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Protesters in Milan denounce impact of Olympics on environment

Thousands of people took to the streets of Milan on Saturday in a protest over housing costs and environmental concerns on the first full day of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The march, organised by grassroots unions, housing‑rights groups and social centre community activists, is seeking to highlight what activists call an increasingly unsustainable city […]

07.02.2026 17:59

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Urban greenery boosted with tree planting at Kaloyeros river

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou on Saturday planted trees near Nicosia’s Kaloyeros river, saying that “actions such as this send a substantial message for the protection of the environment”. “Urban greenery is no longer just an aesthetic element, but a critical tool for adapting to climate change, as trees contribute to reducing extreme temperatures, improving air […]

07.02.2026 17:10

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US plans meeting for Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ in Washington on February 19

The White House is planning the first leaders meeting for President Donald Trump’s so-called “Board of Peace” in relation to Gaza on February 19, Axios reported on Friday, citing a U.S. official and diplomats from four countries that are on the board. The plans for the meeting, which would also be a fundraising conference for […]

07.02.2026 17:02

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Police Warn of Phone Scam Targeting Revolut Customers

Police have issued a fresh warning to the public after receiving reports of phone scams in which callers pose as representatives of the online banking platform Revolut. According to the complaints, the callers claim that someone is attempting to steal money from the victim’s account and then ask for login credentials “to protect them.” Anyone […]

07.02.2026 17:00

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Public wage systems should benefit society

The relationship between wage levels in the broader public sector and economic growth is of particular interest. Academic literature confirms the view that comparatively low wages increase the risk of corruption, but, at the same time, presents a more complex picture. Low remuneration for public and semi‑public employees, relative to the private sector, tends to […]

07.02.2026 16:58

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Iran says it will strike American bases if US attacks

Iran will strike U.S. bases in the Middle East if it is attacked by U.S. forces that have massed in the region, its foreign minister said on Saturday, insisting that this should not be seen as an attack on the countries hosting them. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi spoke to Qatari Al Jazeera TV a day […]

07.02.2026 16:45

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Man Utd tighten grip on fourth place with win over 10-man Spurs

United move to 44 points from 25 games, four points ahead of Chelsea in fifth, though having played a game more. Tottenham remain in 14th with 29 points from 25 games. Mbeumo gave United the lead on 38 minutes when a well-worked corner routine created a shooting chance for the Cameroon international, before Fernandes added […]

07.02.2026 16:31

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As American as chips can get: what are freedom fries?

As American as it gets, or at least as American as it briefly tried to get, freedom fries were what happened when a pile of deep-fried potatoes wandered into international politics. Most people know chips, or in American vernacular French fries, as something greasy, comforting and simple. They are about as politically neutral as food […]

07.02.2026 16:00

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Man who died in prison ‘choked on food’

The 63-year-old man who died in the central prison on Friday choked on his food, according to the results of an autopsy carried out on Saturday. The autopsy was carried out by forensic pathologist Nicolas Charalambous, who concluded that the man had died of “asphyxiation as a result of obstruction of the respiratory tract by […]

07.02.2026 15:43

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‘I want to reach as many steak lovers in Cyprus as I can’

I was the owner of one of the nicest restaurants in one of the nicest streets of Cyprus, and the following week, I was cooking on the street, recalls Jeffrey, a private chef originally from Guatemala who climbed the ladder in the Cypriot culinary world but has now turned to what he does best: grilling […]

07.02.2026 15:30

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Scope upgrades Cyprus’ credit rating to ‘A’

Berlin-based credit rating agency Scope on Saturday announced that it had upgraded Cyprus’ long-term credit rating from ‘A-’ to ‘A’. In justifying its decision, it cited a “significant reduction” of Cyprus’ public debt, “sustainable financial surpluses”, and “improved banking sector resilience”. It said that “strong fiscal performance and economic growth” had led to that reduction […]

07.02.2026 15:08

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Inflation at 0.5% in January as Consumer Price Index Edges Lower

Cyprus recorded inflation of 0.5% in January, even as the Consumer Price Index slipped to 99.98 units, down 0.30 points from December, the Statistical Service has said. Agricultural products posted the largest annual increase, rising 8.2%, while electricity and water fell 6.5% and petroleum products 6.1%. Compared with December, agricultural goods again showed the biggest […]

07.02.2026 15:00

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Police officer headbutted by hospitalised inmate

