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Venezuela says interim president Rodriguez not planning trips abroad

The Venezuelan government on Friday said interim president Delcy Rodriguez is not due to carry out any international trips in the near future, after Colombian President Gustavo Petro suggested there could be an upcoming meeting in his country. Rodriguez’s administration is “focused as a government on the domestic agenda,” Communications Minister Freddy Ñañez said in […]

09.01.2026 21:57

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Minnesota officials open their own probe of ICE shooting as protests spread

Minnesota authorities on Friday said they were opening their own probe into a US Immigration officer’s fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman in her car, after some state and local officials criticized the federal government for refusing to cooperate. Mary Moriarty, the top prosecutor for Minneapolis’ Hennepin County, and the state’s Democratic attorney general, Keith […]

09.01.2026 21:29

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Cyprus to act as mediator for CAP during EU presidency

Cyprus’ aim during its EU presidency is to act as a sincere mediator towards reaching a widely acceptable deal, particularly regarding the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Friday. Outlining the presidency’s priorities in the sectors of agriculture, fishing and the environment, during an event in Nicosia, Panayiotou said Cyprus […]

09.01.2026 21:10

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EU-Mercosur deal a ‘historic milestone’ says president

The EU Council’s decision on Friday to approve signing EU-Mercosur agreements has been hailed as a “historic milestone” by President Nikos Christodoulides. In a post on X, Christodoulides said Cyprus’ EU presidency would “continue to deliver”. “Today’s Council decision to authorise the signature of the EU-Mercosur agreements marks a historic milestone. A Union Open to […]

09.01.2026 20:36

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Fact Check Cyprus: leaked video not AI-generated but source Is dubious

The leaked video accusing President Nikos Christodoulides of corruption through unofficial donation flows shows no signs of being AI-generated, but was posted from a dubious X account, the fact-checking organisation Fact Check Cyprus said on Friday. “We have strong evidence that there are no AI components in the video,” fact checker Theophile Bloudanis told the […]

09.01.2026 20:33

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Superior Senegal advance to Cup of Nations semi-finals

Iliman Ndiaye scored the only goal as Senegal booked a semi-final berth at the Africa Cup of Nations for the third time in the last four tournaments, beating ten-man Mali 1-0 in the last eight on Friday. Ndiaye netted after 27 minutes, taking advantage of a goalkeeping howler to put Senegal ahead in a tense […]

09.01.2026 20:21

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Snow, freezing temperatures force cancellation of games in Germany, England

Two Bundesliga matches have been scrapped due to large amounts of snow and ice blanketing pitches across Germany, while a third-round FA Cup match on Saturday has also been postponed due to freezing conditions in Britain. The matches between St Pauli and RB Leipzig and Werder Bremen against Hoffenheim on Sunday were postponed due to […]

09.01.2026 20:07

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Labour minister sets talks on pensions, minimum wage

Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas met on Friday with the social partners to discuss pension reforms – which he described as “emblematic” – the minimum wage and the decree in place for the employment of students from third countries. Speaking after the first meeting of the labour advisory board since he was appointed minister in the […]

09.01.2026 20:05

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EU states back record South America trade accord after 25 years

EU states gave the go-ahead on Friday for the bloc to sign its largest free trade accord with the South American group Mercosur, more than 25 years after talks began, following months of wrangling to secure enough support. With US President Donald Trump shaking up global trade, the European Commission and countries such as Germany […]

09.01.2026 20:01

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Larnaca EOA cites backlog and glitches for permit delays

Larnaca’s EOA is running late in issuing planning and building permits, and on Friday attributed the delays to procedural issues, including the backlog of applications and glitches in the integrated information system Ippodamos. The delays, it said, were “not due to a single factor, but to a combination of historical and procedural issues”, such as […]

09.01.2026 19:51

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President pledges pension reform at Larnaca care home opening

Voicing promises of promoting pension reforms and strengthening low-income pensioners, President Nikos Christodoulides inaugurated the new municipal ‘Evanthia Pieridou’ rest home in Larnaca. Christodoulides said old age was an issue that concerned everyone, “our elderly compatriots today, ourselves and our children tomorrow”. The new facility, he said, was “a symbol of collectivity and a shining […]

09.01.2026 19:47

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Children’s performance brings 3D holograms to Larnaca

An exciting family performance by Theatro Piccolo is coming to Larnaca for one night only, bringing a 3D hologram to the stage for the first time. The Once Upon…a Country performance (Mia fora kai… mia chora) is a show this January 18 that promises to impress both children and adults. Three different cultures come together […]

09.01.2026 19:17

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Remedica rejects corruption claims linked to leaked video

