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Jailed Istanbul mayor dares Erdogan to call early elections now

Almost one year after he was jailed, Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has told Reuters that Tayyip Erdogan should call elections “now” and predicted that the president would lose if he ran again. Imamoglu has emerged in recent years as Erdogan’s main rival, with polls suggesting he could indeed defeat Turkey’s leader of more than two […]

13.02.2026 12:12

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Private hospitals threaten action over nursing shortages

Private hospitals warned on Friday they will “take action” unless the government acts immediately to address a critical shortage of nurses. Speaking on CyBC radio, private hospitals association (Pasin) chairman, Marios Karaiskakis, he cautioned that hospitals were being pushed to the brink. “We’ve run out of words, we needed nurses yesterday and they’re telling us […]

13.02.2026 12:06

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Healthy winter snacks

Blueberry Banana CakeThis soft and fragrant banana bread is naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and blueberries, with no added sugar. It’s a nourishing bake that works perfectly for breakfast, a snack or a light dessert. For 10 slicesNon-stick cooking spray, for greasing3 ripe bananas (≈300g), mashed2 large eggs½ cup plain Greek yogurt (2% fat, ≈120 […]

13.02.2026 12:00

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‘Mighty Mouflons’ target big performance against Andorra

The Cyprus national rugby team AKA the ‘Mighty Mouflons’ will host Andorra on Saturday 14 March at Tsirio Stadium, Limassol, in a key Rugby Europe Men’s Conference 2025/26 fixture. This home match gives Cyprus an important opportunity to respond positively in Pool D after their earlier defeat to Malta, while Andorra arrive in Limassol on […]

13.02.2026 11:51

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Children of displaced mothers to gain voting rights in local elections from 2029

Children of mothers who are registered as displaced persons will be allowed to vote for the local representatives-in-exile of the places where their mothers are registered at the next local elections in 2029, President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Friday. “As is currently the case for those displaced by patrilineal descent, today we give the same […]

13.02.2026 11:31

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More than words: How poetry marks life’s most important moments

When Cyprus Mail published “A poem for Cyprus” in honor of Independence Day, it underscored something many on the island instinctively understand: poetry is not confined to classrooms or literary circles. It surfaces at moments of collective reflection — and just as often at deeply personal milestones. From weddings in mountain villages to memorial services […]

13.02.2026 11:24

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CySEC joins global drive against relationship investment scams

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Friday announced that it is joining the International Organisation of Securities Commissions in a pre-Valentine’s Day global awareness campaign to combat relationship investment scams. The regulator said the initiative is intended to highlight the growing sophistication of such schemes and the severe consequences they can have for […]

13.02.2026 11:04

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Cyprus employers say bank tax plans are ‘inconceivable’ and ‘punitive’

The Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) has issued a warning against renewed efforts to impose additional extraordinary taxes on bank profits, arguing that such measures would harm the economy and undermine investor confidence. The federation expressed deep concern over the reintroduction of discussions on further taxation beyond the special levy on banks that has been […]

13.02.2026 10:54

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Mukhtar-in-exile furious over Aykut’s impending repatriation

Trikomo’s Greek Cypriot mukhtar-in-exile Iacovos Hadjivarnavas on Friday expressed fury at the planned transfer of Israeli prisoner Simon Aykut to the country of which he holds citizenship to serve out the remainder of his sentence Aykut had been sentenced to five years in prison in October last year, having pled guilty to a total of 40 of […]

13.02.2026 10:42

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Johnson misses a medal but gets a ring and a fiance

Olympic downhill champion Breezy Johnson ended up with an engagement ring instead of a medal on Thursday after crashing out of the women’s super-G at the Milano Cortina Games and then saying yes to her fiance. The American skier’s boyfriend Connor Watkins went down on one knee in the snow at the finish area to […]

13.02.2026 10:40

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Cyprus underestimates its untapped tourism wealth, says port chief

The cruise industry can become a key driver of growth for the Cypriot economy, provided it operates with sustainable practices and respect for the city, DP World Limassol CEO Charles Pitout said. “We don’t want cruise ships that bring congestion but no revenue. We want a real connection with the local economy,” Pitout said. Speaking […]

13.02.2026 10:34

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Arsenal miss chance to go six points clear with draw at Brentford

