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Kıbrıs 23.01.2026 22:41

Cyprus and United Arab Emirates sign MoU on energy cooperation

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos paid a visit to Abu Dhabi on Friday, where he signed a memorandum of understanding on energy cooperation with the UAE’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. “The Memorandum establishes a long-term and structured framework for cooperation across the entire energy chain, creating conditions for the development of joint […]

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Kıbrıs 23.01.2026 22:31

Somaliland’s President pitches business deals at Davos dinner with Eric Trump

The president of Somaliland was at the World Economic Forum this week to win international recognition for and pitch investment opportunities in his breakaway region. At a closed-door dinner on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi outlined investment opportunities in Somaliland, notably its strategic deep-sea port of Berbera, which sits […]

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Kıbrıs 23.01.2026 22:26

Swiss bar owner released on bail after deadly New Year’s fire

The owner of a Swiss barthat was engulfed in a deadly New Year’s Day fire was released from detention on Friday on bail, court authorities said. Jacques Moretti and his wife Jessica are under investigation for negligent homicide and other crimes linked to the blaze that killed 40 people and injured more than 100. Many […]

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Kıbrıs 23.01.2026 21:47

UN rights body censures Iran’s ‘brutal repression’ of protests

The UN rights body condemned Iran on Friday for rights abuses and mandated an investigation into a recent crackdown on anti-government protests that killed thousands of people. “I call on the Iranian authorities to reconsider, to pull back, and to end their brutal repression,” High Commissioner Volker Turk told an emergency session of the UN […]

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Kıbrıs 23.01.2026 21:29

How Israel moved its ‘Yellow Line’ deeper into a shattered Gaza City neighbourhood

As Israel moved the blocks marking its armistice line with Hamas deeper into one Gaza neighbourhood in December, it destroyed dozens of buildings and displaced Palestinians in violation of a U.S.-backed ceasefire deal, according to satellite imagery reviewed by Reuters and resident testimony. In areas across Gaza, Israel has placed the concrete blocks meant to […]

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Kıbrıs 23.01.2026 21:16

China keeps low profile in Davos in pursuit of Western investment

China’s low-key approach in Davos this year could not have been more different to that of the United States, with some business leaders saying Beijing stands to benefit from the Trump administration’s clash with Europe over Greenland. Yet many challenges and implementation obstacles lie ahead for China if it is to become a trusted partner […]

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Kıbrıs 23.01.2026 21:01

Larnaca port workers report progress on working conditions

Agreements to upgrade the working conditions for workers at the port of Larnaca, reached with the ports authority in December, have led to notable improvements with further measures currently underway, trade unions Peo and Sek said on Friday. “Hygiene conditions in the restrooms have improved, cleaning and improvements to the weighing stations have begun, the […]

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Kıbrıs 23.01.2026 20:32

€17.4m paid out to wildfire victims in 2025

Government support for residents affected by July’s wildfires amounted to €17.4 million in 2025 under the Integrated Support Plan, the general accounting office (GAO) said on Friday. “[The support budget] is financed exclusively from the state budget of the Republic of Cyprus, without the use of contributions from our fellow citizens or organised groups, which […]

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Kıbrıs 23.01.2026 20:00

Man hospitalised with suspected knife wounds in Larnaca

A man was admitted to Larnaca general hospital on Friday evening with injuries police believe were caused by a knife. Police said that as of Friday night the man had been identified as a Cypriot national and was found outdoors. No further details were available regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident. Police are appealing to […]

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Kıbrıs 23.01.2026 19:56

A convergence of modern Cypriot sounds

A new event is coming to Limassol just before the month ends and is the inaugural action of the production team ΦΑΝ. On January 31, Polyxoros Synergeio transforms into a space where boundaries blur and performance become ritual. Headlining the night is Nama Dama – the electrifying solo project of Cypriot-Ukrainian artist Anastasia Demetriadou, whose […]

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Kıbrıs 23.01.2026 19:20

ExxonMobil drilling plans discussed at presidential palace

Plans for further natural gas drilling in Cyprus’ gas-bearing blocks 5 and 10, as well as the prospect of expanding cooperation with US energy giant ExxonMobil, were discussed at the Presidential Palace on Friday. President Nikos Christodoulides met with ExxonMobil vice president John Ardill, during which the president said gas reserves in the Glaucus and […]

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Kıbrıs 23.01.2026 19:15

North’s minimum wage set at €1,191

The north’s minimum wage was on Friday set at a gross figure of 60,618TL (€1,191) per month after its minimum wage determination commission rejected an appeal lodged by trade unions to raise it further following a provisional announcement last week. As such, people living in the north will from this month be paid 60,618TL, which […]

