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Christodoulides and Erhürman to meet Tuesday in UN‑protected area

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman will meet on Tuesday morning in the presence of the UN Secretary‑General’s Special Representative, Khassim Diagne, the United Nations said. According to the announcement, the meeting will take place at 11 a.m. at the Chief of Mission’s Residence inside the UN‑protected area.

24.02.2026 09:13

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Two more teens arrested for Kornos burglary

Two teens, aged 18 and 17, were arrested on Monday night in connection with a burglary of a house in Kornos, from which two hunting rifles and over €70,000 were stolen. On Sunday, a 17-year-old had been arrested and remanded for seven days to facilitate investigations. The house was burgled on Saturday night. Police said […]

24.02.2026 09:09

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Limassol carnival leaves 50 tonnes of waste, cleanup a speedy process

Fifty tonnes of waste were swept up by Limassol municipality crews after Sunday’s carnival parade. The municipality announced on Tuesday that the waste comprised 35 tonnes of paper and 15 tonnes of mixed waste. The crews worked through the night and managed to reopen Makarios III avenue by 9pm on Sunday – just three hours […]

24.02.2026 08:59

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Three Arrested in Larnaca Home Burglary and Firearm Theft

Police have arrested two more suspects in connection with a home burglary in Larnaca district in which two hunting shotguns and other items were stolen. The latest arrests involve a 17‑year‑old and an 18‑year‑old, both detained on Feb. 23 under court warrants issued as part of the investigation. Their arrests follow the detention of another […]

24.02.2026 08:49

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Six arrested in overnight operations, two for speeding at 200km/hour

Six people were arrested overnight for illegal possession of drugs, burglaries and theft, drink driving and speeding, during police operations to crack down on crime. During the operations, 374 vehicles were pulled over and 95 people were reported for traffic offences. Seven vehicles were also confiscated. Two drivers arrested for speeding will be taken before […]

24.02.2026 08:39

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Abandoned warehouse in Nicosia burned down

A fire broke out on Sunday at an abandoned storage facility in Ayios Dhometios, Nicosia, and police investigations will commence on Tuesday. The police said they were notified of the fire at around 9.30pm on Sunday. The warehouse appeared to have been out of use for years, according to the police.

24.02.2026 08:30

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Inflation slows but cost of living still bites in Cyprus

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has announced the launch of the CBC Blog, a new digital platform aimed at strengthening public understanding of economic and central banking issues. According to the CBC, the initiative forms part of a broader effort by the central bank to enhance public information and transparency around economic developments and […]

24.02.2026 08:30

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Water cuts along Larnaca-Dhekelia road

All buildings along the Larnaca-Dhekelia road will be without water until 3pm on Tuesday, due to planned works to improve the water supply network. The water was cut off at 7am from the Oroklini fire station roundabout till the junction near KOT beach. Consumers are urged to use water sparingly to meet their needs with […]

24.02.2026 08:24

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Cyprus weather for Tuesday 24th Feb – Feeling Colder

An unstable air mass is affecting Cyprus temporarily, with a colder system expected to move in from Thursday, authorities said. On Tuesday, skies will be mostly clear, though locally increased afternoon cloud cover could bring isolated showers, mainly in the mountains. Winds will blow mainly from the southwest to northwest at light to moderate levels, […]

24.02.2026 08:23

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Half a million foot-and-mouth vaccines arrive on Tuesday

Cyprus has requested financial support and the immediate commencement of vaccinations to address the foot-and-mouth outbreak, with 500,000 vaccines earmarked for Cyprus expected to be sent on Tuesday. On Monday, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou met in Brussels with the health and agriculture commissioners, Olivér Várhelyi and Christophe Hansen, who responded positively to Cyprus’ request for […]

24.02.2026 08:16

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Trump to deliver high-stakes State of the Union amid slumping approval and Iran tensions

President Donald Trump will deliver the traditional State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday at a fraught moment for his presidency, with his approval ratings slumping, anxieties rising over Iran and Americans struggling with the cost of living as the November midterm election nears. The televised prime-time speech to Congress, his second in […]

24.02.2026 08:14

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Diesel car registrations plunge as electric vehicles surge

New diesel car registrations in the European Union have fallen by 67 per cent over the past decade, while battery-only electric vehicles now account for 13.9 per cent of new sales, according to data published by Eurostat for January 2025. The 2025 edition of Key figures on European transport presents comprehensive data on the transport […]

