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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 13:39

Man caught gathering poached birds in Larnaca

The police are investigating suspected poaching after they caught a 35-year-old man on Wednesday morning trying to gather wild birds that had been caught in trapping nets. A device mimicking bird calls was also in operation at the time. The man was seen by an anti-poaching patrol in Tochni, Larnaca, which stopped him and released […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 13:30

Six things you can do today to look after your brain

By Dina Gavarieva Dementia is in the headlines more than ever, not only because populations are living longer, but because younger people and well-known figures are being diagnosed. Recently, BBC radio presenter Janice Forsyth revealed she has early-onset Alzheimer’s at 65, a reminder that dementia is not solely a condition of extreme old age. According […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 13:28

No delays in ambulance service discussions says health minister

The government will push ahead with its plans to set up a national ambulance agency, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides assured on Wednesday, in response to concerns that state health services organisation Okypy was calling for a delay in discussing the bill. On Tuesday, the federation of patients’ associations (Osak) had expressed its opposition to a […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 13:14

Reservoirs remain critical at 13.8 per cent full

Water reserves in Cyprus’ reservoirs stood at just 13.8 per cent of total capacity on Wednesday, almost half the level recorded at the same time last year. Data from the water development department (WDD) show that reservoirs currently hold about 40 million cubic metres of water, compared with more than 75 million cubic metres in […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 13:06

Greek Cypriot arrested after driving into north to pick asparagus

A Greek Cypriot man has been arrested after driving into the north while collecting wild asparagus. The man appeared in court in northern Nicosia on Wednesday morning, with police representative Emre Koyun telling the court that the police had intercepted the man near the village of Yerolakkos, west of Nicosia, at around 4pm on Tuesday. […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 13:00

Turkish mayor wanted to ‘see in person’ Cyprus university years after ‘graduation’

A Turkish mayor who claims to have studied at a university in Cyprus said years after his claimed graduation date that he wished to see the university “in person” and made no mention of having studied there during a visit to the campus in 2014. Yusuf Alemdar is the mayor of the Sakarya municipality, which […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 12:55

Norwegian biathlete wins bronze then confesses to affair on live TV

Norway’s Sturla Holm Laegreid followed up his bronze medal in the biathlon at the Winter Olympics on Tuesday with a stunning confession that he had cheated on his girlfriend, before openly begging her for another chance. “I realised that this is the woman in my life, and I can’t live my whole life keeping it […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 12:45

Limited data hides true scale of Cyprus tech gender gap

Cyprus is highlighted in a new EU-backed study examining the gender investment gap across Europe, particularly in deep tech, a category of innovation which, according to the report, is central to Europe’s long-term competitiveness, security and economic resilience. According to the study, deep tech refers to companies built on scientific breakthroughs and advanced engineering, often […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 12:40

Council of Europe strips former head of immunity over Epstein probe

The Council of Europe, the continent’s leading human rights watchdog, said on Wednesday it has agreed to lift the diplomatic immunity of its former Norwegian secretary general, allowing police to investigate his links to Jeffrey Epstein. Norway’s white-collar crimes police have opened an investigation into Thorbjoern Jagland, former prime minister and foreign minister and ex-chair […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 12:35

The real cost of fatphobia

By Louisa Nahas Fatphobia [fat-foh-bee-uh]is described in the dictionary as an unreasonable dislike or unfair treatment of people because they are fat, a deep-seated fear and hatred of fat bodies. It equates fatness with ugliness, inferiority, and immorality. It is usually gift wrapped in the phrase‘it’s just so unhealthy’. But here’s the truth, fatphobia has […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 12:27

Hour-long queues persist at Ayios Dhometios despite expansion works

Queues of more than an hour continued at the Ayios Dhometios crossing point on Wednesday, despite the recent completion of EU-funded expansion works intended to ease congestion. According to Turkish Cypriot newspaper Kibris Postasi, traffic is reported to build up at the crossing particularly during morning hours, with students and workers travelling to the government-controlled […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 12:23

Spurs sack manager Frank with relegation dogfight looming

Tottenham Hotspur have sacked manager Thomas Frank after nine months in charge, the Premier League club said on Wednesday, after a woeful run of results left the north London club hovering five points above the relegation zone. Pressure on Frank had been mounting and Tuesday’s 2-1 home defeat by Newcastle United left his team in […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 12:08

