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Traditional housing no longer enough to meet Cyprus demand, experts warn

Cyprus’ housing market is entering a new phase, with Build-to-Rent and structured student accommodation emerging as potential tools to ease pressure on young people, according to Elena Orfanidou and Dimitris Oikonomou, Co-Founders of MyStudentFlat. “The debate surrounding housing pressure among young people has moved beyond diagnosing the problem to seeking sustainable, scalable solutions,” they said. […]

24.02.2026 07:30

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Scattered showers on Tuesday, cold spell starting Thursday

Tuesday starts off mainly fine, however clouds in the afternoon are expected to yield isolated showers, mainly in the mountains. Winds will be a southwest to northwest gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 Beaufort, turning to a fresh breeze of 5 Beaufort along the coast, over slight to moderate seas. Temperatures will reach […]

24.02.2026 07:25

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UK business growth hits two-year high but service sector jobs are cut

British businesses have extended their early 2026 rebound into a second month, but jobs are still being sharply cut among services firms partly as a result of higher taxes imposed on them by the Labour government, a survey has shown. The S&P Global UK Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 53.9 in a preliminary report […]

24.02.2026 07:00

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Cyprus wine buyers invited to Italy trade mission

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), acting as the coordinator of Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus on the island, has announced that local businesses can now join a targeted brokerage event at the upcoming Vinitaly 2026 exhibition in Italy. The initiative, titled Wine Company Mission at Vinitaly 2026, is scheduled to take place between […]

24.02.2026 06:30

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AI boom drives $337 million subsea equipment market

The subsea optoelectronics network equipment market reached $337 million during the third quarter of 2025, rising 32.5 per cent from the previous quarter, according to market intelligence firm Omdia. According to the company’s latest report, this market expansion reflected a sharp acceleration driven by the AI infrastructure build-out supercycle. This robust quarterly growth of 32.5 […]

24.02.2026 06:00

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Spanish airport charges row breaks out over proposed price hikes

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Spanish Airline Association (ALA) have called for an annual 4.9 per cent reduction in Spanish airport charges, excluding inflation, over the 2027-2031 regulatory period. They argued that such a move would still allow for nearly €10 billion in investment while strengthening Spain’s economic competitiveness. The request comes […]

24.02.2026 05:30

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Over 30 livestock units hit in Aradippou as neighbouring Athienou steps up defences

More than 25 to 30 livestock units in Aradippou have been affected by the foot-and-mouth outbreak, with a similar number of farms scattered outside the area’s two designated livestock zones also impacted, the town’s mayor Christodoulos Partou said on Monday. Speaking to reporters, Partou acknowledged that “things are difficult”, but insisted that authorities would continue […]

24.02.2026 04:24

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How Reuters captured the photo of former Prince Andrew leaving custody

Slumped in the back seat of his Range Rover, a visibly shaken man once referred to as the “Playboy Prince” stares ahead of him as the car leaves Aylsham police station in Norfolk, England. The photo, taken by Reuters photographer Phil Noble, went viral when it was published late on Thursday. It shows Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, […]

24.02.2026 04:20

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Customs Seize Contraband Tobacco and Cannabis at Agios Dometios Crossing

Customs officers seized contraband tobacco products and cannabis during routine inspections Sunday at the Agios Dometios crossing point, the Department of Customs announced. In one incident, officers confiscated 50 packs of 20 heated cigarettes concealed in tissue boxes inside a woman’s vehicle. The goods were undeclared and duty-free. The woman later accepted an out-of-court settlement […]

23.02.2026 23:45

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North ‘parliament’ ratifies controversial fibreoptic internet deal

The Turkish Cypriot legislature on Monday night voted to ratify a controversial deal which will see Turkish telecommunications company Turk Telekom bring fibreoptic internet to the north. The agreement, signed by the north’s ruling coalition and Turk Telekom last year, passed by 27 votes to 20. All 20 opposition members voted against the deal, while […]

23.02.2026 22:00

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Lord Mandelson arrested after Epstein revelations

Former British ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested by London police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following revelations over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson, 72, was fired from the most prestigious posting in Britain’s diplomatic service in September, when the depth of his friendship with Epstein […]

23.02.2026 19:42

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Nicosia walks and culinary tastes coming to H4C

Two exciting events are coming up soon at the Home for Cooperation. The first, on February 28, will take participants on a guided walk around Nicosia. Co-organised with AHDR, this is the Home’s first Nicosia Walk of 2026, and it will take attendees across Cyprus’ contested past and its continuing legacy. Facilitated by Maria Georgiou, […]

