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Kıbrıs 31.01.2026 08:30

EU’s LNG exposure to the US and associated risks

Forecasts published last week show that by 2030 the EU could be reliant on the US for 80 per cent of its LNG imports (Figure 1). That could mean about 40 per cent of all EU gas and LNG imports coming from the US by then, which would be at a level similar to the […]

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Kıbrıs 31.01.2026 07:30

EU spacecraft exports reach €2.2 billion as trade recovers

The European Union recorded €2.2 billion in exports of spacecraft and space transport services in 2023, while imports from outside the bloc reached €628 million, according to the latest FIGARO international trade data. Exports of these high-technology manufactured products to non-EU countries previously peaked at €3.7 billion in 2012 before experiencing a decline to €1.5 […]

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Kıbrıs 31.01.2026 07:00

Walmart and Amazon lead shift towards e-commerce driven TV platforms

Retailers are forecast to control 47 per cent of the North American TV operating system market by 2029, a significant rise from 27 per cent in 2025, according to the latest research by market intelligence firm Omdia. This rapid shift highlights how major retailers are now prioritising e-commerce-driven retail media advertising over traditional shipment leadership, […]

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Kıbrıs 31.01.2026 04:24

Cyprus wants to be ‘as close as possible to core’ of EU amid ‘two-speed’ talks

Cyprus wishes to be “as close as possible to the core” of the European Union, foreign ministry spokesman Theodoros Gotsis said on Friday, amid talks between ministers from other member states about the prospect of a “two-speed” Europe being created. “Our aim is to be on the inside as much as possible. We see our […]

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Kıbrıs 31.01.2026 04:20

Our View: Time for Cyprus to prioritise sustainable growth

Cost of living data for 2025 show that Limassol is by far the most expensive city in Cyprus. This is not something we did not know, but it is different when figures reinforce what may have been evident. The survey, conducted by Numbeo, found that the monthly rent for a one-bedroom flat in the centre […]

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Kıbrıs 31.01.2026 00:30

“Hold Onto Me” by Myrsini Aristidou wins Audience Award at Sundance

The Cypriot film “Hold Onto Me,” directed by Myrsini Aristidou, won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival, one of the world’s leading independent film events, marking a historic achievement for Cypriot cinema. The award was presented on Friday evening at the festival’s official ceremony, with the Sundance audience selecting the film as the […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 22:50

Passenger remanded after 65 boxes of cigarettes confiscated at Paphos airport

Sixty-five boxes of 200 cigarettes each were seized on Wednesday at Paphos airport, with one person arrested and remanded for 4 days. According to the customs department, officers at Paphos airport, acting on assessed information, inspected the luggage of a British passenger travelling to Manchester, United Kingdom. During the inspection, the 65 boxes of 200 […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 22:35

MSF says it will not share staff details demanded by Israel to access Gaza

GENEVA, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres said on Friday it will not submit lists of staff demanded by Israel to maintain access to Gaza and the West Bank after failing to receive assurances over the safety of its teams. MSF, which supports and helps staff hospitals in the Gaza Strip, is […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 22:09

Nationwide protests begin over ICE in Minneapolis amid mixed messages from Trump

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Student organizers called for walkouts and protests across the United States on Friday to demand that federal immigration agents withdraw from Minnesota, where the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens have sparked public outrage. The planned national day of protest, which saw students and teachers walking out of schools from […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 22:02

Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty after US judge dismisses murder charge

NEW YORK, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty after a U.S. judge on Friday dismissed murder and weapons charges against the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, in a major blow to federal prosecutors. U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett in Manhattan said she felt constrained by Supreme Court […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 21:46

North ‘PM’ Ustel sacks four key civil servants, more sackings expected

The north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel on Friday relieved four high-ranking members of the north’s civil service of their duties, with one of the four suggesting that many more key figures from the north’s civil service may lose their jobs in the coming days. The four removed from office on Friday were Ustel’s undersecretary Huseyin […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 21:43

Trump’s Justice Department releases massive cache of Jeffrey Epstein files

WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department on Friday published a new and final cache of millions of documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, under a law passed in November that required the release of all Epstein-related records. Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, said at a press conference that Friday’s […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 21:27

