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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 20:22

Supreme court orders release of Kurd held for deportation

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the immediate release of a Turkish national of Kurdish origin who had been held in detention since March of last year for deportation purposes, ruling that his 11-month detention was “prolonged, unjustified and without any realistic prospect of removal”. In its decision, the court ruled that the length of […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 19:43

Christodoulides and Macron reaffirm ‘strategic alignment’

President Nikos Christodoulides held a private meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday, reaffirming close bilateral ties and alignment on regional cooperation and the Cyprus problem. The meeting took place on the margins of the inauguration of the Cyprus’ EU council presidency exhibition at the Louvre museum. Government sources described Macron’s presence […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 19:38

Defence ministry TNT report delayed till next week

The results of an internal investigation into the disappearance of 13.6 kilograms of TNT during a national guard exercise will be announced next week, the defence ministry confirmed on Tuesday. It said the inquiry being carried out within the national guard is ongoing and is “expected to be completed within the next week, at which time […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 19:13

Platform welcomes new wave of young musicians

Ready to return for its fourth edition, Fengaros High opens up its platform for young musicians born in 2007 or later who want to showcase their original music and kickstart their music career. With the event happening on May 9 at Dali Amphitheatre, the organisers now welcome youngsters who want to apply for a chance […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 18:10

Top 3 cryptos that could shock the market in 2026

s 2026 progresses, market attention has shifted to three tokens: Ripple’s XRP, Binance Coin (BNB), and Mutuum Finance (MUTM). The biggest surprises often come from projects still early in their growth curve. In that context, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is starting to stand out among the three as the next crypto to explode, driven by its […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 18:02

Labour minister meets chamber of commerce amid growing workforce shortages

Labour Minister Marinos Moushiouttas on Tuesday met with the board of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) to discuss mounting labour market pressures and key policy reforms affecting businesses. The meeting took place in Cyprus and involved members of the Keve board of directors, who held extensive discussions with the minister on labour […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 17:39

Govt bill to reform social support body

Rather than abolish the independent social support body, the government will bring a proposal to reform it, reports said on Tuesday. The charity became embroiled in controversy after it was mentioned in a video clip released online claiming that business interests were making cash donations in exchange for access to the presidential palace. Driven exclusively […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 17:15

Family of policeman missing from 1974 may finally get benefit

The state is about to begin calculating the salaries of policeman Panayiotis Pavlou who went missing in the 1974 Turkish invasion, since his family had not received any benefits and his wife was left with four children – the eldest eight at the time – and worked in fields to raise them. The House refugee […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 17:08

Four Cypriot MEPs vote to create common EU list of safe countries to return migrants

Four of Cyprus’ six members of the European parliament on Tuesday voted in favour of the creation of a common European Union list of safe countries of origin to which asylum seekers can be returned and their claims rejected. Loucas Fourlas and Michalis Hadjipantela of Disy, Geadis Geadi of Elam and independent Fidias Panayiotou all […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 17:03

Cyprus returning European money for LNG terminal

The government is in the process of returning €67 million in funding for the LNG terminal in Vasiliko to the European Commission, the energy minister said on Tuesday, also telling MPs he could give no timeline for the completion of the project. Michalis Damianos said the €67 million that had been granted through Cinea – […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 16:53

EU to propose concessions that Europe should demand from Russia

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday she would propose a list of concessions that Europe should demand from Russia as part of a settlement to end the war in Ukraine. Talks to end the war have mainly involved Ukrainian, U.S. and Russian officials, with Europeans consulted from time to time. But European officials […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 16:36

Public figures urge CyBC to pull Eurovision entry JALLA

Dozens of public figures on Monday called on state broadcasting corporation CyBC to withdraw Cyprus’ entry for the Eurovision song contest, arguing that both the song and its accompanying video clip present an “unacceptable image” of the country abroad. In an open letter addressed to the president and board of directors of CyBC, 40 signatories […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 16:25

