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Rising sea levels threaten Cyprus’ coastline

Cyprus could face a sea level rise of up to one metre by the end of the century, placing nearly half of the island’s beaches at risk of extinction, according to the Cyprus Institute president, Stavros Malas. Speaking at an international conference on natural resource management in Aglandjia, Malas warned that climate change is driving […]

26.02.2026 04:20

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Vance ‘briefed’ as Cuba says it killed four from Florida-based speedboat that opened fire

Cuban forces killed four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-based speedboat that entered Cuban waters on Wednesday and opened fire on a Cuban patrol, the Cuban government said at a time of heightened tensions with the United States. The wounded were evacuated and receiving medical attention, while the Cuban patrol commander was also […]

26.02.2026 00:09

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Iranian gas supplies resume to Iraq, ministry says

Iranian gas supplies have resumed to Iraq with a rate of 7 million cubic feet per day, the spokesperson for the Iraqi electricity ministry said on Wednesday. Iraq reported the halt in Iranian gas supply in December, owing to the shutdown of some generating units and load shedding at others. Tehran supplies between a third […]

26.02.2026 00:04

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‘Turkey controls things in Cyprus’, MEP says in Famagusta debate

It is Turkey which “controls things in Cyprus”, Cypriot member of the European Parliament Loucas Fourlas, of Disy, said on Wednesday, as the parliament’s petitions committee (Peti) discussed the town of Famagusta, and in particular the fenced-off area of Varosha, in the presence of its mayor-in-exile Simos Ioannou. “What are we doing? This is a […]

25.02.2026 23:57

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Cyprus President Joins “Alliance of the Willing” Call Marking Four Years Since Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

President Nikos Christodoulides took part Wednesday in a virtual meeting of leaders from the “Alliance of the Willing,” held to mark four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the government said in a written statement. The teleconference was co‑chaired by the presidents of France and the United Kingdom’s prime minister. As a country that has […]

25.02.2026 23:45

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Govt investigating 110 contracts signed by Paphos municipality for Turkish Cypriot property

The Turkish Cypriot property management service is investigating a total of 110 contracts signed by the Paphos municipality for the use of abandoned Turkish Cypriot property in the town, according to reports on Wednesday. According to the Cyprus News Agency, the interior ministry has also received files related to contracts signed by the Paphos municipality […]

25.02.2026 22:11

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Cyprus, Italy Deepen Cooperation on Housing Policy and Civil Protection, Interior Minister Says

Cyprus’ Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou held separate meetings in Rome on Wednesday with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Matteo Salvini and Minister for Civil Protection and Maritime Policies Nello Musumeci, discussing housing policy and civil‑protection cooperation ahead of Cyprus’ 2026 EU Council Presidency. Housing: Call for Stronger EU Support Housing […]

25.02.2026 21:00

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Larnaca district reduces water supply

The amount of water being supplied to the Larnaca district has been reduced, the Larnaca district government said on Wednesday, with the water pressure in the district’s pipes having been reduced. It said the water pressure had been reduced on Tuesday, as part of measures the district government is undertaking to “rationalise water use and […]

25.02.2026 20:48

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33-year-old arrested for vehicle arson in Ypsonas

A 33-year-old man was placed in custody after being accused of setting fire to a vehicle belonging to a 28-year-old woman in Ypsonas in the early hours of Wednesday. Police investigations revealed that the fire caused extensive damage to the vehicle and was started deliberately using flammable material. Testimony was gathered during the inquiry identified […]

25.02.2026 20:03

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Akel bill to exempt disability groups from lobbying

Patients and people with disabilities will no longer be required to register as lobbyists to meet state officials, chairman of the House legal committee Demetris Demetriou said on Wednesday. He was referring to a bill submitted by Akel MP Aristos Damianou which will soon be put to a vote.  “It had never been the legislator’s […]

25.02.2026 20:01

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Vance says Trump still prefers diplomatic solution with Iran

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump still preferred a diplomatic solution with Iran and that he hoped Iranians took that seriously in their negotiations on Thursday. Vance told Fox News’ ‘America’s Newsroom’ program that Trump has been clear Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon. The U.S. vice president said […]

25.02.2026 19:55

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France tasks Versailles director with overhauling Louvre after heist

France on Wednesday appointed Christophe Leribault as the new head of the Louvre, bringing in the director of the Palace of Versailles to turn around the world’s most-visited museum after a humiliating jewellery heist and staff strikes. He will succeed Laurence des Cars, who resigned on Tuesday, government spokesperson Maud Bregeon said. Des Cars has […]

25.02.2026 19:45

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More performances acclaimed Cyprus play, with English surtitles

