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Cyprus Moves Ahead With Water‑Management Strategy, Minister Says

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou says the government is advancing its strategy to address Cyprus’ long‑standing water‑supply challenges, stressing that the country’s water policy is now at an advanced stage. SShe said the plan includes the continuous operation and expansion of desalination plants, upgrades to the water‑distribution network, and improved maintenance of dams to prevent losses. […]

09.02.2026 17:00

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Prosecution given further month to examine missing prison document material

Nicosia criminal court on Monday granted prosecutors another month to sift through the material and decide which can be shared with the defendants’ lawyers, in the case involving the theft of a trove of thousands of documents from the central prisons. On trial are the former director of the prisons Anna Aristotelous, former vice director […]

09.02.2026 16:50

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Ministries clash over proposed guide dog bill at House committee

A proposal to grant institutional recognition to guide dogs triggered sharp disagreements on Monday during discussions at the House human rights committee. The bill, submitted by Ecologist MP Charalambos Theopemptou, seeks to fill what MPs described as a ‘clear legislative gap’, with similar frameworks already in place in at least 20 EU member states. The […]

09.02.2026 16:43

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Deputy minister calls for infrastructure upgrades to boost Limassol tourism

Limassol remains a highly competitive Mediterranean tourist destination but must continue improving its infrastructure and services, Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis said on Monday after meeting local authorities and industry stakeholders in the city. Koumis chaired a meeting at the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel) attended by representatives of the Limassol regional tourism […]

09.02.2026 16:42

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Taiwan to remain ‘firmly rooted’ despite US investment pressure

It would be “impossible” to move 40 per cent of Taiwan’s semiconductor capacity to the US, the island’s top tariff negotiator said, pushing back against recent comments by American officials who called for a major production shift. In an interview with Taiwanese television channel CTS that was broadcast late on Sunday, Taiwan Vice Premier Cheng […]

09.02.2026 16:42

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Collapsed Isias hotel convict asks for release to go on Hajj

Bilal Balci, a former municipal civil engineer at Turkey’s Adiyaman municipality, who was last month handed a ten-year suspended prison sentence and released on bail conditions for his role in the collapse of the city’s Isias hotel, on Monday requested to be released from those conditions to be able to go on the Hajj. A […]

09.02.2026 16:36

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Cyprus, Greece Coordinate Ahead of Mitsotakis–Erdoğan Meeting

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides held a telephone conversation with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to exchange views and assess developments ahead of Mitsotakis’ upcoming meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara, the government said Monday. In a written statement, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said the discussion focused on the latest developments in the […]

09.02.2026 16:27

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More than 70 per cent of Cypriots are pro-EU, says Christodoulides

Forging a connection between the European Union and its citizens is of fundamental importance and will be made a priority during Cyprus’ EU Council presidency, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday. “Public support for the EU in Cyprus exceeds 70 per cent, one of the highest in the European Union,” Christodoulides said. Delivering a speech […]

09.02.2026 16:21

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Cyprus Welcomes UN Contacts Ahead of Planned Meeting in New York

The Cypriot government views any engagement with the United Nations as positive, saying such contacts can help create conditions for the resumption of negotiations on the Cyprus issue, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said Monday. Speaking on state radio, Letymbiotis commented on the upcoming February 11 meeting in New York between the UN Secretary‑General and the […]

09.02.2026 16:00

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Paphos appoints new interim municipal secretary

Anastasia Routi-Eleftheriadi was on Monday appointed as the Paphos municipality’s interim municipal secretary as the town’s council returns to work following the suspension of mayor Phedonas Phedonos last week. Routi-Eleftheriadi was nominated by acting mayor Angelos Onisiforou, and won the votes of 11 council members. Ten councillors voted for the position to be filled on […]

09.02.2026 15:42

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Mystery of breaking medals baffles Olympic organisers

Whether gold, silver or bronze, there is one thing Milano Cortina Winter Olympics medals have in common: they can break. Games organisers on Monday said they have launched an investigation into a spate of mishaps that have left Olympic medallists, including American downhill skiing champion Breezy Johnson, sporting a cracked and chipped medal. “We are […]

09.02.2026 15:38

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Cyprus ‘obliged’ to agree to send Aykut to Israel

The Republic of Cyprus is obliged to agree to transfer Israeli prisoner Simon Aykut to the country of which he holds citizenship to serve out the remainder of his sentence, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Monday. “Israel has requested the transfer of Simon Aykut to Israel to serve his sentence there. We have an […]

09.02.2026 15:36

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Eurostat: Homeownership in Cyprus Reached 69.4% in 2024

Homeownership in the Republic of Cyprus stood at 69.4% in 2024, according to new data released by Eurostat. The figures show that roughly one‑third of the population lives in rented accommodation. Eurostat’s data places Cyprus slightly above the EU average for homeownership, continuing a long‑standing trend of high rates of owner‑occupied housing on the island.

