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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business News: shipping, Oev, CFA, fintech, Indian firms

Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis carried out a working visit to Athens and Alexandria between February 4 and 9, as part of broader efforts to bolster the island’s maritime diplomacy in the region. According to a statement from the ministry released on Monday, the visit combined policy dialogue on decarbonisation with regional cooperation meetings ahead […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 07:27

Unsettled weather throughout the week, with rain and thunderstorms

Unsettled weather continues till Friday, with fine dust possibly in the atmosphere as of Thursday. Tuesday starts off overcast with isolated showers in the west. As the day progresses, rainy weather will spread to the rest of the island, with possible thunderstorms and hail, and sleet on Troodos. Winds will be a southwest moderate to […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 07:00

Infrastructure resilience emerges as key driver of property value

Property market dynamics in Cyprus and internationally are increasingly shaped by infrastructure resilience, climate risk and affordability pressures, as new data released in January 2026 highlighted rising sales, widening cost gaps between cities and an evolving policy framework on land acquisition. The value of property is no longer determined solely by location or size, as […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 06:00

German carnival season expected to generate €2bn in revenue

Germany’s carnival season, whose celebrations will peak this week, is set to generate nearly 2 billion euros ($2.36 billion) in revenue this year, according to a study by the German Economic Institute (IW) seen by Reuters. Sectors ranging from hotels and bars to costume retailers are set to benefit from the festivities, said the IW. […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 05:30

Saudi rail deal gives boost to Spanish train sector

Saudi Arabia has ordered 20 new high-speed trains from Spain’s Talgo SA (TLGO.MC), the company and Spain’s transport minister have announced. In a statement, Talgo said the deal adds 1.33 billion euros ($1.57 billion) to its order backlog, bringing it to a total of nearly 6 billion euros, a record. The contract also covers maintenance […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 04:25

Services must be strengthened to secure cat, dog welfare

Environment and animal welfare commissioner Antonia Theodosiou has pointed out persistent issues, including the overpopulation of cats and unowned dogs from uncontrolled breeding, low registration rates, delays in legislation enforcement, rising abandonment and abuse cases, and shortcomings in shelter infrastructure and public veterinary services. Speaking at the social theatre performance Until I Stay in Larnaca, […]

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Kıbrıs 10.02.2026 04:20

Our View: Why the futile fines when drones can solve dumping?

The House last week passed a law providing for stiffer fines for fly-tipping but at the same time MPs cautioned that lax enforcement makes the legislation moot. Under the changes, the out-of-court fine issued by an inspector goes from €4,000 to €8,000, whereas the maximum fine issued by a chief inspector increases from €20,000 to […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 22:43

Trump to travel to China first week of April, Politico reports

United States President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing during the first week of April for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Politico reported on Monday, citing three people familiar with the plan.

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 22:13

Lebanon’s Tripoli building collapse kills 15

The death toll from the collapse of residential buildings in the Lebanese city of Tripoli rose to 15 after search and rescue operations ended, Lebanon’s National News Agency said on Monday, citing the civil defence chief. Civil defence director general Imad Khreiss said rescue teams rescued eight people from the rubble of the collapsed buildings […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 21:36

UN hopes for new crossing points in Cyprus ‘as soon as possible’

The United Nations is hoping for new crossing points to open between Cyprus’ two sides “as soon as possible”, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Monday. He told journalists that envoy Maria Angela Holguin “continues to work with the two leaders, including to advance the agreed confidence-building measures, and in particular to open […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 21:16

Britain’s royal palace ready to support police if asked in case of Andrew’s links to Epstein

Britain’s royal palace is prepared to help police if approached in connection with former Prince Andrew’s links to late US financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a spokesperson said on Monday. King Charles has made clear “his profound concern” at allegations that continue to emerge regarding his brother Andrew’s conduct, the palace spokesperson said. “While […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 21:14

Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions at congressional deposition, lawmakers say

Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions at a deposition before the United States House’s Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Monday, according to lawmakers, drawing criticism from both Republican and Democratic members of the committee. Maxwell, who was found guilty in 2021 for her role in helping Epstein sexually abuse teenage […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 20:41

