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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 19:02

Phedonos rejects allegations, swears vengeance on ‘smear campaign’

Suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos responded on Tuesday to ongoing allegations concerning embezzlement and administrative malpractice, lambasting the accusations as part of an “organised smear campaign”. The mayor, who is currently on mandatory leave, stressed that the municipality remains “the only one in Cyprus with audited accounts up to 2024,” whereas other municipalities accounts extend […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 18:51

Legal service weighs next steps after golden passports acquittal

The legal service said on Tuesday it would decide within days how to proceed following the acquittal of former house president Demetris Syllouris and former MP Christakis Giovannis in the high-profile Al Jazeera golden passports case. “Both the majority and the minority verdict will be studied and within the next few days we will make […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 18:24

Change in mindset needed at land registry says audit office

The waiting time for a site or cadastral surveys from the land registry averages out at 17 months, and in some cases it can take 16 years, the auditor-general said in a damning report published on Tuesday. A cadastral survey is a type of land survey that defines, maps, and marks the legal, physical boundaries […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 18:10

Why analysts believe Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is the only DeFi crypto asset capable of a 2026 moonshot

Across the crypto market, attention is slowly shifting away from assets that merely hold value toward those that actively generate it. While established tokens trade sideways, a growing number of analysts are pointing to Mutuum Finance (MUTM) as a rare exception—a project structured to deliver exponential growth.  Unlike platforms that rely on speculation, Mutuum combines […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 18:06

Initiative launched to install desalination plants at hotels

An initiative to assist hotels to install private desalination units, aiming to enhance water security as dam levels continue to decline, was announced by the agriculture ministry on Tuesday. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou outlined the initiative’s goal to expedite project implementation. She highlighted plans to simplify licensing processes and introduced a €3 million grant scheme […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 18:00

Cyprus Presidency secures €90bn loan package for Ukraine

The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Ecofin), which convened under the Cyprus Presidency on Tuesday, has agreed on a €90 billion loan package for Ukraine to cover the country’s financing needs for 2026 and 2027. The agreement, reached in cooperation with the European Parliament and the European Commission, provides for the disbursement of funds from […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 17:32

Greek Cypriot released on bail in north

A Greek Cypriot man detained in the north was released with conditions by the district court in northern Nicosia on Tuesday, the government confirmed, while he is due to appear before a military tribunal on Thursday for a separate offence. The man was arrested last Tuesday near Yerolakkos while collecting wild herbs and asparagus, after […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 17:17

Vafeades to brief Larnaca authorities on marina study later this week

Transport minister Alexis Vafeades will brief Larnaca’s development committee on Friday regarding the findings of a study into the future of the city’s port and marina, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. Vafeades is expected to present the study’s conclusions, and outline available options for the stalled projects. Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras said the discussion that will […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 17:11

Establishment of Athens Kapodistrian University branch in Cyprus ‘a milestone’

The establishment of a branch of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Cyprus constitutes a milestone in the effort for the further internationalisation and upgrading of higher education in the country, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. He was speaking at an event in Athens to officially establish the branch in Cyprus, saying […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 17:02

Demetra Holdings purchases another 6,100 of its own shares

Demetra Holdings Plc has announced that on February 16, 2026, it repurchased 6,100 of its own shares through the Cyprus Investment & Securities Corporation Ltd (CISCO). The buyback follows the authorisation provided at the company’s annual general meeting held on June 24, 2025. All shares were acquired at a price of 1.505 cents each. The […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 16:56

Demetroui killers face new trial over alleged €188,000 robbery

Five people – four of whom have been convicted for the murder of Demetris Andronikou, known as Demetroui – were referred to a direct trial before Larnaca criminal court on Tuesday, facing robbery charges. The suspects, aged 43, 42, 41, 29 and 27, have been charged with the burglary of the house of a businessman […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 16:49

Parliament debates refugee property compensation

A proposal to create a national fund to compensate owners for the loss of use of properties in the north was discussed by the House refugees committee on Tuesday. The discussion centred on a bill submitted last September by Disy, alongside amendments tabled by Akel, with the finance ministry assuring MPs that draft regulations are […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 16:45

