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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 12:05

Cabinet approves changes to national guard contract soldiers

Decisions on the national guard’s contract soldiers were announced on Wednesday by President Nikos Christodoulides after a cabinet meeting, with measures aimed at strengthening the country’s deterrent capabilities. Christodoulides said the cabinet had agreed to raise the retirement age for contract soldiers from 42 to 57 and to extend the recruitment eligibility from 27 to […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 12:04

Cyprus NPL ratio falls below EU average for first time since 2014

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Wednesday announced that the country’s banking sector non-performing loans ratio fell below the European Union average for the first time since 2014, according to data with a reference date of December 31, 2025. The figures showed that the non-performing loans ratio of the banking sector excluding loans and […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 12:01

Enjoy Green Monday by the sea at Columbia Beach Resort

Green Monday marks the beginning of Lent and offers the perfect excuse for a refined coastal escape. This year, Columbia Beach Resort in Pissouri invites guests to welcome the season with an elegant overnight stay, a festive Lenten feast and moments of true relaxation by the sea. The exclusive Green Monday Package transforms the long […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 12:00

Things that get my goat!

A friend and I wondered in what cloud those who fix low-incomes live. Income tax ceilings are lifting, yet we, living alone, recycling, pay €200 for rubbish collection. Previously, as a widow, I had a good discount but, with new laws coming in, I was told if your pension is above (the princely sum of) […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 11:57

PSG’s mental strength hailed as they come from behind to win at Monaco

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique hailed the mental strength of his side in coming from two goals down to win 3-2 away at Monaco in the Champions League on Tuesday, but warned the knockout round tie was far from finished. The first leg clash between the two Ligue 1 clubs saw Folarin Balogun score twice […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 11:56

Petrolina outlines next steps for ESSO network in Cyprus

The management of Petrolina Holdings Public Limited and its subsidiary eWise Cyprus Ltd on Tuesday outlined their vision for the ESSO service station network during an event with station partners at the Amathus hotel in Limassol. The event marked what was described as “a new, dynamic era for the ESSO service station network“. Senior executives […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 11:54

Winds and rain across Cyprus leave people without power

Strong winds left over 20 communities in Cyprus without electricity on Wednesday morning as severe weather swept across the island. The electricity authority of Cyprus reported significant power supply issues in all districts, primarily due to damage from the winds. It also noted serious delays at their call centre because of a high volume of […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 11:42

The Junior and Senior School: inaugural Pitch Point 2026 supports next-gen entrepreneurs

The Junior and Senior School recently hosted Pitch Point 2026, its first-ever entrepreneurship-focused event, bringing together over 70 students from different schools around Cyprus, educators and industry leaders for an inspiring day of innovation, creativity and collaboration. The event, held from 9am to 5pm on January 31, 2026, at the Senior School Campus was created […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 11:42

Erhurman ‘on same page as Turkey’ on Cyprus

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Wednesday that his administration is “on the same page as Turkey on the Cyprus issue” and emphasised that any negotiation with Greek Cypriots must recognise political equality between the two sides. Speaking on Turkish television channel NTV, Erhurman said a “strong consultation mechanism” with Ankara ensures coordinated policy, […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 11:38

Read all about it: guide to private education

Included with this week’s Sunday Mail is an 80-page guide to private education on the island. In depth articles look at how AI is taking over the classroom; that what is good for entertainment is bad for learning; and combining sports and academic excellence. The magazine also includes a comparative list of the facilities at […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 11:26

Laiko Group to unify operations in major corporate restructuring

Cyprus-based Laiko Group will proceed with a corporate restructuring that will dissolve Laiko Holdings Public Ltd and absorb it into Laiko Kafekopteio Public Ltd, according to the restructuring plan published in the Official Gazette earlier this month. According to the plan, following a share exchange, Laiko Kafekopteio will also become the sole shareholder of LOEL […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 11:04

Attorney-general to appeal Syllouris, Giovanis acquittal

The Law Office will appeal Tuesday’s 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. The Nicosia criminal court’s ruling was studied on Tuesday by the legal service, which deemed it could be appealed. The decision is expected […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 10:47

