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Tiny particles, big impact: towards less invasive brain stimulation

Living with a brain disorder often means relying on medication that does not work for everyone and, in some cases, surgery. EU-funded researchers are now investigating whether nanotechnology could one day offer a safer, less invasive alternative. By Michaela Nesvarova For decades, treating serious brain disorders has often meant making a difficult trade-off. Symptoms could […]

17.02.2026 09:30

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Cyprus’ youth talk money: My dream trip and the lesson I learnt

By Alexis Panayis I still remember the day my friends suggested that we organise a trip to watch the most exciting football match in the world! It had always been a dream of mine to watch it. But when they proposed the idea, I was reluctant. There was a major obstacle: money. As a 19-year-old […]

17.02.2026 09:30

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

ECOFIN meets under the chairmanship of Cyprus

The EU’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council, known as ECOFIN, meets Tuesday under the chairmanship of Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos. ECOFIN is responsible for shaping European economic policy, taxation, financial‑services regulation and oversight of the European Union budget. Ministers are expected to exchange views on the European Commission’s economic‑policy recommendations for the eurozone, issued […]

17.02.2026 09:15

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Three arrested suspected Tsiknopempti attack

Limassol police on Tuesday said it had proceeded with the arrest of three young men, aged 17, 21 and 22, suspected of attacking a 46-year-old driver in the Limassol area last Thursday. According to the police, the man had been riding his car, when he was stopped by the car of the unknown men. The […]

17.02.2026 08:54

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Today’s weather: Rainy, snow expected in Troodos

Tuesday will be rainy with isolated storms mainly in the western and northern parts of the island, while snow is expected in the higher mountains. Temperatures will reach 20 degrees Celsius inland and on the coast and climb up to 9 degrees in the higher mountains. Light winds will blow from the southwest to northwest […]

17.02.2026 08:32

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Cyprus forex sector strictly regulated, contributing thousands of jobs to economy

What is Forex after all? It is, in fact, a strictly regulated sector, distinct from illegal schemes, with a decisive contribution to the economy The forex sector and its role in the Cypriot economy were the central themes of a recent discussion clarifying the industry’s institutional standing. Strict supervision and full European compliance Forex companies […]

17.02.2026 08:00

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Threat of war looms as US and Iran set for high-stakes nuclear talks in Geneva

The U.S. and Iran hold indirect talks in Geneva on Tuesday aimed at resolving their long-running nuclear dispute, with little clear indication of compromise as Washington masses a battle force in the region. U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will take part in the negotiations, which are being mediated by Oman, a source briefed […]

17.02.2026 07:41

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CBC balance sheet reaches €29.5bn at end of January

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has published its latest balance sheet, showing total assets of €29.545 billion, unchanged from total liabilities, reflecting the institution’s position within the Eurosystem at the end of the month. The balance sheet, released under the signature of Governor Christodoulos Patsalides, outlines the composition of the bank’s assets and liabilities […]

17.02.2026 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now: shipowners, Eurobank, Shiacolas, real estate, fraud, CySEC

Fraudulent payment transactions in Cyprus surged by 30 per cent in volume and 66 per cent in value in the first half of 2025, although they remain below euro area averages in relative terms, according to a report from the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The central bank said total fraudulent payment transactions rose to […]

17.02.2026 07:30

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CySEC alerts investment firms to new EU anti-money laundering rules

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued a new circular informing regulated entities about new public consultations launched by the Anti-Money Laundering Authority. The circular was addressed to Cyprus Investment Firms, Administrative Service Providers, UCITS management companies, internally managed UCITS, alternative investment fund managers, internally managed AIFs and AIFLNPs, companies with the sole […]

17.02.2026 07:00

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Is seafaring still attractive?

Since the steam engine era, society has progressed through the technological and digital revolutions. Today, Industry 4.0 offers near-limitless access to knowledge and a vast network of connected devices, while products or services seem only one click away. However, as long as sci-fi ‘beaming’ technology remains fiction, maritime transport will continue to carry most goods, […]

17.02.2026 06:30

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

New episode of dust affecting Cyprus

A new episode of dust is affecting Cyprus. At 3 a.m., dust levels in Limassol, Nicosia, Paphos and Zygi were in the “orange” category, ranging between 100 and 140 micrograms per cubic meter. Levels in Larnaca and Famagusta were slightly lower, falling in the “yellow” range. The dust is expected to gradually subside from Wednesday […]

