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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 14:39

Two referred to trial in Pyla torture case as organised crime probe deepens

Two men aged 48 and 27 were referred on Friday to stand trial before the Larnaca criminal court in connection with a torture case linked to organised crime. The court ordered that the case proceed to trial, setting the first hearing for April 27. The offences are alleged to have been committed during last summer […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 14:06

Teachers and career choices in STEM

The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) and the Council of European Professional Informatics Societies (CEPIS), in cooperation with ten (10) public and private universities in Cyprus, and under the auspices of the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth, are organizing a conference with the subject Strengthening Career Guidance especially those of girls in the fields […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 14:00

Police search royal mansion as investigation into Andrew continues

British police were searching the former mansion of King Charles’ younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Friday after a photograph of the royal emerging from a police station was splashed on newspapers around the world. Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday, his 66th birthday, on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations he sent confidential government […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 14:00

Strovolos municipality adds specialised van to boost emergency response

Strovolos municipality officially took delivery on Friday of a new vehicle designed to strengthen its emergency response service, marking an upgrade to the municipality’s frontline operational capacity. The vehicle was received at the municipal hall and supplied by A.G. Autoguru Ltd, following a specification process tailored to the daily demands of the service. Municipal officials […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 13:53

Alien files incoming: Trump orders release of UFO records

In a social media post, Trump said he would order Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and other agencies to release the information, calling the matter “extremely interesting and important.” Earlier in the day, Trump, without providing evidence, accused former President Barack Obama of improperly disclosing classified information when discussing aliens publicly, saying Obama “made a big […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 13:48

Erdogan claims Turkey ‘stopped the bloodshed’ in Cyprus

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan placed Cyprus at the centre of a sweeping historical narrative, telling families of fallen soldiers and veterans that Turkish forces “stopped the bloodshed” on the island. Speaking at an iftar dinner, a meal taken following a daily fast during Ramadan, in Ankara on Friday, Erdogan opened his bombastic address ranging […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 13:37

Larnaca marina decision edges closer

IDecisions on the stalled port and marina redevelopment in Larnaca are expected soon, transport minister Alexis Vafeades said on Friday. Speaking on Sigma TV, the minister said the core issue surrounding the port and marina redevelopment was risk management, after three contracts have been terminated over the past 20 years. He said past failures were […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 13:28

“Together we stop bullying!”

A Strong Anti-Bullying Message from the Yianis Christodoulou Foundation John Christodoulou Calls for Schools Without Fear and Children with Confidence The press conference for the presentation of the nationwide Student Video Competition “Together We Stop Bullying” was held with great success. The event was attended by representatives of the media, educators, institutional stakeholders, parents, as […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 13:07

Keve joins Sofia summit to drive green business innovation

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) joined European partners in Sofia, Bulgaria, on February 19 and February 20, to coordinate the next stages of the SUSTAINET green business initiative. The SUSTAINET project, co-funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ programme, provides tools to improve environmental performance while promoting knowledge sharing through a […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 12:51

The role of exercise in longevity and its importance in modern society

Over recent decades, life expectancy has steadily increased across most developed societies. Yet the real challenge of our era is no longer simply to live longer, but to live better – with health, functionality and autonomy. At this critical intersection, exercise is not a luxury, nor merely a leisure activity. It is a fundamental pillar […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 12:41

Imported carbon drives Cyprus to top of EU emissions ranking

Cyprus recorded the highest greenhouse gas footprint per capita in the European Union in 2023, placing the island at the top of the bloc’s emissions ranking based on consumption, according to Eurostat. According to the data, the greenhouse gas footprint of goods and services consumed in the EU amounted to 9.0 tonnes of carbon dioxide […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 12:25

Vafeades proposes third Limassol highway

Transport minister Alexis Vafeades cautioned on Friday that Cyprus risks reaching total traffic deadlock unless long-term road projects move ahead, as he confirmed plans for a third highway north of Limassol Speaking on Sigma TV, Vafeades said Limassol alone registers around 13,000 new vehicles each year, which add relentless pressure to a road system that […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 12:21

