Keve hails Bahrain forum as milestone for Cyprus business ties
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Keve hails Bahrain forum as milestone for Cyprus business ties

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has hailed the Cyprus-Bahrain Business Forum, held in Manama earlier this week, as a key step towards deepening bilateral business and economic cooperation. The forum was co-organised by Keve and the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with the stated aim of strengthening economic and entrepreneurial ties […]

27.01.2026 07:00
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US firms warn profit margins are at risk as tariff costs rise
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US firms warn profit margins are at risk as tariff costs rise

Many US companies have sought to reassure investors that tariffs are “manageable,” but early earnings-season comments suggest profit margins are at risk with consumers balking at higher prices. Bellwethers including Procter & Gamble (PG.N), Fastenal (FAST.O) and 3M (MMM.N) have flagged the challenges. Andy Jassy, CEO of retail giant Amazon.com (AMZN.O), told CNBC on the […]

27.01.2026 06:30
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UK banks defy gloom with higher interest rates and robust quality
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UK banks defy gloom with higher interest rates and robust quality

Britain’s biggest banks, including HSBC (HSBA.L) and ​NatWest (NWG.L), are set to follow their European counterparts and raise profit targets when they report annual earnings in the coming weeks, ‌people close to the matter said. HSBC is expected to lift its return on tangible equity (ROTE) outlook – a key measure of profitability – above […]

27.01.2026 06:00
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Locals call for restoration of church in Karpas village
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Locals call for restoration of church in Karpas village

Rizokarpaso environmental protection association chairman Firat Borak on Monday called for the church in the nearby village of Vathylakas to be restored, warning that the structure in its current state of disrepair may be dangerous. He explained that the church is located in the village’s centre, and said that “this old building, which was once […]

27.01.2026 04:24
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MPs concerned over alleged human trafficking in Ayia Napa
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MPs concerned over alleged human trafficking in Ayia Napa

Allegations of human trafficking and exploitation of young women working in Ayia Napa, highlighted in a recent Channel 4 documentary, were at the centre of a discussion at the House human rights committee on Monday. Committee chairwoman and Akel MP Irini Charalambides said deputy migration minister Nicholas Ioannides is expected to address the committee within […]

26.01.2026 23:22
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European countries including UK lose measles elimination status
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European countries including UK lose measles elimination status

Britain and several other European countries have lost their measles elimination status, the World Health Organization said on Monday, after a jump in infections across the continent. Spain, Austria, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan also lost their status, and the WHO urged countries to boost vaccination rates, particularly among under-protected populations, to prevent the viral disease […]

26.01.2026 21:58
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Turkey and Hamas discuss Gaza ceasefire phase two and humanitarian conditions
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Turkey and Hamas discuss Gaza ceasefire phase two and humanitarian conditions

Turkey’s foreign minister met Hamas officials in Ankara on Monday and discussed the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and humanitarian conditions in the enclave, a Turkish Foreign Ministry source said. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also briefed the Hamas officials about Turkey’s efforts in international platforms, including US President Donald Trump’s “Board of […]

26.01.2026 21:33
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White House: Trump does not want to see people killed on US streets
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White House: Trump does not want to see people killed on US streets

The White House said on Monday that President Donald Trump does not want to see people getting hurt or killed on the streets of the United States but will not back down from efforts to deport “violent criminal illegal aliens” from Minnesota. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt briefed reporters after the killing of 37-year-old […]

26.01.2026 21:18
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Current water influx insufficient to replenish reserves
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Current water influx insufficient to replenish reserves

The rainfall of the past three days was being beneficial for local water reserves, however, more rain is needed to ensure that Cyprus is navigating its way out of the drought period, the Water Development Department (WDD) said on Monday. WDD senior officer Yianna Economidou said that Cyprus’ dams currently hold 34 million cubic metres […]

26.01.2026 20:59
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Officials acknowledge teething problems with new tax system
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Officials acknowledge teething problems with new tax system

Officials on Monday conceded certain problems have arisen with the new tax system instituted at the start of this year, but also said some of the issues have to do with lack of awareness on the part of the public. Tax Commissioner Sotiris Markidis was briefing MPs on how the new tax system is progressing, […]

