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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 21:00

Cyprus reports no new foot‑and‑mouth cases as testing and culling continue

No new cases of foot‑and‑mouth disease have been detected in Cyprus, a development veterinary officials described  as encouraging. Sotiria Georgiadou, senior officer and spokesperson for the Veterinary Services, said sampling continues in the three‑ and 10‑kilometer surveillance zones around the infected area, as well as in other locations. Speaking at the ZINON Coordination Center in […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 18:45

Cyprus president says new crossing points must serve both communities

Any new crossing points on the island must benefit both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, President Nikos Christodoulides has said, signaling readiness to open all four locations previously agreed during expanded Cyprus talks. Asked about Nicosia’s mayor proposing a new crossing in Kaimakli, Christodoulides said the goal is not to open a point that serves […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 17:00

Cyprus tourism hits record levels in 2025, deputy minister says

Cyprus recorded the strongest tourism performance in its history in 2025, posting all‑time highs in arrivals and revenue, the country’s deputy tourism minister has said. Presenting the ministry’s annual review, Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis said the figures confirm tourism’s role as a key pillar of economic growth and resilience. Arrivals surpassed 4.5 million visitors for […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 15:30

Cyprus president says defense‑industry sector shows strong growth

Cyprus is seeing notable growth in its defense‑industry sector, President Nikos Christodoulides said Friday, pointing to rising investment and a stronger role in Europe’s security landscape. Speaking at the opening of the third international defense and security conference in Nicosia, Christodoulides said the country is becoming a meaningful contributor to the European defense ecosystem and […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 13:37

Cyprus lawmakers seek curbs on foreign property purchases amid surge in sales

Lawmakers are examining ways to curb foreign purchases of land and buildings after new figures showed a sharp rise in property sales to non‑Cypriots in government‑controlled areas. Parliament’s Interior Committee is awaiting official data from the Interior Ministry, but a briefing submitted by the Association of Assistant Real Estate Agents reported that roughly 18,000 sale […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 12:13

Man loses €6,860 in phone scam by caller posing as Revolut official

A 50‑year‑old man lost €6,860 after being duped by a caller who claimed to be a Revolut employee, police said Friday. According to investigators, the man received a call on his mobile phone that appeared on the screen as “Revolut Bank.” The caller told him there was suspicious activity on his account and that third […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 10:45

Cyprus to Begin Foot‑and‑Mouth Vaccinations as 10,000 Doses Expected From North

Authorities in Cyprus will begin vaccinating cattle in parts of the Larnaca district after confirmed cases of foot‑and‑mouth disease, with 10,000 vaccine doses expected to arrive from the island’s northern areas today, according to statements carried by state radio. Sotira Georgiadou of the Veterinary Services said the decision followed consultations in Larnaca with expert veterinarians […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 09:15

Cyprus Election Calendar Opens for May 24 Parliamentary Vote

The election calendar for the May 24 parliamentary vote in Cyprus has officially opened, the head of the Election Service, Menelaos Vasiliou, said in remarks to Omega TV. According to Vasiliou, 27 political parties are already registered to take part in the general election. Two additional parties have applications under review; if their procedures are […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 06:28

Cyprus, Italy to draft partnership document after leaders meet in Rome

Cyprus and Italy will begin work on a joint partnership document outlining shared priorities and challenges, the two countries’ leaders said after meeting in Rome on Thursday. President Nikos Christodoulides and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said their talks underscored the close ties between the two Mediterranean states and their common strategic outlook. Christodoulides thanked […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 06:09

Weather for Friday 27th Feb

Skies will be mostly clear, though periods of cloud may still produce isolated showers and light mountain snow. Winds will remain northwest to north at 3 to 4 Beaufort, locally strengthening to 4 to 5. Seas will stay slightly rough. Temperatures will reach 13°C inland, 15°C on the coasts and 2°C in the mountains, where […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 01:57

Cyprus Public Works Department Announces Roadworks in Larnaca

The Public Works Department announced scheduled roadworks in the Larnaca district that will affect traffic later this week and through April. Maintenance on Larnaca–Nicosia highway The Larnaca District Engineer’s Office said safety‑barrier maintenance will take place Friday, Feb. 27, between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. inside the Rizoelia roundabout on the Larnaca–Nicosia highway. The inner […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 23:45

Cyprus Traffic Deaths Reach Seven Since Start of Year, Report Says

Five people have died in traffic accidents in Cyprus so far this month, Fileleftheros reported, citing police figures. The paper said another person who was seriously injured in a January crash also died in February, bringing the total number of road fatalities this year to seven. According to the report, the victims include three motorcyclists […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 21:00