UK withholds approval for US strikes from Akrotiri

The British government confirmed on Friday it has not allowed the United States to launch strikes against Iran from UK-controlled bases on the island, as American warships move closer to the Levant and regional military activity intensifies. UK officials said Whitehall has given no clearance for operations against Iran to be conducted from RAF Akrotiri, […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 12:19

Abandoned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed orangutan, charming zoo visitors

At a zoo outside Tokyo, the monkey enclosure has become a must-see attraction thanks to an inseparable pair: Punch, a baby Japanese macaque, and his stuffed orangutan companion. Punch’s mother abandoned the macaque when he was born seven months ago at the Ichikawa City Zoo and when an onlooker noticed and alerted zookeepers, they swung […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 12:07

Cyprus launches €363m in grants to boost business liquidity

Cyprus is rolling out €363 million in targeted grant schemes to boost business liquidity and improve access to finance, according to Energy Minister Michalis Damianos. Speaking at the Cyprus Entrepreneurship Competition of the University of Cyprus (CyEC), held during the 10th Annual Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum at the Anastasios Leventis Council, the minister said the […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 12:05

Meat free dining

Legumes with Lemony Fish Fillet8 fish fillets (sea bream or sea bass), skinned150g lentils (soaked overnight)150g chickpeas (soaked overnight)150g fine beans (soaked overnight)150g frozen peas1 celery stick, cut into small cubes2 medium carrots, cut into small cubes200g cherry tomatoes, halved2 spring onions, finely choppedFor the dressing150ml olive oilJuice & zest of 1 lemon1 teaspoon oregano1 […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 12:01

Cyta creates more than €551m in total value for Cyprus economy

Cyta chief operating officer Nicos Stylianou on Friday outlined the organisation’s True Value assessment and its broader contribution to the Cypriot economy and society. Beyond communication technologies and services, Cyta has long formed part of daily life in Cyprus and the country’s development, he said, describing the organisation’s role as extending well beyond connectivity. He […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 11:54

Ambulance service saves premature baby

A premature baby has been described as a “little warrior” as it was born during an emergency phone call to report that a woman was haemorrhaging heavily, the service said on Friday. Head of the ambulance service Riana Constantinou told Alpha TV that the call was made at 2am on Thursday, resulting in the officer […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 11:48

New BYD SEALION 5 DM-i makes Cyprus debut

On February 19, 2026, the first official presentation of the new BYD SEALION 5 DM-i took place in Cyprus. The event was hosted at BYD’s impressive showroom in Nicosia, a flagship, contemporary and innovative space, which is the first in Europe to be developed in accordance with the Brand’s new global standards. In the presence […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 11:31

Ministry hails CSE sale as major milestone — investor to be chosen in 2026

The House of Representatives has unanimously approved legislation paving the way for the privatisation of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE), marking what the government described as a major institutional reform for the country’s financial sector. In a statement welcoming the decision of the plenary, the Finance Ministry said that the passage of the bill constitutes […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 10:56

Baths of Aphrodite access to close next week

The road to the Baths of Aphrodite–Fontana Amorosa in the Akamas national forest park will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday because of maintenance works, the forestry department said on Friday. The department apologized for the inconvenience but said the work is considered absolutely necessary.

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 10:55

“Where to Next 2026”: Honeywell Travel redefines the philosophy of the travel experience

On February 6, Honeywell Travel successfully hosted an event named “Where to Next 2026” , welcoming corporate and leisure clients, partners and friends to an evening dedicated to the true essence of travel. The theme of the event, “Where to Next?”, was not about unveiling a new destination. It was about evolution -the continuous enhancement […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 10:45

Two arrests in drug haul ‘not the masterminds’

About 230,000 doses of narcotics have been “withdrawn from society” after Thursday’s massive haul, with the two arrested not considered to be the masterminds, head of Ykan Christos Andreou said on Friday. Andreou told the Cyprus News Agency that the two were arrested, aged 34 and 26, after an operation that started days ago after […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 10:44

Liu’s golden skate caps joyful comeback story

Four years after she stepped away from her sport saying she had lost her love for it, American Alysa Liu skated on Thursday night as though she had flicked the light back on in a long-darkened disco, and soared to Olympic women’s gold. Her joyful programme to Donna Summer’s “MacArthur Park” – in a glittering […]

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