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Rising component costs set to squeeze budget smartphone prices in 2026

Southeast Asia’s smartphone shipments reached 100 million units in 2025, representing a 1 per cent year-on-year decline, as softer performance in the first three quarters weighed on the overall market, according to market analysts Omdia. However, the region returned to growth in 4Q25, with shipments rising 2 per cent year-on-year to 25.8 million units, reversing […]

23.02.2026 07:00

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EU reports €28 billion trade surplus for final quarter of 2025

The European Union achieved a total trade surplus of €28.4 billion during the final quarter of 2025 as the value of goods exported to non-EU nations continued to outpace imports, according to Eurostat. This latest performance maintains a consistent positive trade balance for the bloc which was first established in the third quarter of 2023. […]

23.02.2026 06:30

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Green Monday Weather

On Monday, skies will start partly cloudy with isolated showers possible in the west and north. Temperatures will reach 18°C inland, the south and east coasts, 16°C on the west and north coasts, and 9°C in the higher mountains. Conditions will gradually turn mostly cloudy, bringing scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly in the south, […]

23.02.2026 06:13

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New rules for Schengen travel will not apply to Cyprus

With Cyprus remaining for the time being outside of Europe’s border-free Schengen zone, the European Union’s new electronic entry/exit system (EES) will not be applied on the island when it comes into force in most of the rest of Europe in April.  British media in particular has been full of stories of tourists from the United Kingdom and […]

23.02.2026 04:24

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Arsenal beat Spurs in derby, Liverpool leave it late

Eberechi Eze timed his return to the Arsenal scoresheet to perfection with two goals in a 4-1 derby rout of Tottenham Hotspur that calmed his side’s Premier League title nerves on Sunday. The forward had not scored since a hat-trick in the reverse fixture in November but struck in each half while Viktor Gyokeres also […]

22.02.2026 20:45

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Top 3 undervalued cryptos whales are positioning for early

Big investors are seeking the next big cryptos as the 2026 bull run draws nearer. Binance Coin (BNB) and  Dogecoin (DOGE) have led in the renewed accumulation amongst legacy tokens. At the same time, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is drawing notable whale participation amid its DeFi‑focused presale and testnet milestones. Binance Coin tests key support amid […]

22.02.2026 18:10

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Recovery and Resilience Fund: assessment and lessons for EU’s next financial framework

The EU is generally perceived as lacking the necessary flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing conditions in a timely manner, due to its complex political system and lengthy decision‑making processes. Its response to the pandemic crisis was an exception, as the EU acted promptly, establishing the Recovery and Resilience Fund (RRF), which introduced a number […]

22.02.2026 17:58

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Man arrested for early-hours stabbing

A 42-year-old man was arrested on Sunday after allegedly stabbing a 25-year-old man in the early hours of the morning. The pair had reportedly engaged in a verbal argument, with the 42-year-old brandishing a knife during that argument. Both men were taken to the Polis Chrysochous hospital, where it was found that the 25-year-old had […]

22.02.2026 17:48

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Choices, choices: a dismal track record for Cyprus

At the time of writing, the first meeting of President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace has not yet concluded, so I cannot comment on its outcome. As I argued last week, the Cyprus government faced a difficult decision: whether to accept President Trump’s invitation to join the board. In the event, President Christodoulides displayed […]

22.02.2026 17:33

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Scientists hunt dark matter ‘stars’ that mimic black holes

Hypothetical dark matter stars known as ‘boson stars’ could leave telltale ripples across the cosmos, offering researchers a new way to probe the invisible forces shaping the universe. By Jonathan O’Callaghan In 2019, a strange event was observed in the depths of space. Called GW190521, the event sent out gravitational waves – invisible ripples in […]

22.02.2026 17:30

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Law enforcement kills armed man seeking to enter Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, officials say

United States Secret Service and local police shot and killed a man armed with a shotgun early on Sunday after he breached a secure perimeter at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in West Palm Beach, Florida, law enforcement officials said. Trump, who is currently in Washington, was not at the resort at the time. The […]

22.02.2026 17:20

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Sheffield Wednesday earn unwanted record with early relegation from Championship

Sheffield Wednesday, who were docked 18 points for financial breaches, became the first team in English Football League history to be relegated as early as February after Sunday’s 2-1 loss at Sheffield United ensured their drop from the Championship. Winless since September and on an 11-match losing streak in all competitions, Wednesday have minus seven […]

22.02.2026 17:12

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So-called indicators of economic performance are misleading

