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Cyprus positioned as EU gateway at DCO general assembly in Kuwait

The Digital Cooperation Organisation concluded its fifth General Assembly in Kuwait this week, with member states adopting the Kuwait Declaration on Responsible AI for Global Digital Prosperity and agreeing on a series of actions aimed at advancing inclusive and trusted digital transformation. The General Assembly, convened on February 4–5, 2026 under the Presidency of the […]

08.02.2026 13:23

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Iran: regime change is a slogan, not a plan

Once again, the debate over Iran is framed as a stark choice between strength and weakness, action and inaction. Between good and evil. This is a false binary. The real question is not whether the US can use military force against Iran, but what problem such force is meant to solve, at what cost, and […]

08.02.2026 13:20

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Couple’s global jiving quest raises thousands for charity

Sometimes the most noble causes are sparked by innocent dares from friends. British nationals Diane and Steve Gee, now Cyprus residents, started jiving simply to meet new people and shake up their island life. What began as a fun hobby turned into a global adventure: within one year, they danced in more than 60 locations […]

08.02.2026 12:37

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Possibility of second flu wave in Cyprus remains open, expert warns

The possibility of a second wave of influenza in Cyprus remains open, despite the epidemiological picture currently appearing stable, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Virology at the University of Nicosia Medical School Petros Karayiannis has told the Cyprus News Agency. Karayiannis cautioned that existing data do not allow for complacency, noting that infections continue to […]

08.02.2026 12:36

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EU Commissioner Kadis pledges new strategies for islands and coasts

European Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis has pledged that the European Union will put forward two new strategies for coastal communities and islands during Cyprus’ six-month term as the holder of the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU. Speaking to the Sunday Mail, he said the two strategies will complement one another, and that […]

08.02.2026 12:17

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BusinessEurope hails Cyprus as model of effective state-business cooperation

Cyprus is being recognised as a model of effective cooperation between the state and the business community, a key pillar underpinning the country’s strong economic performance, according to a written statement by the president of the Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev), George Pantelides. Pantelides took part on Thursday, February 5, in a working dinner with […]

08.02.2026 12:16

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New statute of Church of Cyprus expected after Easter, Archbishop says

The new statute of the Church of Cyprus is expected to be ready after Easter, Archbishop Georgios said on Sunday during a visit to Paphos. Speaking after the church service at the Metropolitan Church of Ayios Theodoros, the Archbishop said work on the statutory changes is still under way. “A committee has been appointed and […]

08.02.2026 12:03

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Is Trump after ‘peace’ or a ‘piece’?

The “Board of Peace”, unveiled by Trump on his second day at the Davos conference last month – ironically after spending the first day trying to walk back his threats to take over Greenland by force – is another example of the tectonic shift in international relations and the growing break between the US and […]

08.02.2026 11:44

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‘Bad’ debtors are not all bad. They’re fleeced

I believe the Cyprus Mail editorial ‘Should bad debtors be given more slack?’ (February 4) your opinion on this matter cannot be more wrong. We are the victims, and part of the bad debtors that you refer to. We were advised by the bank 20 years ago to take out a house loan in Swiss […]

08.02.2026 11:36

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Cabinet approves €1.5m support scheme for sheep and goat farmers

The cabinet has approved the granting of financial support to the sheep and goat farming sector, aimed at boosting productivity and improving the long-term sustainability of livestock holdings. According to a statement issued on Sunday, the scheme has a total budget of €1.5 million and seeks to encourage the adoption of modern reproductive management practices, […]

08.02.2026 11:35

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Polish Universities Complete Excavation Season at Nea Paphos

A joint archaeological mission by the University of Warsaw and Jagiellonian University has completed its 2025 excavation season at Nea Paphos, the Department of Antiquities has said. The autumn campaign, carried out from 7 September to 7 October, involved about 30 researchers, students and volunteers. A spring study season earlier in the year focused on […]

08.02.2026 11:00

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Russia says man suspected of shooting top general has been detained in Dubai

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Sunday that the man suspected of shooting top Russian military intelligence officer Vladimir Alexeyev in Moscow has been detained in Dubai and handed over to Russia. Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, deputy head of the GRU, Russia’s military intelligence arm, was shot several times in an apartment block in […]