Bank of Cyprus reports €481m after-tax profit, record lending growth

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Wednesday released its financial results for 2025, reporting a profit after tax of €481 million and increased lending activity. Specifically, the bank achieved record new lending of €3 billion, marking an increase of 23 per cent year-on-year. “2025 was another strong year for Bank of Cyprus, demonstrated by our […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 10:30

FDI: new rules for foreign investment

By Theodora Alexandrou, Maria Vyronos and Alexandra De Gouveia Cross-border investment has long been one of the most powerful engines of economic integration, shaping markets, supply chains and corporate strategies across jurisdictions. In an increasingly interconnected world, capital no longer flows merely to seek returns, but to secure access to technology, resources, infrastructure, and strategic […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 10:03

Kombos heads to Washington for Board of Peace council

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos will travel to Washington DC on Wednesday to represent Cyprus at Thursday’s meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace with observer status. The meeting will focus on the next steps for implementing the Sharm el-Sheikh peace agreement and President Donald Trump’s own peace plan, which was endorsed by the UN Security […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 09:55

Painting, sculpture and mosaic exhibition in Nicosia

A painting, sculpture and mosaic exhibition opens at Gloria Gallery this February, presenting the works of the distinguished Cypriot artist George Kotsonis. The opening on Friday will be held inaugurated by former Disy president Averof Neophytou. “George Kotsonis is considered one of the most important and widely recognised Cypriot artists of his generation,” comments Gloria […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 09:53

Nato 1.0 is dead. Long live Nato 2.0

Every year at this time the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato), the world’s most powerful alliance for the past 77 years, holds a conference in Munich to examine its state of health. The one just past was really a wake, but it played out more like the immortal Dead Parrot sketch from Monty Python, in […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 09:41

Trump Hails Greek-American Ties as ‘Stronger Than Ever’

President Donald Trump said relations between the United States and Greece are “stronger than ever” during the presentation of credentials by Greece’s new ambassador to Washington, Antonis Alexandrides. Speaking at the White House, Trump described the relationship as “strong and historic”, grounded in “a shared democratic and spiritual heritage”, and said he looked forward to […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 09:35

Early-morning fire damages cars and apartment block in Nicosia

A car owned by a 54-year-old man was extensively damaged by fire in the early hours of Wednesday in Nicosia, with a second vehicle and parts of a residential building also affected. The fire broke out at around 3.00am in the Lykavitos area of Strovolos, where the vehicle was parked in a ground-floor parking area […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 08:58

Former Israeli PM claims Turkey now rivals Iran as greatest security threat

Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett warned on Tuesday that Recep Tayyip Erdogan is positioning Turkey as a major strategic threat to Israel, describing Ankara as “the new Iran”. Speaking at the Conference of major American Jewish organisations in Jerusalem, Bennett said Turkey under Erdogan is “a sophisticated and dangerous adversary who wants to encircle […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 08:49

Three arrested in overnight police operations as road checks ramped up

Three individuals were arrested during coordinated police operations carried out nationwide overnight and into Wednesday. According to police, the arrests concerned offences including threats, assault and illegal residency. Furthermore, during the night, police carried out 473 checks of drivers and passengers, alongside 23 inspections of premises. Traffic patrols resulted in 143 complaints for road violations, […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 08:38

19-year-old-woman killed in car crash at Sotira

Police have confirmed a 19-year-old woman was killed and three other young people were injured following a car crash in the early hours of Wednesday in the Limassol village of Sotira. The crash occurred at around 1.30am on Ayia Thekla avenue. The victim was identified as a resident of Sotira. According to police, the vehicle […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 08:27

Yellow weather warning ahead with rain, dust and gale-force winds

Wednesday brings unsettled and potentially dangerous weather across Cyprus, with strong winds, rain, isolated thunderstorms and elevated dust levels across much of the island. A yellow warning for winds remains in force until 4pm, as gusts are expected to reach 75 to 100 kilometres per hour. According to the met office, the atmosphere shall remain […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 08:14

Vinicius earns Real 1-0 win at Benfica in match marred by racism row

Vinicius Jr scored a sublime second-half winner as Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0 in their Champions League playoff first leg on Tuesday, a night overshadowed by the Brazilian accusing Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni of directing a racist slur at him. The alleged incident occurred moments after Vinicius had curled Real ahead five minutes into the second […]

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