New regulations for dual British nationals entering UK – sort of
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New regulations for dual British nationals entering UK – sort of

While many British citizens who are also citizens of Cyprus and other countries have expressed fears regarding the “new” requirement for them to have and produce a valid British passport when entering the UK, the British government has sought to clarify that in fact technically this has always been the case. “They have always been […]

01.02.2026 15:28
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My Grandmother Kyriakou returns to Nicosia stage
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My Grandmother Kyriakou returns to Nicosia stage

The touching life story of the iconic Cypriot singer Kyriakou Pelagia returns to the stage after an astonishing premiere in 2025. Blending theatre, live music and a documentary-style presentation, a unique performance unfolds about cultural heritage, womanhood and family history. As told through the eyes of her granddaughter, Irene Pelagia, old archives and a live […]

01.02.2026 15:26
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Paphos family makes urgent appeal for a stem cell donor
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Paphos family makes urgent appeal for a stem cell donor

A Paphos family has made an urgent appeal for a stem cell donor for the youngster Lucas Adamou, who has been battling cancer for the past two years. The disease has recently returned for the third time and an allogeneic stem cell transplant is urgently needed. For this to happen, the family needs to find […]

01.02.2026 15:04
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New ocean sensors could transform how scientists track the marine carbon cycle
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New ocean sensors could transform how scientists track the marine carbon cycle

EU-funded researchers are developing a new generation of ocean sensors able to monitor previously hard-to-reach areas, promising clearer insight into how marine ecosystems are responding to climate change. By Michael Allen The world’s oceans do far more than support vital marine ecosystems and provide food and recreation. They help regulate the Earth’s climate, absorbing vast […]

01.02.2026 15:00
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Djokovic hails ‘legendary’ Alcaraz after Australian Open defeat
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Djokovic hails ‘legendary’ Alcaraz after Australian Open defeat

Novak Djokovic heaped praise on his rival Carlos Alcaraz after losing to the Spaniard in a thrilling Australian Open final on Sunday and seeing his own bid for a standalone 25th Grand Slam end in heartbreak at the last hurdle. The 38-year-old went down fighting 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5 to Alcaraz, who bagged his first […]

01.02.2026 14:33
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A month of maintenance in the garden
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A month of maintenance in the garden

Feeding fruit and nut trees is a priority this month, so spread 20.10.10 fertiliser or something similar, around the root area of the trees and if there is no rain, water the fertiliser in. You probably have finished pruning your trees by now except those citrus trees whose branches may still be loaded with ripening […]

01.02.2026 14:24
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UK’s Starmer says ex-Prince Andrew should testify before Congress over Epstein ties
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UK’s Starmer says ex-Prince Andrew should testify before Congress over Epstein ties

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday that the former Prince Andrew should testify before a US congressional committee, following new revelations about Andrew’s links to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. New files related to Epstein published by the US Justice Department on Friday included emails that showed King Charles’s brother […]

01.02.2026 14:23
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Accept co-founder, diversity activist dies
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Accept co-founder, diversity activist dies

The co-founder of Accept Cyprus, Costas Gavrielides, has passed away, it was announced on Sunday. His sudden death was met with sadness by the LGBTQI community, as he was a strong advocate for the acceptance and the promotion of diversity. “Costas Gavrielides, with his public presence and action, contributed substantially to the dialogue on human […]

01.02.2026 14:11
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Third-country staff key to keeping Cyprus hotels running
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Third-country staff key to keeping Cyprus hotels running

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 for Cypriot tourism” in the coming years. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), […]

01.02.2026 13:55
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‘Political will, not new enlarged meeting, needed for Cyprus progress’
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‘Political will, not new enlarged meeting, needed for Cyprus progress’

Progress on the Cyprus problem depends on political will, inclusive dialogue and small but tangible steps that show cooperation is possible, UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin said on Sunday. She stressed that the two leaders must actively involve society to cultivate understanding and support in the resolution process, assuring citizens that a possible agreement will […]

01.02.2026 13:47
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Finance minister warns parties to stay out of tax policy
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Finance minister warns parties to stay out of tax policy

