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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 12:00

Cyprus winery goes Greek

Sophoces Vlassides is a prominent winemaker in Cyprus and owner of Vlassides Winery in Limassol’s Koilani. He is known for his innovative approach to winemaking, using both indigenous and international varieties. He continuously pushes the boundaries of traditional winemaking practices through various technological advancements and sustainable methods.    Since 1998 he has been in the […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 11:51

Govt silent over Gaza Board of Peace membership as signing ceremony looms

The government on Thursday remained silent on the question of whether or not it will join United States President Donald Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace, with the signing ceremony for the board’s members set to take place in the Swiss ski resort of Davos later in the day. Reports had surfaced on Saturday claiming that […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 11:45

Public sector to launch hybrid work scheme in April, strict rules in place

he department of public administration and personnel has issued a circular detailing the conditions, procedures and responsibilities governing hybrid working across the public sector, which will come into effect from April 2. The circular sets out the steps that must be taken by heads of departments and employees alike, covering eligibility, approval procedures, equipment requirements, […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 11:34

Alpha Bank outlines dividends, buybacks and exit programme

Greek lender Alpha Bank on Thursday announced its financial calendar for 2026 outlining key dates for results announcements, dividend distributions, share buybacks and workforce restructuring initiatives. The bank said it will publish its 2025 financial results on February 27, 2026, with the announcement to be made before the opening of the Athens Stock Exchange session. […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 11:22

EUPP5: launch of European Presidency project on civil society, democracy

In a few days, Cyprus will host a particularly important institutional event for the future of democracy and civil society in Europe. CARDET, in collaboration with the Commissioner for Citizens, will hold the launch of the EU Presidency Project (EUPP5) on Friday, January 23, at 9.30am, at the Presidential Palace, marking the start of a […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 11:09

‘Cyprus-style’ solution touted for future of Greenland

A solution resembling that of the United Kingdom’s sovereign base areas on Cyprus has been suggested as a potential way to resolve an ongoing dispute between United States President Donald Trump and the Danish government over the future of Greenland, according to reports on Thursday. The New York Times quoted a Nato official who attended […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 11:08

Bazaraki remains unchallenged as ‘No.1 real-estate choice in Cyprus’

Searching for property in Cyprus has gone fully digital—and new research confirms that Bazaraki is where everything happens. According to the latest research conducted by Pulse Market Research in November 2025, Bazaraki continues to lead the real-estate market in Cyprus, standing out as the most recognised, trusted and used real-estate marketplace on the island. The […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 11:04

Mazotos council demands halt to desalination plan over habitat risk

Mazotos community council on Thursday called for the immediate suspension of the installation of a desalination plant in the area on Thursday, warning that the project threatens protected marine habitats and breaches environmental safeguards. In a statement, the council said a scientific study confirms the presence of priority habitats protected under the European habitats’ directive, […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 11:01

Columbia Group announces strategic expansion in India

Cyprus-based Columbia Group, a leading integrated maritime, logistics and offshore services company, has announced a strategic expansion into India with the opening of a new office in Mumbai, reinforcing the group’s long-term global growth roadmap. The new office marks a significant milestone in Columbia Group’s global expansion strategy and reflects its continued investment in strengthening […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 10:56

Shipping firm relocates to Cyprus to fuel growth

Sallaum Lines, a major international shipping company specialising in Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) transport, moving vehicles and project cargo, has announced the relocation of its headquarters from Switzerland to Limassol, Cyprus. According to an official statement, the move reflects the company’s long-term growth vision and its commitment to strengthening its presence within the European maritime world. As […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 10:37

New Zealand rescuers seek landslide survivors as weather havoc kills two

Rescue workers combed rubble on Thursday at a campsite in New Zealand as they searched for the missing, children among them, following a landslide triggered by heavy rains that snapped power links to thousands and caused widespread damage. Homes were evacuated and roads closed as the rain lashed almost the entire eastern seaboard of the North Island, […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 10:02

United States formally withdraws from WHO as funding dispute escalates

The US is due to officially exit the World Health Organization today Thursday, in the face of warnings it will hit both US health and global health and also in violation of a US law that requires Washington to pay the UN health agency $260 million in fees that it owes. President Donald Trump gave […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 09:58

