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Woman injured after gun discharges during maintenance

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Limassol after injuring his 25-year-old partner while maintaining an illegally possessed firearm, police said on Wednesday. Police were informed of a shooting at the couple’s residence in Limassol at around t around 6.20pm on Tuesday. The incident is thought to have occurred while the couple was servicing the 25-year-old’s […]

25.02.2026 09:27

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Ukraine war: four years and counting

“Breathe deeply, calm down, and don’t go running to stock up on food and matches,” President Volodymyr Zelensky told Ukrainians one month before the Russian tanks rolled across the border on February 24, 2022. The American and British intelligence services knew the Russians were going to invade and told him so, but neither he nor […]

25.02.2026 09:16

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Police Warn of Scam as Impostors Pose as EAC Technicians

Police are warning the public about a scam in which individuals posing as Cyprus Electricity Authority (EAC) technicians visit homes and take money from residents for fake repair work. According to Limassol CID, the suspects approach apartments and houses, speak Greek, and claim they are there to fix a power outage. Investigators say the scammers […]

25.02.2026 09:15

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Cyprus business chamber calls for feedback on new cybersecurity fees

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced the launch of a public consultation on the draft Security of Networks and Information Systems (Fees) Regulations, 2026, calling on members to submit comments by February 27, 2026. In a circular to its members, the chamber said that the draft legislation entitled “Security of Networks […]

25.02.2026 09:02

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Today’s weather: Showers expected in the afternoon, mild conditions throughout the day

On Wednesday, the weather will start off overwhelmingly clear but will gradually become cloudy with rain starting in the west of the island, while snow or sleet might fall in the higher parts of Troodos. Temperatures will reach up to 20 degrees Celsius inland and on the coast and climb up to 7 degrees in […]

25.02.2026 08:59

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Snow laughing matter? NYPD probes frosty face-off in the park

The New York Police Department is investigating a boisterous snowball fight in a Manhattan park after several officers were hit in the face, dividing the mayor and other city leaders on Tuesday over whether the throwers should be reminded to show a little respect or arrested and prosecuted. A video of snow-splattered officers being pelted […]

25.02.2026 08:31

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Trump hails ‘golden age’ in State of the Union as voters sour on economy

President Donald Trump boasted in his State of the Union address on Tuesday that he had ushered in “the golden age of America,” seeking to project an aura of success despite sagging approval ratings and deepening voter frustration ahead of November’s midterm election. Heeding calls from Republican lawmakers worried they could lose their congressional majority […]

25.02.2026 07:52

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Sustainable development a prerequisite for economic resilience, says expert

Sustainable development for Cyprus is not merely an environmental choice but is a prerequisite for economic resilience, social cohesion, and geopolitical stability, according to Athens University of Economics and Cambridge University Professor Phoebe Koundouri. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), the globally recognised economist highlighted that Cyprus sits within one of the most vulnerable […]

25.02.2026 07:52

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Cyprus sits among EU nations with smallest farming economies

Cyprus’ agricultural sector generated €426.04 million in gross value added in 2024, according to Eurostat, underscoring the continued contribution of farming to the island’s rural economy despite its relatively small share of overall output. The figures were published in Eurostat’s December 2025 edition of key figures on the European food chain. The report traces the […]

25.02.2026 07:40

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Illegal e-cigarettes seized in Larnaca inspection

Authorities say dangerous electronic cigarettes and other prohibited products were seized during an inspection at a shop in Larnaca that sells cannabinoids and related items. According to Alithia, the Customs Department carried out the operation last Friday in cooperation with police and the pharmaceutical and health services. Officers reportedly found liquid used in electronic cigarettes, […]

25.02.2026 07:38

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Cyprus Business Now: cost of living, shipping, influencers, housing, budget

Cyprus’ housing market is entering a new phase, with Build-to-Rent and structured student accommodation emerging as potential tools to ease pressure on young people, according to Elena Orfanidou and Dimitris Oikonomou, Co-Founders of MyStudentFlat. “The debate surrounding housing pressure among young people has moved beyond diagnosing the problem to seeking sustainable, scalable solutions,” they said. […]

25.02.2026 07:30

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Ellinas Finance seeks secondary listing in India

Ellinas Finance Public Company Ltd announced this week that it has formally initiated the process for a secondary listing of its shares on NSE International Exchange in India. In a filing submitted to the Cyprus Stock Exchange in Nicosia, the company informed shareholders and the investing public that it has begun the necessary procedures for […]

25.02.2026 06:30

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Wednesday Weather – Temperatures to drop as showers and strong winds expected

