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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 18:13

Over 600 Cypriots seek repatriation under state brain gain plan

More than 600 Cypriot nationals living abroad have expressed interest in returning to work in Cyprus under a government incentive plan, MPs athe the House finance committee heard on Monday. The plan, part of a talent repatriation initiative announced by the president, offers tax incentives and other measures to encourage skilled workers and Cypriots living […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 18:10

Top 3 Altcoins below $3 set to skyrocket by 2027

Crypto investors are already positioning for the 2026 to 2027 cycle. Large caps continue to lead liquidity, but many traders are looking for asymmetric growth that comes from smaller altcoins. Several familiar names under $3 still hold community interest, yet their structural limitations are becoming more visible. A new crypto, Mutuum Finance (MUTM), is emerging […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 18:07

Manchester City boost injury-hit defence with Guehi signing

Manchester City have signed England centre back Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace on a five-and-a-half-year contract, the Premier League club said on Monday, as they look to close the gap on leaders Arsenal in the title race. Financial details were not disclosed, but British media reported that the deal to sign the 25-year-old international – […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 17:44

Russia gleeful at Trump-Europe split over Greenland, but also has concerns

Russia is watching with glee as U.S. President Donald Trump’s drive to acquire Greenland widens splits with Europe even though his moves could have serious security ramifications for Moscow, which covets its own presence in the Arctic. The Kremlin said Trump would go down in history if he took control of Greenland, an autonomous Danish […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 17:15

Poll shows video knocks president’s popularity

A video alleging campaign finance lawbreaking by President Nikos Christodoulides and his associates has left a bitter aftertaste among the majority of the public, hurting the president’s ratings, a poll published on Monday found. The survey was carried out in the immediate aftermath of the release of the video, purportedly showing that friends and associates […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 17:02

Record snow fall in Russian far east sows fun, frustration and massive drifts

The biggest snow fall in 60 years on Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula created vast drifts several metres tall that blocked building entrances and buried cars, according to Reuters visuals and weather monitoring stations. In some areas more than 2 m (6.5 feet) of snow has fallen in the first half of January after 3.7 […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 16:59

Road works to disrupt Limassol motorway in coming weeks

Short-term traffic disruptions are expected on the Limassol to Nicosia motorway over the coming weeks, the public works department announced on Monday, as crews install electronic signage and conduct overnight road marking. On Tuesday, between 9am and 5pm, workers will continue installing electronic variable message signs on a section of the motorway before the Ayios […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 16:45

Christodoulides calls Danish PM as EU weighs Greenland response

President Nikos Christodoulides held an extensive telephone conversation on Monday with Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen amid escalating tensions between the EU and the United States over Greenland. An extraordinary European Council will be held on Thursday in Brussels to discuss an EU response and renewed tariff threats from US president Donald Trump, which was […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 16:45

What matters on the Camino after the first 100 kilometers

Everything feels new enough to demand attention. After that point, something changes. The route doesn’t suddenly become easier or deeper, but different things start to matter. What felt important at the beginning fades, and what you barely noticed at first moves to the foreground. Understanding this shift helps explain why people experience the Camino so […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 16:32

Demetra Holdings continues buyback programme with fresh purchases

Demetra Holdings Plc repurchased 5,600 of its own shares on January 16, 2026, through the Cyprus Investment & Securities Corp Ltd (CISCO), the company announced on Monday. According to the announcement, the buyback was conducted under the authority granted by the annual general meeting of June 24, 2025. All shares were purchased at €1.56 per […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 16:19

Medical needs are met for vast majority of children in Cyprus

At only 0.6 per cent, Cyprus is among the countries with the lowest share of children with unmet medical needs in Europe, the European statistical service (Eurostat) said on Monday. In 2024, the average rate of children aged up to 16 with unmet medical needs stood at 3.4 per cent within the EU. Finland at, […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 16:14

Morocco banish any doubts about ability to host 2030 World Cup

Morocco’s successful staging of the Africa Cup of Nations means there should be no scepticism about its ability to co-host the World Cup with Portugal and Spain in 2030, even if Sunday’s final was clouded by a walk-off and defeat for the home team. Impressive stadiums, easy transportation links and a well-established tourism infrastructure ensured […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 16:13

