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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 13:48

Pension reform to bring noticeable increases, says labour minister

Pension increases resulting from the planned reform of the social insurance system are expected to be noticeable, particularly for low-income pensioners, Labour and Social Insurance Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said on Sunday. In an interview with Phileleftheros, Mousiouttas said the first phase of the reform, concerning the social insurance fund, could be implemented from January 1, […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 13:32

Britain’s men beat Germany, champions Sweden lose again

Bruce Mouat’s British men’s team picked up a 9-4 round-robin win over Germany at the Winter Games on Sunday, while Olympic champions Sweden suffered their fourth loss of the campaign to leave their title defence on the brink. World champions Britain took a 4-2 lead in the fourth end and never looked back, beating 2024 […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 13:30

Contemporary challenges in Cyprus’ investment environment

By Nicoletta Kouroushi Cyprus continues to constitute a reliable and competitive investment destination within the European Union, offering a developed legal framework, modern business infrastructure and a strategic geographical location. At the same time, its investment environment is not static. It continues to evolve and adapt to international regulatory and supervisory requirements, thereby strengthening its […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 13:30

Capitalising on Europe’s research connections to tackle cancer

Across Europe, cancer researchers are collaborating more closely than ever, thanks to the EU-backed canSERV platform, which links scientists with research services and infrastructures to speed up discoveries and improve care for patients. By Helen Massy-Beresford For Dr Pavla Bouchalová, a cancer researcher in the department of biochemistry at Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, answering […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 12:57

Justice minister: ‘We are targeting the heads of criminal gangs’

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris has said authorities are focusing their efforts on dismantling the leadership of organised crime groups, stressing that law enforcement knows who they are and is applying sustained pressure. “Our target is the heads of the gangs,” he said in an interview with Kathimerini. “They know how to protect themselves, which is […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 12:24

EU presidency a chance for Cyprus to act over bird slaughter

I am a pupil in Year 5 at The Junior and Senior School in Nicosia. I am writing to you because we have been learning about illegal bird trapping, and I am deeply saddened and shocked that this is happening right here in our own environment. In 2025, some reports say as many as 450,000 […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 12:11

Animal Party calls for update on cat sterilisation scheme

The Animal Party has called on the government to provide immediate clarification over delays in implementing a nationwide cat sterilisation programme announced last October. On October 4, 2025, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou announced that funding for cat sterilisations would be increased from €100,000 to €300,000, alongside the launch of a government sterilisation scheme covering the […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 11:45

A ‘travelling’ village on the verge of abandonment

This small village tucked away in the Paphos rural landscape has been on the move for over 200 years, ravaged by Turks in 1821 and relocated in 1953 during British colonial rule after it was destroyed in an earthquake. Today, Eledio of just 37 permanent residents, no school and a priest on loan, is on […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 11:30

Cyprus institute joins European network to manage complex epilepsy cases

The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) marked World Epilepsy Day on February 9, reaffirming its commitment to supporting individuals with epilepsy and their families. “Through the specialised Epilepsy Centre and the Department of Neurophysiology, we remain committed to providing comprehensive care for those affected,” the institute said. Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 11:26

Vonn leaves Italian hospital, heading to Treviso airport, sources say

U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn was discharged on Sunday from the Italian hospital where she was admitted a week ago after the horrific crash that ended her Olympic comeback, two sources close to the matter said. Vonn, the 2010 Olympic champion and second most successful female World Cup skier of all time, was heading to the […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 11:21

Driver arrested after Limassol chase, suspected stolen goods, drugs found

A 40-year-old driver was arrested in Limassol on Saturday afternoon following a police chase that ended in a collision with a patrol car. Police officers said suspected stolen property and a small quantity of drugs were located inside the vehicle. According to police, the incident occurred at around 2.30pm while officers were on patrol and […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 11:07

Seven arrested in nationwide police patrols

Police carried out seven arrests across Cyprus on Saturday night as part of coordinated patrols in urban areas aimed at preventing serious crime and boosting public safety. In a statement, police said the arrests related to a range of offences, including driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding. Officers stopped a total of 666 […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 10:53

