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First Lady to step down from charity roles amid online attacks

First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides on Sunday has announced her decision to step down from her role as chair of the management committee of the Independent Social Support Agency (AFKS), citing what she described as an “unrelenting attack” against her and her family on social media over the past 24 hours. In a written statement, […]

11.01.2026 15:23

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Growing interest in wine boosts sommelier profession in Cyprus

Public interest in wine in Cyprus has risen significantly over the past 15 years, both in locally produced wines and indigenous grape varieties, as well as in the ever-expanding international vineyard, according to Heracles Christoforou, founding member and vice-president of the Cyprus Sommeliers Association (CY SOMMS). Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, Christoforou said the […]

11.01.2026 15:12

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The war on snus

Nicotine pouches, or snus as it is known to our Nordic neighbours, remain without a clear regulatory footing in Cyprus.  Classified by the drugs council in October 2024 as pharmaceutical products, they require marketing authorisation to be sold legally, yet no such licence has been issued. At the same time, the products are not regulated […]

11.01.2026 14:59

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Bulbs coming up everywhere

I hope that 2026 is going to be a good gardening year for you – no more frosts (unless you live in the mountains of course) and no drought as we had last year. My poor garden has not been the same since we had that heavy frost early last year and we are only […]

11.01.2026 14:33

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Yellow weather warning issued for heavy rain and storms

A yellow weather warning for rain and locally strong thunderstorms will come into effect from Sunday evening, the Meteorological Department announced. The warning will be in force from 9pm on Sunday until 9pm on Monday. During this period, Cyprus is expected to be affected at intervals by a combination of rainfall and isolated strong thunderstorms, […]

11.01.2026 14:30

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Two arrested in Larnaca and Limassol drug cases

Two people were arrested on Saturday in Larnaca and Limassol in connection with the illegal possession of narcotic substances, police said. According to a statement from the police communications branch, the first case occurred shortly before noon in Larnaca, when a 39-year-old man riding a motorcycle on Kyriakou Matsi Avenue was involved in a collision […]

11.01.2026 14:24

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Republic‘part of the solution, never part of the problem’, president says

The Republic of Cyprus is part of the solution and never part of the problem, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday, adding that those who are troubled by the country’s actions and initiatives are the ones creating difficulties. Christodoulides was speaking at an event honouring the fighters of the 1963–64 Turkish insurgency, held at the […]

11.01.2026 14:17

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Education key to Cyprus’ future and reunification, president says

Education is the foundation of the future of Cypriot Hellenism and a vital investment in national survival, liberation and the reunification of Cyprus, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday. The president was speaking during a memorial address at the 50th anniversary service for the late Konstantinos Spyridakis, Cyprus’ first minister of education, held at the […]

11.01.2026 13:53

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US policy now a manifestation of might is right

The new year is barely with us and already we have started with a bang, literally. The events from Venezuela have made front page news everywhere. Even here in Cyprus there have been numerous opinions and analyses being expressed. As someone who has repeatedly written on the subject of Donald Trump, and been criticised for […]

11.01.2026 13:44

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Protest outside Iranian Embassy in Nicosia, over tensions in Tehran

Protesters gathered outside the Iranian Emabssy in Nicosia for a second time on Sunday. The protests come following mass protests in the country, and heightened security issues, with Tehran’s politicians in a war of words with the US. In Nicosia, dozens of people gathered, with many holding signs saying ‘Freedom to Iran’. Tehran threatened on […]

11.01.2026 13:43

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Greenland: maybe an invasion (and maybe a backlash)

The Crazy Gang are high on the ‘brilliant success’ of their Venezuela caper and looking for new targets. Like Alexander the Great, Donald Trump weeps because there are no more worlds to conquer. But wait! Actually, there are still lots of places to conquer. Colombia is right next door to Venezuela and the US fleet […]

11.01.2026 12:54

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Economy in 2026: the world finds itself in a delicate balance

After a year of intense volatility, the world economy enters 2026 with a complex mix of challenges and opportunities. Most economists expect that growth will remain moderate by historical standards, around 2.4 per cent, as markets adjust to an environment of geopolitical uncertainty, high trade tariffs, limited monetary and fiscal room for stimulus in many […]

11.01.2026 12:40

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Cyprus seeks foreign assistance over video alleging suspicious funding

