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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 14:24

Hungary vows to block EU sanctions on Russia on eve of Ukraine war anniversary

Hungary looked set on Monday to block further EU sanctions on Moscow and a 90-billion-euro loan for Kyiv, as attacks on Ukraine’s southern Odesa region killed two people ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Hungary and Slovakia blame Ukraine for delays in restarting the flow of Russian oil via the Druzhba pipeline. […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 14:21

Green Monday ushers in Lent with kites, customs and dough figurines

Cypriots headed to the countryside on Monday to celebrate Green Monday, the public holiday marking the start of Lent, blending religious observance with long-standing cultural traditions. Families and friends gathered in parks, fields and along the coast to share fasting foods, fly kites and take part in traditional games. Municipalities and communities across the island […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 13:43

US military begins withdrawing from main base in northeast Syria, Syrian sources say

U.S. forces began pulling out of their largest base in northeastern Syria on Monday, three Syrian military and security sources said, part of a wider departure as the U.S.-allied government in Damascus consolidates control. Dozens of trucks, some carrying armoured vehicles, departed the base at Qasrak in Hasakah province on Monday morning, witnesses said. Reuters […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 13:38

Teen remanded over €72,950 burglary in Kornos

A 17-year-old appeared before the Larnaca court on Monday in connection with a house burglary in Kornos during which €72,950 and two hunting shotguns were stolen. The court ordered the teenager be remanded for seven days. Court proceedings were held behind closed doors as the suspect is a minor, the police said. During questioning, the […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 13:01

Advocaat resigns as Curacao coach due to daughter’s health, Dutch media reports

Coach Dick Advocaat, who led Curacao to their first World Cup qualification, will not be in charge of the team at this year’s tournament after resigning for personal reasons, Dutch media reported on Monday. The reports said the former Netherlands, Belgium, South Korea, PSV Eindhoven, Sunderland and Rangers manager had stood down because of his […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 12:43

Coordinating body set up as police launch probe into foot-and-mouth outbreak

A coordinating body headed by the director of the veterinary services has been established following a broad meeting of all competent authorities at the services’ headquarters in Nicosia, officials said on Monday, as police in Larnaca formed an investigative team to probe the foot-and-mouth outbreak. The meeting, held on instructions from President Nikos Christodoulides, was […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 12:30

Four matches postponed after Mexican cartel leader’s death sparks violence

Four soccer games in Mexico were postponed after violence flared near Guadalajara, one of the country’s host cities for the 2026 World Cup, in the wake of a military operation on Sunday that left cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, “El Mencho”, dead. Oseguera, 60, mastermind of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), died in custody […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 12:09

Cannabis and untaxed tobacco seized at Ayios Dometios crossing

Customs officers on Sunday seized 12 grammes of cannabis, 50 packs of heated tobacco sticks, six cartons of cigarettes and 1.5 kilogrammes of rolling tobacco at the Ayios Dometios checkpoint. In a statement, the Customs Department said the items were detected during routine checks of persons and vehicles crossing from the north to the government-controlled […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 12:00

TV shows we love: Run Away

An everyday banker, with a beautiful family and a beautiful home, gets his life turned completely upside down when his drug-addicted daughter Paige goes missing. I didn’t need much more to start watching Run Away as I have loved several of Harlan Coben’s other TV shows – all suspenseful and exciting. Run Away was no […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 11:47

Biosecurity tightened in Larnaca after foot-and-mouth cases

Preventive measures against foot-and-mouth disease are being stepped up at livestock units in Aradippou, Athienou, Livadia and Dromolaxia–Meneou, in a bid to contain the virus following confirmed cases at premises in Livadia and Oroklini. Aradippou mayor Christodoulos Partou told the Cyprus News Agency after visiting livestock areas in Aradippou and Troulloi that two of seven […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 11:10

Green Monday ushers in Lent with rain forecast

Green Monday is being celebrated across Cyprus today, marking the start of Lent for Orthodox Christians. Traditional fasting foods take centre stage, while families head outdoors to fly kites. This year’s excursions to the countryside, however, are set to take place under cloudy skies and rain, according to the meteorological service. Forecasters say isolated thunderstorms […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 11:10

