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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 12:27

Restaurant review: When the weekend began tastefully

Parklane’s La Petite Maison Limassol’s warmer winter sun sliced right through Nicosia’s moody clouds -a coastal fix for my winter blues. A day out here mends any mood, but my visit to La Petite Maison (LPM) inside the luxurious Parklane Hotel elevated it further. This elegant space fuses traditional French coastal charm with Mediterranean flair: earthy […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 12:23

Kennels for stray cats to be installed in Paralimni

Kennels for stray cats were installed at various locations in Paralimni and Dherynia by the local municipality. “Animal welfare is an indicator of culture and social sensitivity and, with everyone’s cooperation, we can make a difference for the benefit of both animals and our community,” the municipality said. The kennels were installed at Paralimni municipal […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 12:07

Christodoulides pitches Cyprus as EU business gateway at Eurochambers meeting

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday outlined Cyprus’ business, trade and competitiveness priorities at the Eurochambers presidency meeting hosted by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) in Nicosia. Addressing the gathering of the Brussels-based network, which represents 1,700 regional and local chambers across the EU, Christodoulides framed Cyprus’ agenda as closely aligned with the […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 12:07

Christodoulides says Pakistan ‘broke silent process’ over Unficyp mandate renewal

Pakistan “has broken the silent process” of the United Nations security council’s renewal of the mandate of its peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp), President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday. “What I have been informed of this morning is that Pakistan has broken the silent process in which the resolution was put, has advanced some comments, […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 11:50

Hilton Nicosia offers couples elegant, romantic Valentine’s Day experience

The most romantic time of the year is approaching, and Hilton Nicosia invites couples to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a specially designed hospitality and fine dining experience, aligned with the high standards of quality and aesthetics that characterise the Hilton Group worldwide. The capital’s only Hilton is presenting a specially designed Valentine’s Package, which combines […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 11:30

Students find their voice at Xenion High School Youth Poetry Slam

On January 22, 2026, Xenion High School hosted the Second Youth Poetry Slam, bringing together young voices from Xenion High School, the Heritage Private School Limassol and the American Academy Larnaca. Students from across the country gathered for the event which saw poetry transformed from something written by students in silence and solitude, into something […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 11:21

Deposed Paphos bishop demands warrant to have office searched

Deposed Paphos bishop Tychikos on Thursday said that the police cannot search his office at the bishopric without a warrant, after Archbishop Georgios informed him on Wednesday that officers would carry out a search of both his flat and office. Conducting a search without first acquiring a warrant, he said, would “constitute an arbitrary act”, […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 11:11

Cyprus’ GDP growth to hold above 3 per cent despite global uncertainty

Cyprus’ economic growth rate is expected to remain broadly stable in the coming years, the University of Cyprus’ Economics Research Centre said in its January outlook. According to the centre’s latest report, growth is forecast to reach 3.5 per cent in 2026 and 3.4 per cent in 2027. In the January issue, it said the […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 11:04

Salamis Lines’ largest cargo ship Patris arrives in Limassol

The Ro-Ro cargo vessel Patris, the largest ship ever operated by Salamis Lines, arrived at Limassol port on Wednesday, completing its scheduled voyage from Greece as part of the company’s regional freight rotation in the Eastern Mediterranean. The Cypriot-flagged vessel docked at around 08.40 UTC (10.40 local time), according to shipping data, and remained in […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 11:00

Alpha Bank Cyprus reward scheme winners bound for Barcelona, PortAventura

Alpha Bank Cyprus concludes the new cycle of the Alpha Spend & Win rewards scheme, by announcing the winners of the December draw. Two lucky Bank Customers will enjoy a travel package for two to Barcelona and the world-famous PortAventura theme park, for unique moments of joy and entertainment. The packages include airfare, accommodation in […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 10:55

Lakkotrypis filed more than ten private sector work applications after leaving office

Former energy minister Georgios Lakkotrypis submitted more than ten applications for special permission to work in the private sector during the mandatory two-year hiatus after leaving his ministerial post, sources close to the matter said on Thursday. The sources told the Cyprus Mail that applications were filed between July 2020, when Lakkotrypis left the energy […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 10:42

Next enlarged Cyprus meeting ‘when conditions are ripe’, Gerapetritis says

The next enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem will take place “when conditions are ripe”, Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said. Speaking after a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, he said that “when conditions are ripe and there is some tangible development on the issues we have before us today and which have […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 10:25

