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Mandarin Festival returns to Arakapas

The start of the year is a place of in-betweens. The festive days are behind us, and the spring celebrations and carnival fiestas are yet to come. Thankfully, there is something to enjoy about this time of the year, and that is Cyprus’ nature. Soon, the almond blossoms will arrive, and the winter fruit will […]

15.01.2026 19:27

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Cyprus–Israel Aphrodite gas deal nears completion

The formulation of a bilateral agreement between Cyprus and Israel on the management of the Aphrodite-Ishai gas fields “appears to be in the final stages,” the state-run news agency said on Thursday. Citing sources, the Cyprus News Agency said a delegation from Israel is expected to visit the island within January for “intensive negotiations”. The […]

15.01.2026 19:00

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Badenoch sacks Conservative leadership rival Jenrick over defection plan

Britain’s Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch sacked one-time leadership rival Robert Jenrick from her senior policy team and suspended him from the party on Thursday, saying he was plotting to defect. Nigel Farage, the leader of the populist Reform UK party, said the two men had held discussions about him joining the party. Jenrick lost […]

15.01.2026 18:16

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Cyprus economy shows resilience amid global uncertainty, according to report

The Cyprus Composite Leading Economic Index recorded an annual increase of 2.0 per cent in December 2025, according to the Economics Research Centre of the University of Cyprus. The centre said the result suggests that the Cypriot economy continues on a stable growth trajectory despite challenges arising from an international environment marked by increased uncertainty. […]

15.01.2026 18:14

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Top 3 Cryptos for long-term 2027: BTC, ETH, and one Altcoin still below $1

Long-term crypto investing tends to reward two things: staying with the assets that attract the deepest liquidity, and spotting the newer projects that can grow into much larger valuations as utility expands. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) remain the foundation of most long-horizon portfolios, while Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is gaining traction as a new cryptocurrency […]

15.01.2026 18:10

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Cyprus and Poland strengthen digital ties during EU presidency visit

Europe’s research and innovation ecosystem was placed in the spotlight following an official visit by Poland’s deputy prime minister and minister of digital affairs, Krzysztof Gawkowski, to the offices of the Research and Innovation Foundation in Nicosia. The visit took place on January 15, 2026, on the occasion of the Republic of Cyprus assuming the […]

15.01.2026 18:09

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Iranian diaspora in Cyprus urges parliamentary action as protests escalate

Members of the Iranian community in Cyprus have stepped up calls for political action as protests inside Iran intensify, urging the government to take a public stance in support of demonstrators and accountability for alleged human rights abuses. On Thursday, Iranian residents gathered outside parliament, where they delivered a memorandum to House speaker Annita Demetriou, […]

15.01.2026 17:37

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Supreme Court lifts MP Sykas’ immunity over abuse probe

By a unanimous decision the Supreme Court on Thursday lifted the parliamentary immunity of Disy MP Nikos Sykas, allowing authorities to investigate allegations that he exercised physical violence against his wife. The petition to lift Sykas’ immunity was filed by the attorney-general’s office. Reading out the court’s decision, the presiding judge at the Supreme Court […]

15.01.2026 17:12

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Low mortgage rates contrast with banking challenges, says association

The Cyprus Borrower Protection Association, known as Syprodat, said it remains available to borrowers for information, guidance and support, helping improve understanding of housing credit and seeking sustainable solutions that benefit all. The association made the statement in a press release addressing housing loans and banking challenges in Cyprus. According to the press release, Cyprus […]

15.01.2026 17:02

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Zero VAT on essentials extended through 2026

No VAT will be levied on certain essential consumer items for the duration of the year, the tax department said on Thursday. The government is rolling over into 2026 its policy of zero VAT on these items. The relevant decree issued by the cabinet is dated November 21, 2025. Its stated purpose is to “support […]

15.01.2026 17:01

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SWEETOPIA: Inspired Family Fun to host Nicosia event for chocolate, candy fans

Nicosia is preparing to welcome SWEETOPIA Chocolate & Candy Fun, a unique, colourful and extremely chocolatey experience, which will be hosted at the Melina Mercouri Cultural Centre. A special event that promises to fill children and adults with smiles, imagination, creativity and… chocolate vibes! SWEETOPIA is another inspiring event by Inspired Family Fun, which is […]

15.01.2026 16:59

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Trump sees Iranian crackdown easing, Tehran denies executions

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had been told that killings in Iran’s crackdown on protests were easing and that he believed there was no current plan for large-scale executions, adopting a wait‑and‑see posture after earlier threatening intervention. After Iran’s foreign minister said Iran had “no plan” to hang people, Iranian state media on Thursday […]

