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Koag anticipates 244 housing units by end of year

The Cyprus Land Development Organisation (Koag) expects to deliver 244 residences by the end of the year, general director Eleni Symeonidou told the House finance committee on Monday, during discussions on Koag’s budget. Symeonidou said Koag was focusing on three pillars, the first being traditional housing construction, with 244 units expected by the end of […]

10.02.2026 08:22

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Arab states criticise Israel as it expands powers in occupied West Bank

Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates led regional states on Monday in condemning Israel’s move to ease settlement expansion and widen its powers in the West Bank, a step critics said went in the direction of annexing occupied land. Sunday’s decisions by Israel’s security cabinet will make it easier for Jewish settlers to […]

10.02.2026 08:14

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Cyprus leads EU retail growth despite December slowdown

Retail sales in Cyprus recorded the strongest annual growth in the European Union in December 2025, even as overall retail trade volumes declined month-on-month across the euro area and the EU, according to Eurostat. The statistical office of the EU reported that Cyprus posted an annual increase of 8.2 per cent in total retail trade […]

10.02.2026 08:12

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Police arrest seven in overnight operation, 69 booked for speeding

The police continued their overnight operations in key urban areas on Monday, resulting in seven arrests for various offences, including causing serious bodily harm, illegal entry into the Republic and the illegal possession of property and drugs. They also pulled over vehicles and checked 565 drivers and passengers. The police reported 176 people for various […]

10.02.2026 08:09

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Cyprus urged to lead on fishing vessel transparency

Fisheries transparency has emerged as an early test of Cyprus’ leadership of the Council of the European Union, as Oceana urged the government to tighten rules on fishing vessel ownership to curb illegal fishing and protect compliant operators. With Cyprus holding the EU Council Presidency, the country is now at the centre of policy debates […]

10.02.2026 08:00

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Australia urges calm after violent clashes in Sydney during Israeli President’s visit

Australian leaders on Tuesday urged calm and called on protests to remain peaceful after clashes between police and demonstrators opposing Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia erupted in Sydney. Police said 27 people were arrested, including 10 for allegedly assaulting officers, after violence broke out on Monday evening when police moved in to clear […]

10.02.2026 08:00

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Man arrested for torching Limassol car showroom

The police have arrested a 28-year-old for setting fire to a car showroom in Limassol on January 25. All seven luxury cars in the showroom were damaged in the blaze. Two of the cars belonging to different owners were totally destroyed, with damage estimated at €60,000 and €120,000. The building was also damaged in the […]

10.02.2026 07:55

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Asbis shareholder stake falls below 5 per cent after share sale

The board of directors of ASBISc Enterprises Plc, a leading Cyprus-based IT distributor commonly known as Asbis, has announced announced that the Zbigniew Juroszek Family Foundation has reduced its voting stake in the company to below five per cent. The company received formal notification on February 6, 2026, regarding a series of share disposals executed […]

10.02.2026 07:40

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Man dies after fainting in gym

A 34-year-old died in Paphos on Monday afternoon after fainting in a gym. He was taken by ambulance to Paphos general hospital, where doctors struggled to keep him alive. A postmortem is expected to determine the cause of death. The police have ruled out foul play.

10.02.2026 07:38

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Cyprus Business News: shipping, Oev, CFA, fintech, Indian firms

Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis carried out a working visit to Athens and Alexandria between February 4 and 9, as part of broader efforts to bolster the island’s maritime diplomacy in the region. According to a statement from the ministry released on Monday, the visit combined policy dialogue on decarbonisation with regional cooperation meetings ahead […]

10.02.2026 07:30

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Unsettled weather throughout the week, with rain and thunderstorms

Unsettled weather continues till Friday, with fine dust possibly in the atmosphere as of Thursday. Tuesday starts off overcast with isolated showers in the west. As the day progresses, rainy weather will spread to the rest of the island, with possible thunderstorms and hail, and sleet on Troodos. Winds will be a southwest moderate to […]

10.02.2026 07:27

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Infrastructure resilience emerges as key driver of property value

Property market dynamics in Cyprus and internationally are increasingly shaped by infrastructure resilience, climate risk and affordability pressures, as new data released in January 2026 highlighted rising sales, widening cost gaps between cities and an evolving policy framework on land acquisition. The value of property is no longer determined solely by location or size, as […]

10.02.2026 07:00

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German carnival season expected to generate €2bn in revenue

