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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 14:30

Market still absorbing corporate tax rise after reform, Keve president says

Cyprus’ tax reform has moved from design to implementation, shifting attention to how the new framework will affect competitiveness and investment appeal, according to Stavros Stavrou, president of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve). Speaking at the 9th Cyprus International Tax Conference, Cyprus Tax Reform 2026, he said the reform is expected to […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 14:28

Iran says nuclear talks gauged ‘seriousness’ of US

Nuclear talks with the United States allowed Tehran to gauge Washington’s seriousness and showed enough consensus to continue on the diplomatic track, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday. U.S. and Iranian diplomats held talks through Omani mediators in Oman last week in an effort to revive diplomacy, after U.S. President Donald Trump positioned a […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 14:21

Henry VIII’s love token secured by British Museum after centuries lost

Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon’s marriage didn’t last – he divorced her in 1533 – but a golden heart pendant linked to their union did survive, and has now been secured for permanent display at the British Museum. The 24-carat-gold heart, complete with the couple’s initials in red, and a picture of the Tudor […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 14:09

Kombos makes overtures for Trump to visit Cyprus

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Tuesday made overtures to United States President Donald Trump to pay a visit to Cyprus. “He would be the first American president. We had vice presidents visit in the past, but that’s the maximum we had. The president, I think, is not only welcome, I think it would be a […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 14:09

Archival photos of The English School go on show

A photography exhibition at CVAR in Nicosia presents archival photos of The English School Nicosia from 1900 to 1960. The From Vision to Legacy exhibition will be on display from Tuesday to February 24, marking the 125th anniversary of the founding school. Organised by CVAR and the school, this exhibition aims to preserve and showcase […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 13:58

Smart-ship adoption slowed by perception, not price, Columbia Group says

Columbia Group president and chief executive Mark O’Neil said in Athens this week that the cost of creating ‘smart vessels’ has fallen dramatically in recent years, making digitalisation a financially viable and operationally compelling option for shipowners and managers. Speaking at a Capital Link conference in Athens, he said one of the biggest barriers to […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 13:55

Deeper EU capital markets key to strategic autonomy, Theocharides says

Cyprus will assume the EU Council Presidency “at a defining moment for Europe”, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) chairman George Theocharides said in Brussels, arguing that deeper capital markets are central to Europe’s strategic autonomy and long-term competitiveness. Speaking at the Bloomberg EU Policy Series event, held in the context of the upcoming presidency, […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 13:55

Cyprus’ youth talks money: How to balance money in your 20s

By Drosis Louka Economists argue that, due to impatience, our generation prefers to spend rather than save. While there might be some truth in this statement, both saving and spending matter for different reasons – especially in Cyprus. The question is which should matter more in our 20s. It is no secret that saving carries […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 13:03

Audit office questions cut-price property sale by ‘well-known businessman’

The audit office on Tuesday released a report questioning the validity of the sale of property by an unnamed “well-known businessman” for €8.5 million less than the property’s originally agreed value and demanded why the tax department did not investigate the matter at the time. It stated that the property had been valued at €19.35m […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 13:01

EU must not let tobacco control ambition falter under the Cypriot Presidency

The Cypriot EU Council Presidency’s latest attempt to advance the EU’s tobacco tax reform was put to the test on Wednesday 21 January, when officials convened in the Council’s Working Group on Tax Questions.Intended to inject momentum into the long-stalled revision of the Tobacco Excise Tax Directive (TED), theexchange around the new compromise text instead […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 12:52

Farmers preparing for tractor protest in Nicosia

Farmers will be driving their tractors into Nicosia on Monday, February 16 to protest the serious problems they are facing and demand immediate solutions, their organisations announced on Tuesday. The farmers will be demonstrating at 11.30am outside the Cyprus agricultural payment organisation, which they said had not yet been paid their benefits, despite assurances they […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 12:19

Police probe attempted murder after razor attack in Nicosia

Police are investigating a case of attempted murder following a serious incident in Nicosia on Monday midday, in which a 21-year-old student in Cyprus was attacked with a razor blade. Police said they were notified at 4.20pm by Nicosia general hospital that a 21-year-old Indian man had been admitted to the emergency department at around […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 12:00

Book review: Who doesn’t like jokes about ISIS brides and dysfunctional UN workers?