Djokovic reaches 100th Australian Open match win in hunt for 25th Grand Slam

Novak Djokovic began his hunt for a record 25th Grand Slam title with a 6-3 6-2 6-2 win over unseeded Spaniard Pedro Martinez in the Australian Open first round on Monday, the Serb easing pre-tournament concerns about his fitness with a sparkling display. Doubts had been raised about Djokovic’s preparedness for the major he has […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 16:12

HIO warns of SMS scam targeting Gesy beneficiaries

A warning over the continuing sending of malicious text messages to Gesy beneficiaries was sent by the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) on Monday, urging recipients to ignore and delete them immediately. The HIO said similar warnings were issued last November and again in December, yet the scam persists. The messages falsely claim to originate from […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 15:37

Kanika to build €53 million hotel on Sodap coastal site

Wine cooperative Sodap shareholders approved, by an overwhelming majority, the long-term rental of the organisation’s coastal plot in Kato Paphos, clearing the way for the construction of a five-star hotel by Kanika. The decision was taken during a general meeting that featured moments of tension and controversy, though these did not alter the final outcome, […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 15:30

Cyprus’ four-legged therapists

Once considered simple companions, pets are increasingly being recognised as partners in health. Dogs, cats and even goldfish are credited with lowering blood pressure, easing loneliness and encouraging exercise. From hospitals studying therapy dogs to cafés rewriting their house rules, the world has started to treat animal affection as more than a luxury, as an […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 15:25

What people overthink about hiking in Austria, and what actually matters

Many assume they need detailed planning, precise itineraries, and a careful strategy to “do it right.” In reality, most of that mental effort is unnecessary. Hiking in Austria works because the system absorbs mistakes, indecision, and changes of plan without punishing you for them. What matters is much simpler than people think, and what people […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 15:19

Why the Dolomites are less complicated than they appear

But once you arrive and step onto the trails, the experience quickly proves otherwise. The region is built around a practical, well-structured system that supports hikers at every level. The scenery may be dramatic, but the walking itself is clear, manageable, and far less complicated than many people expect. Here is a realistic look at […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 15:12

Eurobank repurchases over 1.9 million shares in latest buyback round

Eurobank S.A. repurchased 1,924,116 of its own shares on the Athens Stock Exchange between January 12, 2026 and January 16, 2026, as part of its ongoing Share Buyback Programme, the bank announced on Monday. The programme, approved by the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on October 22, 2025, continues the previous buyback of Eurobank Holdings […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 15:06

Trump links Greenland threat to Nobel Peace Prize snub, EU eyes trade retaliation

U.S. President Donald Trump linked his drive to take control of Greenland to his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize, saying he no longer thought “purely of Peace” as the row over the island on Monday threatened to reignite a trade war with Europe. Trump has intensified his push to wrest sovereignty over Greenland […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 14:54

Old calendarists mark Epiphany in Zygi

Old calendarists in Cyprus marked Epiphany on Monday with the traditional blessing of the waters at Zygi harbour in Larnaca. The ceremony was led by Bishop Yerasimos of Kition and drew clergy, youth groups and hundreds of old calendarists from across Cyprus. Epiphany commemorates the baptism of Christ and is traditionally marked by the casting […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 14:46

President, foreign minister express sorrow over Spanish train collision

Cyprus’ president and foreign minister on Monday expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with Spain after a deadly collision between two high speed trains in the southern province of Cordoba killed at least 39 people and injured more than 150. President Nikos Christodoulides said he was “deeply saddened by the tragedy near Adamuz”, extending heartfelt condolences […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 14:42

Fewer Cypriot students combine work and study compared to EU peers

Cyprus recorded lower participation of young people in employment during formal education than the European Union average in 2024, according to a Eurostat report utilising comparative data on labour status among those aged 15 to 29. In Cyprus, 17.9 per cent of young people in formal education were employed, while 3.3 per cent were unemployed […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 14:36

Dozens missing after massive Karachi mall fire, 19 killed

Pakistani firefighters began pulling bodies from the smouldering remains of a sprawling Karachi shopping mall on Monday where more than 60 people were still missing after a massive fire that killed at least 19 people. The fire started late on Saturday at Gul Plaza, which houses 1,200 shops in a multi-storey complex spread across an […]

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