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Cyprus pushes ahead with minimum wage reform despite disputes

Cyprus moved a step closer this week to adopting a long-delayed EU directive on adequate minimum wages, as the updated draft law was presented to social partners, with key disagreements between employers and unions still unresolved. The proposed Adequate Minimum Wages Law of 2025 aims to improve living and working conditions by ensuring that statutory […]

25.02.2026 12:31

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Yes, men have a biological clock too

By Theresa Larkin When we talk about a biological clock ticking, it usually means the pressure women feel to fall pregnant before a certain age. It’s linked to the decline in eggs (ova) and fertility as females age. But sperm numbers and fertility similarly decline with age in men. When a heterosexual couple experiences fertility […]

25.02.2026 12:30

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus President Vows Full Support for Those Hit by Foot‑and‑Mouth Outbreak

The president pledged that the government will support everyone affected by the outbreak of foot‑and‑mouth disease. He said veterinary authorities implemented specific measures in December, when the first case appeared in the Turkish‑occupied north. He also noted that, based on the information he has received, there are indications of possible illegal activity that contributed to […]

25.02.2026 12:15

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Cyprus investment fund sector hits record high with 260 active firms

Cyprus’ investment funds sector continued to record positive momentum, with the number of active entities reaching a new high and Assets Under Management (AuM) rising to €11.4 billion, according to the latest data released by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). The Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) expressed its satisfaction with the sector’s continued […]

25.02.2026 12:07

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Brook’s brilliance sends England into World Cup semis

Harry Brook smashed a match-winning hundred in Tuesday’s Super Eight match against Pakistan after being moved up the order to number three but the England captain is unsure if he will stay in the new slot for the rest of the Twenty20 World Cup. Brook struck a two-run-a-ball hundred as England accomplished a tricky chase […]

25.02.2026 12:04

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Cyprus launches dialogue series to boost women’s role in science

Cyprus’ office of the Commissioner for Gender Equality this week launched a new public dialogue series with a discussion focused on women’s participation in science, bringing students and journalists into the policy conversation from the outset. The first session, titled ‘Women in science: when equality strengthens innovation”, examined the persistent underrepresentation of women in Science, […]

25.02.2026 12:03

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Registry of Cyprus’ queer-friendly doctors released

Members of the LGBTQIA+ community can now access a register of queer-friendly medical professionals of various specialisations across the island, the Queer Collective announced on Wednesday. “Finding a doctor, therapist, or specialist who will treat you with dignity is harder than it should be in Cyprus,” the group said. Referring to the registry as a […]

25.02.2026 12:00

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Swansea celebrity co-owner Snoop Dogg receives grand welcome on first visit

American rapper and producer Snoop Dogg received a guard of honour and was greeted with twirling white towels on Tuesday on his first visit to Swansea City since becoming an investor with the Welsh side last year. Dressed in Swansea’s colours, the 54-year-old took the field ahead of the Championship game against Preston North End […]

25.02.2026 11:46

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Water situation in Polis Chrysochous critical but manageable

The water situation in Polis Chrysochous is critical but manageable, Paphos district governor Charalambos Pittokopitis said on Wednesday. After a meeting in Polis Chrysochous with key officials on water supply and irrigation strategies, Pittokopitis described the current data as challenging. He added that both existing and planned measures could potentially address the situation, and that […]

25.02.2026 11:44

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Bodo send Inter crashing out of Champions League, easy for Newcastle

Bodo/Glimt dumped last season’s finalists Inter Milan out of the Champions League with a remarkable 2-1 win at the San Siro in their playoff second leg on Tuesday that sealed a stunning 5-2 aggregate triumph for the Norwegian minnows. Having stunned Inter with a 3-1 victory in the first leg in Bodo, the visitors increased […]

25.02.2026 11:42

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Erdil Nami, father of north’s former negotiator, dies

Turkish Cypriot businessman Erdil Nami, father of the north’s former ‘foreign minister’ and Cyprus problem negotiator Ozdil Nami, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 84. Erdil Nami graduated from the English School in Nicosia. He later cut short his political science studies in Ankara to participate in the 1964 bicommunal clashes in Kokkina. […]

25.02.2026 11:33

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Former party leader Sizopoulos to face criminal probe

A criminal investigation is warranted into possible corruption offences regarding former Edek leader and sitting MP Marinos Sizopoulos, the legal service concluded on Wednesday, initiating procedures to lift his parliamentary immunity. Five months after the anti-corruption authority submitted its findings, a request will be filed to the supreme court to remove Sizopoulos’ immunity, a prerequisite […]

