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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 15:41

Turkish F-35 access blocked, Cyprus monitoring situation

The defence ministry on Monday said it is monitoring Turkey’s application to participate in the F-35 fighter jet programme, expected to be resolved within four to six months, US ambassador to Ankara Tom Barrack said on Monday. Speaking on a panel in Istanbul, Barrack said the United States will not sell F-35 jets to Turkey, […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 15:30

‘I owe my survival in part to a person I will never know’

My understanding of blood donation is not abstract. As a teenager, I was hit by a speeding car while crossing the road and needed surgery, treatment and a blood transfusion to recover. I owe my survival in part to a person I will never know, a donor who gave without expecting anything in return. It’s […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 15:26

One in six Cypriots struggle to keep warm

In 2024, 9.2 per cent of the EU population was not able to keep their home adequately warm, Eurostat reported on Monday. Cyprus stood at 14.6 per cent. According to Eurostat, 2024 recorded a 1.4 percentage point improvement compared with 2023. The highest shares of people unable to keep their homes adequately warm were observed […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 15:03

Cyta’s ‘DIVER’ ad video shines at Ermis Awards

The success of any major production begins long before the cameras start rolling. It starts with a collaboration based on trust and a shared vision. For the “DIVER” campaign’s ad video, Cyta and Gnomi Integrated Communications proved that when a client and an advertising agency embrace true creativity, the result is historic – especially when […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 14:46

Cyprus government bond reaches maturity

The Republic of Cyprus will repay a zero-interest government bond a week from today, with the final interest payment made on the same day, according to an announcement by the Finance Ministry’s public debt management office. The bond relates to the 0 per cent eurobond of the Republic of Cyprus first series 2021, which carries […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 14:45

Disabilities union lambasts Fidias over offensive remarks

Every apology by MEP Fidias Panayiotou “insults decades of struggle” and “institutionally insults the office of MEP,” disabilities union Kysoa said in a statement on Monday. The criticism follows Panayiotou’s remarks in a November podcast in which he referred to people with intellectual disabilities using the term “loonies” (pelloi) while discussing Paralympic swimming classifications. Kysoa […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 14:36

International TV series to film pilot episode during Limassol carnival

Filming for the international television series My Aphrodite will begin in Cyprus during the Limassol Carnival, with the pilot episode set to take place live within the carnival parade. The production is led by Screentale Cyprus, whose CEO Marija Savina said the project marks the start of a broader international collaboration. “The pilot episode, titled […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 14:26

Eurobank repurchases 1.7m shares in €7 million buyback

Eurobank S.A. on Monday announced that it repurchased 1,758,500 of its own shares under its approved share buyback programme between January 26, 2026 and January 30, 2026. The purchases followed the commencement of the share buyback programme announced on December 12, 2025. The programme was approved by a resolution of the extraordinary general meeting of […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 14:22

UNIC Athens, Laskaridis Shipping sign MoU to further maritime innovation

The University of Nicosia and UNIC Athens, its academic and research base in Greece, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd., laying the groundwork for a strategic partnership aimed at developing innovative solutions in the maritime industry. The MoU was signed on Thursday, January 29, 2026, by the CEO of the […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 14:21

Agros Development Company appoints new external auditor

Agros Development Company Proodos Public Ltd, which owns the Rodon Hotel, has announced a strategic change to its corporate governance, following a decision by its board of directors to appoint a new external auditor. The board of directors of the company acted within the framework of the decision made at the last annual general meeting […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 14:14

US issues caution over Cyprus airspace amid tensions with Iran

The United States has issued a “notice to airmen” (Notam) for the Nicosia designated flight information region (FIR) covering Cyprus, defence minister Vassilis Palmas confirmed on Monday. He described the move as part of ongoing monitoring of rising geopolitical uncertainty in the Eastern Mediterranean and stressed that there is no immediate threat. “There is no […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 14:08

Former EU officials – Cyprus included – call for peace in Middle East

A statement calling for peace in the Middle East was signed on Monday by over 400 former EU and member state ministers, ambassadors and senior officials, including Cyprus’ former Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis. “At a time when the international order is facing unprecedented challenges, the EU and its member states must fully engage with all […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 14:06

