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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 21:08

Erhurman tells Guterres of need to end ‘unfair and illegal’ isolations on Turkish Cypriots

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Wednesday told United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that the Turkish Cypriot community is subject to “unfair and illegal isolation” and that this “should be lifted without further delay”. The meeting was the pair’s first since Erhurman was elected to the office in October last year, with Erhurman’s office stating […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 20:59

UK pledges $205 million to send US weapons to Ukraine

Defence minister John Healey said on Wednesday Britain had committed 150 million pounds ($205 million) to the so-called Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative to supply Ukraine with U.S. weapons. PURL was set up last summer to keep U.S. weapons flowing to Ukraine at a time when new U.S. military assistance had stalled. “I’m pleased […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 20:44

EU Council approves more than €1 billion in loans for Cyprus’ defence

Financial assistance of more than €1.181 billion in defence loans was granted to Cyprus by the European Council under the Security Action for Europe (Safe) fund on Wednesday. “Today’s decisions show that the EU is not only talking about defence – we are delivering. Through Safe, we are strengthening our security where it matters the […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 20:21

500 new beds for Tepak students, marine school to open in 2027

New housing for students of the technical university (Tepak) and the opening of the marine school in Larnaca were at the centre of the House education committee meeting on Wednesday. “We expect the projects to progress and to welcome the first students in our city in 2027,” Disy MP Prodromos Alambritis said after the meeting. […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 19:54

Cyprus to launch direct flights to Kazakhstan

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism has confirmed the launch of regular direct flights between Kazakhstan and Cyprus, strengthening the island’s air connectivity with key international markets. The ministry described the development as being of historic significance, as Cyprus will be directly connected with the Central Asian country for the first time. According to the announcement, […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 19:11

Wandering & Wondering in old Nicosia

A series of workshops is happening this month in downtown Nicosia as Phaneromenis70 opens up its space to host the artists Irini Georgiades, Llúcia Monferrer and Jamila Schabbing. The Wandering & Wondering sessions this February invite participants to contribute their own voices, stories and perspectives through writing, reflection and collective exchange, shaping both shared and […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 18:54

Italian journalists escalate revolt after Olympic commentary fiasco

Journalists at Italian state broadcaster RAI have called a one-day byline strike for Friday, escalating a standoff with management over a gaffe-strewn commentary at the opening of the Winter Olympics. The Milano Cortina Games started with a slick ceremony last Friday at Milan’s San Siro stadium, but the event was marred for Italian TV viewers […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 18:42

Mitsotakis tells Erdogan of ‘window of opportunity’ for Cyprus solution

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that there now exists a “window of opportunity” for a solution to the Cyprus problem to be found. “We discussed with the president the latest developments on the Cyprus problem, on which the Greek position remains clear. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 18:36

Forex sector praised for contributions to Cyprus economy

The forex market requires strong emphasis on investor protection, proper information and cultivation of financial literacy, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Wednesday. At the same time, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) Chairman Georgios Theocharides said at the same event that around 600 inspections were carried out on Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs) during 2025 […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 18:32

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC delivers key insights at Legal500 GC Summit 2026

Continuing its active involvement in this prestigious international summit, Elias Neocleous & Co LLC sponsored the Legal500 GC Summit 2026 in Cyprus, marking eight consecutive years of support. The Legal500 GC Summit is widely recognised as a key platform for dialogue between in-house counsel and leading law firms, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange and meaningful discussion […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 18:22

Bondi defends DOJ handling of Epstein files in fiery House testimony

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday defended the Justice Department’s handling of files involving the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before a House of Representatives panel, saying the department painstakingly reviewed reams of documents on a compressed timeline. Bondi’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee comes as lawmakers, including some Republicans, […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 18:10

Top 3 cryptos analysts say will explode in 2026

Investors are looking beyond established blue-chip coins in 2026 for opportunities with higher upside potential. While Cardano (ADA) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) attract attention due to their ecosystems and community support, their growth is often more measured. Enter Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a DeFi-focused token still priced modestly, which analysts are highlighting as one of the […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 17:53

