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Kıbrıs 20.01.2026 21:29

Fidias under investigation for embezzling EU funds, reports say

Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou is under investigation on suspicion of embezzling EU funds, reports said on Tuesday, although the MEP himself said he is unaware of any such probe. Contacted by newspaper Phileleftheros, Panayiotou – aged 25 – said he had no “official information” that he’s the subject of an investigation. He said he was […]

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Kıbrıs 20.01.2026 21:09

Lefkara mayor threatens to take matters into own hands over dilapidated Turkish Cypriot properties

The mayor of Lefkara threatened on Tuesday to take matters into his own hands in relation to dilapidated and empty Turkish Cypriot properties located in his community, accusing the government of indifference and inaction. In parliament, Sofocles Sofocleous pointed the finger at the government, saying he has been alerting successive interior ministers to the issue […]

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Kıbrıs 20.01.2026 20:55

Turkish Cypriots express distaste at freeing of hotel collapse suspects

Turkish Cypriots on Tuesday expressed their distaste at the first high criminal court in the southeastern Turkish city of Adiyaman’s decision to free six former public officials who were on trial for their role in the collapse of the city’s Isias hotel, which killed 72 people, including 35 Cypriots. The reactions were led by Turkish […]

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Kıbrıs 20.01.2026 20:30

Christodoulides ‘to announce two unilateral measures’ for Turkish Cypriots

President Nikos Christodoulides is to announce “two unilateral measures” for “the benefit of Turkish Cypriots”, according to reports on Tuesday. The Cyprus News Agency reported that he has asked Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman to give his blessing to the measures, one of which concerns the health sector, and the other concerns the economy. It […]

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Kıbrıs 20.01.2026 19:40

Improvised, divine music gathering in buffer zone

An alternative music event is arriving in the capital this week as the Home for Cooperation hosts a special listening experience. Divine Meetings is a rare music encounter born entirely in the moment. This means the performance is not a rehearsed concert, has no script or plan, just a spontaneous creation based on listening and […]

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Kıbrıs 20.01.2026 19:21

Europe ‘in the best hands’ during Cypriot presidency, Metsola says

Europe is “in the best hands” with Cyprus having undertaken the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency, European Parliament president Roberta Metsola said on Tuesday. Speaking alongside President Nikos Christodoulides at a joint press conference in Strasbourg, she said Cyprus’ six-month term comes “at a time when Europe is being tested in terms of […]

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Kıbrıs 20.01.2026 19:11

Fernandez doubtful; Estevao and Gusto back for Chelsea v Pafos

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is a doubt for Wednesday’s Champions League home match against Cyprus’ Pafos due to illness, but the club have been boosted by the return of Estevao and Malo Gusto, manager Liam Rosenior said on Tuesday. Estevao and Gusto both sat out Chelsea’s 2-0 Premier League win over Brentford at Stamford Bridge […]

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Kıbrıs 20.01.2026 18:46

Govt plans to submit pension reform bills to parliament by June

The government plans to submit bills to parliament to reform the pension system by June, Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said on Tuesday. He was speaking to the day’s session of the House labour committee and called on it to “find common ground and promote either legislative proposals or bills which aim to help people”. When […]

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Kıbrıs 20.01.2026 18:28

After Trump salvo, Macron says: we don’t give in to bullies

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said Europe would not give in to bullies or be intimidated, in a scathing criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose steep tariffs if Europe does not let him take over Greenland. While other European leaders have tried to keep a measured tone to prevent the trans-Atlantic […]

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Kıbrıs 20.01.2026 18:15

Russia’s Far East buried in snow, transport disrupted in China and Japan

Russia’s Far East was buried under metres of snow by its heaviest snowfall in 60 years on Tuesday as a winter blast swept across Asia, dusting Shanghai white and grounding flights in Japan’s northwest. The cold snap disrupted transport across the region, closing roads in China, stranding air travellers in Japan and leaving parts of […]

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Kıbrıs 20.01.2026 18:14

Fresh vegetables and fish drove December price rises up

Prices for fresh vegetables, sugar and fish rose sharply in December compared with November, according to the latest consumer price index released by the consumer protection service on Tuesday, even as most basic goods became cheaper and overall inflation remained negligible. Out of 45 categories of basic products, 17 recorded month-on-month increases, 26 saw decreases […]

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Kıbrıs 20.01.2026 18:13

Short shift for Sinner, Keys through as Osaka makes bold Melbourne statement

Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys made winning starts to their Australian Open title defences on Tuesday but former champion Naomi Osaka made the biggest splash on day three of the tournament with a dazzling entrance before her match. Sinner, who is aiming for a third straight title at Melbourne Park, spent only 68 minutes on […]