Repatriations up as irregular arrivals decline, police say

A total of 171 irregular migrants were repatriated over Thursday and Friday through coordinated police and deputy migration ministry operations, a police announcement said. This is part of a broader strategy implemented over the past three years aimed at addressing migration flows. During 2025, a total of 11.742 migrants who were residing illegally in Cyprus […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 21:07

Romanian worker killed in Kofinou work accident

A fatal work accident was reported on Friday afternoon in the Kofinou area, resulting in the death of Fins Alexandru, 55, from Romania. According to Larnaca police spokesperson Spyros Chrysostomou, the victim was a worker who sustained fatal injuries while unloading cement counterweights from a truck. Alexandru was employed by a private company engaged in […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 20:34

Christodoulides outlines Cyprus EU Presidency priorities at EPP Retreat in Zagreb

Cyprus’ EU Presidency will be guided by a “deep sense of political responsibility,” aiming to make Europe stronger, more secure, and more united, President Nikos Christodoulides said Friday at the European People’s Party (EPP) retreat in Zagreb. Christodoulides thanked the EPP for its “valuable, consistent solidarity” towards Cyprus, its people, and unification efforts, as well […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 19:43

Cyprus International Theatre Festival makes its comeback

Approaching soon is the third edition of the Cyprus International Theatre Festival, which is set to take to the Pattihio Theatre from March 2 to 8. This year, it once again invites artists from around the globe to share their stories with a focus on female artists. The theme She is Here signifies the arrival […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 19:24

Cyprus EU Presidency engages youth through creative projects

As part of its 2026 Presidency of the EU Council, Cyprus has launched a series of initiatives aimed at engaging young people in European affairs through art, design and creativity, it said. Among the projects was the children’s logo competition, which invited primary school students to design logos for the Cyprus Presidency. The winning entry […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 19:14

‘Turkish anti-aircraft system does not negate helicopter capabilities’

The defence ministry on Friday denied that reports of an alleged Turkish air defence expansion in the north do not inherently undermine the Republic’s newly acquired H145M helicopters and that alternative strategies can mitigate their operational risks. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, the defence ministry acknowledged that Ankara’s deployment was expected following the Republic’s procurements, including […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 19:01

Malekkos takes over as CITEA president, outlines AI and education focus

George Malekkos has taken over the presidency of the Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA), setting out priorities centred on member value, artificial intelligence and closer cooperation with the state and the education sector. In his first remarks as president, Malekkos thanked outgoing president Dimitris Nissiotis for his contribution, as well as CITEA members for […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 18:59

Commissioner urges preventive support after shaken baby case exposes gaps for new parents

Children’s right commissioner Elena Pericleous warned on Friday that the recent hospitalisation of a three-month-old infant with shaken baby syndrome has exposed serious gaps in support for new parents, calling for preventive state intervention rather than reliance on criminal prosecution alone. She said the case highlighted the intense pressure faced by parents after the birth […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 18:39

Prison document trial to continue in February

The proceedings of the prison documents trial surrounding former central prisons director Anna Aristotelous will continue on February 9 following a request made by the defence during a hearing on Friday. The eight defendants, including Aristotelous, former deputy director Athena Demetriou, five prison employees and a policeman, said they had been unable to prepare for […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 18:10

This new DeFi crypto could create the next wave of crypto millionaires, analysts predict 55x growth by 2027

The crypto market continues to shift toward projects that combine real utility with strong fundamentals, and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about names in that space. The project has recently achieved two major milestones — the successful launch of its V1 lending and borrowing protocol on the Sepolia testnet and […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 17:38

Arsenal under pressure as Premier League title race heats up

Arsenal enter the Premier League weekend clinging to a four‑point lead at the summit, their title advantage reduced after a damaging 3–2 home defeat to Manchester United last Sunday that has raised all-too-familiar fears. That result, combined with recent draws against Nottingham Forest and Liverpool, has allowed both Manchester City and Aston Villa to close […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 17:17

Iran ready for ‘fair’ talks with US

Iran is prepared for the resumption of talks with the United States, but they should be fair and not include Iran’s defence capabilities, Iran’s chief diplomat said on Friday, as regional powers work to prevent military conflict between the two foes. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he planned to speak with Iran, even […]

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