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Blaze ravages car showroom in Paphos

A fire in the early hours of Saturday caused extensive damage at a car showroom in Mesogi, Paphos, destroying a multitude of vehicles. Police said the blaze broke out at around 3.00am in the company’s open lot. Preliminary examinations show that eight cars, 11 motorcycles, three electric golf buggies and a jet ski were damaged […]

17.01.2026 10:22

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New performances on The Other Era

Following the warm response from the audience, Fantastical Theatre presents a new cycle of performances of the theatrical reading The Other Era at the Hampis Municipal Museum of Printmaking in Nicosia. This January and February, Magda Kitromilidou’s narrative returns to the stage under the direction of Magdalena Zira. The Greek-language theatrical readings will take place […]

17.01.2026 10:00

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Death toll in Iran protests over 3,000, rights group says

More than 3,000 people have died in Iran’s nationwide protests, rights activists said on Saturday, while a “very slight rise” in internet activity was reported in the country after an eight-day blackout. The US-based HRANA group said it had verified 3,090 deaths, including 2,885 protesters, after residents said the crackdown appeared to have broadly quelled protests for now […]

17.01.2026 09:26

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A cloudy, wet weekend

Today the weather will be mainly cloudy, with local rain and possible brief isolated storms, mainly after noon. Snow or sleet is expected on the higher peaks of Troodos. Winds will initially be variable, weak, 3 Beaufort, to gradually become northwesterly to northeasterly and later mainly northerly to northeasterly, weak to moderate, 3 to 4 […]

17.01.2026 09:16

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Cyprus Business Now: tourism, overnight stays, Finance Minister, CBC, renewables

Business & Economy wrap-up from the day before Cyprus witnessed a significant surge in tourism activity as the European Union reached a historic 3.08 billion nights spent at accommodation establishments in 2025. According to a Eurostat report released on Friday, the island’s tourism sector has experienced substantial growth, outperforming several regional averages. In a comparison […]

17.01.2026 09:02

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Cyprus hails US ‘Board of Peace’ team for Gaza

Cyprus has welcomed the US announcement on phase two of the Gaza Peace Plan, saying that it is a vital step in enabling the transition to the stabilisation efforts.  “Cyprus welcomes the US announcement on the phase two of the Gaza Peace Plan, including the establishment of the Palestinian technocratic committee. This is a vital […]

17.01.2026 09:01

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Carrick faces first test as United boss in Manchester derby showdown

Michael Carrick will step into the dugout as Manchester United’s interim manager for the first time in Saturday’s Manchester derby at Old Trafford, tasked with steadying a side that has stumbled through another bleak winter. United are seventh in the table with one win in their last six league matches and last week’s FA Cup […]

17.01.2026 09:00

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European cybersecurity projects to be showcased in Cyprus

An event aimed at strengthening cybersecurity in Cyprus and translating European research into real-world operations will take place on January 23, 2026, as part of the CY-TRUST project. The event, titled “From Awareness to Operations: Building Trustworthy and Accessible Cybersecurity for Europe,” is being organised under the auspices of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and […]

17.01.2026 08:00

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US names Rubio, Tony Blair, Kushner to Gaza board under Trump’s plan

The White House on Friday announced some members of a so-called “Board of Peace” that is to supervise the temporary governance of Gaza, which has been under a fragile ceasefire since October. The names include U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and […]

17.01.2026 07:56

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EU carbon tax revenue triples in six years reaching €51 billion

Revenue from carbon dioxide related taxes across the European Union experienced a surge between 2017 and 2023, climbing from €15 billion to €51 billion. According to Eurostat, these levies, which are strictly applied to the carbon content of fossil fuels, have become a significantly larger portion of the total energy tax landscape. The share of […]

17.01.2026 07:30

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EU farm workforce shrinks as agriculture share falls sharply

The share of workers employed in agriculture across the European Union fell from 5.2 per cent in 2013 to 3.9 per cent in 2023, reflecting a decade-long decline in farm employment. This trend is highlighted in the latest edition of ‘Key figures on the European food chain 2025’, published by Eurostat this week. The publication […]

17.01.2026 06:30

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Adverse weather cuts Cypriot honey output

Honey production in Cyprus has fallen by as much as 30 per cent in recent years of adverse weather, reflecting mounting pressure on the island’s beekeeping sector from environmental stress, the agricultural department said on Friday. Senior agricultural officer Lysandros Lysandrides said prolonged drought and heat have reduced average honey yields per hive by at […]

