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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 17:50

Fairer insurance premiums for elderly heads for House approval

A legislative proposal aimed at amending the law on insurance for elderly drivers was on Monday forwarded to the House plenum. The proposal, by MP Alexandra Attalides, and was discussed at the House human rights committee. Committee chair Irini Charalambides described the proposal as very important, adding that committee members had indicated their intention to […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 17:27

What Limassol Carnival reveals about Cyprus waste culture

At a recent roundtable discussion organised by the Green Committee at Poseidonia Beach Hotel as part of RE-Merry Christmas -The Other Market- one topic stood out above all others: the hidden environmental cost of Carnival — and what it says about our habits as a society. The discussion, moderated by Genia Boustany, Director at Poseidonia, […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 17:27

Registrations for new National Guard recruits to open in April

Registration for teenagers starting their military service this summer will open in April, the defence ministry said on Monday. The platform will allow conscripts to express their choices for deployment across branches of the National Guard, as part of the selection and allocation process. Teens will not be required to create a profile again. The […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 17:19

Gulf investors apply to build Limassol science park

A consortium of Cypriot and foreign companies has submitted an offer to build and operate a science and technological park at Pentakomo, the government announced on Monday. The single offer submitted is now being assessed. The government has for decades been seeking a strategic investor to build and operate a science and tech park at […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 17:02

Bill on access rights for support dogs heads to plenum

A legislative proposal aimed at ensuring access for support dogs accompanying people into public buildings and public transport is set to be voted onj at the House plenum on Thursday. The proposal was submitted by Diko MP Christos Senekis and was discussed on Monday at the House human rights committee. Committee chair Irini Charalambides described […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 16:57

Cyta revenues climb to €442 million with solid 2025 profits

State-owned telecommunications provider Cyta on Monday presented its 2026 budget focused on digital infrastructure investment to the House finance and budget committee, outlining stable profitability, network resilience and a continued expansion of next-generation technologies. The budget places strong emphasis on major investments in digital infrastructure, profitability and resilience, positioning Cyta as a central pillar of […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 16:50

Erhurman says Christodoulides has not kept promises

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Monday said President Nikos Christodoulides has not kept promises he had made regarding confidence-building measures between the island’s two sides. “Promises were made regarding the matter of halloumi and on crossings at the Astromeritis and Dherynia crossing points, that those matters would be solved by January 31. Unfortunately, they […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 16:20

Kokomix supports forest restoration in Souni village

Kokomix, a leading ready-mixed concrete supplier in Cyprus, took part in an environmental initiative on January 25, 2026, aimed at restoring forest areas in the village of Souni, which were affected by a large-scale wildfire in July 2025. The wildfire impacted parts of the Limassol region, with more than 120-sq.km of land affected. As part […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 16:19

British serial killer ‘Suffolk Strangler’ pleads guilty to 1999 murder

British serial killer, dubbed the ‘Suffolk Strangler’ by the media after he killed five young women, pleaded guilty on Monday to an earlier murder of a teenager committed more than 25 years ago. Steve Wright, who is already serving a life sentence with no prospect of parole for a 2006 killing spree, appeared at London’s […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 16:14

No new targeted Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, Zelenskiy says

Russia has not carried out any targeted missile or drone strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure in the last 24 hours although energy facilities in frontline areas have come under fire, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday. Zelenskiy’s statement highlighted the limitations of a short-term energy truce that Russia agreed to last week at the […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 16:02

Strong consumer activity fuels growth in Cyprus retail trade

Retail trade in Cyprus, excluding motor vehicles, recorded strong annual growth, according to a report by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Specifically, the turnover value index of retail trade increased by 5.8 per cent in December 2025 compared with the corresponding month of the previous year. During the same month, the turnover volume index of […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 15:48

Foreclosure reform pushed as MPs demand urgent action

MPs on Monday called for urgent changes to Cyprus’ foreclosure laws, pressing for the protection of borrowers and guarantors. Akel MP Aristos Damianou told the House finance committee that for a decade his party has sought “to restore the balance between the privileges of banks and, more so, credit acquisition and management companies and the […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 15:41

