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Ustel denies claims he took £300k bribe to build cable car in Kyrenia

The north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel on Thursday denied claims that he had taken a bribe of £300,000 to help facilitate the construction of a cable car in Kyrenia. The claim had been made by social media journalist Serdinc Maypa, who released a sound recording of a telephone conversation in which an unnamed businessman made […]

26.02.2026 17:40

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EAC customer service centres to close Friday morning due to work stoppage

Customer service centres and offices of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) will remain closed from 7.45am to 10am on Friday, February 27, due to a work stoppage announced by the organisation’s four trade unions, the authority said on Thursday. The EAC announced that public services will resume after 10am, stressing that the work stoppage […]

26.02.2026 17:38

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Palmas heralds Syops reform with pay rises and extended service

The government tabled legislation on Thursday to substantially upgrade the institution of contract soldiers (Syops) extending their service life, improving pay and creating clear pathways for promotion, in a bid to stabilise staffing and operational readiness of the national guard. The bill was presented to the House defence committee by Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas, who […]

26.02.2026 17:18

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Justice Ministry Introduces Automated Phone System to Improve Public Service

The Justice and Public Order Ministry has launched a new automated telephone centre designed to speed up and streamline how citizens contact its services, the ministry said in a statement. The system uses IVR technology — Interactive Voice Response — to route calls directly to the appropriate department. Officials say the upgrade is intended to […]

26.02.2026 17:00

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‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ as police probe continues into missing TNT

The defence ministry is awaiting police findings it hopes will conclude the investigation into 13.6 kilograms of TNT that went missing during a national guard training exercise, Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas announced on Thursday. Speaking after fresh scrutiny of the case, Palmas said the police remained the critical factor in locating the missing explosives. “The […]

26.02.2026 16:50

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Cyprus bank deposits fall by €850m in sharp January decline

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Thursday reported a sharp net decrease of €851.2 million in total deposits for January 2026, even as annual loan growth accelerated. According to the CBC’s latest MFIs deposits and loans statistics report, total deposits in January 2026 recorded a net decrease of €851.2 million, compared with a net […]

26.02.2026 16:30

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Almost 8,000 died on migration routes in 2025 but toll likely far higher

Almost 8,000 people died or went missing last year on perilous migration routes such as across the Mediterranean and Horn of Africa, but the real toll is likely far higher as cuts in funding have hit humanitarian access and tracking of deaths, a U.N. agency said. Legal pathways for migration are shrinking, pushing more people […]

26.02.2026 16:00

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US Justice Department accused of withholding Trump-related Epstein files

A top Democrat in Congress accused the Justice Department on Wednesday of withholding FBI interviews with a woman who accused President Donald Trump of sexually abusing her as a minor from its public release of documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Representative Robert Garcia, the senior Democrat on the House of Representatives […]

26.02.2026 15:53

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Mediator Oman hopes for progress in Iran-US nuclear talks

ediator Oman held out hope that Iran and the United States would make more progress at talks on their nuclear dispute on Thursday after exchanging “positive and creative ideas”, despite U.S. concerns about Tehran’s ballistic missile programme. Iran had said earlier on Thursday it would show flexibility at the indirect talks, being held in Geneva […]

26.02.2026 15:41

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Cyprus tourism hits record high as GDP share rises to 14 per cent

Cyprus’ tourism sector posted a record year in 2025, with its share of GDP rising to 14 per cent from 13.1 per cent, emphasising its role as a core contributor to economic growth, Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis said on Thursday. Presenting the Deputy Ministry’s annual report, Koumis said the industry had once again proven its […]

26.02.2026 15:40

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Europe’s sustainable tourism conference comes to Nicosia

A major European conference on sustainable tourism will take place in Nicosia on Friday, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and environmental experts. The European conference on sustainable tourism, organised by the national tourism initiative (CSTI), marks 20 years since the organisation’s founding and is being held under the auspices of Cyprus’ EU council presidency. More […]

26.02.2026 15:39

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Reviewing 110 Paphos Turkish‑Cypriot Property Leases; Most Show No Irregularities

Authorities are conducting a sample audit of Turkish‑Cypriot property leases in Paphos, with 110 municipal contracts under examination and additional cases still being reviewed, according to media reports. The Turkish‑Cypriot Property Management Service is assessing lease files both in Paphos and across Cyprus. A separate Interior Ministry team has also collected files for inspection. Early […]