23.02.2026 19:23

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Tourism arrivals from Serbia to Cyprus saw record increase in 2025

Cyprus and Serbia have agreed to sign a Memorandum of Cooperation in tourism in the coming months, with the Republic of Cyprus participating as the honoured country for the first time in its history at the Sajam Turizma 2026 tourism exhibition in Belgrade. “In this context, we agreed on the signing of a Memorandum of […]

23.02.2026 19:01

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Foot‑and‑Mouth Virus Reached Oroklini Farms Weeks Before Reporting, Veterinary Services Say

The foot‑and‑mouth virus had entered two livestock units in Oroklini roughly two weeks before the Veterinary Services were notified and collected samples on Feb. 21, the agency said Monday, adding that the infections had not been reported when symptoms first appeared. The department said farmers who follow biosecurity protocols will receive full and immediate compensation […]

23.02.2026 18:45

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Dogecoin (DOGE) faces struggles with $0.11 resistance  as investors pivot to this new crypto

Dogecoin currently trades at $0.10, struggling to gain momentum toward the $0.11 resistance level. Technical indicators show neutral momentum with an RSI of 44.06, while the MACD remains slightly negative at -0.0046. Investors watching DOGE’s price action see limited upside without stronger catalysts. Meanwhile attention shifts toward projects offering actual utility rather than meme-driven speculation. […]

23.02.2026 18:10

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Uefa provisionally suspends Benfica’s Prestianni over alleged discriminatory behaviour

UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni for one match after the Argentine winger was accused of directing a racist slur at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. during the Spanish side’s 1-0 Champions League playoff first-leg win, European soccer’s governing body said on Monday. Prestianni will miss Wednesday’s return leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, with […]

23.02.2026 17:48

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Hunters’ movements restricted as authorities step up foot-and-mouth response

The involvement of the Pancyprian Veterinary Association and restrictions on hunters’ movements in affected areas were among a series of measures decided at a broad meeting held on Monday morning at the agriculture ministry to curb the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. According to an announcement by the ministry, decisions were taken at four levels aimed […]

23.02.2026 17:42

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Authorities seize e-cigarette liquids and synthetic drug products in Larnaca raid

Customs officers on Friday carried out inspections and seizures of e-cigarette liquids and other products containing synthetic narcotic substances and prohibited cannabinoids during a coordinated operation in Larnaca. The customs department said it took part in a joint operation on February 20, with the police drug squad Ykan and the illegal betting unit, as well […]

23.02.2026 17:11

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Cyprus to Be Represented by Energy Minister at UN Emergency Session on Ukraine

Energy Minister Michalis Damianou will represent the Republic of Cyprus at Tuesday’s Emergency Special Session of the U.N. General Assembly on Ukraine, held to mark four years since Russia launched its full‑scale invasion. While in New York, he will attend a working lunch hosted by U.K. Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty. “In the afternoon, the […]

23.02.2026 17:01

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Ukraine touts recapture of eight settlements in rare battlefield success

Ukraine has regained control of 400 square kilometres of territory, including eight settlements, along a section of the southern frontline since the end of January, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Monday. The rare battlefield gains in the southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region stand in contrast to the broader trend of slow and costly Russian advances across the […]

23.02.2026 16:11

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IPC stands firm on Russian athletes competing amid boycott warnings

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete at the Winter Paralympics under their flags and with their national anthems, following a decision by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) General Assembly, its President Andrew Parsons said on Monday. The IPC’s allocation of 10 combined slots to Russian and Belarusian athletes triggered a political storm […]

23.02.2026 15:39

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Third Lane at Metehan Crossing Fails to Ease Traffic, Report Says

The addition of a third lane at the Metehan (Ay. Demet) crossing has not eased traffic congestion, according to a report in Politis. The paper said the new lane is not kept open continuously and is activated only during periods when authorities believe traffic is heavy. As a result, long queues — sometimes stretching up […]

23.02.2026 15:30

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Our cultural lives reduced to apps, streaming services

We no longer own the culture we consume; we rent it. From music to movies, books to personal archives, shelves have been replaced by subscriptions controlled by global platforms. There was a time when you could read a person’s life across their living room. Their shelves gave them away: albums played after breakups, books carried […]

23.02.2026 15:30

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UK’s Reform promises ICE-style deportation agency to halt migrants

Britain’s populist Reform UK party unveiled “radical” plans on Monday to stop what it called an immigration “invasion”, promising to create an agency to deport thousands of illegal migrants and to leave human rights treaties if it wins power. With Reform ahead in opinion polls before an election due no later than August 2029, the […]

23.02.2026 15:04

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