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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 10:28

Govt repeats denials over Christodoulides donation video

Responses from government officials came thick and fast on Friday morning after a video alleging campaign finance lawbreaking on the part of President Nikos Christodoulides and his associates was widely shared on social media. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis appeared on Sigma TV early on Friday morning, saying that despite what was alleged in the video […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 10:26

Hundreds of thousands without power as Storm Goretti hits France, Britain

Strong winds battered France and Britain on Friday as Storm Goretti hit northern Europe, leaving hundreds of thousands of households without power. In France, some 380,000 households lost power, mostly in the Normandy region and in Brittany, the Enedis power provider said. Overnight, wind gusts of over 150 kph (93 mph) were registered in France’s […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 10:26

Martinelli apologises after pushing injured Bradley

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli apologised to injured Liverpool right back Conor Bradley after trying to push him off the pitch near the end of the 0-0 draw on Thursday. Bradley fell awkwardly near the touchline in stoppage time and Martinelli clearly thought he was time-wasting, throwing the ball at him before manhandling him. Liverpool’s players […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 10:17

Tournament chiefs admit errors over worst-ever viral wildcard

Tournament organisers in Nairobi said they made a mistake in granting a wildcard entry to a player whose struggles with the basics of tennis went viral on social media. Hajar Abdelkader, competing under an Egyptian flag, lost 6-0 6-0 to German world number 1,026 Lorena Schaedel in 37 minutes at an International Tennis Federation (ITF) […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 10:00

Behind-the-scenes exhibition wraps up International Nicosia Festival

What happens in the few minutes before an artist steps onto the stage? And what remains on their face and body immediately after the final bow, when the performance has ended, but the intensity still lingers? These unseen, transitional moments are captured in Peras, the photography exhibition by Nikolas Louka, presented by the International Nicosia […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 09:47

When power challenges international law

The recent military intervention by the United States in Venezuela, involving the use of armed force on the territory of a sovereign state and the arrest of its incumbent head of state, is not merely another episode of international tension. It is an event with serious legal implications, capable of undermining fundamental principles of international […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 09:30

The day Cyprus gets divorced

This weekend could be your last as a married couple, Cyprus! Okay, that sounds a bit shocking. And most of you have absolutely no cause for alarm. But some do… Perhaps you’re planning a late lunch on Ledra tomorrow. A slow drive up to Kakopetria on Sunday. Maybe a quiet wander through the old town, […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 09:05

Russia says it fired an Oreshnik hypersonic missile at Ukraine in retaliation to the alleged strike on Putin’s residence

The Russian military said on Friday that it had fired its hypersonic Oreshnik missile at a target in Ukraine as part of what it said was a massive overnight strike on energy facilities and drone manufacturing sites there. The Defence Ministry said in a statement that the strike was a response to an attempted Ukrainian […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 08:39

Yellow weather warning issued for strong winds

The met office on Friday issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds. The warning will be in effect between 8am and 10pm, with winds expected to reach as high as seven or eight on the Beaufort scale – between 50 and 74 kilometres per hour.

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 08:30

Turkey rejects references to ‘invasion’ and ‘occupation’ at EU presidency opening

Turkish foreign ministry spokesman Oncu Keceli on Thursday night said his country’s government “rejects” the use of terms including “occupation”, “invasion”, and “division” during speeches made at Wednesday night’s opening ceremony of Cyprus’ six-month term as the holder of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency. “These terms are in no way compatible with […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 08:14

With tension high in Minnesota, border agent shoots two in Oregon traffic stop

Tensions over U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown rose across the United States after the second shooting involving immigration officers in two days, deepening rifts between state and federal officials over how and why the shootings occurred. Protests intensified in Minnesota following Wednesday’s fatal shooting of a 37-year-old mother by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 08:12

Today’s weather: Snow expected in Troodos

Snow is expected to fall in the Troodos mountains on Friday, with rain, storms, and high winds forecast in lower ground, and hailstones possible. Temperatures are expected to rise to 15 degrees Celsius inland and on the west and north coasts, 17 degrees Celsius on the south and east coasts, and a chilly three degrees […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 08:09

Iran’s rulers face legitimacy crisis amid spreading unrest (V)

