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Mystery of Russian diplomat’s ‘suicide’ deepens amid alleged spy links

The death of a Russian embassy employee found hanged in his office in Nicosia on Monday has intensified international scrutiny, as investigative outlets and foreign media publish extensive links to Russian intelligence services. Anton Panov, also identified in some reports as Alexei Panov, was found dead last Thursday inside the Russian embassy compound. Cypriot police […]

16.01.2026 11:55

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Cyprus posts second highest annual industrial growth across Europe

Cyprus emerged as one of the leading industrial performers in the European Union in November 2025, recording a substantial 10.5 per cent increase in output compared to the same month the previous year. According to initial estimates from Eurostat, the island secured the second-highest annual growth rate across the entire bloc, trailing only Ireland. This […]

16.01.2026 11:45

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Cyprus among lowest performers in EU for renewable electricity use

Renewable energy sources supplied 47.5 per cent of gross electricity consumption in the European Union in 2024, with Cyprus recording one of the lowest shares in the bloc, according to Eurostat. The EU-wide figure marked a 2.1 percentage point increase from 2023 and represents an increase of almost 30 percentage points since 2004, when renewables […]

16.01.2026 11:31

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Cypriot artist Della wins Music Moves Europe Award

Cypriot artist Della was among the winners of this year’s Music Moves Europe Awards (MME Awards), announced on Thursday night at Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) in Groningen, the Netherlands. The MME Awards are co-funded by the European Commission’s Creative Europe programme, and mark a prestigious recognition for emerging artists, those “shaping the sound of Europe today […]

16.01.2026 11:30

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Turkish VP reiterates two state solution during north visit

Turkish vice president Cevdet Yilmaz has restated Ankara’s position that the Cyprus issue can only be resolved through the coexistence of two separate states on the island, during a visit to the north. Speaking on arrival at Tymbou (Ercan) airport late on Thursday, in joint statements with Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel, Yilmaz said […]

16.01.2026 11:16

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Dark horses or also-rans? Australian Open short on genuine contenders

The Australian Open may crown Jannik Sinner champion for a third straight year or hand Carlos Alcaraz a career Grand Slam, but lurking in the shadows are a handful of players grappling with harsh truths about their title chances at Melbourne Park. Novak Djokovic’s quest for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title appears a long […]

16.01.2026 10:41

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Cyprus hotel sector sees ‘environment of stability’ after solid 2025 season

Occupancy levels across Cyprus’ hotel sector in 2025 broadly matched those recorded a year earlier and, in some cases, edged slightly higher, reinforcing a second consecutive year of stable performance, according to the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe). Its president, Thanos Michaelides said that maintaining similar results over two successive seasons has helped create a more […]

16.01.2026 10:38

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Chelsea working to contain illness in squad ahead of Brentford clash

Chelsea are working to ensure that more players are not affected by an illness that has sidelined Liam Delap and Jamie Gittens as well as some staff members ahead of their Premier League meeting with Brentford, head coach Liam Rosenior said.. Striker Delap and winger Gittens missed Chelsea’s 3-2 League Cup loss in the first […]

16.01.2026 10:38

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Supermarkets to remain open on Saturday

Supermarkets will remain open on Saturday despite the day being declared a public holiday for the funeral of former president George Vassiliou, its association said on Friday. Head of the Pancyprian Supermarkets Association Andreas Hadjiadamou said the private sector would operate as normal, including supermarkets. He said there would be no change to working arrangements, […]

16.01.2026 10:37

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Tottenham’s Richarlison out for seven weeks with hamstring injury

Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison will be sidelined for almost two months with a hamstring injury, coach Thomas Frank said on Thursday, dealing a blow to the club’s attacking options ahead of Saturday’s London derby at home to West Ham United. The Brazilian’s absence is a significant setback with the forward having scored seven goals and […]

16.01.2026 10:35

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Envoy briefs Security Council on UN reports for Cyprus

The Security Council was briefed on Thursday night behind closed doors on the UN chief’s two reports on Cyprus, covering his good offices mission and Unficyp’s mandate. The UN secretary-general’s special representative in Cyprus and head of Unficyp Κhassim Diagne refrained from elaborating on his briefing. “We are still at a premature stage,” he said. […]

16.01.2026 10:26

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Cyprus joins new EU-funded initiative to modernise tourism SMEs

