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Farmers take to the street over Mercosur agreement

Local farmers protested on Saturday against the EU’s Mercosur deal at a demonstration outside the European Union House in Nicosia. During the protest, the farmers presented a resolution addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and co-signed by several groups including agricultural, environmental and student organisations, as well as farming unions. The resolution […]

14.02.2026 18:08

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Erhurman laments lack of progress over crossing points

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Saturday stressed the opening of further crossing points was crucial to facilitate the daily life of residents in both communities, contesting the political nature of the discussion surrounding the matter. “No one can expect that two leaders who cannot produce a solution even on such a simple issue that […]

14.02.2026 17:28

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UK, allies say they’re convinced Kremlin critic Navalny was poisoned

Britain, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands are convinced that late Kremlin critic, Alexei Navalny, was poisoned with a lethal toxin in an Arctic penal colony two years ago, they said in a joint statement on Saturday. The five governments said their findings were based on analyses of samples from Navalny’s body, which they said […]

14.02.2026 17:14

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Secures Repatriation of Ancient Kylix From the United Kingdom

A Cypriot antiquity identified in an online auction has been repatriated from the United Kingdom. The artifact — a stemmed bowl (kylix) of Bichrome ware dating to the Cypro‑Geometric III (900–750 BC) / Cypro‑Archaic I (750–600 BC) period — was located by Antiquities Department officers who monitor the illicit trafficking of Cypriot cultural property online. […]

14.02.2026 17:00

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Loukoumades by any other name would taste as sweet

The star of every fair in Cyprus, and a childhood favourite for many, Loukoumades are a dessert consisting of leavened, deep-fried dough balls, typically soaked in syrup or honey and sometimes dusted with cinnamon or other flavourings. Loukoumades trace their origins to Abbasid Baghdad. Etymologically, the term derives from the Arabic word luqma, meaning morsel, […]

14.02.2026 16:00

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National Guard chief praises ‘excellent organisation’ of shooting exercise

Members of the national guard completed training for the technical and tactical use of weapon systems on ‘maritime targets’ at Kiti shooting range on Saturday, in an atmosphere that chief Lieutenant General Emmanuel Theodorou described as excellently organised. “During the visit to the firing range, the excellent organisation and high level of training of the […]

14.02.2026 15:31

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Cyprus too small for Colombia’s queen of trap

She’s ‘the queen of Colombian trap music’. She also appears in an episode of thriller show Fake Profile, “the most-viewed Latin series on Netflix the year it came out”. (Her song ‘Problem Boy’ – actually ‘Pr0Bl3Mb0I’ – was the theme song for the first season.) She’s styled the Golden Globes, and performed shamanic rituals with […]

14.02.2026 15:30

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Rubio casts US, the ‘child of Europe’, as critical friend to allies

Secretary of State Marco Rubio cast the United States as the “child of Europe” in a message of unity on Saturday, offering some reassurance as well as levelling more criticism at allies after a year of turmoil in transatlantic relations. Rubio was addressing the annual Munich Security Conference, where Europe’s leading powers have tried to […]

14.02.2026 15:22

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Son of Iran’s last shah urges US military intervention in Iran

Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi on Saturday said U.S. military intervention in Iran could save lives and urged President Donald Trump’s administration not to spend too long negotiating with Tehran’s clerical rulers on a nuclear deal. The exiled son of Iran’s toppled shah told Reuters in an interview that there were signs that the Iranian […]

14.02.2026 15:17

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Authorities lack info over spreading of foot-and-mouth disease in the north

The Republic’s authorities have not been briefed on the latest developments regarding the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in the north, veterinary services director Christodoulos Pipis said on Saturday. “We carried out the checks recommended by the European Commission to identify potential incidents in a timely manner, fortunately the results of the investigations and laboratory tests […]

14.02.2026 15:08

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

EU Environment and Climate Ministers Discuss Resilience, Competitiveness at Cyprus Meeting

Climate and water resilience, the EU’s role in global climate negotiations and the shift toward a competitive circular economy dominated a recent two‑day informal meeting of EU environment and climate ministers held in Nicosia under the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Ministers met at the Filoxenia Conference Centre, in a session […]

14.02.2026 15:00

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Zelenskiy says US too often asks Ukraine, not Russia, for concessions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed hope on Saturday that U.S.-brokered peace talks next week in Geneva will be serious and substantive, but he voiced concern that Ukraine was being asked “too often” to make concessions in the negotiations. “We truly hope that the trilateral meetings next week will be serious, substantive, helpful for all us […]

