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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 14:34

Larnaca mayor, parties demand action on organised crime

Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras led the outrage on Monday after a mass brawl which saw weapons drawn and shots fired took place in the town’s centre on Saturday, with political parties calling on the government to take action on organised crime. Vyras told television channel Ant1 that he has “been concerned about developments surrounding organised […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 14:22

Cyprus investment funds sector aims for qualitative growth in 2026

Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) president Maria Panayiotou on Monday released a statement setting out the organisation’s priorities for 2026. Panayiotou pointed to quality growth “in an environment of heightened regulatory requirements, technological transformation and intensifying international competition”. She explained that in recent years Cyprus “has not limited itself to creating an institutional framework to […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 14:05

Cyprus consumer prices rise marginally in December

Inflation in Cyprus remained subdued in December 2025, with the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices showing only marginal annual growth and a monthly decline, according to the state statistical service (Cystat). According to the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices for December 2025, consumer prices rose by 0.1 per cent compared with December 2024, while recording […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 14:02

Large colony of rare bats spotted in Troodos cave

A large colony of rare bats has been discovered in Troodos cave, the Forestry Department said on Monday. In a post on Facebook, the department said the discovery of the Rhinolophus Euryale bats in Troodos’ national forest park during the winter season “sends optimistic messages regarding the survival of the specific species on our island”. […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 13:53

Three charged after clashes following Apoel-Apollon match

Three people were charged on Monday in connection with violence that broke out following Sunday’s Apollon v Apoel football match at Limassol’s Alphamega stadium. Two Apoel supporters, aged 23 and 25, were arrested after clashes outside the stadium and appeared in court on Monday. They were charged in writing and released pending trial. The court […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 13:49

Israel and UK lead Cyprus tourism surge in December

Cyprus record a sharp rise in tourist arrivals in December 2025, driven primarily by visitors from Israel and the United Kingdom, according to data released on Monday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Tourist arrivals reached 156,959 in December 2025, up from 133,063 a year earlier, marking an 18.0 per cent increase and confirming a […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 13:37

Man remanded for eight days over attempted murder

A 33-year-old man was remanded in custody for eight days by the Larnaca district court on Monday for the attempted murder of another man in Tersefanou. The suspect faces charges of attempted murder, acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm, burglary, assault and psychological harassment. Police said they were alerted at around 7.15am by a […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 13:30

Movie trivia to blow your mind

It has been scientifically proven that it is impossible for Lord of the Rings fans to watch the scene where Aragorn kicks the orc helmet without declaring to anyone within shouting distance that Viggo Mortensen actually broke his toe. Film fans just looooooove their fun facts and their behind-the-scenes trivia! So, here’s some more that […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 12:49

Christodoulides to address European Parliament

President Nikos Christodoulides is to address the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday, outlining the Cypriot government’s priorities for its six-month term as the holder of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency. On Monday, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said that Christodoulides’ speech “will be based on the European responsibility assumed by the Republic […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 12:33

Cyprus heralds one million kilograms of batteries recycled

More than one million kilograms of batteries have been recycled in Cyprus since 2009, according to figures released by the Cyprus waste management association on Monday. The organisation said total collections have reached 1,021,719 kilograms since it began operating, marking a milestone in efforts to divert hazardous waste from landfills. In 2025 alone, 91,111 kilograms […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 12:29

First lady is ‘attempting to silence and intimidate’ online activist, lawyer says

First lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides’ demands that online activist Nicoletta Tsikkinis take down social media posts about her is “an attempt to silence and intimidate a critical voice”, Tsikkinis’ lawyer Pambos Ioannides said on Monday. He told the Cyprus News Agency that he will respond to the first lady’s letter and “provide a detailed explanation”, […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 12:08

Police chief meets Europol official as Cyprus advances reform agenda

The leadership of Cyprus’ police and the European Union agency for law enforcement (Europol) convened on Monday, underscoring Cyprus’ push to strengthen cooperation with European partners as it modernises its response to serious and organised crime. The day’s meeting brought together police chief Themistos Arnaoutis and Borja Barbosa de Miquel, secretary of the Europol management […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 11:56