Bazaraki remains untouched and by far the ‘No.1 Real Estate Choice in Cyprus’

Searching for property in Cyprus has gone fully digital—and new research confirms that Bazaraki is where everything happens. According to the latest research conducted by Pulse Market Research in November 2025, Bazaraki continues to lead the real estate market in Cyprus, standing out as the most recognised, trusted, and used real estate marketplace on the […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 14:04

‘Shrek The Musical’: ogre-the-top fun at Heritage Private School

If you want to add some magic to your life and make a fairytale come true, you’re in luck! The Heritage Private School’s multi-talented Drama and Music Departments will proudly present Shrek the Musical on Friday 27 and Saturday 28, February, 2026. Just after the Carnival celebrations, the place to be in Limassol will be […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 13:56

Cyprus casino revenue hits €227 million amid competition from Greece and UAE

MPs examining the Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission’s 2026 budget on Monday highlighted a surge in casino revenues alongside mounting competitive risks from Greece and the Middle East. The authority’s budget for 2026 amounts to €3.68 million and is balanced, with operating expenses rising by 8.24 per cent, officials told MPs. Chairman Pieris Chourides […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 13:45

Israel reopens Gaza’s Rafah border crossing to Egypt, with tight limits

Israel reopened the border between Gaza and Egypt on Monday for a limited number of people on foot, allowing a small number of Palestinians to leave the enclave and some of those who escaped the war to return for the first time. The crossing, in Israeli-held territory in what was once a city of a […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 13:41

Greek PM targets ministers’ immunity, ‘jobs for life’ to restore voters’ trust

Greece’s prime minister proposed on Monday reviewing ministers’ legal immunity and guaranteed “jobs for life” for state-sector workers in a bid to restore voters’ trust after a graft scandal and to build support ahead of a 2027 national election. Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ centre-right government remains ahead in opinion polls but it has been shaken by a […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 13:36

Mandelson quits Labour Party after new Epstein reports

Former MP Peter Mandelson said he had resigned as a member of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party after new reports of his ties with late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson, who was fired by Starmer as Britain’s ambassador to the United States last year after previous revelations about his connections to Epstein, said […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 13:35

We still believe: Ted Lasso returns

Everyone’s favourite football coach is back for a new season this summer and we couldn’t be more excited! Earlier this week Apple TV released new promotional photos from the much-anticipated Season 4, expected to drop sometime in the summer. Ted Lasso, the comedy about the goofy, loveable American football coach who travels to the UK […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 13:10

Cyprus ranks among top countries for youth e-cigarette use

Cyprus ranks among the highest in Europe for youth use of e-cigarettes, with 35 per cent of 16-year-olds having tried them and 11 per cent using them daily, president of the Cyprus addiction treatment authority Christos Minas said on Monday. Speaking on Sigma TV, Minas described the devices as a growing public health concern and […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 13:05

Backlash grows over Paphos historic centre redevelopment

Concerns over the future of the historic centre of Paphos intensified on Monday after the Chlorakas environmental group warned that the architectural design of the new Paphos museum risks undermining the city’s cultural identity. The group’s president said the project, promoted as a landmark intervention, adopts an approach that “does not correspond to the identity […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 13:00

Consumers’ association raises alarm over e-kalathi pricing

Concerns over misleading pricing on e-kalathi were raised on Monday by the consumers’ association, which warned that supermarkets may be “cooking” prices to appear cheaper than competitors. The association said the online tool, launched in June 2025 to help consumers identify the lowest supermarket prices, “has largely failed to achieve its purpose” and may now […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 12:58

Nicosia fund highlights capital growth at anniversary event

Equine Capital Partners celebrated its third anniversary on January 29 at the Landmark Hotel in Nicosia, marking a significant milestone for a firm that has become one of the most prominent investment funds in Europe. Since its inception, the company said in a statement, the fund has maintained a disciplined and methodical approach that has […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 12:55

VAR delay sparks controversy as player sent off after half-time

The use of VAR to send off Flamengo’s Jorge Carrascal after halftime for an incident that occurred before the break raised fresh questions about its use during Sunday’s Brazilian Super Cup at the Mane Garrincha Stadium in capital Brasilia. The bizarre red card decision followed after Corinthians players complained bitterly about an alleged elbow strike […]

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