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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 16:56

Cyprus household financial assets hit €63bn — debt steady at 55 per cent of GDP

Cyprus household financial assets rose to €63 billion at the end of September 2025, with more than half held in liquid and loan-related instruments, according the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). According to the CBC, 53 per cent of household financial assets consisted of cash, deposits and loans at the end of September 2025. The […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 16:44

Elections for new Paphos bishop ‘inevitable’

It is now “inevitable” that fresh elections will be held to anoint a new Paphos bishop, according to reports on Friday. The Cyprus News Agency reported that “ecclesiastical sources” had said the church’s charter stipulates that elections be held. “Since the sentences imposed on former bishop Tychikos are in accordance with the current charter and […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 16:39

Minister pledges action on Larnaca marina

The next step for the stalled Larnaca marina redevelopment, focusing on dredging works, the tender for the nautical club and the evaluation of proposals to revive the project was discussed on Friday by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades and local authorities. Vafeades met Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras, municipal president Nakis Antoniou and officials from the urban […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 16:39

Domestic demand set to drive robust economic momentum in Cyprus

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday reported that Cyprus’ GDP growth rate is expected to decelerate to 3.5 per cent in 2025, compared with 3.9 per cent in 2024, while remaining robust in the medium term. Moreover, the CBC forecast that GDP will grow by around 3 per cent per year during the […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 16:28

Brazilian trans woman held in high security male wing of central prison

The 23-year-old Brazilian trans woman, who is currently serving a six-year sentence in the central prison for drug smuggling is being held in isolation in the high-security psychiatric unit of the central prison, the Brazilian embassy told the Cyprus Mail on Friday. “We have been monitoring the situation ever since her arrest,” the embassy said. […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 15:52

Education ‘at core of European response to challenges of future’

Education, teachers and skills are not only a tool to be exploited by the labour market, but are “at the core of the European response to the challenges of the future”, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Friday. Speaking at a press conference after a two-day informal summit of European education ministers in Nicosia, she […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 15:40

Paphos mayor’s wife asks police to end domestic abuse investigation

Wife of embattled Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos, Louisa Andreou sent a letter to police on Friday requesting the cessation of the investigation into allegations of domestic abuse. Police spokesperson Christodoulos Konsolos confirmed receival of the letter. Speaking on Omega TV, Konsolos said the request also included the issuance of a public announcement to stop the […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 15:30

TV shows we love: Hannibal

Hannibal proved not so much a crime series as a staged baroque performance, a modern opera disguised as cable television. Bryan Fuller’s adaptation of Thomas Harris’ mythology rejects realism in favour of ritual and esoteric symbolism. From its opening moments, the show announces that it will operate on a different register, one where psychology and […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 15:29

Swarovski unveils 2026 Valentine’s Day collection ‘Charming Love’

Swarovski unveils Charming Love, a bold and joyful new collection for Valentine’s Day debuting all‑new Swarovski charms. Brought to life in a brand campaign fronted by Global Brand Ambassador Ariana Grande, each design encourages love to be worn, shared, and celebrated. Designed by Swarovski Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert, the Valentine’s Day collection invites playful styling […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 15:26

Trump cabinet attends black carpet premiere of Melania

With tensions in Minneapolis still high and a possible U.S. military strike on Iran looming, movers and shakers in the Trump administration took a timeout on Thursday to attend a lavish event celebrating a big-budget documentary about first lady Melania Trump. The movie, “Melania,” was financed at an eyebrow-raising $75 million by Amazon MGM Studios. […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 14:33

Cyprus sees lower unemployment despite rise in youth joblessness

Cyprus’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.3 per cent in December 2025, according to Eurostat, highlighting improved labour market conditions compared with a year earlier. The statistical office of the European Union said the euro area unemployment rate declined to 6.2 per cent in December 2025, down from 6.3 per cent in November 2025 […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 14:30

Man posed as FBI agent in bid to free Mangione

A Minnesota man has been accused of impersonating an FBI agent to attempt freeing accused health insurance CEO killer Luigi Mangione from a Brooklyn prison, while carrying a barbecue fork and a pizza-cutter blade, court records show. Mangione, 27, is awaiting trial in a death penalty murder case on charges that he gunned down Brian […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 14:26