Temperatures are expected to fall by about four degrees, with highs ranging between 13 and 16 Celsius. The region will remain under the influence of low pressure and a cold, moist air mass in the upper atmosphere. Today’s weather will be partly cloudy, starting mostly clear before becoming partly cloudy with isolated showers. Temperatures today […]

25.02.2026 06:08

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Election costs limited to €30,000 per MP

The spending limit per candidate for the upcoming parliamentary elections has been set at €25,000 plus an additional €5,000 for personal expenses, interior ministry permanent secretary Elikkos Elia said on Tuesday. “Exceeding the amounts determined by law results in a fine equal to the amount of the excess,” he said Elia emphasised that the parties, […]

25.02.2026 04:24

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Our View: Ongoing European support for Ukraine essential

The fourth anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine was marked on Tuesday with defiant rhetoric by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who said “we have preserved Ukraine.” Russia’s ‘special military operation’ had not achieved its original goals or “broken the Ukrainian people,” asserted Zelenskiy, who played host to a group of European leaders on Tuesday […]

25.02.2026 04:20

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Limassol Crews Clear 50 Tons of Waste After Carnival Parade

Municipal crews and volunteers removed 50 tons of waste from central Limassol following Sunday’s major Carnival parade, which drew thousands of participants, residents and visitors. Mayor Yiannis Armeftis said in a post that within just three hours, 50 municipal workers, 14 sweepers and volunteers restored the city to normal conditions and reopened the main avenue […]

24.02.2026 23:45

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Green party demands investigation after dogs found dead in buffer-zone reservoir

The Green party of Cyprus demanded a full investigation on Tuesday after several dogs were found dead in an unfenced water reservoir inside the Astromeritis buffer zone, lambasting the incident as one of “barbarism” and “criminal negligence”. A video circulated on the party’s social media account shows the bodies of stray dogs, having been swept […]

24.02.2026 22:56

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Tio Ellinas holds firm in Valencia as season heads for showdown

Tio Ellinas remained firmly in the title conversation after a competitive weekend in Valencia on Tuesday, as the Cypriot driver delivered another solid performance in the Porsche Sprint Challenge Southern Europe with consistent points in a tightly contested division. Ellinas ran inside the leading group throughout the Spanish round, which marked the third of four […]

24.02.2026 22:32

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Sorloth hat-trick sends Atletico Madrid into Champions League last 16

Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth scored a hat-trick as the Spanish side saw off Belgium’s Club Brugge on Tuesday to win the second leg of their Champions League playoff 4-1 and advance to the last 16 with a 7-4 aggregate triumph. Johnny Cardoso scored the other goal for the home side while Joel Ordonez netted […]

24.02.2026 22:15

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Donkey shot dead in Rizokarpaso, left to suffer for days

An urgent appeal was issued on Tuesday by Turkish Cypriot conservationist Kemal Basat after an injured donkey died in the Karpass region days after being shot. In his post issued on social media, Basat said images circulated that day showed the donkey lying in severe pain, though evidence suggested it had been shot at least […]

24.02.2026 21:47

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Cyprus marks double gold triumph in Belgrade athletics championships

Cyprus delivered a standout performance at the Balkan indoor athletics championships on Tuesday, claiming two gold medals and setting two national records in Belgrade. Gold medals came through Filippa Fotopoulou and Milan Trajkovic, leading a nine-member Cypriot team whose overall medal haul at the championships climbed to 25, including 11 golds. Fotopoulou secured a first […]

24.02.2026 21:27

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UK, Canada and Australia to permit Halloumi imports despite FMD outbreak

Cyprus’s halloumi exports will continue without disruption after the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia confirmed on Tuesday that they will not impose restrictions on the flagship national cheese, despite an ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak affecting livestock. The assurances followed direct consultations between the veterinary services director, Christodoulos Pipis, and his counterparts in the three countries. […]

24.02.2026 21:09

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Foot‑and‑Mouth Outbreak Spreads in Larnaca District; 11 Farms Affected

The spread of foot‑and‑mouth disease in Larnaca district has reached worrying levels, with confirmed cases now detected in 11 livestock units across Troulloi, Oroklini and Aradippou, authorities said Tuesday. According to Senior Veterinary Officer Sotiria Georgiadou, the affected animals exceed 13,000. Ten of the infected units are sheep and goat farms, while one involves cattle. […]

24.02.2026 21:00

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Government targets June for preliminary pension reform bill

The government aims to submit legislation reforming the first pillar of the pension system to parliament by early June, with the objective of implementing the changes by 2027, labour minister Marinos Mousiouttas said on Tuesday after a two-hour session of the labour advisory body. According to the minister, four additional meetings of the advisory body […]

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