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EuroCOP Warns of “Collapse” in Social Dialogue Within Cyprus Police During EU Council Presidency

The European Confederation of Police (EuroCOP) has raised concerns over what it describes as a breakdown in social dialogue within the Cyprus Police, noting that the issue arises at a time when the Republic of Cyprus holds the rotating presidency of the EU Council. According to Alithia, EuroCOP outlined its concerns in a letter dated […]

09.02.2026 23:45

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Trump to travel to China first week of April, Politico reports

United States President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing during the first week of April for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Politico reported on Monday, citing three people familiar with the plan.

09.02.2026 22:43

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Lebanon’s Tripoli building collapse kills 15

The death toll from the collapse of residential buildings in the Lebanese city of Tripoli rose to 15 after search and rescue operations ended, Lebanon’s National News Agency said on Monday, citing the civil defence chief. Civil defence director general Imad Khreiss said rescue teams rescued eight people from the rubble of the collapsed buildings […]

09.02.2026 22:13

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UN hopes for new crossing points in Cyprus ‘as soon as possible’

The United Nations is hoping for new crossing points to open between Cyprus’ two sides “as soon as possible”, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Monday. He told journalists that envoy Maria Angela Holguin “continues to work with the two leaders, including to advance the agreed confidence-building measures, and in particular to open […]

09.02.2026 21:36

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Britain’s royal palace ready to support police if asked in case of Andrew’s links to Epstein

Britain’s royal palace is prepared to help police if approached in connection with former Prince Andrew’s links to late US financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a spokesperson said on Monday. King Charles has made clear “his profound concern” at allegations that continue to emerge regarding his brother Andrew’s conduct, the palace spokesperson said. “While […]

09.02.2026 21:16

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Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions at congressional deposition, lawmakers say

Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions at a deposition before the United States House’s Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Monday, according to lawmakers, drawing criticism from both Republican and Democratic members of the committee. Maxwell, who was found guilty in 2021 for her role in helping Epstein sexually abuse teenage […]

09.02.2026 21:14

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Cypriot MEP Warns EU–MERCOSUR Deal Threatens Food Standards and Traditional Products

Cyprus MEP Yiorgos Georgiou (AKEL) has warned that the EU–MERCOSUR trade agreement will create severe unfair‑competition conditions and undermine both EU food‑safety standards and the survival of traditional Cypriot products. He also criticized the Republic for failing to secure protections for halloumi while other member states have already shielded their own goods. Speaking ahead of […]

09.02.2026 21:00

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US to turn over 2 Nato command posts to Europeans, military source says

The United States will turn over two of Nato’s major command posts – in Naples, Italy and Norfolk, Virginia – to European officers, a military source told Reuters on Monday. The move is in keeping with US President Donald Trump’s demands that European nations take more responsibility for their own security. His administration has called […]

09.02.2026 20:41

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Water situation in the dams still dire

Despite the rains, water levels in the island’s dams remain exceedingly low, officials again warned on Monday. Total water inside the reservoirs comes to 39.9 million cubic metres – or 13.7 per cent of total storage capacity. At this time last year, the dams held 26 per cent of capacity. The island’s largest reservoir at […]

09.02.2026 20:21

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Cyprus marks 77 years since closure of last camp for Palestine-bound Jews

Defence ministry permanent secretary Andreas Kountouris on Monday attended a ceremony to mark the 77th anniversary of the closure of the last of the detention camps set up by the British colonial authorities in Cyprus to house Jewish people bound for Palestine. He gave a speech at the event on behalf of minister Vasilis Palmas, and […]

09.02.2026 20:12

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Slow down at sewing workshop

A visit to the gallery is not just about browsing art collections and exhibitions, but also about sitting among the artworks, creating things by hand. This February, this is exactly what will happen at AG Leventis Gallery as fashion instructors Georgia Moditi and Anna Apostolou host a sewing workshop. On February 25, this unique experience […]

09.02.2026 19:40

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EU’s Kos calls Kombos after Turkey trip

European Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos on Monday held a telephone call with Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos following her trip to Turkey last week. According to the foreign ministry, the pair spoke about the European Union’s “enlargement agenda” and relations between the bloc and Turkey. Kos had met Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara on […]

09.02.2026 19:12

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Three quarters of Portuguese in Cyprus vote for president-elect Seguro

