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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 16:47

Turkish Cypriots deliver 10,000 foot and mouth vaccines

A total of 10,000 doses of the foot and mouth disease vaccine sent to the Republic by the Turkish Cypriots have been delivered and received, the north’s ‘agriculture ministry’ said on Wednesday. ‘Minister’ Huseyin Cavus had said on Tuesday that a total of 20,000 doses were to be delivered, with the ‘ministry’ saying on Wednesday […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 16:42

Councillor donates 14 cleaning carts to Paphos municipality

Alexandros Jiang, a Cypriot with Chinese heritage, has donated 14 cleaning handcarts to the Paphos municipality to help keep the city clean. The handcarts, worth €1,800 each, were ordered from China and were presented during a ceremony in town hall square to mayor Angelos Onisiforou. Jiang said he was happy to help with keeping the […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 16:39

Cyprus economy’s ‘foreign engine’ raises fears of investment flight

The Cyprus Fiscal Council announced on Wednesday that national public debt remains on a downward trajectory and is expected to fall below the threshold of 60 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) once official figures for 2025 are finalised. “The downward trend of the debt will continue in 2026 and probably in 2027,” estimated […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 16:21

Alpha Bank Cyprus backs family office ecosystem

Alpha Bank Cyprus participated as a platinum sponsor in the Members’ Meeting of F.O.C. Family Office Connect Cyprus Ltd, according to an announcement released on Wednesday. The event was held as part of the New Year’s Members Dinner and brought together leading figures from the Family Office community and senior financial executives for dialogue on […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 16:19

Govt rejects prospect of cutting pensions for high earners

The government is against the idea of cutting pensions, even for the highest earners, Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said on Wednesday. He was speaking after a meeting of government officials and trade union leaders, and said that while an actuarial study into the matter of Cyprus’ pension bill had “given … the option” of reducing […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 16:11

EU strategic autonomy depends on regional strength, says Finance Minister

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Wednesday presented the priorities of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU regarding Cohesion Policy to the European Parliament Committee on Regional Development. “Geography cannot determine opportunities,” Keravnos underlined during the opening of the session. “Agriculture and livestock farming must remain a key element of Cohesion Policy,” he […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 15:35

Cyprus struggles to close wide gender gap in elderly pensions

Women in Cyprus receive 29 per cent lower pensions than men Women aged 65 and over in Cyprus received pensions 29 per cent lower on average than men in 2024, according to Eurostat, placing the country above the EU-wide gender pension gap and highlighting persistent income inequalities in retirement. Across the European Union in 2024, […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 15:18

Man jailed for 20 years for cannabis, cocaine possession

A 31-year-old man was on Wednesday handed a 20-year jail sentence after having been found guilty of the possession of a little over 15 kilograms of cocaine and almost 95 kilograms of cannabis, with the intent to supply. He was sentenced by the Larnaca criminal court, which, in its verdict, lamented that “in recent years, […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 15:18

Government targets UK investors to boost Cyprus innovation corridor

Deputy Minister to the President Irene Piki travels to London on Wednesday to attend the international investment forum ‘Investing in Cyprus: Risk, returns and FDI flows in the innovation corridor’. The conference, organised by Invest Cyprus in collaboration with the Financial Times’, will take place on February 26 at Bracken House. The event will bring […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 15:15

Restaurant review: A game of two halves at B.R. Hub

My faithful dining companion and I decided to indulge in pub grub, partly because Lent is approaching with many options set to be taken off the table. There is a reason why bars and pubs tend to stick to what they know when it comes to food. Burgers, buffalo wings, onion rings, sandwiches, wraps. A […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 14:44

Dual British Cypriot nationals must now use UK passport to enter Britain

Dual British Cypriot citizens are required as of Wednesday, February 25 to use a valid British passport when entering the United Kingdom according to an announcement by the Cypriot high commission in London. The measure coincides with the full rollout of the UK’s electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system for non-British nationals, prompting authorities to clarify […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 14:30

Psychological support hotline for farmers affected by FMD

Livestock farmers whose livelihoods have been affected by the recent outbreak of the foot-and-mouth disease have the option to reach out to a dedicated hotline to receive psychological support, the Larnaca municipality said on Wednesday. “The aim is to provide psychological support to those in need, as well as the timely management of any needs […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 14:26

