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Macron warns of more ‘US hostility’, urges EU to use ‘Greenland moment’ to push reforms

Europe should brace for more moments of U.S. hostility, French President Emmanuel Macron has warned, and should treat what he called the “Greenland moment” as a wake‑up call to push through long‑delayed reforms to strengthen the bloc’s global power. In an interview with several European newspapers, the French leader said the European Union should not […]

10.02.2026 10:43

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Rosenior praises revitalised Chelsea’s ‘extreme mental toughness’

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior praised his players’ mental fortitude for achieving a string of wins since he took over last month, with their only setbacks being two losses to Arsenal in the League Cup semi-finals. Rosenior’s side came from behind to end January with back-to-back 3-2 wins over Napoli in the Champions League group stage […]

10.02.2026 10:37

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Keep growing – Diageo and Johnnie Walker Black Label are implementing a reforestation program in fire-affected areas in Cyprus

Diageo and Johnnie Walker, in collaboration with PPD Global, have launched a reforestation program aimed at restoring the fire-affected areas of Cyprus in the Limassol district, which were devastated by the catastrophic wildfires of the summer of 2025.The program reinforces Diageo’s Spirit of Progress ambition, contributing to a more sustainable future for local communities and […]

10.02.2026 10:25

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LLM in sustainability and human rights – University of Cyprus

Next intake: September 2026 | Duration: 18 months | 90 ECTS An English-taught postgraduate programme examining how law can support sustainability and a fair green transition, linking environmental protection with human rights, social justice and responsible business. The programme’s distinctive strength is its integrated approach: each core module offers focused expertise in a key field, […]

10.02.2026 10:19

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Award-winning social drama Wishbone comes to Nicosia

The Cypriot co-production film Wishbone is hitting Nicosia’s big screen on Wednesday and Thursday, hosted at Pantheon Cinema at 8.30pm. Produced by Felony Film Productions and the Deputy Ministry of Culture, the award-winning social drama is directed by Greek filmmaker Penny Panayotopoulou and tells the story of a lot of young people today as well […]

10.02.2026 10:11

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Cyprus 49th out of 182 in international corruption index

Cyprus ranks 49th among 182 countries in the corruption perception index for 2025, published by Transparency International, dropping three places from 2024. According to the index made public on Tuesday, Cyprus received 55 points instead of its previous 56. The index ranks 182 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption on […]

10.02.2026 09:54

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Russian airport deal involves firm with former Cyprus ties

Russia has transferred ownership of Moscow’s Domodedovo airport to a company linked to the operator of Sheremetyevo, following a court ruling that nationalised the asset earlier this year. In June, a Russian court ordered the nationalisation and transfer of Domodedovo, the country’s fourth-busiest airport, after finding that its two owners, Dmitry Kamenchik and Valery Kogan, […]

10.02.2026 09:30

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Van catches fire in Limassol

A van in Yermasoyia, Limassol, went up in flames just before midnight, causing damage to the engine. The Mercedes van was in the carpark of a block of flats when it caught fire. Fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said they were informed of the fire at 11.56pm on Monday. No one was in danger and […]

10.02.2026 08:48

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Koag anticipates 244 housing units by end of year

The Cyprus Land Development Organisation (Koag) expects to deliver 244 residences by the end of the year, general director Eleni Symeonidou told the House finance committee on Monday, during discussions on Koag’s budget. Symeonidou said Koag was focusing on three pillars, the first being traditional housing construction, with 244 units expected by the end of […]

10.02.2026 08:22

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Arab states criticise Israel as it expands powers in occupied West Bank

Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates led regional states on Monday in condemning Israel’s move to ease settlement expansion and widen its powers in the West Bank, a step critics said went in the direction of annexing occupied land. Sunday’s decisions by Israel’s security cabinet will make it easier for Jewish settlers to […]

10.02.2026 08:14

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Cyprus leads EU retail growth despite December slowdown

Retail sales in Cyprus recorded the strongest annual growth in the European Union in December 2025, even as overall retail trade volumes declined month-on-month across the euro area and the EU, according to Eurostat. The statistical office of the EU reported that Cyprus posted an annual increase of 8.2 per cent in total retail trade […]

10.02.2026 08:12

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Police arrest seven in overnight operation, 69 booked for speeding

The police continued their overnight operations in key urban areas on Monday, resulting in seven arrests for various offences, including causing serious bodily harm, illegal entry into the Republic and the illegal possession of property and drugs. They also pulled over vehicles and checked 565 drivers and passengers. The police reported 176 people for various […]