09.02.2026 15:30

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Growing through sharing traditions with the world

By Karen Taylor Living in the most open period in history, the young generation in China have grown up confident, hopeful and responsible. They are not alone, opportunities abound for young people around the world to realise their ambitions. This is not entirely due to the internet, but it does bring the rest of the […]

09.02.2026 15:30

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Eurobank completes share buyback worth €7.37 million

Eurobank on Monday announced that it repurchased 1,761,170 of its own shares on the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) during the period from February 2, 2026 to February 6, 2026, as part of its approved share buyback programme. The announcement follows the commencement of the share buyback programme, which was initially disclosed on December 12, 2025. […]

09.02.2026 14:59

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Thailand long-stay visa options for Muay Thai training in 2026: What paperwork actually gets approved

I coach in Bangkok, and the visa question comes up so often that it’s basically part of the warmup now. Somebody finishes their first week, starts feeling good, then hits me with the same line: “Kru, how do I stay longer to train?” That’s exactly why Muay Thai Visa Thailand (MTVT) exists—because training is the […]

09.02.2026 14:49

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Christodoulides and Mitsotakis discuss Cyprus problem ahead of Ankara talks

President Nikos Christodoulides spoke by telephone with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday as Athens and Nicosia step up coordination on the Cyprus issue ahead of Mitsotakis’ meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. According to a written statement by government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis, the two leaders exchanged views and assessed current […]

09.02.2026 14:42

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Thousands protest over Israeli President Herzog’s visit to Australia

Thousands gathered across Australia on Monday to protest over the arrival of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, who is on a multi-city trip aimed at expressing solidarity with Australia’s Jewish community following a deadly mass shooting last year. Herzog is visiting Australia this week following an invitation from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the aftermath […]

09.02.2026 14:33

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Kremlin says fuel situation in Cuba is critical, accuses US of ‘suffocating’ island

The Kremlin said on Monday that the fuel situation in Cuba, which has unveiled a plan to protect essential services and ration fuel, was critical and that U.S. attempts to “suffocate” the island’s economy were causing many difficulties. Cuba detailed its plans to navigate the deepening crisis on Friday as the communist-run government dug in […]

09.02.2026 14:30

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53 migrants dead or missing after boat capsizes off Libya

Fifty-three migrants, including two babies, were dead or missing after a rubber boat carrying 55 people capsised off the coast of Libya, the International Organisation for Migration said on Monday. The boat departed from Zawiya on Thursday and then overturned off Zuwara on Friday, the IOM said in a statement, citing the survivors. Zawiya and […]

09.02.2026 14:26

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Jumbo shareholders approve €0.50 per share extraordinary payout

Retail group Jumbo S.A. has announced that shareholders approved an extraordinary cash distribution of €0.50 per share during a general meeting held earlier this month. The payment corresponds to a total €67.18 million and comes from extraordinary reserves based on taxed and undistributed profits of the 2022 and 2023 financial years. After a 5 per […]

09.02.2026 14:16

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CFA Society Cyprus moves to bridge gap between academia and industry

CFA Society Cyprus is focusing on professional development, ethics and outreach in 2026, according to Constantinos Kourouyiannis, CFA, President of CFA Society Cyprus, who outlined the organisation’s priorities for the year. Kourouyiannis said the society “is guided by a clear vision: to advance the investment profession in Cyprus and empower its members to achieve their […]

09.02.2026 14:10

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Foody courier faces military court after accidentally crossing into the north

A Bangladeshi food delivery rider working in Nicosia is due to appear before a military court in the north after inadvertently crossing the divide while trying to deliver an order, his employer confirmed on Monday. Hasan Kibria, a motorcycle courier employed by Foody, crossed into the north on Thursday, January 29, after being misdirected by […]

09.02.2026 14:07

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500,000 Foot and Mouth vaccines to be sent to north Cyprus in coming weeks

The European Commission will supply 500,000 doses of foot‑and‑mouth disease vaccine from the EU antigen bank to help contain the outbreak detected in the Turkish Cypriot community. The vaccines will be delivered in the coming weeks and administered to all susceptible animals as part of a wider containment and prevention strategy. The decision follows confirmed […]

09.02.2026 14:00

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