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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 17:44

Ioannou flags housing crisis as EU priority after Greece talks

The scarcity of affordable housing across Europe is impacting social cohesion and competitiveness, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Friday, following a meeting in Nicosia with Greek Social Cohesion and Family Minister Domna Michaelides. The two ministers discussed coordination and the exchange of best practices, with emphasis on their own strategies to expand affordable housing. […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 17:10

Sykas takes Disy ballot row to court, seeks temporary injunction

Limassol MP Nikos Sykas filed a civil lawsuit challenging his exclusion from the party’s ballot for the May parliamentary elections and sought a temporary injunction to suspend the decision until the case is heard. The application was lodged at the Limassol district court on Friday and is scheduled for first consideration on Tuesday, February 17. […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 17:03

Keravnos hails resilience of Cyprus economy ahead of Ecofin meeting

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Friday said that Cyprus recorded economic growth of 4.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025, confirming the resilience of the Cyprus economy despite external challenges. “The data on the growth rate of Cyprus’ GDP in the fourth quarter of 2025 confirm once again the dynamism of the Cypriot […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 17:00

Phedonos under scrutiny over alleged embezzlement and illegal appointments

Attorney-general George Savvides is reportedly examining a police file concerning suspended Paphos mayor, Phedonas Phedonos, after a four-year investigation into allegations of embezzlement, unlawful recruitment practices, and illegal handling of Turkish Cypriot property. The inquiry was triggered by a complaint filed by a municipal employee who was dismissed shortly after alerting the authorities. The investigation […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 16:45

EU-funded improvements at Ayios Dhometios crossing point completed

Upgrades aimed at improving safety and easing traffic have been completed at Nicosia’s Ayios Dhometios crossing point, the European Commission said on Friday. The Commission described the project as a reflection of its “unwavering support and commitment” to improving the quality of life of Cypriots and encourage the crossing of the Green Line in view […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 16:39

Cyprus sets 5 million visitor target in new 2035 tourism strategy

Cyprus has approved a new National Tourism Strategy to 2035, targeting 5 million visitors while upgrading quality and ensuring development respects sustainable principles, Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis said on Friday after a cabinet meeting. Koumis said the plan updates the National Tourism Strategy 2030 adopted in 2020 so it aligns with the country’s long-term […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 16:31

Record 101 players competed in the Cyprus Open Chess Championship

International Master Artem Sadovsky claimed the victory. The Cyprus Open Chess Championship concluded on February 8 at Elias Beach Hotel in Limassol. International Master Artem Sadovsky emerged as the champion. Second place went to 17-year-old Candidate Master Rafail Antoniou, and third place went to multiple Chess Olympiad participant Panikos Savva. FIDE Master Marina Cherkasova won […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 16:18

New queen crowned as Famagusta carnival spirit comes alive

The new queen of the Famagusta carnival 2026, Adamantini Kosmas, was crowned on Thursday night during a festive ceremony held at Ayios Georgios square in Paralimni. Music, laughter and carnival colour filled the square. In front of a cheerful crowd, the sceptre was passed on by last year’s king, Alkis Christou, in a symbolic handover […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 16:06

North’s Pepsi strike now ‘indefinite’ after reps refused to meet unions

Workers at Ektam, the north’s producer of Pepsi and other soft drinks, on Friday announced that their strike is now “indefinite” after representatives of both Ektam and PepsiCo’s Turkish subsidiary refused to meet trade union members to resolve the ongoing dispute. “Our strikes … have turned into an indefinite strike as of today. All our […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 16:01

Mother investigated for attempted murder in Limassol poisoning

Police on Friday launched an attempted murder investigation into the alleged poisoning of a seven-year-old boy in Limassol, with the mother suspected of knowingly administering a dangerous dose of sedatives to both the child and herself. “The police are investigating the case with discretion and sensitivity, in collaboration with the social welfare services,” Limassol police […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 15:59

EAGLE – enhancing higher education e-learning structures and modules in conflict regions of East Africa

Earsmus+ Project Partner Meetings and Training at University of Nicosia and Universitat Politècnica de Velència EAGLE(Enhancing Higher Education e-Learning Structures and Modules in Conflict Regions of East Africa), an Erasmus-LS project fully funded by the European Union, was launched in January 2025 and had the first face-to-face meeting in Nairobi Kenya in May 2025. It […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 15:44

Cablenet sets out a clear, long-term vision focused on simplicity, trust and digital investment in Cyprus

Cablenet outlined a clear and confident long-term vision for the company during a full press briefing held earlier today, reaffirming its commitment to simplicity, transparency and sustained investment in Cyprus’s digital future. The briefing marked a deliberate step in Cablenet’s renewed engagement with the media, focusing not on short-term announcements, but on providing clarity, context […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 15:42

Fitiris offers olive branch to Annie Alexui: ‘There are ways to get around the warrants’

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Friday extended an olive branch to social media personality Ioanna Photiou, who is better known by her alias ‘Annie Alexui’, saying that there are “ways to get around” the arrest warrants put out in her name, so as to allow her to make a statement to the police regarding accusations […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 15:41

On Saturday, 21 February, the heart of the carnival beats at Ayia Napa Marina!

