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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 22:59

Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza, say local health authorities

Two Israeli airstrikes killed five people, including a 16-year-old, in Deir al-Balah on Thursday, said local health authorities. The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment on the incident. It was not immediately clear what triggered the attacks, which were in areas outside the control of Israeli forces in the […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 22:32

Trump threatens to use military over Minnesota anti-ICE protests

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces in Minnesota after days of angry protests over a surge in immigration agents on the streets of Minneapolis. Confrontations between residents and federal officers have become increasingly tense after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a U.S. […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 22:20

Europeans send troops to Greenland as Trump presses claim

European countries sent small numbers of military personnel to Greenland on Thursday as Denmark said it was pressing on with plans for a “larger and more permanent” NATO presence to secure the island coveted by U.S. President Donald Trump. The modest European deployments, meant to help Denmark prepare military exercises, sent a strong message of […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 22:12

Explosion causes large fire in Dutch town of Utrecht, four injured

Several people were injured after a major blast caused a fire in a buildingin the center of Utrecht, one of the Netherlands’ largest cities, on Thursday afternoon. “Several buildings collapsed after the explosion. Four people were injured. They were taken to the emergency hospital … for treatment,” the local authorities said on their website. The fire was […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 21:22

Avlona leader reports fresh buffer zone violation by Turkish farmers

The community leader of Avlona village reported on Thursday another violation of the buffer zone by ‘Turkish farmers’, saying he has alerted both the Cyprus foreign ministry and the United Nations. Menelaos Savva told the Cyprus News Agency that he witnessed the incident around 10.30am while on the way to a plot of land where […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 20:35

MPs move to tighten rules on property sales to foreigners

Parliament on Thursday began discussing proposed legislation to curb the sale of real estate to non-Cypriot nationals, with some MPs even calling the matter one of national security. Aristos Damianou, chair of the House interior committee, said their goal is to unify the various legislative proposals and take the item to the plenum for a […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 19:41

Trump to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Machado after praising its government

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado arrived at the White House for lunch with Donald Trump on Thursday, a meeting that could affect how the U.S. president seeks to shape the South American country’s political future. Machado, who fled Venezuela in a daring seaborne escape in December, finds herself competing for Trump’s ear with members […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 19:39

Gesy IT failures raise calls for contingency plan

Repeated failures of the Gesy IT system this week have raised concern among healthcare providers, with the president of the pharmaceutical association warning that the state should have had a contingency plan in place to protect patients. The comments were made during an appearance on CyBC’s morning radio programme, following a meeting chaired by the […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 19:27

Mandarin Festival returns to Arakapas

The start of the year is a place of in-betweens. The festive days are behind us, and the spring celebrations and carnival fiestas are yet to come. Thankfully, there is something to enjoy about this time of the year, and that is Cyprus’ nature. Soon, the almond blossoms will arrive, and the winter fruit will […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 19:00

Cyprus–Israel Aphrodite gas deal nears completion

The formulation of a bilateral agreement between Cyprus and Israel on the management of the Aphrodite-Ishai gas fields “appears to be in the final stages,” the state-run news agency said on Thursday. Citing sources, the Cyprus News Agency said a delegation from Israel is expected to visit the island within January for “intensive negotiations”. The […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 18:16

Badenoch sacks Conservative leadership rival Jenrick over defection plan

Britain’s Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch sacked one-time leadership rival Robert Jenrick from her senior policy team and suspended him from the party on Thursday, saying he was plotting to defect. Nigel Farage, the leader of the populist Reform UK party, said the two men had held discussions about him joining the party. Jenrick lost […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 18:14

Cyprus economy shows resilience amid global uncertainty, according to report

The Cyprus Composite Leading Economic Index recorded an annual increase of 2.0 per cent in December 2025, according to the Economics Research Centre of the University of Cyprus. The centre said the result suggests that the Cypriot economy continues on a stable growth trajectory despite challenges arising from an international environment marked by increased uncertainty. […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 18:10

Top 3 Cryptos for long-term 2027: BTC, ETH, and one Altcoin still below $1

Long-term crypto investing tends to reward two things: staying with the assets that attract the deepest liquidity, and spotting the newer projects that can grow into much larger valuations as utility expands. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) remain the foundation of most long-horizon portfolios, while Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is gaining traction as a new cryptocurrency […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 18:09

