Disgraced ex-minister/ambassador Mandelson quits Britain’s Labour Party after new Epstein reports
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Disgraced ex-minister/ambassador Mandelson quits Britain’s Labour Party after new Epstein reports

Former British government minister Peter Mandelson said he had resigned as a member of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party after new reports of his ties with late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson, who was fired by Starmer as Britain’s ambassador to the United States last year after previous revelations about his connections to […]

02.02.2026 11:46
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Police assess allegations against Paphos mayor as suspension looms
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Police assess allegations against Paphos mayor as suspension looms

Police are continuing to evaluate all information relating to allegations against Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos, a police spokesman confirmed on Monday. Police spokesman Vyron Vyronas said an investigation remains underway into allegations of abuse involving a woman, identified as the mayor’s wife. “We are evaluating all the information,” he assured. Police are also expected to […]

02.02.2026 11:42
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Wizz Air increases London Gatwick flights from Larnaca, adds new route
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Wizz Air increases London Gatwick flights from Larnaca, adds new route

Budget airline Wizz Air on Monday announced an expansion of its Larnaca base for the summer of 2026, adding a new destination and increasing frequencies across multiple existing routes. The airline said the move would further enhance Cyprus’ connectivity with Europe and the wider region, reinforcing its presence in the Cypriot market. As part of […]

02.02.2026 11:38
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Five remanded in custody over alleged protection racket
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Five remanded in custody over alleged protection racket

Five men accused of participating in a criminal organisation will remain in custody until the start of their trial, the Larnaca criminal court ruled on Monday, citing a risk of flight and further offending. The defendants, aged 22, 31, 42 and two aged 29, are due to stand trial on March 19 at 8.45am. Defence […]

02.02.2026 11:33
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Wetlands under ‘mounting strain’ from climate change
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Wetlands under ‘mounting strain’ from climate change

Wetlands in Cyprus are under growing pressure from climate change and expanding development, BirdLife Cyprus warned on Monday, saying that even protected sites are struggling to cope with rising environmental stress. In a statement marking world wetlands day, the organisation said prolonged droughts, extreme weather events and continuous residential and tourist development are undermining the […]

02.02.2026 11:25
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Ethereum staking surpasses $120 billion, price expected to reach $40,000
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Ethereum staking surpasses $120 billion, price expected to reach $40,000

Amid this trend, DogeStaking is rapidly gaining attention from investors. Through intelligent staking pools and automated yield distribution mechanisms, the platform lowers the barrier to participation, enabling users to generate returns from Ethereum and other major crypto assets without directly operating validator nodes. DogeStaking: Aligned with institutional and long-term investment trends With Ethereum staking surpassing […]

02.02.2026 11:19
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€15,500 fines after worker falls at construction site
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€15,500 fines after worker falls at construction site

Two construction companies were fined a total of €15,500 on Monday after a worker was seriously injured in a fall from a height of 5.5 metres at a building site in Nicosia. The Nicosia district court imposed an €11,500 fine on Perkola Building Works and a €4,000 fine on Cyfield following a criminal prosecution by […]

02.02.2026 10:55
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Djokovic vows to push on despite ‘bitter’ Australian Open final loss
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Djokovic vows to push on despite ‘bitter’ Australian Open final loss

Novak Djokovic took encouragement from his run to the Australian Open final and pledged to keep fighting at the Grand Slams after Carlos Alcaraz again denied his bid for a record 25th major title. Djokovic’s 10-match unbeaten run in Melbourne Park finals was broken in the 11th on Sunday as Alcaraz claimed a 2-6 6-2 […]

02.02.2026 10:37
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Tens of thousands of transport workers walk off job in Germany
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Tens of thousands of transport workers walk off job in Germany

Commuters across Germany faced freezing temperatures and empty platforms on Monday as tens of thousands of public transport workers walked off the job in a strike called by trade union Verdi, shutting down bus and tram services in most cities. Verdi, which represents nearly 100,000 transport workers, called the strike after talks with municipal and […]

02.02.2026 10:06
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New platform on women’s financial autonomy launches in Paphos
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New platform on women’s financial autonomy launches in Paphos