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Kıbrıs 23.01.2026 19:02

Cultural evenings in Larnaca

Continuing its European Cultural Winter programme, Larnaca welcomes more performances in the upcoming weeks, bringing acclaimed performances to the stage. Running until March, the Larnaca Municipal Theatre G. Lykourgos hosts a rich and multifaceted programme embracing music, theatre, dance and literature. Up next, on January 30, Paris Xanthou, Konstantinos Makaritis, Giorgos Ioannou, Kostas Apokides, Andreas […]

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Kıbrıs 23.01.2026 18:58

German property agent to submit testimony as court rejects release bid

A German real estate agent facing charges in Cyprus for allegedly usurping Greek Cypriot property is expected on Monday to submit written testimony detailing the conditions of her pre-trial detention, as the Nicosia criminal court declined to consider her release. Eva Isabella Kunzel, who has been held in custody since her arrest in July 2024, […]

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Kıbrıs 23.01.2026 18:29

Pasidy prison branch backs justice minister over reform plans

The prison branch of Pasidy reaffirmed its “full support” for Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Friday, saying his recent announcements on prison reform create “perspective and hope” after years of stalled commitments. In its statement, Pasidy supports the minister “so that this time any commitments do not remain promises, as happened in the past, but […]

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Kıbrıs 23.01.2026 18:15

EU must join forces to stay ahead of organised crime, says Fitiris

Closer coordination of forces across the EU are essential to combating organised crime, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris accounted on Friday. Speaking at the end of the two-day informal meeting of EU justice ministers in Nicosia, Fitiris said organised crime was the common thread linking all issues discussed, from asset recovery and cultural heritage protection to […]

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Kıbrıs 23.01.2026 18:10

Bitcoin (BTC) price set for $130k as this token leads as the top new crypto to buy now

While analysts debate Bitcoin’s path to a hypothetical $130,000, that target represents only a 1.5x return from recent highs near $90,000. For investors seeking transformative wealth, the calculus points toward nascent projects with fundamental growth engines. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) exemplifies this principle, having already attracted $19,880,000 from 18,880 holders in its ongoing presale. A strategic […]

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Kıbrıs 23.01.2026 17:52

Power restored in parts of Nicosia as EAC urges residents to curb electricity use

Electricity supply to several areas of Nicosia was restored on Friday after power outages caused by a technical problem in the electric authority’s distribution system, the EAC said. In a statement, the EAC said supply was reinstated through alternative feeds, but warned that demand remains high. Residents in the affected areas were urged to limit […]

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Kıbrıs 23.01.2026 17:37

Autopsy inconclusive in Limassol traffic death, tests pending

The cause of death of 63-year-old Giorgos Michael from Zakaki, who was killed in a traffic accident Thursday afternoon in Limassol, remains undetermined, pending histopathological results following an inconclusive autopsy. The autopsy, conducted at noon on Friday by state forensic pathologist Angeliki Papetta, found no injuries that could explain his death. Combined with police reports […]

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Kıbrıs 23.01.2026 17:33

Lakatamia primary school awaits long-overdue renovations after decades of neglect

House education committee president Pavlos Mylonas and members visited Lakatamia’s 3rd primary school on Friday to inspect the building’s condition, following a letter from the school’s parents’ association. The letter highlighted that the school, built in the mid-1980s, has not undergone any renovations since its construction. It raised concerns about the multi-purpose hall being used […]

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Kıbrıs 23.01.2026 17:32

Panayiotou pledges more desalination units to combat water crisis

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou on Friday said the government will bolster the island’s capacity to desalinate water, as Cyprus battles an ongoing water shortage. She said that two new mobile desalination units, which are set to be installed in February and March, are to be placed in Limassol, with one set to be located near […]

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Kıbrıs 23.01.2026 17:02

Greek banks pivot to new revenue models as customer habits shift

Greek banks are currently designing new development models and orienting themselves toward fresh sources of revenue and profitability as their customer base changes rapidly. According to a report by Greek business outlet Newmoney, while profits from core banking operations remain significant, electronic banks are gradually capturing market shares through modern investment banking that attracts deposits […]

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Kıbrıs 23.01.2026 16:38

‘Press freedom is every government’s duty’

Commitment to freedom of the press and freedom of expression is not a priority of any single administration but an obligation of every government, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Friday. Speaking at the traditional Vasilopita cutting of the Union of Cyprus Journalists (Esk), Letymbiotis wished attendees a productive and hopeful year, expressing the hope […]

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Kıbrıs 23.01.2026 16:00

A minute with: Elpida Fragkeskidou Khenkin visual artist & founder of Kuns studio

Where do you live?I live in Nicosia with my husband, my plants, and my sculptures. What did you have for breakfast?Eggs, fruit, avocado and homemade bread. Describe your perfect dayWorking all day on projects, fully immersed in my practice, close to nature and loved ones, no overthinking-just life. Best book ever read?Difficult question! A book […]

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