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Cyprus and UK pledge to strengthen maritime cooperation

Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis has wrapped up a visit to the United Kingdom, where she met with British officials and international maritime representatives in London. The meetings allowed participants to discuss Cyprus’ national shipping policy, as well as the country’s priorities during its presidency of the Council of the EU. The three-day working […]

21.01.2026 16:00

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Most Cypriot MEPs vote to send EU-Mercosur deal to court

Four of Cyprus’ six members of the European Parliament on Wednesday voted in favour of a motion to request an opinion from the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on the trade deal signed between the European Union and South American trade bloc Mercosur. The motion warned that the deal, which was signed by European Commission […]

21.01.2026 15:48

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Israeli fire kills 11, including journalists, Gaza health officials say

Israeli fire killed 11 Palestinians, including two boys and three journalists, in Gaza on Wednesday, local medics said, and the Israeli military said it had “eliminated” a Palestinian militant who posed a threat to soldiers. In the latest violence disrupting a brittle, three-month-old ceasefire, Palestinian health officials said an Israeli airstrike killed three Palestinian journalists […]

21.01.2026 15:32

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Restaurant review: Good prices, good food

I must tell you, self-professed winter lovers, these past few days did nothing to win me over to your side. Cyprus needs rain, badly, and I very much welcome a prolonged downpour, but it’s been so cold you could feel your body holding on for dear life if you were not properly bundled up. On […]

21.01.2026 15:30

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Donations to social support body increased ninefold after Christodoulides’ election

The amount of money donated to the social support body increased almost ninefold after Nikos Christodoulides was elected president at the beginning of 2023, accountant-general Andreas Antoniades said on Wednesday. He told the House institutions committee that in 2020, the body received €560,914 in donations, that in 2021, it received €368,091, and that in 2022, […]

21.01.2026 15:16

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EU lawmakers vote to launch legal challenge to Mercosur trade deal

EU lawmakers voted on Wednesday to challenge the European Union’s contentious free trade agreement with South America in the bloc’s top court, a move that could delay the deal by two years and potentially derail it. The European Union signed its largest-ever trade pact with Mercosur members Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay on Saturday. The […]

21.01.2026 15:12

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Türkiye’s seafood and animal products exports rise to 4 billion dollars in 2025

Türkiye’s seafood and animal products sector increased its exports by about 5 percent in 2025, reaching 4.046 billion dollars, according…

21.01.2026 15:02

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Demetra Holdings purchases an additional 5,400 of its own shares

Demetra Holdings Plc concluded the purchase of another 5,400 of its own shares at a price of 1.56 cents during a trading session held on January 20. This transaction was carried out pursuant to the relevant regulations of the Cyprus Stock Exchange and the circulars of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission. According to an […]

21.01.2026 15:02

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State sector unions establish joint body for labour coordination

Cyprus’ main state sector trade unions on Wednesday signed an agreement to create a joint coordinating body, strengthening their collective voice on key labour issues, Pasydy said. The agreement was signed at a meeting at Pasydy’s headquarters in Nicosia, bringing together the civil servants’ union with other major public sector organisations. Speaking after the meeting, […]

21.01.2026 15:01

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Online tax systems to be offline this weekend for upgrades

The Tax Department’s IT systems will be offline this weekend for scheduled upgrades, from Friday at 3pm until Monday at 9am. According to the department the disruption will affect Tax For All, the Tax Portal, TAXISnet, and the Overdue Debts section of the government portal (gov.cy). The department urged the public not to attempt any […]

21.01.2026 14:40

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Petrolina Energy Team run in support of Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society

Demonstrating its long-standing commitment to supporting sport, Petrolina participated in the Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon for the first time. The event took place on January 18, 2026, with Petrolina sponsoring the “Petrolina 10km Energy Race”. The Petrolina Energy Team, the Company’s volunteer team made up of employees, petrol station owners and their families, took […]

21.01.2026 14:38

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A profound sense of shame over EU response to Greenland threat

I am writing this because the issues of European credibility, dignity and territorial integrity are no longer matters for behind-closed-doors diplomacy. They are matters of survival for the European project. I am a citizen of Cyprus. I was raised to believe in the EU as a “community of values” and a “protector of law”. However, as […]

21.01.2026 14:15

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School teachers to show their artistic side