15.01.2026 16:51

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Cyprus holds as 14th most powerful passport in global rankings for 2026

Cyprus ranks 14th in the world in the 2026 Henley passport index, maintaining its position from the previous year according to data released on Thursday. By the latest index, Cypriot citizens enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to around 174 destinations worldwide, keeping the country firmly within the upper tier of global travel freedom. Cyprus neither […]

15.01.2026 16:40

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Justice minister pledges full support for fire brigade

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris met on Thursday with representatives of the firefighters’ union as well as trade union Pasydy president Stratis Mattheou, reaffirming the government’s support of the fire brigade. During the meeting, Fitiris described the brigade as one of the “most organised, disciplined and reliable services in the country”. He highlighted the risks firefighters […]

15.01.2026 16:35

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Von der Leyen reaffirms EU commitment to ‘just’ solution of Cyprus issue

President Nikos Christodoulides, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and European Commissioners arrived at the Limassol port on Thursday for a conference marking a key moment in Cyprus’s six-month EU council presidency. Von der Leyen arrived shortly after 2.30pm and was greeted by President Christodoulides, who introduced her to his cabinet ministers. The two […]

15.01.2026 16:20

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European household savings dip as consumption outpaces income growth

Euro area households chose to increase their spending at a faster pace than their income grew during the third quarter of 2025, leading to a dip in the region’s overall saving rate according to the latest data released by Eurostat. The household saving rate in the euro area decreased to 15.1 per cent in the […]

15.01.2026 16:02

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Balanced meals to counter festive overload

With Christmas and New Year indulgences still fresh in our minds, these recipes felt like a perfect and comforting way to begin the year, lighter, wholesome and full of flavour. Red Cabbage Salad with Beetroot and Pomegranate Seeds A vibrant winter salad, I think it’s one of the prettiest and most delicious salads, crisp and […]

15.01.2026 15:30

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TV shows we love: Death Note

Few non-Western shows have become as iconic as Death Note. Some 20 years after its release, it has numerous adaptations, from live-action films to spinoffs and video games. It is certainly a show worth revisiting, and it is no surprise it remains timeless. Death Note is based on a manga series which began back in […]

15.01.2026 15:30

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First lady requests removal of social media posts amid legal dispute

A law firm acting on behalf of first lady Philippa Karsera has sent a notice to online activist Nicoletta Tsikkini, requesting the deletion and cessation of posts on social media platform X. The correspondence cites the publications as damaging, defamatory and exceeding acceptable limits of public expression, and seeks their immediate removal to avoid further […]

15.01.2026 15:23

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Transport minister defends president amid corruption allegations

President Nikos Christodoulides acts with “honesty, transparency and absolute respect for the institutions,” Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades, said on Thursday, responding to a controversial video alleging illegal campaign financing. “Every issue raised in public debate is treated with seriousness and full respect for the rule of law,” Vafeades said. “However, the allegations made in the […]

15.01.2026 15:04

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Kremlin says Trump is right about Zelenskiy holding up a peace deal in Ukraine

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump that it was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, not Russia, who was holding up a potential peace deal to end the war in Ukraine. Trump’s assessment in an interview with Reuters contrasted to that of European allies, who have consistently argued that Moscow […]

15.01.2026 14:57

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Iran tops Netanyahu’s many challenges as Israeli elections loom

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will face voters this year for the first time since the 2023 Hamas attack shook his security credentials, with the outcome of the latest crisis in Iran likely to be key to salvaging his legacy, analysts say. Successive polls since late 2023, including all those by the three main news […]

15.01.2026 14:31

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Russia: Nato talk of Moscow and Beijing being a threat to Greenland is a myth to create hysteria

Russia said on Thursday that NATO’s talk of Russia and China being a threat to Greenland was a myth designed to artificially whip up hysteria and that what it called the Western alliance’s policy of escalating confrontation in the Arctic was extremely dangerous. Russia’s statement follows increasingly strident talk from U.S. President Donald Trump who […]

15.01.2026 14:25

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Senate narrowly blocks effort to rein in Trump’s Venezuela war powers

U.S. Senate Republicans blocked a resolution on Wednesday that would have barred President Donald Trump from further military action in Venezuela without Congress’ authorization, after the Republican president put pressure on party members who had supported it. The vote was 51-50 for a Republican point of order to dismiss the war powers resolution, as just […]

15.01.2026 14:17

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