The challenge: building common ground through dialogue between the leaders

By Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar Almost a year ago in Geneva, in March 2025, both sides told the UN Secretary-General that they would commit to trust-building measures, which have yet to show any significant progress. In our last meeting on January 17, 2026, I brought the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders together for a […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 10:39

Israeli airstrikes kill 9 in Gaza, including tent camp, Palestinian officials say

At least nine Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in northern and southern Gaza Strip on Sunday, Palestinian civil defence and health officials said. Medics said an Israeli airstrike on a tent encampment housing displaced families killed at least four people, while health officials said another strike killed five in Khan Younis in the south. […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 09:30

Nicosia summit to link 30 Indian firms with Cyprus

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) will host a series of B2B engagements in Nicosia as part of the India-Cyprus Business & Investment Summit 2026, in collaboration with the Cyprus-India Business Association. The meetings will take place from 11:00 to 17:00 at the Keve premises in the capital. The initiative builds on what […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 09:05

Boycott averted, India and Pakistan set for World Cup blockbuster

India and Pakistan will clash in the Twenty20 World Cup in Colombo on Sunday, still feeling the aftershocks of a tumultuous fortnight in which Pakistan’s boycott threat – later reversed – nearly blew a hole in the tournament’s marquee fixture. With bilateral cricket a casualty of their fraught relations, emotions run high whenever the bitter […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 09:00

UK’s Labour not in habit of dumping sitting prime ministers

The last time a Labour prime minister came under pressure to resign like Keir Starmer did last week, was when Harold Wilson faced a backbench revolt over trade union reform in May 1969. Harold Wilson was quick witted with a very good turn of phrase, which he used to great effect. “I know what’s going […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 09:00

Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting February 9 : Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis carried out a working visit to Athens and Alexandria between February 4 and 9, as part of broader efforts to bolster the island’s maritime diplomacy in the region. According to a statement from the ministry […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 09:00

Just two minutes in Cyprus…

On this island, waiting is a condition of life. It’s an island shaped by languid heat, relaxed conversation, and a slower way of life. And you learn to accept it: ‘This is Cyprus, siga siga,’ you shrug.That doesn’t mean, of course, that nothing ever happens. It does – just at a different pace… Cyprus isn’t […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 08:30

Tales from the Coffeeshop: Some ministers will say anything to win popular approval

THE CYPRUS Mail made the big time this week, having featured in one of the Facebook rants of the hottest ticket on social media, Annie Alexui, because it had referred to her as a crackpot and someone with mental health issues. I was the one who made these unflattering comments, which Alexui did not appreciate, […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 08:00

Euro area posts €12.6bn trade surplus in December

Eurostat this week reported that the euro area balance in trade in goods posted a €12.6 billion surplus in December 2025, compared with a surplus of €13.9 billion in December 2024. The first estimates showed that euro area exports of goods to the rest of the world reached €234.0 billion in December 2025, representing an […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 08:00

Our View: Should Cyprus follow suit as EU warms up to Turkey?

In the run-up to Cyprus joining the EU, then president Tassos Papadopoulos gave assurances to the European Commission that all of the island would become part of the Union. Papadopoulos did not keep his word and campaigned against the Annan plan, which was rejected in the referendum, and only the part of the island under […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 07:00

UK economic growth shows repeated seasonal slump for fourth year

British economic growth data released this week showed a marked seasonal pattern for the fourth year in a row, adding to economists’ concerns about numbers from the Office for National Statistics. Last year the ONS was criticised for its data quality in official reports, but these looked mostly at labour force figures which suffered from […]

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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 06:30

New digital tool allows comparison of prudential data across EU banks

The European Banking Authority (EBA) recently launched its Pillar 3 data hub, creating a single, harmonised digital platform that makes prudential information from all EEA institutions publicly accessible for the first time. The hub discloses data that large and other institutions began submitting on January 26, 2026, and significantly enhances the availability, usability and comparability […]

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