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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 17:50

North ‘parliament speaker’ ‘naturalised people he coerced into breaking law’

The north’s ‘parliament speaker’ Ziya Ozturkler was on Thursday accused in court of gifting ‘TRNC’ citizenship to people he had coerced into handing out degree certificates under false pretences during his time as ‘interior minister’. The accusation was made by the former secretary-general of Morphou’s now infamous Cyprus Health and Social Sciences University (KSTU) Serdal […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 17:39

Bill seeks donor transparency for social support body

A bill was tabled in parliament on Thursday aiming to make the independent social support body more transparent by obliging it to publish the names of donors along with the contribution amounts. The charity was initially set up in 2014 to offer financial assistance to disadvantaged students. It is chaired ex-officio by whoever happens to […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 17:19

Trans inmate moved for safety reasons

A 23-year-old trans woman serving a six-year prison sentence for smuggling 890 grams of cocaine has been transferred to a separate area of the central prison, amid concerns she could be subjected to violence by other inmates. Local media on Thursday reported that the Larnaca criminal court issued its ruling in the woman’s case on […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 16:57

Demetriou ‘disappointed’ as talks stall

House President Annita Demetriou on Thursday expressed disappointment over the lack of progress achieved at Wednesday’s tripartite meeting on the Cyprus problem, while the north’s ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu said negotiations cannot solve the Cyprus problem. Demetriou met United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin on Thursday and said that “we are disappointed that, so far, […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 16:55

EU ministers approve new Iran sanctions after Tehran’s crackdown on protests

European Union foreign ministers adopted new sanctions on Iran on Thursday targeting individuals and entities involved in a violent crackdown on protesters and in the country’s support to Russia, EU diplomats said on Thursday. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said in a post on social media platform X that the sanctions include members of the […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 16:54

EU agri-food exports reach €219 billion despite November dip

European Union agri-food trade experienced a slight slowdown during November 2025 following the historic highs recorded in October, according to the latest European Commission report. The total EU agri-food trade surplus for the period between January and November 2025 reached €46.1 billion, marking a decrease compared to the same period in 2024. Higher import prices […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 16:49

Kremlin says Russia has invited Zelenskiy to come to Moscow for peace talks

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia had reiterated its invitation for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to come to Moscow for peace talks,as U.S.-led efforts to reach a deal to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine intensify. The Kremlin made its statement as the two countries carried out their latest exchange of war dead, […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 16:46

UN’s Diagne hails widening of Ayios Dometios crossing point

By Tom Cleaver United Nations representative Khassim Diagne on Thursday hailed works to widen the Ayios Dometios crossing point, which links Cyprus’ two sides on Nicosia’s western edge. Flanked by Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman’s undersecretary Mehmet Dana and Greek Cypriot chief negotiator Menelaos Menelaou, he delivered a speech on behalf of UN envoy Maria […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 16:00

A minute with: Photini Matsi, ceramicist

Where do you live?I live on my own, in Nicosia, next to my family. What did you have for breakfast?It’s a bad habit, but I don’t at the moment. Just coffee and herbal tea to start the day. Describe your perfect dayWake up and have a few hours to myself, not rushing. Head to the […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 15:58

Cyprus banks see strong December growth in deposits and loans

The annual growth rate of deposits reached 6.50 per cent and that of loans rose to 10.70 per cent in December 2025, according to data released on Thursday by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The figures were published as part of the CBC’s Monetary and Financial Statistics January 2026 edition, covering deposits and loans […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 15:42

President confirms Polis hospital to be ready by September 2028

The new Polis Chrysochous hospital will be completed and ready to operate by September 2028, President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Thursday, following a meeting at the presidential palace with the Polis municipality and Paphos district MPs. Christodoulides said the foundation stone for the hospital would be laid in February 2027, marking a major milestone for […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 15:00

What is ‘oatzempic’?

