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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 13:40

Cyprus study permits rise, but skilled migration remains at zero

Cyprus recorded zero EU Blue Card authorisations for highly skilled non-EU workers in 2024, according to Eurostat’s latest migration and asylum in Europe report. The publication examines migration and asylum trends across the European Union, with a focus on migration flows, population by citizenship, migrant skills, international protection and irregular migration. EU Blue Cards are […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 13:26

Cyprus petroleum sales rise in December

The total sales of petroleum products in Cyprus rose by 4.9 per cent in December 2025 compared with the same month a year earlier, data released by the Statistical Service (Cystat) showed on Tuesday. Total volumes reached 123,274 tonnes, supported mainly by strong increases in marine and aviation fuels. The sharpest rise was recorded in […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 13:22

Tersefanou attempted murder case sent to criminal court

A 33-year-old man accused of attempting to murder a 40-year-old in Tersefanou on January 18 was on Tuesday referred for direct trial before the Larnaca criminal court. The court is set to convene on March 12, with the 33-year-old remaining in custody until then, a decision his defence attorney did not contest. The suspect is […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 13:13

Ports authority unveils €41.5m plan to expand Latchi port

The Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) has outlined plans to upgrade and expand the port of Latchi, aiming to increase its capacity to more than 500 fishing and recreational vessels, after submitting an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and an ecological assessment to the environmental department.  The project, described as ambitious, consists of a series of individual works with a total estimated cost […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 12:56

Larnaca parents warn of overcrowded schools and demand upgrades

Building new schools in Larnaca is imperative, the head of the city’s parents’ association, Costas Costa, said on Monday, stressing that all classrooms must be equipped with air conditioning by May and that no further delays will be accepted. Costa said the association met the education minister on January 22 to discuss severe overcrowding in […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 12:44

Greece seeks cost review of undersea power link in pursuit of investors

Greece will hire an external adviser to review costs for a stalled project to build one of the world’s largest undersea power cable and link mainland Europe to Cyprus, the Greek energy minister said on Tuesday, as it seeks new investment. Known as the Great Sea Interconnector, the scheme, with a budget of 1.9 billion […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 12:30

Motorcyclist arrested after injuring officer in Limassol chase

A 29-year-old motorcyclist has been arrested in Limassol after injuring a police officer during a traffic stop and leading officers on a brief pursuit in the early hours of Tuesday morning. According to police, the incident occurred at around 1.00 am while four members of the Limassol traffic police were carrying out checks near the […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 12:05

Larnaca hosts first open day for aspiring aviators in Cyprus

The Wizz Air Pilot Academy hosted its inaugural open day in Larnaca on January 25, in order to introduce prospective candidates to its professional flight training opportunities in Cyprus. Attendees received a detailed briefing on the training and selection process, while having the chance to speak directly with programme experts to gain a clear understanding […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 12:00

Book review: Joyous, uplifting, but not funny

I’ll be the first to admit that there have been occasions where a joke will go over my head. And even more times when I’ve read or heard something that I knew was trying to be funny but which, to my mind, didn’t achieve what it set out to do. But reflecting upon Rosanna Pike’s […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 11:59

Ayia Napa hotels underpaying on rent, audit office says

By Tom Cleaver Five hotels in Ayia Napa are paying less in rent to the government than they should, given their revenues and the value of the land on which they stand, according to a report released by the audit office on Tuesday. The report examined contracts signed regarding state forest land, and explained that […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 11:53

Employers urged to protect outdoor workers amid high dust levels

Employers have been urged to assess the risks posed by elevated dust concentrations on Tuesday and to take appropriate protective measures for employees working outdoors, the labour inspection department said. Workers in open spaces were advised to use suitable protective equipment to limit their exposure to increased dust levels. “The employer has the responsibility to […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 11:52

National Bank of Greece raises €600m in landmark green senior bond issue

The National Bank of Greece successfully completed a €600 million green senior preferred bond issue in international markets, marking a major funding milestone for the bank. According to an announcement by the bank, the bond carries an interest rate of 3.125 per cent and a yield of 3.23 per cent, reflecting strong pricing conditions. The […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 11:49