17.02.2026 06:13

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Cyprus Weather – 17 Feb

Today, skies will be mostly cloudy with scattered showers, and a brief isolated thunderstorm cannot be ruled out — mainly over the western half of the island and later in northern areas. Light snow or sleet may fall on the highest peaks of Troodos. Winds will be mainly southwest to northwest at light to moderate […]

17.02.2026 06:06

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European fishing fleet shrinks as vessel numbers fall by 13 per cent

The European Union’s fishing fleet has seen a steady decline in size over the past decade, with vessel numbers, tonnage, and engine power all contracting significantly since 2014, according to Eurostat. These findings were released as part of the statistical office’s key figures on the European food chain report, which traces the journey of food […]

17.02.2026 06:00

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President’s low approval fuels rise of new parties ahead of May polls

With just over three months to go until the parliamentary elections, nearly one in four voters are yet to make a decision on who to vote for, the latest Noverna Analytics poll released on Monday by Politis showed. The survey, conducted between January 25 and February 9, set corruption, the economy and social policy emerging […]

17.02.2026 04:24

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Our View: President decries blame game, but continues to play it

The brief opinion piece by Maria Angela Holguin, the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy, did not go down well with President Nikos Christodoulides, who saw it as an opportunity to engage in the blame game that he insists his government was not interested in playing. Holguin’s big mistake was that she argued in her article that […]

17.02.2026 04:20

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Cyprus posts 4.5% Q4 growth, beating EU average

Cyprus’ economy grew 4.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the same period a year earlier, according to a preliminary estimate released by the Statistical Service. Seasonally adjusted data show a 1.4% increase from the previous quarter. Eurostat figures indicate Cyprus’ annual growth rate was well above the eurozone and EU averages of […]

16.02.2026 23:45

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Robert Duvall, ‘Tender Mercies’ Oscar winner, dies at 95

Oscar winner Robert Duvall, a versatile actor who made lasting impressions in a range of parts from starring to supporting roles like the napalm-loving colonel of Apocalypse Now or the spectral Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird, has died at age 95, his wife said in a Facebook post. The actor, who played Tom […]

16.02.2026 22:51

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Colombia identifies remains of rebel group priest killed in 1966

The Colombian state entity tasked with finding and identifying more than 135,000 people who have disappeared during the course of the country’s six decades of civil conflict said on Monday it has identified the remains of Camilo Torres, a Catholic priest famous for his membership in the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group and who […]

16.02.2026 22:33

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Zelenskiy warns of new Russian strikes ahead of Geneva peace talks

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Ukrainian intelligence showed more Russian attacks on energy targets lay ahead and that such strikes made it more difficult to reach an agreement on ending the nearly four-year war. “Intelligence reports show that Russia is preparing further massive strikes against energy infrastructure so it is necessary to ensure […]

16.02.2026 22:22

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India seizes three Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers, source says

India has seized three US-sanctioned oil tankers linked to Iran this month and stepped up surveillance in its maritime zone to curb illicit trade, a source said on Monday, confirming a post on X by Indian authorities earlier in February that had been deleted. India aims to prevent its waters from being used for ship-to-ship […]

16.02.2026 22:16

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Nigeria says 100 more US military personnel arrive to tackle Islamists

About 100 US military personnel have arrived in Nigeria as Washington scales up an operation to target Islamist insurgents, a Nigerian defence spokesperson said. US President Donald Trump has accused Nigeria of failing to protect Christians from Islamist militants in the northwest. Nigeria denies discriminating against any religion, saying its security forces target armed groups […]

16.02.2026 21:42

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Private Hospitals in Cyprus Warn of Critical Staff Shortages, Possible Service Disruptions

Private hospitals in Cyprus are operating at a critical threshold due to severe nursing shortages, the head of the Cyprus Association of Private Hospitals (PASIN), Marios Karaiskakis, has warned. Speaking on state radio, Karaiskakis said repeated meetings and assurances have not produced concrete solutions, cautioning that some facilities may be forced to suspend operations unless […]

16.02.2026 21:02

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Cyprus 14th in EU in road fatalities

Cyprus recorded 44 road fatalities per million inhabitants in 2024 – ranking 14th among EU countries – but had a high proportion of powered two-wheelers and victims aged 18 to 24, according to a European Commission working document made public on Monday. In Cyprus, the vast majority of road fatalities and serious injuries occur inside […]

16.02.2026 21:00

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