Cyprus has requested assistance from abroad in relation to a controversial video that emerged on Thursday, which contains references to alleged suspicious funding and investment activities. According to information obtained by the Cyprus News Agency, authorities in Nicosia sought support on Thursday and Friday from specialised teams in the United States, Israel, the United Kingdom […]

11.01.2026 12:16

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Two economies, one island

A comment often quoted by the late Stephen Hawking, Lucasian professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, captures a risk that extends well beyond physics and into public policy: “The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.” This observation resonates because it speaks to moments when figures appear […]

11.01.2026 12:03

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Fire service responds to 30 incidents in 24 hours

The fire service responded to 30 incidents in the past 24 hours, including 13 fires and 17 special assistance calls, according to a post on X by its spokesperson Andreas Kettis. He said the fire service also assisted in the rescue operation following a fatal vehicle rollover in Paphos on Friday. In total, the fire […]

11.01.2026 12:02

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Iran vows to strike back if US attacks

Tehran on Sunday threatened to retaliate against Israel and US bases in the event of US strikes on Iran, delivering the warning to Washington as Israeli sources said Israel was on high alert for the possibility of any US intervention. With Iran’s clerical establishment facing the biggest anti-government protests since 2022, US President Donald Trump […]

11.01.2026 11:53

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Memory in motion: mapping Europe’s hidden dance heritage

EU-funded researchers are mapping Europe’s contemporary dance heritage to prevent this elusive and fragile art form from quietly disappearing. By Maria Vlastara When a dancer leaves the stage for the last time, their art often vanishes with them. Unlike books, paintings or music, contemporary dance has no universal score or lasting archive. Much of Europe’s […]

11.01.2026 11:30

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Cyprus’ EU presidency promises to be a six-month eternity

Cyprus has taken over the EU Council presidency. It promises to take the bull by the horns and deliver tangible results, including on issues that affect the daily lives of citizens, its own included. But what issues? That depends on whom you ask. At the official ceremony marking the start of the presidency, the focus […]

11.01.2026 11:25

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International law applies to everyone, including US, says German finance minister

The principles of international law apply to everyone, including the United States, German Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil said on Sunday, in reference to President Donald Trump’s threats to seize Greenland. “It is solely up to Denmark and Greenland to decide about Greenland’s future. Territorial sovereignty and integrity must be respected,” Klingbeil said […]

11.01.2026 11:20

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Eight arrested in overnight police operations across Cyprus

Police arrested eight people across Cyprus overnight as part of intensified preventive operations aimed at tackling crime and maintaining public order, authorities said on Sunday. According to police, dynamic and targeted operations continued throughout the night, with an increased presence at key locations in urban areas. The aim, they said, was to prevent serious criminal […]

11.01.2026 11:04

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Two injured in fiery crash on Limassol–Nicosia motorway

Two people were injured early on Sunday in a serious road crash involving a vehicle that caught fire on the Limassol–Nicosia motorway near Mosfiloti, police said. According to police, the accident occurred at around 2.20am when a 31-year-old driver, under circumstances still under investigation, lost control of his vehicle near Mosfiloti. The car struck the […]

11.01.2026 10:56

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Unstable weather with rain, storms and snow expected

A weak low-pressure system is affecting the area, while a cold air mass is expected to move in from Monday, bringing unsettled weather conditions across the island the met service said on Sunday. On Sunday, the weather will be partly cloudy at first, with the possibility of isolated showers. Conditions will gradually turn mainly cloudy, […]

11.01.2026 10:55

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Seasonal infections on the rise at Makarios Hospital paediatric clinic

An increase in seasonal infections is being recorded at the paediatric clinic of Makarios Hospital, with a further rise possible in the coming days due to seasonal factors, the clinic’s director Dr Elena Papamichael said on Sunday. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, Papamichael said cases of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other seasonal […]

11.01.2026 10:45

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Human remains found amid Australia bushfires, police say

Human remains were found in Australia’s southeast where bushfires raging for days have razed buildings, cut power to thousands of homes and burned swathes of bushland, police said on Sunday. The blazes, burning out of control during a summer heatwave, have torn through more than 350,000 hectares (860,000 acres) of bushland in Victoria state since […]

11.01.2026 10:20

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