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Kıbrıs 26.01.2026 19:13

Pension reform legislation to be tabled by June

The government said on Monday it hopes to table legislation reforming the pensions system by June so the reform kicks in as of January 2027. Labour Minister Marinos Moushiouttas was taking questions from MPs while discussing the ministry’s budget for this fiscal year. The discussion quickly turned to the pensions system and the Social Insurance […]

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Kıbrıs 26.01.2026 19:06

Social workers in schools to support pupils and teachers from 2026

Plans to introduce social worker services in selected pilot schools in 2026 were announced by Education Minister Athena Michaelidou on Monday as part of efforts to tackle school violence and delinquency while strengthening pupils’ and teachers’ mental resilience. Michaelidou said the move forms part of a broader, “holistic” approach to making schools more effective and […]

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Kıbrıs 26.01.2026 18:30

Bronze age tombs discovered at Hala Sultan Tekke

Two tombs and evidence of human activity dating back to the late bronze age, 1400 BC, were discovered during excavations carried out at the Dromolaxia-Vyzakia Hala Sultan Tekke, the antiquities department said on Monday. “The tombs yielded a wealth of finds, including meticulously crafted local pottery, tools and personal adornment items,” it said. The ceilings […]

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Kıbrıs 26.01.2026 18:22

Four-year-old dies of flu

A four-year-old girl who had been admitted to Limassol general hospital on Saturday died of influenza type A on Monday, the state health services (Okypy) announced. “According to the attending physicians, the cause of death was multi-organ failure as a result of Influenza A,” Okypy spokesperson Charalambos Charilaou said. The girl had been intubated and […]

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Kıbrıs 26.01.2026 18:17

Larnaca taxi drivers call strike off

Taxi drivers in Larnaca on Monday called off an indefinite strike following “contacts with competent bodies” after expressing fury at what they described as “uncontrolled action by passenger transport applications” undercutting them. The Pancyprian federation of urban taxis said that it had held a meeting with officials from the road transport department and that it […]

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Kıbrıs 26.01.2026 18:10

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) vs Solana (SOL): analysts say one will deliver 25x ROI in 2026

The comparison between Solana (SOL) and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is increasingly showing up in 2026 upside discussions for a simple reason: SOL is already a large, widely traded Layer-1, while MUTM is still priced at presale levels with multiple near-term milestones in play. SOL offers exposure to a mature ecosystem that can still trend meaningfully […]

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Kıbrıs 26.01.2026 17:27

‘EUROPE IN CINEMA’ film series launches January 2026

The European Union National Institutes for Culture in Cyprus (EUNIC), in collaboration with the Friends of Cinema Society, proudly present “EUROPE IN CINEMA”, a year-long film series celebrating the diversity of European cinema throughout 2026. The series features a rich selection of European films spanning a wide range of genres and languages. From powerful dramas […]

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Kıbrıs 26.01.2026 17:17

North opposition leader decries ‘atomic bomb’ of corruption

Turkish Cypriot opposition political party CTP leader Sila Usar Incirli on Monday said an “atomic bomb” of corruption has been dropped on the north after a second ‘MP’ from the ruling coalition was earlier in the day accused in court of lawbreaking in relation to the “fake diploma scandal”. “Fatos Unal, the former head of […]

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Kıbrıs 26.01.2026 17:09

Mountain biking routes in Cyprus to be mapped out

A working group is being set up to map specific mountain biking routes next month, with the aim of evaluating and approving them for use. The decision was taken on Monday by the forestry department and the cycling federation, led by their heads Savvas Iezekiel and Giorgos Georgiou respectively. Iezekiel pointed out the need to […]

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Kıbrıs 26.01.2026 17:04

Demetra Holdings acquires more of its own shares

Demetra Holdings Plc on Monday announced another own shares buyback, in line with the relevant regulations of the Cyprus Stock Exchange and the circulars of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission. The company said the transaction was carried out in accordance with the authorisation granted by its annual general meeting held on June 24, 2025. […]

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Kıbrıs 26.01.2026 16:38

Israel retrieves last hostage body from Gaza in boost for Trump plan

Israel has retrieved the remains of the last remaining hostage held in Gaza, the military said on Monday, fulfilling a key condition of the initial phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war. The remains of police officer Ran Gvili have been identified and will be returned for burial, the military […]

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Kıbrıs 26.01.2026 16:19

Court dismisses heir’s demand to widow’s pension

The right to a widow’s pension is inextricably linked to the person entitled to it and cannot be transferred to their heirs, the Supreme Constitutional Court ruled on Monday. Announcing the decision, the Law Office said the court dismissed an appeal in which the appellant had requested social insurance services paid him a pension after […]

