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Fire engine damaged in fire

A fire engine and two other vehicles belonging to the game service were damaged by a fire which broke out in the car park of the Troodos mountain village of Evrychou’s village council building, the police said on Thursday. The fire broke out at 1.25am, and was later extinguished by firefighters. Police officers cordoned the […]

12.02.2026 09:43

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Police Conduct Overnight Operations; Two Arrested

Police carried out targeted overnight operations across Cyprus aimed at preventing serious crime and strengthening public safety, authorities said Thursday. During the patrols, officers arrested two people: one in Limassol in connection with an investigation into threats and theft, and another in the Famagusta district in a domestic‑violence case. Police said 227 vehicles were stopped […]

12.02.2026 09:40

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

EU Approves SAFE Defence Funding Package for Eight Member States, Including Cyprus

The EU Foreign Affairs Council has approved a set of implementing decisions that unlock defence‑industry financing under the SAFE initiative for eight member states: Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Spain, Croatia, Portugal and Romania. For Cyprus, the decision paves the way for more than €1.18 billion in defence‑production support through loans, backed by an initial EU […]

12.02.2026 09:15

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‘This time it must be different’ – Erhurman evaluates Guterres meeting

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman stressed that the next round of negotiations to solve the Cyprus problem must not follow the patterns of previous attempts while evaluating his first meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, saying that “this time it must be different”. “I shared with the secretary-general face to face my view that, […]

12.02.2026 08:58

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Bringing a drone to Cyprus: What travellers need to know

Drones have become a common sight across Europe — capturing sunsets, coastlines and city skylines from angles once reserved for helicopters. But while consumer drone technology is increasingly accessible, regulations surrounding their use remain complex. Cyprus Mail recently explored the broader landscape of “Drones and counter-drone technologies”, focusing on security and regulatory developments. For holidaymakers […]

12.02.2026 08:53

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Police Arrest 32‑Year‑Old Wanted for Serious Offences in Ayia Napa

Police have arrested a 32‑year‑old man who had been wanted in connection with several serious offences committed in Ayia Napa in January 2025, as well as on Sept. 25 and Oct. 8 of the same year, authorities said Thursday. Police had released the suspect’s name and photograph on three occasions — Oct. 13 and Oct. […]

12.02.2026 08:39

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26‑Year‑Old Arrested in Nicosia Attempted Murder Case; Second Suspect Still Wanted

Police have arrested a 26‑year‑old man in connection with the attempted murder of a 21‑year‑old in Nicosia on Feb. 10, authorities said Thursday. Investigators secured arrest warrants for two suspects, aged 25 and 26, after obtaining testimony in the case. The 26‑year‑old was detained on Wednesday and is expected to appear before the Nicosia District […]

12.02.2026 08:38

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Today’s weather: Mainly cloudy, isolated storms possible

Thursday’s weather will be mostly cloudy across most of the island, with localised rain and isolated storms possible at times. Temperatures will rise to a high of 20 degrees inland and on the coast and eight degrees Celsius in the mountains. Overnight, the skies will remain mostly cloudy, with more rain and storms once again […]

12.02.2026 08:29

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Cyprus bank rates move closer to eurozone averages

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has reported an increased degree of convergence between the average interest rates of Cyprus credit institutions and those of the eurozone for both deposits and loans. The CBC stated that there is an increased degree of convergence between the average interest rates of credit institutions in Cyprus and the […]

12.02.2026 08:20

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Cyprus earnings climb amid euro area slowdown

The European Central Bank (ECB) has published its latest wage tracker data showing that negotiated wage growth in the euro area is set to moderate in 2026, signalling easing pay pressures across the bloc. The headline ECB wage tracker, which covers active collective bargaining agreements and smooths one-off payments over time, indicates negotiated wage growth […]

12.02.2026 08:10

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Ukrainian capital Kyiv under ‘massive’ attack from Russian missiles, officials say

The Ukrainian capital Kyiv came under a “massive” attack from Russian missiles early on Thursday, with various buildings hit in the assault, officials said. “A mass attack on the capital is still underway,” Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram. Klitschko said there had been hits on both residential and non-residential buildings on both sides of […]

12.02.2026 07:59

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Canadian police identify 18-year-old woman as suspect in mass school shooting

The suspect in a deadly school shooting in western Canada was an 18-year-old woman with mental health issues who killed her mother and stepbrother before attacking her former school, police said on Wednesday, but investigators did not offer a motive for one of the worst mass slaughters in Canadian history. The killer, whom police identified […]

