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Ethereum price prediction: Key levels ETH traders need to watch and a new crypto aiming for breakout

For traders of the Ethereum asset, the waters ahead are uncertain as the year 2026 progresses. The asset has lost 35% year to date, and $3.2 billion has been removed from ETFs since October 2025. The chances of the asset retaining the $1,600 mark by the end of the month, according to prediction markets, are […]

16.02.2026 18:10

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Human trafficking cases now to be handled by justice ministry

The handling of human trafficking cases will be taken away from the deputy migration ministry and given to the justice ministry as a coordinator, following the uproar caused by a Channel 4 video that highlighted the sexual harassment of British women seeking work in Ayia Napa. The issue was discussed on Monday by the House […]

16.02.2026 17:46

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‘Thousands losing their home through pogrom of foreclosures’

MPs on Monday signaled they will push to introduce additional protections for homeowners facing repossession, with one proposal even calling for a total halt on foreclosures throughout 2026. Lawmakers set mid-April as their goal, as at that time parliament will dissolve ahead of the May legislative elections. The discussion of the some 30 different legislative […]

16.02.2026 17:40

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Oncology centre set for continued expansion

The Bank of Cyprus Oncology Center is moving forward with major expansion plans, including new operating theatres, a €4.5 million PET/CT scanner and a new branch in Larnaca, but has warned that additional state funding will be required. Speaking before the House finance committee, board chairman Christos Triantafyllides said the centre’s growing needs and upgraded […]

16.02.2026 17:30

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Safe Bulkers sells Capesize vessel for $35.2m in fleet renewal move

Cyprus-linked shipping company Safe Bulkers, Inc. announced it has entered into an agreement for the sale of the MV Michalis H, a 2012 Chinese-built Capesize class dry-bulk vessel, at a gross sale price of $35.2 million, with forward delivery within the first quarter of 2026. At the same time, the company clarified the move forms […]

16.02.2026 17:02

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Kouyoumdjian survives treacherous conditions to finish 34th in slalom

Yiannos Kouyoumdjian finished 34th overall in the men’s slalom at the Milano–Cortina Winter Olympics on Monday, completing both runs in one of the most demanding alpine events of the programme at the Stelvio ski centre in Bormio. The Cypriot skier recorded a combined time of 1:08.58, improving his overall position after a solid second run […]

16.02.2026 16:33

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Fraudsters target high-value credit transfers in Cyprus as losses double

Fraudulent payment transactions in Cyprus surged by 30 per cent in volume and 66 per cent in value in the first half of 2025, although they remain below euro area averages in relative terms, according to a report from the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The central bank said total fraudulent payment transactions rose to […]

16.02.2026 16:23

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Gesy not facing financial problems, says chairman

Gesy is not facing financial problems, chairman of the HIO Stavros Michael said on Monday after meeting in Nicosia with Akel secretary-general Stefanos Stefanou. Michael, whose organisation oversees the running of Gesy, said the system’s reserves remain above internationally recommended levels and dismissed claims that Gesy’s sustainability is at risk, which were raised at a […]

16.02.2026 16:22

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Water levels remain critically low despite recent rains

The weekend rains may have brought relief to the persisting water scarcity, but they are far from sufficient with overall water levels remaining at only 17 per cent, the water development department (WDD) said on Monday. “Certainly the picture is much better than it was on Friday, but we remain at low levels,” WDD engineer […]

16.02.2026 16:04

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Carnival weekend hotel bookings exceed expectations across Cyprus

Hotel bookings during the 3-day carnival weekend are encouraging and demand for the Green Monday holiday appears similarly strong, according to Cyprus Hotel Association (Pasyxe) director Christos Angelides. Angelides told to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) that occupancy during the previous three-day period was higher than expected. “The truth is that the bookings from the […]

16.02.2026 15:59

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Demetra Holdings continues buyback programme with additional purchases

Demetra Holdings Plc purchased a total of 5,800 own shares during a series of transactions conducted on February 13, 2026. The company executed these trades through the Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation (CISCO), acting as the intermediary for the acquisition. As with previous acquisitions, this move was made in accordance with the relevant authorisation granted […]

16.02.2026 15:42

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Water cuts in three districts during Dhekelia works

Residents in Larnaca, Nicosia and Famagusta will see reduced water supply from Tuesday to Thursday, the Water Development Department (WDD) said on Monday. The three-day reduction is due to scheduled maintenance at the Dhekelia desalination plant and part of routine works carried out ahead of the summer months when water demand typically rises sharply. Officials […]

