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Alpha Bank Cyprus loan portfolio sale to be reviewed by competition authority

The Cyprus Commission for the Protection of Competition announced on Friday that it had received a merger notification concerning the acquisition of a portfolio of non-performing loans from Alpha Bank Cyprus Limited. According to the announcement by the service of the Commission for the Protection of Competition, the buyer is Cerberus Capital Management L.P., acting […]

23.01.2026 13:48

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Parliament moves to abolish social support agency amid donor scrutiny

A bill to abolish the social support agency was submitted to the plenum on Thursday, bringing the future of the fund directly before parliament. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail on Friday, independent MP Alexandra Attalides said the move was driven out apparent intransience from the executive. “The president himself said he was considering abolishing it,” […]

23.01.2026 13:34

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Real Madrid are football’s biggest earners, Liverpool best in Premier League

Real Madrid remained the biggest-earning club in world football during the 2024-25 season while Liverpool for the first time generated the most revenues in the Premier League, according to an annual financial list published on Thursday. The Spanish club topped Deloitte’s Football Money League with €1.16 billion ($1.36 billion) of revenue despite not winning either […]

23.01.2026 13:29

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Dubai Property Sales Hit Record 682 Billion Dirhams in 2025

Dubai’s real estate market posted its highest‑ever sales in 2025, with the total value of transactions rising more than 30…

23.01.2026 13:25

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Eurobank attracts strong international demand for €400m bond

Eurobank on Friday announced that it had successfully priced a €400 million issuance of fixed rate reset subordinated tier 2 notes, marking a major funding transaction for the group. Specifically, Eurobank S.A. said the deal involved the issuance of subordinated Tier 2 debt instruments referred to as notes, with strong demand from international investors. The […]

23.01.2026 13:13

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New aviation academy aims to build pipeline of local flight crews

Wizz Air has officially launched the Wizz Air Pilot Academy (WAPA) in Cyprus, opening a direct pathway for aspiring local pilots to train with the airline and progress into the cockpit under a structured and affordable model. For the first time, candidates in Cyprus can access airline-linked pilot training through WAPA, a programme that allows […]

23.01.2026 13:03

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Cyprus banks strengthen asset quality as non-performing loans fall further

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday reported that the Cypriot banking sector’s non-performing loan ratio continued to fall, reflecting ongoing balance sheet repair and improved asset quality. As of the end of October 2025, the non-performing loans ratio excluding loans and advances to central banks and credit institutions declined to 4.2 per cent, […]

23.01.2026 12:45

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Cyprus real estate sales jump 15 per cent to hit €4.7bn in 2025

The Cypriot real estate market recorded a strong performance in 2025, with the total value of property transfers exceeding €4.7 billion and the number of sales documents rising by 15 per cent compared with the previous year, according to the Real Estate Agents Registration Council. Citing figures from the Department of Lands and Surveys (DLS), […]

23.01.2026 12:32

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Baking something sweet

Tricolor Geography Cake For the basic vanilla blend250g sunflower oil200g white granulated sugar4 medium eggs120g fresh milk300g self-raising flour, sifted1 sachet vanilla (8g)1 teaspoon baking powderFor the cocoa mixture1.5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa, sifted (15g)For the red mixture3 tablespoons raspberries puree Prepare the tin: Lay greaseproof paper on the base of a round cake tin with […]

23.01.2026 12:30

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Family files complaint over negligence of patient at Larnaca general hospital

The family of a 42-year-old woman with multiple sclerosis filed a formal complaint on Friday over alleged inadequate care at the Larnaca general hospital after she was found unconscious on a toilet floor and later diagnosed with a cerebral haemorrhage. According to the complaint, the woman had been admitted on January 15 for a scheduled […]

23.01.2026 12:28

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Akel slams ‘shameful and dangerous’ conditions at Athalassa psychiatric hospital

Longstanding neglect has left the country’s only public psychiatric facility unsafe for patients and staff, Akel warned on Friday, urging immediate action to improve conditions at the Athalassa psychiatric hospital. “The situation at the Athalassa psychiatric hospital is not just problematic, it is shameful and dangerous,” the party said. It stressed that the state has […]

23.01.2026 12:17

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Cyprus economy grows cleaner as emissions per euro fall sharply

Greenhouse gas emissions across the EU fell again, with Cyprus recording a sharp reduction in emissions relative to economic output, according to new Eurostat data. Specifically, Eurostat reported on Friday that the EU economy recorded 3.3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalents in greenhouse gas emissions in 2024. This marked a 1 per cent decline compared […]