12.02.2026 07:57

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Limassol Greens strengthens role as urban golf resort

Limassol Greens is entering a new phase of expansion in 2026, following a milestone year that saw the delivery of homes and the full launch of its golf course, confirming its transition into a fully operational golf and premium lifestyle destination in Limassol. The project described 2026 as a decisive new chapter, marking its evolution […]

12.02.2026 07:50

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Chief scientist advances Cyprus role at EU-India forum

Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides participated in the EU-India Forum in New Delhi on February 6-7, in efforts to strengthen Cyprus’ positioning within the evolving EU-India Innovation and Technology Partnership. Skourides was accompanied by Heraklitos Iosifides, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Cyprus High Commission in India, and Nicolas Kyriakides, President of the Cyprus Forum, during […]

12.02.2026 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now: housing, tourism, gender gap, forex sector, CBC

The forex market requires strong emphasis on investor protection, proper information and cultivation of financial literacy, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Wednesday. At the same time, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) Chairman Georgios Theocharides said at the same event that around 600 inspections were carried out on Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs) during 2025 and […]

12.02.2026 07:30

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Weather – Thursday 12th Feb

The weather will stay mostly cloudy with periods of local rain and a chance of a thunderstorm. South‑westerly winds will strengthen through the day, becoming moderate to strong and very strong at times in the south. Seas will remain slight. Temperatures will rise to 20 degrees inland and along the coasts, and 8 degrees in […]

12.02.2026 07:00

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Tech and science roles see drop in job vacancies, manufacturing sees rise

Manufacturing labourers recorded the largest increase in job vacancy rates in the EU between 2019 and 2023, according to Eurostat, signalling growing recruitment difficulties in that occupation. The figures, which compare developments before the Covid-19 pandemic in 2019 with figures for 2023, indicate that the job vacancy rate for manufacturing labourers rose by 4.2 percentage […]

12.02.2026 07:00

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Police Seek 14‑Year‑Old Girl Missing From Nicosia Residence

Police are searching for a 14‑year‑old girl who went missing Wednesday from her place of residence in Nicosia. Authorities said Liubov Lush Hinskaya, a Russian national, is of medium build, about 1.60 meters tall, with blonde hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information that could help locate her is asked to contact Nicosia CID at […]

12.02.2026 06:53

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What’s on this weekend

This weekend brings the start of the carnival extravaganza, lots of Valentine’s Day events and even rural festivals celebrating the season. Fiestas, live music gigs, drive-in cinemas, and much more is on the agenda Let the carnival begin The first weekend of the carnival madness begins, bringing lots of party vibes, groovy tunes and crazy […]

12.02.2026 06:40

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UN Chief Meets Tufan Erhürman in New York for First Talks Since His Election

UN Secretary‑General António Guterres met Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman at UN headquarters on Wednesday, the first meeting between the two since Erhürman’s election. According to a statement from the Turkish Cypriot side, the talks were held in a positive atmosphere and focused on current and regional developments, with the Cyprus issue at the centre […]

12.02.2026 06:11

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CySEC tightens cross-border oversight of Cyprus investment firms

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued a new circular requiring certain Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs) to complete a new electronic cross-border reporting form covering their 2025 activities across the European Economic Area. The circular forms part of an exercise initiated by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). The exercise is addressed […]

12.02.2026 06:00

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Mercosur hangs like ‘sword of Damocles’ over farmers, MEP warns

The EU–Mercosur trade agreement continues to hang “like a sword of Damocles over the heads of farmers”, Akel MEP Giorgos Georgiou cautioned on Wednesday, warning that recent safeguards approved by the European Parliament fall short of protecting agriculture in Cyprus and across the bloc. Speaking on Alpha TV, Georgiou said the European parliament on Tuesday […]

12.02.2026 04:25

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Our View: Further proof Cyprus authorities not up to challenge of creating LNG terminal

The colossal ineptitude of the authorities in their ongoing efforts to import LNG is still on show. According to the progress report given by new Energy Minister Michalis Damianos to the House energy committee on Tuesday, the only progress was that the government was in the process of returning €67 million of funding received from […]

12.02.2026 04:20

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Cyprus Trade Deficit Widens to €8 Billion in 2025, Eurostat Says

Cyprus’ trade deficit grew by €606 million in 2025 compared with the previous year, reaching €8 billion, driven largely by a sharp rise in imports, according to preliminary figures released by the Statistical Service. The trade gap stood at €8.001 billion for January–December 2025, up from €7.395 billion in the same period of 2024. Total […]

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