A visual arts exhibition in dialogue with literature is enriching Larnaca’s cultural agenda this weekend as Open Horizons (Anoixtoi Orizontes) opens at POED Larnaca District Office today. Running for four days, until Saturday, the exhibition brings together artists and writers under the curation of art historian Dr Georgios Orphanidis. Co-organised by POED Larnaca and the […]

21.01.2026 14:00

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Erhurman ‘yet to receive’ confidence-building proposal from Christodoulides

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Wednesday said he is yet to receive any proposal regarding unilateral confidence-building measures from President Nikos Christodoulides. The comment came after reports had surfaced on Tuesday night suggesting that Christodoulides had drawn up the measures and requested Erhurman’s blessing to announce and implement them, but Erhurman told news website […]

21.01.2026 13:42

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Airlines seek relief from $5.7bn engine maintenance cost spike

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has renewed its agreement with CFM International through February 2033, a move aimed at strengthening competition in the market for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for CFM engines, at a time when airlines remain under acute cost and capacity pressure. CFM International, a 50/50 partnership between GE Aerospace […]

21.01.2026 13:28

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When fear takes over your life

By Dr Vasilios Silivistris Phobias (from the Greek fovos, meaning fear) are intense, irrational fears of objects or situations that pose little real danger. Unlike ordinary anxiety, phobias are long-lasting and can interfere with daily life. People with phobias often go to great lengths to avoid what frightens them, and if avoidance is not possible, […]

21.01.2026 13:25

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Cypriot MEP calls on UK to reduce university tuition fees

Cypriot member of the European Parliament Loucas Fourlas on Wednesday called on the British government to reduce university tuition fees for Cypriots and other European Union citizens who elect to study in the United Kingdom. “A stronger and more autonomous Europe cannot be built only with defence and geopolitical strategies, it is built with knowledge, […]

21.01.2026 13:20

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Cyprus Stock Exchange lists new €21.6 million treasury bills

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Wednesday announced that it has accepted the listing of new Cyprus government treasury bills following an auction held earlier this month. According to the announcement, the Cyprus Stock Exchange accepted the admission to trading of 21,600 thirteen-week Cyprus government treasury bills, issued as first issue, series 2026, with a […]

21.01.2026 13:15

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Cyprus renewable energy use in transport slips

Renewable energy use in transport across the European Union edged higher in 2024, but Cyprus recorded a slight decline, according to a report from Eurostat released on Wednesday. The figures show that renewable energy in transport at EU level reached 11.2 per cent in 2024, marking a 0.2 percentage point increase from 2023 and continuing […]

21.01.2026 13:04

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Over half a million euros to revamp Polis Chrysochous district

A slate of projects worth €595,150 is set to be rolled out across the Polis Chrysochous municipality and its municipal districts, local authorities announced on Wednesday. The initiatives aim to create authentic experiences while upgrading the area’s tourism product, boosting the local economy and improving residents’ quality of life. According to the municipality, the initiatives […]

21.01.2026 12:57

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Trinity Private School invites families to January 31st Open Day

Trinity Private School warmly invites families to its upcoming Open Day on January 31st, offering an opportunity to experience the school’s Primary and Secondary campuses and learn more about its educational pathways. Throughout the day, visitors will be able to attend open lessons and a school presentation, to get better acquainted with Trinity’s learning environment […]

21.01.2026 12:39

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Londa Residences: the only residential project on Limassol’s beachfront

Londa Residences, the seafront development reviving the iconic Londa Hotel, is progressing at full speed and remains the only residential project currently available directly on Limassol’s beachfront. On schedule for completion in spring 2026, the contemporary, high-end residential project is setting new benchmarks for luxury seafront living in Cyprus. Situated in the desirable Germasogeia area, […]

21.01.2026 12:25

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CySEC imposes €2.3 million in fines, tightens AML and sanctions enforcement

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday set out an extensive account of its supervisory activity during the previous year, along with its priorities for 2026, during a press conference in Nicosia. Speaking against a backdrop of rising regulatory complexity, rapid technological change and geopolitical uncertainty, the commission framed the past year as […]

21.01.2026 12:25

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Erdogan’s response to Cyprus invite ‘not positive’, Christodoulides says

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s response to an invite to attend an informal meeting of European Union member states and neighbouring countries in Cyprus in April was “not positive”, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday. He told Greek television channel Skai that he had invited Erdogan to attend April’s meeting, and that he had also […]

21.01.2026 12:24

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