Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Fire brigade reports 94 per cent of fires due to human factor

The total number of fires rose by 6.51 per cent last year, while estimated losses climbed to €134.6 million, largely driven by a devastating summer wildfire in the foothills of Limassol, according to figures released on Friday by the fire brigade. More than 94 per cent of fires were attributed to man-made factors. The brigade […]

27.02.2026 14:11

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Real Madrid face Man City again in Champions League knockouts

Manchester City were drawn against Real Madrid in the Champions League knockout phase for the sixth time since the 2019-20 season after the draw for the last 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals was made on Friday. The two clubs have already faced each other once in the group stage, with City coming from behind to win […]

27.02.2026 14:02

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EU fast-tracks contentious trade deal with South America’s Mercosur

The European Union will provisionally apply a contentious free trade agreement with South American bloc Mercosur to ensure it secures first-mover advantage, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday. The European Union normally waits for approval of its free trade agreements by EU governments and the European Parliament. However, EU lawmakers voted […]

27.02.2026 13:58

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus lawmakers seek curbs on foreign property purchases amid surge in sales

Lawmakers are examining ways to curb foreign purchases of land and buildings after new figures showed a sharp rise in property sales to non‑Cypriots in government‑controlled areas. Parliament’s Interior Committee is awaiting official data from the Interior Ministry, but a briefing submitted by the Association of Assistant Real Estate Agents reported that roughly 18,000 sale […]

27.02.2026 13:37

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US allows some embassy staff to leave Israel, citing safety risks

The US will permit non-emergency government personnel and family members to leave Israel over safety risks, the US Embassy in Jerusalem said on Friday, amid growing concerns about the risk of a military conflict with Iran. The embassy did not elaborate on the safety risks leading to the “authorized departure”, which allows affected personnel to […]

27.02.2026 13:36

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Venezuela suspends 19 oil, gas production-sharing contracts signed under Maduro, sources say

Venezuela’s oil ministry has suspended 19 oil production-sharing contracts with private companies signed under the administration of President Nicolas Maduro, four sources with knowledge of the move told Reuters on Thursday. The suspension has had no impact on the country’s oil and gas output so far, the sources said. State oil giant PDVSA is selling […]

27.02.2026 13:33

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cinderella: The Pantomime sees Premiere Group return to Cyprus stage

Cinderella’s charming tale is coming to life in a large-scale theatrical performance by the Premiere Group. Polemidia Municipal Theatre is getting ready to present a show for old and young on March 7 and 8, bringing Cinderella: The Pantomime to the stage. And, it is in English! With a much-anticipated return, Premiere Group celebrates not […]

27.02.2026 13:30

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Vassilico Cement board to meet over constitutional changes, EGM

Vassilico Cement Works Public Company Ltd on Friday announced that its board of directors will convene to discuss fundamental changes to the company’s governing structure. Specifically, the board of directors is scheduled to meet on Monday, March 9, 2026, with the primary purpose of considering the amendment of the firm’s memorandum of association. During the […]

27.02.2026 13:29

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Jailed PKK boss says laws needed in Turkey peace process

Jailed militant leader Abdullah Ocalan said on Friday that peace-related laws were needed for a transition to democratic integration in Turkey, in a statement read out a year after he called on his Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) to end its decades-old insurgency and disband. That landmark call fuelled hopes for an end to a conflict […]

27.02.2026 13:15

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

President to address annual shipping gala in Limassol

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) will hold its annual gala dinner on March 6 at the Four Seasons hotel in Limassol, bringing together the political and industry leadership of one of the island’s most strategic sectors.  Established in 2009, the event has evolved into the flagship gathering of the Cyprus shipping community, offering a platform for dialogue between the state […]

27.02.2026 12:42

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Alpha Bank income boosted by AstroBank acquisition in Cyprus

Alpha Bank reported net profits of €943.3 million for 2025 and announced a €519 million distribution to shareholders, marking what the lender described as a decisive year for its strategy and growth trajectory. “The 2025 was a decisive year for Alpha Bank, marking the successful completion of the three-year strategic plan that began in 2023,” […]

27.02.2026 12:37

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Over 50 international football teams chose Ayia Napa for training

Over 50 international football teams have chosen Ayia Napa for their training camps and pre-season preparations, its mayor said on Friday. This is a “vote of confidence in our sports infrastructure,” mayor Christos Zannetou said. He described the choice of Ayia Napa as a significant honour and a strong vote of confidence in the region’s […]

27.02.2026 12:25

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Guest recipes with LIDL Food Academy

