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Kıbrıs 15.02.2026 04:24

Is GMI making our Gen Zs lazy?

The government’s GMI (Guaranteed Minimum Income) scheme provides financial support to around 17,000 families, and some 22,000 people in total. One common criticism, though, is that the scheme acts as a disincentive for people – especially young people – to look for work, since they can get a monthly ‘salary’ while doing nothing. Does guaranteed […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 19:53

Larnaca Talks: what about the environment?

What are the main environmental challenges Larnaca faces? This and other related critical questions will be raised at an upcoming talk that invites people to gather at the Larnaca House of Letters and Arts. The Larnaca and Environment discussion is an open event taking place on February 17 in Greek, organised by the Larnaka Talks […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 19:32

Guns, drugs seized in Larnaca police operation

Drugs and firearms were seized and nine people arrested on Saturday in a coordinated operation of the police drug squad Ykan in Larnaca. A total of 27 Ykan officers took part in the swoop. “During the operation, nine people were arrested, houses, premises and vehicles were searched, while seized, among other things, about 400 grams […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 19:27

Cyprus to attend Board of Peace meeting as observer

Cyprus will attend the meeting of US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace as an observer, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Saturday. Speaking to the Cyrus News Agency, he confirmed the government has received an invitation to participate in the meeting on Gaza on Thursday in Washington. “Our country’s participation is part of the […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 19:16

Guehi scores as Man City beat Salford in FA Cup

Manchester City beat League Two Salford City 2-0 in the FA Cup to move into the fifth round on Saturday as January signing Marc Guehi came on as a substitute and scored his first goal for the Premier League club. City had thrashed Salford 8-0 in the third round last year and Pep Guardiola’s second-string […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 18:10

Why Mutuum Finance (MUTM) could be the best passive income crypto in 2026 over Cardano (ADA)

As investors seek out the best cheap cryptocurrency to buy, a new contender is rising from the noise that could provide a strong source of passive income. Unlike Cardano (ADA), Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is poised to offer a compounding passive income option with its lending and real-yield model, which is set up to provide interest-paying […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 18:08

Farmers take to the street over Mercosur agreement

Local farmers protested on Saturday against the EU’s Mercosur deal at a demonstration outside the European Union House in Nicosia. During the protest, the farmers presented a resolution addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and co-signed by several groups including agricultural, environmental and student organisations, as well as farming unions. The resolution […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 17:28

Erhurman laments lack of progress over crossing points

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Saturday stressed the opening of further crossing points was crucial to facilitate the daily life of residents in both communities, contesting the political nature of the discussion surrounding the matter. “No one can expect that two leaders who cannot produce a solution even on such a simple issue that […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 17:14

UK, allies say they’re convinced Kremlin critic Navalny was poisoned

Britain, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands are convinced that late Kremlin critic, Alexei Navalny, was poisoned with a lethal toxin in an Arctic penal colony two years ago, they said in a joint statement on Saturday. The five governments said their findings were based on analyses of samples from Navalny’s body, which they said […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 16:00

Loukoumades by any other name would taste as sweet

The star of every fair in Cyprus, and a childhood favourite for many, Loukoumades are a dessert consisting of leavened, deep-fried dough balls, typically soaked in syrup or honey and sometimes dusted with cinnamon or other flavourings. Loukoumades trace their origins to Abbasid Baghdad. Etymologically, the term derives from the Arabic word luqma, meaning morsel, […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 15:31

National Guard chief praises ‘excellent organisation’ of shooting exercise

Members of the national guard completed training for the technical and tactical use of weapon systems on ‘maritime targets’ at Kiti shooting range on Saturday, in an atmosphere that chief Lieutenant General Emmanuel Theodorou described as excellently organised. “During the visit to the firing range, the excellent organisation and high level of training of the […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 15:30

Cyprus too small for Colombia’s queen of trap

She’s ‘the queen of Colombian trap music’. She also appears in an episode of thriller show Fake Profile, “the most-viewed Latin series on Netflix the year it came out”. (Her song ‘Problem Boy’ – actually ‘Pr0Bl3Mb0I’ – was the theme song for the first season.) She’s styled the Golden Globes, and performed shamanic rituals with […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 15:22

