Customs Seize Contraband Tobacco and Cannabis at Agios Dometios Crossing

Customs Seize Contraband Tobacco and Cannabis at Agios Dometios Crossing

Customs officers seized contraband tobacco products and cannabis during routine inspections Sunday at the Agios Dometios crossing point, the Department of Customs announced. In one incident, officers confiscated 50 packs of 20 heated cigarettes concealed in tissue boxes inside a woman’s vehicle. The goods were undeclared and duty-free. The woman later accepted an out-of-court settlement […]

23.02.2026 23:45
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North ‘parliament’ ratifies controversial fibreoptic internet deal
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North ‘parliament’ ratifies controversial fibreoptic internet deal

The Turkish Cypriot legislature on Monday night voted to ratify a controversial deal which will see Turkish telecommunications company Turk Telekom bring fibreoptic internet to the north. The agreement, signed by the north’s ruling coalition and Turk Telekom last year, passed by 27 votes to 20. All 20 opposition members voted against the deal, while […]

23.02.2026 22:00
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Lord Mandelson arrested after Epstein revelations
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Lord Mandelson arrested after Epstein revelations

Former British ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested by London police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following revelations over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson, 72, was fired from the most prestigious posting in Britain’s diplomatic service in September, when the depth of his friendship with Epstein […]

23.02.2026 19:42
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Nicosia walks and culinary tastes coming to H4C
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Nicosia walks and culinary tastes coming to H4C

Two exciting events are coming up soon at the Home for Cooperation. The first, on February 28, will take participants on a guided walk around Nicosia. Co-organised with AHDR, this is the Home’s first Nicosia Walk of 2026, and it will take attendees across Cyprus’ contested past and its continuing legacy. Facilitated by Maria Georgiou, […]

23.02.2026 19:23
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Tourism arrivals from Serbia to Cyprus saw record increase in 2025
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Tourism arrivals from Serbia to Cyprus saw record increase in 2025

Cyprus and Serbia have agreed to sign a Memorandum of Cooperation in tourism in the coming months, with the Republic of Cyprus participating as the honoured country for the first time in its history at the Sajam Turizma 2026 tourism exhibition in Belgrade. “In this context, we agreed on the signing of a Memorandum of […]

23.02.2026 19:01
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Foot‑and‑Mouth Virus Reached Oroklini Farms Weeks Before Reporting, Veterinary Services Say

The foot‑and‑mouth virus had entered two livestock units in Oroklini roughly two weeks before the Veterinary Services were notified and collected samples on Feb. 21, the agency said Monday, adding that the infections had not been reported when symptoms first appeared. The department said farmers who follow biosecurity protocols will receive full and immediate compensation […]

23.02.2026 18:45
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Dogecoin (DOGE) faces struggles with $0.11 resistance  as investors pivot to this new crypto
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Dogecoin (DOGE) faces struggles with $0.11 resistance  as investors pivot to this new crypto

Dogecoin currently trades at $0.10, struggling to gain momentum toward the $0.11 resistance level. Technical indicators show neutral momentum with an RSI of 44.06, while the MACD remains slightly negative at -0.0046. Investors watching DOGE’s price action see limited upside without stronger catalysts. Meanwhile attention shifts toward projects offering actual utility rather than meme-driven speculation. […]

23.02.2026 18:10
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Uefa provisionally suspends Benfica’s Prestianni over alleged discriminatory behaviour
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Uefa provisionally suspends Benfica’s Prestianni over alleged discriminatory behaviour

UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni for one match after the Argentine winger was accused of directing a racist slur at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. during the Spanish side’s 1-0 Champions League playoff first-leg win, European soccer’s governing body said on Monday. Prestianni will miss Wednesday’s return leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, with […]

23.02.2026 17:48
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Hunters’ movements restricted as authorities step up foot-and-mouth response
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Hunters’ movements restricted as authorities step up foot-and-mouth response

The involvement of the Pancyprian Veterinary Association and restrictions on hunters’ movements in affected areas were among a series of measures decided at a broad meeting held on Monday morning at the agriculture ministry to curb the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. According to an announcement by the ministry, decisions were taken at four levels aimed […]

23.02.2026 17:42
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Authorities seize e-cigarette liquids and synthetic drug products in Larnaca raid
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Authorities seize e-cigarette liquids and synthetic drug products in Larnaca raid

Customs officers on Friday carried out inspections and seizures of e-cigarette liquids and other products containing synthetic narcotic substances and prohibited cannabinoids during a coordinated operation in Larnaca. The customs department said it took part in a joint operation on February 20, with the police drug squad Ykan and the illegal betting unit, as well […]

23.02.2026 17:11
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Ukraine touts recapture of eight settlements in rare battlefield success
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Ukraine touts recapture of eight settlements in rare battlefield success

Ukraine has regained control of 400 square kilometres of territory, including eight settlements, along a section of the southern frontline since the end of January, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Monday. The rare battlefield gains in the southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region stand in contrast to the broader trend of slow and costly Russian advances across the […]

