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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 16:12

Demetra Holdings buys back another 6,200 of its own shares

Demetra Holdings Plc on Wednesday announced that it completed a buyback of its own shares on February 17, as part of its ongoing capital management strategy. The company informed the investing public that these transactions were carried out in accordance with the relevant regulations of the Cyprus Stock Exchange and the circulars issued by the […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 16:06

Who let the dog out? Husky gatecrashes team sprint at Winter Olympics

The dog wandered onto the stadium course in Tesero during the qualifying event, spotted a couple of athletes on the finishing straight and decided to join the action. The canine sniffed around for a bit before racing across the line ahead of the skiers to wild cheers from a crowd clearly entertained by the unexpected […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 15:54

PEO: worker’s death not an ‘unfortunate event’

PEO trade union expressed on Wednesday its deep sorrow over the death of a construction worker in Nicosia the previous day but blamed weaknesses in workplace oversight. The 43-year-old third-country national died on Tuesday after falling from an under-construction apartment block in Lakatamia. PEO said the incident highlighted ongoing weaknesses in workplace safety, particularly the […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 15:48

Worker in critical condition after falling off roof

A 21-year-old worker is in critical condition after falling 11 metres off the roof of a building where he was installing a photovoltaic system in Paphos on Wednesday. The man sustained a serious head injury and was transferred to Paphos general hospital where he is currently receiving treatment. Investigations into the case have been launched […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 15:44

Ramadan begins in Gaza amid ruins of shattered mosques

As the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan began in Gaza on Wednesday, Palestinians headed to the shattered ruins of mosques or to makeshift prayer spaces made of tarpaulins and wood, mourning their dead and their lost places of worship. In Gaza City, the dome of the now destroyed Al Hassaina mosque rests on top of […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 15:41

Legal service to appeal Syllouris-Giovanis acquittal

The legal service announced on Wednesday it will file an appeal against the acquittal of former House speaker Demetris Syllouris and Akel MP Christakis Giovanis, insisting that judicial discrepancies were identified in the initial ruling. The decision follows a judgement on Tuesday by the Nicosia permanent criminal court, which by a two-to-one majority cleared both […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 15:30

Restaurant review: Welcoming traditional Cyprus food on a cold night

Minutes before we walked into Gourmet Taverna, we had tasted disappointment elsewhere, having visited a different, much-hyped restaurant, only to find out that the only seating they had available was as comfortable and well-situated as a granite park bench in a supermarket parking lot. Back out into the wind and rain we went, in search […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 14:42

Family-owned firms in Cyprus encouraged to share their insights

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced that KPMG International is conducting the Global Family Business Survey 2026, calling on Cypriot family-owned enterprises to take part. The chamber said the survey focuses exclusively on family-owned businesses and aims to capture trends, priorities and challenges both in Cyprus and internationally. According to the […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 14:31

Turkish lawmakers back plan advancing PKK peace process

A Turkish parliamentary commission voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to approve a report envisaging legal reforms alongside the militant Kurdistan Workers Party’s (PKK) disarmament, advancing a peace process meant to end more than 40 years of conflict. The PKK – designated a terrorist organisation by Turkey, the United States and European Union – halted decades of […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 14:04

Ukraine slams Paralympics for allowing in some Russian athletes

Allowing six Russian athletes to participate in next month’s Milano Cortina Paralympics with their flag and anthem is outrageous and a sign of support for Russia’s propaganda, Ukraine’s sports minister said on Wednesday. Russia and Belarus will have a combined 10 para athletes at next month’s Paralympics following Tuesday’s decision by the International Paralympic Committee. […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 14:03

Skills mismatch persists for young workers in Cyprus and wider EU

Cyprus is close to the EU average in how often young people work in jobs related to what they studied, pointing to a persistent skills mismatch across European labour markets, Eurostat data showed. In 2024, around 57 per cent of people aged 15-34 in Cyprus with medium or high education reported a ‘very high or […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 13:56

‘Golden passport’ acquittal ‘just one’ of a long list of legal service failures

The acquittal of former House president Demetris Syllouris and former Akel MP Christakis Giovanis, who were on trial for their alleged involvement in the ‘golden passports’ scandal, was “expected”, the former head of the bar association said on Wednesday, adding that this case was just one of a long list of legal service failures. “I […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 13:37