The hosts were the better side in the first half but could not take advantage of a nervy Arsenal start, with goalkeeper David Raya forced to make a sharp save from Igor Thiago. Arsenal took the lead in the 61st minute through Madueke, who soared above Rico Henry and nodded Piero Hincapie’s ball back across […]

13.02.2026 10:31

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Limassol hotels and industrial units to avoid water supply cuts for now

There are no plans at present to impose water supply cuts on hotel units or industrial facilities, either in Limassol or nationwide, the director of the Water Development Department (WDD), Eliana Tofa Christidou, said. She explained that the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment together with the WDD are promoting water-saving practices, particularly in […]

13.02.2026 10:24

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Second man arrested over alleged attack, extortion of delivery driver

A second suspect was arrested on Friday in Limassol in connection with an investigation into the alleged extortion and attack of a food delivery driver, the police said. The police said that a 20-year-old man was taken into custody under a court warrant to assist with ongoing interrogations. Another 20-year-old suspect had already been arrested […]

13.02.2026 10:17

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Quirky Valentine’s Day events this weekend

The day is here again, and whether you love it or you hate it, Valentine’s Day brings a plethora of events and reasons to go out. Whether you are loved-up and celebrating or not, this year’s events are here to honour love in all its forms. Get ready for a weekend full of love-themed happenings, […]

13.02.2026 09:57

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Two arrested on British bases for stealing used bus parts

Two men have been arrested on the British Dhekelia base after being caught stealing around €10,000 worth of parts from decommissioned buses, the British bases’ police said on Friday. The men were apprehended in the village of Ormidia on February 3, with the bases’ police saying the pair were “outside a fenced off area in […]

13.02.2026 09:30

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Erhurman demands preservation of convergences reached at Crans-Montana

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman has said that he has rejected President Nikos Christodoulides’ plan for a new list of convergences found between the island’s two sides to be drawn up, saying that instead, the convergences reached at the most recent formal round of negotiations in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana in 2017 be […]

13.02.2026 09:02

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Why Cyprus dreads ‘Tuesday 13’

Across much of the Western world, any 13th day of the month that falls on a Friday carries unease for the superstitious. Hotels skip the number. Airlines often avoid the row. In Cyprus and Greece, however, it’s Tuesday the 13th that scares us. But why? In Cyprus, it’s not Friday the 13th that scares us. […]

13.02.2026 09:00

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Today’s weather: Snow possible in Troodos

Snow may fall on the Troodos mountains on Friday afternoon, with rain and clouds expected in lower ground. Additionally, the occasional storm is expected in some parts of the island, with hailstones likely. Temperatures are expected to rise to a high of 19 degrees Celsius inland and on the coasts and eight degrees Celsius in […]

13.02.2026 08:32

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Europe pushes for greater self-reliance as US alliance strains

One year after U.S. Vice President JD Vance attacked European allies at the Munich Security Conference, Washington’s partners will be seeking to chart a more independent course, while preserving the basis of the alliance. Vance’s 2025 speech at the annual gathering of top security officials triggered a year of unprecedented transatlantic confrontation, with the United […]

13.02.2026 08:15

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Bangladesh’s BNP wins sweeping election majority, promise of stability

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won an overwhelming two-thirds majority on Friday in general elections, a result expected to bring stability after months of tumult following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a Gen Z-led uprisingin 2024. Latest counts in a vote seen as the South Asian nation’s first truly competitive election […]

13.02.2026 08:06

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Cyprus outpaces EU average in shift towards energy efficiency

Cyprus has recorded a 23.2 per cent reduction in its net domestic energy use intensity over the last decade, according to Eurostat. The figures show that the EU economy used 56.1 million terajoules of energy in 2023, representing a 4.1 per cent decrease compared with the previous year. Businesses and government bodies were responsible for […]

13.02.2026 08:00

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Airlines warn of four-hour summer delays at European borders

Airports and airlines warned the European Commission that the rollout of the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) is already causing significant delays at border control, with waiting times reaching up to two hours, and could extend to four hours or more during the summer peak. In a letter to EU commissioner for internal affairs and migration […]

13.02.2026 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now: taxes, private flight network, hotels, Aegean, Eurobank

Cyprus’ tax reform has revised rates and deductions and also substantially raised financial penalties, with the changes entering into force on January 1. According to Philenews, the objective is to make fines more deterrent and strengthen tax compliance. The administrative fine for breaching the decree on card payments has increased to €6,000 for businesses that […]

13.02.2026 07:30

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