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Justice Minister meets with Bases officials in Dhekelia

Representatives from the Sovereign Base Areas Police and Administration met with Republic of Cyprus Minister of Justice, Costas Fitiris this week to discuss key issues affecting the whole island. During the meeting in the Dhekelia area, Chief Constable Steve Jupp was joined by the SBA Administration’s Chief Officer, Fleur Thomas and other senior members of […]

19.02.2026 12:15

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Cyprus stock exchange suspends treasury bills trading

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) announced on Thursday the suspension of trading in the 13-week Treasury Bills 11th Issue, Series 2025, ahead of their upcoming deletion. The decision concerns the 13-week Treasury Bills 11th Issue, Series 2025 (November 28, 2025 – February 27, 2026), bearing the code TB13K25, with trading suspended from February 24, 2026 […]

19.02.2026 12:09

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Tepak opens bids for management of new Berengaria dormitories

The Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) expects to welcome its first students to the new dormitories in the Berengaria area of Kato Polemidia in September, after the first phase of the project is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2026. To enable the leasing of the initial 154 beds, the university has launched a tender […]

19.02.2026 12:00

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British bases meeting with justice minister focuses on organised crime

The British bases police officers met with Cypriot Justice Minister Costas Fytiris this week to address tackling organised crime, crossing points and further strengthening cooperation. The Dhekelia meeting included representatives from the bases’ police and administration, focusing on issues like crossing point coordination and inter-authority liaison. “The minister’s presence shows our determination to keep citizens […]

19.02.2026 11:49

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Audit office reports 11-hour waits at A&E unit, new CT scanner not operating

The Audit Office on Thursday reported “prolonged” waiting times of up to 11 hours for patients at accident and emergency units, following an undercover inspection of the Nicosia and Limassol general hospitals. It reported that the situation at the Nicosia general hospital was much slower than in Limassol, with average wait times reaching five hours […]

19.02.2026 11:44

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Turkey claims Greece-Chevron activity off Crete unlawful

Turkey said on Thursday it opposed Greece’s “unilateral activities” in hydrocarbon fields south of Crete with a consortium led by U.S. oil major Chevron as a violation of international law and good neighbourly relations. The Chevron-led consortium signed exclusive lease agreements on Monday to look for natural gas off southern Greece, expanding the United States’ […]

19.02.2026 11:34

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Cyprus banks among lowest in EU for climate risk exposure

Cypriot banks’ exposure to climate-sensitive sectors remains below the European average, ranking among the lowest in the bloc, according to the latest European Banking Authority (EBA) ESG risk dashboard published this week. Data covering the second quarter of 2025 showed that banks in Cyprus recorded exposure of 59 per cent to non-financial corporations operating in […]

19.02.2026 11:30

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University of Nicosia coordinates Erasmus+ “Mental Health Matters” kick-off meeting in Chișinău

The Social Work Programme of the University of Nicosia (UNIC), coordinator of the new Erasmus+ project “Mental Health Matters” (MHM), held the project’s kick-off meeting in Chișinău, Moldova, on 27 – 28 January 2026. The meeting brought together partners from Moldova, Italy, and Greece, and laid the foundation for joint work to strengthen mental health […]

19.02.2026 11:08

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Cyprus Police Warn Against Use of Non‑Compliant Vehicles on Roads

Police are warning that vehicles not approved for road use pose a heightened risk of serious or fatal crashes and are prohibited under Cypriot law. Authorities said the legislation bans any mechanically or electrically powered vehicle that does not meet legal specifications from circulating on public roads. The category includes certain electric bicycles that exceed […]

19.02.2026 10:46

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Sloppy Arsenal implode in 2-2 draw at bottom side Wolves

Teenager Tom Edozie scored a 94th-minute equaliser on debut as Arsenal let a two-goal lead slip at bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers in a 2-2 draw on Wednesday, wasting a big chance to move clear in the Premier League title race. Arsenal have 58 points from 27 matches, five ahead of second-placed Manchester City having played a game more. […]

19.02.2026 10:33

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Big guns to meet in Olympic ice hockey semis

Overtime drama defined the men’s Olympic ice hockey quarter-finals on Wednesday, with favourites Canada and defending champions Finland surviving to set up a semi-final clash, while the United States also needed extra time and will meet Slovakia in the last four. With NHL players returning to the Games for the first time since 2014, a […]

19.02.2026 10:27

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Worker remains in serious condition after 11-metre fall in Paphos