10.02.2026 08:09

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Cyprus urged to lead on fishing vessel transparency

Fisheries transparency has emerged as an early test of Cyprus’ leadership of the Council of the European Union, as Oceana urged the government to tighten rules on fishing vessel ownership to curb illegal fishing and protect compliant operators. With Cyprus holding the EU Council Presidency, the country is now at the centre of policy debates […]

10.02.2026 08:00

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Australia urges calm after violent clashes in Sydney during Israeli President’s visit

Australian leaders on Tuesday urged calm and called on protests to remain peaceful after clashes between police and demonstrators opposing Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia erupted in Sydney. Police said 27 people were arrested, including 10 for allegedly assaulting officers, after violence broke out on Monday evening when police moved in to clear […]

10.02.2026 08:00

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Man arrested for torching Limassol car showroom

The police have arrested a 28-year-old for setting fire to a car showroom in Limassol on January 25. All seven luxury cars in the showroom were damaged in the blaze. Two of the cars belonging to different owners were totally destroyed, with damage estimated at €60,000 and €120,000. The building was also damaged in the […]

10.02.2026 07:55

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Asbis shareholder stake falls below 5 per cent after share sale

The board of directors of ASBISc Enterprises Plc, a leading Cyprus-based IT distributor commonly known as Asbis, has announced announced that the Zbigniew Juroszek Family Foundation has reduced its voting stake in the company to below five per cent. The company received formal notification on February 6, 2026, regarding a series of share disposals executed […]

10.02.2026 07:40

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Man dies after fainting in gym

A 34-year-old died in Paphos on Monday afternoon after fainting in a gym. He was taken by ambulance to Paphos general hospital, where doctors struggled to keep him alive. A postmortem is expected to determine the cause of death. The police have ruled out foul play.

10.02.2026 07:38

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Cyprus Business News: shipping, Oev, CFA, fintech, Indian firms

Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis carried out a working visit to Athens and Alexandria between February 4 and 9, as part of broader efforts to bolster the island’s maritime diplomacy in the region. According to a statement from the ministry released on Monday, the visit combined policy dialogue on decarbonisation with regional cooperation meetings ahead […]

10.02.2026 07:30

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Unsettled weather throughout the week, with rain and thunderstorms

Unsettled weather continues till Friday, with fine dust possibly in the atmosphere as of Thursday. Tuesday starts off overcast with isolated showers in the west. As the day progresses, rainy weather will spread to the rest of the island, with possible thunderstorms and hail, and sleet on Troodos. Winds will be a southwest moderate to […]

10.02.2026 07:27

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Infrastructure resilience emerges as key driver of property value

Property market dynamics in Cyprus and internationally are increasingly shaped by infrastructure resilience, climate risk and affordability pressures, as new data released in January 2026 highlighted rising sales, widening cost gaps between cities and an evolving policy framework on land acquisition. The value of property is no longer determined solely by location or size, as […]

10.02.2026 07:00

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German carnival season expected to generate €2bn in revenue

Germany’s carnival season, whose celebrations will peak this week, is set to generate nearly 2 billion euros ($2.36 billion) in revenue this year, according to a study by the German Economic Institute (IW) seen by Reuters. Sectors ranging from hotels and bars to costume retailers are set to benefit from the festivities, said the IW. […]

10.02.2026 06:00

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Saudi rail deal gives boost to Spanish train sector

Saudi Arabia has ordered 20 new high-speed trains from Spain’s Talgo SA (TLGO.MC), the company and Spain’s transport minister have announced. In a statement, Talgo said the deal adds 1.33 billion euros ($1.57 billion) to its order backlog, bringing it to a total of nearly 6 billion euros, a record. The contract also covers maintenance […]

10.02.2026 05:30

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Services must be strengthened to secure cat, dog welfare

Environment and animal welfare commissioner Antonia Theodosiou has pointed out persistent issues, including the overpopulation of cats and unowned dogs from uncontrolled breeding, low registration rates, delays in legislation enforcement, rising abandonment and abuse cases, and shortcomings in shelter infrastructure and public veterinary services. Speaking at the social theatre performance Until I Stay in Larnaca, […]

10.02.2026 04:25

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Our View: Why the futile fines when drones can solve dumping?

The House last week passed a law providing for stiffer fines for fly-tipping but at the same time MPs cautioned that lax enforcement makes the legislation moot. Under the changes, the out-of-court fine issued by an inspector goes from €4,000 to €8,000, whereas the maximum fine issued by a chief inspector increases from €20,000 to […]

10.02.2026 04:20

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