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A minute with: Elpida Fragkeskidou Khenkin visual artist & founder of Kuns studio

Where do you live?I live in Nicosia with my husband, my plants, and my sculptures. What did you have for breakfast?Eggs, fruit, avocado and homemade bread. Describe your perfect dayWorking all day on projects, fully immersed in my practice, close to nature and loved ones, no overthinking-just life. Best book ever read?Difficult question! A book […]

23.01.2026 16:00

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SOFTSWISS appoints first chief AI officer

International technology company SOFTSWISS has announced the appointment of Denis Romanovskiy as its first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, elevating artificial intelligence to the C-suite level at the company. The company said the creation of the role formalises AI as core business infrastructure, reflecting its growing importance in enterprise technology, productivity and competitive advantage. Romanovskiy takes […]

23.01.2026 15:48

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TV shows we love: Soulmates

Finding love takes work. You go out, to dating nights maybe, give dating apps a go, have your friends introduce you to people, and eventually you might meet someone. But how do you know if they are ‘the one’? What if there were a scientific test that guarantees finding your perfect match? Would you take […]

23.01.2026 15:30

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Larnaca seeks beach fee collectors for summer 2026

Larnaca municipality has opened applications for beach fee collector positions for the upcoming summer season. Applicants must be at least 16 years old, with priority given to students and unemployed individuals over 18. Forms are available at the citizen service centres and the municipality’s central offices. Selected candidates must provide a clean criminal record and […]

23.01.2026 15:12

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French government survives no-confidence votes over budget

The French government survived two votes of no-confidence in parliament on Friday over its decision to ram through the income part of the 2026 budget without giving the National Assembly the final say. A total of 269 lawmakers voted in favour of the no-confidence motion presented by the hard-left France Unbowed together with the Greens […]

23.01.2026 15:10

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Türkiye to require “Secure Payment System” for real estate transactions starting May 2026

Türkiye plans to make its “Secure Payment System,” currently mandatory in second‑hand vehicle sales, compulsory for real estate transactions beginning…

23.01.2026 15:08

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Criminal revelations emerge in court over alleged nightclub protection rackets

Five men, including a 22-year-old National Guard contract soldier, appeared in the Larnaca district court on Friday after being arrested on Thursday night as part of a police sting operation targeting organised crime in the city. The arrests were linked to an alleged criminal syndicate that for three years has reportedly imposed security guards at […]

23.01.2026 15:03

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Shipping firm expands fleet with order for two new vessels

Safe Bulkers, Inc., the Limassol-linked dry-bulk shipowner listed on the New York Stock Exchange and an international provider of marine dry bulk transportation services, has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of two newbuild, 82,500 dwt, dry-bulk, Chinese Kamsarmax class vessels. According to the company, the vessels are due to be delivered in the […]

23.01.2026 15:02

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Russia, Ukraine to tackle land dispute at UAE talks; no sign of compromise

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators began tackling the vital issue of territory during two days of talks in Abu Dhabi that started on Friday, each side said, with no sign of a softening of their positions to end the four-year war. Ukraine is under mounting US pressure to reach a peace deal in the war triggered […]

23.01.2026 14:40

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Tax reform: benefits and practical considerations

The Tax Reform has entered into force and citizens, families and businesses are beginning to see in practice the immediate benefit through a reduction in the tax burden and a corresponding increase in net disposable income. A fairer, modern and competitive tax system is being implemented, simpler and more effective, tailored to the real needs […]

23.01.2026 14:35

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World order changing, not rupturing, finance chiefs say

The world order is changing but not enduring a rupture, finance leaders said on Friday, pushing back on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s narrative that a new order, driven by major power coercion, was taking shape. In his speech at Davos, Carney called on nations to accept that a rules-based global order was over and […]

23.01.2026 14:25

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Herbicide spraying on sidewalks sparks alarm from Chloraka environmental group

Extensive herbicide spraying to clear vegetation from sidewalks and roads in the Paphos district has alarmed the Chloraka cultural and environmental group, with the municipality insisting the practice is confined to high-risk spots threatening worker safety. In a Friday statement, the group described the use of chemicals to control vegetation as an “unnatural practice” that […]

23.01.2026 14:14

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Bulgarian court approves President Radev’s resignation

