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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 04:25

Mercosur hangs like ‘sword of Damocles’ over farmers, MEP warns

The EU–Mercosur trade agreement continues to hang “like a sword of Damocles over the heads of farmers”, Akel MEP Giorgos Georgiou cautioned on Wednesday, warning that recent safeguards approved by the European Parliament fall short of protecting agriculture in Cyprus and across the bloc. Speaking on Alpha TV, Georgiou said the European parliament on Tuesday […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 04:20

Our View: Further proof Cyprus authorities not up to challenge of creating LNG terminal

The colossal ineptitude of the authorities in their ongoing efforts to import LNG is still on show. According to the progress report given by new Energy Minister Michalis Damianos to the House energy committee on Tuesday, the only progress was that the government was in the process of returning €67 million of funding received from […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 22:47

Mamdani calls for 2% tax hike on wealthy New Yorkers

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday has called for a two percent tax increase for New Yorkers making over a million dollars a year, along with a hike in the state’s corporate tax rate, proposals he originally championed during his campaign. During testimony before the New York State Senate’s 2026 budget hearing, Mamdani, […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 22:44

Gates Foundation says it did not make any payments to Epstein

The Gates Foundation said on Wednesday it did not make any payments to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or employ him at any time, after the U.S. Department of Justice released emails that included communications between Epstein and the foundation’s staff. “On the basis of Epstein’s claims that he could mobilize significant […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 22:42

Snoop Dogg to attend first Swansea game as co-owner

Snoop Dogg announced that he will attend his first Swansea City game in person since the American rapper became a co-owner of the Welsh club last July. Snoop Dogg, who is currently in Italy as an honorary coach for Team USA at the Winter Olympics, will be in attendance when Swansea City plays host to […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 22:34

Olympics-Biathlon-Norway’s Laegreid apologises again

Norway biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid has apologised to his teammates and his ex-girlfriend following his sensational interview after his bronze medal-winning efforts in Tuesday’s Olympic men’s 20km individual race, in which he revealed he had been unfaithful, saying he wanted to put the matter behind him. News of Laegreid’s cheating on his girlfriend swiftly eclipsed […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 21:33

Italy’s Meloni moves to allow naval blockades against migrants

Italy’s cabinet approved a bill on Wednesday authorising naval blockades to halt migrant boats during periods of “exceptional pressure” at the country’s borders, a government source said, further tightening measures against irregular arrivals. Since taking office in late 2022, right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has moved to speed up repatriations of unsuccessful asylum seekers and […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 21:17

Trump says ‘nothing definitive’ reached after meeting with Netanyahu

U.S. President Donald Trump said nothing definitive was decided during his “very good” meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday but that negotiations with Iran toward a deal would continue. “There was nothing definitive reached other than I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether or not a Deal can be […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 21:08

Erhurman tells Guterres of need to end ‘unfair and illegal’ isolations on Turkish Cypriots

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Wednesday told United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that the Turkish Cypriot community is subject to “unfair and illegal isolation” and that this “should be lifted without further delay”. The meeting was the pair’s first since Erhurman was elected to the office in October last year, with Erhurman’s office stating […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 20:59

UK pledges $205 million to send US weapons to Ukraine

Defence minister John Healey said on Wednesday Britain had committed 150 million pounds ($205 million) to the so-called Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative to supply Ukraine with U.S. weapons. PURL was set up last summer to keep U.S. weapons flowing to Ukraine at a time when new U.S. military assistance had stalled. “I’m pleased […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 20:44

EU Council approves more than €1 billion in loans for Cyprus’ defence

Financial assistance of more than €1.181 billion in defence loans was granted to Cyprus by the European Council under the Security Action for Europe (Safe) fund on Wednesday. “Today’s decisions show that the EU is not only talking about defence – we are delivering. Through Safe, we are strengthening our security where it matters the […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 20:21

500 new beds for Tepak students, marine school to open in 2027

New housing for students of the technical university (Tepak) and the opening of the marine school in Larnaca were at the centre of the House education committee meeting on Wednesday. “We expect the projects to progress and to welcome the first students in our city in 2027,” Disy MP Prodromos Alambritis said after the meeting. […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 19:54

