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Erhurman ‘yet to receive’ confidence-building proposal from Christodoulides

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Wednesday said he is yet to receive any proposal regarding unilateral confidence-building measures from President Nikos Christodoulides. The comment came after reports had surfaced on Tuesday night suggesting that Christodoulides had drawn up the measures and requested Erhurman’s blessing to announce and implement them, but Erhurman told news website […]

21.01.2026 13:42

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Airlines seek relief from $5.7bn engine maintenance cost spike

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has renewed its agreement with CFM International through February 2033, a move aimed at strengthening competition in the market for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for CFM engines, at a time when airlines remain under acute cost and capacity pressure. CFM International, a 50/50 partnership between GE Aerospace […]

21.01.2026 13:28

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When fear takes over your life

By Dr Vasilios Silivistris Phobias (from the Greek fovos, meaning fear) are intense, irrational fears of objects or situations that pose little real danger. Unlike ordinary anxiety, phobias are long-lasting and can interfere with daily life. People with phobias often go to great lengths to avoid what frightens them, and if avoidance is not possible, […]

21.01.2026 13:25

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Cypriot MEP calls on UK to reduce university tuition fees

Cypriot member of the European Parliament Loucas Fourlas on Wednesday called on the British government to reduce university tuition fees for Cypriots and other European Union citizens who elect to study in the United Kingdom. “A stronger and more autonomous Europe cannot be built only with defence and geopolitical strategies, it is built with knowledge, […]

21.01.2026 13:20

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Cyprus Stock Exchange lists new €21.6 million treasury bills

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Wednesday announced that it has accepted the listing of new Cyprus government treasury bills following an auction held earlier this month. According to the announcement, the Cyprus Stock Exchange accepted the admission to trading of 21,600 thirteen-week Cyprus government treasury bills, issued as first issue, series 2026, with a […]

21.01.2026 13:15

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Cyprus renewable energy use in transport slips

Renewable energy use in transport across the European Union edged higher in 2024, but Cyprus recorded a slight decline, according to a report from Eurostat released on Wednesday. The figures show that renewable energy in transport at EU level reached 11.2 per cent in 2024, marking a 0.2 percentage point increase from 2023 and continuing […]

21.01.2026 13:04

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Over half a million euros to revamp Polis Chrysochous district

A slate of projects worth €595,150 is set to be rolled out across the Polis Chrysochous municipality and its municipal districts, local authorities announced on Wednesday. The initiatives aim to create authentic experiences while upgrading the area’s tourism product, boosting the local economy and improving residents’ quality of life. According to the municipality, the initiatives […]

21.01.2026 12:57

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Trinity Private School invites families to January 31st Open Day

Trinity Private School warmly invites families to its upcoming Open Day on January 31st, offering an opportunity to experience the school’s Primary and Secondary campuses and learn more about its educational pathways. Throughout the day, visitors will be able to attend open lessons and a school presentation, to get better acquainted with Trinity’s learning environment […]

21.01.2026 12:39

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Londa Residences: the only residential project on Limassol’s beachfront

Londa Residences, the seafront development reviving the iconic Londa Hotel, is progressing at full speed and remains the only residential project currently available directly on Limassol’s beachfront. On schedule for completion in spring 2026, the contemporary, high-end residential project is setting new benchmarks for luxury seafront living in Cyprus. Situated in the desirable Germasogeia area, […]

21.01.2026 12:25

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CySEC imposes €2.3 million in fines, tightens AML and sanctions enforcement

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday set out an extensive account of its supervisory activity during the previous year, along with its priorities for 2026, during a press conference in Nicosia. Speaking against a backdrop of rising regulatory complexity, rapid technological change and geopolitical uncertainty, the commission framed the past year as […]

21.01.2026 12:25

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Erdogan’s response to Cyprus invite ‘not positive’, Christodoulides says

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s response to an invite to attend an informal meeting of European Union member states and neighbouring countries in Cyprus in April was “not positive”, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday. He told Greek television channel Skai that he had invited Erdogan to attend April’s meeting, and that he had also […]

21.01.2026 12:24

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2026 Carob Awards organising committee has already begun event prep

Preparations for the region’s biggest celebration of Advertising and Communication have already begun. The organising committee has already been set up and, as always, will strive to exceed expectations, in order to raise the bar for the Cyprus Communication Agencies Association’s (CCAA’s) biggest event. Carob Awards 2026 Organising Committee: “This is the most important opportunity […]

21.01.2026 12:09

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Should we look gift horses in the mouth?