Those who comment on the government’s tax reform policy should “weigh all the data”, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Sunday. He said that while the views of the parties are respected, those of the IMF, the European Stability Mechanism, which has lent us billions and which we have started to repay from this year, […]

01.02.2026 12:57
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Register of properties in north held by UK Cypriots to be created
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Register of properties in north held by UK Cypriots to be created

A register of property owned in the north by British Cypriot is being compiled, the Federation of Cypriots of the United Kingdom announced on Sunday. This initiative aims to clarify the number of British citizens of Cypriot origin who lost their properties after the 1974 Turkish invasion. The ultimate goal is to put pressure on […]

01.02.2026 12:43
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Grammys poised to rewrite music’s record books
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Grammys poised to rewrite music’s record books

By Lisa Richwine Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny and the KPop singers of “Golden” will face off on Sunday at a Grammys ceremony poised to crown several first‑time winners of the U.S. music industry’s biggest honors. Bad Bunny is competing for album of the year with “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” which could make history as […]

01.02.2026 12:00
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Why a social network for AI agents might need to exist
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Why a social network for AI agents might need to exist

In late January 2026, Moltbook started circulating as a “social network for AI agents,” with humans “welcome to observe.” The pitch is simple. Agents post. Agents comment. Agents upvote. Humans watch. It sounds like a stunt or a growth hack.  It is also a preview of a real shift: software that talks to other software, […]

01.02.2026 11:58
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The great water illusion
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The great water illusion

By Dr George Christodoulou Public discussion on water scarcity in Cyprus frequently focuses on network losses, household consumption, or the misuse of water for cleaning pavements. While these issues matter and should not be dismissed, international evidence suggests that such debates often miss the central structural problem: continuous population expansion and development in a country […]

01.02.2026 11:52
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Astronomers unveil map of dark matter’s distribution in universe
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Astronomers unveil map of dark matter’s distribution in universe

Using observations from the James Webb Space Telescope in a patch of the sky covering almost three times the area of the full moon, scientists have created the most detailed cosmic map to date of the mysterious substance called dark matter that accounts for most of the stuff that populates the universe. Ordinary matter makes […]

01.02.2026 11:40
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Heavy traffic on roads to Troodos, access to Olympos to be restricted
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Heavy traffic on roads to Troodos, access to Olympos to be restricted

Police on Sunday warned about heavy traffic on the way to the mountains, adding that access to the peak on Olympos will be restricted. Because of the large number of visitors to Troodos, police said they would implement regulated stopping of traffic headed to Mount Olympos for the purposes of decongesting the road network.

01.02.2026 11:18
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Stop the mockery over Larnaca marina says protestors
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Stop the mockery over Larnaca marina says protestors

Protestors in Larnaca have called for “an end to the stagnation and mockery” around developing the town’s port and marina. They called for the immediate examination of the proposals so development projects in the port and marina can finally begin as they have already been “accepted by society”. Protesting in Europe square on Saturday afternoon, […]

01.02.2026 10:31
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Cyprus is being bought, piece by piece
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Cyprus is being bought, piece by piece

Yesterday, I went to view a property for sale. There was also an Israeli lawyer at the viewing, apparently a resident of Limassol for the past eight years. This morning (18 hours after the viewing) I rang up the owners to express my interest to buy, only to be told that the Israeli lawyer had […]

01.02.2026 10:15
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Cyprus leads EU in non-performing government loans
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Cyprus leads EU in non-performing government loans

Cyprus recorded the highest level of non-performing loans in the European Union in 2024, highlighting a key vulnerability in public sector balance sheets, according to Eurostat. The data published by Eurostat showed that government guarantees are the most common form of contingent liabilities across EU countries, typically covering liabilities and, in some cases, assets of […]

01.02.2026 10:00
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A tsunami of building has left the state unprepared
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A tsunami of building has left the state unprepared

We read and hear a good deal about the shenanigans of sudden property developers springing up especially during the ‘boom years’ from the early 2000s until 2013, but very little about the state’s role in this crisis nor its subsequent, mainly, hands off follow up under the pretence of not becoming involved in private/commercial contracts. […]

01.02.2026 10:00
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