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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 16:29

Together Forever Foundation gala dinner features giving, hope, Xmas miracles

At a time when the spirit of the festive season reminds us of the power of solidarity, two children experienced their own Christmas miracle this year, thanks to the Together Forever Foundation. At a deeply emotional Christmas Gala Dinner held in Limassol, the Together Forever Foundation once again brought together people who believe that giving […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 16:12

Police bodycams may be introduced as early as next month

Police officers will be outfitted with portable cameras on uniforms and tactical gear if a bill on criminality, urgently discussed by the House legal affairs committee on Wednesday, is passed into law next month by the plenum. Apart from the bodycams, the MPs discussed installing cameras on police patrol cars, in an effort to crack […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 16:11

Six EU countries hold call in push for ‘two‑speed’ Europe

Ministers from six leading European economies, including Germany and France, will discuss on Wednesday plans to push ahead with joint projects without the rest of the EU, to facilitate agile decision-making at a time of geopolitical upheaval. The video conference, which is scheduled for 1400 GMT and will also include finance and economy ministers from […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 16:07

Christodoulides hails EU’s new trade deal with India

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday hailed the trade deal agreed between the European Union and India, describing it as a “landmark” agreement. He wrote in a post on social media that he “warmly welcomes” the deal, before reiterating the slogan of Cyprus’ six-month term as the Council of the EU’s rotating presidency that the bloc […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 16:02

Greek stocks clear key test ahead of developed market upgrade

National Bank of Greece, Eurobank, Piraeus Bank, Alpha Bank and Opap have passed an MSCI simulation test as Greece moves closer to an upgrade from emerging to developed market status. The successful simulation means the five stocks are expected to make up the MSCI Greece index once the Athens Stock Exchange is upgraded. According to […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 15:40

MPs discuss bill on changing adoption procedures

A bill modernising the legislative framework for adoptions was discussed on Wednesday at the House legal affairs committee, with MPs saying it was about time the law safeguarded children’s interests. Disy MP Fotini Tsirides said Cyprus’ legislation did not currently fully protect children’s interests and the new law, if passed, would forbid mothers directly agreeing […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 15:30

Why the neighbourhood taverna still matters

My faithful dining companion and I decided to have dinner at a taverna – specifically, Pais Lysiotiki Souvla. Located in a beautiful old house in Ayios Omologites, the restaurant has been around for well over 20 years, yet somehow still feels like a hidden gem. With it being a cold January night, we were well […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 15:12

Amazon axes 16,000 jobs as it pushes AI and efficiency

Amazon confirmed 16,000 corporate job cuts on Wednesday, completing a plan for around 30,000 since October, while leaving open the possibility of further reductions. Reuters first reported last week that Amazon was planning a second round of job cuts as part of its broader goal under CEO Andy Jassy, who has been trying to reduce […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 15:00

Tripartite talks end without agreement, no enlarged meeting planned

The tripartite meeting on the Cyprus problem involving United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin, President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman ended without any agreements being reached, with Holguin confirming afterwards that no enlarged meeting would be arranged as a result. “For the time being, there will be no new enlarged meeting,” she […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 14:32

Demetra Holdings buys back 5,500 of its own shares

Demetra Holdings Plc announced on Wednesday that it repurchased 5,500 of its own shares at a price of €1.535 per share during that day’s trading session. The transaction was carried out through the Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation Ltd (CISCO), the company said. Demetra Holdings Plc informed the investment community that the share buyback was […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 14:27

Atomic scientists set ‘Doomsday Clock’ closer to midnight than ever

Atomic scientists set their ‘Doomsday Clock’ closer than ever to midnight, citing aggressive behavior by nuclear powers Russia, China and the United States, fraying nuclear arms control, conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and AI worries among factors driving risks for global disaster. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the clock to 85 […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 14:26

Five sent to trial over alleged protection racket in Larnaca

Five men were sent to trial before the Larnaca permanent criminal court on Wednesday over a violent clash involving gunfire in the city centre earlier this month, while police continue to search for additional suspects believed to have fled abroad. The court set the trial date for March 16. Those referred to trial are a […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 14:23