14.02.2026 14:42

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Tottenham appoint Tudor as manager until end of season

Tottenham Hotspur appointed former Juventus coach Igor Tudor as interim manager until the end of the season, the Premier League side said on Saturday after they sacked Thomas Frank with the team five points above the relegation zone. Tudor, who has managed several clubs across Europe, including Galatasaray and Olympique de Marseille, last led Serie […]

14.02.2026 14:34

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The making of Valentine’s Day

Every February, shop windows bloom with red hearts, chocolates and bouquets. Couples post affectionate selfies and book candlelit dinners, while others quietly opt out. But the version of Valentine’s Day as we recognise it today is less a timeless tradition than a modern creation, shaped by centuries of storytelling, cultural adaptation and the steady influence […]

14.02.2026 14:30

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Patients urged to contact GPs over flu, not go to A&E

The state health services Okypy on Saturday appealed to patients to avoid visiting A&E departments if they think they have flu, emphasising the unit is exclusively for cases that are life-threatening or emergencies. “Patients need to stop appearing at A&E with flu symptoms immediately,” it said. Okypy said that flu tests are available in pharmacies […]

14.02.2026 14:02

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After rainfall, dam capacity reaches 14.1 per cent

Cyprus dams stood at a capacity of 14.1 per cent on Friday, a figure only slightly higher than at same time last year, the water development department (WDD) said on Saturday. Last year at this time they were 26 per cent full. As of Friday, the dams held a total of 41.1 billion cubic metres, […]

14.02.2026 13:26

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Paphos’ Pomos dam overflows

The Pomos dam, with a capacity of 890,000m³, overflowed on Saturday morning following recent heavy rainfall in the region. This development is in stark contrast to the island’s broader water crisis, as overall dam reserves remain at critically low levels. The Water Development Department’s Paphos district engineer Harris Kasioulis said the overflow was expected, as […]

14.02.2026 12:48

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Men are embracing beauty culture:  many just refuse to call it that

By Jordan Foster Just weeks after the premiere of popular gay hockey romance series Heated Rivalry, star Hudson Williams’ extensive skincare routine has gone viral. In a now-viral video for The Cut, the 24-year-old walks viewers through his “five-step Korean beauty routine.” His multi-step regimen includes a close shave, a cleanse, pore-minimising treatments, a “super-glowing” […]

14.02.2026 12:30

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Arrest for drug dealing in Limassol

Police on Friday evening arrested a man for possessing and supplying supply substances including cocaine, ecstasy and MDMA in the Limassol district. The 28-year-old was located and apprehended in connection with investigations into ongoing drug offences committed between July and December 2025. He was located after police had published his photograph and information. The Limassol […]

14.02.2026 12:14

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Man run over while changing tyre on highway

A man died after being run over by a passing vehicle while trying to change the tyre of his car in the emergency lane on the highway near Xylofagou on Friday evening. Bases police said the incident occurred at 9:45pm, with the road remaining closed until 1am on Saturday morning. The driver of the bypassing […]

14.02.2026 11:24

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Nepali woman dies in scooter accident

A 26-year-old Nepali woman succumbed to her injuries on Saturday after being critically injured in a traffic accident while riding an e-scooter on Tuesday. According to police, the fatal accident occurred at 8am on February 10 when a 52-year-old woman driver’s car, under circumstances still being investigated, collided with Lakpadoma Sherpa’s scooter on Nicos Pattichis […]

14.02.2026 11:17

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Today’s weather: Snow returns to Troodos, mild weather inland

On Saturday, the weather will be partly cloudy with local rains expected to strike the western parts of the island. In the afternoon, scattered showers are also expected in the south-east. Temperatures will rise to 20 degrees Celsius inland and along the south-east and east coasts. On the west coast, temperatures will reach around 18 […]

14.02.2026 11:05

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Hosts EU Workshop on Civilian Evacuation Efforts in MENA Region

As part of Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Cyprus Military Representation to the EU has hosted a high‑level workshop on the EU’s role in supporting civilian evacuation operations across the Middle East and North Africa. The event brought together political, civilian and military officials to exchange experiences and best practices […]

14.02.2026 11:00

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Kombos in call with Iranian counterpart

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi discussed a range of issues regarding regional stability and the progress of diplomatic efforts during a telephone conversation on Friday. According to a ministerial post on X on Friday night, the discussion focused on the follow-up to the US-Iran talks held in Oman. Both sides […]

14.02.2026 10:58

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