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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 06:30

Cyprus shipping chamber briefs members on tax reform

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) held its February members’ meeting this week, during which members were briefed on the new Cyprus tax reform framework. According to an update from the chamber on Thursday, the meeting provided an opportunity for participants to gain insight into the legislative changes and their expected impact on businesses active within […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 06:00

UK business optimism jumps as year-long slump ends

Sentiment in Britain’s business and professional services sector became markedly less negative in the current quarter, ending more than a year of declines, but consumer-facing businesses remain downbeat, a survey showed on Thursday. The Confederation of British Industry’s quarterly services sector survey showed that optimism for business and professional services businesses jumped to -3 in […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 04:24

Tal Dilian convicted in Greece over Predator spyware scandal

Tal Dilian, the Israeli national who in 2021 was cleared of all charges relating to the case of the ‘spy van’ in Larnaca, is among four people found guilty by a court in Greece in relation to illegal surveillance. The Israeli entrepreneur and three others were handed lengthy jail sentences by a Greek court. In […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 04:20

Our View: Undermining the UN on the Cyprus issue

Ever since the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin, published her article about the peace process in which she expressed the view that more preparation was needed before a resumption of the talks, she has been criticised by President Nikos Christodoulides, his spokesman and the negotiator. It is very difficult to understand why the […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 23:26

Melania Trump to chair a meeting of the UN Security Council, White House says

First lady Melania Trump will chair a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Monday as the U.S. takes over the monthly rotating presidency, the White House said. Melania Trump will emphasize education as a way to advance tolerance and world peace at the meeting, which will be the first time a sitting American […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 22:59

Man swindled out of almost €7,000 in phone scam

Police on Thursday were investigating a complaint by a person reporting to have been swindled out of nearly €7,000 from a caller pretending to be working with Revolut. Authorities said the victim, a man aged 50 from Emba village in Paphos district, was scammed out of €6,860 when an unknown person called him on his […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 22:36

Israel welcomes upcoming launch of joint maritime cybersecurity centre in Cyprus

The coming launch of a joint cybersecurity centre in Cyprus represents “a milestone” in reinforcing cyber resilience in the maritime sector in the Mediterranean, the Israeli government noted on Thursday. In a statement, Israel’s National Cyber Directorate referred to the planned operation of the Maritime Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (MCCE) in Cyprus. The centre, to […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 21:27

Pakistan, Afghan forces clash after days of hostilities

Pakistani and Afghan border forces clashed on Thursday night after the Taliban launched what it called retaliatory strikes on Pakistani installations, sharply escalating tensions after days of cross-border hostilities. Afghan forces opened fire on posts in Pakistan’s mountainous northwest, sparking more than two hours of fighting before Pakistani troops retaliated, Pakistani officials said, speaking on […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 21:18

The southwest entrance of Athalassa park temporarily closed for roadworks

The southwest entrance road to Athalassa park, located on Kalamon avenue near the Karaiskakio Foundation, will close for road works from 7am on Friday, February 27, until 7am on Saturday, February 28, the forestry department announced. The department apologised for any inconvenience and thanked the public for understanding.

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 21:17

UN expert on Palestinian territories denounces ‘toxic’ attacks against her

The U.N. expert on the Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, denounced on Thursday what she described as “toxic” attacks impacting her personal life and work, after a number of European states called for her resignation. In recent weeks Germany, France, Italy and others have called for Albanese to step down over her criticism of Israel. Albanese, […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 20:59

House eases public gatherings law after backlash

The House on Thursday evening amended the law on public gatherings and parades, softening up some of its provisions which critics had descried as draconian. The vote garnered 29 votes in favour, while Akel MPs abstained, arguing the changes do not go far enough. The amending bill that passed had been tabled by Nicosia MP […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 19:25

Concert inspired by majestic nature

Spring is a particularly beautiful season in Cyprus. For a short while, blossoming flowers are in abundance, fields turn green and nature is simply majestic. With this in mind, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra presents a special musical evening, in Dali, presenting pieces that are inspired by the beauty of nature and a Norwegian folk legend. […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 18:54