25.02.2026 11:20

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Demetriou warns of ‘major disaster’ while visiting animal farmers

Disy leader Annita Demetriou met farmers in Aradippou on Wednesday morning to hear directly from livestock farmers facing what has been described as ‘the gravest threat in living memory’ to their professional lives, as the state seeks to accelerate emergency measures against foot-and-mouth disease. Demetriou warned that the country was confronting “a major disaster” that […]

25.02.2026 11:02

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Government determined to raise pensions

The government is determined to raise pensions through reforms, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday during a meeting with trade unions SEK, PEO and Deok. The president said the meeting was convened to discuss issues the trade unions had raised, which was why ministers and other officers were present. “There is an issue I would […]

25.02.2026 10:53

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Drug‑related offences in north Cyprus rise

Drug‑related offences have increased across  north Cyprus over the past two years, according to new figures from the ‘Police General Directorate,’ which also reports stepped‑up enforcement operations. Police recorded 778 drug cases in 2024–2025, and legal proceedings were initiated against 1,168 suspects. Case numbers rose from 340 in 2024 to 438 in 2025, while the […]

25.02.2026 10:45

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Seven arrested in nationwide police operations

Seven people were arrested over Tuesday night for various offences including the illegal possession of a firearm, illegal residency in Cyprus, and impersonation, police said on Wednesday. Police stopped and checked a total of 294 drivers and passengers and inspected 18 different premises, which resulted in three complaints related to delinquency. Traffic checks were conducted […]

25.02.2026 10:40

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Kikis Ioannou honoured for his role in evolving Petrolina’s services, digital strategy

A significant distinction highlighting the dynamic presence of the third generation in Petrolina’s ongoing evolution is the award presented to Kikis Ioannou, Assistant Marketing Manager of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited, at the 2nd CBN Young Dragon Awards. The awards recognise professionals under the age of 40 for their contribution to business development in Cyprus. This […]

25.02.2026 10:34

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DSS operations debut in Cyprus to help employers scale with skilled talent

Dynamic Staffing Services (DSS), an international recruitment and workforce solutions company with nearly five decades of experience and operations across 16 countries, today announced its official launch in Cyprus. With workforce shortages increasingly limiting business growth across industries, DSS is entering the market to help Cypriot employers scale with confidence by delivering skilled, experienced international […]

25.02.2026 10:24

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Trade unions call on parliament to bring Cyta into energy

Cyta trade unions have called on parliament to support the finance ministry’s bill to modernise the organisation and open it up to the provision of new services, including energy, ahead of discussions set for March 2. The trade unions said not passing the bill would limit Cyta’s future prospects and its ability to compete on […]

25.02.2026 10:22

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Funding crisis threatens security plans for US World Cup matches just 100 days before kick-off

Representatives from cities hosting the FIFA World Cup later this summer testified before a congressional committee on Tuesday, laying out their concerns over potentially “catastrophic” problems with security as the event nears. Speaking at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, witnesses pointed at two primary reasons why security preparations are far behind where they need […]

25.02.2026 10:20

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Bentley’s bespoke Batur Convertible #4 showcases art of curation

The most highly-curated Batur Convertible so far has been completed by Bentley’s bespoke division, Mulliner. The art of creating a coach-built Bentley has become a repeat experience for the car’s new owner, with Batur Convertible #4 joining an extensive car collection that includes a Blower Continuation Series, a Speed Six Continuation Series, and the first […]

25.02.2026 10:07

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Artists and farmers meet at first PIKNIK event

A new nomadic platform that explores ways of cultivating ecological imagination and interdisciplinary collaborations has launched in Cyprus. PIKNIK is an initiative of the Xarkis NGO and consists of an artist residency hosting artists from Cyprus and abroad, which will culminate in a public event in the form of a large two-day picnic. The first […]

25.02.2026 10:00

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Cyprus repeats support for Ukraine at UN general assembly

Holding the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, Cyprus has put continued support for Ukraine at the top of its priorities, Energy Minister Michalis Damianos said on Tuesday, addressing the UN General Assembly marking four years since the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. He also underlined that Cyprus remains “committed to promoting […]

25.02.2026 09:50

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Central Bank of Cyprus launches survey on public savings and investments

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Wednesday announced the launch of a short public survey to record people’s perceptions and feelings on savings and investment issues ahead of a major financial literacy event scheduled for March 26, 2026. The survey is being conducted in preparation for the event titled “Financial literacy for life – […]

25.02.2026 09:33

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