Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

The importance of sustaining dialogue

By Maria Angela Holguin As I have stated publicly on several occasions, changing the status quo for the benefit of all requires that the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot leaders build a different model of interaction and take necessary decisions that would demonstrate a genuine interest in resuming negotiations. I sincerely hope that the series […]

27.02.2026 17:00

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus tourism hits record levels in 2025, deputy minister says

Cyprus recorded the strongest tourism performance in its history in 2025, posting all‑time highs in arrivals and revenue, the country’s deputy tourism minister has said. Presenting the ministry’s annual review, Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis said the figures confirm tourism’s role as a key pillar of economic growth and resilience. Arrivals surpassed 4.5 million visitors for […]

27.02.2026 17:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Two arrested in Cyprus on terrorism charges

Two people have been arrested in Cyprus on terrorism charges, the police confirmed on Friday. A police representative informed the Cyprus Mail that the pair appeared in court on Friday morning and were both remanded in custody for five days. The representative said they were unable to provide any further information. News website Alpha, meanwhile, […]

27.02.2026 16:51

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Over 80kg of drugs destroyed following 530 cases in Limassol and Larnaca

More than 80 kilogrammes of drugs were destroyed on Thursday by the police drug squad, authorities said. The quantity related to narcotics seized during the investigation of a total of 530 cases in the Limassol and Larnaca districts. Ykan said the destruction procedures are organised and carried out at regular intervals in all districts. The […]

27.02.2026 16:49

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Spain alerts WHO of swine flu virus believed to have been transmitted between people

Spain has alerted the World Health Organisation of what it believes to be a person-to-person transmission of the swine flu virus in its A(H1N1)v variant, a spokesperson for health authorities in the Catalonia region confirmed to Reuters on Friday. In a later statement, the Catalan health department said the risk assessment for the population was […]

27.02.2026 16:48

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus shipping chamber meets with shipping deputy minister

The board of directors of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber on Friday met with Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis during a working lunch, in order to discuss the strategic direction of the country’s maritime sector. According to an announcement by the chamber, the meeting provided a platform for the maritime industry leadership to engage in high-level […]

27.02.2026 16:30

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

CSE to hold virtual interviews for market reps, announces exam results

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Friday announced the scheduling of online oral interviews for executives seeking certification as stock exchange representatives for remote members. The Council of the Exchange confirmed that the virtual sessions will take place on March 16, 2026, for professionals active in Investment Services Firms (ISFs) that hold membership in an […]

27.02.2026 16:17

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

75-year-old suspected of smuggling hay from the north amid FMD outbreak

The customs department, in cooperation with police, has launched an investigation into a 75-year-old individual for the illegal trafficking of hay and animal feed from the north. The inquiry follows an anonymous tip received on Thursday indicating the man was “likely transporting hay and animal feed” through unauthorised crossing points, customs spokesperson, George Constantinou, informed […]

27.02.2026 16:17

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Erhurman: No reason to say Mia Milia crossing would only benefit Turkish Cypriots

There is “no understandable reason” to say that a new crossing point in the eastern Nicosia suburb of Mia Milia would only benefit Turkish Cypriots, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Friday. “It is clear that the Mia Milia and Louroujina crossing points would benefit both Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots. Especially considering the […]

27.02.2026 16:13

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

A minute with: Andrew Sofos (Sofocleous) martial arts instructor

Where do you live?I live in Brookmans Park Hertfordshire with my wife of nearly 40 years Tatiana. What did you have for breakfast?Tea/Coffee Fruit, yogurt, poached eggs, Describe your perfect dayGoing for a morning walk in the local woods, meditating, training martial arts including Tai Chi, spending time with family and friends. Best book ever […]

27.02.2026 16:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Half of companies not paying employers’ liability insurance

Half of companies in Cyprus are not paying compulsory employers’ liability insurance, Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said. Responding to a written question put to him by Disy MP Nikos Georgiou, he said that a total of 66,711 entities were registered as employers in Cyprus at the end of last year, and that just 35,521 have […]

27.02.2026 15:58

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Peo throws support behind striking Turkish Cypriot Pepsi workers

Trade union Peo on Friday offered its support to the striking workers at Ektam, the north’s producer of Pepsi and other soft drinks, paying a visit to the picket line outside the factory as the strike enters its fourth week. Peo secretary-general Sotiroula Charalambous said after her visit that “the fight at Ektam does not […]

27.02.2026 15:49

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Petroleum product sales climb 11.2 per cent in January

