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World Wetlands Day in Paralimni

Come and join us for a family-friendly morning of birdwatching and nature exploration at the beautiful Paralimni Lake, say BirdLife. Admire the impressive sight of flamingos wintering in their natural habitat, along with various species of ducks such as Mallards, Shelducks and Teals. You may also spot herons and other waterbirds! Free educational material for […]

29.01.2026 14:47

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Kurds march in Nicosia as parliament set to vote on Rojava resolution

Members of the Kurdish community in Cyprus marched through central Nicosia on Thursday, as parliament prepared to vote on a resolution concerning the situation in Syria’s Kurdish-held Rojava region. Carrying flags of a unified Kurdistan, demonstrators protested what they described as ongoing attacks by forces linked to the Damascus regime in northeastern Syria, while criticising […]

29.01.2026 14:42

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Saudi and Israeli officials visit Washington to discuss possible strikes on Iran

The Trump administration is hosting senior defense and intelligence officials from Israel and Saudi Arabia for talks on Iran this week as U.S. President Donald Trump considers military strikes, Axios reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. The White House did not immediately respond to a […]

29.01.2026 14:42

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Turkey says Greece must coordinate research activities in contested Aegean waters

Turkey’s defence ministry said on Thursday that Ankara has issued a maritime notice pushing Greece to coordinate with Ankara on all research activities in parts of the Aegean Sea that Turkey sees as its continental shelf. Ties between the NATO allies, but historic rivals, have improved in recent years but they remain at odds over […]

29.01.2026 14:37

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Ellinas returns to action at Estoril after starting season with podium

Cypriot driver Tio Ellinas will return to action at Portugal’s Estoril circuit this weekend after starting the season with a podium finish in the Porsche Sprint Challenge Southern Europe at Portimao, taking third place in the first race and fourth in the second. The opening round at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve was heavily disrupted […]

29.01.2026 14:30

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Chechen leader says Russia should fight war in Ukraine to the end

The leader of Russia’s Chechnya region, Ramzan Kadyrov, said on Thursday that he was opposed to talks on ending the war in Ukraine and that Moscow should fight on. “I believe the war must be taken to its conclusion… I am against negotiations,” Kadyrov told reporters at the Kremlin, where President Vladimir Putin was meeting […]

29.01.2026 14:24

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Eurobank at the centre of new financial bridge between India and Cyprus

Eurobank solidified its role as a primary financial architect between India and Europe by spearheading discussions at the Cyprus-India Business and Investment Summit 2026 held in Mumbai on January 28. “The summit came at a pivotal moment, as India’s business community increasingly looked westward for global expansion, while Cyprus positioned itself not simply as an […]

29.01.2026 14:19

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Cyprus tourism revenue hits €3.6bn — Israeli visitors highest daily spenders

Tourism revenue in Cyprus rose sharply in November 2025, with total receipts reaching €168 million, according to a report released on Thursday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The increase represents a 21.1 per cent rise year-on-year, compared with €138.70m recorded in November 2024. The figures were compiled through the passenger survey carried out by […]

29.01.2026 13:48

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Business leaders debate Europe’s economic future with competitiveness in focus

Europe’s drive to strengthen competitiveness and economic resilience came into sharp focus on Thursday during a meeting of the Eurochambres presidency in Nicosia. The meeting took place at the premises of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), bringing together senior leaders of the European chambers network and top officials of the Republic of […]

29.01.2026 13:34

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Disy’s Limassol branch defends embattled MP Sykas

Disy’s Limassol branch issued a firm defence of the presumption of innocence regarding MP Nikos Sykas after his exclusion from the election ballot over an allegation of domestic violence. In a statement issued on Thursday, the branch said it condemned violence “unequivocally, without exceptions”, but stressed that judgment belongs solely to the justice system and […]

29.01.2026 13:10

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Cyprus tech association elects new board of directors

The Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA), a member of the Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev), held its annual general meetingthis week, during which elections were conducted for its board of directors for the 2026–2027 term. Following the vote, GM Powersoft Insights, represented by George Malekkos, was elected president, while Antonia Michael of IBM was […]

29.01.2026 13:02

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Supreme Sabalenka crushes Svitolina to reach Australian Open final

Aryna Sabalenka swept to her fourth successive Australian Open final with a 6-2 6-3 win over Ukrainian Elina Svitolina on Thursday in a semi-final overshadowed by geopolitical tension. Top-seeded Belarusian Sabalenka will bid for a third crown at Melbourne Park in four years and fifth Grand Slam title overall against the winner of the late […]