Cyprus to launch direct flights to Kazakhstan

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism has confirmed the launch of regular direct flights between Kazakhstan and Cyprus, strengthening the island’s air connectivity with key international markets. The ministry described the development as being of historic significance, as Cyprus will be directly connected with the Central Asian country for the first time. According to the announcement, […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 19:11

Wandering & Wondering in old Nicosia

A series of workshops is happening this month in downtown Nicosia as Phaneromenis70 opens up its space to host the artists Irini Georgiades, Llúcia Monferrer and Jamila Schabbing. The Wandering & Wondering sessions this February invite participants to contribute their own voices, stories and perspectives through writing, reflection and collective exchange, shaping both shared and […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 18:54

Italian journalists escalate revolt after Olympic commentary fiasco

Journalists at Italian state broadcaster RAI have called a one-day byline strike for Friday, escalating a standoff with management over a gaffe-strewn commentary at the opening of the Winter Olympics. The Milano Cortina Games started with a slick ceremony last Friday at Milan’s San Siro stadium, but the event was marred for Italian TV viewers […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 18:42

Mitsotakis tells Erdogan of ‘window of opportunity’ for Cyprus solution

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that there now exists a “window of opportunity” for a solution to the Cyprus problem to be found. “We discussed with the president the latest developments on the Cyprus problem, on which the Greek position remains clear. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 18:36

Forex sector praised for contributions to Cyprus economy

The forex market requires strong emphasis on investor protection, proper information and cultivation of financial literacy, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Wednesday. At the same time, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) Chairman Georgios Theocharides said at the same event that around 600 inspections were carried out on Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs) during 2025 […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 18:32

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC delivers key insights at Legal500 GC Summit 2026

Continuing its active involvement in this prestigious international summit, Elias Neocleous & Co LLC sponsored the Legal500 GC Summit 2026 in Cyprus, marking eight consecutive years of support. The Legal500 GC Summit is widely recognised as a key platform for dialogue between in-house counsel and leading law firms, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange and meaningful discussion […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 18:22

Bondi defends DOJ handling of Epstein files in fiery House testimony

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday defended the Justice Department’s handling of files involving the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before a House of Representatives panel, saying the department painstakingly reviewed reams of documents on a compressed timeline. Bondi’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee comes as lawmakers, including some Republicans, […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 18:10

Top 3 cryptos analysts say will explode in 2026

Investors are looking beyond established blue-chip coins in 2026 for opportunities with higher upside potential. While Cardano (ADA) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) attract attention due to their ecosystems and community support, their growth is often more measured. Enter Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a DeFi-focused token still priced modestly, which analysts are highlighting as one of the […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 17:53

Erdogan names prosecutor who led opposition crackdown as justice minister

urkish President Tayyip Erdogan appointed as his new justice minister Akin Gurlek, the Istanbul chief prosecutor behind the unprecedented crackdown on the main opposition party, drawing fierce criticism and defiance from the party on Wednesday. Since his appointment as chief prosecutor in 2024, Gurlek has overseen a wave of arrests and indictments targeting the Republican […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 17:52

Authorities investigate drug case connected to attempted murder

A 45-year-old, suspected of involvement in a drug case connected to an attempted murder committed in Limassol in 2024, will appear before Limassol criminal court in March, police said on Wednesday. The man was arrested on Tuesday, following last year’s raid of the house of a 25-year-old suspect as part of an investigation into the […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 16:58

MPs raise questions on oversight procedure over Lakkotrypis’ job applications

Members of the House institutions committee on Wednesday raised questions regarding the oversight procedure for people who leave public office and take private sector jobs within two years in light of former energy minister Giorgios Lakkotrypis’ filing of 12 applications for special permission to do so. A representative of the three-member commission which oversees applications filed […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 16:46

Social support agency set for abolition

The abolition of the controversial social support agency moved closer on Wednesday, as the government confirmed it is preparing legislation to transfer the body’s responsibilities to the grants and benefits service of the finance ministry. Appearing before the House institutions committee, a ministerial representative affirmed the government considers “the agency’s lifecycle complete” and is working […]

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