Turkish F-35 access blocked, Cyprus monitoring situation

The defence ministry on Monday said it is monitoring Turkey’s application to participate in the F-35 fighter jet programme, expected to be resolved within four to six months, US ambassador to Ankara Tom Barrack said on Monday. Speaking on a panel in Istanbul, Barrack said the United States will not sell F-35 jets to Turkey, […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 15:30

‘I owe my survival in part to a person I will never know’

My understanding of blood donation is not abstract. As a teenager, I was hit by a speeding car while crossing the road and needed surgery, treatment and a blood transfusion to recover. I owe my survival in part to a person I will never know, a donor who gave without expecting anything in return. It’s […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 15:26

One in six Cypriots struggle to keep warm

In 2024, 9.2 per cent of the EU population was not able to keep their home adequately warm, Eurostat reported on Monday. Cyprus stood at 14.6 per cent. According to Eurostat, 2024 recorded a 1.4 percentage point improvement compared with 2023. The highest shares of people unable to keep their homes adequately warm were observed […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 15:03

Cyta’s ‘DIVER’ ad video shines at Ermis Awards

The success of any major production begins long before the cameras start rolling. It starts with a collaboration based on trust and a shared vision. For the “DIVER” campaign’s ad video, Cyta and Gnomi Integrated Communications proved that when a client and an advertising agency embrace true creativity, the result is historic – especially when […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 14:46

Cyprus government bond reaches maturity

The Republic of Cyprus will repay a zero-interest government bond a week from today, with the final interest payment made on the same day, according to an announcement by the Finance Ministry’s public debt management office. The bond relates to the 0 per cent eurobond of the Republic of Cyprus first series 2021, which carries […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 14:45

Disabilities union lambasts Fidias over offensive remarks

Every apology by MEP Fidias Panayiotou “insults decades of struggle” and “institutionally insults the office of MEP,” disabilities union Kysoa said in a statement on Monday. The criticism follows Panayiotou’s remarks in a November podcast in which he referred to people with intellectual disabilities using the term “loonies” (pelloi) while discussing Paralympic swimming classifications. Kysoa […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 14:36

International TV series to film pilot episode during Limassol carnival

Filming for the international television series My Aphrodite will begin in Cyprus during the Limassol Carnival, with the pilot episode set to take place live within the carnival parade. The production is led by Screentale Cyprus, whose CEO Marija Savina said the project marks the start of a broader international collaboration. “The pilot episode, titled […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 14:26

Eurobank repurchases 1.7m shares in €7 million buyback

Eurobank S.A. on Monday announced that it repurchased 1,758,500 of its own shares under its approved share buyback programme between January 26, 2026 and January 30, 2026. The purchases followed the commencement of the share buyback programme announced on December 12, 2025. The programme was approved by a resolution of the extraordinary general meeting of […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 14:22

UNIC Athens, Laskaridis Shipping sign MoU to further maritime innovation

The University of Nicosia and UNIC Athens, its academic and research base in Greece, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd., laying the groundwork for a strategic partnership aimed at developing innovative solutions in the maritime industry. The MoU was signed on Thursday, January 29, 2026, by the CEO of the […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 14:21

Agros Development Company appoints new external auditor

Agros Development Company Proodos Public Ltd, which owns the Rodon Hotel, has announced a strategic change to its corporate governance, following a decision by its board of directors to appoint a new external auditor. The board of directors of the company acted within the framework of the decision made at the last annual general meeting […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 14:14

US issues caution over Cyprus airspace amid tensions with Iran

The United States has issued a “notice to airmen” (Notam) for the Nicosia designated flight information region (FIR) covering Cyprus, defence minister Vassilis Palmas confirmed on Monday. He described the move as part of ongoing monitoring of rising geopolitical uncertainty in the Eastern Mediterranean and stressed that there is no immediate threat. “There is no […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 14:08

Former EU officials – Cyprus included – call for peace in Middle East

A statement calling for peace in the Middle East was signed on Monday by over 400 former EU and member state ministers, ambassadors and senior officials, including Cyprus’ former Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis. “At a time when the international order is facing unprecedented challenges, the EU and its member states must fully engage with all […]

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