Portugal’s socialist president-elect Antonio Jose Seguro won three quarters of votes cast by Portuguese nationals in Cyprus at the weekend’s presidential election. In total, Seguro won 12 votes, with right-wing candidate Andre Ventura winning four votes, and two invalid votes being cast. The weekend’s election was a second-round runoff, with the election’s first round having […]

09.02.2026 19:02

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Dhekelia’s new turbines running late, may not arrive till 2030

The new turbines ordered for the power plant at Dhekelia may not arrive until 2030, officials of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) told MPs on Monday. EAC board chairman Giorgos Petrou said that, after a tender, they awarded a contract worth €140 million for the three turbines. Initially the delivery timeline was two-and-a-half years […]

09.02.2026 18:50

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Four Arrested in Paphos During Police Operation Targeting Organized Crime

Police arrested four people in Paphos on Sunday night during a coordinated operation aimed at preventing and combating organized crime, Police Spokesman Byron Vyronos said. Speaking on state radio, Vyronos said the operation followed information that a meeting involving individuals known to law‑enforcement authorities would take place at a restaurant in central Paphos. During checks […]

09.02.2026 18:46

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Sykas prepares to sue Disy over ballot exclusion as legal service examine file

The criminal investigation file concerning Disy MP Nikos Sykas has been forwarded to the legal service, while the Limassol parliamentarian prepares to file a civil lawsuit against his party over his exclusion from the election ballot, according to local media reports on Monday. The case stems from a complaint filed by Sykas’ partner over an […]

09.02.2026 18:44

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Best crypto for february 2026: Analysts compare these 3 cheap altcoins

As February 2026 approaches, crypto investors are searching for the best cheap cryptocurrencies with strong upside potential. With large-cap coins moving sideways, analysts are shifting focus to low-priced altcoins that offer real utility, active development, and room for growth. This comparison highlights three affordable crypto projects that experts believe stand out for February 2026, based […]

09.02.2026 18:10

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Turkey’s Sakarya mayor ‘lied about getting degree in Cyprus’

Yusuf Alemdar, the mayor of Turkey’s Sakarya municipality, which is located on the country’s Black Sea coast, lied about having obtained a degree in Cyprus, according to reports on Monday. The Sakarya municipality’s website states that Alemdar graduated with a degree in business administration from Famagusta’s Eastern Mediterranean University, but veteran journalist Levent Ozadam on […]

09.02.2026 18:02

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Starmer refuses to heed calls to quit over Mandelson scandal

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signalled on Monday he would not heed calls to quit, even by the leader of his party in Scotland, after a second aide resigned from a team in crisis over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U.S. Under pressure over the appointment of a man whose close […]

09.02.2026 17:47

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Listed companies set annual meetings for late February

The Cyprus Trading Corporation, Woolworth Cyprus Properties and Ermes Department Stores have all announced that they will hold their annual general meetings on February 27, 2026, at their registered offices in Strovolos, Nicosia, to review their 2024 performance and decide on key corporate matters. Cyprus Trading Corporation said its annual general meeting will take place […]

09.02.2026 17:12

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Cyprus Moves Ahead With Water‑Management Strategy, Minister Says

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou says the government is advancing its strategy to address Cyprus’ long‑standing water‑supply challenges, stressing that the country’s water policy is now at an advanced stage. SShe said the plan includes the continuous operation and expansion of desalination plants, upgrades to the water‑distribution network, and improved maintenance of dams to prevent losses. […]

09.02.2026 17:00

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Prosecution given further month to examine missing prison document material

Nicosia criminal court on Monday granted prosecutors another month to sift through the material and decide which can be shared with the defendants’ lawyers, in the case involving the theft of a trove of thousands of documents from the central prisons. On trial are the former director of the prisons Anna Aristotelous, former vice director […]

09.02.2026 16:50

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Ministries clash over proposed guide dog bill at House committee

A proposal to grant institutional recognition to guide dogs triggered sharp disagreements on Monday during discussions at the House human rights committee. The bill, submitted by Ecologist MP Charalambos Theopemptou, seeks to fill what MPs described as a ‘clear legislative gap’, with similar frameworks already in place in at least 20 EU member states. The […]

09.02.2026 16:43

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Deputy minister calls for infrastructure upgrades to boost Limassol tourism

Limassol remains a highly competitive Mediterranean tourist destination but must continue improving its infrastructure and services, Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis said on Monday after meeting local authorities and industry stakeholders in the city. Koumis chaired a meeting at the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel) attended by representatives of the Limassol regional tourism […]

09.02.2026 16:42

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