Vote to renew Unficyp mandate delayed until Friday

The United Nations security council’s vote on whether to extend the mandate of the UN’s peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp) for another year has been delayed until Friday. It had been initially foreseen that the vote would take place on Thursday at 3pm New York time, 10pm Cyprus time, but the vote has now been […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 10:22

Pafos exit with heads held high despite heartbreak

A thumping 4-1 victory over Slavia Prague in the Champions League was not enough for Pafos to qualify for the knockout stages as the Cyprus champions were eliminated only due to an inferior goal difference than Bodo/Glimt and Benfica. Pafos ended the eight-match league phase in 26th place, with 9 points, the same as Bodo/Glimt […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 10:02

Cyprus startups invited to MWC Open Innovation Challenge 2026

The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Cyprus has issued an invitation for local small and medium-sized enterprises and startups to participate in the upcoming MWC Open Innovation Challenge 2026. This international business matchmaking event is organised by ACCIÓ, a department of the Catalan Government’s Ministry of Enterprise and Labour. The invitation was circulated in Cyprus by […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 09:42

Suspect in murder of 26-year-old faces trial in Paphos

The suspect alleged of murdering 26-year-old Alexandros Antoniou  in the Paphos district village of Konia in November will appear before Paphos criminal court on Thursday. The 58-year-old, who remained in custody at the central prison in Nicosia as was, will be transferred to Paphos for the continuation of his trial at 9am. The Paphos district […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 09:28

CySEC launches economy impact survey for supervised entities

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has launched a comprehensive survey aimed at measuring the economic impact of the entities under its supervisory and registration remit. The initiative targets Cyprus Investment Firms, branches of foreign investment firms, AIFMs, ASPs, internally managed AIFs and UCITS structures, crypto asset service providers and listed companies, bringing the […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 09:19

Demosthenous murder trial continues before Limassol criminal court

The trial into the murder of Limassol businessman Stavros Demosthenous will continue on Thursday with the six defendants expected appear before the Limassol criminal court under draconian security measures on Thursday. The defendants aged 28 – two individuals, 30 – two individuals, 31 and 51 years face a series of serious charges including premeditated murder, […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 09:02

Cyprus businesses urged to explore 300 digital services for agriculture

The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) in Cyprus, in collaboration with the Agrifood and Digitalisation Sector Groups, will host an introductory webinar on February 10, 2025, to present the agrifood Testing and Experimentation Facility (agrifoodTEF). The session, which was announced by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), the coordinator of EEN in Cyprus, will […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 08:52

UK’s Starmer tells Xi he wants ‘sophisticated’ ties with China

Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday that he wanted to build a “sophisticated relationship” with Beijing to boost growth and security, signalling a reset after years of strained ties. On the most important day of his four-day visit to China, the first by a British prime minister in eight years, […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 08:45

Explosion damages parked car in Nicosia

An explosion occurred in a parked car in the Nicosia district in the early hours of on Thursday, causing damage to the vehicle as well as to the windows of a neighboring residence. The incident took place at around1.10am, outside the home of the car’s 50-year-old owner. Police were called to the scene, where a […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 08:34

Today’s weather: Cloudy with local rains

On Thursday, the weather will remain cloudy with local rains and storm expected mainly in the western part of the island. Sleet and snow are expected in the Troodos area, with snow depth measuring 23 centimetres in the morning. Temperatures will rise to around 19 degrees on the coast, 18 degrees inland and around 7 […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 08:15

Real Madrid and PSG miss automatic qualification, on frenetic group-stage finale

Real Madrid missed out on automatic qualification for the Champions League knockout rounds as they crumbled to a 4-2 defeat at Benfica on a frenetic final night of group-stage action across Europe on Wednesday. Kylian Mbappe’s goal had put the 15-time winners on course for the win they needed to secure a top-eight finish, but […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 08:03

Trump says US ‘armada’ near Iran, issues stark warning over nuclear program

President Donald Trump urged Iran on Wednesday to come to the table and make a deal on nuclear weapons or the next U.S. attack would be far worse. Tehran responded with a threat to strike back against the United States, Israel and those who support them. “Hopefully Iran will quickly ‘Come to the Table’ and […]

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