€28 million plan targets restoration of historic Nicosia
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€28 million plan targets restoration of historic Nicosia

Nicosia municipality is pressing ahead with a €28 million regeneration programme aimed at transforming the old city, mayor Charalambos Prountzos said on Monday. A grant agreement signed in December covers additional regeneration projects along the Green Line, funding pedestrian street upgrades and façade restorations set to begin early this year. The arrival of the Kapodistrian […]

03.02.2026 04:24
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Our View: No excuse for misspending tax payers’ money
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Our View: No excuse for misspending tax payers’ money

An article by the Disy deputy Averof Neophytou about the growth of the public sector payroll since President Nikos Christodoulides came to office should set alarm bells ringing. The growth, as Neophytou pointed out, is unsustainable, threatening to go out of control as happened during the Christofias presidency. The economy is in much better shape […]

03.02.2026 04:20
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Zelenskiy says Russia largely observing energy ceasefire ahead of peace talks
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Zelenskiy says Russia largely observing energy ceasefire ahead of peace talks

KYIV, Feb 2 (Reuters) – Russia has largely observed a ceasefire on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday as Kyiv prepared for the next round of trilateral talks on how to end the war. Zelenskiy said that Russia had not carried out any targeted missile or drone strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure […]

02.02.2026 23:39
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Egypt’s drone deployment to border raises stakes in Sudan’s civil war
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Egypt’s drone deployment to border raises stakes in Sudan’s civil war

CAIRO, Feb 2 (Reuters) – The deployment of a powerful model of Turkish combat drone to a remote airstrip on Egypt’s southwestern border signals a sharp escalation in Sudan’s civil war, suggesting one of its largest neighbours is being drawn deeper into the fray, more than a dozen officials and regional experts say. Egypt, which […]

02.02.2026 23:35
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Popular open-source coding application targeted in Chinese-linked supply-chain attack
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Popular open-source coding application targeted in Chinese-linked supply-chain attack

Feb 2 (Reuters) – A Chinese-linked cyberespionage group with a long history hijacked the update process for the popular code editing platform Notepad++ to deliver a custom backdoor and other malware to targeted users, the program’s developer and cybersecurity researchers said on Monday. Don Ho, the French-based developer of Notepad++, said in a blog posted to the […]

02.02.2026 23:28
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Pasydy nurses warn winter admissions strain public hospitals
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Pasydy nurses warn winter admissions strain public hospitals

Pasydy union nurses have raised alarm over overcrowding in public hospitals, warning that increased winter admissions, mainly of patients with pulmonary problems and influenza, are placing patients and staff at risk. In a statement, the Pasydy nurses branch said the surge in admissions has made it difficult to manage hospital admissions, with prolonged stays in […]

02.02.2026 23:24
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Two arrested over Paphos burglary
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Two arrested over Paphos burglary

A man and a woman, both 36, have been arrested in connection with a burglary in the Paphos district on January 26, according to police. Police said jewellery, wristwatches and money were stolen from a Paphos residence during the incident. Evidence gathered during investigations led to the identification of the two suspects. Court warrants were […]

02.02.2026 22:53
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Ustel touts May for north’s judicial reform referendum
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Ustel touts May for north’s judicial reform referendum

The north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel on Monday suggested that a referendum on a four-point judicial reform package could be held in the first week of May. He made the suggestion to the Turkish Cypriot legislature, which will be required to vote with a two-thirds majority in favour of the plan for the referendum to […]

02.02.2026 22:50
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Kiosk robbery suspect remanded
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Kiosk robbery suspect remanded

A 41-year-old man has been remanded in connection with a kiosk robbery in the Famagusta district on Monday, police said. According to police, the incident occurred at around 10.40am when a man entered the kiosk wearing a motorcycle helmet and threatened the cashier with a hunting rifle before taking a sum of money and fleeing. […]

02.02.2026 22:40
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Paphos council session suspended amid fallout over mayor probe
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Paphos council session suspended amid fallout over mayor probe

The plenary session of the Paphos municipal council was suspended on Monday afternoon after a series of absences and withdrawals amid ongoing developments involving mayor Phedonas Phedonos. The session initially began with 15 of the 25 council members present, before being brought to a halt following the withdrawal of four members of the municipal Akel […]