With Iran’s anti-government unrest evolving rapidly and foreign pressure mounting, the clerical establishment appears unable, for now, to tackle what has become a crisis of legitimacy at the heart of the Islamic Republic. The demonstrations, which began in Tehran last month, have spread to all of Iran’s 31 provinces but have yet to reach the […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 07:50

Cyprus tourism boosted by online rental bookings

Cyprus recorded nearly 2 million guest nights in short-term rentals during the second quarter of 2025, according to Eurostat, highlighting continued growth in platform-based tourism across the European Union. Eurostat reported that guests spent 398.1 million nights across the EU in short-term rental accommodation between July and September 2025, with bookings made through platforms such […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 07:40

Cyprus unemployment remains below EU average in November

Cyprus recorded a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate below the EU average in November 2025, according to Eurostat data, reflecting relatively favourable labour market conditions compared with the wider bloc. The unemployment rate in Cyprus stood at 4.3 per cent in November, corresponding to around 23,000 people, marking a slight increase from October, when unemployment was […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: property, EU funds, Stelios Bi-Communal Awards, BoC Academy, inflation, banks

The most expensive property transaction recorded in Cyprus in October 2025 involved a three-floor apartment in Limassol, sold for €15.2 million, reinforcing the city’s continued dominance in the high-end real estate market. In total, the ten highest-value property sales completed during the month amounted to €87.6m, according to an analysis by Ask Wire, the data […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 06:30

Cyprus sees decline in industrial prices

Cyprus recorded one of the sharpest monthly declines in industrial producer prices in November 2025, according to a report by Eurostat. According to Eurostat’s first estimates, industrial producer prices in Cyprus fell by 0.8 per cent in November compared with October 2025, placing the country among the member states with the steepest monthly decreases. Across […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 06:00

Air cargo industry ends 2025 on a high despite fuel price rise

Global air cargo demand rose by 5.5 per cent in November 2025 compared with the same month a year earlier, as shippers prioritised timely deliveries ahead of the year-end holiday season, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometres (ACTK), increased by 4.7 per cent […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 04:24

Cyprus to ‘leverage geographical position’ to boost EU-Middle East ties

Cyprus will leverage its geographical position to boost relations between the European Union and countries in the Middle East during its six-month term as the holder of the Council of the EU’s rotating presidency, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday. “The Republic of Cyprus will not only continue but will also substantially strengthen its efforts […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 04:20

Our View: Zelenskiy visit confirms Cyprus’ firm pro-West course

The invitation of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to the opening ceremony for Cyprus’ presidency of the EU Council was a welcome decision by President Nikos Christodoulides, who had also travelled to Kyiv last month for a meeting with Ukraine’s beleaguered leader. These actions underline the Republic’s complete break with the Russian Federation which had been set […]

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Kıbrıs 08.01.2026 23:07

German president says US is destroying world order

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has strongly criticised U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump and urged the world not to let the world order disintegrate into a “den of robbers” where the unscrupulous take what they want. In unusually strong remarks, which appeared to refer to actions such as the ousting of Venezuela’s President Nicolas […]

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Kıbrıs 08.01.2026 22:59

Shelling rocks Syria’s Aleppo as clashes intensify between government, Kurdish fighters

Fighting intensified on Thursday between Syrian government troops and Kurdish fighters in the northern city of Aleppo, with a fierce exchange of fire extending into the night and rescue workers scrambling to put out fires ignited by the shelling. Plumes of smoke rose above the city skyline at dusk and the boom of artillery could […]

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Kıbrıs 08.01.2026 19:54

Ex-Strovolos mayor denies €2m debt mismanagement claim

The former mayor of Strovolos denied on Thursday that he saddled the municipality with millions in debt on leaving office, as he and the current municipality continued trading barbs on the media. In a statement, the current Strovolos municipality insisted that ex-mayor Andreas Papacharalambous had bungled a €2 million debt owed to municipal authorities by […]

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Kıbrıs 08.01.2026 19:50

Cardiovascular disease primary cause of death in Cyprus

Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death nationwide, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said on Thursday. Speaking at a conference on cardiovascular health, the minister said that although deaths from cardiovascular diseases have declined significantly over recent years, they continue to account for the largest proportion of fatalities. He said cardiovascular diseases were previously responsible […]

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