Rubio casts US, the ‘child of Europe’, as critical friend to allies

Secretary of State Marco Rubio cast the United States as the “child of Europe” in a message of unity on Saturday, offering some reassurance as well as levelling more criticism at allies after a year of turmoil in transatlantic relations. Rubio was addressing the annual Munich Security Conference, where Europe’s leading powers have tried to […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 15:17

Son of Iran’s last shah urges US military intervention in Iran

Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi on Saturday said U.S. military intervention in Iran could save lives and urged President Donald Trump’s administration not to spend too long negotiating with Tehran’s clerical rulers on a nuclear deal. The exiled son of Iran’s toppled shah told Reuters in an interview that there were signs that the Iranian […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 15:08

Authorities lack info over spreading of foot-and-mouth disease in the north

The Republic’s authorities have not been briefed on the latest developments regarding the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in the north, veterinary services director Christodoulos Pipis said on Saturday. “We carried out the checks recommended by the European Commission to identify potential incidents in a timely manner, fortunately the results of the investigations and laboratory tests […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 14:42

Zelenskiy says US too often asks Ukraine, not Russia, for concessions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed hope on Saturday that U.S.-brokered peace talks next week in Geneva will be serious and substantive, but he voiced concern that Ukraine was being asked “too often” to make concessions in the negotiations. “We truly hope that the trilateral meetings next week will be serious, substantive, helpful for all us […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 14:34

Tottenham appoint Tudor as manager until end of season

Tottenham Hotspur appointed former Juventus coach Igor Tudor as interim manager until the end of the season, the Premier League side said on Saturday after they sacked Thomas Frank with the team five points above the relegation zone. Tudor, who has managed several clubs across Europe, including Galatasaray and Olympique de Marseille, last led Serie […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 14:30

The making of Valentine’s Day

Every February, shop windows bloom with red hearts, chocolates and bouquets. Couples post affectionate selfies and book candlelit dinners, while others quietly opt out. But the version of Valentine’s Day as we recognise it today is less a timeless tradition than a modern creation, shaped by centuries of storytelling, cultural adaptation and the steady influence […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 14:02

Patients urged to contact GPs over flu, not go to A&E

The state health services Okypy on Saturday appealed to patients to avoid visiting A&E departments if they think they have flu, emphasising the unit is exclusively for cases that are life-threatening or emergencies. “Patients need to stop appearing at A&E with flu symptoms immediately,” it said. Okypy said that flu tests are available in pharmacies […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 13:26

After rainfall, dam capacity reaches 14.1 per cent

Cyprus dams stood at a capacity of 14.1 per cent on Friday, a figure only slightly higher than at same time last year, the water development department (WDD) said on Saturday. Last year at this time they were 26 per cent full. As of Friday, the dams held a total of 41.1 billion cubic metres, […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 12:48

Paphos’ Pomos dam overflows

The Pomos dam, with a capacity of 890,000m³, overflowed on Saturday morning following recent heavy rainfall in the region. This development is in stark contrast to the island’s broader water crisis, as overall dam reserves remain at critically low levels. The Water Development Department’s Paphos district engineer Harris Kasioulis said the overflow was expected, as […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 12:30

Men are embracing beauty culture:  many just refuse to call it that

By Jordan Foster Just weeks after the premiere of popular gay hockey romance series Heated Rivalry, star Hudson Williams’ extensive skincare routine has gone viral. In a now-viral video for The Cut, the 24-year-old walks viewers through his “five-step Korean beauty routine.” His multi-step regimen includes a close shave, a cleanse, pore-minimising treatments, a “super-glowing” […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 12:14

Arrest for drug dealing in Limassol

Police on Friday evening arrested a man for possessing and supplying supply substances including cocaine, ecstasy and MDMA in the Limassol district. The 28-year-old was located and apprehended in connection with investigations into ongoing drug offences committed between July and December 2025. He was located after police had published his photograph and information. The Limassol […]

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Kıbrıs 14.02.2026 11:24

Man run over while changing tyre on highway

A man died after being run over by a passing vehicle while trying to change the tyre of his car in the emergency lane on the highway near Xylofagou on Friday evening. Bases police said the incident occurred at 9:45pm, with the road remaining closed until 1am on Saturday morning. The driver of the bypassing […]

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