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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 11:16

Seven arrested overnight during nationwide police operations

Seven people were arrested for offences including driving without a licence, ignoring a uniformed officer’s instructions, traffic violations, illegal employment, and unlawful residency on Thursday night, police said on Friday. Police conducted organised patrols across urban areas, stopping 234 vehicles, checking 274 drivers and passengers, and inspecting 29 premises, resulting in three complaints for operating […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 11:15

Fiduciary association aims to boost Cyprus’ global image

The Cyprus Fiduciary Association (CYFA) on Friday announced new targets and actions to upgrade the administrative services sector, with particular emphasis on strengthening Cyprus’ international image as a reliable business centre. The president of CYFA, Costas Christoforou, and the director general, Christoforos Ioannou, briefed the media on the association’s work and mission. They outlined the […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 11:10

Drunk driver arrested after crashing into police cars

A drunk driver was arrested for multiple traffic violations on Thursday, including colliding with two patrol vehicles, police said on Friday. Around 6.40pm, police pursued a vehicle in Aradippou after the 38-year-old driver failed to stop his car, ran a red light and collided with two patrol vehicles before police apprehended him after he drove […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 10:59

Cyprus to limit property sales to foreign buyers under new law

Lawmakers on the House Interior Committee on Thursday urged that a legislative proposal regulating the purchase of real estate by foreigners be brought to the plenary for a vote before parliament dissolves ahead of the elections. Committee chairman Aristos Damianou (Akel) said his party had prepared a comprehensive bill to address property acquisitions by third-country […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 10:59

Storm damage forces closure of Ayios Tychonas coastal path

Emergency works are needed on the Ayios Tychonas coastal walkway, Amathus municipality said on Friday after a severe sea storm caused further damage to an already deteriorated site. The walkway, one of the most frequented coastal paths in Limassol, has suffered extensive wear after decades without comprehensive maintenance. The latest storm damage intensified safety concerns, […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 10:56

Cyta budget approved as firm forecasts €450m in annual revenue

Parliament on Thursday approved Cyta’s €597.9 million budget for 2026 with 33 votes in favour, while also backing an amendment that requires prior scrutiny by the House Finance Committee before 17 senior officer posts can be filled. The state telecommunications authority’s budget forecasts revenues of €450.6m, including €438m from services and products, €9.87m from operating […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 10:49

Nicoletta Kolombourda joins Lidl Germany – Sofia Ouzounidou takes over as Chief People Officer in Cyprus and Greece

Lidl Cyprus announces the international development of Nicoletta Kolombourda, who will assume the duties of Chief People Officer in Lidl Germany, the group’s largest market worldwide, as of March 1. This move is a practical recognition of Nicoletta Kolombourda’s successful 10-year career in Cyprus and Greece. With a focus on people, she has contributed significantly […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 10:41

A street food experience at The Roost at Limassol Greens

The Roost, the street food restaurant located at the Clubhouse of Limassol Greens, introduces a contemporary casual dining concept to Limassol. Set within the city’s new golf resort, just minutes from the Marina and the historic centre, gastronomy connects naturally with landscape and atmosphere. The green fairways and open views towards the Akrotiri Salt Lake […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 10:41

FMD vaccinations expand to 10km zone

Vaccinations against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) continued on Friday in livestock farms to include those within the 10km surveillance zone, as authorities intensified efforts to contain the outbreak that has placed Cyprus under emergency animal health measures. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou confirmed that vaccinations of cattle in the three-kilometre protection zone have been completed, while inoculations […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 10:21

Christodoulides meets Eni chief with Kronos decision pending

President Nikos Christodoulides met the chief executive officer of Italian energy giant Eni, Claudio Descalzi, in Rome on Friday, with the company’s final investment decision pending regarding planned extraction of natural gas from the Kronos gas field, located in Block 6 of Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The meeting comes after Christodoulides had earlier said […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 10:08

What happened to Rehan Azhar? Tracking a Peshawar boxer’s journey through Pakistan’s boxing circuit

The question comes up periodically on online forums. What happened to Muhammad Rehan Azhar? The Peshawar boxer compiled a 1-2 professional record before vanishing from public view. No fight announcements. No social media updates. No news coverage. Just a name in the record books and unanswered questions. His story mirrors a pattern familiar across Pakistani […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 10:04

