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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 22:53

Two arrested over Paphos burglary

A man and a woman, both 36, have been arrested in connection with a burglary in the Paphos district on January 26, according to police. Police said jewellery, wristwatches and money were stolen from a Paphos residence during the incident. Evidence gathered during investigations led to the identification of the two suspects. Court warrants were […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 22:50

Ustel touts May for north’s judicial reform referendum

The north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel on Monday suggested that a referendum on a four-point judicial reform package could be held in the first week of May. He made the suggestion to the Turkish Cypriot legislature, which will be required to vote with a two-thirds majority in favour of the plan for the referendum to […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 22:40

Kiosk robbery suspect remanded

A 41-year-old man has been remanded in connection with a kiosk robbery in the Famagusta district on Monday, police said. According to police, the incident occurred at around 10.40am when a man entered the kiosk wearing a motorcycle helmet and threatened the cashier with a hunting rifle before taking a sum of money and fleeing. […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 22:07

Paphos council session suspended amid fallout over mayor probe

The plenary session of the Paphos municipal council was suspended on Monday afternoon after a series of absences and withdrawals amid ongoing developments involving mayor Phedonas Phedonos. The session initially began with 15 of the 25 council members present, before being brought to a halt following the withdrawal of four members of the municipal Akel […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 20:39

Doubt cast on Fidias using Limassol property for work

Information on Monday appeared to refute assertions by MEP Fidias Panayiotou that he uses a property in Limassol – mostly paid for with European Parliament funds – as office space. Daily Politis got hold of the lease on the property, located in Polemidia, Limassol. It’s a four-bedroom house, with a swimming pool and a garden. The […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 20:34

Antigone to sing ‘JALLA’ for Cyprus at Eurovision

CyBC has announced that Cyprus’ entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will be titled JALLA, and will be presented to the public for the first time on Sunday. The song will be performed by Antigone during the main news bulletin on TV channel CyBC1 at 20.00. Following the broadcast, the track will be available […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 20:10

Kofinou worker died from multiple injuries, autopsy reveals

Multiple injuries to the body and vital organs sustained during a work accident were the cause of death of 55-year-old Finis Alexandru, who died on Friday in Kofinou, the official autopsy showed on Monday. The autopsy was carried out by state pathologist Angeliki Papetta, with samples collected for further laboratory tests. The incident occurred on […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 20:05

Nicosia district government urges targeted measures instead of blanket water cuts

The Nicosia district government (EOA) on Monday proposed targeted measures to curb water overconsumption and reduce losses in the water supply network, expressing reservations about implementing a horizontal water supply cut of 10 per cent. It said it is closely monitoring discussions around proposed cuts and emphasised that experience from 2008 to 2010 showed that […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 20:01

Avakoum monks plea to president over seized property

Deposed monks from the monastery of St Avakoum appealed to President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday, alleging violations of their constitutional rights and seeking the return of personal property they claim was unlawfully removed following their expulsion in March 2024. The monks allege that on March 5, 2024, individuals including former and current state officials entered […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 19:50

One more international comedian to reach Cyprus stage

One more internationally acclaimed comedian is traveling to Cyprus for two stand-up shows this winter. In February, the island’s comedy scene welcomes Sundeep Bhardwaj as he presents his Let’s Talk About It set, a show discussing hot topics that are not often talked up publicly on stage. His first show in Cyprus will take place […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 19:07

Agreement on Cyprus-Israel gas field expected next month

Cyprus and Israel are “very close” to an interstate agreement regarding the Aphrodite natural gas reservoir, the energy minister reiterated on Monday. Michalis Damianou told CyBC that an Israeli government delegation was expected to visit the island over the next fortnight. The two sides are currently in talks to close the pending matters, paving the […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 18:28

Three arrested in Nicosia as police target drugs and weapons

Three men were arrested in Nicosia on Monday following a coordinated police operation targeting illegal possession of drugs and firearms, money laundering and other offences. The operation began at 5am and concluded around 10.30am, during which police searched multiple homes and premises under court warrants, seizing a number of firearms, quantities of drugs, sums of […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 18:22

