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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 10:12

From Alaska to Madeira: Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon draws world runners

There are only a few days left until the Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon, which takes place on Sunday, January 18, transforming the capital into a meeting point for runners, sports fans and visitors from Cyprus and abroad. Registrations are continuing and are proving particularly encouraging, with interest remaining high among both local runners and […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 10:00

The promise that remains

Four women artists who are part of the Beauty Line Art Foundation’s inaugural residency programme are getting ready to present the Foundation’s first exhibition, titled The Promise that Remains. The Foundation was founded in 2024 in Nicosia with the aim of strengthening the role of art in contemporary society and now, one of its first […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 09:54

Cocaine, bat found in ‘reckless’ driver’s car

Cocaine and a bat, as well as other potentially offensive items, were found in the car of a 23-year-old man who was arrested after driving “recklessly”, the police said on Monday. The police said the man’s car had been identified as “suspicious” while parked on a street in the city, and that “as soon as […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 09:40

Thessaloniki university mulls opening campus in Paphos

The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is “in the final stretch” of coming to a decision over whether it will open a campus in Paphos, according to reports on Monday. News website Pafosnet reported that the university’s decision-making body will finalise its decision regarding the potential opening of a campus “in the very early part of […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 09:26

Single unified agreement for sale of multiple properties

In agreements involving the sale of multiple properties together, time tests not only the contracting parties and the terms they agreed upon, but also any constraints encountered, such as development restrictions, compulsory acquisition issues, and changing business circumstances. When a transaction is structured as a package deal, piecemeal implementation may transform a lawful option into […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 09:19

Govt aims to ‘shake off cloud of doubt’ after video storm

The government aims to “shake off this cloud of doubt” which has engulfed it in the aftermath of the publishing of a video last week which alleged campaign finance lawbreaking on the part of President Nikos Christodoulides and his associates was widely shared on social media, deputy government spokesman Yiannis Antoniou said on Monday. “The […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 08:52

Cyprus’ honorary consul meets handball team after bus crash

Cyprus’ honorary consul in Tallinn Jaanus Rahumagi paid a visit to the men’s national handball team after they were involved in a road traffic accident while in Estonia for a fixture. According to the Cypriot embassy in Helsinki, which oversees relations with Estonia, Rahumagi spoke with the team and “conveyed support and wishes for a […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 08:30

Investor fear in early 2025 led to ‘costly lessons’, CFA expert warns

Investors who succumbed to the “temptation to sell” during the market turbulence of early 2025 likely learned a costly lesson about the dangers of market timing, according to Kyriacos Inios, Secretary of CFA Society Cyprus. Reflecting on the sense of unease that dominated markets in April last year, when tariff war rhetoric was pervasive and […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 08:19

‘One Battle,’ ‘Hamnet’ claim top trophies at Hollywood’s Golden Globes ceremony

Dark comedy “One Battle After Another” and “Hamnet,” a story about William Shakespeare’s grief over the death of his son, claimed the top prizes on Sunday at the Golden Globes, one of the first major ceremonies in Hollywood’s annual awards season. “One Battle” was named best movie musical or comedy, one of its four Globe […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 08:06

Kombos, Rubio speak on Venezuela, global events

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday held a telephone conversation which centred on the matter of Venezuela, as well as other recent global developments. According to the US’ state department’s deputy spokesman Tommy Pigott, the pair “discussed the United States’ counternarcotics operations in the Caribbean” – the […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 08:03

Denmark’s Greenland dilemma: Defending a territory already on its way out

When U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets his Danish and Greenlandic counterparts this week, Denmark will be defending a territory that has been moving steadily away from it and towards independence since 1979. President Donald Trump’s threats to seize Greenland have triggered a wave of European solidarity with Denmark. But the crisis has exposed […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 08:00

Global air travel hits record high as demand defies supply issues

Global air passenger demand rose by 5.7 per cent in November 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), increased by 5.7 per cent year-on-year, while total capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), rose by […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 07:54