Limassol-based generics company Remedica on Friday dismissed corruption allegations linking it to the government following the circulation of a video on X, stressing that it has not made political donations to President Nikos Christodoulides. In a statement, Remedica said that neither the company nor its holding company, LetterOne, had made any such payments. Contrary to […]

09.01.2026 19:11

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Health ministry warns of counterfeit Durex condoms

A batch of Durex condoms was recalled from the Cypriot market after being identified as counterfeit, with the health ministry on Friday calling on customers not to use the item and return to the relevant salespoint. According to the Cyprus Medical Devices Authority, the recall concerns the batch 1001822485 of Durex’ “Thin Feel” condoms, with […]

09.01.2026 18:30

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Fire brigade on alert as near gale force winds hit Cyprus

The fire brigade is on alert and responding to incidents as near gale force winds are battering areas across Cyprus. Spokesman Andreas Kettis said the fire brigade had already responded to 12 incidents in Nicosia, ten of which were to remove fallen trees and two to remove a pergola and awnings that had been carried […]

09.01.2026 18:12

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Next Crypto to hit $1? investors see a 550% upside opportunity

Every market cycle has one question that never disappears. Which crypto to buy before it crosses the $1 mark. For many investors, that level is not just psychological. It often signals a shift from early adoption to broader awareness. Market commentators suggest that tokens approaching this stage usually share a few traits. They are still […]

09.01.2026 18:10

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Capacity of Kouklia desalination plant to be expanded by summer

The long-planned expansion of the desalination plant in Kouklia, increasing the unit’s capacity to 25,000 cubic metres is set to be completed by this summer, Paphos district governor Charalambos Pittokopitis said on Friday. Efforts to increase water capacity were to proceed immediately, with President Nikos Christodoulides having given relevant instructions, he added. Pittokopitis said that […]

09.01.2026 17:37

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Swiss prosecutors summon owners of bar after deadly blaze, one detained

Swiss prosecutors summoned on Friday the two owners of a ski resort bar where a fire on New Year’s Day killed 40 people and a local newspaper said one of the couple had been detained, as calls grow for those responsible to be held to account. Prosecutors are investigating the French owners on suspicion of […]

09.01.2026 17:28

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Mavroyiannis suggests foreign link in scandalous leaked video

Speculation intensified on Friday over the origins of a video alleging illicit campaign financing and pay-to-play access to President Nikos Christodoulides, with former diplomat Andreas Mavroyiannis and others pointing to possible foreign involvement. Mavroyiannis, who ran against Christodoulides in the 2023 presidential elections, suggested the timing of the leak was not coincidental, linking it to […]

09.01.2026 17:07

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Christodoulides: ‘I will give no one the right to accuse me of corruption’

In a counterattack after being accused of breaking the law over presidential campaign finances, President Nikos Christodoulides stressed on Friday he would allow no one to accuse him of corruption and challenged anyone with evidence to come forward with it. “Anyone in possession of evidence regarding any direct or indirect bribery should immediately submit it […]

09.01.2026 16:59

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Famagusta gate to reopen as cultural venue for EU Council presidency

Famagusta gate in Nicosia will be brought back into active use during the EU council presidency, Deputy Culture Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou said on Friday. Speaking at the inauguration of the historic monument’s renovation, Kassianidou said the gate would be utilised in a range of ways during the presidency, as Cyprus prepares to host thousands of […]

09.01.2026 16:36

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Trimiklini fish farm case sent to police for further investigation

The anti-corruption authority’s report, flagging possible criminal liability over water extraction and an illegal fish farm near Trimiklini, had been referred to the attorney-general last month and is now in the hands of the police for further investigation along with “extensive evidence”, a representative from the attorney-general’s office told the Cyprus Mail on Friday. The […]

09.01.2026 16:26

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Putin sends warning to Ukraine and West with rare use of hypersonic missile

Putin has repeatedly boasted of the speed and destructive power of the Oreshnik, which Russia first fired at Ukraine in November 2024. Since then, it has kept the weapon in reserve. The overnight Oreshnik strike in western Ukraine came after a week of setbacks for Russia. On Saturday, President Donald Trump sent U.S. special forces […]

09.01.2026 16:22

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Works in Strovolos’ centre begin on Monday, roads to close

Works to remodel Strovolos’ historical centre begin on Monday, to produce what mayor Stavros Stavrinides promised would be “a milestone project that will radically change the image and functionality of the historical core”. During the works, Ayia Marina street and the roads around the church of Saint George will be closed to traffic. Access to […]

09.01.2026 16:11

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