University of Cyprus presses finance ministry over expansion

The University of Cyprus renewed its appeal to the finance ministry to proceed with the construction of four new faculties, warning that key academic units remain without permanent premises as parliament examined the institution’s €226 million annual budget. During discussion at the House education committee on Wednesday, university representatives said the philosophy, social sciences, humanities […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 13:33

Police arrest 19 illegal immigrants

The police immigration office arrested 19 illegal foreigners of various nationalities on Wednesday morning in Paphos, in the framework of a coordinated operation. According to the police, procedures for their repatriation have already begun.

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 13:32

Winter air traffic in Cyprus jumps 16 per cent as new routes expand

Air traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports rose 16 per cent in the November-January winter period compared with the corresponding months of the previous year, according to Hermes Airports’ Director of Aviation Development, Marketing and Communication Maria Kouroupi. Kouroupi told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) that connectivity “is on an upward trajectory this winter period […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 13:30

How ‘Green’ is your product?

By Ramona Livera Traders operating in Cyprus must comply by 27th September 2026 with the new rules governing commercial communications featuring environmental claims and characteristics displayed on their products. Commercial communications (including but not limited to advertising and marketing directly linked with the promotion, sale or supply of products to consumers), particularly those conveyed through […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 13:23

Appeals court upholds medical negligence ruling in boy’s death

The appeals court has dismissed all appeals and upheld the ruling of the court-of-first instance in the case of 10-year-old Stavros Yiorgallis, from Klavdia, who died after being discharged from hospital with a serious head injury in 2018. In May 2022, the Larnaca district court found GP Eracles Pantelidakis guilty of medical negligence, saying he […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 13:19

Shipowners warn of ‘demanding phase’ for global maritime sector

Shipping is entering a demanding phase shaped by geopolitics, environmental regulation and uncertainty over future fuels, shipowners said at the 9th Annual Capital Link Cyprus Shipping Forum in Limassol. In addition, they said that the sector is moving beyond a traditional cycle and into structural transition after a strong five-year period. Polys Hajioannou, CEO of […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 12:51

Loizidou exites women’s slalom, as Cyprus’ Olympic journey concludes

Cypriot Olympic skier Andrea Loizidou did not finish her first run in the women’s slalom at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics on Wednesday, ending her participation at the Games in challenging conditions at the Tofane alpine skiing centre. Starting with bib number 95, with later runners from an array of non-snow nations such as Madagascar, Hong […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 12:48

Ukraine peace talks end in Geneva after Zelenskiy says Russia stalling

Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Geneva ended abruptly on Wednesday after only two hours, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy saying that the discussions had been “difficult” and accusing Russia of deliberately seeking to delay progress toward a deal to end the four-year-old war. The U.S.-mediated peace talks in Switzerland have been taking place […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 12:42

Government upgrades new student and affordable housing schemes

The interior ministry unveiled a comprehensive update to the government’s housing policy on Wednesday including a new plan to construct student accommodation and revisions to existing schemes aimed at increasing affordable housing. Interior minister Constantinos Ioannou said the government is introducing the plan to address the shortage of rooms for students near higher education institutions. […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 12:32

Scammers pretending to install smart metres

The electricity authority of Cyprus (EAC) warns consumers about recent fraud targeting apartment tenants. Fraudsters falsely request large payments for smart metre installations by a private electrician. The EAC clarifies that it does not charge for replacing conventional metres with smart metres. These costs are covered by the EAC and European funds from the recovery […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 12:18

Epstein tried to build web of powerful ties across Middle East, documents show

The departure of the chief executive of Dubai port giant DP World is the biggest fallout in the Middle East from U.S. Department of Justice documents which show that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein tried to build a powerful network of political figures and business leaders across the region. DP World announced on Friday that Sultan […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 12:16

Fake Olympic websites target thousands with discount scams

Cybersecurity firm Bitdefender says it had uncovered a wave of online scams using near-identical sites to the official Milano Cortina 2026 merchandise store to trick shoppers in Europe and the United States. Bitdefender Labs said the scam was spreading through fraudulent adverts on Meta platforms that promote discounts of up to 80% on supposedly official […]

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