Turkey urges US to resolve Iran disputes one by one

Turkey’s foreign minister on Wednesday urged the U.S. to resolve its disputes with Iran “one by one” instead of through a sweeping deal, saying this would avoid humiliating Iranian officials, and added that Tehran was ready for talks on its nuclear programme. U.S. President Donald Trump said last week that Washington had an “armada” heading […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 14:16

Rwanda seeks £100m from UK over axed asylum deal

Rwanda has filed an arbitration case against Britain over the cancellation of an asylum dealby Prime Minister Keir Starmer in 2024, the government of the East African nation said. Under the scheme, signed before Starmer took office, Britain agreed to pay Rwanda to take in migrants who had arrived illegally in Britain. It only managed […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 14:16

What do different DPD values indicate about your credit health?

Your credit report is a detailed reflection of how responsibly you manage borrowed money. Among the many indicators lenders examine, one metric plays a particularly important role in assessing repayment behaviour: Days Past Due (DPD). These values show whether Credit Card payment are made on time and, if not, how long they remain overdue. Even small delays […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 13:40

Average salary in Cyprus rises to €2,452 in third quarter of 2025

Average monthly earnings in Cyprus continued to increase in the third quarter of 2025, with gross salaries rising by 4.3 per cent compared with the same period a year earlier, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The figures show that the average gross monthly earnings of employees reached €2,452 between July and September 2025, up from €2,352 recorded […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 13:29

Seven in ten Cyprus internet users now manage personal data access

Cyprus continued to lag the European Union average in online data protection habits in 2025, according to a report released on Wednesday by Eurostat. Specifically, 69.8 per cent of internet users in Cyprus took steps to manage access to their personal data during this time, compared with 76.9 per cent across the EU. In the […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 13:20

Sinner thumps Shelton for Djokovic showdown in semis

Defending champion Jannik Sinner scorched American eighth seed Ben Shelton 6-3 6-4 6-4 and moved into the Australian Open semi-finals, setting up a blockbuster showdown with 10-times winner Novak Djokovic. The second seed, who is firmly on course for his third title at Melbourne Park in as many years, tightened his vice-like grip on the […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 13:02

Eight barber shops shut by police in Limassol

Eight barber shops have been shuttered and two people arrested as part of a police operation on 20 premises managed by foreign nationals in Limassol. “The inspections revealed eight complaints about offences including operation without a licence, without a licence to sell alcohol and tobacco,” the police told the Cyprus Mail on Wednesday. Police said […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 12:50

Hungary charges Budapest mayor over role in banned Pride march

Hungarian prosecutors have brought charges against Budapest’s liberal mayor, Gergely Karacsony, over his role in arranging an LGBTQ+ rights rally, and are seeking to impose a fine without holding a trial, they said on Wednesday. Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Budapest last June despite a police ban, turning the Pride march into one […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 12:30

Britain’s Keir Starmer arrives in China as Western alliances face strain

Keir Starmer began the first visit to China by a British prime minister since 2018 on Wednesday, seeking to strengthen political and business ties with Beijing as relations between Western countries and the U.S. become more volatile. Starmer, whose approach to China has been criticised by some British and U.S. politicians, said Britain must remain […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 12:22

Dust levels exceed limits in several areas

High concentrations of dust were recorded in the atmosphere on Wednesday, measurements by the labour inspection department showed. The department warned that the dust contains small inhalable particles that may have a negative impact on human health. The public is therefore urged to limit outdoor movement until the phenomenon subsides, with particular emphasis on vulnerable […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 12:17

‘Water development department has failed to tackle water scarcity’

The water development department has failed to implement proper plans to tackle water scarcity in the Larnaca district, Larnaca district governor Angelos Hadjicharalambous said on Wednesday, appealing to residents for cooperation to manage the situation. “There was no proper planning on the part of the water development department, as a result of which good management […]

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Kıbrıs 28.01.2026 12:00

From decay to glory: Nicosia’s new face

By George Neokleous The Cypriot capital is undoubtedly in a period of transition. Nicosia is currently re-defining itself, aiming to align with its European counterparts through a construction boom and large-scale revitalisation in the old town. The city is emerging in global ranks as an attractive place to visit, work and live yet some things […]

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