By Lauren Ball and Emily Burch If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or Instagram lately, you may have seen people blending oats with water or juice and calling it “oatzempic.” The name is a nod to Ozempic, a prescription medication used primarily for type 2 diabetes that also suppresses appetite. Videos of the oatzempic […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 14:47

World Wetlands Day in Paralimni

Come and join us for a family-friendly morning of birdwatching and nature exploration at the beautiful Paralimni Lake, say BirdLife. Admire the impressive sight of flamingos wintering in their natural habitat, along with various species of ducks such as Mallards, Shelducks and Teals. You may also spot herons and other waterbirds! Free educational material for […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 14:42

Kurds march in Nicosia as parliament set to vote on Rojava resolution

Members of the Kurdish community in Cyprus marched through central Nicosia on Thursday, as parliament prepared to vote on a resolution concerning the situation in Syria’s Kurdish-held Rojava region. Carrying flags of a unified Kurdistan, demonstrators protested what they described as ongoing attacks by forces linked to the Damascus regime in northeastern Syria, while criticising […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 14:42

Saudi and Israeli officials visit Washington to discuss possible strikes on Iran

The Trump administration is hosting senior defense and intelligence officials from Israel and Saudi Arabia for talks on Iran this week as U.S. President Donald Trump considers military strikes, Axios reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. The White House did not immediately respond to a […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 14:37

Turkey says Greece must coordinate research activities in contested Aegean waters

Turkey’s defence ministry said on Thursday that Ankara has issued a maritime notice pushing Greece to coordinate with Ankara on all research activities in parts of the Aegean Sea that Turkey sees as its continental shelf. Ties between the NATO allies, but historic rivals, have improved in recent years but they remain at odds over […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 14:30

Ellinas returns to action at Estoril after starting season with podium

Cypriot driver Tio Ellinas will return to action at Portugal’s Estoril circuit this weekend after starting the season with a podium finish in the Porsche Sprint Challenge Southern Europe at Portimao, taking third place in the first race and fourth in the second. The opening round at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve was heavily disrupted […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 14:24

Chechen leader says Russia should fight war in Ukraine to the end

The leader of Russia’s Chechnya region, Ramzan Kadyrov, said on Thursday that he was opposed to talks on ending the war in Ukraine and that Moscow should fight on. “I believe the war must be taken to its conclusion… I am against negotiations,” Kadyrov told reporters at the Kremlin, where President Vladimir Putin was meeting […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 14:19

Eurobank at the centre of new financial bridge between India and Cyprus

Eurobank solidified its role as a primary financial architect between India and Europe by spearheading discussions at the Cyprus-India Business and Investment Summit 2026 held in Mumbai on January 28. “The summit came at a pivotal moment, as India’s business community increasingly looked westward for global expansion, while Cyprus positioned itself not simply as an […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 13:48

Cyprus tourism revenue hits €3.6bn — Israeli visitors highest daily spenders

Tourism revenue in Cyprus rose sharply in November 2025, with total receipts reaching €168 million, according to a report released on Thursday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The increase represents a 21.1 per cent rise year-on-year, compared with €138.70m recorded in November 2024. The figures were compiled through the passenger survey carried out by […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 13:34

Business leaders debate Europe’s economic future with competitiveness in focus

Europe’s drive to strengthen competitiveness and economic resilience came into sharp focus on Thursday during a meeting of the Eurochambres presidency in Nicosia. The meeting took place at the premises of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), bringing together senior leaders of the European chambers network and top officials of the Republic of […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 13:10

Disy’s Limassol branch defends embattled MP Sykas

Disy’s Limassol branch issued a firm defence of the presumption of innocence regarding MP Nikos Sykas after his exclusion from the election ballot over an allegation of domestic violence. In a statement issued on Thursday, the branch said it condemned violence “unequivocally, without exceptions”, but stressed that judgment belongs solely to the justice system and […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 13:02

Cyprus tech association elects new board of directors

The Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA), a member of the Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev), held its annual general meetingthis week, during which elections were conducted for its board of directors for the 2026–2027 term. Following the vote, GM Powersoft Insights, represented by George Malekkos, was elected president, while Antonia Michael of IBM was […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 13:01

Supreme Sabalenka crushes Svitolina to reach Australian Open final

Aryna Sabalenka swept to her fourth successive Australian Open final with a 6-2 6-3 win over Ukrainian Elina Svitolina on Thursday in a semi-final overshadowed by geopolitical tension. Top-seeded Belarusian Sabalenka will bid for a third crown at Melbourne Park in four years and fifth Grand Slam title overall against the winner of the late […]

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