29.01.2026 13:01

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Forestry department to amend law on state land after audit report

The forestry department announced on Thursday it is preparing amendments to modernise the framework regarding the leasing of state forest land, following scrutiny triggered by a critical audit report. In a statement, the department said it agrees on the need to update the institutional framework and is working on changes aimed at addressing problems identified […]

29.01.2026 12:40

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Lidl Cyprus supports fifth mind REset initiative to showcase kids’ green ideas

The mind REset educational environmental initiative of Junior Achievement Cyprus, with Lidl Cyprus as its strategic partner, once again held the programme’s Trade Fair, inviting the public to visit Metropolis Mall in Larnaca and witness firsthand the student teams that transformed creativity into solutions with social and environmental impact. The initiative was carried out in […]

29.01.2026 12:39

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Limassol remains most expensive city in Cyprus as housing costs soar

Limassol continues to set the cost benchmark in Cyprus, driven primarily by sustained pressure on housing, while higher prices also extend into restaurants, leisure and private services, according to Numbeo’s cost-of-living data compiled over the past year. The latest update, dated January 2026 and based on 737 entries from 83 contributors, places Limassol ahead of […]

29.01.2026 12:34

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Cypriot firm wins three awards for use of AI and data in real estate analytics

Cypriot real estate analytics firm Ask Wire secured two Gold Awards and a Platinum distinction at the AI and Data Awards 2026, held recently in Athens, for its practical application of artificial intelligence and data analytics. According to the announcement, the company won Gold in the categories ‘Best Use of AI/Data for Business Transformation’ and […]

29.01.2026 12:31

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Restaurant review: When the weekend began tastefully

Parklane’s La Petite Maison Limassol’s warmer winter sun sliced right through Nicosia’s moody clouds -a coastal fix for my winter blues. A day out here mends any mood, but my visit to La Petite Maison (LPM) inside the luxurious Parklane Hotel elevated it further. This elegant space fuses traditional French coastal charm with Mediterranean flair: earthy […]

29.01.2026 12:27

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Kennels for stray cats to be installed in Paralimni

Kennels for stray cats were installed at various locations in Paralimni and Dherynia by the local municipality. “Animal welfare is an indicator of culture and social sensitivity and, with everyone’s cooperation, we can make a difference for the benefit of both animals and our community,” the municipality said. The kennels were installed at Paralimni municipal […]

29.01.2026 12:23

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Christodoulides pitches Cyprus as EU business gateway at Eurochambers meeting

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday outlined Cyprus’ business, trade and competitiveness priorities at the Eurochambers 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 […]

29.01.2026 12:07

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Christodoulides says Pakistan ‘broke silent process’ over Unficyp mandate renewal

Pakistan “has broken the silent process” of the United Nations security council’s renewal of the mandate of its peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp), President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday. “What I have been informed of this morning is that Pakistan has broken the silent process in which the resolution was put, has advanced some comments, […]

29.01.2026 12:07

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Hilton Nicosia offers couples elegant, romantic Valentine’s Day experience

The most romantic time of the year is approaching, and Hilton Nicosia invites couples to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a specially designed hospitality and fine dining experience, aligned with the high standards of quality and aesthetics that characterise the Hilton Group worldwide. The capital’s only Hilton is presenting a specially designed Valentine’s Package, which combines […]

29.01.2026 11:50

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Students find their voice at Xenion High School Youth Poetry Slam

On January 22, 2026, Xenion High School hosted the Second Youth Poetry Slam, bringing together young voices from Xenion High School, the Heritage Private School Limassol and the American Academy Larnaca. Students from across the country gathered for the event which saw poetry transformed from something written by students in silence and solitude, into something […]

29.01.2026 11:30

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Deposed Paphos bishop demands warrant to have office searched

Deposed Paphos bishop Tychikos on Thursday said that the police cannot search his office at the bishopric without a warrant, after Archbishop Georgios informed him on Wednesday that officers would carry out a search of both his flat and office. Conducting a search without first acquiring a warrant, he said, would “constitute an arbitrary act”, […]

29.01.2026 11:21

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Cyprus’ GDP growth to hold above 3 per cent despite global uncertainty

Cyprus’ economic growth rate is expected to remain broadly stable in the coming years, the University of Cyprus’ Economics Research Centre said in its January outlook. According to the centre’s latest report, growth is forecast to reach 3.5 per cent in 2026 and 3.4 per cent in 2027. In the January issue, it said the […]

29.01.2026 11:11

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