Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Kansas sued over new transgender ID and bathroom law

Two transgender men in Kansas filed a lawsuit on Friday seeking to strike down a new state law that invalidated the driver’s licenses and birth certificates of more than 1,000 transgender people. The American Civil Liberties Union is representing the plaintiffs, who claim in the lawsuit, filed in Kansas state court, that the law violates […]

27.02.2026 21:22

22 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

No evidence yet of foreign service link in terrorism case

Investigations into the case of two people arrested on suspicion of terrorism after allegedly monitoring and photographing sites of foreign interest in Cyprus have so far found no evidence that they were acting on behalf of foreign intelligence services, police spokesman Vyron Vyronas said on Friday. “We do not have such indications at this stage, […]

27.02.2026 21:08

23 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Trump raises prospect of ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba, says Rubio in talks

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday raised the prospect of a “friendly takeover” of Cuba, telling reporters at the White House that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was dealing with the issue at a “very high level.” “The Cuban government is talking with us, and they’re in a big deal of trouble,” Trump said as […]

27.02.2026 21:06

22 0

Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus reports no new foot‑and‑mouth cases as testing and culling continue

No new cases of foot‑and‑mouth disease have been detected in Cyprus, a development veterinary officials described  as encouraging. Sotiria Georgiadou, senior officer and spokesperson for the Veterinary Services, said sampling continues in the three‑ and 10‑kilometer surveillance zones around the infected area, as well as in other locations. Speaking at the ZINON Coordination Center in […]

27.02.2026 21:00

24 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Paphos infrastructure projects progressing without setbacks

Major infrastructure projects in the Paphos district are progressing smoothly and without setbacks, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Friday during a meeting at the Paphos Chamber of Commerce and Industry. After the meeting, Vafeades thanked the chamber for the invitation and reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to keeping stakeholders informed and involved in ongoing projects. […]

27.02.2026 21:00

22 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Foreigners report higher discrimination in Cyprus, Eurostat finds

Foreigners in Cyprus are three times more likely than Cypriots to report discrimination when accessing public services, according to data published on Friday by Eurostat. “At EU level, data show that in 2024, people born abroad felt discriminated against to a greater extent than people born in their country of residence, in all social contexts […]

27.02.2026 20:48

22 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

NASA shakes up moon program with new test mission before astronaut lunar landing

NASA is adding a spacecraft docking test to its Artemis moon program before landing its first astronauts on the moon in over half a century, overhauling the flagship U.S. moon effort amid mounting delays and competitive pressure from China. The new Artemis mission in Earth’s orbit, planned for 2027 and involving lunar landers from Elon […]

27.02.2026 20:30

20 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Netflix surges as investors cheer decision to exit Warner Bros race

Netflix jumped more than 10% on Friday as investors applauded its decision to exit the race for Warner Bros Discovery, a months-long bidding war with Paramount Skydance for some of Hollywood’s most prized assets. Netflix declined to match Paramount’s latest $31 per share bid or raise its offer of $27.75 a share for Warner Bros’s […]

27.02.2026 19:57

21 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Neighbourhood police boosted with 17 new officers

The neighbourhood police unit has been strengthened with the addition of 17 new officers, marking a 50 per cent increase in staff, the police communications branch announced on Friday. The move forms part of broader efforts to modernise the Cyprus police and reinforce community-level law enforcement. The new officers will assume their duties immediately and […]

27.02.2026 19:45

21 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

A night of velvet songs

An evening of vocal lyricism fast approaches in the capital as internationally acclaimed Cypriot performer and songwriter Vakia Stavrou returns for one final evening at Ktirio 53. Right before the singer continues her journey abroad for her upcoming concerts across Europe, Asia and Latin America, she gears up for a Night(s) in Velvet, as her […]

27.02.2026 19:32

24 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Bill Clinton to lawmakers investigating Epstein: ‘I saw nothing’

Bill Clinton told lawmakers on Friday that he “saw nothing that gave me pause” when he spent time with Jeffrey Epstein, as the former president gave closed-door testimony about his relationship with the late sex offender. In a prepared statement, Clinton told the House of Representatives Oversight Committee that he would not have flown on […]

27.02.2026 19:31

27 0

Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus president says new crossing points must serve both communities

Any new crossing points on the island must benefit both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, President Nikos Christodoulides has said, signaling readiness to open all four locations previously agreed during expanded Cyprus talks. Asked about Nicosia’s mayor proposing a new crossing in Kaimakli, Christodoulides said the goal is not to open a point that serves […]

27.02.2026 18:45

25 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Tram derails in central Milan, at least one dead