Bulgaria’s constitutional court said on Friday it had approved the resignation of President Rumen Radev, opening the way for him to step down from the post. Radev resigned this week, fuelling speculation that he will form his own political party to run in upcoming parliamentary elections. He was due to hold the largely ceremonial post […]

23.01.2026 14:11

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Dominant De Minaur thumps Tiafoe to make Melbourne fourth round

Alex de Minaur underlined his credentials as the leading home hope at the Australian Open on Friday, securing a 6‑3 6‑4 7‑5 win over American 29th seed Frances Tiafoe to reach the fourth round for a fifth successive year. The sixth seed’s efficient victory ensured he became only the second Australian man in the professional […]

23.01.2026 14:08

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Power outage affects several areas of Nicosia

Several areas of Nicosia have been left without electricity after 1pm on Friday following a failure in the transmission system, the electric authority (EAC) reported. The outage has affected residents in Ayios Dometios, Engomi and Strovolos, with reports also indicating problems in Lakatamia. The EAC estimates that power will be restored in Ayios Dometios by […]

23.01.2026 13:59

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Family files complaint over negligence of patient at Larnaca general hospital

The family of a 42-year-old woman with multiple sclerosis filed a formal complaint on Friday over alleged inadequate care at the Larnaca general hospital after she was found unconscious on a toilet floor and later diagnosed with a cerebral haemorrhage. According to the complaint, the woman had been admitted on January 15 for a scheduled […]

23.01.2026 13:49

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Alpha Bank Cyprus loan portfolio sale to be reviewed by competition authority

The Cyprus Commission for the Protection of Competition announced on Friday that it had received a merger notification concerning the acquisition of a portfolio of non-performing loans from Alpha Bank Cyprus Limited. According to the announcement by the service of the Commission for the Protection of Competition, the buyer is Cerberus Capital Management L.P., acting […]

23.01.2026 13:48

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Parliament moves to abolish social support agency amid donor scrutiny

A bill to abolish the social support agency was submitted to the plenum on Thursday, bringing the future of the fund directly before parliament. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail on Friday, independent MP Alexandra Attalides said the move was driven out apparent intransience from the executive. “The president himself said he was considering abolishing it,” […]

23.01.2026 13:34

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Real Madrid are football’s biggest earners, Liverpool best in Premier League

Real Madrid remained the biggest-earning club in world football during the 2024-25 season while Liverpool for the first time generated the most revenues in the Premier League, according to an annual financial list published on Thursday. The Spanish club topped Deloitte’s Football Money League with €1.16 billion ($1.36 billion) of revenue despite not winning either […]

23.01.2026 13:29

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Dubai Property Sales Hit Record 682 Billion Dirhams in 2025

Dubai’s real estate market posted its highest‑ever sales in 2025, with the total value of transactions rising more than 30…

23.01.2026 13:25

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Eurobank attracts strong international demand for €400m bond

Eurobank on Friday announced that it had successfully priced a €400 million issuance of fixed rate reset subordinated tier 2 notes, marking a major funding transaction for the group. Specifically, Eurobank S.A. said the deal involved the issuance of subordinated Tier 2 debt instruments referred to as notes, with strong demand from international investors. The […]

23.01.2026 13:13

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New aviation academy aims to build pipeline of local flight crews

Wizz Air has officially launched the Wizz Air Pilot Academy (WAPA) in Cyprus, opening a direct pathway for aspiring local pilots to train with the airline and progress into the cockpit under a structured and affordable model. For the first time, candidates in Cyprus can access airline-linked pilot training through WAPA, a programme that allows […]

23.01.2026 13:03

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Cyprus banks strengthen asset quality as non-performing loans fall further

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday reported that the Cypriot banking sector’s non-performing loan ratio continued to fall, reflecting ongoing balance sheet repair and improved asset quality. As of the end of October 2025, the non-performing loans ratio excluding loans and advances to central banks and credit institutions declined to 4.2 per cent, […]

23.01.2026 12:45

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Cyprus real estate sales jump 15 per cent to hit €4.7bn in 2025

The Cypriot real estate market recorded a strong performance in 2025, with the total value of property transfers exceeding €4.7 billion and the number of sales documents rising by 15 per cent compared with the previous year, according to the Real Estate Agents Registration Council. Citing figures from the Department of Lands and Surveys (DLS), […]

23.01.2026 12:32

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