16.02.2026 15:33

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Sleepless by default: today’s struggle for rest

Although most people are aware they should be getting better sleep, fewer manage to do so. Sleep problems have become so widespread that authorities in several countries have classified insufficient sleep as a health concern, one that quietly affects physical health, mental wellbeing, productivity and long-term disease risk. Despite this, many people who would like […]

16.02.2026 15:30

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Third negligence claim after death at Larnaca general hospital

The daughter of a 92-year-old man who died after eight days in Larnaca general hospital on Monday raised serious concerns over his care, describing “tragic shortcomings, lack of communication and dangerous omissions” during his stay. Speaking on CyBC, she called on the President to intervene in addition to the health minister and the Okypy administration. […]

16.02.2026 15:17

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Britain needs to step up defence spending faster, Starmer says

Britain should step up and accelerate its defence spending, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday, following a report that the government was considering bringing forward its target to spend 3% of economic output on defence. Britain, which has warned of the risks posed by Russia, said in February 2025 that it would lift annual […]

16.02.2026 15:08

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Iran foreign minister meets nuclear chief ahead of talks

Iran’s foreign minister met with the U.N. nuclear watchdog chief on Monday, ahead of talks between Washington and Tehran aimed at resolving a decades-long nuclear dispute, with few clear signs of compromise from either side amid a U.S. military buildup. Washington, which joined Israel in a wave of air strikes on Iran in June, has […]

16.02.2026 15:06

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Government working on release of Greek Cypriot detained in the north

Action to secure the release of a Greek Cypriot who has been held in the north since last Tuesday is being taken, the government confirmed on Monday. “Actions are being taken through Unficyp and the competent technical committee, with the aim of his release,” a government source said. The man was collecting wild herbs and asparagus […]

16.02.2026 14:51

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Cyprus records steady rise in road cargo as domestic trade holds firm

Road freight transport recorded an increase both within Cyprus and in traffic from and to Cyprus during the third quarter of 2025, according to the state statistical service (Cystat). Specifically, the total weight of goods transported by road within Cyprus reached 11.26 million tonnes between July and September 2025, up from 11.1m tonnes in the […]

16.02.2026 14:47

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Charalambides hands human rights committee chair to Koukoumas

The House human rights committee will be chaired by Akel MP Giorgos Koukoumas, who is taking over office from his party colleague Irene Charalambides after the committee’s meeting on Monday. “Today I am chairing the human rights committee for the last time,” Charalambides said. “Mr Koukoumas is taking over and I am happy to hand […]

16.02.2026 14:38

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Paphos, Limassol affected by high dust levels

High dust levels are affecting the air quality in several parts of the island, which could possibly harm vulnerable groups inhaling small particles, the labour inspection department warned on Monday. According to the department’s air monitoring network, as of 10am, Limassol at 133 μg/m3 and Paphos at 191.0 μg/m3, recorded the highest dust concentration on […]

16.02.2026 14:20

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Chevron-led consortium signs contracts for gas exploration off Greece

A consortium led by U.S. oil major Chevron signed exclusive lease agreements on Monday to look for natural gas off southern Greece, expanding the United States’ presence in the eastern Mediterranean. The deal doubles the amount of Greek maritime acreage available for exploration and is the second in months involving a U.S. energy major as […]

16.02.2026 14:18

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Kremlin rejects European accusations it poisoned Navalny with dart frog toxin

The Kremlin on Monday rejected accusations from five European countries that the Russian state had killed late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny two years ago using toxin from poison dart frogs, saying the claims were “not based on anything”. Navalny, President Vladimir Putin’s most prominent domestic critic, died in February 2024 aged 47 in a far-flung […]

16.02.2026 14:12

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Cyprus industry ends 2025 with strong annual gains despite December dip

Industrial production in Cyprus declined in December 2025 compared with the previous month, even as the country maintained solid year-on-year growth, according to a report from Eurostat. According to first estimates, seasonally adjusted industrial production decreased by 1.4 per cent in the euro area and by 0.8 per cent in the European Union in December […]

16.02.2026 14:03

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One in four Cyprus residents are foreign nationals

Foreign nationals made up 24.8 per cent of Cyprus’ population, placing the island among the EU countries with the highest shares of foreigners, data released on Monday by Eurostat shows. As of last January, Cyprus ranked third in the EU, behind Luxembourg and Malta, reflecting the scale of inward migration relative to its population size. […]

16.02.2026 13:58

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