EAC workers strike over ‘erratic’ govt policy, Cyta expansion into energy

Workers at the electricity authority (EAC) went on strike for two hours on Friday morning protesting what they described as “erratic” policies followed by the government in the energy sector and plans to allow the Cyprus telecommunications authority (Cyta) to enter the energy market. Trade unions addressed a letter to EAC general manager Adonis Yiasemides, […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 10:00

Village museum celebrates Cyprus nature

“As the valley comes alive with the vibrant colours of blooming almond trees,” says the Bee and Embroidery Museum in Kato Drys, “we can’t help but feel festive, and we’d love for you to be part of the celebration.” As such, it organises the Almond Blossoms and the Bee Travels event this weekend. From 10am […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 09:31

Ustel meets Erdogan amid rumours of early election

Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Thursday evening, with rumours abounding that he intended to use the meeting to gain Erdogan’s blessing to hold early legislative elections in the north. No mention of any election was made in Ustel’s statement after the election, with his office […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 09:30

Cyprus’ heart-breaking 43

Have you seen the sign at the start of the Larnaca-Nicosia highway? It’s been there for years – occasionally painted and modernised, but very much an iconic part of the Cyprus’ landscape. It’s a simple semi-circle divided into coloured sections, with an arrow that can be moved from the green of LOW all the way […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 09:21

Poland joins European push to restrict social media for children

Poland plans to introduce new legislation to ban social media for children under 15 years of age and will hold platforms responsible for age verification, Education Minister Barbara Nowacka told Bloomberg News in an interview published on Friday. The ruling Civic Coalition will present the draft outline on Friday, with fines planned for platforms that […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 09:15

Trump could take Cyprus issue seriously if linked to Greenland

By Theo Theophanous and Takis Christodoulou Sometimes in politics and diplomacy thinking outside the box can yield results. Cyprus happens to be host to two sovereign British bases that with the assistance and support of the Cyprus government could serve as a model for President Trump’s ambitions in Greenland. President Trump has had to alter […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 08:39

Today’s weather: Chilly, with snow on the mountains

Friday’s weather is expected to be markedly colder than recent days, with temperatures only set to reach 13 degrees Celsius inland, 15 degrees Celsius on the coast, and two degrees Celsius in the mountains, where light snowfall is expected. Rain is forecast to fall in lower ground, though clear skies are expected overnight, with overnight […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 08:15

UK’s Starmer  suffers embarrassing defeat as Greens seize Labour stronghold

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party suffered an embarrassing election defeat on Friday in an area of Greater Manchester that it had dominated for almost a century, a loss that underscores the breakdown of Britain’s two-party politics. The loss in one of Labour’s safest seats, in the biggest electoral test in almost a year, puts […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 08:02

Cyprus investment firms told to report on cross-border services

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued a circular directing Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs) to complete an electronic questionnaire regarding their cross-border activity during the 2025 calendar year. This reporting exercise has been initiated by the European Securities and Markets Authority and targets firms providing investment services in other member states of the […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 08:00

Pakistan bombs targets in Afghan cities, minister calls it ‘open war’

Pakistan bombed Taliban government targets in Afghanistan’s major cities overnight, officials from both countries said on Friday, with Pakistan’s defence minister describing the conflict as “open war”. Security sources in Pakistan said the strikes involved air and ground strikes against Taliban posts, headquarters and ammunition depots in multiple sectors along the border. Both sides reported […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 07:52

Seven hours of questions: Hillary Clinton denies Epstein ties, slams conspiracy claims

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told a congressional committee on Thursday that she did not remember ever meeting the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and had no information to share about his criminal activities. “I do not recall ever encountering Mr. Epstein. I never flew on his plane or visited his island, homes […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 07:40

EU trade surplus with US hits €200bn as exports climb

The European Union exported €554.0 billion worth of goods to the United States and imported €354.4 billion during 2025, resulting in a €199.6 billion trade surplus, according to Eurostat. Compared with 2024, both exports and imports increased by 3.4 per cent and 4.8 per cent respectively, reflecting continued strength in transatlantic trade. In the first […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: tourism, Keravnos, Eurobank, CySEC, cyberattacks

Cyprus’ tourism sector posted a record year in 2025, with its share of GDP rising to 14 per cent from 13.1 per cent, emphasising its role as a core contributor to economic growth, Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis said on Thursday. Presenting the Deputy Ministry’s annual report, Koumis said the industry had once again proven its […]

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