Supreme Court allows search of safe deposit boxes

Safe deposit boxes held in banks can be searched when there is reasonable suspicion that evidence is hidden there, the Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, giving the police authority to obtain search warrants for this purpose. The decision, according to the Law Office, was connected to large-scale cryptocurrency fraud investigations in Europe, during which suspects […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 16:12

Charalambides rejects independence claims, Akel removes her from parliamentary group

Akel MP Irene Charalambides said on Tuesday her removal from the party’s parliamentary group was a unilateral decision by the leadership and accused it of undermining her character to fit a partisan narrative. In a detailed public statement and subsequent social media posts, the veteran MP said she had “never expressed a desire to become […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 16:04

UK tells parents to quiz their children about toxic online content

Britain on Tuesday encouraged parents to speak to their children about the harmful content they could encounter online as the government looks into the pros and cons of an Australian-style ban on social media for under 16s. Citing research that showed half of parents had never spoken to their children about harmful content, the government […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 16:02

Cyprus among EU’s stronger performers as GDP growth hits 3.9 per cent

Cyprus recorded solid economic growth in 2024, as real GDP rose by 3.9 per cent year-on-year, according to regional data released by Eurostat covering economic performance across the European Union. Across the EU, real GDP increased in 169 regions compared with 2023, while 64 regions registered declines, highlighting an uneven economic recovery at regional level. […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 15:52

Paphos woman jailed over high-value burglary

A 30-year-old Paphos woman was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison on Tuesday for burglary, theft and malicious damage. The Paphos District Court heard that a year ago, she broke into a Paphos residence, stealing €30,000 in jewellery and €340 in cash, which she took from the bedroom while the homeowner was inside the house. […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 15:37

‘Europe cannot sail into the future on a boat made out of hope and luck’

Elam member of the European Parliament Geadis Geadi on Tuesday called for the European Union to bolster its defences, saying that “Europe cannot sail into the future on a boat made out of hope and luck”. He began his speech at the parliament’s plenum in Strasbourg by saying that “the unstable international environment requires the […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 15:29

Further tests needed to determine woman found in hospital toilet’s cause of death

Further tests are to be undertaken to determine the cause of death of 42-year-old Georgia Christofi, who died at the Larnaca general hospital on Sunday after being found on the floor of a hospital toilet last month. Police said on Tuesday that an autopsy had been carried out by state pathologists Angeliki Papetta and Orthodoxos […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 15:20

Paphos’ acting mayor calls on auditor-general to inspect municipality

Acting Paphos mayor Angelos Onisiforou on Tuesday announced that he had asked auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou to carry out an audit of the municipality. “I informed the auditor-general that I have sent a letter from the Paphos municipality today. In the letter, I ask him to proceed with the required audits of the municipality. They know […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 15:17

Cyprus leads Mediterranean project to boost women-led businesses

Cyprus hosted the launch of the Mediterranean project SheEmpower in Larnaca, aiming to boost the competitiveness of women-led businesses through entrepreneurship, digital and innovation skills under the Interreg NEXT MED programme. The Larnaca and Famagusta District Development Agency (Anetel), acting as lead partner, organised the kick-off meeting, beginning of February, at the environmental information centre […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 15:09

Productivity must anchor reforms, CBC governor tells EU fiscal forum

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Tuesday argued that productivity must be placed at the heart of every reform as Cyprus and Europe confront slowing growth and persistent structural pressures. Speaking during a conference of European Independent Fiscal Institutions held in Nicosia, the governor underlined that productivity gains strengthen growth potential. In […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 15:00

Municipalities oppose waste burial fee, warn costs will hit households

Municipalities have voiced their strong opposition to the government’s intention to charge a fee to bury waste, warning that the cost would inevitably be transferred to the public. The issue was discussed between the Union of Municipalities and the agriculture ministry within the framework of a working group tasked with implementing the Pay as you […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 14:37

Patients say ‘no’ to Okypy delay of ambulance service bill

Patients’ associations have expressed their opposition to a demand put forward by state health services organisation Okypy for a delay in discussing government’s bill for the creation of a national ambulance agency. The federation of patients’ associations (Osak) said it was “surprised” and “very concerned” over Okypy’s stance, as a national ambulance agency would cover […]

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