Casino underperforms as regulator flags strategic risks

The City of Dreams Mediterranean casino-resort in Limassol has failed to meet revenue expectations, documents to be discussed at the House on Monday show. The findings are contained in the risk analysis and management report accompanying the 2026 budget of the gaming authority. The report states that Melco’s turnover is lower than projected, while the […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 14:22

Cyprus growth outlook steady as EU GDP expands in late 2025

Eurostat has reported steady economic growth across the European Union over the fourth quarter of 2025, a trend which Cyprus is expected to mirror, and potentially outperform, over the coming years. Eurostat said that GDP in the euro area and the EU rose by 0.3 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 14:20

Man arrested with 36kg of smuggled tobacco

A large amount of tobacco was seized from a commercial vehicle on the Limassol-Larnaca highway on Thursday, police said on Friday. “12 packages of 1kg and 24 packages of 250g each with hookah tobacco and 120 packages of 50g each of rolling cigarette tobacco  were counted and seized,” the customs department said. The driver of […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 14:14

Cyprus minimum wage remains below EU high earners

Cyprus’ national minimum wage has reached €1,088 per month, placing the country among mid-range earners in the European Union, according to Eurostat. The figures showed that 22 out of 27 EU countries had a national minimum wage, with Denmark, Italy, Austria, Finland and Sweden remaining outside the system. Cyprus was grouped with seven other countries […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 14:11

Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt to reopen on Sunday, Israel says

Israel will reopen the Rafah border crossing on Sunday for people to travel between Gaza and Egypt, the Israeli government agency that coordinates civilian policy in Gaza, COGAT, said on Friday. “The return of residents from Egypt to the Gaza Strip will be permitted, in coordination with Egypt, for residents who left Gaza during the […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 14:09

Cyprus strengthens Gulf ties with new business council

Cyprus expanded its economic, technological and energy engagement with the UAE and the wider Gulf in 2025 through a series of trade, investment and institutional initiatives coordinated by the Cyprus Trade Centre in Dubai, Khaleej Times reported. Over the year 2025, the centre led and supported initiatives across the UAE and neighbouring Gulf markets, spanning […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 14:04

Real Madrid set for Benfica rematch in Champions League knockout playoffs

Real Madrid, who lost to Benfica on Wednesday, will play the Portuguese club again in next month’s Champions League knockout playoffs, while Paris St Germain will face fellow Ligue 1 side Monaco over two legs as they bid to reach the round of 16. Newcastle United will play Qarabag and Borussia Dortmund have been pitted […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 13:54

Police officer remanded on suspicion of given detainee phone

A police officer was remanded for four days on Friday after being arrested for allegedly giving his mobile phone to a detainee while on guard duty in Larnaca. The arrest, made on Thursday evening, is connected to an investigation into a shooting in central Larnaca earlier this month. The officer appeared before Larnaca district court […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 13:12

Cyprus industrial output prices rise slightly in December

Cyprus’ Index of Industrial Output Prices rose modestly year on year in December 2025, reflecting small monthly gains across most industrial sectors, data published by the statistical service (Cystat). The index reached 122.6 units in December 2025, based on 2021 as the base year set at 100 units. This represented an increase of 0.2 per […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 12:30

Severe dust storm from Libya smothers Cyprus

High concentrations of atmospheric dust were recorded across Cyprus on Friday, prompting health warnings for the public as levels in some areas far exceeded the legal limit for air quality. Measurements from the air quality monitoring network showed particularly severe conditions in Ayia Marina and Paphos, where PM10 concentrations reached 656.6 micrograms per cubic metre […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 12:27

Cyprus and India explore closer ties in administrative services sector

Cyprus’ administrative and corporate services sector was promoted in India this week by a delegation of the Cyprus Fiduciary Association (CYFA), which took part in the Cyprus – India Business and Investment Summit 2026 in Mumbai. The conference is regarded as one of the key international platforms aimed at deepening economic and investment ties between […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 12:22

Legal service welcomes asylum court rulings on deportations of Syrians

A series of judgments by the international protection administrative court which cleared the way for the expedited the return of Syrian nationals whose appeals had been rejected have been welcomed by the legal service. The court dismissed multiple appeals by Syrian applicants and upheld the rejection decisions of the asylum service, as well as the […]

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