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Man, woman jailed after arrest with 17kg cannabis

A man and woman were sentenced to 11 and 2.5 years in prison on Tuesday by the Larnaca district court after being found with 17.6kg of cannabis at Larnaca airport in June. The 66-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman, from Italy, who travelled from Spain were arrested at Larnaca airport when the drugs were found […]

04.02.2026 11:24

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Frederick Research Center, RTD Talos present unique energy storage system

On January 26, 2026, the Frederick Research Center, one of the leading research institutions in Cyprus specialising in areas such as materials science and sustainable engineering, and RTD Talos, a key research and development and innovation player in Cyprus, presented an innovative thermal energy storage system developed within the framework of the “Development of an […]

04.02.2026 11:23

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Alleged rape victim gives police statement over Paphos mayor

The alleged rape victim linked to a complaint by businessman Theodoros Aristodemou gave a lengthy statement to police on Tuesday in relation to allegations against Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos, police confirmed on Wednesday. The testimony, reported to have lasted some five hours, relates to serious allegations raised by Aristodemou, who has accused the mayor of […]

04.02.2026 11:18

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First 2026 EKO Smile Challenge hands winner keys to Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e

With a focus on its award-winning “EKO Smile!” application, 2026 sees EKO once again rewarding loyal consumers with a special and reliable contest offering unique prizes. The first EKO Smile Challenge of the year, held on February 2, 2026, as part of the New “EKO Smile!” Competition, saw Andronikos Georgiou walk away with a Mercedes-Benz […]

04.02.2026 11:10

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10 deported to Syria after Limassol brawl

Ten people have been deported to Syria after their arrests in connection with a mass brawl in Limassol last month, police said on Wednesday. The 10, all Syrian nationals, were among 12 people arrested in connection with the incident, with the police confirming to the Cyprus Mail they have been returned to their country of […]

04.02.2026 11:01

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Hadjimanolis attends maritime talks in Athens and Alexandria

Cyprus’ Shipping Deputy Minister, Marina Hadjimanolis, departs on Wednesday for a working visit to Athens and Alexandria from February 4 to 9, focusing on high-level maritime diplomacy and the promotion of the Cyprus shipping register. In Athens, Hadjimanolis will take part in a ministerial roundtable at the 16th Annual Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum, alongside […]

04.02.2026 11:00

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Driver acquitted after serving nearly full sentence

The court of appeal ruled on Tuesday to acquit a driver convicted over a fatal traffic accident in 2019 after finding that the reasoning of the trial court was flawed, despite the defendant having already served almost his full 2.5-year prison sentence. The appeal court set aside the conviction without ordering a retrial, concluding that […]

04.02.2026 10:56

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Cypriots concerned over future, survey shows

Cypriots are among Europeans increasingly concerned about the future amid increased geopolitical tension and are calling for a more decisive response on behalf of the EU, a Eurobarometer survey published on Wednesday showed. People in the EU are mainly worried over worldwide instability and security, with 80 per cent of Cypriots saying they were mostly […]

04.02.2026 10:50

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Lane closed on highway near Ayios Tychonas

Traffic on the Nicosia to Limassol highway was disrupted on Wednesday after a traffic accident led to the closure of the left lane near the Ayios Tychonas exit. Police said the lane closure affects vehicles travelling towards Limassol. Drivers are urged to proceed with caution while police attend the scene.

04.02.2026 10:43

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Ex-Prince Andrew leaves Windsor home after latest Epstein revelations

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of King Charles, has moved out of his palatial home, a royal source confirmed on Wednesday, following new damaging revelations about his links to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The former prince, 65, had hoped to stay at Royal Lodge, his Windsor home of decades, for longer, the Sun newspaper said, […]

04.02.2026 10:09

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Stelios Haji-Ioannou sets out vision for 2026 Bi-Communal Awards

Entrepreneurship as a bridge for cooperation was placed firmly at the centre of discussions in Nicosia this week, as Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou outlined the vision, philosophy and long-term development of the Stelios Bi-Communal Awards for Business Co-operation in Cyprus. In doing so, the creator and owner of the easy family of brands (www.easy.com and www.easyHistory.info) […]

04.02.2026 10:01

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Free screening of Spanish film Deaf

Agios Spyridon Lyceum in Kato Polemidia is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year by inaugurating its Cultural Evenings, a series of events exploring cultural expression as reflected in arts and literature. The programme opens with Cinema at School – Movie Night, taking place in the school’s screening hall this Friday. Admission will be free and […]

04.02.2026 10:00

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The tourism of tomorrow at the heart of Europe

On February 27, Europe’s sustainable tourism community will gather in Nicosia. The Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI) celebrates 20 years of meaningful action in advancing sustainable tourism by organising a high-level European conference titled: ‘European Conference on Sustainable Tourism – Celebrating 20 Years of CSTI Leadership in Sustainability (2006–2026)’, held under the auspices of the […]

04.02.2026 09:15

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Larnaca police investigating kiosk robbery

Police in Larnaca are investigating a robbery which took place at a kiosk in the town. The robbery was, according to the police, staged at 6pm on Tuesday, with the robber then “fleeing in an unknown direction”.