Ayia Napa Marina invites you to experience this year’s carnival party on Saturday, 21 February 2026, from 14:00 to 17:30. For the fourth consecutive year, the Event Plaza will be transformed into a colorful celebration space, filled with music, dance, energy, and unique moments for both young and old. The festive rhythm will begin earlier, […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 15:40

Vijay Eswaran argues economic progress must prioritize human connection over metrics

Business leader and QI Group executive chairman Vijay Eswaran is calling for a fundamental rethinking of how prosperity is measured, arguing that economic success defined solely by GDP fails to capture whether growth actually improves human lives. Writing ahead of the World Economic Forum’s 2026 meeting in Davos, themed “A Spirit of Dialogue,” Eswaran challenges […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 15:28

Kiosk owners lambast proposed tobacco tax hike

Kiosk owners have warned the finance ministry that proposed increases in EU tobacco taxes could dramatically raise cigarette prices in Cyprus and boost smuggling from the north. In a meeting with the customs department on Friday, the kiosk owner’s association (Sykade) said the EU’s planned excise hikes could push a pack of cigarettes from €4.50–€5.00 […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 15:11

Pakistan’s jailed Imran Khan loses 85% vision in right eye

Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has lost 85% of sight in his right eye, his lawyer told the Supreme Court, an ordeal that adds to legal and political challenges he is already battling. Khan, 73, has been in jail since August 2023, serving a 14-year sentence on corruption charges, one of dozens of […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 14:57

Cyprus tourism sector diversifies as UK share eases and Israel grows

Cyprus’ tourism sector achieved record-breaking arrivals and revenues in 2025, underscoring strong real income growth and improved market diversification, according to a analysis by Eurobank’s Konstantinos Vrachimis. Total tourist arrivals reached 4.5 million in 2025, up from 4 million in 2024, marking an increase of 12.2 per cent year on year, with strong momentum sustained […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 14:53

President keeps chief of staff’s position vacant following Videogate scandal

One month after Charalambos Charalambous stepped down as President Nikos Christodoulides’ chief of staff, the government has yet to name a successor, with senior officials temporarily assuming responsibility for the portfolio. Government sources on Friday informed that Christodoulides has remained impervious to attempts to expediate a new appointment over one of the most important posts […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 14:41

World Cup, soft drinks offer big brewers some cheer after ‘horrific’ 2025

Big brewers and their shareholders are hoping for some 2026 cheer, betting soccer’s World Cup and a pivot to soft drinks can help overcome challenges from geopolitical turbulence, health-conscious Gen Z youth and cost of living crises. Heineken this week announced plans to cut up to 6,000 jobs over two years. Carlsberg warned of another […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 14:38

Rubio strikes warmer tone as Trump’s upheaval of Atlantic ties looms over Munich meet

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said transatlantic ties faced a “defining moment” in a rapidly changing world but struck a warmer tone ahead of the Munich Security Conference on Friday after a year of unprecedented upheaval. At the same gathering of top security officials last year, Vice President JD Vance had attacked European allies, […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 14:36

Cabinet approves phone-tapping bill

The cabinet approved legislation on Friday allowing the monitoring of telephone conversations, under strict oversight, to enable the police and intelligence services to employ phone tapping in their arsenal against organised crime. President Nikos Christodoulides said the bill would provide law enforcement with “a necessary and proportionate” tool to tackle serious criminal activity and would […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 14:33

Orban scales up ‘war or peace’ campaign as Hungary heads to pivotal vote

Facing the possibility of losing power after 16 years, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has cast Hungary’s election on April 12 as a stark choice between “war or peace”, saying his opponents would drag the country into the war raging next door in Ukraine. “We will decide our fate in April. What’s at stake is: war […]

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Kıbrıs 13.02.2026 14:30

From Limassol to Amsterdam: How digital platforms are reviving poetry

For years, poetry was said to be fading into the background — confined to slim volumes on dusty shelves or to academic circles far removed from everyday life. Yet across Europe, and increasingly in Cyprus, poetry is finding new energy in a place few traditionalists might have expected: online. Digital platforms are quietly reshaping how […]

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