One person was killed and at least 20 were injured on Friday when a tram derailed in central Milan, according to a Reuters witness. The tram came off the tracks in the afternoon in Vittorio Veneto street. Five ambulances were at the scene, while civil protection teams set up a tent to assist the injured. […]

27.02.2026 18:44

24 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus urged to back EU ban on lead ammunition

Cyprus is facing growing pressure to support a proposed EU ban on lead in hunting cartridges and fishing weights, as environmental groups call on the government to back the measure under the bloc’s REACH framework. REACH Regulation is the EU’s regulatory system for managing chemical risks. It aims to protect human health and the environment, […]

27.02.2026 18:43

24 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Man arrested after 11kg cannabis seizure

A 32-year-old man was arrested during a police operation on Friday after approximately 11 kilograms of cannabis were found in his possession. According to police, the operation was launched following information that the man had received a parcel from a courier company. He was then stopped while driving his vehicle, and officers carried out a […]

27.02.2026 18:38

28 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

IAEA report says Iran must allow inspections, points at Isfahan

The U.N. nuclear watchdog issued a confidential report on Friday urging Iran to let it inspect all its nuclear sites and pointing at Isfahan as a place of interest because of a new enrichment plant and near-bomb-grade uranium that was stored there. The report was sent to members of the International Atomic Energy Agency ahead […]

27.02.2026 18:33

23 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Paralympics-More nations skip Milano Cortina opening ceremony as boycott grows

A week before the Paralympics open in Verona, a growing list of countries plans to skip the ceremony in protest at the inclusion of Russian athletes under their own flag, an escalating boycott that threatens to overshadow the start of the Games. The International Paralympic Committee has allocated 10 combined slots to Russian and Belarusian […]

27.02.2026 18:18

21 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Bitcoin rejected at $68K as bearish pressure persists while protocol reports 850M tokens sold

Bitcoin’s latest attempt to reclaim higher ground stalled near the $68,000–$70,000 region, reinforcing caution among traders who argue that the broader bearish structure remains intact. While short-term rebounds have generated optimism, analysts note that key technical levels continue to act as resistance. At the same time, development activity within decentralized finance persists, with Mutuum Finance […]

27.02.2026 18:10

20 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

UK set to approve Leonardo military helicopter contract

Britain’s finance minister Rachel Reevesis set to award a contract to Italian defence company Leonardo LDOF.MI to build a new fleet of military helicopters, a Treasury source said on Friday. Without a new contract, Leonardo had said it could shut Britain’s last military helicopter manufacturing site, in Yeovil, southwest England, threatening the jobs of the […]

27.02.2026 18:05

19 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Police probe alleged mass dog killings at Paphos shelter

Paphos police are investigating allegations that multiple dogs were illegally killed at a private shelter, with a formal complaint triggering a criminal probe. The complaint, made public by municipal councillor Kyriakos Savvas on Friday, alleges that dogs were put down on five separate dates between January 27 and February 16, including claims that 40 animals […]

27.02.2026 17:54

22 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Greece’s ex-finance minister Varoufakis charged over use of ecstasy decades ago

Greece’s former finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, a self-declared “erratic” Marxist, has been charged with promoting drug use after he publicly admitted to having popped an ecstasy pill nearly four decades ago, his party said. The economics professor, who infuriated euro zone partners with his unconventional style and lectures during bailout negotiations at the peak of […]

27.02.2026 17:51

22 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Former Turkish Cypriot Famagusta police chief back in court over ‘fake diploma scandal’

Former Turkish Cypriot Famagusta police chief Baris Sel appeared in court on Friday in the latest hearing of his trial regarding a master’s degree he obtained, allegedly under false pretences, from Morphou’s now infamous Cyprus Health and Social Sciences University (KSTU). He faces a total of 20 charges, and remains on bail, with his next […]

27.02.2026 17:48

22 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Central Bank of Cyprus launches tenders for IT security and cafeteria

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday announced two new public tenders, outlining procurement plans covering critical IT security infrastructure and in-house service provision. In its first announcement, the CBC launched Tender 02/2026 for the purchase of IT security services, seeking maintenance, system management and 24-hour monitoring of its Security Information and Event Management […]

27.02.2026 17:20

23 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

IT distributor Asbis reports record annual revenue of nearly $4 billion

Asbis Enterprises Plc announced on February 25, 2026, that it achieved a net profit of $75.3 million for the full year ending December 31, 2025, marking the best financial performance in the history of the company. The Cyprus-based IT distributor recorded record-breaking annual revenue of $3.86 billion, representing an increase of 28.4 per cent compared […]

27.02.2026 17:04

24 0