Deaths from Iran protests reach more than 500, rights group says

Unrest in Iran has killed more than 500 people, a rights group said on Sunday, as Tehran threatened to target U.S. military bases if President Donald Trump carries out his renewed threats to intervene on behalf of protesters. With the Islamic Republic’s clerical establishment facing the biggest demonstrations since 2022, Trump has repeatedly threatened to […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 07:34

Today’s weather: More snow in Troodos

More snow is expected to fall in the Troodos mountains on Monday, with rain, hailstones, and isolated storms expected in lower ground. The storms are expected to be most intense in the morning, with calmer weather expected as the days go on, though isolated storms are still possible in the west and north of the […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 07:30

YouTube TV set to lead US pay-TV by 2027

YouTube TV is on course to overtake traditional pay-TV giants Charter and Comcast, becoming the largest pay-TV operator in the United States by 2027, according to new forecasts from Omdia.  This would mark the first time a virtual pay-TV provider claims the top market position. Omdia’s analysis underscores the rapid growth trajectory of YouTube TV […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 07:00

Global server market reaches record $112.4 billion

The global server market reached a record $112.4 billion in revenue during the third quarter of 2025, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker. The quarter showed another high double-digit growth rate, with vendor revenue increasing 61 per cent year-over-year compared to the same period in 2024. Revenue generated from x86 […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 23:29

Raphinha strikes twice as Barca edge Real in Spanish Super Cup final

Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona won the Spanish Super Cup after an intense 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in Sunday’s final in Jeddah. The match at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium turned into a thriller, with four goals packed into a breathless phase at the end of the first half. After an even opening spell, […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 21:12

Man United knocked out by Brighton, Martinelli hat-trick sends Arsenal past Portsmouth

Gabriel Martinelli scored his first hat-trick for Arsenal as the Premier League leaders beat second-tier strugglers Portsmouth 4-1 to reach the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday. The Brazilian was criticised in midweek for his behaviour after Liverpool’s Conor Bradley suffered a serious injury near the end of their Premier League clash on Thursday but […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 18:10

Ripple (XRP) investors just found a new token with a 1,000% ROI in 2026

Heading into 2026, the mood across crypto prices today keeps swinging between patience and urgency. When the market turns constructive, the same question comes back fast: what crypto to buy now that still has room to run. Large caps can perform well, but many buyers start looking for a best cheap crypto to buy now—something […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 17:30

LNG import back in the limelight

2025 was a tumultuous year for energy in Cyprus. Its two biggest projects, the import of LNG at Vasilikos and the GSI electrical interconnector, were in the limelight mostly for the wrong reasons. Both are not progressing and are under investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office EPPO for suspected fraud and corruption. Developments The […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 17:16

Raouna to present Cyprus EU presidency priorities at COSAC meeting

Deputy minister for European affairs Marilena Raouna will present the priorities of Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of the European Union on Monday, during her participation in the meeting of the Conference of Parliamentary Committees for Union Affairs of Parliaments of the European Union (COSAC). According to an announcement by the Cyprus EU presidency, the […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 17:13

Akel leader urges Christodoulides to confront corruption over controversial video

Akel general secretary Stefanos Stefanou has sent an open letter to President Nikos Christodoulides, calling on him to confront corruption in the wake of a controversial video containing allegations of illegal funding and investments. In his letter, Stefanou argues that the president’s response to the scandal can be interpreted in only two ways: either he […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 16:30

Night club safety in the spotlight after Swiss fire tragedy

In the aftermath of the New Year’s Day ski-resort bar fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, which claimed the lives of 40 people and injured 116, Cyprus’ fire service has issued a renewed warning to the public and entertainment venue operators, urging heightened vigilance and stricter adherence to fire safety measures. On Saturday January 3, just two […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 15:38

Hangover cure supplements: placebo myth or quick fix?

With the holidays now behind us and carnival days looming ahead, Cypriots love a night out, even if it means consuming enormous amounts of alcohol and regretting it the next morning. Ready to solve this unfortunate but predictable problem are anti-hangover pills, widely available at most pharmacies in Cyprus. They are marketed as ‘quick cures’ […]

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