Germany’s carnival season, whose celebrations will peak this week, is set to generate nearly 2 billion euros ($2.36 billion) in revenue this year, according to a study by the German Economic Institute (IW) seen by Reuters. Sectors ranging from hotels and bars to costume retailers are set to benefit from the festivities, said the IW. […]

10.02.2026 06:00

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Saudi rail deal gives boost to Spanish train sector

Saudi Arabia has ordered 20 new high-speed trains from Spain’s Talgo SA (TLGO.MC), the company and Spain’s transport minister have announced. In a statement, Talgo said the deal adds 1.33 billion euros ($1.57 billion) to its order backlog, bringing it to a total of nearly 6 billion euros, a record. The contract also covers maintenance […]

10.02.2026 05:30

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Services must be strengthened to secure cat, dog welfare

Environment and animal welfare commissioner Antonia Theodosiou has pointed out persistent issues, including the overpopulation of cats and unowned dogs from uncontrolled breeding, low registration rates, delays in legislation enforcement, rising abandonment and abuse cases, and shortcomings in shelter infrastructure and public veterinary services. Speaking at the social theatre performance Until I Stay in Larnaca, […]

10.02.2026 04:25

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Our View: Why the futile fines when drones can solve dumping?

The House last week passed a law providing for stiffer fines for fly-tipping but at the same time MPs cautioned that lax enforcement makes the legislation moot. Under the changes, the out-of-court fine issued by an inspector goes from €4,000 to €8,000, whereas the maximum fine issued by a chief inspector increases from €20,000 to […]

10.02.2026 04:20

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

EuroCOP Warns of “Collapse” in Social Dialogue Within Cyprus Police During EU Council Presidency

The European Confederation of Police (EuroCOP) has raised concerns over what it describes as a breakdown in social dialogue within the Cyprus Police, noting that the issue arises at a time when the Republic of Cyprus holds the rotating presidency of the EU Council. According to Alithia, EuroCOP outlined its concerns in a letter dated […]

09.02.2026 23:45

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Trump to travel to China first week of April, Politico reports

United States President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing during the first week of April for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Politico reported on Monday, citing three people familiar with the plan.

09.02.2026 22:43

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Lebanon’s Tripoli building collapse kills 15

The death toll from the collapse of residential buildings in the Lebanese city of Tripoli rose to 15 after search and rescue operations ended, Lebanon’s National News Agency said on Monday, citing the civil defence chief. Civil defence director general Imad Khreiss said rescue teams rescued eight people from the rubble of the collapsed buildings […]

09.02.2026 22:13

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UN hopes for new crossing points in Cyprus ‘as soon as possible’

The United Nations is hoping for new crossing points to open between Cyprus’ two sides “as soon as possible”, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Monday. He told journalists that envoy Maria Angela Holguin “continues to work with the two leaders, including to advance the agreed confidence-building measures, and in particular to open […]

09.02.2026 21:36

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Britain’s royal palace ready to support police if asked in case of Andrew’s links to Epstein

Britain’s royal palace is prepared to help police if approached in connection with former Prince Andrew’s links to late US financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a spokesperson said on Monday. King Charles has made clear “his profound concern” at allegations that continue to emerge regarding his brother Andrew’s conduct, the palace spokesperson said. “While […]

09.02.2026 21:16

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Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions at congressional deposition, lawmakers say

Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions at a deposition before the United States House’s Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Monday, according to lawmakers, drawing criticism from both Republican and Democratic members of the committee. Maxwell, who was found guilty in 2021 for her role in helping Epstein sexually abuse teenage […]

09.02.2026 21:14

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cypriot MEP Warns EU–MERCOSUR Deal Threatens Food Standards and Traditional Products

Cyprus MEP Yiorgos Georgiou (AKEL) has warned that the EU–MERCOSUR trade agreement will create severe unfair‑competition conditions and undermine both EU food‑safety standards and the survival of traditional Cypriot products. He also criticized the Republic for failing to secure protections for halloumi while other member states have already shielded their own goods. Speaking ahead of […]

09.02.2026 21:00

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US to turn over 2 Nato command posts to Europeans, military source says

The United States will turn over two of Nato’s major command posts – in Naples, Italy and Norfolk, Virginia – to European officers, a military source told Reuters on Monday. The move is in keeping with US President Donald Trump’s demands that European nations take more responsibility for their own security. His administration has called […]

09.02.2026 20:41

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