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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 17:21

Demetra Holdings buys back 7,100 of its own shares

Demetra Holdings Plc on Tuesday announced that on February 20 it completed the purchase of 7,100 of its own shares on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE). It added that the buyback was conducted in accordance with the relevant authorisation granted by the Annual General Meeting dated June 24, 2025 and pursuant to the Companies Law, […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 17:09

Most Americans say Trump is growing erratic with age

Six in ten Americans including a significant slice of Republicans think President Donald Trump has become erratic as he ages, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The six-day poll concluded on Monday, the day before the 79-year-old president gives his annual State of the Union address to Congress following a month of angry reprimands of […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 16:28

Fengaros festival in doubt over unclear government funding

Preparations for this year’s Fengaros festival have paused until further notice due to a lack of information regarding support from the deputy ministry of culture, the festival said on Tuesday. “[Our] activities are temporarily put on hold until the deputy ministry of culture provides all cultural organisations with a formal statement and clear timeline regarding […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 16:10

Putin warns foes against pushing Moscow too far

President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday ordered the FSB security service to step up protection of Russia’s energy and transport infrastructure in response to Ukrainian attacks that he said were conducted with the help of Western intelligence. Putin, speaking on the fourth anniversary of the war, said Russia’s enemies would regret it if they pushed Moscow […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 16:05

Fidias under fire from regulator over party app

The personal data commissioner on Tuesday moved to halt the operation of the Agora app created by MEP Fidias Panayiotou, citing failures to comply with the general data protection regulation (GDPR). Commissioner Maria Christofidou said the authority had formally requested the suspension of the Agora app until a mandatory assessment was completed. Speaking on both […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 15:52

President reaffirms Cyprus’ ‘unwavering support’ to Ukraine

Cyprus reaffirmed its unwavering support to Ukraine on Tuesday, during a teleconference of leaders of the Coalition of the Willing, held to mark four years since the Russian offensive against Ukraine began. During the teleconference, co-chaired by the French president and the British prime minister, President Nikos Christodoulides said Cyprus fully understood the tragic consequences […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 15:34

Multiple injuries caused death of 25-year-old motorcyclist

Multiple and extensive injuries caused the death of 25-year-old Tsamisias Christos Tsangaridis, who died in a traffic accident on Sunday, an autopsy carried out on Monday. Police said the post-mortem was conducted by forensic pathologist Nikolas Charalambous, who concluded that the man succumbed to multiple injuries. Tsangaridis lost his life in a fatal traffic accident […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 15:30

Cyprus wines shaping tradition into something new

Dómes Sergiou Winery Around the world there is much discussion about the new generation of winemakers. Winemaking is a delicate harmony between tradition and innovation. While heritage shapes the craft, the evolving climate, consumer preferences and economic realities call for forward-thinking approaches. With all the challenges the industry is facing, embracing technology to refine quality […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 15:23

Reddit fined $20 million in UK over children’s data failures

Britain’s privacy watchdog on Tuesday fined social media platform Reddit 14.47 million pounds for using children’s data unlawfully and potentially exposing them to harmful content. The action comes as Britain considers tighter limits on children’s use of social media, with governments worldwide citing concerns about mental-health risks, cyberbullying and exposure to harmful content to justify […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 15:16

Two more arrested over Larnaca burglary

Police arrested two further suspects, aged 17 and 18, in connection with a burglary in the Larnaca district at the weekend in which two guns, cash and a safe were stolen, they said on Tuesday. The arrests follow the issuance of warrants as part of the ongoing investigation. Another 17-year-old was initially arrested on Sunday. […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 15:13

National action plan, crisis centre to deal with FMD outbreak

Cyprus put a special national action plan into place on Tuesday and set up a 24-hour crisis management centre to fully coordinate efforts to contain the foot-and-mouth outbreak, which the agriculture ministry said has so far impacted 14,000 animals. The decision was taken at a broad meeting at JRCC’s Zenon centre with the participation of […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 15:01

Turkish Cypriots to send 20,000 foot and mouth vaccines to Larnaca

The Turkish Cypriots are to send a total of 20,000 doses of the foot and mouth disease vaccine to Larnaca, the north’s ‘agriculture minister’ Hüseyin Cavus said on Tuesday as the island’s southeast battles an ongoing outbreak of the disease. He told the north’s public broadcaster BRT that the first 10,000 doses would be sent […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 14:54