26.01.2026 20:20
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Only five visually impaired people have a guide dog
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Only five visually impaired people have a guide dog

Only five of the more than 2,000 visually impaired people currently living in Cyprus have a guide dog, MPs at the House human rights committee heard on Monday as they discussed two legislative proposals giving greater rights. “We have 2,000 of our fellow human beings with vision problems, who will benefit greatly from guide dogs. […]

26.01.2026 20:15
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Cult film festival coming to Limassol
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Cult film festival coming to Limassol

The Cult & B-Movies Festival will make its 2026 comeback next month. A two-day exploration of these films that have gained an audience and timeless value will be presented in Limassol. Mark your calendars for February 7 and 8. The series of screenings will be hosted at the Polychoros Synergeio, creating the ideal setting for […]

26.01.2026 19:59
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Increased rain expected to last until end of February
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Increased rain expected to last until end of February

Cyprus will see increased levels of rain until February 20, as part of a weather trend to be experienced across the eastern Mediterranean, the met service said on Monday. During this period, the weekly rainfall is expected to range between 25 and 100mm, with regional variations of 10 to 55mm in Cyprus, Greece and Turkey. […]

26.01.2026 19:41
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Pension reform legislation to be tabled by June
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Pension reform legislation to be tabled by June

The government said on Monday it hopes to table legislation reforming the pensions system by June so the reform kicks in as of January 2027. Labour Minister Marinos Moushiouttas was taking questions from MPs while discussing the ministry’s budget for this fiscal year. The discussion quickly turned to the pensions system and the Social Insurance […]

26.01.2026 19:13
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Social workers in schools to support pupils and teachers from 2026
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Social workers in schools to support pupils and teachers from 2026

Plans to introduce social worker services in selected pilot schools in 2026 were announced by Education Minister Athena Michaelidou on Monday as part of efforts to tackle school violence and delinquency while strengthening pupils’ and teachers’ mental resilience. Michaelidou said the move forms part of a broader, “holistic” approach to making schools more effective and […]

26.01.2026 19:06
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Bronze age tombs discovered at Hala Sultan Tekke
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Bronze age tombs discovered at Hala Sultan Tekke

Two tombs and evidence of human activity dating back to the late bronze age, 1400 BC, were discovered during excavations carried out at the Dromolaxia-Vyzakia Hala Sultan Tekke, the antiquities department said on Monday. “The tombs yielded a wealth of finds, including meticulously crafted local pottery, tools and personal adornment items,” it said. The ceilings […]

26.01.2026 18:30
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Four-year-old dies of flu
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Four-year-old dies of flu

A four-year-old girl who had been admitted to Limassol general hospital on Saturday died of influenza type A on Monday, the state health services (Okypy) announced. “According to the attending physicians, the cause of death was multi-organ failure as a result of Influenza A,” Okypy spokesperson Charalambos Charilaou said. The girl had been intubated and […]

26.01.2026 18:22
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Larnaca taxi drivers call strike off
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Larnaca taxi drivers call strike off

Taxi drivers in Larnaca on Monday called off an indefinite strike following “contacts with competent bodies” after expressing fury at what they described as “uncontrolled action by passenger transport applications” undercutting them. The Pancyprian federation of urban taxis said that it had held a meeting with officials from the road transport department and that it […]

26.01.2026 18:17
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‘EUROPE IN CINEMA’ film series launches January 2026
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‘EUROPE IN CINEMA’ film series launches January 2026

The European Union National Institutes for Culture in Cyprus (EUNIC), in collaboration with the Friends of Cinema Society, proudly present “EUROPE IN CINEMA”, a year-long film series celebrating the diversity of European cinema throughout 2026. The series features a rich selection of European films spanning a wide range of genres and languages. From powerful dramas […]

26.01.2026 17:27
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North opposition leader decries ‘atomic bomb’ of corruption
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North opposition leader decries ‘atomic bomb’ of corruption

Turkish Cypriot opposition political party CTP leader Sila Usar Incirli on Monday said an “atomic bomb” of corruption has been dropped on the north after a second ‘MP’ from the ruling coalition was earlier in the day accused in court of lawbreaking in relation to the “fake diploma scandal”. “Fatos Unal, the former head of […]

26.01.2026 17:17
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