Surprise audit flags hospital delays and equipment failures

People having to wait long hours before being admitted as inpatients, malfunctioning equipment and irregular paperwork, were some of the findings of a surprise inspection at state hospitals discussed in parliament on Thursday. The unannounced visit by Audit Office functionaries had taken place around midnight on the evening of September 30 last year. They visited […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 18:29

Lawmakers debate ban on electric scooters amid safety concerns

A proposal to ban electric scooters outright was placed before the House transport committee on Thursday, following a recent series of fatal and serious accidents. The bill was submitted by Dipa MP and committee chair Alekos Tryfonidis, who told colleagues that enforcement failures and persistent violations had turned scooters into a public safety risk. “The […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 18:18

Health committee presses for modernisation as Okypy warns wage burden threatens autonomy

Members of the House health committee on Thursday called for further modernisation of public hospitals during discussions on the annual budget of the state health services organisation, Okypy, with political parties stressing that the sustainability of the general health system (Gesy) depends on a strong public sector. Speaking after the session, Disy MP Charalambos Pazaros […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 18:10

Longest Ethereum dip since 2022 ignored by whales as new inflows appear in Mutuum Finance

Ethereum is experiencing its longest weekly losing streak since 2022, with price pressure mounting as whale participation declines and liquidity tightens around key levels. While large-cap assets face renewed uncertainty, on-chain data also show selective capital movement into smaller DeFi protocols, including Mutuum Finance, reflecting uneven positioning across the market. Ethereum records sixth consecutive weekly […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 17:42

KEPAKY Centre honours Lidl Cyprus for supporting its social work mission

On Friday, February 20, the non-profit organisation Andreas Sofocleous Centre for Provision of Social Services (KEPAKY) awarded an honorary distinction to the Lidl Cyprus team, recognising the company’s substantial and consistent contribution to the Organisation’s social work. This marks the second time that Lidl Cyprus has received this recognition, which underlines the depth and consistency […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 17:40

Ustel denies claims he took £300k bribe to build cable car in Kyrenia

The north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel on Thursday denied claims that he had taken a bribe of £300,000 to help facilitate the construction of a cable car in Kyrenia. The claim had been made by social media journalist Serdinc Maypa, who released a sound recording of a telephone conversation in which an unnamed businessman made […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 17:38

EAC customer service centres to close Friday morning due to work stoppage

Customer service centres and offices of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) will remain closed from 7.45am to 10am on Friday, February 27, due to a work stoppage announced by the organisation’s four trade unions, the authority said on Thursday. The EAC announced that public services will resume after 10am, stressing that the work stoppage […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 17:18

Palmas heralds Syops reform with pay rises and extended service

The government tabled legislation on Thursday to substantially upgrade the institution of contract soldiers (Syops) extending their service life, improving pay and creating clear pathways for promotion, in a bid to stabilise staffing and operational readiness of the national guard. The bill was presented to the House defence committee by Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas, who […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 16:50

‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ as police probe continues into missing TNT

The defence ministry is awaiting police findings it hopes will conclude the investigation into 13.6 kilograms of TNT that went missing during a national guard training exercise, Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas announced on Thursday. Speaking after fresh scrutiny of the case, Palmas said the police remained the critical factor in locating the missing explosives. “The […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 16:30

Cyprus bank deposits fall by €850m in sharp January decline

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Thursday reported a sharp net decrease of €851.2 million in total deposits for January 2026, even as annual loan growth accelerated. According to the CBC’s latest MFIs deposits and loans statistics report, total deposits in January 2026 recorded a net decrease of €851.2 million, compared with a net […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 16:00

Almost 8,000 died on migration routes in 2025 but toll likely far higher

Almost 8,000 people died or went missing last year on perilous migration routes such as across the Mediterranean and Horn of Africa, but the real toll is likely far higher as cuts in funding have hit humanitarian access and tracking of deaths, a U.N. agency said. Legal pathways for migration are shrinking, pushing more people […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 15:53

US Justice Department accused of withholding Trump-related Epstein files

A top Democrat in Congress accused the Justice Department on Wednesday of withholding FBI interviews with a woman who accused President Donald Trump of sexually abusing her as a minor from its public release of documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Representative Robert Garcia, the senior Democrat on the House of Representatives […]

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