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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 10:27

Super-sub Sesko seals win for Man Utd at Everton

Manchester United’s Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to score a vital goal for the second game in a row as he fired the winner in a 1-0 Premier League win at Everton on Monday. Sesko sealed an uninspiring clash at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in the 71st minute as he swept in a clinical […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 10:27

2026 candidates tournament. Enjoy world-class chess in Cyprus

In spring 2026, the world’s chess elite will gather on the west coast of Cyprus. From 28 March to 16 April, the Cap St Georges Hotel resort near Paphos will host the men’s and women’s Candidates Tournaments. This is the culmination of the road to the World Championship matches. The prize fund for the competition […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 10:20

Accident on motorway closes lane, one injured

An accident on Tuesday morning closed one of the two lanes on the Nicosia-Limassol motorway. The police said two vehicles crashed and closed one lane near Ayios Tychonas. One person was injured in the crash.

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 10:17

Person released from overturned tractor in Paphos

A person was injured on Monday afternoon in Tremithousa area, Paphos, after the tractor he was driving tipped over. The fire brigade said the accident happened at 5.20pm on Monday and a rescue team was sent in. The person had been released by locals and was taken to hospital by ambulance. He is stable and […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 10:00

Femme Fest expands Cyprus wide

As Femme Fest Cyprus returns for its 5th edition, it expands to other cities. For the first time, the spring festival will take place in five different cities, happening simultaneously on Sunday, April 26. Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos and Ayia Napa will host the festival and continue raising awareness about gender equality. The festival’s expansion […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 09:54

Efforts to minimise FMD impact on farmers and supply says Antoniou

Efforts are being made by the government to contain the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak and minimise the impact on the farmers themselves and the supply chain, deputy government spokesman Yiannis Antoniou said on Tuesday. Speaking on state TV, Antoniou said the investigations would show how the disease spread from the north, however “the distances are so […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 09:53

Why the 2026 US tax filing season matters globally

As the 2026 US tax filing season approaches, its significance extends far beyond the borders of the United States. While many associate tax season with domestic deadlines, deductions, and refunds, the ripple effects of the US tax system are increasingly felt across global economies. For multinational corporations, foreign investors, expatriates, and international contractors, understanding the […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 09:35

Farmers gravely concerned over FMD outbreak, halloumi in danger

Farmers in Cyprus have expressed grave concern over the foot-and-mouth outbreak, which they said could seriously affect the sector and subsequently the production of halloumi. On Tuesday, the goat- and sheepherders’ coordinating committee said this was not the time to place blame, but for collective and coordinated action to stop the spread of the disease, […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 09:09

Two more teens arrested for Kornos burglary

Two teens, aged 18 and 17, were arrested on Monday night in connection with a burglary of a house in Kornos, from which two hunting rifles and over €70,000 were stolen. On Sunday, a 17-year-old had been arrested and remanded for seven days to facilitate investigations. The house was burgled on Saturday night. Police said […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 08:59

Limassol carnival leaves 50 tonnes of waste, cleanup a speedy process

Fifty tonnes of waste were swept up by Limassol municipality crews after Sunday’s carnival parade. The municipality announced on Tuesday that the waste comprised 35 tonnes of paper and 15 tonnes of mixed waste. The crews worked through the night and managed to reopen Makarios III avenue by 9pm on Sunday – just three hours […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 08:39

Six arrested in overnight operations, two for speeding at 200km/hour

Six people were arrested overnight for illegal possession of drugs, burglaries and theft, drink driving and speeding, during police operations to crack down on crime. During the operations, 374 vehicles were pulled over and 95 people were reported for traffic offences. Seven vehicles were also confiscated. Two drivers arrested for speeding will be taken before […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 08:30

Abandoned warehouse in Nicosia burned down

A fire broke out on Sunday at an abandoned storage facility in Ayios Dhometios, Nicosia, and police investigations will commence on Tuesday. The police said they were notified of the fire at around 9.30pm on Sunday. The warehouse appeared to have been out of use for years, according to the police.

