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Kıbrıs 25.01.2026 08:00

Our View: Hefty fines the only way to see households cut water use

Although there has been some rainfall in the last few weeks, it has been nowhere near enough to avert the water shortage crisis we have been facing for more than a year and is set to take a turn for the worse as summer approaches. Speaking on a radio show on Friday, Agriculture Minister Maria […]

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Kıbrıs 25.01.2026 07:30

Cypriot firm to list new employee shares on CSE

Cypriot technology company NETinfo announced this week that 192,310 new ordinary shares issued as free shares to staff will be admitted to trading on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE). The announcement relates to the admission to trading of new shares arising from the granting of free shares to NETinfo Plc employees, under European and Cypriot […]

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Kıbrıs 25.01.2026 04:24

Did Cyprus do right thing walking away from Board of Peace?

Nicosia this week walked back its initial enthusiasm at having been invited to US President Donald Trump’s so-called Board of Peace, perhaps coming to realise it was not the best idea to jump on the bandwagon of what looks like a exclusive members club designed to rival or even replace the United Nations system. As […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 19:16

Marmoush and Semenyo score in City’s first league win in nearly a month

Goals from Omar Marmoush and Antoine Semenyo powered Manchester City to a much‑needed 2‑0 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, lifting Pep Guardiola’s men provisionally to within four points of leaders Arsenal in the Premier League title race. City’s first league win in nearly a month has them with 46 points after 23 games, […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 18:10

Analysts compare this new DeFi crypto under $0.10 to early Ripple (XRP) ahead of 2027

XRP sits today as one of the more established assets in the cryptocurrency market. Trading around the $1.90 range, its price action reflects maturity rather than discovery. Movements tend to follow broader market cycles, liquidity conditions, and regulatory developments, not early-stage growth dynamics. That contrast has pushed analysts to revisit XRP’s early years when it […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 17:54

People of Mazotos protest against desalination plant installation

A protest was held on Saturday in Mazotos by local residents against plans to install a mobile desalination plant in the area. Mazotos community leader Georgios Demetriou Paphitis said he has in his possession an independent study which recommends against a desalination plant in the area due to its protected habitats. Protesters carried banners with […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 17:40

Italy protests, recalls ambassador to Switzerland after New Year’s bar fire suspect released

Italy formally protested on Saturday the release on bail of the owner of a Swiss bar engulfed in a deadly New Year’s Day fire and recalled its ambassador to Switzerland, as the court’s decision came under criticism in both countries. Jacques Moretti and his wife Jessica, owners of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, are under […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 17:31

Kombos discusses Cyprus’ role in Gaza with UAE

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Saturday discussed Cyprus’ role in stabilising Gaza during talks in Abu Dhabi with Nickolay Mladenov, High Representative for Gaza on the US President’s Board of Peace. In a post on X, Kombos described the meeting as “timely” and said the two held a “useful discussion” focusing on Cyprus’ active contribution […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 17:23

US-brokered peace talks break off without deal after overnight Russian bombardment of Ukraine

Ukraine and Russiaended a second day of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Saturday without a deal but with future meetings mooted after overnight Russian airstrikes that knocked out power for over a million Ukrainians amid subzero winter cold. Statements after the conclusion of the talks did not indicate that any agreements had been reached, […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 17:10

Bowen sets record as strugglers West Ham beat Sunderland 3-1

West Ham United’s Jarrod Bowen wrote himself into the club’s history books while inspiring a rampant first-half display as they secured a vital 3-1 home victory over Sunderland on Saturday to inch closer to the Premier League safety zone. West Ham have won their last three matches in all competitions, including 2-1 wins over Queens […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 17:06

US envoys in Israel to discuss future of Gaza, sources tell Reuters

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were in Israel on Saturday to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, mainly to discuss Gaza, two people briefed on the matter said, as local authorities reported further violence in the enclave. The U.S. on Thursday announced plans for a “New Gaza” rebuilt from scratch, to include […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 16:47

‘EU must show cooperation leads to better results than isolation’

The EU has a unique opportunity as it implements the Migration and Asylum Pact to show that cooperation leads to better results than isolation, International Organization for Migration (IOM) director-general Amy Pope said on Saturday. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency during her two-day visit to Cyprus on Thursday and Friday, she referred to the […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 16:30