17.01.2026 04:24

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Our View: Parliamentary immunity is a shield abused

Deputies decided to deal with the issue of their so-called parliamentary immunity, after the allegations of violent behaviour made against Disy deputy Nikos Sykas by his partner. It was not the first time parliamentary immunity has been discussed inconclusively, deputies content to show some theoretical interest, with no intention of action. Their primary concern is […]

17.01.2026 04:20

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North plans to create own credit card system

Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel on Friday announced plans for the north to create its own credit card system. Speaking at a joint press conference with Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz, he said the system will be entirely local and “will only be valid in the TRNC”. “Supporting this card with campaigns will accelerate […]

16.01.2026 21:54

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Cyprus ‘the most important element of Greek foreign policy’

Cyprus is “the most important element of Greek foreign policy”, Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said on Friday. Addressing his country’s parliament, he said that the island constitutes “the immediate and major priority of our national foreign policy” and that it “will never be abandoned”. “In this term, informal discussions on the resolution of the […]

16.01.2026 21:28

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Iranian embassy rejects protest claims in Cyprus with counter-narrative

The Iranian embassy in Nicosia has issued a statement rejecting allegations of a violent crackdown on protesters inside Iran, describing recent unrest as a foreign-directed terrorist campaign and accusing demonstrators of “amplifying misinformation”. The material was circulated to media outlets after the Cyprus Mail reported on protests staged by the Iranian diaspora in Cyprus, where […]

16.01.2026 20:51

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Photo exhibition looks at everyday lives of Cypriots

The photos taken by more than 100 Greek and Turkish Cypriots are part of a Nicosia exhibition currently being held in the Buffer Zone. Through Ordinary Eyes is currently on view at the Ledra Street venue located in between the two checkpoints. Curated by Haris Pellapaisiotis and Ayşegül Salamis Şentuğ‑Tuğyan, the exhibition captures the reflective […]

16.01.2026 19:38

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Half of planned smart meters have already been installed

Half of the smart electricity meters which the electricity authority (EAC) had aimed to install have now been installed, Marios Pappoutis, the transmission system operator’s assistant network operator said on Friday. He made the comment during told a summit of the international renewable energy agency (Irena) in Abu Dhabi, with the installation of smart meters […]

16.01.2026 19:33

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Social support body ‘never’ received cash donation, Keravnos says

The social support body never received any donations in cash, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Friday, as the government continues to face criticism over a video widely shared on social media last week linking it to alleged campaign finance violations on the part of President Nikos Christodoulides and his associates. “The accountant-general, the auditor-general, […]

16.01.2026 19:11

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Cypriot MEP Geadi signs no-confidence motion against von der Leyen

Cypriot member of the European parliament Geadis Geadi has signed a motion of no confidence against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, which is set to be voted upon by MEPs on Monday. Geadi, who belongs to Elam, is one of 109 MEPs to have signed the motion, with high profile cosignatories including French […]

16.01.2026 19:02

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Hare poachers flee capture following pursuit in buffer zone

Game service officers launched an operation on Thursday evening after reports of gunfire and illegal hare hunting in the buffer zone between Mammari and Denia. According to a press release issued on Friday, the service mobilised two patrols shortly after 6pm, after a tip off that hares were being hunted by individuals on motorcycles. Officers […]

16.01.2026 19:01

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Next big altcoin to hit $1? This new crypto shows 300% growth since 2025

Markets often begin pricing future utilities long before the utility itself goes live. This pattern is common in DeFi, where protocols may not have users yet but already trade at values based on expected cash flows. Tokens with incoming lending or yield functions are especially prone to re-pricing during these anticipation windows. A new cheap […]

16.01.2026 18:10

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Ioannou promises to work to solve EU’s ‘rapidly worsening housing problem’

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou on Friday promised that during Cyprus’ six-month term as the holder of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency, he will work to solve the bloc’s “rapidly worsening housing problem”. He said the issue of affordable housing impacts all 27 of the EU’s member states and “has emerged as one […]

16.01.2026 18:03

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Operating electricity grid on small island a ‘particular challenge’

Operating an electricity grid on a small island is a “particular challenge”, Marios Pappoutis, the transmission system operator’s assistant network operator said on Friday. “The operation of the grid on a small, isolated island constitutes a particular challenge in itself. Maintaining the balance between supply and demand, and by extension the frequency of the system, […]

16.01.2026 17:35

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