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Cannabis and untaxed tobacco seized at Ayios Dometios crossing

Customs officers on Sunday seized 12 grammes of cannabis, 50 packs of heated tobacco sticks, six cartons of cigarettes and 1.5 kilogrammes of rolling tobacco at the Ayios Dometios checkpoint. In a statement, the Customs Department said the items were detected during routine checks of persons and vehicles crossing from the north to the government-controlled […]

23.02.2026 12:09

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TV shows we love: Run Away

An everyday banker, with a beautiful family and a beautiful home, gets his life turned completely upside down when his drug-addicted daughter Paige goes missing. I didn’t need much more to start watching Run Away as I have loved several of Harlan Coben’s other TV shows – all suspenseful and exciting. Run Away was no […]

23.02.2026 12:00

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Clean Monday Message Urges Respect for Nature Beyond the Holiday

As Clean Monday draws families outdoors to celebrate the start of Lent, the long-standing message “Clean Monday, Clean Every Day — Nature Is Not a Dump” returns with renewed urgency. While the day is traditionally marked by outings to the countryside and reconnecting with nature, environmental advocates stress that protecting the natural world is not […]

23.02.2026 11:57

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Biosecurity tightened in Larnaca after foot-and-mouth cases

Preventive measures against foot-and-mouth disease are being stepped up at livestock units in Aradippou, Athienou, Livadia and Dromolaxia–Meneou, in a bid to contain the virus following confirmed cases at premises in Livadia and Oroklini. Aradippou mayor Christodoulos Partou told the Cyprus News Agency after visiting livestock areas in Aradippou and Troulloi that two of seven […]

23.02.2026 11:47

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Green Monday ushers in Lent with rain forecast

Green Monday is being celebrated across Cyprus today, marking the start of Lent for Orthodox Christians. Traditional fasting foods take centre stage, while families head outdoors to fly kites. This year’s excursions to the countryside, however, are set to take place under cloudy skies and rain, according to the meteorological service. Forecasters say isolated thunderstorms […]

23.02.2026 11:10

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CBC launches citizens’ dialogue on financial literacy

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has announced that it will survey citizens across the island on savings and investment issues ahead of a public dialogue event in March. The central bank said it is organising an event on March 26, 2026 titled Financial Literacy for Life – European Citizens’ Dialogue. The event will take […]

23.02.2026 11:10

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Human rights are under assault, says UN Secretary General

Human rights are under assault worldwide, the United Nations chief warned on Monday, citing widespread abuses of international law and devastating civilian suffering in conflicts in Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine. “The rule of law is being outmuscled by the rule of force,” said UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, speaking at the opening of the Human […]

23.02.2026 10:58

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Five arrested in overnight police operations

Police arrested five people, impounded five vehicles and reported five premises managers during coordinated operations carried out on Sunday night. According to the police, officers stopped 484 vehicles for checks and inspected 578 occupants as part of islandwide operations targeting crime and delinquency. Thirty-three premises were also inspected. As a result of the operations, five […]

23.02.2026 10:56

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Tourist Arrivals in Cyprus Up 8.5% in January

Tourist arrivals to Cyprus rose 8.5% in January compared with the same month last year, reaching 121,625, according to figures cited by Alithia from the Statistical Service. Polish visitors accounted for 18.6% of arrivals (22,575), followed by Israelis at 18.1%, Britons at 15.8% (21,981), Greeks at 9.6% (11,650) and Germans at 6.2% (7,504). The data […]

23.02.2026 10:45

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25-year-old motorcyclist killed in Nicosia crash

A 25-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a road collision on Sunday evening in Nicosia. Christos Tsamis Tsangaris, from Pallouriotissa, died when his motorcycle collided with another bike ridden by a 19-year-old on Larnakos Avenue in Aglandjia at around 7pm. The circumstances of the crash are under investigation. According to police, both motorcycles overturned on impact, […]

23.02.2026 10:35

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EU says it will accept no increase in US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling: ‘a deal is a deal’

The European Commission demanded on Sunday that the United States stick to the terms of an EU-U.S. trade deal reached last year, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s global tariffs and he responded with new levies across the board. The Commission, which negotiates trade policy on behalf of the 27 EU member […]

23.02.2026 10:31

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EU construction output recovers in December after autumn slump

Seasonally adjusted production in construction increased by 0.9 per cent in the euro area and by 1.2 per cent in the EU in December 2025, compared with November 2025, according to Eurostat. In November 2025, production in construction had fallen by 1.5 per cent in both the euro area and the EU. Compared with December […]

