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Cyprus Business News: Eurobank, Eurochambres meeting, housing, shipping, tourism

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday outlined Cyprus’ business, trade and competitiveness priorities at the Eurochambres presidency meeting hosted by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) in Nicosia. Addressing the gathering of the Brussels-based network, which represents 1,700 regional and local chambers across the EU, Christodoulides framed Cyprus’ agenda as closely aligned with the interests […]

30.01.2026 07:30

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Cyprus industrial production jumps 8.5 per cent in November

The Cyprus Industrial Production Index climbed to 111.2 units in November 2025, representing a sharp 8.5 per cent increase compared to the same month in the previous year, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The index relies on 2021 as the base year, which the statistical service set at 100 units. This significant monthly […]

30.01.2026 07:00

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Strategy games break $100 price ceiling as player spending hits records

Strategy games are quietly reshaping top-tier pricing, proving that the once-untouchable $99.99 ceiling is no longer the limit. The analysis, written by Lera Kalashnikova and Alina Zlotnik and based on AppMagic data, was featured alongside other pieces in AppMagic’s biweekly newsletter. Historically, Strategy has always been a genre driving significant player spending. In 2025, however, […]

30.01.2026 06:00

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New pension system to take effect from next year, says Mousiouttas

The government is aiming for a comprehensive reform of the pensions system to come into force by January of next year, labour minister Marinos Moushiouttas announced on Thursday. Speaking on CyBC radio from Brussels, Mousiouttas said the reform would unify the pension and the so-called small cheques paid to low-income pensioners into one cohesive legislation. […]

30.01.2026 04:24

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Our View: GDPR as a shield against transparency

It is extremely difficult to understand the rationale, if there is any, behind the opinion issued by the legal service, asserting that the disclosure of the names of the companies that contributed funds to the Independent Social Support Body would be a violation of the law on the protection of personal data. In effect, the […]

30.01.2026 04:20

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Targeting Trump, UN chief says global problems will not be solved by one power ‘calling the shots’

Global problems will not be solved by one power “calling the shots” or by splitting the world into rival spheres, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday in comments directed at the United States and China. Guterres spoke to reporters to mark the start of his 10th and final year in office. The U.N. Security Council […]

29.01.2026 22:53

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€50m development plan targets Livadia and Oroklini

Six projects worth a total of €50 million will be implemented this year in Larnaca’s Livadia and Oroklini districts, Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras said on Thursday. “The proposed design aims to contribute to the realisation of the vision of promoting sustainable mobility, with multiple benefits for Larnaca society,” he said. Around €20 million of the […]

29.01.2026 22:06

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Police officer arrested in Larnaca racketeering case

A police officer in Larnaca was placed under arrest on Thursday on suspicion of aiding a suspect connected to a violent incident occurring in the town earlier this month. The internal affairs department arrested the officer, who is stationed at a Larnaca police station. The police officer was seen on CCTV footage handing his mobile […]

29.01.2026 21:30

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MPs reinstate special healthcare benefits for civil servants

MPs on Thursday grumbled but still passed regulations reinstating certain healthcare benefits for civil servants not enjoyed by the broader public. The regulations, tabled by the government, give civil servants – active and retired – as well as members of their families benefits such as dental care that are not covered by the national healthcare […]

29.01.2026 21:30

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Parliament urges delay of EU-Mercosur deal enforcement

Parliament on Thursday called on the Cyprus government and the European Commission to hold off on enforcing any aspect of the EU-Mercosur deal until the European Court of Justice has ruled on the matter. In a resolution, the House plenum expressed “grave concern” about the trade deal, particularly its impact on the primary sector. It […]

29.01.2026 21:02

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Music goes Mediterranean in Paphos

Paphos listeners, are you ready for an evening of Mediterranean rhythms, melodies and colours? Because that is what is coming to Technopolis 20 on February 5, happening in Cyprus for the first time. A music project titled Echoes of Becoming began in the US, travelled through different cultures and now lands in Cyprus, presented by […]

29.01.2026 19:46

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MPs told Gesy funding secure despite system risks

The national healthcare system (Gesy) appears to be secure from a funding aspect, MPs heard on Thursday. The House health committee was discussing the 2026 budget of the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) which runs Gesy. This year’s balance sheet comes to €2.19 billion. Speaking to the media later, Disy MP Savia Orphanidou said they got […]

29.01.2026 19:19

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Larnaca municipality rolls out emergency measures to avert water cuts

