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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 09:23

Holguin, Christodoulides and Erhurman hold tripartite meeting

United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin will meet with President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman in the buffer zone on Wednesday. The joint meeting is expected to address the differences Holguin identified during her separate meetings with both leaders on Tuesday, as well as the four-point plan set out by Erhurman in […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 09:08

Djokovic through to semis after Mussetti withdraws through injury while leading 2-0

Novak Djokovic’s quest for a record Grand Slam title continued in dramatic circumstances after fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti quit their Australian Open quarter-final match with an injury after taking a two-set lead at Melbourne Park on Wednesday. Musetti’s retirement when leading 6-4 6-3 1-3 meant Djokovic pulled off a great escape at his most successful […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 08:49

Snow restricts access on Troodos roads

Snow and sleet in the higher Troodos mountains have led to several roads being accessible only to vehicles equipped with anti-skid chains or four-wheel drive , the police said on Wednesday. The affected road networks include the Platres – Troodos and the Karvounas – Troodos roads, as well as the Prodromos – Troodos road. The […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 08:33

Today’s weather: Clouds prevail, storms may bring hail

Weather conditions on Wednesday will remain similar to recent days, with cloud cover and isolated rain or storms at intervals. Some storms may be accompanied by hail, while higher mountain areas are expected to see snow or sleet. Snow depth in Troodos measured 27 centimetres this morning Temperatures will rise to around 16 degrees Celsius […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 08:22

Trump says Pretti should not have carried a gun, drawing backlash from gun rights advocates

President Donald Trump said Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot by a federal agent during a confrontation in Minneapolis, should not have been carrying a gun or fully loaded magazines, comments that put him at odds with gun rights groups and some Republicans. Asked whether he agreed with administration officials who described Pretti as a […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 08:00

In the AI era, protecting privacy is how we protect truth

By Dr. Hajar El Haddaoui, Director General, Digital Cooperation Organization Data Privacy Day, marked annually on January 28, can no longer be treated as a routine reminder to update passwords or skim a privacy policy. In 2026, privacy has become something far more fundamental: a critical line of defence against misinformation in an AI-driven digital economy. Global debate […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 07:40

Cyprus businesses urged to explore global partnerships

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced the publication of its latest electronic newsletter titled International Networking and Cooperation Opportunities. This January 2026 edition features a selection of business proposals from abroad aimed at local enterprises looking to expand their global reach. The primary objective of this publication is to present specific […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business News: Keve, shipping, tourism, banks, Latchi port,  tax reform

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has hailed the Cyprus-Bahrain Business Forum, held in Manama earlier this week, as a key step towards deepening bilateral business and economic cooperation. The forum was co-organised by Keve and the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with the stated aim of strengthening economic and entrepreneurial ties between Cyprus and […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 06:30

EU funding opportunities unveiled for agriculture and natural resources

The Enterprise Europe Network, whose Cyprus coordinator is the local chamber of commerce, facilitated a strategic networking event in Brussels earlier this month. Titled CARE4BIO Brokerage Event, it sought to assist organisations and researchers in building consortiums for the Horizon Europe Cluster 6 funding calls. In addition, the event focused on supporting companies and small […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 06:00

Record output lifts Energean to top end of 2025 guidance

Energean plc announced during its stock market update for preliminary 2025 results that the fourth quarter of 2025 was the strongest production quarter in the company’s history. The company stated the record performance capped a year marked by operational resilience despite geopolitical and macroeconomic pressures. “I am particularly pleased with the excellent fourth quarter, during […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 04:24

Bill sets conditions for police body cameras

A revised justice ministry bill regulating the use of body cameras by police officers and in police vehicles is set to be examined on Wednesday by the House legal affairs committee. The legislation allows for the installation and use of portable cameras on police uniforms, equipment, plain clothes and service vehicles, whether marked or unmarked, […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 04:24

Rural crafts showcase sustainability across Europe

By Martin David Clark Just before Christmas, a team of five people from Kato Drys, led by Community Council president Nikos Vasiliou, visited the Lisov Museum in Slovakia. Also attending was a team from Saul Verde (Green Village) Association in Romania.  Cyprus, Slovakia and Romania have been collaborating since 2011 to promote rural sustainability. and the […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 04:20

Our View: Is another Cyprus embassy in the Gulf necessary?