A new local initiative seeks to shine a light on a topic that is not talked up enough – the intersection of women’s health and financial security. FemNEST is a Paphos-founded platform empowering women to achieve financial freedom at every life stage, whether that is fertility struggles, menopause, chronic illness, or career pivots. Its launch […]

02.02.2026 10:00
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Petrolina completes €45.1m acquisition of ExxonMobil Cyprus
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Petrolina completes €45.1m acquisition of ExxonMobil Cyprus

Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited has completed the acquisition of ExxonMobil Cyprus Limited, with the transaction finalised end of January, 2026, the company said in a filing to the Cyprus stock exchange (CSE). The acquisition was carried out through Petrolina’s wholly owned subsidiary, Med Energywise Ltd, which acquired 100 per cent of the share capital of […]

02.02.2026 09:55
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Christodoulides, Erhurman to meet again on February 24
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Christodoulides, Erhurman to meet again on February 24

A new meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman under UN auspices will be held on February 24 at 11am, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis announced on Monday. In a written statement, Letymbiotis said the meeting is part of the “ongoing effort to maintain the channel of communication open and to substantively […]

02.02.2026 09:34
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Access to environmental information: right and limits
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Access to environmental information: right and limits

Public access to environmental information constitutes a fundamental element of the European legal order and a core instrument of modern governance. At a time when decisions relating to energy, major infrastructure projects and industrial development have a direct impact on both the environment and economic stability, transparency operates not merely as a right to information, […]

02.02.2026 09:27
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Cyprus SMEs invited to assess AI use under new EU compliance initiative
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Cyprus SMEs invited to assess AI use under new EU compliance initiative

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has released a statement drawing attention to an invitation for Cypriot small and medium-sized enterprises to participate in a questionnaire on the use of artificial intelligence. CySEC said the questionnaire was originally issued by the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection and is addressed to supervised […]

02.02.2026 09:22
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Counterfeit condoms confiscated in customs crackdown
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Counterfeit condoms confiscated in customs crackdown

Nearly 25,000 counterfeit condoms were confiscated last month by the customs department in the Famagusta area, it was made known on Monday. The operations were carried out on January 23 and 30. On January 23, following a complaint, a joint operation with the Cyprus medical devices authority (CyMDA) was carried out, during which they searched […]

02.02.2026 09:04
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Audit Office employee reports workplace bullying
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Audit Office employee reports workplace bullying

An employee transferred to the Audit Office has reported workplace bullying in a letter dated December 29, 2025, it was made known on Monday. In his letter, containing an out-of-court statement and legal position, Michalis Nikiforou raised serious issues of legality, equal treatment, respect for his fundamental constitutional rights, workplace intimidation and political persecution. According […]

02.02.2026 08:43
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Cypriot regulator sanctions firms over reporting and compliance failures
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Cypriot regulator sanctions firms over reporting and compliance failures

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has announced a series of settlements and administrative fines targeting violations of securities and transparency legislation by regulated and listed entities. Firstly, CySEC said a settlement was reached with Zorivo Limited over a possible violation of the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated Markets Law of 2017 concerning […]

02.02.2026 08:42
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Bad Bunny wins top Grammy prize ever for Spanish-language album
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Bad Bunny wins top Grammy prize ever for Spanish-language album

By Danielle Broadway and Steve Gorman Bad Bunny, the Latino rap star whose forthcoming Super Bowl gig has ignited a culture wars controversy, won the top Grammy prize on Sunday, a first for a Spanish-language album, with “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” a celebration of his Puerto Rican roots. The 31-year-old performer-producer edged out fellow megastars […]

02.02.2026 08:30
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Money growth cools as euro area households and firms tap the brakes
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Money growth cools as euro area households and firms tap the brakes

Money growth slowed down in the euro area during December 2025, with households and businesses adding to their savings at a more modest pace during this time, according to a report from the European Central Bank (ECB). The ECB said the broad money supply, known as M3, grew by 2.8 per cent in December, down […]

02.02.2026 08:20
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Two arrested, 138 reported during police overnight operations
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Two arrested, 138 reported during police overnight operations

Two people were arrested overnight and 138 reported for traffic violations during police operations to crack down on crime and maintain public order. According to the police, the arrests were made for serious criminal and other offences. The police also checked 21 premises to prevent and suppress criminal activities. Meanwhile, over 420 checks of vehicles […]

02.02.2026 08:19
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