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Cyprus among EU’s stronger performers as GDP growth hits 3.9 per cent

Cyprus recorded solid economic growth in 2024, as real GDP rose by 3.9 per cent year-on-year, according to regional data released by Eurostat covering economic performance across the European Union. Across the EU, real GDP increased in 169 regions compared with 2023, while 64 regions registered declines, highlighting an uneven economic recovery at regional level. […]

10.02.2026 16:02

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Paphos woman jailed over high-value burglary

A 30-year-old Paphos woman was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison on Tuesday for burglary, theft and malicious damage. The Paphos District Court heard that a year ago, she broke into a Paphos residence, stealing €30,000 in jewellery and €340 in cash, which she took from the bedroom while the homeowner was inside the house. […]

10.02.2026 15:52

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‘Europe cannot sail into the future on a boat made out of hope and luck’

Elam member of the European Parliament Geadis Geadi on Tuesday called for the European Union to bolster its defences, saying that “Europe cannot sail into the future on a boat made out of hope and luck”. He began his speech at the parliament’s plenum in Strasbourg by saying that “the unstable international environment requires the […]

10.02.2026 15:37

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Further tests needed to determine woman found in hospital toilet’s cause of death

Further tests are to be undertaken to determine the cause of death of 42-year-old Georgia Christofi, who died at the Larnaca general hospital on Sunday after being found on the floor of a hospital toilet last month. Police said on Tuesday that an autopsy had been carried out by state pathologists Angeliki Papetta and Orthodoxos […]

10.02.2026 15:29

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Paphos’ acting mayor calls on auditor-general to inspect municipality

Acting Paphos mayor Angelos Onisiforou on Tuesday announced that he had asked auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou to carry out an audit of the municipality. “I informed the auditor-general that I have sent a letter from the Paphos municipality today. In the letter, I ask him to proceed with the required audits of the municipality. They know […]

10.02.2026 15:20

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Cyprus leads Mediterranean project to boost women-led businesses

Cyprus hosted the launch of the Mediterranean project SheEmpower in Larnaca, aiming to boost the competitiveness of women-led businesses through entrepreneurship, digital and innovation skills under the Interreg NEXT MED programme. The Larnaca and Famagusta District Development Agency (Anetel), acting as lead partner, organised the kick-off meeting, beginning of February, at the environmental information centre […]

10.02.2026 15:17

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Productivity must anchor reforms, CBC governor tells EU fiscal forum

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Tuesday argued that productivity must be placed at the heart of every reform as Cyprus and Europe confront slowing growth and persistent structural pressures. Speaking during a conference of European Independent Fiscal Institutions held in Nicosia, the governor underlined that productivity gains strengthen growth potential. In […]

10.02.2026 15:09

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Municipalities oppose waste burial fee, warn costs will hit households

Municipalities have voiced their strong opposition to the government’s intention to charge a fee to bury waste, warning that the cost would inevitably be transferred to the public. The issue was discussed between the Union of Municipalities and the agriculture ministry within the framework of a working group tasked with implementing the Pay as you […]

10.02.2026 15:00

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Patients say ‘no’ to Okypy delay of ambulance service bill

Patients’ associations have expressed their opposition to a demand put forward by state health services organisation Okypy for a delay in discussing government’s bill for the creation of a national ambulance agency. The federation of patients’ associations (Osak) said it was “surprised” and “very concerned” over Okypy’s stance, as a national ambulance agency would cover […]

10.02.2026 14:37

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Market still absorbing corporate tax rise after reform, Keve president says

Cyprus’ tax reform has moved from design to implementation, shifting attention to how the new framework will affect competitiveness and investment appeal, according to Stavros Stavrou, president of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve). Speaking at the 9th Cyprus International Tax Conference, Cyprus Tax Reform 2026, he said the reform is expected to […]

10.02.2026 14:30

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Iran says nuclear talks gauged ‘seriousness’ of US

Nuclear talks with the United States allowed Tehran to gauge Washington’s seriousness and showed enough consensus to continue on the diplomatic track, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday. U.S. and Iranian diplomats held talks through Omani mediators in Oman last week in an effort to revive diplomacy, after U.S. President Donald Trump positioned a […]

10.02.2026 14:28

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Henry VIII’s love token secured by British Museum after centuries lost

Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon’s marriage didn’t last – he divorced her in 1533 – but a golden heart pendant linked to their union did survive, and has now been secured for permanent display at the British Museum. The 24-carat-gold heart, complete with the couple’s initials in red, and a picture of the Tudor […]