Authorities ready for extreme weather in Paphos

The Paphos district government organisation (EOA) is on alert, with four crews on standby as extreme weather is expected to strike the region, EOA president Charalambos Pittokopitis said on Thursday. “If anything arises, we are fully prepared to respond immediately,” Pittokopitis said. Paphos is expected to experience rain and strong winds today, with the situation […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 08:57

Paphos man arrested with 800grams of crystal meth

A 24-year-old man was arrested after police found more than 800 grams of crystal meth, 193 grams of cocaine, 144 grams of cannabis and 11 ecstasy pills in his possession. The man was apprehended following a vehicle check, during which officers found 2 grams of cannabis and 2 grams of cocaine, as well as one […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 08:32

Today’s weather: Rainy spells and possible thunderstorms

On Thursday, the weather will be mainly cloudy with local rains that may turn into thunder in the afternoon. Temperatures will rise to around 15 degrees Celsius along the coast to 12 degrees inland and 4 degrees in the higher mountains. Snow continues in Troodos, with 20cm reported at Chionistra on Thursday morning. Winds are […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 08:25

Djokovic eases past qualifier as Keys books third round berth

Novak Djokovic brushed aside Italian qualifier Francesco Maestrelli 6-3 6-2 6-2 on Thursday to reach the Australian Open third round, as women’s champion Madison Keys overcame a second-set wobble against Ashlyn Krueger to also advance. Fourth seed Djokovic, seeking a record-extending 11th Melbourne Park title and 25th Grand Slam trophy overall to break the deadlock […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 08:08

Chelsea’s Caicedo scores late pn to break stubborn Pafos FC defence

helsea boosted their chances of a Champions League top-eight finish on Wednesday when Moises Caicedo headed home from a corner in the 78th minute to break down a stubborn Pafos defence.The London side squeezed into eighth in the table on goal difference with one match to go – a tough away game at 25th-placed Napoli, […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 08:02

Trump reversal on Greenland followed push by aides against military option, sources say

President Donald Trump’s retreat from threats of force as an option for acquiring Greenland capped weeks of policy chaos, as top aides scrambled both to accommodate the president’s demands and ease the panic they caused among U.S. allies, according to two sources with knowledge of the conversations. In remarks on Wednesday at the World Economic […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business News: CySEC, Minds in Cyprus, transport, air travel, shipping, CSE

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday set out an extensive account of its supervisory activity during the previous year, along with its priorities for 2026, during a press conference in Nicosia. Speaking against a backdrop of rising regulatory complexity, rapid technological change and geopolitical uncertainty, the commission framed the past year as one […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 07:00

Keve to lead major Mediterranean bee economy project

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) is set to coordinate a significant Mediterranean initiative titled ‘Promoting Local Apiary Networks and Bee Entrepreneurial Excellence’. Registrations have officially opened for the project’s inaugural conference, which is themed “From Hives to Horizons: Building a Sustainable Bee Economy in Jordan” and will be held on January 28, […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 06:40

What’s on this weekend

This weekend, get ready for comedy nights in English, cinema evenings from the local and international film world, marathons, exhibitions and grandiose concerts Music nights The renowned symphonic orchestra The Lords of the Sounds lands in Cyprus for two special concerts, each with a different theme. The Music of Hans Zimmer concert continues the legacy […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 06:30

Cypriot SMEs offered expert insights into Japanese trade routes

The Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus is inviting Cypriot small and medium-sized enterprises to participate in upcoming informative webinars organised by the EU Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation on January 21, 2026. This initiative is funded by the European Union and aims to provide specialised information on key Japanese markets along with practical guidance for European […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 06:00

Cypriot businesses invited to join Sicilian agri-food mission

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has notified Cypriot businesses that Sicindustria will be organising the SiciliaWine 2026 mission later this year. The mission will take place in collaboration with the Enterprise Europe Network, whose representative and coordinator in Cyprus is the local chamber of commerce, along with the Agrifood Sector Group. The […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 04:25

Parliament moves to close loophole after Chloraka turtle abuse

The parliamentary environment committee will pursue amendments to introduce explicit penalties for the mistreatment of dead animals, following outrage over a video showing workers abusing the carcass of a sea turtle on a beach in Chloraka. Committee chairman and ecologists MP Charalambos Theopemptou said the incident exposed a clear legislative and procedural gap. While existing […]

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