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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 09:00

Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting January 5: Eurobank has successfully acquired 1,447,993 of its own shares on the Athens Stock Exchange at a total cost of €5,061,780.07 as part of its ongoing strategic buyback programme designed to manage its share capital. Specifically, Eurobank on Monday issued an announcement […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 08:30

Spotify invests $10bn in podcasts to lure creators from rivals

Spotify is expanding its monetization program for creators and introducing new tools for video podcasters, as it aims to better compete with YouTube and Netflix (NFLX.O) in the booming market. The Swedish streaming company (SPOT.N) said that it has invested more than $10 billion in the podcast industry over the past five years to drive […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 08:30

Tales from the Cofeeshop: Six months of glory, eight minutes of trouble

LESS THAN 24 hours after the super-production staged to celebrate the start of Kyproulla’s six-month presidency of the EU Council, with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky as the guest star, Prez Nik II’s unconcealed joy turned to misery. The video that was posted on the ‘X’ platform on Thursday afternoon and went viral after an hour, […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 08:25

The second life of a grand residence

How bbf: brought :legacy back to life – through the eyes of architect Floris Panayides In the heart of Nicosia, just steps away from the city’s iconic Venetian walls, stands one of its most distinctive architectural gems. The building on 7 Markou Drakou Street – a rare neoclassical structure from the interwar period – has […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 08:00

Our View: Hybrid attack claims don’t answer corruption questions

The government finally came up with a narrative to defend itself against the revelations made in the video posted on ‘X’ last Thursday. Deputy government spokesman Yiannis Antoniou told CyBC on Saturday morning that the video, which was a combination of real footage with “doctored sound and pictures,” was part of a “hybrid” attack against […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 07:30

Keve reminds businesses of stamp duty abolition

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has issued a reminder on the abolition of the Stamp Duty Laws, flagging a major tax change that took effect on January 1, 2026, to ensure businesses and professionals remain fully informed. The chamber said the reminder concerns the abolition of the Stamp Duty Laws of 1963 […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 04:24

Experts probe shadowy ‘Videogate’ release

As the government grapples with the fallout from ‘Videogate’ – a clip purportedly showing how in 2023 President Nikos Christodoulides and associates accepted cash from donors to bypass election campaign spending caps– a parallel debate rages on as to who was behind the release and why. Having vetted the eight-minute-long video, IT experts have ruled […]

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Kıbrıs 10.01.2026 19:37

Upcoming documentary alleges exploitation of British women in Ayia Napa

A documentary episode produced by Channel 4 alleges a system of exploitation targeting young British women lured to Cyprus for so-called “working holidays”, where they face illegal employment practices, sexual harassment and unsafe living conditions. The episode follows reporter Tir Dhondy, who travelled to the island to investigate the claims while working undercover in Ayia […]

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Kıbrıs 10.01.2026 19:23

Number of prisoners released in Venezuela rises to 18, rights groups say

The number of prisoners released in Venezuela has risen to 18, human rights groups said on Saturday. Nine released prisoners had been confirmed as of Friday afternoon. Venezuela has started releasing high-profile prisoners, including opposition figures, in an effort to appease the Trump administration. On Friday, US President Donald Trump said the release of political […]

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Kıbrıs 10.01.2026 18:17

Iran authorities signal intensified crackdown as unrest grows

Iran’s authorities indicated on Saturday they could intensify their crackdown on the biggest anti-government demonstrations in years, with the Revolutionary Guards blaming unrest on terrorists and vowing to safeguard the governing system. A day after US President Donald Trump issued a new warning that the United States could intervene, there were fresh reports of violence […]

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Kıbrıs 10.01.2026 18:10

Could MUTM reach $2.5 before SHIB makes its next big move? 2026 analysts breakdown

As 2026 narratives take shape, the market is splitting attention between familiar community tokens that thrive on momentum and newer utility-first altcoins that are still early in their price discovery. Shiba Inu (SHIB) remains on many watchlists as traders look for the next breakout level, while Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is being discussed for a much […]

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Kıbrıs 10.01.2026 17:50

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Talaud Islands, GFZ says

An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Talaud Islands on Saturday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 77 km (47.85 miles), GFZ said. The Indonesian geophysics agency BMKG reported 7.1 magnitude reading, at 17 km depth. It also reported a few subsequent […]