23.02.2026 16:11
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IPC stands firm on Russian athletes competing amid boycott warnings
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IPC stands firm on Russian athletes competing amid boycott warnings

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete at the Winter Paralympics under their flags and with their national anthems, following a decision by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) General Assembly, its President Andrew Parsons said on Monday. The IPC’s allocation of 10 combined slots to Russian and Belarusian athletes triggered a political storm […]

23.02.2026 15:39
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Third Lane at Metehan Crossing Fails to Ease Traffic, Report Says

Third Lane at Metehan Crossing Fails to Ease Traffic, Report Says

The addition of a third lane at the Metehan (Ay. Demet) crossing has not eased traffic congestion, according to a report in Politis. The paper said the new lane is not kept open continuously and is activated only during periods when authorities believe traffic is heavy. As a result, long queues — sometimes stretching up […]

23.02.2026 15:30
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Our cultural lives reduced to apps, streaming services
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Our cultural lives reduced to apps, streaming services

We no longer own the culture we consume; we rent it. From music to movies, books to personal archives, shelves have been replaced by subscriptions controlled by global platforms. There was a time when you could read a person’s life across their living room. Their shelves gave them away: albums played after breakups, books carried […]

23.02.2026 15:30
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UK’s Reform promises ICE-style deportation agency to halt migrants
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UK’s Reform promises ICE-style deportation agency to halt migrants

Britain’s populist Reform UK party unveiled “radical” plans on Monday to stop what it called an immigration “invasion”, promising to create an agency to deport thousands of illegal migrants and to leave human rights treaties if it wins power. With Reform ahead in opinion polls before an election due no later than August 2029, the […]

23.02.2026 15:04
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Hungary vows to block EU sanctions on Russia on eve of Ukraine war anniversary
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Hungary vows to block EU sanctions on Russia on eve of Ukraine war anniversary

Hungary looked set on Monday to block further EU sanctions on Moscow and a 90-billion-euro loan for Kyiv, as attacks on Ukraine’s southern Odesa region killed two people ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Hungary and Slovakia blame Ukraine for delays in restarting the flow of Russian oil via the Druzhba pipeline. […]

23.02.2026 14:24
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Green Monday ushers in Lent with kites, customs and dough figurines
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Green Monday ushers in Lent with kites, customs and dough figurines

Cypriots headed to the countryside on Monday to celebrate Green Monday, the public holiday marking the start of Lent, blending religious observance with long-standing cultural traditions. Families and friends gathered in parks, fields and along the coast to share fasting foods, fly kites and take part in traditional games. Municipalities and communities across the island […]

23.02.2026 14:21
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Meta Shuts Down ELAM’s Facebook and Instagram Pages After Complaints

Meta Shuts Down ELAM’s Facebook and Instagram Pages After Complaints

Meta has shut down the official Facebook and Instagram pages of ELAM following complaints, according to reports. Alithia said the pages were removed after complaints filed by Greek Cypriots. ELAM has since appealed the decision to the Cyprus Police and the Commissioner for Communications, calling the shutdown “sudden and unjustified.” Marios Pelekanos, head of ELAM’s […]

23.02.2026 14:00
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US military begins withdrawing from main base in northeast Syria, Syrian sources say
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US military begins withdrawing from main base in northeast Syria, Syrian sources say

U.S. forces began pulling out of their largest base in northeastern Syria on Monday, three Syrian military and security sources said, part of a wider departure as the U.S.-allied government in Damascus consolidates control. Dozens of trucks, some carrying armoured vehicles, departed the base at Qasrak in Hasakah province on Monday morning, witnesses said. Reuters […]

23.02.2026 13:43
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Teen remanded over €72,950 burglary in Kornos
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Teen remanded over €72,950 burglary in Kornos

A 17-year-old appeared before the Larnaca court on Monday in connection with a house burglary in Kornos during which €72,950 and two hunting shotguns were stolen. The court ordered the teenager be remanded for seven days. Court proceedings were held behind closed doors as the suspect is a minor, the police said. During questioning, the […]

23.02.2026 13:38
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Coordinating body set up as police launch probe into foot-and-mouth outbreak
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Coordinating body set up as police launch probe into foot-and-mouth outbreak

A coordinating body headed by the director of the veterinary services has been established following a broad meeting of all competent authorities at the services’ headquarters in Nicosia, officials said on Monday, as police in Larnaca formed an investigative team to probe the foot-and-mouth outbreak. The meeting, held on instructions from President Nikos Christodoulides, was […]

23.02.2026 12:43
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Four matches postponed after Mexican cartel leader’s death sparks violence
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Four matches postponed after Mexican cartel leader’s death sparks violence

Four soccer games in Mexico were postponed after violence flared near Guadalajara, one of the country’s host cities for the 2026 World Cup, in the wake of a military operation on Sunday that left cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, “El Mencho”, dead. Oseguera, 60, mastermind of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), died in custody […]

23.02.2026 12:30
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