Never look a gift horse in the mouth. Anyone who loves horses wouldn’t worry about its teeth, but rather the loving care it needed when old. Cruelty to animals causes outrage among people who know that animals and birds feel instinctive fear when threatened, pain when injured and need shelter. As with most domestic animals, […]

21.01.2026 12:00

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Frost and landslides on Troodos roads

Several mountain roads in the Troodos area remain slippery due to persisting cold weather and landslides, the police said on Wednesday. Although the roads remain open, drivers are advised to exercise particular caution when travelling in the area. As of Wednesday morning, landslides were reported on the following roads: Pedoulas-Kykkos-Kampi, Kykkos-Tsakkistras, Kampos-Orounta and Orounta-Kato Pyrgos. […]

21.01.2026 11:56

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Cyprus’ youth talk money: Cash vs Card, Old vs Young

By: 4th year student, Department of Accounting and Finance, University of Cyprus While waiting in line at a local bakery in Aradippou, Cyprus, I noticed an elderly individual, probably in his late-70s. He was struggling to pay at the till. Witnessing this, I stepped up to provide a lending hand. However, as I approached the […]

21.01.2026 11:55

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Why Cyprus drives Porsches – but has no money

Stop feeling bad about money, Cyprus! Your neighbours may be driving the latest Porsche (the island has moved up from Mercedes) but it’s all just show! They’re probably not nearly as well off as they look… Cyprus likes to flash the cash, right? Gone are the days when yiayia grew her own veggies but sat […]

21.01.2026 11:55

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The Defender Experience: where adventure and elegance meet

The Pilakoutas Group continues to redefine the concept of adventure, enriching it with a unique sense of luxury. This time, it has created and offered an exciting Defender driving experience, exclusively for owners and fans of the legendary model. Participants began enjoying the experience with a selected off-road route in authentic natural landscapes. The start […]

21.01.2026 11:55

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Police looking for social media personality, she says is ‘not hiding’

The police on Wednesday said they are looking for social media personality Ioanna Photiou – better known by her online alias Annie Alexui – to facilitate investigations into “offences under the personal data processing act, publication of fake news and harassment”. Photiou, meanwhile, said she is “not hiding”, reacting to her own wanted notice in […]

21.01.2026 11:47

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Double international recognition for Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre

The Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre has been re-accredited by CHKS, the internationally recognised health quality accreditation organisation in the United Kingdom, and has also been awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification. This international accreditation has been maintained continuously since 2007, when the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre became the first hospital in Cyprus and Greece to […]

21.01.2026 11:45

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Regulator confirms voluntary liquidation for Cypriot investment compartment

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) this week announced that the investment compartment Argus New Energy Subfund 1 of the AIF Argus New Energy Fund AIF V.C.I.C. Limited is dissolved and put into liquidation. This decision has been taken as a result of the total redemption of its units, in accordance with the relevant […]

21.01.2026 11:39

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Cyprus among top EU nations for car ownership and air travel

Cyprus ranked among the European Union’s most transport-intensive countries in 2024, placing fourth for car ownership and second for air travel per capita, according to Eurostat’s latest data report. The figures show that Cyprus recorded 661 passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants last year, well above the EU average of 578. Only Italy, Luxembourg and Finland […]

21.01.2026 11:18

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UCy workshop strengthens financial literacy in primary schools

An educational workshop aimed at strengthening financial literacy in primary schools will be held on Thursday at the University of Cyprus (UCy), organised by the institution’s corporate social responsibility office. This initiative is being implemented at a time when Cyprus faces ongoing economic challenges, along with the rise of digital finance. Introducing financial literacy early […]

21.01.2026 11:11

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Police officers demonstrate over new working hours

Cyprus police officers took to the street on Wednesday, following trade Isotita union’s call for a protest over the new police reform which came into effect at the beginning of the new year. They gathered outside the House at 9am, where the reform was being discussed at the legal committee, to express their outrage over […]

21.01.2026 10:48

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Determined to seize Greenland, Trump faces tough reception in Davos

President Donald Trump barrels into Davos, Switzerland, today Wednesday, where he is likely to escalate his push for acquiring Greenland despite European protests in the biggest fraying of transatlantic ties in decades. Trump, who marked the end of his turbulent first year in office on Tuesday, is expected to overshadow the annual World Economic Forum […]

21.01.2026 10:46

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