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Kıbrıs 16.01.2026 07:43

George Vassiliou’s body lies in state ahead of funeral

The body of former president George Vassiliou, who passed away on Tuesday night aged 94, will lie in state at Ayia Sofia cathedral in Nicosia on Friday between 10am and 5pm, ahead of his state funeral on Saturday. The book of condolences for Vassiliou will be open on Friday at the Presidential Palace. It will […]

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Kıbrıs 16.01.2026 07:39

Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday during a White House meeting, in a bid to influence his efforts to shape her country’s political future. A White House official confirmed that Trump intends to keep the medal. In a social media post on […]

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Kıbrıs 16.01.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: port workers, real estate, foreign direct investment, rescued sinking ship

Major sectoral labour agreements have been concluded, but negotiations are now turning to the renewal of business-level collective contracts in the private sector, a process expected to affect several thousand employees. Talks are due to begin shortly between companies and trade unions where collective agreements are already in place, alongside discussions for two to three […]

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Kıbrıs 16.01.2026 07:27

Rain over the next days, snow on Troodos 28cm

Rain clouds form on Friday, mainly to the west and over the mountains, yielding isolated showers, as the snow on Troodos’ peak remains at 28cm. Temperatures will reach 16C inland, 18C along the coast and 7C in the highest mountains. Winds will be a southwest to northwest gentle breeze of 3 Beaufort, over slight to […]

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Kıbrıs 16.01.2026 07:00

Cyprus shipping ministry expects marine pollution plan to be ready by summer

Deputy Ministry of Shipping director general Theodoulos Mesimeris expects that the new comprehensive strategy to prevent, monitor, and respond to marine pollution will be ready before the summer season begins. Speaking to Entrepreneurial Limassol, a periodical published by the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel), Mesimeris clarified that the objective is to finally establish […]

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Kıbrıs 16.01.2026 06:00

Greek services production sees massive 16.9 per cent annual surge

Services production across the euro area and the EU experienced a steady increase of 0.3 per cent in October 2025 as the sector continued its upward trajectory despite varied performances across different member states, according to initial estimates released by Eurostat. This monthly rise follows a more modest growth of 0.1 per cent in the […]

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Kıbrıs 16.01.2026 04:24

Police probe Ayia Napa exploitation claims after Channel 4 documentary

Police have launched an official investigation into allegations of exploitation and sexual harassment of young British women in Ayia Napa, following a Channel 4 documentary and related material circulating on social media. The full episode, titled Undercover Working Holidays: UNTOLD, was released on January 13. It alleges a system targeting young British women brought to […]

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Kıbrıs 16.01.2026 04:20

Our View: George Vassiliou: The president who modernised Cyprus

Everyone speaks well of the dead, but the lavish praise heaped on George Vassiliou, since he passed away on Tuesday night, was both sincere and merited. As the third president of the republic, elected in 1988, Vassiliou ended the 28-year authoritarian rule of the Makarios establishment, which monopolised power and treated the Republic like a […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 22:59

Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza, say local health authorities

Two Israeli airstrikes killed five people, including a 16-year-old, in Deir al-Balah on Thursday, said local health authorities. The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment on the incident. It was not immediately clear what triggered the attacks, which were in areas outside the control of Israeli forces in the […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 22:32

Trump threatens to use military over Minnesota anti-ICE protests

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces in Minnesota after days of angry protests over a surge in immigration agents on the streets of Minneapolis. Confrontations between residents and federal officers have become increasingly tense after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a U.S. […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 22:20

Europeans send troops to Greenland as Trump presses claim

European countries sent small numbers of military personnel to Greenland on Thursday as Denmark said it was pressing on with plans for a “larger and more permanent” NATO presence to secure the island coveted by U.S. President Donald Trump. The modest European deployments, meant to help Denmark prepare military exercises, sent a strong message of […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 22:12

Explosion causes large fire in Dutch town of Utrecht, four injured

Several people were injured after a major blast caused a fire in a buildingin the center of Utrecht, one of the Netherlands’ largest cities, on Thursday afternoon. “Several buildings collapsed after the explosion. Four people were injured. They were taken to the emergency hospital … for treatment,” the local authorities said on their website. The fire was […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 21:22

