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Kıbrıs 05.02.2026 17:42

‘Wherever you are, Kotsovolos’: making shopping for daily needs easy, flexible

The way people live, move, and meet their daily needs has changed. In this new everyday life, Kotsovolos is present with a clear message: “Wherever you are, Kotsovolos.” A message that reflects the company’s timeless commitment to an easy and flexible shopping and service experience. Kotsovolos operates as a comprehensive ecosystem of physical and digital […]

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Kıbrıs 05.02.2026 17:26

IASIS Private Hospital achieves CHKS international accreditation

Iasis Private Hospital, a member of the Leptos Group, is pleased to announce that it has achieved accreditation in accordance with internationally recognised CHKS Healthcare Accreditation Standards, one of the most respected certifications for quality and safety in the healthcare sector. The CHKS accreditation confirms that the Hospital meets strict international standards in quality management, […]

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Kıbrıs 05.02.2026 17:08

Fire in Larnaca apartment

A fire broke out on the second floor in a three-storey apartment in Larnaca on Thursday afternoon and a tenant had to be treated for smoke inhalation. Fire department spokesman Andreas Kettis said that three fire trucks from Larnaca fire station responded to extinguish the fire in the living room area. An ambulance arrived on […]

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Kıbrıs 05.02.2026 17:03

Fire in Limassol building

A fire broke out in an old building in the centre of Limassol at noon on Thursday The fire department said the fire appeared to have started during roof insulation work in a building near Tepak. No one was injured. Andreas Kettis, fire department spokesman, said that four fire trucks extinguished the fire. Tenants of […]

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Kıbrıs 05.02.2026 16:52

House plans restrictions on foreign nationals buying real estate

Parliament on Thursday indicated its intention to pass legislation by May restricting the acquisition of real estate by foreign nationals. The intention is to amend the relevant law by May, before the House dissolves ahead of the parliamentary elections. So far, MPs have tabled three bills introducing restrictions on the sale of properties to foreign […]

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Kıbrıs 05.02.2026 16:22

Allegations of intimidation at CyBC

Serious allegations of intimidation within Cyprus’ public broadcaster were aired in the House on Thursday, as MPs examined claims that a senior CyBC official sought to pressure a board member to keep Elmos Neocleous as director-general. The complaint was submitted to the House interior committee by the union Sidikek-Peo, through its representative Christodoulos Christodoulou, who […]

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Kıbrıs 05.02.2026 16:17

Safety fears raised over RES battery storage plant plans

The construction of a planned power storage station for renewable energy in the Rotseri area of Alambra may pose risks to public health and the environment, the Federation of Environmental Organisations (Opok) warned on Thursday. “[The permits were granted] without substantial information or consultation with the local community, the municipality or the local government,” Opok […]

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Kıbrıs 05.02.2026 16:02

All 166 kidnapped churchgoers now rescued in northern Nigeria, Christian group says

Security services have now rescued all 166 worshippers who were kidnapped by gunmen during attacks on two churches in northern Nigeria last month, a Christian group said on Thursday. The Christian Association of Nigeria credited the power of prayer and the military for the success of the operations in Kaduna state, but did not go […]

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Kıbrıs 05.02.2026 15:55

Fidias forced to rename party after elections service objections

MEP Fidias Panayiotou has been compelled to rename his political party after the elections service rejected its original title, ruling that the term “Direct Democracy” could not be registered on its own as it describes a system of governance rather than a distinct political formation. Following the objections, Panayiotou submitted a revised application under the […]

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Kıbrıs 05.02.2026 15:55

Police find phone records of north ‘house speaker’ engaging in coercion, ‘plagiarised’ work

The Turkish Cypriot police have accessed records of telephone communications between the north’s ‘parliament speaker’ Ziya Ozturkler and officials from a university in Morphou, in which it has been alleged that he coerced them into awarding a degree under false pretences to a longtime close personal associate of the north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel. The […]

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Kıbrıs 05.02.2026 15:30

Cyprus, its land and landscapes

The old town of Nicosia is quiet on a cloudy weekday morning. I step over some puddles, pass some small yellow flowers and head to the newly renamed Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (SPEL building), where the exhibition Agropoetics: soils ⁄bodies is now on. Part of Cyprus’ EU Presidency cultural programme, the exhibition runs […]

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Kıbrıs 05.02.2026 15:17

Turkey is doing its best to prevent US-Iran conflict, Erdogan says

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey is working hard to prevent US-Iran tensions from tipping the Middle East into a new conflict, as the two adversaries signal that disagreement over Tehran’s missile arsenal threatens to torpedo a deal. Speaking to reporters on a return flight from a visit to Egypt, Erdogan added that talks at […]

