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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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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 15:36

Nordics reject Trump’s claim of Chinese and Russian ships around Greenland, FT reports

Nordic diplomats rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims of Russian and Chinese vessels operating near Greenland, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. There have been no signs of Russian or Chinese ships or submarines around Greenland in recent years, the FT said, citing two senior Nordic diplomats with access to NATO intelligence briefings. Reuters could […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 15:30

Cultural events thrive as Cyprus assumes EU Presidency

For the next six months, Cyprus leads the Council of the European Union, and it is the perfect opportunity to showcase the country’s local talents, traditions and contemporary art to European audiences. A high time for cultural productions is upon us, and apart from the events happening abroad, some activities take place on the island […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 15:23

First Lady to step down from charity roles amid online attacks

First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides on Sunday has announced her decision to step down from her role as chair of the management committee of the Independent Social Support Agency (AFKS), citing what she described as an “unrelenting attack” against her and her family on social media over the past 24 hours. In a written statement, […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 15:12

Growing interest in wine boosts sommelier profession in Cyprus

Public interest in wine in Cyprus has risen significantly over the past 15 years, both in locally produced wines and indigenous grape varieties, as well as in the ever-expanding international vineyard, according to Heracles Christoforou, founding member and vice-president of the Cyprus Sommeliers Association (CY SOMMS). Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, Christoforou said the […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 14:59

The war on snus

Nicotine pouches, or snus as it is known to our Nordic neighbours, remain without a clear regulatory footing in Cyprus.  Classified by the drugs council in October 2024 as pharmaceutical products, they require marketing authorisation to be sold legally, yet no such licence has been issued. At the same time, the products are not regulated […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 14:33

Bulbs coming up everywhere

I hope that 2026 is going to be a good gardening year for you – no more frosts (unless you live in the mountains of course) and no drought as we had last year. My poor garden has not been the same since we had that heavy frost early last year and we are only […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 14:30

Yellow weather warning issued for heavy rain and storms

A yellow weather warning for rain and locally strong thunderstorms will come into effect from Sunday evening, the Meteorological Department announced. The warning will be in force from 9pm on Sunday until 9pm on Monday. During this period, Cyprus is expected to be affected at intervals by a combination of rainfall and isolated strong thunderstorms, […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 14:24

Two arrested in Larnaca and Limassol drug cases

Two people were arrested on Saturday in Larnaca and Limassol in connection with the illegal possession of narcotic substances, police said. According to a statement from the police communications branch, the first case occurred shortly before noon in Larnaca, when a 39-year-old man riding a motorcycle on Kyriakou Matsi Avenue was involved in a collision […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 14:17

Republic‘part of the solution, never part of the problem’, president says

The Republic of Cyprus is part of the solution and never part of the problem, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday, adding that those who are troubled by the country’s actions and initiatives are the ones creating difficulties. Christodoulides was speaking at an event honouring the fighters of the 1963–64 Turkish insurgency, held at the […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 13:53

Education key to Cyprus’ future and reunification, president says

Education is the foundation of the future of Cypriot Hellenism and a vital investment in national survival, liberation and the reunification of Cyprus, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday. The president was speaking during a memorial address at the 50th anniversary service for the late Konstantinos Spyridakis, Cyprus’ first minister of education, held at the […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 13:44

US policy now a manifestation of might is right

The new year is barely with us and already we have started with a bang, literally. The events from Venezuela have made front page news everywhere. Even here in Cyprus there have been numerous opinions and analyses being expressed. As someone who has repeatedly written on the subject of Donald Trump, and been criticised for […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 13:43

Protest outside Iranian Embassy in Nicosia, over tensions in Tehran

Protesters gathered outside the Iranian Emabssy in Nicosia for a second time on Sunday. The protests come following mass protests in the country, and heightened security issues, with Tehran’s politicians in a war of words with the US. In Nicosia, dozens of people gathered, with many holding signs saying ‘Freedom to Iran’. Tehran threatened on […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 12:54

Greenland: maybe an invasion (and maybe a backlash)

The Crazy Gang are high on the ‘brilliant success’ of their Venezuela caper and looking for new targets. Like Alexander the Great, Donald Trump weeps because there are no more worlds to conquer. But wait! Actually, there are still lots of places to conquer. Colombia is right next door to Venezuela and the US fleet […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 12:40

Economy in 2026: the world finds itself in a delicate balance

After a year of intense volatility, the world economy enters 2026 with a complex mix of challenges and opportunities. Most economists expect that growth will remain moderate by historical standards, around 2.4 per cent, as markets adjust to an environment of geopolitical uncertainty, high trade tariffs, limited monetary and fiscal room for stimulus in many […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 12:16

Cyprus seeks foreign assistance over video alleging suspicious funding

Cyprus has requested assistance from abroad in relation to a controversial video that emerged on Thursday, which contains references to alleged suspicious funding and investment activities. According to information obtained by the Cyprus News Agency, authorities in Nicosia sought support on Thursday and Friday from specialised teams in the United States, Israel, the United Kingdom […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 12:03

Two economies, one island

A comment often quoted by the late Stephen Hawking, Lucasian professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, captures a risk that extends well beyond physics and into public policy: “The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.” This observation resonates because it speaks to moments when figures appear […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 12:02

Fire service responds to 30 incidents in 24 hours

The fire service responded to 30 incidents in the past 24 hours, including 13 fires and 17 special assistance calls, according to a post on X by its spokesperson Andreas Kettis. He said the fire service also assisted in the rescue operation following a fatal vehicle rollover in Paphos on Friday. In total, the fire […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 11:53

Iran vows to strike back if US attacks

Tehran on Sunday threatened to retaliate against Israel and US bases in the event of US strikes on Iran, delivering the warning to Washington as Israeli sources said Israel was on high alert for the possibility of any US intervention. With Iran’s clerical establishment facing the biggest anti-government protests since 2022, US President Donald Trump […]

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Kıbrıs 11.01.2026 11:30

Memory in motion: mapping Europe’s hidden dance heritage

EU-funded researchers are mapping Europe’s contemporary dance heritage to prevent this elusive and fragile art form from quietly disappearing. By Maria Vlastara When a dancer leaves the stage for the last time, their art often vanishes with them. Unlike books, paintings or music, contemporary dance has no universal score or lasting archive. Much of Europe’s […]

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