US to turn over 2 Nato command posts to Europeans, military source says

The United States will turn over two of Nato’s major command posts – in Naples, Italy and Norfolk, Virginia – to European officers, a military source told Reuters on Monday. The move is in keeping with US President Donald Trump’s demands that European nations take more responsibility for their own security. His administration has called […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 20:21

Water situation in the dams still dire

Despite the rains, water levels in the island’s dams remain exceedingly low, officials again warned on Monday. Total water inside the reservoirs comes to 39.9 million cubic metres – or 13.7 per cent of total storage capacity. At this time last year, the dams held 26 per cent of capacity. The island’s largest reservoir at […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 20:12

Cyprus marks 77 years since closure of last camp for Palestine-bound Jews

Defence ministry permanent secretary Andreas Kountouris on Monday attended a ceremony to mark the 77th anniversary of the closure of the last of the detention camps set up by the British colonial authorities in Cyprus to house Jewish people bound for Palestine. He gave a speech at the event on behalf of minister Vasilis Palmas, and […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 19:40

Slow down at sewing workshop

A visit to the gallery is not just about browsing art collections and exhibitions, but also about sitting among the artworks, creating things by hand. This February, this is exactly what will happen at AG Leventis Gallery as fashion instructors Georgia Moditi and Anna Apostolou host a sewing workshop. On February 25, this unique experience […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 19:12

EU’s Kos calls Kombos after Turkey trip

European Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos on Monday held a telephone call with Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos following her trip to Turkey last week. According to the foreign ministry, the pair spoke about the European Union’s “enlargement agenda” and relations between the bloc and Turkey. Kos had met Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara on […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 19:02

Three quarters of Portuguese in Cyprus vote for president-elect Seguro

Portugal’s socialist president-elect Antonio Jose Seguro won three quarters of votes cast by Portuguese nationals in Cyprus at the weekend’s presidential election. In total, Seguro won 12 votes, with right-wing candidate Andre Ventura winning four votes, and two invalid votes being cast. The weekend’s election was a second-round runoff, with the election’s first round having […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 18:50

Dhekelia’s new turbines running late, may not arrive till 2030

The new turbines ordered for the power plant at Dhekelia may not arrive until 2030, officials of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) told MPs on Monday. EAC board chairman Giorgos Petrou said that, after a tender, they awarded a contract worth €140 million for the three turbines. Initially the delivery timeline was two-and-a-half years […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 18:44

Sykas prepares to sue Disy over ballot exclusion as legal service examine file

The criminal investigation file concerning Disy MP Nikos Sykas has been forwarded to the legal service, while the Limassol parliamentarian prepares to file a civil lawsuit against his party over his exclusion from the election ballot, according to local media reports on Monday. The case stems from a complaint filed by Sykas’ partner over an […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 18:10

Best crypto for february 2026: Analysts compare these 3 cheap altcoins

As February 2026 approaches, crypto investors are searching for the best cheap cryptocurrencies with strong upside potential. With large-cap coins moving sideways, analysts are shifting focus to low-priced altcoins that offer real utility, active development, and room for growth. This comparison highlights three affordable crypto projects that experts believe stand out for February 2026, based […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 18:02

Turkey’s Sakarya mayor ‘lied about getting degree in Cyprus’

Yusuf Alemdar, the mayor of Turkey’s Sakarya municipality, which is located on the country’s Black Sea coast, lied about having obtained a degree in Cyprus, according to reports on Monday. The Sakarya municipality’s website states that Alemdar graduated with a degree in business administration from Famagusta’s Eastern Mediterranean University, but veteran journalist Levent Ozadam on […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 17:47

Starmer refuses to heed calls to quit over Mandelson scandal

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signalled on Monday he would not heed calls to quit, even by the leader of his party in Scotland, after a second aide resigned from a team in crisis over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U.S. Under pressure over the appointment of a man whose close […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 17:12

Listed companies set annual meetings for late February

The Cyprus Trading Corporation, Woolworth Cyprus Properties and Ermes Department Stores have all announced that they will hold their annual general meetings on February 27, 2026, at their registered offices in Strovolos, Nicosia, to review their 2024 performance and decide on key corporate matters. Cyprus Trading Corporation said its annual general meeting will take place […]

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