23.02.2026 10:30

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Building Europe’s frontline against future pandemics

From routine infections to emerging health threats, being prepared matters. Dr Lennie Derde, newly appointed CEO of the Ecraid medical research network, explains how European collaboration and EU support are strengthening clinical research readiness. By Horizon Magazine Staff Being prepared for emerging infectious diseases is not only about responding to emergencies. It also means having […]

23.02.2026 10:00

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More Cyprus festivals to look forward to

As early in the year as we might be, festival organisers are eagerly planning their 2026 editions. This spring and summer, Cyprus will welcome back annual institutions celebrating all sorts of arts, local produce, craftsmanship and equal rights. Here are some that have already announced their dates. Approaching soon is the Wild Tulip Festival, held […]

23.02.2026 10:00

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Cyprus’ accession to the Schengen Area

The Schengen Area is often presented as a technical European project or as a tool facilitating the free movement of persons and businesses. In reality, however, it constitutes one of the most demanding institutional mechanisms of the European Union and the wider European space. It is not merely about abolishing internal border controls, but about […]

23.02.2026 09:18

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Airports Report 16% Rise in Winter Air Traffic

Air traffic to Cyprus increased by 16% during the winter period of November 2025 to January 2026 compared with the same months a year earlier, according to airport operator Hermes Airports. Hermes spokesperson Maria Kouroupi told Haravgi that flights operated through the island’s two airports showed a notable year‑on‑year rise for the winter season. Thirty […]

23.02.2026 09:15

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US to stop collecting tariffs deemed illegal by Supreme Court on Tuesday

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said it will halt collections of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act at 12:01 a.m. EST (0501 GMT) on Tuesday, more than three days after the U.S. Supreme Court declared the duties illegal. The agency said in a message to shippers on its Cargo Systems […]

23.02.2026 09:05

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European SMEs to receive practical tools for Chinese partnerships

The Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus is inviting local businesses to attend a specialised online workshop on February 26, 2026, which focuses on risk mitigation strategies for small and medium enterprises operating in the Chinese market. The session, which is titled Risk Mitigation: Commercial Background Checks and Due Diligence in China, is being organised by the […]

23.02.2026 09:00

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Mexican military kills cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ in US-backed raid

One of Mexico’s most notorious drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera, or “El Mencho,” was killed in a military raid on Sunday, sparking widespread retaliatory violence. President Claudia Sheinbaum has been under mounting pressure from Washington to intensify her offensive against drug cartels blamed for producing and smuggling drugs, particularly the synthetic opioid fentanyl, across the border […]

23.02.2026 08:48

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Energy growth and security in an increasingly disordered transition

This was the theme of the International Energy Week 2026 held last week in London. IE Week is one of the most prestigious international annual conferences and it is organized by the Energy Institute. This year’s theme was “Energy growth and security in an increasingly disordered transition.” A theme that embodies the global energy reset […]

23.02.2026 08:00

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Nicosia seminar to analyse Cyprus tourist spending patterns

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) and Visa have announced that they will hold an information event in Nicosia titled ‘Cyprus Tourism Trends – Through the Lens of Visa‘. The event is organised by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with Visa and is addressed to all interested parties and […]

23.02.2026 08:00

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Rising component costs set to squeeze budget smartphone prices in 2026

Southeast Asia’s smartphone shipments reached 100 million units in 2025, representing a 1 per cent year-on-year decline, as softer performance in the first three quarters weighed on the overall market, according to market analysts Omdia. However, the region returned to growth in 4Q25, with shipments rising 2 per cent year-on-year to 25.8 million units, reversing […]

23.02.2026 07:00

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EU reports €28 billion trade surplus for final quarter of 2025

The European Union achieved a total trade surplus of €28.4 billion during the final quarter of 2025 as the value of goods exported to non-EU nations continued to outpace imports, according to Eurostat. This latest performance maintains a consistent positive trade balance for the bloc which was first established in the third quarter of 2023. […]

23.02.2026 06:30

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Green Monday Weather

On Monday, skies will start partly cloudy with isolated showers possible in the west and north. Temperatures will reach 18°C inland, the south and east coasts, 16°C on the west and north coasts, and 9°C in the higher mountains. Conditions will gradually turn mostly cloudy, bringing scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly in the south, […]

23.02.2026 06:13

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