Digital scans unveil new love notes and sketches on ancient Pompeii wall

A love note, a gladiatorial combat scene, a barrage of insults and everyday confessions have emerged on a wall in Pompeii, thanks to new imaging technology that has revealed nearly 80 previously unseen inscriptions. The once-thriving city of Pompeii, near Naples, was buried in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, preserving buildings, objects […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 15:59

‘AKEL can continue to be strong opposition force in parliament’

Akel is a strong and effective opposition force, party leader Stefanos Stefanou said on Saturday, unveiling the party’s candidates for May’s parliamentary elections. “The stronger Akel is in parliament, the stronger the society within parliament. The more difficult it is for policies that serve big interests to the detriment of the many to pass. The […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 15:29

Tien prepares for clash with Medvedev, Sabalenka faces teen titan Mboko

The Australian Open fourth round begins on Sunday as the year’s first Grand Slam enters its second week, with top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz in action during the day session. Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev are also playing, while sixth seed Alex de Minaur carries Australia’s hopes in the night session. TOP MEN’S […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 15:00

Breakfast cereal’s far from plain story

Corn flakes may seem the most straightforward of breakfast choices, yet their story is anything but plain. At their simplest, they are toasted, flattened flakes of milled maize, usually fortified with vitamins and minerals, lightly sweetened, and designed to stay just crisp enough in milk to give a brief crunch before surrendering. The process of […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 14:30

Apartment fire sends eight to hospital

A fire in a room of a two-story apartment building on Saturday caused extensive damage and saw eight people being taken to Larnaca general hospital with respiratory problems from smoke inhalation. In a post on X, fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said Larnaca fire stations responded with two fire engines. Kettis said the occupants of […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 14:30

Canadian ex-Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin arrested in Mexico, to face US charges

Ryan Wedding, a Canadian former Olympic snowboarder suspected of becoming a cocaine smuggling kingpin responsible for multiple drug-related murders, has been arrested and brought to the US to face charges, US officials said on Friday. Speaking at a press conference at an airport east of Los Angeles, FBI Director Kash Patel said Wedding was arrested […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 14:08

Wawrinka goes down fighting in final Australian Open

Swiss veteran Stan Wawrinka bowed out of his last Australian Open on Saturday, the three-times Grand Slam winner losing 7-6(5) 2-6 6-4 6-4 to American Taylor Fritz and soaking up warm applause as a much‑loved former champion. The 40-year-old, who made his major breakthrough in Melbourne by winning the 2014 title before adding trophies at […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 13:57

Australian boy dies after shark attack in Sydney Harbour

An Australian boy had died in hospital after being bitten by a shark in Sydney Harbour, his family said on Saturday after a series of shark attacks along the country’s east coast. Nico Antic, 12, was attacked on Sunday as he and friends were jumping off rocks in Vaucluse, around 9 km (5.5 miles) from […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 13:35

Elections for new Paphos bishop in three to four months

The Church of Cyprus expects to elect a new Bishop of Paphos within three to four months, Archbishop Georgios announced on Saturday, saying updated bylaws will simplify the vote process. “In a very short period of time, I estimate 3-4 months, the new statute will be ready and based on it, the new elections will […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 13:30

From sun safety to sex appeal

By Lauren Alex O’Hagan and Lame M Kenalemang-Palm In the depths of winter, sunscreen might not be top of many people’s shopping lists. Yet it remains a staple in most households, and many of us are encouraged to use it year-round. But sunscreen’s history reveals more than just protection from the sun. For decades, sunscreen […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 13:26

Potato farmers seek support and water after 2025 losses

Potato farmers are asking the state for a subsidy to cover damages they suffered in 2025 from heatwaves, frost and drought, while also requesting additional water to irrigate their crops at night during freezing conditions, potato producers’ association president Andreas Karyos said on Saturday. Karyos said the low temperatures and frost seen in recent days […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 13:25

Milestone man Djokovic reaches Australian Open fourth round

Novak Djokovic escaped the heat and doused Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3 6-4 7-6(4) at the Australian Open on Saturday to reach the fourth round and add another line in the record book during his bid for a standalone 25th Grand Slam title. With his 102nd match victory at Melbourne, the evergreen Serb equalled […]

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