Government seeks to resolve 20-year hotel licensing deadlock

Cyprus has significantly increased the number of licensed hotels, with the share rising to around 45 per cent from just 5-6 per cent in 2023, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis told parliament on Tuesday, as authorities seek to resolve a regulatory issue pending for nearly two decades. The Deputy Minister appeared before the House […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 16:39

Larnaca pilot academy to host virtual information day

Wizz Air on Tuesday announced that it will host an online open day for the Wizz Air Pilot Academy in Larnaca tomorrow, following strong interest recorded at its most recent in-person event. The online open day will take place 17:00 Cyprus time and will feature a detailed presentation of the academy’s structure and training pathway. […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 16:28

Blood bank needs to raise blood supply

Highlighting ongoing concerns over the adequacy of blood supplies, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides visited the blood centre in Yeri on Tuesday. He acknowledged that shortages arise from time to time, describing the issue as a serious concern requiring immediate action. The minister said he has asked the Blood Bank to submit suggestions to strengthen reserves […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 16:23

CFA’s Koumas to appear in court on Friday

Former Cyprus Football Association president Giorgos Koumas will make his first court appearance on Friday after being formally served with an indictment in a criminal case concerning possible conflict of interest, police confirmed on Tuesday. The indictment includes two separate offences, the first relating to the manipulation of sports events and the second the alleged […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 16:17

Exclusive rreview presentation of the new Porsche Cayenne electric in Cyprus

The electric SUV that opens a new chapter for Porsche An exclusive preview presentation of the new Porsche Cayenne Electric took place on February 11th at the Destination Porsche Limassol showroom. The vehicle arrived directly from Germany for a limited time. Guests had the opportunity to experience the brand’s new electric SUV up close and […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 16:16

Cyprus to launch 100 new digital government services in 2026

Cyprus has outlined a broader push to digitalise public administration in 2026 after expanding online services last year, aiming to simplify procedures for citizens and businesses and move state operations onto upgraded technological infrastructure. Deputy Minister of Research Nicodemos Damianou presented this week, the 2025 review and the planning for the coming year, saying the […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 16:05

Australia out of T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe through after washout

Former champions Australia were eliminated from the Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka on Tuesday while Zimbabwe progressed to the Super Eight stage of the tournament after their match against Ireland was abandoned due to persistent rain in Pallekele. The washout means Zimbabwe get one point, putting them second in Group B on five points, […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 15:44

Cyprus economy records broad-based growth across major sectors

Cyprus recorded broad-based economic growth in 2025, with strong gains in tourism, construction, trade and manufacturing, according to a report by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). According to the figures, manufacturing production during January to November 2025 increased by 4.4 per cent compared with the same period of 2024. Activity in the construction sector accelerated […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 15:33

‘I can’t help but love the carnival, I am a true Limassolian!

Great things are said to come to those who wait. Georgia Kombou knows this well, a pioneering musician in Cyprus who fought to have a place in the male-dominated bouzouki and mandolin scene, which will be given extra prominence this week with her role in the carnival. Kombou is well-known as Cyprus’ first female bouzoukist, […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 15:20

Cyprus police assist in US child abuse conviction

The FBI’s New York office worked closely with Cyprus’ cybercrime unit to arrest a 53-year-old man later sentenced to 12 years in prison in the United States for online child sexual abuse, the force said on Tuesday. Cyprus police led to the identification of come of his victims, aged 13 to 17. Police said the […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 15:19

Limassol man arrested on European warrant

A 63-year-old man arrested on Tuesday morning in Limassol is expected to be transferred to Greece as a European arrest warrant was pending against him. According to police, he was wanted by Greek authorities to serve a multi-year prison sentences for offences related to a drug case in Greece.

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 15:11

Cyprus gas from Kronos field to be shipped to Egypt by 2028

The final investment decision on management of the Kronos gas field will be taken at the end of March, with the aim of sending the first natural gas to Egypt in the first half of 2028 for processing and directing to the European market, Energy Minister Michael Damianos told the House energy committee on Tuesday. […]

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