04.02.2026 09:14

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Hotel collapse suspects freed ‘because they hoped it would not’

The six suspects who were spared jail in the case of the collapse of the Isias hotel in the Turkish city of Adiyaman, which killed 72 people, including 35 Cypriots, were freed as they had “hoped” that the hotel would not collapse. Adiyaman’s first high criminal court released the reasoning of its verdict, which it […]

04.02.2026 08:55

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Today’s weather: Mostly clear

Wednesday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island. Temperatures are expected to rise to 19 degrees Celsius inland and on the coast and 10 degrees Celsius in the mountains. Overnight, the skies will remain largely clear, with temperatures set to drop to seven degrees Celsius inland, nine degrees Celsius on […]

04.02.2026 08:36

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Global air cargo demand grew by 3.4 per cent in 2025

Global air cargo demand rose by 3.4 per cent in 2025 compared with the previous year, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). At the same time, total capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometres (ACTK), increased by 3.7 per cent year on year. For international operations, demand rose by 4.2 per […]

04.02.2026 08:30

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Fifteen migrants dead off Chios, Greece after boat collision with coast guard

Fifteen migrants died in the Aegean Sea off Greece after their boat collided with a coast guard vessel off the island of Chios, the coast guard said. A coastguard official said they spotted a dingy transporting migrants towards Chios, which lies a few miles off the coast of Turkey, and ordered them to turn back. […]

04.02.2026 08:24

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UK police launch investigation into Mandelson over Epstein leaks

British police on Tuesday launched an investigation into Peter Mandelson, Britain’s former ambassador to the U.S., over alleged misconduct in public office, following claims that he leaked market-sensitive information to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. London’s Metropolitan Police said in a statement that the investigation follows the receipt of reports alleging misconduct in public […]

04.02.2026 08:00

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Cyprus Business News: Propert, Kedipes, AI, CSE, energy

Property sales in Cyprus recorded a double-digit increase at the start of 2026, as transactions rose by 11 per cent year on year in January, according to data released by the department of lands and surveys. In total, 1,411 properties changed hands during the month, compared with 1,275 in January 2025. This followed a stronger […]

04.02.2026 07:30

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Toyota supplier Denso slashes full-year operating profit forecast on higher costs

Japan’s Denso, a major auto parts supplier to Toyota, slashed its full-year operating profit forecast by nearly a fifth, reflecting a drag from U.S. import tariffs and a hit from rising material and fixed costs. The company cut its forecast for the fiscal year ending in March by 17.8 per cent to 535 billion yen […]

04.02.2026 07:00

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Google Cloud, Liberty Global strike five-year AI partnership

Google Cloud, one of Alphabet’s fastest-growing businesses, and Liberty Global have agreed a five-year strategic partnership to deploy Google’s Gemini AI models and other cloud tools across the cable group’s European operations. Liberty Global, which has about 80 million fixed and mobile connections across Europe, said the deal – reported by Reuters for the first […]

04.02.2026 06:30

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OpenAI is unsatisfied with some Nvidia chips and looking for alternatives, sources say

OpenAI is unsatisfied with some of Nvidia’s latest artificial intelligence chips, and it has sought alternatives since last year, eight sources familiar with the matter said, potentially complicating the relationship between the two highest-profile players in the AI boom. The ChatGPT-maker’s shift in strategy, the details of which are first reported here, is over an […]

04.02.2026 06:00

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Cyprus treats rainwater as a problem: it should be a solution

By Nicolas Netien On December 9, 2025, Storm Byron delivered what Cyprus desperately needs: rain. Heavy downpours swept across the island, overwhelming drainage systems in Nicosia and Limassol. Streets flooded. Traffic halted. Emergency services responded to calls across both cities. Within 48 hours, the storm had passed, and with it, millions of cubic metres of stormwater […]

04.02.2026 04:25

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