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Kıbrıs 21.01.2026 11:39

Regulator confirms voluntary liquidation for Cypriot investment compartment

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) this week announced that the investment compartment Argus New Energy Subfund 1 of the AIF Argus New Energy Fund AIF V.C.I.C. Limited is dissolved and put into liquidation. This decision has been taken as a result of the total redemption of its units, in accordance with the relevant […]

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Kıbrıs 21.01.2026 11:18

Cyprus among top EU nations for car ownership and air travel

Cyprus ranked among the European Union’s most transport-intensive countries in 2024, placing fourth for car ownership and second for air travel per capita, according to Eurostat’s latest data report. The figures show that Cyprus recorded 661 passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants last year, well above the EU average of 578. Only Italy, Luxembourg and Finland […]

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Kıbrıs 21.01.2026 11:11

UCy workshop strengthens financial literacy in primary schools

An educational workshop aimed at strengthening financial literacy in primary schools will be held on Thursday at the University of Cyprus (UCy), organised by the institution’s corporate social responsibility office. This initiative is being implemented at a time when Cyprus faces ongoing economic challenges, along with the rise of digital finance. Introducing financial literacy early […]

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Kıbrıs 21.01.2026 10:48

Police officers demonstrate over new working hours

Cyprus police officers took to the street on Wednesday, following trade Isotita union’s call for a protest over the new police reform which came into effect at the beginning of the new year. They gathered outside the House at 9am, where the reform was being discussed at the legal committee, to express their outrage over […]

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Kıbrıs 21.01.2026 10:46

Determined to seize Greenland, Trump faces tough reception in Davos

President Donald Trump barrels into Davos, Switzerland, today Wednesday, where he is likely to escalate his push for acquiring Greenland despite European protests in the biggest fraying of transatlantic ties in decades. Trump, who marked the end of his turbulent first year in office on Tuesday, is expected to overshadow the annual World Economic Forum […]

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Kıbrıs 21.01.2026 10:31

Police uncover 2kg cocaine

Two kilos of cocaine were found by the police drugs unit Ykan, working in cooperation with the customs department and the Greek authorities, police announced on Wednesday. The drugs, which had arrived from overseas, were contained in two nylon packages with a total weight of 2.16kg. On Tuesday, one person, aged 28, was arrested by […]

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Kıbrıs 21.01.2026 10:23

From holding to producing, Bitcoin and Ethereum holders earn $4,000 a day through OAKMining

Bitcoin has spent the past several weeks moving within a familiar range, oscillating around the low $90,000 level without committing to a clear direction. Prices have tested higher and lower levels repeatedly, but momentum has remained contained—suggesting stability rather than exhaustion. Ethereum has followed a similar pattern, fluctuating near the low-to-mid $3,000 range as market […]

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Kıbrıs 21.01.2026 10:20

Elderly residents attacked with knife

Two pensioners, aged 73 and 66, living in Aradippou reported that an unknown man threatened them with a knife and stole an undisclosed sum of money from them, police said on Wednesday. The incident occurred at 5.30pm on Tuesday when the suspect forcibly entered their home after knocking to be let in, threatened them with […]

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Kıbrıs 21.01.2026 10:19

Iranian embassy alleges foreign intervention in protests

Foreign powers including Israel and the United States have intervened in the nationwide protests in Iran, the Iranian embassy in Cyprus said on Wednesday, echoing reports from government agencies Tehran. Foreign violence was blamed for attacks on first aid services, damage to mosques, banks, governmental buildings, fire engines and ambulances, with the embassy adding that […]

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Kıbrıs 21.01.2026 10:16

Trying Veganuary might be challenging

By Bethany Clark, Aberystwyth University In January some people start the year by trying to eat fewer animal products. Veganuary, as the campaign is called, began in 2014 and now attracts 25.8 million people worldwide. One reason for trying Veganuary is a growing interest in acting in ways that reduce one’s environmental impact. And one […]

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Kıbrıs 21.01.2026 10:01

Alcaraz, Sabalenka pass early Australian Open tests

Carlos Alcaraz withstood a barrage of big hitting from a familiar foe in Yannick Hanfmann in the Australian Open second round on Wednesday, with fellow top seed Aryna Sabalenka also enduring some shaky moments before sealing progress. Title contender Coco Gauff was another to book a spot in the next round, making short work of […]

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Kıbrıs 21.01.2026 10:00

Music of Jasmine and Roses

Jasmine and roses. That is what the next concert by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra will be filled with, bringing their soft aromas to Pallas Theatre on January 30. The orchestra, along with Spotlight Productions, will host the Of Jasmine and Roses concert, taking Nicosia listeners on a musical journey that unites contemporary Cypriot creation with […]

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Kıbrıs 21.01.2026 09:51

Bases officer awarded King’s medal

A police officer in the British Bases has been awarded the King’s Overseas Territory Police Medal as part of the New Year’s Honours announced earlier this month, the SBA authorities said on Wednesday. Dhekelia-based officer temporary superintendent Marcos Petrou, who joined the force three decades ago as a 25-year-old, described the honour as a “lovely […]

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Kıbrıs 21.01.2026 09:40

Affordable housing or unchecked investment?