Cyprus annual inflation slows to 1.2 per cent as energy prices fall

Cyprus’ annual inflation rate stood at 1.2 per cent in January 2026, remaining below the euro area and EU averages as price pressures across the bloc continued to ease, according to data released by statistical service (Cystat) and Eurostat.  The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) decelerated to 1.2 per cent compared with January 2025, when it stood at 2.9 […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 14:21

Agriculture minister defends FMD response amid criticism of negligence

Agricultural minister, Maria Panayiotou addressed growing criticism on Wednesday over the government’s handling of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, insisting that strict biosecurity measures and a national action plan had been in place from the outset. Speaking after a meeting with representatives of livestock farmers and cheesemakers, she rejected claims of negligence, especially those raised during […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 14:16

Fears over Russian property purchases near RAF Akrotiri raise security concerns in Cyprus

British intelligence is increasingly apprehensive that Russian nationals linked to the Kremlin are acquiring properties near the RAF base at Akrotiri as part of a covert “hybrid warfare” strategy. According to reporting by The Telegraph, homes purchased close to the British base are under suspicion for being used for surveillance, equipment storage or acts of […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 14:13

Heathrow CEO says Istanbul to overtake London hub as Europe’s busiest airport

Istanbul will overtake Heathrow as Europe’s busiest hub this year or the next, the London airport’s chief executive said, bolstering its case to build a new runway after decades of political delays and reversals. “I would definitely expect maybe that to happen this year, maybe next year,” Heathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye told Reuters on Wednesday. […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 14:08

Mexico weighs legal action after Musk links president to drug cartels

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday she is considering legal action following a comment by tech billionaire Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, that alleged she was connected to drug cartels. Musk’s post on X followed the capture and killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader Nemesio Oseguera, “El Mencho,” by Mexican security […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 14:04

Prountzos proposes crossing point in Kaimakli

Nicosia mayor Charalambos Prountzos expressed his support for the creation of a crossing point at Ayios Hilarionos, located in the northeastern Nicosia suburb of Kaimakli on Tuesday. He said that a proposal for the opening of a crossing point that allowed for the passage of vehicles had been drafted following a year of relevant talks […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 13:57

Economy’s growth leads to higher social expenditure says president

The government is increasing social expenditure after the economy recorded growth, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday. “It is important that we have had the ability – based on economic circumstances created by the growth in our country – to have increased increase our social expenditure in 2024, 2025 and 2026 by over 6 per […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 13:34

Nvidia results to test technology sector after shaky start to 2026

The technology stock trade has stumbled out of the starting block in 2026, stemming from pressure from artificial intelligence disruption fears and the allure of groups that have lagged, but the broader market may struggle to make substantial gains without the heavyweight sector’s help. Nvidia’s (NVDA.O) quarterly report on Wednesday looms as the next test […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 13:17

British energy bills fall but remain 30 per cent above pre-crisis levels

Most British households will see lower energy bills from April, energy regulator Ofgem said on Wednesday after cutting its price cap by 7 per cent under government measures to ease costs. The move follows plans set out in last year’s budget to shift some renewable energy costs to general taxation and scrap a scheme requiring […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 13:08

Mafia State probe findings to be announced after elections

New delays in delivering the last part of a report by the authority against corruption on Mafia State – a book by investigative journalist Makarios Droushiotis – are expected to be announced on Thursday. Although the final version will probably be ready before the parliamentary elections, the findings of the report will be made public […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 12:48

Same FMD virus strain as the north confirmed in Republic cases

The veterinary services confirmed on Wednesday that the foot-and-mouth disease virus detected in livestock units in government-controlled areas is of the same serotype as that circulating in the north. The confirmation followed specialised laboratory tests, validating concerns that the outbreak is epidemiologically linked to cases identified in the north since December. Speaking at the crisis […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 12:39

Emergency compensation as foot-and-mouth outbreak escalates

The government confirmed on Wednesday that compensation of about €4.5 million will be paid to farmers for the culling of roughly 13,000 animals affected by the rapid spread of foot-and-mouth disease. So far, infections have been confirmed in 11 livestock units in Livadia, Oroklini, Troulloi and Aradippou, prompting the culling of livestock in an effort […]

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