Fire service responds to 184 calls in a week

The fire service responded to a total of 184 calls for assistance in the week leading up to Sunday, including 92 fire incidents, it said on Tuesday. Meanwhile, in the 24 hours leading up to 6am on Tuesday, crews attended a further 33 calls for help. Among the incidents, at 12.43pm on Monday a call […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 14:11

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to further rape, sex assault charges

British actor and comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty in a London court on Tuesday to two additional charges of rape and sexual assault nearly two decades ago. Brand, once one of Britain’s most high-profile broadcasters and former husband of U.S. singer Katy Perry, appeared at Southwark Crown Court in London and denied accusations of […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 14:08

Paralysing blizzard hits US Northeast

A powerful blizzard dropped more than two-and-a-half feet of snow (76.2 cm) across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Monday, bringing travel to a near-standstill for millions of residents as the treacherous conditions closed roads, shut down train services and forced the cancellation of some 7,400 flights. Thousands of homes and businesses lost power and […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 14:06

Eurobank buys back shares worth just shy of €8.5 million

Eurobank on Tuesday announced that it acquired a total of 2,144,612 of its own shares on the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) between February 16, 2026 and February 20, 2026 as part of its ongoing strategic buyback. The bank informs the public that these transactions were conducted within the framework of its established share buyback programme, […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 14:02

From static product images to motion: My Seedance 2.0 E-commerce experience

Most e-commerce businesses have high-quality product photography. They’ve invested in good lighting, professional cameras, and careful composition. Their product images look beautiful. But when it comes to video—the format that drives engagement on modern platforms—many of them stop short. The reason is practical: creating video from those static images feels complicated. You’d need to hire […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 14:02

Paris St Germain’s Hakimi to face trial for rape

Moroccan football player Achraf Hakimi is to face trial for rape, the defender, who plays for Paris St Germain and the Moroccan national squad, said in a social media post on Tuesday. He denies the allegation. “Today, a rape accusation is enough to justify a trial, even though I deny it and everything proves it’s […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 14:02

Cyprus sits in lower half of European wealth rankings

Cyprus sits in the lower half of Europe’s wealth ranking, with average net wealth per adult at €102,315 in 2024, according to the Global Wealth Report 2025 by UBS, reflecting a sharp divide between richer Western economies and much of Eastern Europe. Across 31 European countries, average wealth per adult ranges from €29,923 in Turkey […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 13:59

Cyprus’ youth talk money: Finfluencers, dreams, and the good Life

By Maria Manelova As a final-year student in Cyprus, I am still navigating the confusing world of money management. It’s a constant dilemma! Do we live our student life to the full because we only live once? Or should we stay cautious now to make life easier later? For many of us, the importance of […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 13:54

13,000 animals to be culled as EU experts head to Cyprus over FMD outbreak

Three experts from the European Commission are expected in Cyprus on Tuesday and Wednesday to help deal with the foot and mouth outbreak, while the culling of cows, sheep and goats has begun, with 13,000 animals expected to be put down over the next few days. Senior officer of the Veterinary Services Soteria Georgiades said […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 13:30

‘Open and honest’ leaders’ meeting ends without result

President Nikos Christodoulides described his meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Tuesday as “open and honest”, though no concrete results were achieved. The meeting took place at United Nations special representative Khassim Diagne’s official residence in the buffer zone, but was not under the UN’s auspices. Instead, the pair spoke for the first […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 13:27

Cyprus among top EU nations for buying services from abroad

EU countries imported €3.471 trillion worth of services from non-EU countries during 2024, with Cyprus standing out for its heavy reliance on cross-border supply and the presence of natural persons, according to Eurostat. The figures, drawn from official statistics on international trade in services by modes of supply, show that the bulk of EU service […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 13:16

Cyprus struggles to match university degrees with modern job needs

Cyprus is recalibrating its higher education model, as universities upgrade programmes, expand research structures and strengthen links with industry, while the government increases student sponsorship in a bid to improve access and address labour market gaps. During 2024-2025, both public and private institutions shifted towards a more outward-looking approach, seeking to align academic output with […]

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