm. According to the Turkish Cypriot police, the fire brigade was deployed to the […]

02.01.2026 08:59

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Cyprus’ first baby of 2026 born in Limassol

The first baby to be born in Cyprus in 2026 was born in Limassol at 2.25am on New Year’s Day. The baby is a girl and was born at a private hospital in the city. Her parents are Russian nationals who live in Cyprus. Both the baby and the mother are said to be in […]

02.01.2026 08:54

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Kombos offers condolences for ‘tragedy’ in Crans Montana

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Thursday evening said he had contacted his Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis to offer his condolences in the aftermath of an fire at a bar in the ski resort of Crans Montana which killed around 50 people and injured around 100. He described the incident as a “tragedy” and said that […]

02.01.2026 08:49

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Cyprus firms dominate EU cross-border investment market

Cyprus was the leading EU base for firms providing cross-border investment services to retail clients during 2024, according to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). This followed an analysis of the reported year, which was conducted with national regulators, in order to strengthen supervision and investor protection across the EU and EEA. The study […]

02.01.2026 08:30

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North’s controversial fibreoptic internet deal becomes law in Turkey

A controversial deal signed between the north’s ruling coalition and Turkish telecommunications company Turk Telekom which will see Turkish Cypriot taxpayers expend €110 million for the provision of fibreoptic internet infrastructure has been signed into law in Turkey. The deal appeared in Turkey’s official government gazette, with Turk Telekom’s chief executive officer hailing the move. […]

02.01.2026 08:27

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Christodoulides calls Zelenskiy as Council of EU presidency begins

President Nikos Christodoulides held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday evening – the first international call held upon Cyprus’ assumption of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency. Christodoulides said that he and Zelenskiy had “discussed the latest developments in the efforts for a lasting and viable peace” following Zelenskiy’s […]

02.01.2026 08:11

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Today’s weather: Overcast but dry, cold night ahead

Friday’s weather is expected to be cloudy but no rain is expected to fall, with temperatures set to rise to 13 degrees Celsius inland, 15 degrees Celsius on the coasts, and just a chilly two degrees Celsius in the mountains. Overnight, the skies are expected to clear, with temperatures set to drop to a bracing […]

02.01.2026 07:54

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ECB warns central bank independence key to price stability

The European Central Bank has warned that weakening central bank independence risks undermining price stability, as new research reviewing 50 years of global data showed that independent central banks are consistently better at controlling inflation. The analysis, published in an ECB blog, examined the performance of 155 central banks over half a century to assess […]

02.01.2026 07:30

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Keve training to help businesses win over customers

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced an intensive educational seminar titled From Salesperson to Sales Consultant: Creating Added Value for Every Customer. The seminar will take place in Nicosia on February 3, 2026, and aims to equip professionals with the methodologies required to navigate a rapidly evolving market environment. Hosted at […]

02.01.2026 07:00

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Cyprus industrial prices hold steady despite monthly dip

Cyprus’ Index of Industrial Output Prices remained stable year on year in November 2025, according to a report from the state statistical service (Cystat). The index reached 122.1 units in November 2025, based on 2021 as the base year set at 100 units. This marked a decrease of 0.7 per cent compared to October 2025. […]

02.01.2026 06:30

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Leeds hold Liverpool to goalless draw at Anfield

Liverpool could only manage a 0-0 New Year’s Day draw with Leeds United on Thursday that cost Arne Slot’s men precious points in the Premier League title race. Holders Liverpool are fourth in the standings with 33 points after 19 games, 12 behind leaders Arsenal, while Leeds are 16th with 21 points, seven above the […]

01.01.2026 21:39

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Aladdin and 1001 Nights on ice

Fittingly arriving during one of the coldest months of the year, the impressive ice show Aladdin and Other Famous Stories from 1001 Nights is reaching Cyprus this February. Based on the oriental fairy tale 1001 Nights by Shahrazad and Aladdin, the performance will bring the stories to life through acrobats dancing on ice. Mark your […]

01.01.2026 19:44

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Ethereum price prediction: ETH eyes $3K while this new crypto is poised for 25x upside

As crypto prices today hover near key resistance levels, many investors are reassessing where the next wave of growth may come from. Ethereum has once again moved close to a major psychological zone, but market commentators suggest that size can work against upside. This is why some investors looking at what crypto to buy now […]

01.01.2026 18:10

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New York Mayor Mamdani sworn in with progressive agenda ahead

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s mayor in the first minutes of the New Year on Thursday at the historic City Hall subway station, with his wife Rama Duwaji standing by his side. Mamdani, a democratic socialist who was elected last November, was a trailblazing candidate and is expected by many in the city of […]

01.01.2026 16:55

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Several reported killed in Iran protests over economic woes

Several people were killed during unrest in Iran on Thursday, an Iranian news agency and a rights group reported, as the biggest protests to hit the country for three years over soaring inflation sparked violence in several provinces. The semi-official Fars news agency cited a “source with knowledge” as saying several people were killed in […]

01.01.2026 16:35

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Argentine FA in turmoil ahead of World Cup over mystery villa and dirty money claims

In March 2024, retired Argentine soccer star Carlos Tevez published a tweet hinting at something suspicious going on in a Buenos Aires suburb. The treasurer of the Argentine Football Association, Tevez claimed, was making many trips to Pilar, where he implied the soccer official had buried bags of money and kept a collection of antique […]

01.01.2026 16:20

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State of Cyprus’ cemeteries ‘not very encouraging’

The state of cemeteries in Cyprus is “not very encouraging”, the bicommunal technical committee on cultural heritage’s Turkish Cypriot co-chairman Ali Tuncay said on Thursday. He was speaking to the north’s Tak news agency after his committee was last year tasked with the restoration of cemeteries across the island as a confidence-building measure announced by […]

01.01.2026 15:17

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Cyprus problem is ‘Europe’s responsibility, Metsola says

European Parliament president Roberta Metsola on Thursday said that efforts to solve the Cyprus problem are “Europe’s responsibility”. “It is not a responsibility which falls solely on Cyprus. It is Europe’s responsibility. There is a sense that progress is possible. By providing political support, reinforcing confidence-building measures, and maintaining a steady European focus, parliament is […]

01.01.2026 14:59

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