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Bill sets conditions for police body cameras

A revised justice ministry bill regulating the use of body cameras by police officers and in police vehicles is set to be examined on Wednesday by the House legal affairs committee. The legislation allows for the installation and use of portable cameras on police uniforms, equipment, plain clothes and service vehicles, whether marked or unmarked, […]

28.01.2026 04:24

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Rural crafts showcase sustainability across Europe

By Martin David Clark Just before Christmas, a team of five people from Kato Drys, led by Community Council president Nikos Vasiliou, visited the Lisov Museum in Slovakia. Also attending was a team from Saul Verde (Green Village) Association in Romania.  Cyprus, Slovakia and Romania have been collaborating since 2011 to promote rural sustainability. and the […]

28.01.2026 04:24

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Our View: Is another Cyprus embassy in the Gulf necessary?

During his official two-day visit to Bahrain, President Nikos Christodoulides inaugurated the Cyprus Republic’s embassy in Manama on Monday. Cyprus now has an embassy in all Gulf states apart from Iraq. It has embassies in Doha, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Kuwait City and Riyadh, which is quite astonishing considering the size of the country. Only three […]

28.01.2026 04:20

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Rybakina to face Pegula in Australian Open semis after Swiatek upset

Fifth seed Elena Rybakina and American Jessica Pegula booked their places in the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday with contrasting victories at Melbourne Park. Rybakina produced a dominant second-set display to defeat six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek 7-5 6-1 on Rod Laver Arena, ending the world number two’s bid for a career Grand Slam. […]

28.01.2026 00:55

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Cyprus presidency to be judged by trust, Raouna tells European parliament

The success of Cyprus’ EU council presidency will be measured by the trust it builds between institutions and the public, deputy minister for European affairs, Marilena Raouna told the European parliament on Tuesday. Addressing MEPs at the start of Cyprus’s presidency, Raouna said the EU was facing a defining moment. “It is becoming clear that […]

27.01.2026 22:37

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US Border Patrol involved in shooting in Arizona, county sheriff says

The US Border Patrol was involved in a shooting in Arizona on Tuesday, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said in a statement, adding that his office was working with the FBI and Customs and Border Protection to look into the incident. NBC News earlier reported, citing a Pima County Sheriff spokeswoman, that a person was […]

27.01.2026 22:22

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Alleged Turkish ‘Steel Dome’ deployment in the north raises security concerns in Cyprus

Turkey has reportedly expanded its air defence network in the north with the deployment of advanced systems described as part of a so called “Steel Dome” deterrent. Regional media outlets, citing satellite imagery and Turkish press reports, say the deployment includes Hisar medium range anti-missile systems integrated into a wider defence architecture. The system is […]

27.01.2026 22:00

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Fitiris sets organised crime at centre of EU council agenda

Tackling organised crime will be a central priority of Cyprus’s EU council presidency, justice minister Costas Fitiris told the European Parliament on Tuesday, warning that criminal networks are evolving at an unprecedented pace. Presenting the presidency’s priorities to the parliament’s justice committee, Fitiris said Cyprus was assuming the role “with pride but also a high […]

27.01.2026 21:42

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Russian drone strike on passenger train in Kharkiv region kills three

A Russian drone strike killed three people and wounded two more aboard a passenger train in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, prosecutors said on Tuesday. Regional prosecutors said the train was struck near a village while operating from Chop, near Ukraine’s western borders with Hungary and Slovakia, to the town of Barvinkove in Kharkiv region. The train […]

27.01.2026 21:26

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Turkey weighs contingency plans for Iran unrest amid fears of refugee influx

Turkey is examining alternative scenarios for managing a potential crisis on its eastern border amid growing concern over instability in Iran, with a focus on preventing a new wave of migration and establishing a potential buffer zone. Senior officials from the Turkish foreign ministry have briefed members of parliament in closed session on possible developments […]

27.01.2026 21:21

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Yellow weather warning issued as rain and thunderstorms approach

The met office has issued a yellow weather warning for scattered heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms expected from Tuesday evening until early Wednesday morning. According to the warning, unstable weather will begin to affect the island from the afternoon, intensifying overnight. The warning is in force from 6pm on Tuesday until 8am on Wednesday, with […]

27.01.2026 21:05

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Forestry department faces scrutiny over lease expansion and €1.3m in lost revenue

The forestry department is under fire following a damning report released by the audit office on Tuesday, revealing serious irregularities in the management of state forest land, and more than €1.3 million in overdue revenue remaining uncollected. The audit, covering the period from 2018 to 2025, points to systemic failures in lease management and environmental […]