Campos Culture and Arts presents its critically-acclaimed theatre performance Toula at ARTos House in Nicosia on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday – and with English surtitles on Saturday. The play follows the journey and development of visual artist Toula Liasi through the events of contemporary history of Cyprus that have marked her life and work. Toula […]

25.02.2026 19:42

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Cyprus President Says Pension Reform Aims to Boost Low‑Income Retirees’ Payments

President Nikos Christodoulides said Wednesday that his government’s main objective in the upcoming pension reform is to deliver a substantial increase in payments for low‑income retirees. Christodoulides made the remarks during a meeting at the Presidential Palace with delegations from the Cyprus Workers’ Confederation (SEK), the Pancyprian Federation of Labour (PEO) and the Democratic Labour […]

25.02.2026 18:45

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Suicide teen lived in ‘abusive environment from the day he was born’

Stylianos Constantinou, the 15-year-old boy who ended his life by suicide in 2019, “was forced to grow up in this abusive environment from the day he was born”, the Nicosia district court heard on Thursday, as the trial of 11 suspects into the circumstances surrounding his death began. In total, 218 charges have been brought […]

25.02.2026 18:40

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Ukraine reconstruction estimate jumps 12% to $588 billion, World Bank says

Rebuilding Ukraine’s economy will cost an estimated $588 billion over the next decade, the World Bank, United Nations, European Commission and the Ukrainian government said on Monday, a day before the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The latest assessment by the institutions, based on data from February 24, 2022 through December 31, 2025 showed […]

25.02.2026 18:15

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Bitcoin (BTC) faces risk of drop to $55K on rising outflows; DeFi crypto reports strong on-chain activity

Bitcoin is under renewed pressure as accelerating capital outflows and weakening macro conditions raise the risk of a deeper move toward the $55,000 range. Analysts are closely watching the $60,000 level as critical support, warning that a decisive break could trigger a sharper flush amid thinning liquidity and continued ETF outflows. While large-cap assets consolidate […]

25.02.2026 18:10

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Cyprus lists new €50 million 13-week treasury bills on CSE

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Wednesday announced the listing of 50,000 new 13-week Treasury Bills of the Republic of Cyprus, following an auction held on February 20, 2026. The exchange stated that it has admitted for listing on the Stock Exchange, pursuant to Article 58(1) of the Securities and Cyprus Stock Exchange Law, 50,000 […]

25.02.2026 18:01

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One in three Cyprus citizens, half of businesses hit by cyberattacks

One in three people and more than half of businesses in Cyprus were hit by cyberattacks in the past 12 months, according to two nationwide surveys by the Communications Commissioner and the Digital Security Authority. The surveys revealed that 33 per cent of people experienced a cyberattack over the last year, while almost half of […]

25.02.2026 17:19

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‘We must avoid the further killing of animals’, cheesemakers say

Cheesemakers’ association spokesman Michalis Koullouros on Thursday called for a halt to the culling of farm animals in light of an outbreak of foot a d mouth disease. “We must avoid the further killing of animals because, you understand that if animals are lost, their production and the production of halloumi are also lost,” he […]

25.02.2026 17:16

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Cyprus Surveys Show High Rates of Cyberattacks on Businesses and Citizens

Cyprus’ Office of the Commissioner for Communications and Digital Security has released the results of two nationwide surveys showing that both businesses and citizens continue to face frequent cyberattacks, with phishing remaining the most common threat. The surveys, conducted in 2025, examined how companies and individuals manage cybersecurity risks, respond to incidents and understand the […]

25.02.2026 17:00

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Russia accuses Ukraine of seeking to acquire nuclear weapon with help from UK, France

Russia has accused Ukraine of trying to obtain a nuclear weapon with help from Britain and France, an allegation Kyiv called an absurd lie. A French foreign ministry spokesperson said the allegation was “blatant disinformation”. A spokesperson for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “There’s no truth to this.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has previously […]

25.02.2026 17:00

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Data protection authority calls for temporary suspension of Fidias’ agora app

The data protection authority has formally requested the immediate suspension of Fidias Panayiotou’s agora application, citing non-compliance with the European general data protection regulation (GDPR). Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, data protection commissioner Maria Christofidou said the platform processes “special categories of data, such as political opinions, on a large scale”, triggering stricter obligations under […]

25.02.2026 17:00

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Record 129 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, mostly by Israel

A record 129 journalists and media workers were killed in the course of their work last year, two-thirds of them killed by Israel, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Wednesday. It was the second straight year that press killings set a record and the second straight year that Israel was responsible for two-thirds of […]

25.02.2026 16:50

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