Two athletes to represent Cyprus at Winter Olympics

Cyprus will be represented by one male and one female athlete at the 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, marking the country’s first two-athlete participation in the Winter Games in 12 years, the Cyprus Olympic Committee announced on Monday. The games will run from February 6 to 22 in Italy. Yiannos Kouyoumdjian will compete in […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 18:10

Why everyone is watching this token instead of Solana (SOL) when searching for the next crypto to explode

Solana (SOL) continues to be one of the most closely watched layer-1 blockchains thanks to its speed, scalability, and established DeFi ecosystem, but many analysts now view its phase of explosive upside as largely priced in. With SOL already commanding a substantial market capitalization, attention is shifting toward where the next crypto to explode could […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 17:50

Fairer insurance premiums for elderly heads for House approval

A legislative proposal aimed at amending the law on insurance for elderly drivers was on Monday forwarded to the House plenum. The proposal, by MP Alexandra Attalides, and was discussed at the House human rights committee. Committee chair Irini Charalambides described the proposal as very important, adding that committee members had indicated their intention to […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 17:27

What Limassol Carnival reveals about Cyprus waste culture

At a recent roundtable discussion organised by the Green Committee at Poseidonia Beach Hotel as part of RE-Merry Christmas -The Other Market- one topic stood out above all others: the hidden environmental cost of Carnival — and what it says about our habits as a society. The discussion, moderated by Genia Boustany, Director at Poseidonia, […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 17:27

Registrations for new National Guard recruits to open in April

Registration for teenagers starting their military service this summer will open in April, the defence ministry said on Monday. The platform will allow conscripts to express their choices for deployment across branches of the National Guard, as part of the selection and allocation process. Teens will not be required to create a profile again. The […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 17:19

Gulf investors apply to build Limassol science park

A consortium of Cypriot and foreign companies has submitted an offer to build and operate a science and technological park at Pentakomo, the government announced on Monday. The single offer submitted is now being assessed. The government has for decades been seeking a strategic investor to build and operate a science and tech park at […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 17:02

Bill on access rights for support dogs heads to plenum

A legislative proposal aimed at ensuring access for support dogs accompanying people into public buildings and public transport is set to be voted onj at the House plenum on Thursday. The proposal was submitted by Diko MP Christos Senekis and was discussed on Monday at the House human rights committee. Committee chair Irini Charalambides described […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 16:57

Cyta revenues climb to €442 million with solid 2025 profits

State-owned telecommunications provider Cyta on Monday presented its 2026 budget focused on digital infrastructure investment to the House finance and budget committee, outlining stable profitability, network resilience and a continued expansion of next-generation technologies. The budget places strong emphasis on major investments in digital infrastructure, profitability and resilience, positioning Cyta as a central pillar of […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 16:50

Erhurman says Christodoulides has not kept promises

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Monday said President Nikos Christodoulides has not kept promises he had made regarding confidence-building measures between the island’s two sides. “Promises were made regarding the matter of halloumi and on crossings at the Astromeritis and Dherynia crossing points, that those matters would be solved by January 31. Unfortunately, they […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 16:20

Kokomix supports forest restoration in Souni village

Kokomix, a leading ready-mixed concrete supplier in Cyprus, took part in an environmental initiative on January 25, 2026, aimed at restoring forest areas in the village of Souni, which were affected by a large-scale wildfire in July 2025. The wildfire impacted parts of the Limassol region, with more than 120-sq.km of land affected. As part […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 16:19

British serial killer ‘Suffolk Strangler’ pleads guilty to 1999 murder

British serial killer, dubbed the ‘Suffolk Strangler’ by the media after he killed five young women, pleaded guilty on Monday to an earlier murder of a teenager committed more than 25 years ago. Steve Wright, who is already serving a life sentence with no prospect of parole for a 2006 killing spree, appeared at London’s […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 16:14

No new targeted Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, Zelenskiy says

Russia has not carried out any targeted missile or drone strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure in the last 24 hours although energy facilities in frontline areas have come under fire, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday. Zelenskiy’s statement highlighted the limitations of a short-term energy truce that Russia agreed to last week at the […]

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