23.01.2026 12:13

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Cyprus to pitch as European gateway for Indian firms at Mumbai summit

Interest in the Cyprus–India Business and Investment Summit has gathered pace ahead of its Mumbai edition on January 28, with registrations already exceeding 400, reflecting growing momentum behind bilateral trade and investment ties. The conference, organised by IMH in collaboration with Invest Cyprus, is expected to bring together a broad cross-section of India’s business community, […]

23.01.2026 12:04

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Private Aesthetic Center by Punin – Beauty Center in Limassol for aesthetics and skin care

Modern cosmetology is more than just caring for appearance. It helps gently improve skin quality, restore a sense of confidence, and care for oneself without rush or pressure. More and more people are choosing spaces where such transformations happen in a comfortable, respectful atmosphere, with attention to detail, a personalized approach, and a scientific foundation. […]

23.01.2026 11:39

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Patient airlifted from ship south of Limassol

A police helicopter airlifted a patient from a ship which was located 125 nautical miles south of Limassol to the Nicosia general hospital in the early hours of Friday mornnig under the “Nearchos” search and rescue plan. The joint rescue coordination centre (JRCC) activated the plan around 2.15am, mobilising a police helicopter with a specialised […]

23.01.2026 11:30

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Sykas to appeal Disy ballot omission over domestic violence allegation

Disy MP Nikos Sykas is preparing an appeal to the Supreme Court, challenging his removal from the party’s parliamentary election ballot, following an allegation of domestic violence made by his partner. Speaking to television channel Alpha on Friday morning, Sykas’ lawyer Christos Pourgourides said the party’s decision appeared to breach the presumption of innocence and […]

23.01.2026 11:12

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Holguin, Christodoulides, Erhurman to hold new tripartite meeting

United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin, President Nikos Christodoulides, and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman will hold a tripartite meeting next Wednesday, the UN’s office in Cyprus said on Friday. It confirmed that the meeting will take place the day after Holguin holds separate meetings with Christodoulides and Erhurman, and that its purpose will be […]

23.01.2026 11:00

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Croatia Sets Tourism Record in 2025 With More Than 110 Million Overnight Stays

Croatia’s tourism sector posted its strongest results ever in 2025, surpassing 110 million overnight stays for the first time. Data…

23.01.2026 10:47

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Alcaraz turns showman in Moutet mauling at Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz turned on the style as he raced into the Australian Open fourth round on Friday with a highlight-laden 6-2 6-4 6-1 clinic against France’s own trick-shot maestro Corentin Moutet. The world number one was in peak form in his 100th Grand Slam match as he racked up 30 winners in just over two […]

23.01.2026 10:45

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Two arrested over alleged interference in Larnaca brawl case

Two men identified as “prominent businessmen”, aged 47 and 43, were remanded in custody for four days by the Larnaca District Court on Friday, in connection to last weekend’s shooting in Larnaca town centre. The men were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit a misdemeanour and interference with judicial proceedings. The 47-year-old also faces […]

23.01.2026 10:44

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Boat at Paphos harbour suffers ‘serious damage’ in high winds

A boat which was moored at the Paphos harbour suffered “serious material damage” as a result of strong winds in the area. According to the Cyprus News Agency, the winds and the resulting waves cause the boat to “repeatedly hit” the harbour wall, causing it to be damaged. It added that “due to the seriousness […]

23.01.2026 10:24

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Fire breaks out in Paphos warehouse

A fire broke out in a warehouse between the Paphos district villages of Kissonerga and Emba on Thursday afternoon, fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said on Friday. He said that the fire brigade had been informed of the fire at 4.53pm, and that two fire engines were called to tackle the blaze, which had started […]

23.01.2026 10:12

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Great Gatsby style show coming to Cyprus

Feathered headbands, diamond dresses, glitz and glamour are what this show entails. For the first time ever, one of the largest musical productions in Europe, which has captivated more than 20,000 viewers in France, Belgium, Chile, Bulgaria, Turkey, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, is coming to Cyprus. Titled Nina, this cabaret-inspired performance brings the golden era […]

23.01.2026 10:05

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TikTok seals deal for new US joint venture to avoid American ban

TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, said it has finalized a deal to establish a majority American-owned joint venture that will secure U.S. data, to avoid a U.S. ban on the short video app used by over 200 million Americans. The deal is a milestone for the social media firm after years of battles that began in […]

23.01.2026 09:50

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