24.02.2026 08:10

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Nicosia summit to tackle gender gap in Cyprus tech and STEM sectors

The Cyprus Computer Society and the Council of European Professional Informatics Societies will hold a conference in Nicosia on March 3, aimed at strengthening career guidance for girls in information technology and STEM fields. The conference will be held under the auspices of the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth. The event, titled Strengthening […]

24.02.2026 08:00

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Cyprus reiterates ‘unwavering support’ to Ukraine

Cyprus’ “unwavering support” for Ukraine was reiterated on Monday at the EU foreign affairs council, just hours before the February 24 fourth anniversary of Russia’s offensive. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said Cyprus, as a country that has experienced an invasion and continues to live under the occupation of part of its territory, stands firmly by […]

24.02.2026 07:55

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Unprecedented military raid is risky gamble for Mexico’s Sheinbaum

The Mexican military raid that killed the country’s most wanted cartel leader on Sunday was President Claudia Sheinbaum’s biggest bet yet, doubling down on her historic offensive against the country’s most powerful organized crime groups. The Mexican Army launched a surprise operation on Sunday against Nemesio Oseguera, or “El Mencho,” the shadowy leader of the […]

24.02.2026 07:48

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Leaders meet to move Cyprus process forward

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman are set to meet on Tuesday, in the framework of UN-led meetings to move the Cyprus problem forward and keep channels of communication open. The meeting will take place at 11am at the chief of mission’s residence in the buffer zone and will be hosted by […]

24.02.2026 07:43

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Traditional housing no longer enough to meet Cyprus demand, experts warn

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. […]

24.02.2026 07:30

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Scattered showers on Tuesday, cold spell starting Thursday

Tuesday starts off mainly fine, however clouds in the afternoon are expected to yield isolated showers, mainly in the mountains. Winds will be a southwest to northwest gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 Beaufort, turning to a fresh breeze of 5 Beaufort along the coast, over slight to moderate seas. Temperatures will reach […]

24.02.2026 07:25

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UK business growth hits two-year high but service sector jobs are cut

British businesses have extended their early 2026 rebound into a second month, but jobs are still being sharply cut among services firms partly as a result of higher taxes imposed on them by the Labour government, a survey has shown. The S&P Global UK Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 53.9 in a preliminary report […]

24.02.2026 07:00

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Cyprus wine buyers invited to Italy trade mission

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), acting as the coordinator of Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus on the island, has announced that local businesses can now join a targeted brokerage event at the upcoming Vinitaly 2026 exhibition in Italy. The initiative, titled Wine Company Mission at Vinitaly 2026, is scheduled to take place between […]

24.02.2026 06:30

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AI boom drives $337 million subsea equipment market

The subsea optoelectronics network equipment market reached $337 million during the third quarter of 2025, rising 32.5 per cent from the previous quarter, according to market intelligence firm Omdia. According to the company’s latest report, this market expansion reflected a sharp acceleration driven by the AI infrastructure build-out supercycle. This robust quarterly growth of 32.5 […]

24.02.2026 06:00

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Spanish airport charges row breaks out over proposed price hikes

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Spanish Airline Association (ALA) have called for an annual 4.9 per cent reduction in Spanish airport charges, excluding inflation, over the 2027-2031 regulatory period. They argued that such a move would still allow for nearly €10 billion in investment while strengthening Spain’s economic competitiveness. The request comes […]

24.02.2026 05:30

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Over 30 livestock units hit in Aradippou as neighbouring Athienou steps up defences

More than 25 to 30 livestock units in Aradippou have been affected by the foot-and-mouth outbreak, with a similar number of farms scattered outside the area’s two designated livestock zones also impacted, the town’s mayor Christodoulos Partou said on Monday. Speaking to reporters, Partou acknowledged that “things are difficult”, but insisted that authorities would continue […]

24.02.2026 04:24

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How Reuters captured the photo of former Prince Andrew leaving custody

Slumped in the back seat of his Range Rover, a visibly shaken man once referred to as the “Playboy Prince” stares ahead of him as the car leaves Aylsham police station in Norfolk, England. The photo, taken by Reuters photographer Phil Noble, went viral when it was published late on Thursday. It shows Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, […]

24.02.2026 04:20

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