During his official two-day visit to Bahrain, President Nikos Christodoulides inaugurated the Cyprus Republic’s embassy in Manama on Monday. Cyprus now has an embassy in all Gulf states apart from Iraq. It has embassies in Doha, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Kuwait City and Riyadh, which is quite astonishing considering the size of the country. Only three […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 00:55

Rybakina to face Pegula in Australian Open semis after Swiatek upset

Fifth seed Elena Rybakina and American Jessica Pegula booked their places in the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday with contrasting victories at Melbourne Park. Rybakina produced a dominant second-set display to defeat six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek 7-5 6-1 on Rod Laver Arena, ending the world number two’s bid for a career Grand Slam. […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 22:37

Cyprus presidency to be judged by trust, Raouna tells European parliament

The success of Cyprus’ EU council presidency will be measured by the trust it builds between institutions and the public, deputy minister for European affairs, Marilena Raouna told the European parliament on Tuesday. Addressing MEPs at the start of Cyprus’s presidency, Raouna said the EU was facing a defining moment. “It is becoming clear that […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 22:22

US Border Patrol involved in shooting in Arizona, county sheriff says

The US Border Patrol was involved in a shooting in Arizona on Tuesday, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said in a statement, adding that his office was working with the FBI and Customs and Border Protection to look into the incident. NBC News earlier reported, citing a Pima County Sheriff spokeswoman, that a person was […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 22:00

Alleged Turkish ‘Steel Dome’ deployment in the north raises security concerns in Cyprus

Turkey has reportedly expanded its air defence network in the north with the deployment of advanced systems described as part of a so called “Steel Dome” deterrent. Regional media outlets, citing satellite imagery and Turkish press reports, say the deployment includes Hisar medium range anti-missile systems integrated into a wider defence architecture. The system is […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 21:42

Fitiris sets organised crime at centre of EU council agenda

Tackling organised crime will be a central priority of Cyprus’s EU council presidency, justice minister Costas Fitiris told the European Parliament on Tuesday, warning that criminal networks are evolving at an unprecedented pace. Presenting the presidency’s priorities to the parliament’s justice committee, Fitiris said Cyprus was assuming the role “with pride but also a high […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 21:26

Russian drone strike on passenger train in Kharkiv region kills three

A Russian drone strike killed three people and wounded two more aboard a passenger train in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, prosecutors said on Tuesday. Regional prosecutors said the train was struck near a village while operating from Chop, near Ukraine’s western borders with Hungary and Slovakia, to the town of Barvinkove in Kharkiv region. The train […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 21:21

Turkey weighs contingency plans for Iran unrest amid fears of refugee influx

Turkey is examining alternative scenarios for managing a potential crisis on its eastern border amid growing concern over instability in Iran, with a focus on preventing a new wave of migration and establishing a potential buffer zone. Senior officials from the Turkish foreign ministry have briefed members of parliament in closed session on possible developments […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 21:05

Yellow weather warning issued as rain and thunderstorms approach

The met office has issued a yellow weather warning for scattered heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms expected from Tuesday evening until early Wednesday morning. According to the warning, unstable weather will begin to affect the island from the afternoon, intensifying overnight. The warning is in force from 6pm on Tuesday until 8am on Wednesday, with […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 20:48

Forestry department faces scrutiny over lease expansion and €1.3m in lost revenue

The forestry department is under fire following a damning report released by the audit office on Tuesday, revealing serious irregularities in the management of state forest land, and more than €1.3 million in overdue revenue remaining uncollected. The audit, covering the period from 2018 to 2025, points to systemic failures in lease management and environmental […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 20:21

Migration pact central to Cyprus presidency says Ioannides

The full implementation of the EU’s new pact on migration will be the central priority of Cyprus’s EU council presidency, deputy migration minister Nicholas Ioannides told the European parliament on Tuesday. Addressing the parliament’s justice committee, Ioannides assured that preparations for the pact, which is expected to enter into force in 2026, were in their […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 20:08

Allegations against Paphos mayor reportedly date back to 2017

Allegations of wife-beating made against Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos first surfaced in 2017, it emerged on Tuesday, as police look into medical documents leaked online purportedly showing the mayor’s spouse had suffered physical assault. A day earlier, police confirmed they were investigating claims made on social media regarding the alleged beating of Louisa Andreou, the […]

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