26.02.2026 15:30

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DTF to Hole

March is just around the corner, and streaming services are wheeling out the big guns to build momentum for the incoming summer blockbuster season. From icy Nordic noirs to live-action anime adaptations to the cinematic conclusion of a legendary gangland saga, this week we’re taking a look at everything marching your way in March. DTF […]

26.02.2026 15:30

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Cyprus regulator blacklists four unauthorised investment sites

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has released a statement informing investors that it identified another four websites that are not operated by entities authorised to provide investment services under Cypriot law. The regulator stated that the websites deumarket.com, crowd-base.com, velorato.com and xt-blimited.com do not belong to an entity granted authorisation for the provision […]

26.02.2026 15:28

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Cyprus chairs first EU cohesion meeting under its presidency

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Thursday chaired the first General Affairs Council on Cohesion Policy under the Cyprus EU Presidency, stressing the policy’s central role in strengthening competitiveness and economic resilience across the bloc. Speaking upon his arrival in Brussels, Keravnos described the meeting as particularly significant for Cyprus’ six-month term at the helm of […]

26.02.2026 15:08

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Cyprus unemployment falls to 4 per cent as workforce continues to grow

Total employment in Cyprus rose to 531,062 persons, representing 65.2 per cent of the population, in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the Labour Force Survey released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Thursday. In the corresponding quarter of 2024, the labour force stood at 518,053 persons, accounting for 64.3 per cent of […]

26.02.2026 14:51

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Crowne Plaza Limassol hotel selected to host 2026 Cyprus EU Presidency meetings

On January 1, 2026, Cyprus took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This marks the second time Cyprus has assumed the Presidency, following its first term in 2012. The Crowne Plaza Limassol, in turn, proudly continues the tradition of being selected as the main conference hotel for the Cyprus EU Presidency […]

26.02.2026 14:35

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Austin WTA tournament sets up ‘rage room’ for players to blow off steam

A WTA tournament in Texas has unveiled a “rage room” for players to take out their frustrations away from the cameras after Coco Gauff’s racket-smashing outburst at the Australian Open last month sparked debate about privacy at tournaments. Shortly after Gauff’s 59-minute quarter-final loss to Elina Svitolina at Melbourne Park, the American went to the […]

26.02.2026 14:29

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Instagram to alert parents on teen suicide searches as UK weighs social media ban

Instagram said it would notify parents if their teenager repeatedly searches for terms related to suicide or self-harm within a short period, as pressure grows for governments to follow Australia’s ban on the use of social media for under 16s. Britain said in January it was considering restrictions to protect children online, after Australia’s move […]

26.02.2026 14:13

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Clintons to testify in congressional Epstein prob

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is due to testify behind closed doors on Thursday to a congressional committee investigating the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, though it is not clear how much new information will come to light. Clinton, the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, has said she has little information to provide and […]

26.02.2026 14:09

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Report: UK Seeks Permission to Use Lebanese Airspace for RAF Training Flights

A Lebanese newspaper says the United Kingdom has asked Beirut for permission to use Lebanese airspace for Royal Air Force training flights operating out of Cyprus. According to Al‑Akhbar, which cites senior Lebanese sources, the request concerns RAF fighter jets based at the Akrotiri air base. The aircraft would depart from and return to Cyprus, […]

26.02.2026 14:00

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Rape case file against Phedonos handed over to legal service

The case file regarding allegations of rape against suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos was on Thursday handed over to the legal service. The receipt of the file was confirmed to the Cyprus Mail by the legal service, while television channel Omega had reported on Thursday afternoon that the file includes recommendations offered by the case’s […]

26.02.2026 13:58

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Cyprus industry ends 2025 on a high as production climbs

The Cyprus Industrial Production Index rose to 113.0 units in December 2025, marking a 3.5 per cent increase compared with the same month a year earlier, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The index is based on 2021 as the reference year, set at 100 units, the service explained. For the full year, covering […]

26.02.2026 13:38

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Piraeus Bank posts €1.1 billion profit for 2025

Piraeus Bank on Thursday announced strong profitability of €1.1 billion for 2025, corresponding to a 16 per cent return on tangible equity, adjusted for extraordinary items. At the same time, net profit amounted to €250 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. Net interest income reached €477 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking […]

26.02.2026 13:33

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