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‘Turkish anti-aircraft system does not negate helicopter capabilities’

The defence ministry on Friday denied that reports of an alleged Turkish air defence expansion in the north do not inherently undermine the Republic’s newly acquired H145M helicopters and that alternative strategies can mitigate their operational risks. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, the defence ministry acknowledged that Ankara’s deployment was expected following the Republic’s procurements, including […]

30.01.2026 19:14

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Malekkos takes over as CITEA president, outlines AI and education focus

George Malekkos has taken over the presidency of the Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA), setting out priorities centred on member value, artificial intelligence and closer cooperation with the state and the education sector. In his first remarks as president, Malekkos thanked outgoing president Dimitris Nissiotis for his contribution, as well as CITEA members for […]

30.01.2026 19:01

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Commissioner urges preventive support after shaken baby case exposes gaps for new parents

Children’s right commissioner Elena Pericleous warned on Friday that the recent hospitalisation of a three-month-old infant with shaken baby syndrome has exposed serious gaps in support for new parents, calling for preventive state intervention rather than reliance on criminal prosecution alone. She said the case highlighted the intense pressure faced by parents after the birth […]

30.01.2026 18:59

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Prison document trial to continue in February

The proceedings of the prison documents trial surrounding former central prisons director Anna Aristotelous will continue on February 9 following a request made by the defence during a hearing on Friday. The eight defendants, including Aristotelous, former deputy director Athena Demetriou, five prison employees and a policeman, said they had been unable to prepare for […]

30.01.2026 18:39

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This new DeFi crypto could create the next wave of crypto millionaires, analysts predict 55x growth by 2027

The crypto market continues to shift toward projects that combine real utility with strong fundamentals, and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about names in that space. The project has recently achieved two major milestones — the successful launch of its V1 lending and borrowing protocol on the Sepolia testnet and […]

30.01.2026 18:10

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Arsenal under pressure as Premier League title race heats up

Arsenal enter the Premier League weekend clinging to a four‑point lead at the summit, their title advantage reduced after a damaging 3–2 home defeat to Manchester United last Sunday that has raised all-too-familiar fears. That result, combined with recent draws against Nottingham Forest and Liverpool, has allowed both Manchester City and Aston Villa to close […]

30.01.2026 17:38

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Iran ready for ‘fair’ talks with US

Iran is prepared for the resumption of talks with the United States, but they should be fair and not include Iran’s defence capabilities, Iran’s chief diplomat said on Friday, as regional powers work to prevent military conflict between the two foes. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he planned to speak with Iran, even […]

30.01.2026 17:17

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Cyprus household financial assets hit €63bn — debt steady at 55 per cent of GDP

Cyprus household financial assets rose to €63 billion at the end of September 2025, with more than half held in liquid and loan-related instruments, according the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). According to the CBC, 53 per cent of household financial assets consisted of cash, deposits and loans at the end of September 2025. The […]

30.01.2026 16:56

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Elections for new Paphos bishop ‘inevitable’

It is now “inevitable” that fresh elections will be held to anoint a new Paphos bishop, according to reports on Friday. The Cyprus News Agency reported that “ecclesiastical sources” had said the church’s charter stipulates that elections be held. “Since the sentences imposed on former bishop Tychikos are in accordance with the current charter and […]

30.01.2026 16:44

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Minister pledges action on Larnaca marina

The next step for the stalled Larnaca marina redevelopment, focusing on dredging works, the tender for the nautical club and the evaluation of proposals to revive the project was discussed on Friday by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades and local authorities. Vafeades met Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras, municipal president Nakis Antoniou and officials from the urban […]

30.01.2026 16:39

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Domestic demand set to drive robust economic momentum in Cyprus

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday reported that Cyprus’ GDP growth rate is expected to decelerate to 3.5 per cent in 2025, compared with 3.9 per cent in 2024, while remaining robust in the medium term. Moreover, the CBC forecast that GDP will grow by around 3 per cent per year during the […]

30.01.2026 16:39

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Brazilian trans woman held in high security male wing of central prison

The 23-year-old Brazilian trans woman, who is currently serving a six-year sentence in the central prison for drug smuggling is being held in isolation in the high-security psychiatric unit of the central prison, the Brazilian embassy told the Cyprus Mail on Friday. “We have been monitoring the situation ever since her arrest,” the embassy said. […]

30.01.2026 16:28

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Education ‘at core of European response to challenges of future’