A package of emergency water-saving measures aimed at reducing demand by 10 per cent was approved by Larnaca municipality on Thursday following an extraordinary meeting of the district’s board of directors. The measures are intended to prevent water cuts by ensuring that available reserves are sufficient to meet demand, especially during the summer months when […]

29.01.2026 18:32

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Parliament tightens asylum appeal deadlines for migrants

Parliament has approved legislation reducing the timelimits for appeals against rejected asylum applications on Thursday, as courts simultaneously upheld deportation decisions. The amendment was passed with 22 votes in favour and 16 against. Support came from Disy, Diko, Elam and Dipa, while Akel, Edek and the Ecologists voted against the motion. Under the new law, […]

29.01.2026 18:13

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Top 3 cheap cryptocurrencies, analysts prefer this new crypto protocol for Q1 2026

The early weeks of 2026 have brought a fresh wave of speculation to the digital asset market. Investors are scanning the charts for low cost assets that can break away from the pack. While the major coins struggle with heavy sell orders, a specific trend is emerging. Traders are moving away from assets that rely […]

29.01.2026 18:10

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North ‘parliament speaker’ ‘naturalised people he coerced into breaking law’

The north’s ‘parliament speaker’ Ziya Ozturkler was on Thursday accused in court of gifting ‘TRNC’ citizenship to people he had coerced into handing out degree certificates under false pretences during his time as ‘interior minister’. The accusation was made by the former secretary-general of Morphou’s now infamous Cyprus Health and Social Sciences University (KSTU) Serdal […]

29.01.2026 17:50

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Bill seeks donor transparency for social support body

A bill was tabled in parliament on Thursday aiming to make the independent social support body more transparent by obliging it to publish the names of donors along with the contribution amounts. The charity was initially set up in 2014 to offer financial assistance to disadvantaged students. It is chaired ex-officio by whoever happens to […]

29.01.2026 17:39

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Trans inmate moved for safety reasons

A 23-year-old trans woman serving a six-year prison sentence for smuggling 890 grams of cocaine has been transferred to a separate area of the central prison, amid concerns she could be subjected to violence by other inmates. Local media on Thursday reported that the Larnaca criminal court issued its ruling in the woman’s case on […]

29.01.2026 17:19

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Demetriou ‘disappointed’ as talks stall

House President Annita Demetriou on Thursday expressed disappointment over the lack of progress achieved at Wednesday’s tripartite meeting on the Cyprus problem, while the north’s ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu said negotiations cannot solve the Cyprus problem. Demetriou met United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin on Thursday and said that “we are disappointed that, so far, […]

29.01.2026 16:57

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EU ministers approve new Iran sanctions after Tehran’s crackdown on protests

European Union foreign ministers adopted new sanctions on Iran on Thursday targeting individuals and entities involved in a violent crackdown on protesters and in the country’s support to Russia, EU diplomats said on Thursday. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said in a post on social media platform X that the sanctions include members of the […]

29.01.2026 16:55

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EU agri-food exports reach €219 billion despite November dip

European Union agri-food trade experienced a slight slowdown during November 2025 following the historic highs recorded in October, according to the latest European Commission report. The total EU agri-food trade surplus for the period between January and November 2025 reached €46.1 billion, marking a decrease compared to the same period in 2024. Higher import prices […]

29.01.2026 16:54

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Kremlin says Russia has invited Zelenskiy to come to Moscow for peace talks

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia had reiterated its invitation for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to come to Moscow for peace talks,as U.S.-led efforts to reach a deal to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine intensify. The Kremlin made its statement as the two countries carried out their latest exchange of war dead, […]

29.01.2026 16:49

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UN’s Diagne hails widening of Ayios Dometios crossing point

By Tom Cleaver United Nations representative Khassim Diagne on Thursday hailed works to widen the Ayios Dometios crossing point, which links Cyprus’ two sides on Nicosia’s western edge. Flanked by Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman’s undersecretary Mehmet Dana and Greek Cypriot chief negotiator Menelaos Menelaou, he delivered a speech on behalf of UN envoy Maria […]

29.01.2026 16:46

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A minute with: Photini Matsi, ceramicist

Where do you live?I live on my own, in Nicosia, next to my family. What did you have for breakfast?It’s a bad habit, but I don’t at the moment. Just coffee and herbal tea to start the day. Describe your perfect dayWake up and have a few hours to myself, not rushing. Head to the […]

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