02.02.2026 22:07
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Doubt cast on Fidias using Limassol property for work
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Doubt cast on Fidias using Limassol property for work

Information on Monday appeared to refute assertions by MEP Fidias Panayiotou that he uses a property in Limassol – mostly paid for with European Parliament funds – as office space. Daily Politis got hold of the lease on the property, located in Polemidia, Limassol. It’s a four-bedroom house, with a swimming pool and a garden. The […]

02.02.2026 20:39
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Antigone to sing ‘JALLA’ for Cyprus at Eurovision
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Antigone to sing ‘JALLA’ for Cyprus at Eurovision

CyBC has announced that Cyprus’ entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will be titled JALLA, and will be presented to the public for the first time on Sunday. The song will be performed by Antigone during the main news bulletin on TV channel CyBC1 at 20.00. Following the broadcast, the track will be available […]

02.02.2026 20:34
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Kofinou worker died from multiple injuries, autopsy reveals
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Kofinou worker died from multiple injuries, autopsy reveals

Multiple injuries to the body and vital organs sustained during a work accident were the cause of death of 55-year-old Finis Alexandru, who died on Friday in Kofinou, the official autopsy showed on Monday. The autopsy was carried out by state pathologist Angeliki Papetta, with samples collected for further laboratory tests. The incident occurred on […]

02.02.2026 20:10
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Nicosia district government urges targeted measures instead of blanket water cuts
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Nicosia district government urges targeted measures instead of blanket water cuts

The Nicosia district government (EOA) on Monday proposed targeted measures to curb water overconsumption and reduce losses in the water supply network, expressing reservations about implementing a horizontal water supply cut of 10 per cent. It said it is closely monitoring discussions around proposed cuts and emphasised that experience from 2008 to 2010 showed that […]

02.02.2026 20:05
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Avakoum monks plea to president over seized property
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Avakoum monks plea to president over seized property

Deposed monks from the monastery of St Avakoum appealed to President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday, alleging violations of their constitutional rights and seeking the return of personal property they claim was unlawfully removed following their expulsion in March 2024. The monks allege that on March 5, 2024, individuals including former and current state officials entered […]

02.02.2026 20:01
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One more international comedian to reach Cyprus stage
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One more international comedian to reach Cyprus stage

One more internationally acclaimed comedian is traveling to Cyprus for two stand-up shows this winter. In February, the island’s comedy scene welcomes Sundeep Bhardwaj as he presents his Let’s Talk About It set, a show discussing hot topics that are not often talked up publicly on stage. His first show in Cyprus will take place […]

02.02.2026 19:50
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Agreement on Cyprus-Israel gas field expected next month
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Agreement on Cyprus-Israel gas field expected next month

Cyprus and Israel are “very close” to an interstate agreement regarding the Aphrodite natural gas reservoir, the energy minister reiterated on Monday. Michalis Damianou told CyBC that an Israeli government delegation was expected to visit the island over the next fortnight. The two sides are currently in talks to close the pending matters, paving the […]

02.02.2026 19:07
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Three arrested in Nicosia as police target drugs and weapons
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Three arrested in Nicosia as police target drugs and weapons

Three men were arrested in Nicosia on Monday following a coordinated police operation targeting illegal possession of drugs and firearms, money laundering and other offences. The operation began at 5am and concluded around 10.30am, during which police searched multiple homes and premises under court warrants, seizing a number of firearms, quantities of drugs, sums of […]

02.02.2026 18:28
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Two athletes to represent Cyprus at Winter Olympics
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Two athletes to represent Cyprus at Winter Olympics

Cyprus will be represented by one male and one female athlete at the 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, marking the country’s first two-athlete participation in the Winter Games in 12 years, the Cyprus Olympic Committee announced on Monday. The games will run from February 6 to 22 in Italy. Yiannos Kouyoumdjian will compete in […]

02.02.2026 18:22
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Why everyone is watching this token instead of Solana (SOL) when searching for the next crypto to explode
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Why everyone is watching this token instead of Solana (SOL) when searching for the next crypto to explode

Solana (SOL) continues to be one of the most closely watched layer-1 blockchains thanks to its speed, scalability, and established DeFi ecosystem, but many analysts now view its phase of explosive upside as largely priced in. With SOL already commanding a substantial market capitalization, attention is shifting toward where the next crypto to explode could […]

02.02.2026 18:10
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