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Atomic scientists set ‘Doomsday Clock’ closer to midnight than ever

Atomic scientists set their ‘Doomsday Clock’ closer than ever to midnight, citing aggressive behavior by nuclear powers Russia, China and the United States, fraying nuclear arms control, conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and AI worries among factors driving risks for global disaster. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the clock to 85 […]

28.01.2026 14:27

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Five sent to trial over alleged protection racket in Larnaca

Five men were sent to trial before the Larnaca permanent criminal court on Wednesday over a violent clash involving gunfire in the city centre earlier this month, while police continue to search for additional suspects believed to have fled abroad. The court set the trial date for March 16. Those referred to trial are a […]

28.01.2026 14:26

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Turkey urges US to resolve Iran disputes one by one

Turkey’s foreign minister on Wednesday urged the U.S. to resolve its disputes with Iran “one by one” instead of through a sweeping deal, saying this would avoid humiliating Iranian officials, and added that Tehran was ready for talks on its nuclear programme. U.S. President Donald Trump said last week that Washington had an “armada” heading […]

28.01.2026 14:23

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Rwanda seeks £100m from UK over axed asylum deal

Rwanda has filed an arbitration case against Britain over the cancellation of an asylum dealby Prime Minister Keir Starmer in 2024, the government of the East African nation said. Under the scheme, signed before Starmer took office, Britain agreed to pay Rwanda to take in migrants who had arrived illegally in Britain. It only managed […]

28.01.2026 14:16

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What do different DPD values indicate about your credit health?

Your credit report is a detailed reflection of how responsibly you manage borrowed money. Among the many indicators lenders examine, one metric plays a particularly important role in assessing repayment behaviour: Days Past Due (DPD). These values show whether Credit Card payment are made on time and, if not, how long they remain overdue. Even small delays […]

28.01.2026 14:16

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Average salary in Cyprus rises to €2,452 in third quarter of 2025

Average monthly earnings in Cyprus continued to increase in the third quarter of 2025, with gross salaries rising by 4.3 per cent compared with the same period a year earlier, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The figures show that the average gross monthly earnings of employees reached €2,452 between July and September 2025, up from €2,352 recorded […]

28.01.2026 13:40

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Seven in ten Cyprus internet users now manage personal data access

Cyprus continued to lag the European Union average in online data protection habits in 2025, according to a report released on Wednesday by Eurostat. Specifically, 69.8 per cent of internet users in Cyprus took steps to manage access to their personal data during this time, compared with 76.9 per cent across the EU. In the […]

28.01.2026 13:29

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Sinner thumps Shelton for Djokovic showdown in semis

Defending champion Jannik Sinner scorched American eighth seed Ben Shelton 6-3 6-4 6-4 and moved into the Australian Open semi-finals, setting up a blockbuster showdown with 10-times winner Novak Djokovic. The second seed, who is firmly on course for his third title at Melbourne Park in as many years, tightened his vice-like grip on the […]

28.01.2026 13:20

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Eight barber shops shut by police in Limassol

Eight barber shops have been shuttered and two people arrested as part of a police operation on 20 premises managed by foreign nationals in Limassol. “The inspections revealed eight complaints about offences including operation without a licence, without a licence to sell alcohol and tobacco,” the police told the Cyprus Mail on Wednesday. Police said […]

28.01.2026 13:02

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Hungary charges Budapest mayor over role in banned Pride march

Hungarian prosecutors have brought charges against Budapest’s liberal mayor, Gergely Karacsony, over his role in arranging an LGBTQ+ rights rally, and are seeking to impose a fine without holding a trial, they said on Wednesday. Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Budapest last June despite a police ban, turning the Pride march into one […]

28.01.2026 12:50

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Britain’s Keir Starmer arrives in China as Western alliances face strain

Keir Starmer began the first visit to China by a British prime minister since 2018 on Wednesday, seeking to strengthen political and business ties with Beijing as relations between Western countries and the U.S. become more volatile. Starmer, whose approach to China has been criticised by some British and U.S. politicians, said Britain must remain […]

28.01.2026 12:30

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Dust levels exceed limits in several areas

High concentrations of dust were recorded in the atmosphere on Wednesday, measurements by the labour inspection department showed. The department warned that the dust contains small inhalable particles that may have a negative impact on human health. The public is therefore urged to limit outdoor movement until the phenomenon subsides, with particular emphasis on vulnerable […]

28.01.2026 12:22

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‘Water development department has failed to tackle water scarcity’