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Kıbrıs 10.01.2026 17:23

Disy MP waives immunity over abuse allegations

Disy MP Nikos Sykas has waived his parliamentary immunity to face allegations of abuse levelled by his wife. In a written statement, Sykas said that from the outset he had made clear his intention to cooperate fully with the investigation and readiness to “waive his parliamentary privileges”. “Although the complaint has already been withdrawn, I […]

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Kıbrıs 10.01.2026 16:55

FA Cup holders Palace knocked out by non-league Macclesfield

Non-league Macclesfield Town produced one of the FA Cup’s most startling upsets on Saturday when they beat holders Crystal Palace 2–1 in a third‑round thriller, knocking Oliver Glasner’s team out of the competition and sending the Moss Rose crowd into raptures. Captain Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts struck in each half as the home side […]

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Kıbrıs 10.01.2026 16:49

Kamares flood control project to ease chronic flooding, says district chief

Larnaca’s Kamares flood control project, due for completion in 2027, will largely resolve the area’s long-standing flooding problems, Larnaca district government chief Angelos Hadjicharalambous said on Saturday. He said the project had been anticipated for many years, particularly after extensive damage to homes and properties in the Kamares area caused by flooding at the end […]

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Kıbrıs 10.01.2026 16:46

Thousands rally in support of Yemen’s main separatist group

Thousands of people took to the streets of the cities of Aden and Mukalla in southern Yemen on Saturday in support of the country’s main separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council, which denied it was planning to disband. Some held up photos of STC leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi, who has fled the country, while others chanted […]

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Kıbrıs 10.01.2026 16:31

Court rejects appeal of man convicted of sexually abusing minor

The appeals court has rejected the appeal of a man convicted of sexually abusing a minor, leaving his 12-year prison sentence in force. The appellant was found guilty of six counts of sexual abuse of a child. According to the criminal court, he exploited a position of trust, power, and influence, repeatedly engaging in illicit […]

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Kıbrıs 10.01.2026 15:30

‘I found a purpose in Cyprus’

“If you ever feel that you want to do something meaningful, start small; pick up one piece of trash or join a cleanup to share a message that actually matters,” says 31 year old Niklas Wilhelm. Initially from south Germany, Niklas said his discontent with his home country was the impetus to seek a life […]

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Kıbrıs 10.01.2026 15:23

‘Vigilance continues over foot-and-mouth disease cases’

Authorities remain on high alert three weeks after foot-and-mouth disease was detected in Lapathos in Famagusta district, said veterinary services head, Christodoulos Pipis. Speaking to state broadcaster CyBC, Pipis said no further cases have been reported beyond the three initially identified. He added that the first phase of cattle vaccinations in the North have been […]

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Kıbrıs 10.01.2026 15:07

Kyiv scrambles to repair ruined power grid after Russian attack

Kyiv’s water and heating systems were back on after being briefly shut down amid intense cold on Saturday, as engineers scrambled to stabilise a power grid brought to the brink by a campaign of Russian strikes, including one two nights ago. Russia has regularly conducted intense bombardments of Ukraine’s energy system since it invaded its […]

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Kıbrıs 10.01.2026 15:00

Study casts doubt on potential for life on Jupiter’s moon Europa

Jupiter’s moon Europa is on the short list of places in our solar system seen as promising in the search for life beyond Earth, with a large subsurface ocean thought to be hidden under an outer shell of ice. But new research is raising questions about whether Europa in fact has what it takes for […]

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Kıbrıs 10.01.2026 14:34

32-year-old dies in Pentalia car accident

A 32-year-old man from Yeroskipou, Stylianos Genis, lost his life in a car accident on Saturday morning. According to Paphos assistant police chief Michalis Nikolaou, the incident occurred at around 8.50am on a dirt road in the rural village of Pentalia. Genis reportedly lost control of his vehicle, which veered off the road and ended […]

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Kıbrıs 10.01.2026 13:47

Alcaraz beats Sinner in South Korea exhibition match

Carlos Alcaraz beat his great rival Jannik Sinner 7-5 7-6(8) to win their Hyundai Card Super Match exhibition event in Incheon, South Korea, on Saturday that marked the start of the season for the world’s top two men’s tennis players. There was little to separate the two during the entertaining clash, with world number one […]

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Kıbrıs 10.01.2026 13:30

Churros: from Andalusia to the Americas

Churros are a type of fried dough the origins of which can be traced to Spanish and Portuguese cuisine. Made from choux pastry piped into hot oil through a star-shaped nozzle using a churrera, the dough forms ridged, prism-like shapes that may be straight, curled or spirally twisted. Fried until crisp, churros are often sprinkled […]

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