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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 11:25

Wetlands under ‘mounting strain’ from climate change

Wetlands in Cyprus are under growing pressure from climate change and expanding development, BirdLife Cyprus warned on Monday, saying that even protected sites are struggling to cope with rising environmental stress. In a statement marking world wetlands day, the organisation said prolonged droughts, extreme weather events and continuous residential and tourist development are undermining the […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 11:19

Ethereum staking surpasses $120 billion, price expected to reach $40,000

Amid this trend, DogeStaking is rapidly gaining attention from investors. Through intelligent staking pools and automated yield distribution mechanisms, the platform lowers the barrier to participation, enabling users to generate returns from Ethereum and other major crypto assets without directly operating validator nodes. DogeStaking: Aligned with institutional and long-term investment trends With Ethereum staking surpassing […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 10:55

€15,500 fines after worker falls at construction site

Two construction companies were fined a total of €15,500 on Monday after a worker was seriously injured in a fall from a height of 5.5 metres at a building site in Nicosia. The Nicosia district court imposed an €11,500 fine on Perkola Building Works and a €4,000 fine on Cyfield following a criminal prosecution by […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 10:37

Djokovic vows to push on despite ‘bitter’ Australian Open final loss

Novak Djokovic took encouragement from his run to the Australian Open final and pledged to keep fighting at the Grand Slams after Carlos Alcaraz again denied his bid for a record 25th major title. Djokovic’s 10-match unbeaten run in Melbourne Park finals was broken in the 11th on Sunday as Alcaraz claimed a 2-6 6-2 […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 10:34

Iran examines diplomacy with US, hopes for results in coming days, official says

Details of various diplomatic processes to manage tensions with the U.S. are being examined by Iran, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday, adding that Tehran hoped for results in the coming days. Amid a military buildup by the U.S. Navy near Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters last week that Iran […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 10:06

Tens of thousands of transport workers walk off job in Germany

Commuters across Germany faced freezing temperatures and empty platforms on Monday as tens of thousands of public transport workers walked off the job in a strike called by trade union Verdi, shutting down bus and tram services in most cities. Verdi, which represents nearly 100,000 transport workers, called the strike after talks with municipal and […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 10:00

New platform on women’s financial autonomy launches in Paphos

A new local initiative seeks to shine a light on a topic that is not talked up enough – the intersection of women’s health and financial security. FemNEST is a Paphos-founded platform empowering women to achieve financial freedom at every life stage, whether that is fertility struggles, menopause, chronic illness, or career pivots. Its launch […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 09:55

Petrolina completes €45.1m acquisition of ExxonMobil Cyprus

Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited has completed the acquisition of ExxonMobil Cyprus Limited, with the transaction finalised end of January, 2026, the company said in a filing to the Cyprus stock exchange (CSE). The acquisition was carried out through Petrolina’s wholly owned subsidiary, Med Energywise Ltd, which acquired 100 per cent of the share capital of […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 09:34

Christodoulides, Erhurman to meet again on February 24

A new meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman under UN auspices will be held on February 24 at 11am, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis announced on Monday. In a written statement, Letymbiotis said the meeting is part of the “ongoing effort to maintain the channel of communication open and to substantively […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 09:27

Access to environmental information: right and limits

Public access to environmental information constitutes a fundamental element of the European legal order and a core instrument of modern governance. At a time when decisions relating to energy, major infrastructure projects and industrial development have a direct impact on both the environment and economic stability, transparency operates not merely as a right to information, […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 09:22

Cyprus SMEs invited to assess AI use under new EU compliance initiative

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has released a statement drawing attention to an invitation for Cypriot small and medium-sized enterprises to participate in a questionnaire on the use of artificial intelligence. CySEC said the questionnaire was originally issued by the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection and is addressed to supervised […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 09:04

Counterfeit condoms confiscated in customs crackdown

Nearly 25,000 counterfeit condoms were confiscated last month by the customs department in the Famagusta area, it was made known on Monday. The operations were carried out on January 23 and 30. On January 23, following a complaint, a joint operation with the Cyprus medical devices authority (CyMDA) was carried out, during which they searched […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 08:43

