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Mariah Carey helps launch Milano Cortina opening ceremony

US pop diva Mariah Carey helped to get the party started on Friday as the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics staged a unique opening ceremony combining elements from the co-hosts, seeking to reflect both city and mountain life. Carey performed the 1950s Italian song “Nel blu, dipinto di blu” (“In the blue, painted in blue”) with its […]

06.02.2026 22:17

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Email alleges Emirati sultan recommended Cypriot woman to Epstein

Emails released in the latest tranche of the Jeffrey Epstein files suggest Emirati businessman Sultan bin Sulayem recommending a young Cypriot woman to Epstein in a private exchange in 2015, according to documents reviewed by the Cyprus Mail. In an email dated September 30 2015, bin Sulayem wrote to Epstein describing a woman he said […]

06.02.2026 22:09

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Russian intelligence official shot and wounded in Moscow

A top Russian military intelligence official was shot in his Moscow apartment building and rushed to hospital on Friday, investigators said, the latest in a series of assassination attempts Russia has blamed on Ukraine. An unidentified gunman fired several shots at Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, deputy head of the GRU, Russia’s military intelligence arm, before […]

06.02.2026 21:15

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Disy submits bill to ease burden on ‘trapped’ loan guarantors

Opposition party Disy have presented a proposed law aimed at relieving thousands of guarantors who remain financially liable for loans without having received any benefit. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Disy president Annita Demetriou said it was “not possible for thousands of our fellow citizens to remain trapped for so many years, without […]

06.02.2026 21:11

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Cyprus Culture Deputy Visits Upgraded Kourion Archaeological Site

Deputy Culture Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou visited the Kourion archaeological site to review recently completed infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving visitor experience and accessibility, officials said. The works include new access routes for people with disabilities, upgraded electrical systems and new lighting for the ancient theatre, as well as renovated backstage facilities for performers. Ongoing maintenance […]

06.02.2026 21:00

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Nightly roadworks to disrupt traffic from Monday

Highways will face lane closures from Monday onwards throughout the night as scheduled maintenance and safety works get under way, according to an announcement by the department of public works on Friday. The department urged motorists to “exercise due care and comply with temporary road markings and police instructions” during the works, which run between […]

06.02.2026 20:55

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White House deletes racist Trump post of Obamas, claims employee to blame

A video shared on Donald Trump’s social media account that depicted Democratic former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as apes was deleted on Friday, following criticism that the U.S. president’s post evoked racist imagery long used to dehumanize people of African descent. “A White House staffer erroneously made the post,” said a […]

06.02.2026 19:55

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Peo warns Okypy plan risks patient safety at Athalassa hospital

Labour union Peo’s medical worker’s branch criticised Okypy’s reorganisation plan for Athalassa hospital, warning that overcrowding and staffing gaps endanger patient care and staff safety. The union said the plan “does not provide solutions to what emerged after the static studies that preceded it, which make the buildings structurally unsound.” It lamented the decision to […]

06.02.2026 19:42

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Jazz evening presented by Two For the Road Trio

A refined evening of live jazz music is coming up in Paphos this weekend. On Sunday night, Technopolis 20 will welcome Katherine Petrou, guitarist Alexis Kasinos and bass player Rodrigo Caceres for a performance of jazz classics and timeless musical theatre. In an intimate setting, the three musicians will close off the week with a […]

06.02.2026 19:39

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UK police search properties in probe into Mandelson over Epstein ties

British police searched two addresses linked to Peter Mandelson intheirprobe into misconduct in public office, they said on Friday, following reports about the close ties between the former ambassador and late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Reports about the extent of Mandelson’s links to Epstein have prompted criticism of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s move to appoint him ambassador to the United States in 2024. Starmer […]

06.02.2026 19:26

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

63-year-old lifer found dead in prison cell

A 63-year-old Cypriot lifer was found dead in his cell at the central prisons, authorities confirmed on Friday. Prison staff discovered the inmate at around 4.00pm in ward 10, which houses approximately 15 prisoners requiring psychological monitoring and support. Prison medical officers immediately provide first aid, and an ambulance transferred him to the accident and […]

06.02.2026 19:03

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EOAs worried over looming water cuts

The district self-government organisations (EOA) of Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos have expressed serious concerns over possible water cuts to households, with the available supply for the summer estimated at 10 per cent less than the demand. Nicosia EOA called for timely measures to better manage resources, while Larnaca EOA said the situation was challenging […]

06.02.2026 18:58

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48-year-old prisoner remanded again as organised crime probe widens