Onto another of the shortlisted novels for the 2025 Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse prize for comic fiction. This time, a debut from academic and peace-building practitioner (that’s what her bio says) Noussaibah Younis. And, following the befuddlement aroused by Rosanna Pike’s A Little Trickerie, it came as something of a relief that Fundamentally was both funny […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 11:53

History of Cyprus Cricket celebrated on opening night of ICC T20 World Cup

H.E. Daniel Mangis, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the United States Embassy in Cyprus, attended the presentation of ‘Oranges on the Outfield – A History of Cyprus Cricket’ on February 7. The book was presented by Andrew Pepper, Vice President of the Cyprus Cricket Federation, with the event held in conjunction with the opening night […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 11:35

Torture in Pyla took place in illegal casinos, watchdog says

The torture reported to have taken place in Pyla did not occur in a legal casino, but in establishments operating illegally, the Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission clarified on Tuesday. Police said on Monday that investigations into an organised criminal syndicate had intensified after videos were uncovered showing the torture of at least seven […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 11:24

Fidan says Turkey needs to ‘lift Greek Cypriots’ reservations’ for better EU relations

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Tuesday said his country needs to find a way to “lift the reservations” of the Greek Cypriots, among others, if it wishes to strengthen its relations with the European Union. “For issues such as the customs union to progress, the reservations of parties in the EU, such as the […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 11:14

A Valentine’s art workshop for a good cause

The inspiring Valentine’s Art Workshop held by The Landmark, Autograph Collection by Marriott, and Artion Galleries, hosted by celebrated Greek artist Caroline Rovithi, for a charitable cause, was crowned with utter success. On Saturday, February 7, a most exclusive and amazingly inspiring Valentine’s Art Workshop was organised at the brand-new Artion Gallery within The Landmark, […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 11:04

Sweet romance at Columbia Confectionery

February is the month of love, and Columbia Confectionery, a member of Columbia Restaurants, welcomes it with the “Sweet Romance” collection, a nod to the sweet side of romance. From February 9 to 15, the collection is exclusively available in the stores in Limassol and Paphos, offering unique taste experiences that turn every moment into […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 10:52

Ukraine’s Heraskevych says IOC has banned helmet showing athletes killed in war

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych said a helmet he has used in training at the Milano Cortina Games with images of compatriots killed during the war in Ukraine cannot be used in Olympic competition after being told by the IOC that it violates a rule on political statements. The helmet, which depicts several athletes killed […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 10:45

Spurs desperate for wins, says Frank, as relegation battle looms

Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank said his side are desperate to win matches, after a seven-game run without a Premier League victory has left them six points above the relegation zone in contrast to their form in Europe. Spurs have won three straight Champions League games to directly progress to the round of 16 and […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 10:43

Macron warns of more ‘US hostility’, urges EU to use ‘Greenland moment’ to push reforms

Europe should brace for more moments of U.S. hostility, French President Emmanuel Macron has warned, and should treat what he called the “Greenland moment” as a wake‑up call to push through long‑delayed reforms to strengthen the bloc’s global power. In an interview with several European newspapers, the French leader said the European Union should not […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 10:37

Rosenior praises revitalised Chelsea’s ‘extreme mental toughness’

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior praised his players’ mental fortitude for achieving a string of wins since he took over last month, with their only setbacks being two losses to Arsenal in the League Cup semi-finals. Rosenior’s side came from behind to end January with back-to-back 3-2 wins over Napoli in the Champions League group stage […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 10:25

Keep growing – Diageo and Johnnie Walker Black Label are implementing a reforestation program in fire-affected areas in Cyprus

Diageo and Johnnie Walker, in collaboration with PPD Global, have launched a reforestation program aimed at restoring the fire-affected areas of Cyprus in the Limassol district, which were devastated by the catastrophic wildfires of the summer of 2025.The program reinforces Diageo’s Spirit of Progress ambition, contributing to a more sustainable future for local communities and […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 10:19

LLM in sustainability and human rights – University of Cyprus

Next intake: September 2026 | Duration: 18 months | 90 ECTS An English-taught postgraduate programme examining how law can support sustainability and a fair green transition, linking environmental protection with human rights, social justice and responsible business. The programme’s distinctive strength is its integrated approach: each core module offers focused expertise in a key field, […]

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