During the administrations of the governments of Nicos Anastasiades and Nikos Christodoulides praise has been heaped on the economic performance of Cyprus by referring to statistics on its relatively rapid GDP growth and on the pronounced decline in the government debt to GDP ratio since 2015. Furthermore, the performance of Cyprus banks is seen as […]

22.02.2026 17:07

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Foot‑and‑Mouth Cases Confirmed; Farms Placed Under Quarantine

Reports of foot‑and‑mouth disease circulating for several days appear to be confirmed. Following information from the Veterinary Services, police have begun taking statements from farmers and veterinarians at the units where cases were detected. According to a police statement, farmers reported that animals at their units in Oroklini had shown symptoms for days. One unit […]

22.02.2026 17:00

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Netanyahu names Cyprus in plans for ‘hexagon of alliances’ for Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said Cyprus is part of his plans to create a “hexagon of alliances” for Israel in the region. “We will create an entire system, essentially a kind of hexagon of alliances, around or within the Middle East, including India, Arab national, African Nations, Mediterranean nations – Greece and […]

22.02.2026 16:57

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Man arrested for transporting weapon to Larnaca mass brawl

A 20-year-old male has been arrested in connection with a mass brawl which broke out in Larnaca last month. He appeared at the Famagusta district court in Paralimni on Sunday and was remanded in custody for eight days, standing accused of having transported firearms to the scene of the brawl and having aided and abetted […]

22.02.2026 16:27

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Sixth arrest made over high-profile Larnaca burglary

A sixth arrest has been made in connection with a high-profile burglary which was staged in Larnaca in February 2024, with a 31-year-old man appearing in court on Sunday. The man was handed a five-day remand, with five other men, aged 43, 42, 41, 29, and 27 years old already having been arrested in connection […]

22.02.2026 16:13

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Spring pop-up bazaars and where to find them

Markets, fairs, and bazaars of all sorts will be held soon, enriching spring’s events calendar. From second-hand items and vintage finds to vinyl records and turntables, five events are approaching soon, adding to Nicosia’s and Larnaca’s agendas. First up is the Sustainable Bazaar by ARIAM Sustainable Fashion on Saturday, February 28 in Nicosia. New Division’s […]

22.02.2026 15:15

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The labyrinthine chaos of Turkish Cypriot properties

Subletting, neglect, underreporting of rental income and patronage – the allocation of Turkish Cypriot properties in the government-controlled areas has descended into a bureaucratic labyrinth prone to rampant abuse which the government is only now attempting to rectify. The total value of these properties now exceeds €7.5 billion, with projected annual rental income for this year at […]

22.02.2026 15:04

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Christodoulides plans to make a new tour of the United States

President Nikos Christodoulides plans to make a new tour of the United States later this year aimed at attracting investment to Cyprus. He made the remarks during a morning meeting with a group of U.S. members of Congress. Welcoming the American officials, Christodoulides expressed strong satisfaction with the results of his first U.S. tour and […]

22.02.2026 15:00

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Larnaca district closes ‘green point’ rubbish tips amid foot and mouth scare

Seven ‘green point’ rubbish tips in the Larnaca district have been closed until further notice amid an ongoing outbreak of foot and mouth disease, district governor Angelos Hadjicharalambous said on Sunday. He told the Cyprus News Agency that the tips will remain closed “until new data regarding the cases of foot and mouth disease … […]

22.02.2026 14:59

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France to summon US ambassador over comments on far-right activist’s death

French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Sunday that he would summon the US ambassador to France, Charles Kushner, over comments on the killing of a French far-right activist last week. “We refuse all political opportunism around this drama, which is the bereavement of a French family,” he said during an interview with French media […]

22.02.2026 14:33

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Cyprus can’t afford to lose its scrap

By Kyriacos Theocharous Cyprus is often discussed through the lens of tourism, services and geopolitics. But there is another reality, less visible, yet crucial to our economy and to Europe’s climate transition: secondary metals. Put simply, the scrap metal we collect is not “waste”. It is industrial feedstock and a strategic resource that can either […]

22.02.2026 14:21

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Larnaca is the obvious choice for a first state university of arts and culture

By Michalis Kalopaidis Does Cyprus aspire to stand confidently as a mature, developed and independent state that honours and promotes its culture? If so, it needs a public university specialising in the arts and culture. Such an institution is not a luxury. It is a fundamental prerequisite for a serious cultural policy, a strong creative […]

22.02.2026 13:34

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