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Kıbrıs 26.01.2026 16:16

Raouna praises EU’s unity and resolve over Greenland

European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna on Monday praised the European Union’s unity and resolve in light of United States President Donald Trump’s demands that Denmark hand over sovereignty of Greenland to his country. “The EU acted with unity, with resolve, demonstrating that even in the most challenging of circumstances, it remains committed to being […]

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Kıbrıs 26.01.2026 16:02

Man arrested in north over Larnaca stabbing

A 30-year-old man has been arrested in the north in connection with a stabbing in Larnaca last week, Larnaca police head Giorgos Charalambous said on Monday. He said the man had been arrested following “action” taken on the part of the bicommunal technical committee on crime, and that he has since been handed over to […]

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Kıbrıs 26.01.2026 16:02

Real estate backed RWA: the token is the wrapper. The data is the market.

By Dmitry Meshkov and Sergei Ivanov Alma and Quex set the foundation for real estate to go on-chain — by putting the data (not just the tokens) on-chain. Tokenizing real estate has been pitched for years as the cure for property’s chronic illiquidity: fractional ownership, 24/7 trading, automated income distribution, and – eventually – real […]

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Kıbrıs 26.01.2026 15:58

New building to address Athalassa hospital safety concerns

Building safety issues at Athalassa hospital were the focus of a meeting on Monday chaired by Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides. During the meeting, the minister was informed in detail regarding serious structural concerns at the hospital, as highlighted in the findings of a recent study. The action plan of the state health services (Okypy) for […]

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Kıbrıs 26.01.2026 15:45

Eurobank discloses major shareholder threshold crossing

Eurobank on Monday announced that the percentage of its voting rights held indirectly by the Capital Group Companies, Inc. exceeded the threshold of 5 per cent. The disclosure was made pursuant to Article 14 of Law 3556/2007, following a relevant notification received by Eurobank from the Capital Group Companies, Inc. Eurobank said that the Capital […]

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Kıbrıs 26.01.2026 15:41

Cyprus embassy inaugurated in Bahrain, stronger EU-Gulf ties pledged

President Nikos Christodoulides inaugurated the new Cypriot embassy in Manama, Bahrain on Monday, reflecting Cyprus’ commitment to strengthening ties with the Gulf region. Christodoulides concluded his two-day official visit to Bahrain, at the invitation of the King, with the embassy’s inauguration. The event was attended by members of his delegation and high-ranking officials of the […]

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Kıbrıs 26.01.2026 15:30

Why did Greek-Cypriot director make a film about porridge?

When Constantine Costi first heard about the World Porridge Making Championships, he was working in Berlin and took a spontaneous trip to Scotland to explore Carrbridge, a small Highland village known for its annual porridge competition which ultimately became the subject of The Golden Spurtle, a documentary that has since been screened and film festivals […]

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Kıbrıs 26.01.2026 15:25

Man remanded for motorcycle theft, assaulting police officer

A 25-year-old was remanded in custody for four days on Monday by the Limassol district court in connection with the theft of a motorcycle, assault, threats, assaulting a police officer and carrying a knife. The offences were committed at around 4pm on Sunday. Police received a complaint from an individual who said he had seen […]

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Kıbrıs 26.01.2026 15:23

UK populist Reform attracts latest Conservative defector Braverman

Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman became the latest prominent Conservative to join Nigel Farage’s populist Reform UK on Monday, using her unveiling at a rally to accuse her former party of lying to voters on immigration. Farage’s party is ahead of both Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour and Kemi Badenoch’s Conservatives in polls before an […]

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Kıbrıs 26.01.2026 15:20

Gold races to $5,100 record peak on frantic safe-haven demand

Gold prices extended their record-setting rally to surge past $5,100 on Monday as central banks and investors sought refuge from geopolitical risks and Trump-induced market volatility. Spot gold was up 2.2% at $5,091.61 an ounce by 1140 GMT after hitting a record $5,110.50. U.S. gold futures for February delivery gained the same amount to $5,089.90. […]

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Kıbrıs 26.01.2026 15:18

Tourism chief sets priorities to tackle ‘serious’ Paphos seasonality

The Paphos Regional Tourism Board (Etap) on Monday outlined its plans for 2026, focusing on upgrading tourism and supporting its sustainable development in the district. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) ,executive manager Nasos Hadjigeorgiou said Etap’s planning for 2026 is built around “a set of clearly defined priorities”, with particular emphasis on air […]

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Kıbrıs 26.01.2026 14:57

Cyprus records slight dip in renewable energy use

The European Union reached a record high in the use of renewable energy for heating and cooling in 2024, according to Eurostat, with the total share climbing to 26.7 per cent during that time. This figure represents the highest value recorded since the time series began in 2004, when the share stood at only 11.7 […]

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