Total petroleum product sales in Cyprus reached 118,460 tonnes in January, representing an 11.2 per cent increase compared to the same month in the previous year, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). A significant rise was observed in the provisions of marine gasoil, which skyrocketed by 175.3 per cent during this period. The aviation […]

27.02.2026 15:48

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Cyprus industrial output prices edge up in January

Cyprus’ industrial output price index reached 122.1 units in January 2026, marking a marginal annual increase of 0.2 per cent, according to the state statistical service (Cystat). This latest figure, which uses 2021 as a base year of 100 units, actually represented a monthly decrease of 0.6 per cent when compared to the levels recorded […]

27.02.2026 15:40

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus president says defense‑industry sector shows strong growth

Cyprus is seeing notable growth in its defense‑industry sector, President Nikos Christodoulides said Friday, pointing to rising investment and a stronger role in Europe’s security landscape. Speaking at the opening of the third international defense and security conference in Nicosia, Christodoulides said the country is becoming a meaningful contributor to the European defense ecosystem and […]

27.02.2026 15:30

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Erdogan asserts EEZs claims, lambasts Cyprus, Greece in UN letter

Turkey has challenged Cyprus, Greece and Egypt in a letter to the United Nations, reiterating its claims over maritime zones in the Eastern Mediterranean and defending its “Blue Homeland” doctrine. Ankara accused its neighbours of violating Turkey’s “unilaterally” declared Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and called into question Cyprus’ sovereign rights. The letter, submitted on 16 […]

27.02.2026 15:23

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Helicopter rescues two paddleboarders swept out to sea off Larnaca

Two paddleboarders were rescued off the coast of Pervolia on Friday after being swept out to sea, prompting activation of the national emergency response plan Nearchos. The joint rescue and coordination centre (JRCC) confirmed the operation began at 10.15am, when the two individuals were reported in danger. A helicopter from the 460th naval rescue squadron […]

27.02.2026 15:16

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Limassol firm offers full tourism management scholarship at Tepak

Destination Management Company Drakos DMC has announced that it is offering a full scholarship for a Master of Science in Tourism Management at the Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak). The financial award has a total value of €5,125 and is aimed at supporting young talent within the local industry. To apply for the funding or […]

27.02.2026 15:12

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Labour inspection drive to target fall protection and heat stress at worksites

The labour inspection department has announced a targeted inspection campaign at construction sites and other premises focusing on fall protection and heat stress. According to a statement, the campaign will be carried out during March, June, July, August and September. This year’s inspections will primarily concentrate on safeguarding workers from falls at construction sites, as […]

27.02.2026 15:10

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Iran talks end with no deal but potential signs of progress

The United States and Iran made progress in talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme on Thursday, mediator Oman said, but hours of negotiation ended with no sign of a breakthrough that could avert potential US strikes amid a massive military buildup. The two sides plan to resume negotiations soon after consultations in their countries’ capitals, with […]

27.02.2026 14:56

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Christodoulides stresses ‘common cultural identity’ with Italy in Mattarella meeting

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday said Cyprus and Italy share a “common cultural identity”, as he met the country’s President Sergio Mattarella at Rome’s Quirinal Palace. He made the comment with the pair set to jointly inaugurate a joint archaeological exhibition on the common culture of Cyprus and Italy, and added that the two countries […]

27.02.2026 14:42

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Helicopter search intensifies for missing mother of three in Paphos

Police have launched an extensive land and air operation to locate Kyriakoula Koutsavaki, 41, who was reported missing from her home in Paphos, after her car was found abandoned near the coast. In their statement issues on Friday, Paphos police said the woman was last seen at her residence at around 2.30am and has been […]

27.02.2026 14:23

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Court rejects Sykas bid to halt Disy ballot decision

The Limassol district court on Friday rejected an application by Nikos Sykas seeking a temporary injunction to block his party from reviewing a decision to exclude him from its parliamentary election ballot, ruling that the matter should proceed to a full hearing. The court declined to issue an interim order that would have prevented Disy’s […]

27.02.2026 14:20

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus to make sustainable tourism a priority for EU presidency, says minister

Sustainable and resilient tourism will be a key priority of the EU council presidency, Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis said on Friday, addressing a European conference in Nicosia on climate action and competitiveness in Mediterranean destinations. Addressing delegates, Koumis said tourism reflects its “strategic importance for economic growth, social cohesion and regional development, particularly for […]

27.02.2026 14:14

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