Iran to consider lifting internet ban; state TV hacked

Iran may lift its internet blackout in a few days, a senior parliament member said on Monday, after authorities shut communications while they used massive force to crush protests in the worst domestic unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. In the latest sign of weakness in the authorities’ control, state television appeared to be hacked […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 11:54

Ayia Napa aims for year-round tourism with winter swimming festival

Ayia Napa is using international festivals that promote its hospitality and landscape to establish itself as a year-round destination, according to Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou. Addressing the 3rd Ayia Napa International Winter Swimming Festival at Makronissos beach, Ioannou described the event as a well-established fixture in the municipality’s sporting and cultural calendar. He said its […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 11:49

PizzaExpress Cyprus ranked second worldwide for record dough balls sales

PizzaExpress Cyprus has once again proven its excellence on the global stage, proudly securing second place worldwide among all PizzaExpress franchises for record-breaking sales of the limited-edition Dough Balls over October–November 2025. This outstanding achievement highlights the continued passion and loyalty of PizzaExpress Cyprus customers, as well as the dedication of its teams across the […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 11:45

Cyprus housing lender plans NPL sale as part of new strategy

The Cyprus Housing Finance Corporation (HFO) is expected to become fully independent from state-owned Cyprus asset management company Kedipes by the summer of 2026, according to its general director Christoforos Kaplanis. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), he also said that the organisation’s broader technological upgrade is due for completion within 2027. At the […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 11:40

Erhurman hopes for ‘concrete results’ from Holguin’s next visit

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Monday said he is hoping for United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin’s next visit to the island to “yield concrete results aimed at creating the atmosphere for a solution”. He wrote in a post on social media that the negotiation process has not been “frozen”, and that “technical-level discussions […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 11:37

Record Nicosia Marathon numbers put event on global running map

The Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon was a resounding success and attracted record participation, confirming its position as the capital’s major sporting event and a rapidly growing institution with a clear vision to establish itself as the annual benchmark for Nicosia. With the slogan “The Capital Race”, the Marathon showcased its character as the race […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 11:31

Innovation must be paired with sound risk management, says CBC governor

Patsalides highlights AI risks, changing financial landscape, economic resilience The landscape of financial services in Cyprus has changed significantly over the last decade, Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides said on Monday. In his opening address at fintech forum taking place in Nicosia, Patsalides stated that the domestic economy of Cyprus continues to […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 11:17

Number of cases of influenza A stabilises with signs of decline

The number of hospital admissions for Influenza A appears to have stabilised, with early signs of a decline in new cases, state health services organisation (Okypy) spokesman Charalambos Charilaou said on Monday. He told the Cyprus News Agency that data from Cyprus’s accident and emergency departments shows that the number of cases is beginning to […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 11:04

Pilakoutas Group marks 20-year Nissan collaboration with two unique offers

Pilakoutas Group is celebrating 20 years of collaboration with Nissan with a unique offer on two of the most popular models in the range. This is a limited-time anniversary promotion that combines attractive prices, rich equipment and immediate availability, offering substantial benefits to prospective buyers. As part of this campaign, the Nissan Juke is now […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 10:42

Three more arrests as police probe fatal stabbing in Peyia

The police have arrested three additional men aged 34, 31 and 25 as part of the investigation into the fatal stabbing of a 41-year-old man in Peyia, bringing the total number of arrests in the case to four. A 30-year-old man, the victim’s nephew, remains in custody under an eight-day remand after allegedly admitting to […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 10:35

Eurobank’s year-end momentum carries into 2026

Eurobank closed 2025 and entered January 2026 with a dense run of awards, strategic moves, research insights and community actions, offering a snapshot of a bank positioning itself for the next growth cycle in Cyprus while widening its regional footprint. Over the last two months, the bank combined recognition for performance with tangible initiatives across […]

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Kıbrıs 19.01.2026 10:28

Anastasiades says he offered advice to Christodoulides after corruption video release

Former president Nicos Anastasiades said he offered advice to his successor Nikos Christodoulides following the publication of a video which alleged campaign finance lawbreaking on the part of Christodoulides and his associates. “I spoke, I expressed my regret to him, but I also suggested some things which would help reduce tensions,” he said during a […]

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