A police officer was headbutted by an inmate of the Menoyia detention centre who had been taken to the Larnaca general hospital, Larnaca police spokesman Spyros Chrysostomou said on Saturday. He explained that the inmate, who is 27 years old, had been taken to the hospital for “examinations”. After the examinations had been concluded, he […]

07.02.2026 14:22

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Govt ponders opening polling station in Brussels for parliamentary election

The government is considering opening a polling station in Brussels for May’s parliamentary election, interior ministry permanent secretary Elikkos Elia said on Saturday. He told the Cyprus News Agency that the government is currently compiling a special electoral register of people who are to vote abroad, and that typically, the government would require there to […]

07.02.2026 14:18

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Paphos to hold extraordinary council session with municipal secretary post vacant

The Paphos town council will hold an extraordinary session on Monday to decide on its next steps, with the post of municipal secretary remaining vacant. Paphos has been without a municipal secretary since the retirement of 72-year-old Themis Philippides, but local news website PafosNet reported on Friday that the interior ministry is “concerned” that Philippides […]

07.02.2026 14:13

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Von Allmen wins first gold of the Games in downhill

Switzerland’s Franjo von Allmen produced a stunning run on Stelvio to win the Olympic Alpine skiing men’s downhill on Saturday. The 24-year-old von Allmen barely put a ski off line as he blazed down the sunlit track to win with a time of 1:51.61. Italian Giovanni Franzoni took silver, 0.20 behind, with team mate Dominik […]

07.02.2026 14:06

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UK ‘sends more fighter jets’ to Cyprus in case of US strikes on Iran

The United Kingdom has deployed six more fighter jets to its air force base in Akrotiri, according to reports on Saturday, with fears growing that the United States may launch a fresh round of strikes on Iran. British newspaper The Times reported that a total of six F-35B fighter jets departed from the Royal Air […]

07.02.2026 13:22

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One Kilo of Cannabis Seized; 22‑Year‑Old Arrested in Larnaca

A 22‑year‑old man has been arrested as part of ongoing efforts by the Cyprus Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) to identify and dismantle criminal groups involved in large‑scale drug trafficking. At around 7 p.m., following evaluated intelligence, YKAN officers signaled a vehicle driven by a 23‑year‑old man to stop in an area of Larnaca. Nearby, […]

07.02.2026 12:57

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48‑Year‑Old Remand Prisoner and 27‑Year‑Old Arrested in Larnaca for Serious Offenses

Police have rearrested a 48‑year‑old remand prisoner in connection with a series of serious criminal offenses under investigation. The man is already in custody in relation to a January 17, 2026 brawl and shooting incident in Larnaca. He is now additionally being investigated for conspiracy to commit a felony, illegal possession and transport of a […]

07.02.2026 12:51

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Tomba and Compagnoni share honour of lighting Milan cauldron

Alberto Tomba and Deborah Compagnoni, two of Italy’s greatest Alpine skiers, shared the honour of lighting the Olympic cauldron in Milan on Friday. Tomba, 59, and Compagnoni, who is 55, were part of a golden age of Italian skiing and both won Olympic titles at the Albertville Games in 1992. Tomba and Compagnoni lit the […]

07.02.2026 12:30

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Leeds beat Forest to move well clear of relegation zone

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored his 10th Premier League goal of the season as hosts Leeds United claimed an emphatic 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest at Elland Road on Friday to move nine points clear of the relegation zone. Leeds stay in 16th place in the standings as they move to 29 points from 25 games, while […]

07.02.2026 12:26

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837 Turkish Cypriots registered to vote in parliamentary election

A total of 837 Turkish Cypriots are registered to vote in May’s parliamentary election, interior ministry permanent secretary Elikkos Elia said on Saturday. That figure is an increase of three voters compared to the 834 who were registered to vote at the European parliament elections of 2024. Turkish Cypriots who live in territories under government […]

07.02.2026 12:25

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Super Bowl prompts massive security in San Francisco Bay Area

Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium has brought a phalanx of law enforcement of every stripe to the San Francisco Bay Area, including a fleet of unfamiliar, low-flying aircraft buzzing around the region to help with security. The unusually large presence of military-style hardware is a part of the region-wide effort to provide security for […]

07.02.2026 12:17

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Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine’s energy system

Russia launched a massive air attack on Ukrainian energy facilities overnight on Saturday, targeting electricity generation and distribution, Kyiv said. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the overnight attack involved more than 400 drones and some 40 missiles of various types, targeting the grid, generation facilities and distribution substations. Nearly four years into the war that began […]

07.02.2026 12:10

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