Audit Office employee reports workplace bullying

An employee transferred to the Audit Office has reported workplace bullying in a letter dated December 29, 2025, it was made known on Monday. In his letter, containing an out-of-court statement and legal position, Michalis Nikiforou raised serious issues of legality, equal treatment, respect for his fundamental constitutional rights, workplace intimidation and political persecution. According […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 08:42

Cypriot regulator sanctions firms over reporting and compliance failures

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has announced a series of settlements and administrative fines targeting violations of securities and transparency legislation by regulated and listed entities. Firstly, CySEC said a settlement was reached with Zorivo Limited over a possible violation of the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated Markets Law of 2017 concerning […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 08:30

Bad Bunny wins top Grammy prize ever for Spanish-language album

By Danielle Broadway and Steve Gorman Bad Bunny, the Latino rap star whose forthcoming Super Bowl gig has ignited a culture wars controversy, won the top Grammy prize on Sunday, a first for a Spanish-language album, with “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” a celebration of his Puerto Rican roots. The 31-year-old performer-producer edged out fellow megastars […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 08:20

Money growth cools as euro area households and firms tap the brakes

Money growth slowed down in the euro area during December 2025, with households and businesses adding to their savings at a more modest pace during this time, according to a report from the European Central Bank (ECB). The ECB said the broad money supply, known as M3, grew by 2.8 per cent in December, down […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 08:19

Two arrested, 138 reported during police overnight operations

Two people were arrested overnight and 138 reported for traffic violations during police operations to crack down on crime and maintain public order. According to the police, the arrests were made for serious criminal and other offences. The police also checked 21 premises to prevent and suppress criminal activities. Meanwhile, over 420 checks of vehicles […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 08:12

Burglars immobilise elderly woman, steal cash and jewellery

An 86-year-old woman and her domestic assistant, 34, were immobilised late on Sunday night in their Yermasoyia home by burglars, who managed to get away with cash and jewellery of unknown value. According to the police, the burglary happened at around 11.30pm. Police investigations are ongoing.

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 08:02

US and Russia face unconstrained nuclear arms race as new START nears expiry

The United States and Russia could embark on an unrestrained nuclear arms race for the first time since the Cold War, unless they reach an eleventh-hour deal before their last remaining arms control treaty expires in less than a week. The New START treaty is set to end on February 5. Without it, there would […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 08:00

Euro area net saving slips as investment rises in third quarter

Euro area net saving fell to €863 billion in the four quarters to the third quarter of 2025, according to a report from the European Central Bank (ECB). This compared with €877 billion recorded in the four quarters to the previous quarter and represented 6.9 per cent of euro area net disposable income. Over the […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 07:55

Car fire in Yeroskipou causes extensive damage

A car parked in an open space in Yeroskipou, Paphos, went up in flames on Monday. The police said the fire started at around 3.40am and caused extensive damage to the car, belonging to a 46-year-old. The fire was extinguished by the fire brigade. Police investigations are ongoing.

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 07:49

Woman critically injured in Larnaca accident

The police are investigating the cause of an accident on Sunday in Larnaca, in which a 66-year-old woman was critically injured. The accident happened at around noon on Sunday on Yiannos Kranidiotis avenue, when a car driven by a 70-year-old man with his 66-year-old wife as a passenger collided with a car driven by a […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 07:35

Mist on Monday gives way to rain; dust to remain all day

The week starts off with mist and fog, especially inland, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms expected after midday. Dust will also be lingering in the atmosphere until the evening. Temperatures on Monday will reach 20C inland and along the coast, and 9C in the highest mountains. Winds will be a southwest gentle to moderate […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 07:30

Geopolitical tensions and commodity repricing hit smartphone supply chains

Global shipments of smartphone AMOLED panels are forecast to decline to 810 million units in 2026, marking a significant year-on-year contraction after three consecutive years of growth, according to the latest data from Omdia. This projected dip from the 817 million units shipped in 2025 is primarily attributed to a critical shortage of memory supply […]

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