Cyprus and Poland strengthen digital ties during EU presidency visit

Europe’s research and innovation ecosystem was placed in the spotlight following an official visit by Poland’s deputy prime minister and minister of digital affairs, Krzysztof Gawkowski, to the offices of the Research and Innovation Foundation in Nicosia. The visit took place on January 15, 2026, on the occasion of the Republic of Cyprus assuming the […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 17:37

Iranian diaspora in Cyprus urges parliamentary action as protests escalate

Members of the Iranian community in Cyprus have stepped up calls for political action as protests inside Iran intensify, urging the government to take a public stance in support of demonstrators and accountability for alleged human rights abuses. On Thursday, Iranian residents gathered outside parliament, where they delivered a memorandum to House speaker Annita Demetriou, […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 17:12

Supreme Court lifts MP Sykas’ immunity over abuse probe

By a unanimous decision the Supreme Court on Thursday lifted the parliamentary immunity of Disy MP Nikos Sykas, allowing authorities to investigate allegations that he exercised physical violence against his wife. The petition to lift Sykas’ immunity was filed by the attorney-general’s office. Reading out the court’s decision, the presiding judge at the Supreme Court […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 17:02

Low mortgage rates contrast with banking challenges, says association

The Cyprus Borrower Protection Association, known as Syprodat, said it remains available to borrowers for information, guidance and support, helping improve understanding of housing credit and seeking sustainable solutions that benefit all. The association made the statement in a press release addressing housing loans and banking challenges in Cyprus. According to the press release, Cyprus […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 17:01

Zero VAT on essentials extended through 2026

No VAT will be levied on certain essential consumer items for the duration of the year, the tax department said on Thursday. The government is rolling over into 2026 its policy of zero VAT on these items. The relevant decree issued by the cabinet is dated November 21, 2025. Its stated purpose is to “support […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 16:59

SWEETOPIA: Inspired Family Fun to host Nicosia event for chocolate, candy fans

Nicosia is preparing to welcome SWEETOPIA Chocolate & Candy Fun, a unique, colourful and extremely chocolatey experience, which will be hosted at the Melina Mercouri Cultural Centre. A special event that promises to fill children and adults with smiles, imagination, creativity and… chocolate vibes! SWEETOPIA is another inspiring event by Inspired Family Fun, which is […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 16:51

Trump sees Iranian crackdown easing, Tehran denies executions

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had been told that killings in Iran’s crackdown on protests were easing and that he believed there was no current plan for large-scale executions, adopting a wait‑and‑see posture after earlier threatening intervention. After Iran’s foreign minister said Iran had “no plan” to hang people, Iranian state media on Thursday […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 16:40

Cyprus holds as 14th most powerful passport in global rankings for 2026

Cyprus ranks 14th in the world in the 2026 Henley passport index, maintaining its position from the previous year according to data released on Thursday. By the latest index, Cypriot citizens enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to around 174 destinations worldwide, keeping the country firmly within the upper tier of global travel freedom. Cyprus neither […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 16:35

Justice minister pledges full support for fire brigade

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris met on Thursday with representatives of the firefighters’ union as well as trade union Pasydy president Stratis Mattheou, reaffirming the government’s support of the fire brigade. During the meeting, Fitiris described the brigade as one of the “most organised, disciplined and reliable services in the country”. He highlighted the risks firefighters […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 16:20

Von der Leyen reaffirms EU commitment to ‘just’ solution of Cyprus issue

President Nikos Christodoulides, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and European Commissioners arrived at the Limassol port on Thursday for a conference marking a key moment in Cyprus’s six-month EU council presidency. Von der Leyen arrived shortly after 2.30pm and was greeted by President Christodoulides, who introduced her to his cabinet ministers. The two […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 16:02

European household savings dip as consumption outpaces income growth

Euro area households chose to increase their spending at a faster pace than their income grew during the third quarter of 2025, leading to a dip in the region’s overall saving rate according to the latest data released by Eurostat. The household saving rate in the euro area decreased to 15.1 per cent in the […]

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