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Kıbrıs 05.02.2026 15:15

Cyprus consumer prices rise slightly in January

Inflation in Cyprus recorded mild annual growth in January 2026, while consumer prices edged slightly lower on a monthly basis, according to the state statistical service (Cystat). According to the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) for January 2026, prices rose by 0.5 per cent compared with January 2025, whereas they decreased by 0.3 per […]

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Kıbrıs 05.02.2026 15:13

Water development dept denies it plans to shut off water supply

The water development department has denied that it plans to shut off the mains water supply intermittently as it aims to tackle an ongoing water shortage. The clarification comes after it had been stated that the island will have 10 per cent less water at its disposal than what it is projected to need, with […]

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Kıbrıs 05.02.2026 15:00

One man dead, a woman missing, as Storm Leonardo hits Spain and Portugal

An elderly man died in flood waters in Portugal and a woman was swept away by a swollen river in Spain after trying to rescue her dog, as Storm Leonardo lashed the Iberian peninsula with heavy rains and strong winds on Thursday. Leonardo is the latest in a wave of half a dozen winter storms […]

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Kıbrıs 05.02.2026 15:00

Cyprus industrial turnover index rises in November

Cyprus’ Industrial Turnover Index rose in November 2025, pointing to stronger activity across most industrial sectors and confirming sustained expansion in manufacturing and quarrying. According to the statistical service (Cystat), the index reached 138.6 units in November 2025, with 2021 as the base year set at 100 units, recording an annual increase of 10 per […]

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Kıbrıs 05.02.2026 14:43

Exhibition traces ‘the homeland of our thoughts’

A group show curated by Eria Dapola opens on Saturday at 83 Aiscylou Street in old Nicosia. Titled The Homeland of our Thoughts, the exhibition brings together the works of the artists Raissa Angeli, Evelyn Anastasiou, Stelios Kallinikou, Christos Kyriakides, Yorgos Prinos, Efi Savvides and Antonis Theodorides. Organised by NGO Xarkis, the exhibition’s concept is […]

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Kıbrıs 05.02.2026 14:30

Ukraine, Russia end second day of peace talks, agree prisoner swap

Ukraine and Russia concluded a second day of US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday to end Europe’s most destructive conflict since World War II, agreeing to a major prisoner swap, the first such exchange in five months, officials said. US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said that the delegations from the US, […]

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Kıbrıs 05.02.2026 14:18

Dead turtle abuse reveals legislative gap, says commissioner

Cyprus lacks legislation regulating the treatment for animals after their death, hindering law enforcement for cases in which they are treated disrespectfully, animal welfare commissioner Antonia Theodosiou said on Thursday. “The treatment of animals, even after death, in a manner that is not consistent with the principles of a modern, sensitive society, is a reprehensible […]

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Kıbrıs 05.02.2026 14:11

Hartsiotis travels to Kormakitis to listen to residents’ problems

Commissioner of the presidency Marios Hartsiotis paid a visit to the Kyrenia district Maronite villages of Kormakitis and Karpasha to listen to residents’ concerns. The presidential palace said that the purpose of Hartsiotis’ visit was to “record and discuss … residents’ needs and problems regarding the issues which concerned them”. It added that he had […]

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Kıbrıs 05.02.2026 14:05

International recognition for Louis Hotels

Louis Hotels is proud to announce that four of the Group’s hotels are included in the Top 100 Hotels Worldwide of the TUI Global Hotel Awards 2026, ranking them in the top 1 per cent globally. The Louis Hotels that were recognised are: TUI Group, Europe’s largest tourism group, has announced the Top 100 Hotels […]

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Kıbrıs 05.02.2026 14:00

Controlled explosions in Yeri

The public has been warned to expect controlled explosions carried out by the National Guard in Yeri on Thursday afternoon. The National Guard will be carrying out the destruction/neutralisation of ammunition between 3.00pm and 4.30pm. All appropriate security measures will be taken in the area with police saying there is no cause for concern.

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Kıbrıs 05.02.2026 14:00

Nearly seven in ten Cypriots own their home, Eurostat shows

Cyprus remained a country of homeowners in 2024, with 69.4 per cent of residents living in their own property and 30.6 per cent renting, according to new Eurostat figures released on Thursday. That placed Cyprus slightly above the EU average, where 68 per cent owned their home and 32 per cent rented, marking a marginal […]

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Kıbrıs 05.02.2026 13:52

Rape case sent to trial despite complainant’s withdrawal

A man accused of rape and assault was ordered to be held in custody pending trial on Thursday, despite the complainant formally asking the court to withdraw her complaint. The case concerns a woman who accused her partner of rape and assault but sought to retract her statement a few days later. Despite her request, […]

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