The implementation of the EU-funded ReTour programme, designed to strengthen the resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism sector across the Mediterranean, has officially begun, including in Cyprus. According to an announcement by the Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI), the project, titled ‘Creating Resilient SMEs in the Tourism Sector (ReTour)’, is led by […]

16.01.2026 10:17

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Upcoming films to watch in Larnaca

Weekly film nights are taking place in Larnaca thanks to the Larnaca Cinema Society, which continues to bring independent world films to the coastal city. Every Monday night, the Municipal Theatre of Larnaca (G Lykourgos Theatre) fills with cinephiles who show up to enjoy film screenings. A selection of films will be presented at the […]

16.01.2026 10:00

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UK foreign office issues travel advice for Cyprus

The UK foreign office has issued travel advice for at least 18 countries in the Middle East, including Cyprus, due to “a heightened risk of regional tension”, particularly regarding Iran. “There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts,” the foreign office said. The warning was […]

16.01.2026 09:56

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Dubai air taxis to begin commercial flights by year-end, Transport Authority says

Electric air taxis developed by Joby Aviation are set to begin commercial operations in Dubai by the end of this year, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority Chairman Mattar Al Tayer said on Friday. Joby Aviation conducted the first test flight of its fully electric air taxi in the emirate in June 2025, a major milestone […]

16.01.2026 09:54

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The one thing everyone keeps Googling about Cyprus

What’s Google’s number one search term relating to Cyprus? Take a guess, go on… Is it halloumi? Could it be politics? Perhaps, given that most of our planet is in the depths of winter, the world is searching for ‘Cyprus holidays’? (It is. As winter bites across the northern hemisphere, millions are planning their next […]

16.01.2026 09:30

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One in hospital after student punch-up involving mother

One person ended up in hospital after a series of fights among female students in Paphos, it was made known on Friday. The incidents happened on Tuesday, when two students got into an argument outside their high school in Paphos. Reporter said two girls aged 15 and 14 had been arguing during breaktime and that […]

16.01.2026 09:12

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Police arrest seven in overnight operations

Seven individuals were arrested overnight in the framework of police operations to crack down on crime and enhance the sense of security among the public. Two were arrested in Limassol for theft and one on a pending warrant. In Larnaca, one person was arrested for possession of drugs and another on a pending warrant, while […]

16.01.2026 09:03

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Canada, China set for ‘historic’ gains from new partnership, Carney says

Canada and China are forging a new strategic partnership that promises “historic” gains by leveraging on each other’s strengths, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday. The first Canadian prime minister to visit China since 2017, Carney was on a mission to rebuild ties with Canada’s second-largest trading partner after […]

16.01.2026 08:32

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Kinisis Ventures portfolios show strong operational maturity

Kinisis Ventures closed the final quarter of 2025 with its Fund I and Fund II portfolios demonstrating significant operational maturity and disciplined execution across the technology spectrum, ranging from artificial intelligence to biomaterials. According to the venture capital firm’s year-end review, the period was defined by a transition toward sustainable revenue generation and clearer paths […]

16.01.2026 08:30

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Two trapped in car after Paphos accident

Two people were hospitalised on Thursday evening after being trapped in their vehicle following an accident in Paphos. The fire brigade was notified of the accident at 7.05pm and sent a rescue vehicle to release the trapped passengers. Both people were placed on stretchers and handed over to the ambulance service. They are being treated […]

16.01.2026 08:14

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House fires in Paphos and Larnaca, all residents safe

The roof of a stone-built house in Pano Arodes, Paphos, caught fire on Thursday night, believed to have been caused by a faulty chimney. The residents managed to exit the building safely. The fire brigade was notified of the incident at 9.21pm and sent three fire trucks to extinguish the fire. It was placed under […]

16.01.2026 08:08

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Young man arrested for drug possession, tried to escape check

A 21-year-old was arrested on Thursday evening in Larnaca for possession of drugs, after trying to avoid a police check. At round 8.50pm, Aradippou police were investigating a complaint that young people were causing a disturbance in Tsiakkilero area. During investigations, police officers approached a parked car, in which a person was sitting in the […]

16.01.2026 07:57

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Euro area international trade surplus falls to €9.90 billion in November

The euro area recorded a €9.90 billion surplus in trade in goods with the rest of the world in November 2025, according to Eurostat, as declining exports of manufactured goods outweighed a significant improvement in the energy sector’s performance. This surplus represents a notable decrease from the €15.40 billion recorded in November 2024, reflecting a […]

16.01.2026 07:50

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