10.02.2026 14:21

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Kombos makes overtures for Trump to visit Cyprus

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Tuesday made overtures to United States President Donald Trump to pay a visit to Cyprus. “He would be the first American president. We had vice presidents visit in the past, but that’s the maximum we had. The president, I think, is not only welcome, I think it would be a […]

10.02.2026 14:09

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Archival photos of The English School go on show

A photography exhibition at CVAR in Nicosia presents archival photos of The English School Nicosia from 1900 to 1960. The From Vision to Legacy exhibition will be on display from Tuesday to February 24, marking the 125th anniversary of the founding school. Organised by CVAR and the school, this exhibition aims to preserve and showcase […]

10.02.2026 14:09

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Smart-ship adoption slowed by perception, not price, Columbia Group says

Columbia Group president and chief executive Mark O’Neil said in Athens this week that the cost of creating ‘smart vessels’ has fallen dramatically in recent years, making digitalisation a financially viable and operationally compelling option for shipowners and managers. Speaking at a Capital Link conference in Athens, he said one of the biggest barriers to […]

10.02.2026 13:58

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Deeper EU capital markets key to strategic autonomy, Theocharides says

Cyprus will assume the EU Council Presidency “at a defining moment for Europe”, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) chairman George Theocharides said in Brussels, arguing that deeper capital markets are central to Europe’s strategic autonomy and long-term competitiveness. Speaking at the Bloomberg EU Policy Series event, held in the context of the upcoming presidency, […]

10.02.2026 13:55

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Cyprus’ youth talks money: How to balance money in your 20s

By Drosis Louka Economists argue that, due to impatience, our generation prefers to spend rather than save. While there might be some truth in this statement, both saving and spending matter for different reasons – especially in Cyprus. The question is which should matter more in our 20s. It is no secret that saving carries […]

10.02.2026 13:55

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Audit office questions cut-price property sale by ‘well-known businessman’

The audit office on Tuesday released a report questioning the validity of the sale of property by an unnamed “well-known businessman” for €8.5 million less than the property’s originally agreed value and demanded why the tax department did not investigate the matter at the time. It stated that the property had been valued at €19.35m […]

10.02.2026 13:03

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EU must not let tobacco control ambition falter under the Cypriot Presidency

The Cypriot EU Council Presidency’s latest attempt to advance the EU’s tobacco tax reform was put to the test on Wednesday 21 January, when officials convened in the Council’s Working Group on Tax Questions.Intended to inject momentum into the long-stalled revision of the Tobacco Excise Tax Directive (TED), theexchange around the new compromise text instead […]

10.02.2026 13:01

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Farmers preparing for tractor protest in Nicosia

Farmers will be driving their tractors into Nicosia on Monday, February 16 to protest the serious problems they are facing and demand immediate solutions, their organisations announced on Tuesday. The farmers will be demonstrating at 11.30am outside the Cyprus agricultural payment organisation, which they said had not yet been paid their benefits, despite assurances they […]

10.02.2026 12:52

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Police probe attempted murder after razor attack in Nicosia

Police are investigating a case of attempted murder following a serious incident in Nicosia on Monday midday, in which a 21-year-old student in Cyprus was attacked with a razor blade. Police said they were notified at 4.20pm by Nicosia general hospital that a 21-year-old Indian man had been admitted to the emergency department at around […]

10.02.2026 12:19

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Book review: Who doesn’t like jokes about ISIS brides and dysfunctional UN workers?

Onto another of the shortlisted novels for the 2025 Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse prize for comic fiction. This time, a debut from academic and peace-building practitioner (that’s what her bio says) Noussaibah Younis. And, following the befuddlement aroused by Rosanna Pike’s A Little Trickerie, it came as something of a relief that Fundamentally was both funny […]

10.02.2026 12:00

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History of Cyprus Cricket celebrated on opening night of ICC T20 World Cup

H.E. Daniel Mangis, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the United States Embassy in Cyprus, attended the presentation of ‘Oranges on the Outfield – A History of Cyprus Cricket’ on February 7. The book was presented by Andrew Pepper, Vice President of the Cyprus Cricket Federation, with the event held in conjunction with the opening night […]

10.02.2026 11:53

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Torture in Pyla took place in illegal casinos, watchdog says

The torture reported to have taken place in Pyla did not occur in a legal casino, but in establishments operating illegally, the Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission clarified on Tuesday. Police said on Monday that investigations into an organised criminal syndicate had intensified after videos were uncovered showing the torture of at least seven […]

10.02.2026 11:35

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