Alambra delivers cheque in support of Karaiskakio Children’s Cancer Centre

The dairy company ALAMBRA delivered a cheque in support of the Karaiskakio Foundation’s Children’s Cancer Center, demonstrating once again that the focus of its activities is on society and people. ALAMBRA Commercial Director Michalis Petrou delivered the cheque on February 6, 2026, completing a campaign implemented together with the Sklavenitis and Papantoniou supermarkets last November. […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 12:01

Property and tourism sectors boost Cyprus economic index

The Cyprus Composite Leading Economic Index (CCLEI) recorded a year-on-year increase of 2.9 per cent in January 2026, according to the most recently revised data published by the Economics Research Centre (CypERC) of the University of Cyprus. The January reading followed year-on-year increases of 3.1 per cent in December 2025 and 3.2 per cent in […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 11:57

Sirena Bay Luxury Suites: your all-year luxury beachfront haven in Protaras

Located on one of the most idyllic beaches of Protaras, Sirena Beach, and set within a beautiful natural environment, Sirena Bay Luxury Suites is a brand-new boutique seafront hospitality destination, open all year round. Sirena Bay Luxury Suites combines contemporary luxury with a deep sense of calm, offering a refined beachfront living experience. With its […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 11:51

Justice minister affirms institutional probe underway into Annie Alexui allegations

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris affirmed on Wednesday that developments are underway regarding allegations made publicly by Annie Alexui, stressing that any investigation must proceed through formal channels rather than by social media. Taking to the dais on CyBC, Fitiris said the authorities intend to gather information “in an institutional manner” about the claims Alexui has […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 11:50

Spurs gloom deepens, Man Utd salvage point at West Ham

Yet another Premier League home defeat left Tottenham Hotspur looking over their shoulder at the relegation zone and manager Thomas Frank nearer the exit door on Tuesday as Newcastle United eased their own slump with a 2-1 victory in north London. Last season’s Europa League winners and qualifiers for this season’s Champions League last-16 were […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 11:45

Cyprus business community explores cooperation with India

Business and investment opportunities between Cyprus and India took centre stage this week during a broad meeting and open discussion organised by the Famagusta chamber of commerce and industry for its members at a hotel in Limassol. The event featured Manish Manish, the High Commissioner of India to Cyprus, as the guest speaker. According to […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 11:42

Phedonos decries blackmail claim as ‘ridiculous tale’ and part of political character assassination

Suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos on Wednesday dismissed a blackmail complaint examined by police as a “ridiculous tale”, saying it stemmed from a private family dispute and formed part of a coordinated effort to damage him politically ahead of the 2028 elections. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, Phedonos said the allegations concerning a Turkish Cypriot […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 11:34

US halts all flights at Texas’s El Paso airport for 10 days for ‘special security reasons’

All flights to and from Texas’ El Paso International Airport, which borders Mexico, have been halted for “special security reasons,” the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said. The El Paso airport confirmed the development in an Instagram post, saying all flights to and from the airport were grounded. The FAA did not specify the nature of […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 11:33

Turkish Cypriots urged to boycott Pepsi as strike continues

Trade unions in the north have urged Turkish Cypriots to boycott Pepsi and other well-known drinks produced by Ektam, with a strike called on by workers at the company last week still ongoing on Wednesday. Workers downed tools on Friday claiming that the company had attempted to deprive them of their right to unionise, with […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 11:24

Famagusta hoteliers expect “very good” summer season

Signals for the upcoming summer tourism season are encouraging, with a steady flow of bookings from all markets, particularly favouring the Famagusta district, according to Panayiotis Constantinou, president of Famagusta Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe). Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Constantinou explained that the period after Christmas remains particularly difficult for tourism in the area. […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 11:03

Man wanted in Cyprus arrested in Salonica

A man wanted in Cyprus for alleged participation in a criminal organisation, arson and illegal gains has been arrested in Salonica, Greece, it was made known on Wednesday. The 22-year-old Cypriot had a pending European arrest warrant, issued by the Nicosia district court. Extradition procedures will now begin in Greece.

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 10:43

Fidan, Guterres discuss Cyprus ahead of Erhurman meeting

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed the Cyprus problem during a telephone call late on Tuesday night, ahead of Guterres’ meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman in New York on Wednesday. Erhurman and Guterres are expected to meet at 12.15pm local time, 7.15pm Cyprus time. Meanwhile, Turkish President […]

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