08.02.2026 10:57

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Digital euro to cut costs for SMEs and reduce reliance on non-European payment providers, ECB says

The digital euro would help lower payment costs for small businesses burdened by expensive international card schemes and reduce Europe’s reliance on non-European payment providers that currently handle nearly 70 per cent of card transactions, European Central Bank executive board member Piero Cipollone has said. In an interview with the Cyprus News Agency, Cipollone described […]

08.02.2026 10:52

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India, Malaysia renew pledges to boost trade, collaboration

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim renewed pledges on Sunday to bolster trade and explore potential collaborations in semiconductors, defence and other fields. Modi is on a two-day visit to the Southeast Asian nation, his first since the two countries elevated ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in August 2024. […]

08.02.2026 10:45

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Five arrested during island-wide police operations

Police arrested five people on Saturday night as part of island-wide operations aimed at preventing serious criminal activity, maintaining public order and boosting public safety. In a statement issued on Sunday, police said their presence across Cyprus overnight was intensified, with organised patrols carried out at key locations in urban areas. As a result of […]

08.02.2026 10:33

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How bee brains are shaping next-generation computer chips

Bees navigate their surroundings with astonishing precision. Their brains are now inspiring the design of tiny, low-power chips that could one day guide miniature robots and sensors. By Tom Cassauwers When a bee leaves the nest, it already has its own version of a GPS in its head. By analysing patterns in the sky and […]

08.02.2026 10:30

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Police arrest 27-year-old suspect after car chase

Police arrested a 27-year-old wanted in connection with burglaries and thefts in Larnaca on Saturday afternoon following a pursuit that involved the discharge of a firearm. According to the police communications branch, at around 4pm officers located a vehicle reported stolen in the Livadia area of Larnaca. When the driver became aware of the police […]

08.02.2026 10:28

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Three injured in early-morning crash on Limassol–Nicosia motorway

Three people were taken to Nicosia General Hospital in the early hours of Sunday following a road collision on the motorway. According to a police statement, a patrol vehicle carrying two police officers was parked in the emergency lane of the Limassol–Nicosia motorway, near the GSP stadium, as part of traffic checks and road safety […]

08.02.2026 10:23

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Dust in atmosphere until Sunday afternoon

A weak low-pressure system is affecting the area, while thin dust will remain in the atmosphere until the afternoon, the Meteorological Service said on Sunday. During the day, increased mid- and high-level cloud cover will be observed. Winds will blow mainly south to southwesterly, light to moderate, while the sea will be slightly rough. Temperatures […]

08.02.2026 10:20

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Trump backs Nexstar-Tegna merger, says big TV networks need more competition

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday publicly backed a proposed merger between local television station operator Nexstar Media NXST.O and its smaller rival Tegna TGNA.N. “We need more competition against THE ENEMY, the Fake News National TV Networks,” Trump wrote in a social media post. “GET THAT DEAL DONE!” Nexstar last year proposed a $3.54 […]

08.02.2026 10:20

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Japan’s Takaichi aims for blizzard of votes in rare winter election

Japanese voters trudged through snow on Sunday to cast their ballots in an election predicted to hand Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a resounding win, though record dumps in some parts of the country snarled traffic and could dent turnout. The conservative coalition of Takaichi, the nation’s first female leader, is on track to win around […]

08.02.2026 10:05

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Man Posed as Cyprus Electricity Technician in Jewellery Theft; Two Arrested

Police have arrested two men, aged 49 and 25, in connection with a deceptive jewellery theft reported in the Nicosia district. The case was reported on January 31, 2026, by a local resident. According to the complainant, he received a phone call that afternoon from an unknown man who identified himself as a technician from […]

08.02.2026 09:26

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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting February 2: There is an urgent need for immediate strengthening of human resources and international promotion of Cyprus as a tourist destination, according to Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) president Thanos Michaelides. These two factors, he explained, are “the key pillars of sustainable development […]

08.02.2026 09:00

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Why Cyprus needs its cats and dogs

They sit beside us at café tables, follow us down village streets, sleep near our restaurants, homes and hotels Cyprus has a complicated relationship with animals. Stray cats curl up outside bakeries. Dogs wait patiently in car parks. Volunteers stretch themselves thin, feeding, rescuing, worrying. It’s sad. It’s uncomfortable. And it’s something many people would […]

08.02.2026 09:00

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