Suspect remanded for eight days over Larnaca stabbing

A 30-year-old man suspected of attempted murder following a stabbing in Larnaca has been remanded in custody for eight days by the Larnaca district court on Tuesday. The court ruled that there is reasonable suspicion linking the suspect to the offences under investigation. The defence did not object to the police request for remand. The […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 11:45

Cypriot regulator warns investors over unauthorised investment websites

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Tuesday issued a warning to investors over a number of websites that are operating without authorisation to provide investment services. The commission said the websites do not belong to any entity granted authorisation for the provision of investment services or the performance of investment activities under Article […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 11:42

Off-colour Gauff dumped out by Svitolina

Coco Gauff’s bid for a third Grand Slam title went up in smoke at the Australian Open quarter-finals with a 6-1 6-2 defeat by Ukrainian Elina Svitolina on Tuesday, after the third seed enduring a nightmare on serve. The result meant 12th seed Svitolina marched into the semi-finals at Melbourne Park for the first time […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 11:39

Association sets priorities for Cyprus’ digital payment sector

The Association of Electronic Money and Payment Institutions (ACEMPI), an affiliate of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, held its annual traditional New Year cake-cutting ceremony on Monday at the offices of ECOMMBX. According to an announcement released on Tuesday, the gathering took place “in a warm and collegial atmosphere” with the participation of […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 11:37

Russian attack cuts power in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, 23 wounded in Odesa

Russian drones and missiles hit Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, late on Monday, knocking out power during freezing winter weather, while 23 people were wounded in an overnight attack on the southern city of Odesa, officials said. Two people were injured and two schools damaged in the attack on Kharkiv, Regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov said on […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 11:37

Holguin laments ‘not much progress’ after Christodoulides meeting

United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin on Tuesday lamented that “not much progress” had been achieved on confidence-building measures between the island’s two sides since her previous visit to the island. Speaking after a meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides, she said she is hoping to “push for more progress” on the issue of confidence-building measures, […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 11:34

Eurobank expands cash-back rewards across Cyprus and Greece

Eurobank on Tuesday announced the launch of its upgraded €pistrofi rewards programme, reshaping cardholder benefits in Cyprus and Greece as part of a broader enhancement of its customer offering. The bank said the former Blue card rewards programme has been renamed and enhanced under the €pistrofi brand, offering expanded benefits and a new banking experience […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 11:32

Poed calls on teachers to boycott evaluation training meetings

Primary school teachers’ union, Poed, called on its members to abstain from training and information meetings organised by the education ministry, on the new teacher evaluation framework, citing lack of consultation and organisational shortcomings. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Poed expressed strong dissatisfaction with the way the ministry is proceeding with the implementation of […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 11:20

Tsikkinis rejects defamation claims in 19 page response to first lady

Online activist Nicoletta Tsikkinis, issued a detailed 19 page response rejecting allegations of defamation raised by the lawyers of the first lady, Philippa Karsera, and has made clear she will not delete or retract any of her social media posts. The letter was sent on Tuesday to Karsera’s own lawyer, Achilleas Emilianides, in reply to […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 11:16

Cyprus among top ten island destinations for UK travellers

Cyprus remains firmly on the radar of British travellers planning their island escapes for 2026, even as newer destinations edge into the spotlight, according to Condé Nast Traveller. The luxury and lifestyle travel magazine reported that islands continue to dominate summer wish lists, with Mediterranean and Atlantic favourites once again ranking among the world’s most […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 11:05

Cyprus tax reform aims to boost take-home pay from January

Three weeks into the rollout of the new tax system, the tax department has already identified a series of targeted adjustments aimed largely at easing the burden on natural persons, with the House of Representatives signalling it is ready to adopt the proposed changes. Tax Commissioner Sotiris Markidis presented the suggested additions and clarifications to […]

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Kıbrıs 27.01.2026 11:00

Inflection Point?

It’s too early to be sure, but it seems likely that we have just seen ‘Peak Trump’. Last week Donald Trump arrived at the Davos conference radiating power and menace. Fresh from his attack on Venezuela, he was going to invade and annex Greenland. If his European allies in the NATO alliance tried to protect […]

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