27.01.2026 20:48

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Migration pact central to Cyprus presidency says Ioannides

The full implementation of the EU’s new pact on migration will be the central priority of Cyprus’s EU council presidency, deputy migration minister Nicholas Ioannides told the European parliament on Tuesday. Addressing the parliament’s justice committee, Ioannides assured that preparations for the pact, which is expected to enter into force in 2026, were in their […]

27.01.2026 20:21

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Allegations against Paphos mayor reportedly date back to 2017

Allegations of wife-beating made against Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos first surfaced in 2017, it emerged on Tuesday, as police look into medical documents leaked online purportedly showing the mayor’s spouse had suffered physical assault. A day earlier, police confirmed they were investigating claims made on social media regarding the alleged beating of Louisa Andreou, the […]

27.01.2026 20:08

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Nicosia based company defrauded of more than €120,000 via email scam

A company based in Nicosia has reported to police it was defrauded of more than €120,000 after receiving a scam email purporting to be from a foreign business partner. According to the complaint filed on Tuesday by the company’s director, the firm received an email last November appearing to originate from a partner company abroad, […]

27.01.2026 20:05

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Alcaraz tames De Minaur to reach Australian Open semi-finals

Carlos Alcaraz charged into the Australian Open semi-finals for the first time in his career with a dominant 7-5 6-2 6-1 victory over local favourite Alex de Minaur on Tuesday, keeping his bid for a career Grand Slam alive at Melbourne Park. The 22-year-old Spaniard swapped extravagance for efficiency at Rod Laver Arena to end the hopes […]

27.01.2026 19:33

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Berlinale 2026: German films coming to Nicosia

A film series presenting current German cinema is coming up, as part of the Berlinale Selection 2026. Across four days, the Goethe-Institut Cyprus will showcase six films that were at the Berlinale festivals from 2023 to 2025, taking over the big screen of Pantheon Cinema from February 5 to 8. Supported by the Friends of […]

27.01.2026 19:29

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12 remanded after Limassol brawl

All twelve suspects arrested over a violent brawl in Limassol were remanded in custody for eight days on Tuesday by the Limassol district court on Tuesday. The court approved a request by the CID, accepting there is reasonable suspicion of serious offences linked to the incident, which unfolded late on Monday night and is believed to […]

27.01.2026 19:20

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North ‘parliament speaker’ told to resign, called ‘liar and fraud’ over fake diploma accusations

The north’s ‘parliament speaker’ Ziya Ozturkler faced a barrage of criticism from members of the opposition on Tuesday, being called upon to resign and called both a liar and a fraud after he had been accused in court on Monday of conspiring to pressure employees of a university to issue degree certificates under false pretences. […]

27.01.2026 19:13

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Trump shakes up Minneapolis immigration operation as White House seeks damage control

Donald Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, was set to take over the president’s sweeping immigration operation in Minneapolis on Tuesday, as the White House tries to tamp down national outrage over the second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen this month by federal agents. The move to install Homan in place of top Border Patrol […]

27.01.2026 18:17

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‘We don’t have a mafia state, we have a stupid state’

Attempts to secure financing for some refugees enrolled in the Ktizo scheme have come to nothing, leaving these people in the lurch, MP heard on Tuesday. In April 2023 the government launched Ktizo, a €130 million long-term project to provide “respectable living conditions” on refugee estates. The scheme involves giving incentives to tenants to relocate […]

27.01.2026 18:14

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Why analysts say Mutuum Finance (MUTM) could be the next big crypto since Shiba Inu (SHIB)

Analysts are increasingly highlighting Mutuum Finance (MUTM) as one of the best cheap cryptocurrencies to buy. Market strategists say the new token has the potential to be the next big crypto since the Shiba Inu (SHIB) explosion in 2021, citing its utility, tokenomics, and strong presale momentum. Unlike Shiba Inu, which is purely hype-driven, MUTM […]

27.01.2026 18:10

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Seven Paok FC fans killed in horror crash in Romania

Seven fans of Greek football side Paok FC were killed in Romania on Tuesday, while three other passengers are being treated in critical condition, after their van collided head-on with a lorry.The fans were on their way to Lyon, France, for their team’s Europa League match. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed his deep sorrow […]

27.01.2026 18:01

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Woman jailed for six years for drug trafficking

A 24-year-old woman was on Tuesday sentenced to six years in prison by the Larnaca criminal court after being found guilty of drug trafficking. The case concerned the importation of cocaine weighing a total of 890g. Police uncovered the drugs last October after receiving information that a woman arriving on a flight from abroad was […]

27.01.2026 17:38

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