Cyprus Police Arrest Five in Overnight Crime‑Prevention Sweep

Police made five arrests during overnight crime‑prevention operations carried out across Cyprus, authorities said Thursday. The coordinated patrols targeted key urban areas with the aim of deterring serious offences and maintaining public order. Police said the arrests involved a range of crimes, including burglary, theft and possession of burglary tools. Scope of the operation 318 […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 18:45

Man, 32, Arrested in Limassol Car Arson Case

Police have arrested a 32‑year‑old man in connection with an arson attack that destroyed a parked car in Limassol early Wednesday, authorities said. According to investigators, the fire broke out at around 2:40 a.m. in a vehicle belonging to a 28‑year‑old woman. The car was parked in the lot of an apartment building, where the […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 17:00

Cyprus Justice Ministry Introduces Automated Phone System to Improve Public Service

The Justice and Public Order Ministry has launched a new automated telephone centre designed to speed up and streamline how citizens contact its services, the ministry said in a statement. The system uses IVR technology — Interactive Voice Response — to route calls directly to the appropriate department. Officials say the upgrade is intended to […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 15:30

Cyprus Reviewing 110 Paphos Turkish‑Cypriot Property Leases; Most Show No Irregularities

Authorities are conducting a sample audit of Turkish‑Cypriot property leases in Paphos, with 110 municipal contracts under examination and additional cases still being reviewed, according to media reports. The Turkish‑Cypriot Property Management Service is assessing lease files both in Paphos and across Cyprus. A separate Interior Ministry team has also collected files for inspection. Early […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 14:00

Report: UK Seeks Permission to Use Lebanese Airspace for RAF Training Flights

A Lebanese newspaper says the United Kingdom has asked Beirut for permission to use Lebanese airspace for Royal Air Force training flights operating out of Cyprus. According to Al‑Akhbar, which cites senior Lebanese sources, the request concerns RAF fighter jets based at the Akrotiri air base. The aircraft would depart from and return to Cyprus, […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 12:15

Cyprus Begins First Cattle Vaccinations to Contain Foot‑and‑Mouth Outbreak

Cyprus has begun administering the first vaccinations to cattle as part of efforts to contain the spread of foot‑and‑mouth disease, authorities said Thursday. The initial phase uses 10,000 vaccine doses delivered from the island’s northern areas. A further 529,000 doses supplied by the European Commission are expected to arrive in the coming days. Priority is […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 10:45

Cyprus President to Hold Talks in Rome on Bilateral Ties, Cyprus Issue and EU Presidency Priorities

President Nikos Christodoulides will begin a two‑day official visit to Rome, where discussions will focus on Cyprus–Italy relations, the Cyprus issue and priorities for Cyprus’ upcoming presidency of the Council of the European Union. The president is scheduled to meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at 14:30, followed by joint statements. On Friday, he will […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 09:15

Cyprus Authorities Seize Large Haul of Untaxed Tobacco Near Buffer Zone

Cypriot authorities have confiscated a significant quantity of untaxed tobacco products after stopping a pickup truck near the buffer zone on the southern outskirts of Nicosia, officials said Thursday. According to the Customs Department, police intercepted the vehicle on Wednesday. The driver, a 75‑year‑old Greek Cypriot, was taken in for questioning after officers discovered a […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 06:32

Cyprus Police Probe New Online Scam Involving Fake Supermarket Messages

Cyprus police are investigating a new case of online fraud involving text messages that falsely claim to come from a supermarket offering customers the chance to redeem loyalty‑card points. According to the announcement, the messages include a link directing recipients to a fake website, where users are prompted to enter personal information, bank‑card details and […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 06:27

Thursday Weather – 26 Feb – Passing Showers, Mountain Snow and Falling Temperatures

Periods of mostly clear weather in Cyprus on Thursday will alternate with increasing cloud, bringing isolated showers and light snow at higher elevations, the Meteorological Service said. Winds will blow mainly from the northwest to north, starting light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort, strengthening later to moderate and locally strong at 4 to […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 23:45

Cyprus President Joins “Alliance of the Willing” Call Marking Four Years Since Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

President Nikos Christodoulides took part Wednesday in a virtual meeting of leaders from the “Alliance of the Willing,” held to mark four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the government said in a written statement. The teleconference was co‑chaired by the presidents of France and the United Kingdom’s prime minister. As a country that has […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 21:00

Cyprus, Italy Deepen Cooperation on Housing Policy and Civil Protection, Interior Minister Says

Cyprus’ Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou held separate meetings in Rome on Wednesday with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Matteo Salvini and Minister for Civil Protection and Maritime Policies Nello Musumeci, discussing housing policy and civil‑protection cooperation ahead of Cyprus’ 2026 EU Council Presidency. Housing: Call for Stronger EU Support Housing […]

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