Erdogan names prosecutor who led opposition crackdown as justice minister

urkish President Tayyip Erdogan appointed as his new justice minister Akin Gurlek, the Istanbul chief prosecutor behind the unprecedented crackdown on the main opposition party, drawing fierce criticism and defiance from the party on Wednesday. Since his appointment as chief prosecutor in 2024, Gurlek has overseen a wave of arrests and indictments targeting the Republican […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 17:52

Authorities investigate drug case connected to attempted murder

A 45-year-old, suspected of involvement in a drug case connected to an attempted murder committed in Limassol in 2024, will appear before Limassol criminal court in March, police said on Wednesday. The man was arrested on Tuesday, following last year’s raid of the house of a 25-year-old suspect as part of an investigation into the […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 16:58

MPs raise questions on oversight procedure over Lakkotrypis’ job applications

Members of the House institutions committee on Wednesday raised questions regarding the oversight procedure for people who leave public office and take private sector jobs within two years in light of former energy minister Giorgios Lakkotrypis’ filing of 12 applications for special permission to do so. A representative of the three-member commission which oversees applications filed […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 16:46

Social support agency set for abolition

The abolition of the controversial social support agency moved closer on Wednesday, as the government confirmed it is preparing legislation to transfer the body’s responsibilities to the grants and benefits service of the finance ministry. Appearing before the House institutions committee, a ministerial representative affirmed the government considers “the agency’s lifecycle complete” and is working […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 16:28

2026 reform sees zero tax for tens of thousands, with income increases for 200,000

Cyprus’ new tax reform has come into force and its results are already being reflected in the daily lives of citizens, families and businesses via a reduction in the tax burden and an increase in net disposable income. Around 200,000 taxpayers have seen an increase in their net income with the payment of their January […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 16:24

42 per cent of Cyprus’ engineers and scientists are women

Cyprus ranks slightly higher than the European Union average in terms of the proportion of women employed in the engineering and science sector, at 42.3 per cent, Eurostat said on Wednesday. This compares to an EU-average of 40.5 per cent, with the highest share recorded in Latvia, 50.9 per cent and Denmark, 48.8 per cent. […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 16:09

Kadis calls for US to abide by rule of law after ICE deaths

European Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis on Wednesday called on the United States government to abide by the rule of law in light of the killing of nurse Alex Pretti by a US customs and border protection agent and the killing of Renee Good by an immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) agent last month. “There can […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 15:59

Cyprus banking recovery built on firm oversight, says supervisor

Cyprus’ banking sector recovery after the 2013 crisis reflects “the coherent and consistent functioning of two essential pillars, banks’ commitment to act and supervisors’ firm oversight,” said George Ioannou, member of the European Central Bank (ECB) supervisory board and director of supervision of credit institutions at the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). In an interview […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 15:43

Cyprus a mature choice for EU investors, says Keve secretary general

Cyprus represents a mature and reliable choice for investors seeking access to the European Union, institutional security, and prospects for long-term returns, according to Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) secretary general Philokypros Roussounides. Addressing the audience at the Money Conference on Wednesday, Roussounides stated that “the regulatory and supervisory framework of Cyprus is […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 15:30

Restaurant review: Generous brunch with a view

Saturday brunch was meant to be simple. Sunshine, outdoor seating, a slow start to the weekend. Then the dust rolled in, and the idea of sitting outside became far less appealing. With a mild sense of panic we needed somewhere indoors that could seat five of us at short notice. The rooftop at the Rise […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 15:26

North confirms American visit to airport to inspect evacuation capability

The north’s ‘transport minister’ Erhan Arikli on Wednesday confirmed that American officials had visited Ercan (Tymbou) airport to inspect its capability for “evacuations” but said that this is standard procedure. “The American embassy in Cyprus and the American office in northern Cyprus periodically apply to the transport ministry after obtaining permission from our foreign ministry. […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 15:25

Patient misses lung transplant due to air carrier unavailability

A patient in need missed the opportunity for a lung transplant abroad because none of the collaborating air carriers was able to make the flight, the health insurance organisation (HIO) said on Wednesday. On February 2, just after 11pm, the HIO was informed that there was an available lung transplant abroad and a patient need […]

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