The water development department has failed to implement proper plans to tackle water scarcity in the Larnaca district, Larnaca district governor Angelos Hadjicharalambous said on Wednesday, appealing to residents for cooperation to manage the situation. “There was no proper planning on the part of the water development department, as a result of which good management […]

28.01.2026 12:17

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From decay to glory: Nicosia’s new face

By George Neokleous The Cypriot capital is undoubtedly in a period of transition. Nicosia is currently re-defining itself, aiming to align with its European counterparts through a construction boom and large-scale revitalisation in the old town. The city is emerging in global ranks as an attractive place to visit, work and live yet some things […]

28.01.2026 12:00

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Christodoulides takes five-point plan to trilateral talks

President Nikos Christodoulides took a five-point plan with him to Wednesday’s trilateral meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman and UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin, which aims at restarting substantive negotiations on the Cyprus problem while advancing confidence-building measures. The meeting began at around 11.15am at the residence of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative in […]

28.01.2026 11:58

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Limassol emerges as gateway for cruises and conference tourism

Cyprus continues to project a positive image as a tourism destination, but “constant vigilance” remains necessary given the geopolitical volatility in the wider region, the general director of the Cyprus Hotel Association (Pasyxe), Christos Angelides, said. Speaking to Entrepreneurial Limassol, a periodical published by the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel), Angelides said Cyprus’ […]

28.01.2026 11:54

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Eurobank extends backing for Cyprus innovation and startup development

Eurobank on Wednesday announced that it renewed its cooperation agreement with the non-profit organisation Cyprus Seeds for a seventh consecutive year in January 2026, reaffirming its long-term commitment to innovation, scientific excellence and entrepreneurship in Cyprus. The partnership aims to support the commercialisation of innovative scientific research produced by universities, research institutes and Centres of […]

28.01.2026 11:44

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Top‑eight scramble dominates group climax

After 126 matches, 426 goals, five hat-tricks and 28 red cards the Champions League group phase reaches its head-spinning climax on Wednesday with 30 of the 36 clubs still with all to play for on the final night of action across Europe. Arsenal, the only team with a 100% record, and Bayern Munich cannot finish […]

28.01.2026 11:42

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Limassol ‘Career 2026’ sees 2,000 children, parents, guardians attend

Held for the first time this year in Limassol, “Career 2026”, the largest event of its kind in Cyprus, saw 2,000 children, parents and guardians attend. This level of attendance marked a great success, with numbers comparable to previous years’ events in Nicosia. Career 2026 took place on January 24, 2026, at the Polemidia Lyceum […]

28.01.2026 11:41

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Traffic accident leaves 30-year-old critically injured

A 30-year-old man was seriously injured in a traffic accident shortly after midnight on Wednesday on the Limassol – Paphos highway, as he was driving towards Limassol. The collision occurred near the Erimi exit when his vehicle veered off the road and struck a metal railing, where it came to a stop. Firefighters extricated the […]

28.01.2026 11:33

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Tax office investigates Lakkotrypis after videogate revelations

Former energy minister George Lakkotrypis is under investigation by the tax office following revelations linked to the videogate affair, raising questions over undeclared income, post ministerial employment breaches and potential lobbying offences. The tax department has launched an audit after Lakkotrypis acknowledged receiving €15,000 for energy consultancy services from individuals later revealed to be behind […]

28.01.2026 11:23

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Fire service responds to two house fires

Firefighters responded to dozens of incidents across the island over the past 24 hours, including house fires in Aglandjia and Kalavasos that caused property damage but no injuries. At 4.56am on Wednesday morning, authorities received a report of a fire at a residence in Aglandjia. The blaze was extinguished by the homeowner’s domestic helper before […]

28.01.2026 10:52

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Environment commissioner urges against waste at carnival celebrations

The environmental commissioner urged the public on Wednesday to use carnival products responsibly during upcoming celebrations, warning of safety risks and urban cleanliness. In a statement issued ahead of carnival, which will be celebrated between February 12 and 22 this year, environment commissioner Antonia Theodosiou called for prudent use of items such as foam sprays, […]

28.01.2026 10:46

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New tourist development agreed in Kissonerga

A new tourist development project, worth €134,000, will be developed in the Potima area of Kissonerga, with a relevant agreement signed by the municipality of Akamas and the developer on Tuesday. The project aims to create “modern and functional infrastructure” to both qualitatively upgrade the area and increase its attractiveness to tourists. Following what has […]

28.01.2026 10:33

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