Egg-Lemon Soup with Minced Chicken For the meatballs500g minced chicken60g bread crumbs (fresh or toast)80g glazed rice2 eggs (separated into egg whites and yolks)1 small onion, grated on a fine grater1 small carrot, grated on a fine grater2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon Himalayan salt1 teaspoon black pepperFlourFor the broth600ml chicken or […]

27.02.2026 12:20

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Man loses €6,860 in phone scam by caller posing as Revolut official

A 50‑year‑old man lost €6,860 after being duped by a caller who claimed to be a Revolut employee, police said Friday. According to investigators, the man received a call on his mobile phone that appeared on the screen as “Revolut Bank.” The caller told him there was suspicious activity on his account and that third […]

27.02.2026 12:13

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus ATM withdrawals hit €2.5bn as average transaction rises

Withdrawals from Cyprus’ 405 automated teller machines (ATMs) reached €2.5 billion in the first half of 2025, according to data published by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), with higher average transactions offsetting a decline in overall volume. The CBC said the total number of withdrawals fell compared with the same period in 2024. However, […]

27.02.2026 12:04

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Two Cypriot teams to compete in Champions League from 2027

Two teams from Cyprus will compete in Champions League from 2027, after the country secured its place in the top 15 of Uefa’s club coefficient rankings despite Omonia’s exit from the Conference League at the hands of Croatian side Rijeka on Thursday night. Results elsewhere, including aggregate defeats for Scottish champions Celtic against German side […]

27.02.2026 11:56

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Foreign missions back education as confidence-building measure in Cyprus

Education was presented as a practical confidence-building measure during a diplomatic briefing held this week at the Home for Cooperation in Nicosia, bringing together ambassadors and representatives from a range of foreign missions. The event, hosted by the German ambassador Hans Peter-Jugel and the director of the association for historical dialogue and research (AHDR) Loizos […]

27.02.2026 11:55

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Eurobank Cyprus profits rise as lender consolidates island presence

Eurobank posted a net profit of €1.36 billion in 2025, beating its targets and outlining an ambitious 2026–2028 business plan focused on higher returns and increased shareholder distributions. “In 2025, we surpassed all the goals set for the year, achieving remarkable organic growth in loans, deposits, and assets under management,” said Fokion Karavias. The bank […]

27.02.2026 11:46

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Which governments own the most Bitcoin—and how they got it

The United States government is one of the largest Bitcoin holders on Earth—not because Congress voted to create a strategic reserve, but because federal agents have spent a decade seizing cryptocurrency from criminals. Drug dealers, hackers, ransomware operators, and money launderers accumulated Bitcoin through illicit activity. Law enforcement tracked them down and confiscated their digital […]

27.02.2026 11:39

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Hairdresser serving life sentence for murder seeks retrial

Convicted murderer Doros Theofanous, known as ‘the hairdresser’, has filed an application to reopen or annul his conviction, citing new sworn testimony that challenges the credibility of a key prosecution witness, it emerged on Friday. Theofanous’ lawyers argue that fresh evidence undermines the testimony that was central to his conviction more than a decade ago. […]

27.02.2026 11:36

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Former MLS forward Twellman calls for concussion protocols ahead of World Cup

Former MLS MVP Taylor Twellman wants Fifa to implement mandatory concussion substitution rules worldwide, warning that inconsistent protocols among the 48 nations competing in this year’s World Cup could put players at risk. “Quite honestly, Fifa should have a concussion sub universal in all the leagues around the world,” he told Reuters. The 45-year-old broadcaster, […]

27.02.2026 11:30

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Lidl Cyprus: 12-year community support delivers €1.3m to Anti-Cancer Society

The recent ‘Under the Lights of Love’ anniversary dinner held at the Landmark Nicosia marked the culmination of an initiative that began over the Christmas period. Lidl Cyprus covered nearly all the event’s expenses, ensuring the €42,900 proceeds from ticket sales went to supporting the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society. The event’s success came on the heels […]

27.02.2026 11:30

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Bicommunal response to foot and mouth outbreak praised

Turkish Cypriot opposition political party CTP deputy leader Erkut Sahali on Friday praised the bicommunal nature of the response to the recent outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the Larnaca district, with the Turkish Cypriot authorities having donated 60,000 doses of the disease’s vaccine so far. “Sometimes, the reality imposed by life instantly takes […]

27.02.2026 11:20

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Seven arrested overnight during nationwide police operations

Seven people were arrested for offences including driving without a licence, ignoring a uniformed officer’s instructions, traffic violations, illegal employment, and unlawful residency on Thursday night, police said on Friday. Police conducted organised patrols across urban areas, stopping 234 vehicles, checking 274 drivers and passengers, and inspecting 29 premises, resulting in three complaints for operating […]

27.02.2026 11:16

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