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 08:30

Inflation slows but cost of living still bites in Cyprus

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has announced the launch of the CBC Blog, a new digital platform aimed at strengthening public understanding of economic and central banking issues. According to the CBC, the initiative forms part of a broader effort by the central bank to enhance public information and transparency around economic developments and […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 08:24

Water cuts along Larnaca-Dhekelia road

All buildings along the Larnaca-Dhekelia road will be without water until 3pm on Tuesday, due to planned works to improve the water supply network. The water was cut off at 7am from the Oroklini fire station roundabout till the junction near KOT beach. Consumers are urged to use water sparingly to meet their needs with […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 08:16

Half a million foot-and-mouth vaccines arrive on Tuesday

Cyprus has requested financial support and the immediate commencement of vaccinations to address the foot-and-mouth outbreak, with 500,000 vaccines earmarked for Cyprus expected to be sent on Tuesday. On Monday, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou met in Brussels with the health and agriculture commissioners, Olivér Várhelyi and Christophe Hansen, who responded positively to Cyprus’ request for […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 08:14

Trump to deliver high-stakes State of the Union amid slumping approval and Iran tensions

President Donald Trump will deliver the traditional State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday at a fraught moment for his presidency, with his approval ratings slumping, anxieties rising over Iran and Americans struggling with the cost of living as the November midterm election nears. The televised prime-time speech to Congress, his second in […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 08:10

Diesel car registrations plunge as electric vehicles surge

New diesel car registrations in the European Union have fallen by 67 per cent over the past decade, while battery-only electric vehicles now account for 13.9 per cent of new sales, according to data published by Eurostat for January 2025. The 2025 edition of Key figures on European transport presents comprehensive data on the transport […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 08:00

Nicosia summit to tackle gender gap in Cyprus tech and STEM sectors

The Cyprus Computer Society and the Council of European Professional Informatics Societies will hold a conference in Nicosia on March 3, aimed at strengthening career guidance for girls in information technology and STEM fields. The conference will be held under the auspices of the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth. The event, titled Strengthening […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 07:55

Cyprus reiterates ‘unwavering support’ to Ukraine

Cyprus’ “unwavering support” for Ukraine was reiterated on Monday at the EU foreign affairs council, just hours before the February 24 fourth anniversary of Russia’s offensive. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said Cyprus, as a country that has experienced an invasion and continues to live under the occupation of part of its territory, stands firmly by […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 07:48

Unprecedented military raid is risky gamble for Mexico’s Sheinbaum

The Mexican military raid that killed the country’s most wanted cartel leader on Sunday was President Claudia Sheinbaum’s biggest bet yet, doubling down on her historic offensive against the country’s most powerful organized crime groups. The Mexican Army launched a surprise operation on Sunday against Nemesio Oseguera, or “El Mencho,” the shadowy leader of the […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 07:43

Leaders meet to move Cyprus process forward

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman are set to meet on Tuesday, in the framework of UN-led meetings to move the Cyprus problem forward and keep channels of communication open. The meeting will take place at 11am at the chief of mission’s residence in the buffer zone and will be hosted by […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 07:30

Traditional housing no longer enough to meet Cyprus demand, experts warn

Cyprus’ housing market is entering a new phase, with Build-to-Rent and structured student accommodation emerging as potential tools to ease pressure on young people, according to Elena Orfanidou and Dimitris Oikonomou, Co-Founders of MyStudentFlat. “The debate surrounding housing pressure among young people has moved beyond diagnosing the problem to seeking sustainable, scalable solutions,” they said. […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 07:25

Scattered showers on Tuesday, cold spell starting Thursday

Tuesday starts off mainly fine, however clouds in the afternoon are expected to yield isolated showers, mainly in the mountains. Winds will be a southwest to northwest gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 Beaufort, turning to a fresh breeze of 5 Beaufort along the coast, over slight to moderate seas. Temperatures will reach […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 07:00

UK business growth hits two-year high but service sector jobs are cut

British businesses have extended their early 2026 rebound into a second month, but jobs are still being sharply cut among services firms partly as a result of higher taxes imposed on them by the Labour government, a survey has shown. The S&P Global UK Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 53.9 in a preliminary report […]

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