Affordable housing in Cyprus is not threatened by development itself, but by the absence of effective preventive control over property acquisitions by third-country nationals. In the vast majority of cases, such acquisitions are not made for owner-occupation but for investment purposes, generating upward pressure on prices and rents and, ultimately, undermining social cohesion. The acquisition […]

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Kıbrıs 21.01.2026 09:10

As usual, Republic feigns ignorance of exploitation

By Efi Xanthou It has become tiresome to listen to the cheap excuses of Cypriot authorities for their ineffective handling of illegal activities and criminal elements in our country. Look at what happened with the human trafficking case in Ayia Napa. The UK’s Channel 4 broadcasts an investigative report that had been in preparation for […]

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Kıbrıs 21.01.2026 09:03

Why Norway doesn’t try to entertain hikers

For hikers arriving from places that rely on constant visual reward or curated experiences, this can feel unsettling at first. But the absence of entertainment is not a flaw in Norway’s hiking culture. It is the point. Norway works precisely because it does not try to fill the space for you. The landscape offers space, […]

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Kıbrıs 21.01.2026 08:48

Over 1,000 lambs and goats burned in Meniko fire

More than 1,000 newborn sheep and goats were killed in a fire that broke out on a sheep and goat farm in Meniko on Tuesday evening, police said on Wednesday. The fire broke out at around 7pm. Police are examining the cause of the fire and have since launched an investigation into the case.

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Kıbrıs 21.01.2026 08:38

High mountain passes and technical sections in Pyrenean trekking

Pass classifications and difficulty levels Pyrenean passes range from straightforward trail crossings to technical routes requiring scrambling skills and comfort with exposure. The elevation of passes varies from relatively low crossings around 1,500 meters to high alpine cols exceeding 2,800 meters. Elevation alone doesn’t determine difficulty—some high passes follow maintained trails, while lower routes may […]

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Kıbrıs 21.01.2026 08:34

Today’s weather: Outcast with brisk winds

On Wednesday, the weather will be overwhelmingly cloudy. Temperatures are expected to rise to up to 12 degrees Celsius inland, around 15 degrees on the coast and around 4 degrees in the higher mountains. Light to moderate winds will blow north- to southeast at up to 4 Beaufort and strengthen to up to 5 Beaufort […]

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Kıbrıs 21.01.2026 08:25

Trump row over Greenland and ‘Board of Peace’ initiative delays Ukraine postwar deal

European opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to acquire Greenland and his proposed “Board of Peace” initiative has disrupted plans for an economic support package for postwar Ukraine, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. A planned announcement of an $800 billion prosperity plan to be agreed between Ukraine, Europe and the U.S. at the […]

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Kıbrıs 21.01.2026 08:16

Arsenal cruise at the San Siro as Tottenham close in on last-16 place

Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal both strengthened their Champions League positions on Tuesday night with authoritative victories, as the penultimate round of league-phase fixtures continued to clarify the race for automatic qualification to the last 16. Tottenham Hotspur shrugged off mounting domestic pressure with a composed 2–0 win over Borussia Dortmund in north London, a result […]

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Kıbrıs 21.01.2026 08:03

Commuter train derails near Barcelona two days after high-speed train collision; driver dead, four badly injured

A commuter train derailed after a containment wall fell on the track due to heavy rain near the Spanish city of Barcelona, killing the driver and seriously injuring four passengers, a fire brigade official said. The accident occurred just two days after a high-speed train collision and derailment near Adamuz in the southern Córdoba province […]

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Kıbrıs 21.01.2026 07:50

Cyprus talent drive targets US, UK and Greece in 2026

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced that the Minds in Cyprus programme will return this year with an expanded international footprint, building on strong early momentum in attracting highly skilled Cypriots back to the country. The chamber said the initiative, which was first launched in 2025 as part of the government’s […]

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Kıbrıs 21.01.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business News: tourism, betting, Eurobank, transport hackathon, ECOFIN

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Tuesday presented the programme of the Cyprus Presidency of the European Union Council during the first meeting of EU finance ministers in Brussels under Cyprus’ term. “A self-reliant union open to the world is the slogan of our presidency,” Keravnos said. “Guided by this slogan, we are committed to delivering […]

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