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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 18:45

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 17:01

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 15:30

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 14:00

Meta Shuts Down ELAM’s Facebook and Instagram Pages After Complaints

Meta has shut down the official Facebook and Instagram pages of ELAM following complaints, according to reports. Alithia said the pages were removed after complaints filed by Greek Cypriots. ELAM has since appealed the decision to the Cyprus Police and the Commissioner for Communications, calling the shutdown “sudden and unjustified.” Marios Pelekanos, head of ELAM’s […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 11:57

Clean Monday Message Urges Respect for Nature Beyond the Holiday

As Clean Monday draws families outdoors to celebrate the start of Lent, the long-standing message “Clean Monday, Clean Every Day — Nature Is Not a Dump” returns with renewed urgency. While the day is traditionally marked by outings to the countryside and reconnecting with nature, environmental advocates stress that protecting the natural world is not […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 10:45

Tourist Arrivals in Cyprus Up 8.5% in January

Tourist arrivals to Cyprus rose 8.5% in January compared with the same month last year, reaching 121,625, according to figures cited by Alithia from the Statistical Service. Polish visitors accounted for 18.6% of arrivals (22,575), followed by Israelis at 18.1%, Britons at 15.8% (21,981), Greeks at 9.6% (11,650) and Germans at 6.2% (7,504). The data […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 09:15

Cyprus Airports Report 16% Rise in Winter Air Traffic

Air traffic to Cyprus increased by 16% during the winter period of November 2025 to January 2026 compared with the same months a year earlier, according to airport operator Hermes Airports. Hermes spokesperson Maria Kouroupi told Haravgi that flights operated through the island’s two airports showed a notable year‑on‑year rise for the winter season. Thirty […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 06:13

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, […]

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Kıbrıs 22.02.2026 17:00

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.02.2026 15:00

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.02.2026 11:00

Police Arrest 10 in Targeted Night Operations

Police arrested 10 people last night during targeted operations across the area. The arrests are linked to serious offenses, including drug possession, assault causing actual bodily harm, impersonation and violating a court order. Traffic checks carried out during the same operations resulted in 120 citations. Fifty‑one involved driving under the influence of alcohol, while another […]

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Kıbrıs 22.02.2026 09:13

Cyprus weather – 22nd Feb – isolated showers expected

A weak low‑pressure system is affecting the region. Today’s weather will be partly cloudy in places, with isolated showers expected early on in the west and north. Later in the day, isolated showers or a thunderstorm may develop over the mountains, the south, the east and parts of the interior. Light snow or sleet is […]

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Kıbrıs 21.02.2026 17:00

UK Minister Reaffirms Support for Fair, Lasting Cyprus Settlement

Britain supports a fair and sustainable solution to the Cyprus issue, but any restart of negotiations depends on the island’s two leaders, UK Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty said. According to Haravgi, Doughty made the remarks in a reply to a letter from the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK. He said a settlement […]

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Kıbrıs 21.02.2026 15:00

Cyprus Police Seize 200 Kilos of Drugs, Weapons in Nicosia Raid

Police in the Republic of Cyprus seized more than 200 kilograms of drugs along with weapons and explosives during a raid on a house in Nicosia, arresting two men aged 34 and 26. According to reports in the Cypriot press, officers recovered about 160 kilograms of cannabis, 60 kilograms of cocaine, 11,640 fireworks, three handguns, […]

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Kıbrıs 21.02.2026 11:00

Cyprus Patient Groups Report Complaints Over Rising Co‑Payments for GESY Medicines

Cyprus’ Federation of Patients’ Associations (OSAK) says it has received a growing number of complaints from patients and doctors about significant increases in co‑payments for certain GESY‑covered medicines, despite no change in the drugs’ official prices. According to the federation, the higher charges are affecting vulnerable groups in particular — especially pensioners and low‑income retirees […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 23:45

Cyprus President to Meet Trade Unions on Feb. 25

President Nikos Christodoulides will meet with Cyprus’ major trade unions next Wednesday, Feb. 25, after accepting a request submitted by SEK, PEO and DEOK. SEK Secretary‑General Andreas Matsas told CNA that the unions’ letter outlined four issues they want discussed: improving the minimum wage and its hourly calculation, extending collective agreements in line with the […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 21:00

February Rainfall Reaches 81% of Normal Levels, Meteorology Department Says

Rainfall across Cyprus reached 81% of the normal monthly average for February, according to figures released by the Meteorology Department. In the past 24 hours, Platania recorded 22.4 millimeters of rain, bringing the month’s average total to 65.8 millimeters. Prodromos saw the highest rainfall, with 189.3 millimeters — equal to 130% of the area’s typical […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 18:45

Cyprus President Reaffirms Commitment to Restarting Peace Talks

President Nikos Christodoulides reiterated his commitment to creating conditions for the resumption of negotiations on the Cyprus issue, saying he remains focused on the goal and hopes that “through an honest dialogue” the groundwork can be laid for talks to restart. Speaking before an event, Christodoulides was asked to comment on remarks by Turkish Cypriot […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 17:00

Cyprus Takes Part as Observer in Peace Council Meeting

Cyprus participated as an observer in a meeting of the Peace Council, represented by Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos. Fourteen other European Union member states also took part in the session. The meeting focused on outlining next steps and monitoring mechanisms for implementing the Peace Agreement and President Trump’s plan, as adopted by the U.N. Security […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 15:30

Road worker killed on Nicosia–Limassol highway

A 70‑year‑old road worker was killed Thursday night on the Nicosia–Limassol highway after he was struck by a passing vehicle while carrying out maintenance work near Moni. Police identified the victim as Savvas Ioannou, of Paphos. Authorities said he was hit shortly after 7 p.m. as he was placing traffic cones to close the fast […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 14:00

Palestinian embassy in Cyprus condemns Israeli government decisions on West Bank

The Palestinian embassy in Cyprus has condemned recent decisions announced by the Israeli government regarding the occupied West Bank, describing them as a dangerous escalation of what it called an ongoing policy of unlawful annexation. The embassy said the acceleration of settlement activity and the extension of Israeli administrative control in areas such as Hebron […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 12:15

Cyprus prepares to introduce gender‑responsive budgeting across public sector

Cyprus is preparing to introduce gender‑responsive budgeting across the entire public sector, supported by new legislation, policy reforms and specialised training for government officials, the Commissioner for Gender Equality has said. Josie Christodoulou noted that the Cabinet has already approved and submitted to parliament the 2025 Gender Mainstreaming Bill, which will embed gender equality into […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 10:45

EU delivers 500,000 foot‑and‑mouth disease vaccine doses to Cyprus

The European Commission has delivered 500,000 doses of foot‑and‑mouth disease vaccine to the authorities of the Republic of Cyprus. The doses are intended to support vaccination efforts in the island’s north, where the disease has been detected. According to the Commission, the shipment is being provided as emergency assistance to boost immunity in vulnerable animal […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 09:15

One in Five Pupils in Cyprus Has Migrant Background, Teachers’ Union Says

About 20% of pupils in Cyprus schools have a migrant background and do not speak Greek as their first language. Ministry of Education data for the current school year show 10,113 pupils fall into this category. Teachers unions say progress has been made in recent years, with pupils now taught Greek as a second language […]

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