A 48-year-old Greek Cypriot already held on remand over January’s violent brawl and shooting in central Larnaca has been placed back into custody on Friday in connection with a separate series of offences allegedly committed in 2025. The man, who remains detained at the central prisons, was remanded following new testimony gathered during an ongoing […]

06.02.2026 18:55

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Cypriot couple killed in London house fire sparked by candle

A Cypriot couple died in a house fire in north London, after a memorial candle ignited nearby materials in their home during the early hours of January 16. As reported in local media on Friday, Andreas and Sophia Lescou were rescued by firefighters from their two-storey semi-detached house on Albemarle Road in Barnet but were […]

06.02.2026 18:47

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3 best crypto to buy now to recover from market volatility: Why Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is a top pick

The recent crypto market volatility has left many investors searching for reliable recovery opportunities. While assets like Solana (SOL) and Dogecoin (DOGE) face significant downward pressure and uncertain fundamentals, a new project offers a structured path for growth. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) stands out with its ongoing presale, which has already raised over $20,400,000 and attracted […]

06.02.2026 18:10

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Ex-prison chief’s lawyer reiterates demand for independent investigator

Lawyer Chris Triantafyllides, defending former central prison director Anna Aristotelous in her ongoing trial, on Friday requested the appointment of an independent investigator to look into alleged offenses committed against his client. “I reiterate the request that you appoint an independent criminal investigator/criminal investigators to investigate all of the above in combination with possible criminal […]

06.02.2026 18:05

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Interior minister seeks records over alleged nepotism at Polis Chrysochous

The interior minister requested detailed information from the Polis Chrysochous municipality on Friday following complaints of illegal permanent appointments and alleged nepotism involving elected officials. In a written statement, the interior ministry said it had asked the mayor and municipal council members to submit explanations without delay, so that an investigation can be carried out […]

06.02.2026 17:56

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Ministry denies alleged breach of government systems

The innovation and research ministry on Friday denied claims in international news media that Cyprus was targeted in an largescale cyberattack along with more than 36 other countries. “With regard to the media reports, there has been no breach of any government systems. (…) The competent state authorities remain in constant vigilance,” the ministry said. […]

06.02.2026 17:52

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Panayiotou reappointed to public education following last year’s controversy

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou has been reappointed to the educational service commission on Friday, following controversy surrounding her initial placement. Panayiotou, a qualified linguistics teacher, is included in a list of educators offered appointments effective from September. Those named must confirm by February 20 whether they accept the post. If Panayiotou declines the appointment, she […]

06.02.2026 17:39

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Turkish Cypriot doctors go on strike

Turkish Cypriot doctors on Friday went on a full-day strike, citing a laundry list of shortcomings on the part of the north’s ruling coalition, and saying that health services in then north are at present “unable to meet demand”. Members of doctors’ trade unions gathered outside northern Nicosia’s Dr Burhan Nalbantoglu hospital on Friday afternoon, […]

06.02.2026 17:37

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Suicide bomber kills 31 in Shi’ite mosque in Pakistan’s capital

An attacker opened fire at the gates of a Shi’ite Muslim mosque in Islamabad on Friday before setting off a suicide bomband killing at least 31 people,in the deadliest attack of its kind in Pakistan’s capital in over a decade. More than 170 others were wounded in the explosion, detonated after guards challenged the attacker […]

06.02.2026 17:09

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Fidias to run in May elections, leaves mandate decision to supporters

Independent MEP Fidias Panayiotou has announced on Friday that he will run in the upcoming national parliamentary elections with his party, the recently renamed Direct Democracy of Cyprus. Appearing on Sigma television, wearing an army helmet, Panayiotou confirmed that he will stand for the Nicosia district, saying his candidacy would reshape the political landscape. “I’ll […]

06.02.2026 16:37

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EU commissioner ‘welcomes Turkey’s engagement’ in Cyprus talks

European Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos on Friday said she “welcomes Turkey’s engagement” in talks regarding the Cyprus problem. The comment was made as part of a joint statement released by Kos and Fidan after the pair met in Ankara, with Kos said to have “welcomed Turkey’s engagement in the ongoing informal process on Cyprus under […]

06.02.2026 16:33

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Farmers plan new protests over EU-Mercosur deal

Farmers will take to the streets in protest against the EU–Mercosur trade agreement, MEP George Georgiou confirmed on Friday, warning that the deal threatens food safety standards and the survival of traditional Cypriot products. Taking to the dais at a press conference in Europe House, Georgiou said the agreement would expose Cypriot producers to unfair […]

06.02.2026 16:24

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