A 24-year-old worker remains in a serious but stable condition at Paphos general hospital after falling from a height of around 11 metres on Wednesday, sustaining injuries to his neck, pelvis, head and bruising to the lungs. He had been installing photovoltaics on a roof. He was transported to hospital by ambulance, where doctors said […]

19.02.2026 10:24

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Gordon scores four as Newcastle hammer Qarabag

Anthony Gordon struck four times in the first half as Newcastle United thrashed Qarabag 6-1 away in their Champions League playoff first leg on Wednesday, to all but book their place in the last 16. Gordon opened the scoring in the third minute and Malick Thiaw headed in from a corner six minutes later to […]

19.02.2026 10:19

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Phedonos takes questions from police as investigation rolls on

Suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos spent two hours taking questions from the police on Wednesday evening as investigations into allegations made against him regarding an alleged rape continue. Various local media outlets reported that Phedonos submitted a three-page written statement to the police, and that he offered no answers to the police outside of that […]

19.02.2026 10:06

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Vetrina: a new timeless mediterranean gastronomical journey begins

The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection Hotel, soon welcomes “Vetrina”,  on the 28th of  January, a brand-new, all-day, dine, wine & deli venue, rooted in the Mediterranean spirit and reflecting contemporary sophistication.  The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection Hotel, owned by MHV, is officially announcing the arrival of the brand-new, dine, wine & deli Vetrina, which is coming to present guests with treasured moments […]

19.02.2026 10:00

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Tatar denies accusations of underworld links, taking illegal campaign donations

Former Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar late on Wednesday night slammed accusations linking him to underworld dealings and alleging that he had taken illegal election campaign donations in cash as “completely unfounded, baseless, and untrue”. Tatar, who served as Turkish Cypriot leader between 2020 and last year and who had previously served as both ‘prime […]

19.02.2026 09:23

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Teachers Report Rising Student Misconduct, Call for Stronger Support Services

Incidents of student misconduct are increasing in Cyprus schools, creating a growing sense of strain among teachers who say they are often left to manage complex situations without adequate support, the head of the primary teachers’ union POED told Alithia. POED said educators are witnessing a “continuous rise” in cases involving disruptive or delinquent behaviour, […]

19.02.2026 09:15

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Digital euro designed to protect banks, says ECB policymaker

The digital euro will be designed to ensure it protects European card schemes and keep banks at the core of the euro zone payments system, a senior European Central Bank policymaker said on Wednesday. As a currency managed directly by the ECB through accounts users will open with the central bank, the digital euro project […]

19.02.2026 08:48

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Australian police probe threatening letter to country’s largest mosque ahead of Ramadan

Australian police said on Thursday they had launched an investigation after a threatening letter was sent to the country’s largest mosque, the third such incident in the lead-up to the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. The letter sent to Lakemba Mosque in Sydney’s west on Wednesday contained a drawing of a pig and a threat […]

19.02.2026 08:40

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Conservation work underway at Syngrasi church

Conservation work on the Ayios Prokopios church in the village of Syngrasi, near Trikomo, is underway, technical committee on cultural heritage co-chairman Sotos Ktoris said. He said the committee’s advisory body had made a visit to the village and the church on Wednesday to inspect the site, which was built on the ruins of an […]

19.02.2026 08:36

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Today’s weather: Mainly clear

Thursday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, with increased cloud cover expected in some parts. Temperatures will rise to a maximum of 19 degrees Celsius inland and on the coasts, and eight degrees Celsius in the mountains. Overnight, the skies will remain largely clear, though light fog may form […]

19.02.2026 08:22

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Eight backcountry skiers perish in California avalanche, ninth presumed dead

Eight backcountry skiers were confirmed killed and a ninth was presumed to have perished when their tour group was overtaken by a football-field-sized avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains on Tuesday, in the deadliest U.S. avalanche in 45 years, authorities said. Six survivors were rescued after search teams on skis fought through blinding snow, darkness, […]

19.02.2026 08:11

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Cyprus chamber of commerce highlights opportunities from EU-India agreement

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced that the new European Union-India free trade agreement creates significant opportunities for European exporters, including Cypriot businesses in the agri-food and industrial sectors. Under the agreement, which was completed in January 2026 and is expected to enter into force in the coming years, India’s vast […]

19.02.2026 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now: BoC, CBC, Petrolina, Laiko, shipping, airports

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Wednesday released its financial results for 2025, reporting a profit after tax of €481 million and increased lending activity. Specifically, the bank achieved record new lending of €3 billion, marking an increase of 23 per cent year-on-year. “2025 was another strong year for Bank of Cyprus, demonstrated by our financial and operational performance,” said Bank of […]

19.02.2026 07:30

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