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Autopsies show migrants in shipwreck off Greece died of head injuries, not drowning

Most of the 15 Afghan migrants who were killed off the Greek island of Chios last week when their dinghy collided with a coast guard vessel died of head injuries, not from drowning, autopsy results seen by Reuters show. A criminal investigation has been opened into the February 3 collision – one of Greece’s deadliest […]

11.02.2026 14:16

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Limassol and Strovolos to see 192 new affordable apartments

The Cyprus Land Development Organisation (Koag) is implementing 192 apartments under the affordable housing scheme, its president Elena Koushos Hadjidemetriou said at a press conference, outlining a wider expansion of the organisation’s operational role in state housing policy. Of these, 138 apartments are located in Limassol and 54 in Strovolos, supported by €28 million in […]

11.02.2026 14:12

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Second international art fair to be staged in Limassol

pring is nearly here and with it, it brings a colourful cultural agenda. At the helm of the local art calendar is the second edition of VIMA Art Fair, which returns to Limassol’s The Warehouse by IT Quarter on May 15 to 17. There is still a while to go, yet preparations are in full […]

11.02.2026 14:12

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Police Join Europe‑Wide Truck and Bus Safety Campaign

Cyprus Police are taking part in a Europe‑wide week of awareness and traffic enforcement targeting truck and bus drivers, as part of a coordinated Roadpol campaign. The initiative, carried out across all member states of the European Roads Policing Network, focuses on informing professional drivers about current legislation and the risks associated with non‑compliance, while […]

11.02.2026 14:00

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Health minister urges patience as police probe death of 42-year-old

Health minister Neophytos Charalambides on Wednesday urged the public to await the final police report into the death of a 42-year-old woman who died two weeks after undergoing a hysterectomy at Larnaca general hospital. Speaking after a visit to Nicosia general hospital, Charalambides said that inquiries had been launched “from the very beginning”, stressing that […]

11.02.2026 13:49

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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 […]

11.02.2026 13:39

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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 […]

11.02.2026 13:30

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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 […]

11.02.2026 13:28

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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 […]

11.02.2026 13:14

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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. […]

11.02.2026 13:06

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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 […]

11.02.2026 13:00

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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 […]

11.02.2026 12:55

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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 […]

11.02.2026 12:45

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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 […]

11.02.2026 12:40

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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 […]

11.02.2026 12:35

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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 […]

11.02.2026 12:27

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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 […]

11.02.2026 12:23

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus to Table Phone‑Surveillance Bill on Friday

The government will present a bill on telephone surveillance to the Cabinet on Friday, with plans to submit it to parliament immediately afterward, the Justice Ministry said. Police and the Intelligence Service (KYP) are expected to use the new provisions once the legislation is approved. The bill closes existing legal gaps – the Minister of […]

11.02.2026 12:18

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Launches New Treasury Website as Part of gov.cy Upgrade

Cyprus’ Treasury on Tuesday launched its new official website, marking its transition to the government’s unified online portal, gov.cy, and expanding the digital presence of the public service. The Treasury said the site was built with updated technical standards, offering improved navigation, a stronger search function, full compatibility across devices and enhanced accessibility for people […]

11.02.2026 12:17

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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. […]

11.02.2026 12:08

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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 […]

11.02.2026 12:01

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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 […]

11.02.2026 11:57

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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 […]

11.02.2026 11:51

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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 […]

11.02.2026 11:50

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