CBC launches citizens’ dialogue on financial literacy

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has announced that it will survey citizens across the island on savings and investment issues ahead of a public dialogue event in March. The central bank said it is organising an event on March 26, 2026 titled Financial Literacy for Life – European Citizens’ Dialogue. The event will take […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 10:58

Human rights are under assault, says UN Secretary General

Human rights are under assault worldwide, the United Nations chief warned on Monday, citing widespread abuses of international law and devastating civilian suffering in conflicts in Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine. “The rule of law is being outmuscled by the rule of force,” said UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, speaking at the opening of the Human […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 10:56

Five arrested in overnight police operations

Police arrested five people, impounded five vehicles and reported five premises managers during coordinated operations carried out on Sunday night. According to the police, officers stopped 484 vehicles for checks and inspected 578 occupants as part of islandwide operations targeting crime and delinquency. Thirty-three premises were also inspected. As a result of the operations, five […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 10:35

25-year-old motorcyclist killed in Nicosia crash

A 25-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a road collision on Sunday evening in Nicosia. Christos Tsamis Tsangaris, from Pallouriotissa, died when his motorcycle collided with another bike ridden by a 19-year-old on Larnakos Avenue in Aglandjia at around 7pm. The circumstances of the crash are under investigation. According to police, both motorcycles overturned on impact, […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 10:31

EU says it will accept no increase in US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling: ‘a deal is a deal’

The European Commission demanded on Sunday that the United States stick to the terms of an EU-U.S. trade deal reached last year, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s global tariffs and he responded with new levies across the board. The Commission, which negotiates trade policy on behalf of the 27 EU member […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 10:30

EU construction output recovers in December after autumn slump

Seasonally adjusted production in construction increased by 0.9 per cent in the euro area and by 1.2 per cent in the EU in December 2025, compared with November 2025, according to Eurostat. In November 2025, production in construction had fallen by 1.5 per cent in both the euro area and the EU. Compared with December […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 10:00

Building Europe’s frontline against future pandemics

From routine infections to emerging health threats, being prepared matters. Dr Lennie Derde, newly appointed CEO of the Ecraid medical research network, explains how European collaboration and EU support are strengthening clinical research readiness. By Horizon Magazine Staff Being prepared for emerging infectious diseases is not only about responding to emergencies. It also means having […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 10:00

More Cyprus festivals to look forward to

As early in the year as we might be, festival organisers are eagerly planning their 2026 editions. This spring and summer, Cyprus will welcome back annual institutions celebrating all sorts of arts, local produce, craftsmanship and equal rights. Here are some that have already announced their dates. Approaching soon is the Wild Tulip Festival, held […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 09:18

Cyprus’ accession to the Schengen Area

The Schengen Area is often presented as a technical European project or as a tool facilitating the free movement of persons and businesses. In reality, however, it constitutes one of the most demanding institutional mechanisms of the European Union and the wider European space. It is not merely about abolishing internal border controls, but about […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 09:05

US to stop collecting tariffs deemed illegal by Supreme Court on Tuesday

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said it will halt collections of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act at 12:01 a.m. EST (0501 GMT) on Tuesday, more than three days after the U.S. Supreme Court declared the duties illegal. The agency said in a message to shippers on its Cargo Systems […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 09:00

European SMEs to receive practical tools for Chinese partnerships

The Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus is inviting local businesses to attend a specialised online workshop on February 26, 2026, which focuses on risk mitigation strategies for small and medium enterprises operating in the Chinese market. The session, which is titled Risk Mitigation: Commercial Background Checks and Due Diligence in China, is being organised by the […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 08:48

Mexican military kills cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ in US-backed raid

One of Mexico’s most notorious drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera, or “El Mencho,” was killed in a military raid on Sunday, sparking widespread retaliatory violence. President Claudia Sheinbaum has been under mounting pressure from Washington to intensify her offensive against drug cartels blamed for producing and smuggling drugs, particularly the synthetic opioid fentanyl, across the border […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 08:00

Energy growth and security in an increasingly disordered transition

This was the theme of the International Energy Week 2026 held last week in London. IE Week is one of the most prestigious international annual conferences and it is organized by the Energy Institute. This year’s theme was “Energy growth and security in an increasingly disordered transition.” A theme that embodies the global energy reset […]

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