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Kıbrıs 20.01.2026 18:11

Cyprus did not carry out impact study before agreeing to Mercosur deal

The Cypriot government did not carry out any impact study before agreeing to the trade deal signed last weekend between the European Union and South American trade bloc Mercosur, Trade Minister Michael Damianos said on Tuesday. He told the House agriculture committee that the EU itself “has conducted studies”, but that regarding Cyprus itself, “the […]

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Kıbrıs 20.01.2026 18:10

Top sub-$1 power plays: why these 3 under-$1 tokens are the best cryptos to buy now

The search for high-growth assets often leads investors to tokens priced below one dollar. While names like Dogecoin and Cardano attract attention, their paths are filled with uncertainty from hype or slow development. For investors seeking real utility and clear growth plans, a new token stands out. Mutuum Finance (MUTM), priced under $0.04, is designed […]

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Kıbrıs 20.01.2026 17:51

Vasiliko costs could spiral to €1 billion, warn MPs

Opposition MPs on Tuesday voiced outrage at the government for giving them no clear answers as to the status of the LNG project at Vasiliko, with some politicians warning the cost could spiral to €1 billion. The discussion in parliament quickly turned abrasive, when the chairman of Etyfa – the state-run natural gas infrastructure company […]

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Kıbrıs 20.01.2026 17:33

EU competitiveness and Ukraine support central to Cyprus presidency

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Tuesday presented the programme of the Cyprus Presidency of the European Union Council during the first meeting of EU finance ministers in Brussels under Cyprus’ term. “A self-reliant union open to the world is the slogan of our presidency,” Keravnos said. “Guided by this slogan, we are committed to delivering […]

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Kıbrıs 20.01.2026 17:32

Improvement plan at prison before new facility is built

Immediate measures to improve the situation within the central prison are to be implemented before the construction of a new facility is completed, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Tuesday. Fitiris said that a clear schedule for measures to be implemented within the next three to six months was set out during a meeting with […]

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Kıbrıs 20.01.2026 17:13

Israeli delegation arrives in Cyprus for gas talks

An Israeli government delegation arrived in Cyprus on Tuesday to advance an agreement on the joint development of the Aphrodite-Ishai natural gas field, which straddles the exclusive economic zones of both nations. According to an Israeli government announcement, the delegation includes officials from the ministries of energy, finance and justice and aims to conclude negotiations […]

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Kıbrıs 20.01.2026 17:02

Share buyback programme continues for Demetra Holdings

Demetra Holdings Plc completed the purchase of 3,221 of its own shares on January 19, 2026, through the services of the Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation Ltd, also known as CISCO. According to an announcement released on Tuesday, this financial activity was carried out in accordance with the relevant Regulations of the Cyprus Stock Exchange […]

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Kıbrıs 20.01.2026 16:55

Russia’s Lavrov says Britain should no longer be called ‘Great’ Britain

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Britain should no longer be called Great Britain as it was the only country in the world to officially name itself “Great”. “I think that Britain should be called simply Britain because ‘Great Britain’ is the only example of a country which calls itself ‘Great’,” Lavrov […]

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Kıbrıs 20.01.2026 16:40

Police warn of fake UK visa website

Police on Tuesday warned that members of the public have reported being defrauded by websites purporting to offer visas for entry to the United Kingdom, and as such advised people to exercise caution while attempting to acquire visas. They said they had received a complaint regarding a website “which resembles the official United Kingdom website […]

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Kıbrıs 20.01.2026 16:37

Five remanded as Larnaca brawl investigation widens

Five people arrested in connection with a violent brawl and shooting in central Larnaca on Saturday were remanded in custody for eight days on Tuesday, as police continue to search for further suspects. The Larnaca district court issued the detention order following a lengthy hearing. Police told the court that four of the five suspects […]

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Kıbrıs 20.01.2026 16:27

Aston Martin Chairman Stroll sees ‘development journey’ in F1 overhaul

Aston Martin Executive Chairman Lawrence Stroll said on Tuesday the team is set to embark on a “development journey” as Formula One readies for its biggest technical overhaul in decades. Speaking in Tokyo at an event to launch Aston Martin’s partnership with Honda, Stroll had high hopes for the team’s new power unit but acknowledged […]

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Kıbrıs 20.01.2026 16:21

EU launches excessive deficit procedure for Finland over fiscal breach

The EU’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council on Tuesday decided to launch an excessive deficit procedure for Finland after its state deficit breached the limits set under EU fiscal rules. The decision was taken by ECOFIN, which determined that Finland’s deficit had exceeded the 3 per cent of GDP threshold established by the Stability and […]

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