Avlona leader reports fresh buffer zone violation by Turkish farmers

The community leader of Avlona village reported on Thursday another violation of the buffer zone by ‘Turkish farmers’, saying he has alerted both the Cyprus foreign ministry and the United Nations. Menelaos Savva told the Cyprus News Agency that he witnessed the incident around 10.30am while on the way to a plot of land where […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 20:35

MPs move to tighten rules on property sales to foreigners

Parliament on Thursday began discussing proposed legislation to curb the sale of real estate to non-Cypriot nationals, with some MPs even calling the matter one of national security. Aristos Damianou, chair of the House interior committee, said their goal is to unify the various legislative proposals and take the item to the plenum for a […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 19:41

Trump to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Machado after praising its government

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado arrived at the White House for lunch with Donald Trump on Thursday, a meeting that could affect how the U.S. president seeks to shape the South American country’s political future. Machado, who fled Venezuela in a daring seaborne escape in December, finds herself competing for Trump’s ear with members […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 19:39

Gesy IT failures raise calls for contingency plan

Repeated failures of the Gesy IT system this week have raised concern among healthcare providers, with the president of the pharmaceutical association warning that the state should have had a contingency plan in place to protect patients. The comments were made during an appearance on CyBC’s morning radio programme, following a meeting chaired by the […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 19:27

Mandarin Festival returns to Arakapas

The start of the year is a place of in-betweens. The festive days are behind us, and the spring celebrations and carnival fiestas are yet to come. Thankfully, there is something to enjoy about this time of the year, and that is Cyprus’ nature. Soon, the almond blossoms will arrive, and the winter fruit will […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 19:00

Cyprus–Israel Aphrodite gas deal nears completion

The formulation of a bilateral agreement between Cyprus and Israel on the management of the Aphrodite-Ishai gas fields “appears to be in the final stages,” the state-run news agency said on Thursday. Citing sources, the Cyprus News Agency said a delegation from Israel is expected to visit the island within January for “intensive negotiations”. The […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 18:16

Badenoch sacks Conservative leadership rival Jenrick over defection plan

Britain’s Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch sacked one-time leadership rival Robert Jenrick from her senior policy team and suspended him from the party on Thursday, saying he was plotting to defect. Nigel Farage, the leader of the populist Reform UK party, said the two men had held discussions about him joining the party. Jenrick lost […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 18:14

Cyprus economy shows resilience amid global uncertainty, according to report

The Cyprus Composite Leading Economic Index recorded an annual increase of 2.0 per cent in December 2025, according to the Economics Research Centre of the University of Cyprus. The centre said the result suggests that the Cypriot economy continues on a stable growth trajectory despite challenges arising from an international environment marked by increased uncertainty. […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 18:10

Top 3 Cryptos for long-term 2027: BTC, ETH, and one Altcoin still below $1

Long-term crypto investing tends to reward two things: staying with the assets that attract the deepest liquidity, and spotting the newer projects that can grow into much larger valuations as utility expands. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) remain the foundation of most long-horizon portfolios, while Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is gaining traction as a new cryptocurrency […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 18:09

Cyprus and Poland strengthen digital ties during EU presidency visit

Europe’s research and innovation ecosystem was placed in the spotlight following an official visit by Poland’s deputy prime minister and minister of digital affairs, Krzysztof Gawkowski, to the offices of the Research and Innovation Foundation in Nicosia. The visit took place on January 15, 2026, on the occasion of the Republic of Cyprus assuming the […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 17:37

Iranian diaspora in Cyprus urges parliamentary action as protests escalate

Members of the Iranian community in Cyprus have stepped up calls for political action as protests inside Iran intensify, urging the government to take a public stance in support of demonstrators and accountability for alleged human rights abuses. On Thursday, Iranian residents gathered outside parliament, where they delivered a memorandum to House speaker Annita Demetriou, […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 17:12

Supreme Court lifts MP Sykas’ immunity over abuse probe

By a unanimous decision the Supreme Court on Thursday lifted the parliamentary immunity of Disy MP Nikos Sykas, allowing authorities to investigate allegations that he exercised physical violence against his wife. The petition to lift Sykas’ immunity was filed by the attorney-general’s office. Reading out the court’s decision, the presiding judge at the Supreme Court […]

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