Education, teachers and skills are not only a tool to be exploited by the labour market, but are “at the core of the European response to the challenges of the future”, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Friday. Speaking at a press conference after a two-day informal summit of European education ministers in Nicosia, she […]

30.01.2026 15:52

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Paphos mayor’s wife asks police to end domestic abuse investigation

Wife of embattled Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos, Louisa Andreou sent a letter to police on Friday requesting the cessation of the investigation into allegations of domestic abuse. Police spokesperson Christodoulos Konsolos confirmed receival of the letter. Speaking on Omega TV, Konsolos said the request also included the issuance of a public announcement to stop the […]

30.01.2026 15:40

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TV shows we love: Hannibal

Hannibal proved not so much a crime series as a staged baroque performance, a modern opera disguised as cable television. Bryan Fuller’s adaptation of Thomas Harris’ mythology rejects realism in favour of ritual and esoteric symbolism. From its opening moments, the show announces that it will operate on a different register, one where psychology and […]

30.01.2026 15:30

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Swarovski unveils 2026 Valentine’s Day collection ‘Charming Love’

Swarovski unveils Charming Love, a bold and joyful new collection for Valentine’s Day debuting all‑new Swarovski charms. Brought to life in a brand campaign fronted by Global Brand Ambassador Ariana Grande, each design encourages love to be worn, shared, and celebrated. Designed by Swarovski Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert, the Valentine’s Day collection invites playful styling […]

30.01.2026 15:29

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Trump cabinet attends black carpet premiere of Melania

With tensions in Minneapolis still high and a possible U.S. military strike on Iran looming, movers and shakers in the Trump administration took a timeout on Thursday to attend a lavish event celebrating a big-budget documentary about first lady Melania Trump. The movie, “Melania,” was financed at an eyebrow-raising $75 million by Amazon MGM Studios. […]

30.01.2026 15:26

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Cyprus sees lower unemployment despite rise in youth joblessness

Cyprus’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.3 per cent in December 2025, according to Eurostat, highlighting improved labour market conditions compared with a year earlier. The statistical office of the European Union said the euro area unemployment rate declined to 6.2 per cent in December 2025, down from 6.3 per cent in November 2025 […]

30.01.2026 14:33

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Man posed as FBI agent in bid to free Mangione

A Minnesota man has been accused of impersonating an FBI agent to attempt freeing accused health insurance CEO killer Luigi Mangione from a Brooklyn prison, while carrying a barbecue fork and a pizza-cutter blade, court records show. Mangione, 27, is awaiting trial in a death penalty murder case on charges that he gunned down Brian […]

30.01.2026 14:30

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Casino underperforms as regulator flags strategic risks

The City of Dreams Mediterranean casino-resort in Limassol has failed to meet revenue expectations, documents to be discussed at the House on Monday show. The findings are contained in the risk analysis and management report accompanying the 2026 budget of the gaming authority. The report states that Melco’s turnover is lower than projected, while the […]

30.01.2026 14:26

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Cyprus growth outlook steady as EU GDP expands in late 2025

Eurostat has reported steady economic growth across the European Union over the fourth quarter of 2025, a trend which Cyprus is expected to mirror, and potentially outperform, over the coming years. Eurostat said that GDP in the euro area and the EU rose by 0.3 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with […]

30.01.2026 14:22

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Man arrested with 36kg of smuggled tobacco

A large amount of tobacco was seized from a commercial vehicle on the Limassol-Larnaca highway on Thursday, police said on Friday. “12 packages of 1kg and 24 packages of 250g each with hookah tobacco and 120 packages of 50g each of rolling cigarette tobacco  were counted and seized,” the customs department said. The driver of […]

30.01.2026 14:20

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Cyprus minimum wage remains below EU high earners

Cyprus’ national minimum wage has reached €1,088 per month, placing the country among mid-range earners in the European Union, according to Eurostat. The figures showed that 22 out of 27 EU countries had a national minimum wage, with Denmark, Italy, Austria, Finland and Sweden remaining outside the system. Cyprus was grouped with seven other countries […]

30.01.2026 14:14

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Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt to reopen on Sunday, Israel says

Israel will reopen the Rafah border crossing on Sunday for people to travel between Gaza and Egypt, the Israeli government agency that coordinates civilian policy in Gaza, COGAT, said on Friday. “The return of residents from Egypt to the Gaza Strip will be permitted, in coordination with Egypt, for residents who left Gaza during the […]

30.01.2026 14:11

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