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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 12:15

Cypriots told to avoid all travel to Iran as protests sweep nation

The foreign ministry on Friday reiterated its advisory against all travel to Iran as anti-government protests in the country continued and intensified. It said Cypriots have been advised against all travel to Iran since August 5, 2024, and that those who find themselves in the country “are advised to remain vigilant and closely monitor developments […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 12:13

Pressure on Cyprus to safeguard EU fishing laws during presidency

As Cyprus takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, Oceana is urging the island nation to secure decades of progress on rebuilding fisheries and to pursue ocean health as a strategic pillar for EU security, climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods. Oceana is the largest international advocacy organisation focused solely on […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 12:09

How online newspapers balance advertising, trust, and reader experience

For nearly eight decades, newspapers have served as a steady source of information for readers navigating political change, economic shifts, and everyday life. While the medium has evolved, from print to digital, from morning editions to 24/7 updates, the core responsibility has remained the same: to inform without bias and to maintain the trust of […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 12:00

Guest recipes with Yvoni Nicolaidou

Mango and Salmon salad Fresh, vibrant and beautifully balanced, this mango and salmon salad is a true celebration of colour, texture and flavour. It brings together an array of wholesome, naturally rich ingredients that complement one another in the most refreshing way. The buttery tenderness of cooked salmon pairs wonderfully with the tropical sweetness of […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 11:58

Jumbo Cyprus sales rise 8 per cent as retailer reports solid year of growth

Cyprus contributed to another solid year for Greek retailer Jumbo Group in 2025, as the company reported full-year sales growth of 7.22 per cent despite significant supply-chain disruptions in Greece and internationally. For most of the year, performance remained strong. Over the January–November period, group sales were running at close to 8 per cent year […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 11:47

Limassol and Famagusta hospitals to install PV systems

Photovoltaic panels will be installed in the parking areas of Famagusta and Limassol general hospitals within 2027, after a contract was signed on Friday between the state health services organisation (Okypy) and the electricity authority (EAC). “A photovoltaic system with a capacity of approximately 2.7 megawatts can be developed at the Limassol general hospital and […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 11:37

Cyprus sets out shipping priorities for EU Council Presidency

The priorities of Cyprus’ upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the shipping sector were discussed this week during a meeting between the Cyprus Union of Shipowners (CUS) and President Nikos Christodoulides at the presidential palace. According to a statement, the Union’s delegation, led by president Polys V. Hajioannou and vice president […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 11:24

‘The president of the republic remains personally exposed’

Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou on Friday called for President Nikos Christodoulides’ to dismiss his chief of staff Charalambos Charalambous after a video alleging campaign finance lawbreaking on the part of Christodoulides, Charalambous and associates was widely shared on social media. He said his party “calls for the immediate dismissal of [Charalambous] and his removal from […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 11:02

Explosive devices thrown at Limassol home

Investigations are underway to identify a suspect accused of throwing a firecracker at a house in the Ayios Tychonas area of Limassol in the early hours of Friday morning. According to police, the incident occurred at around 1.50am when an unknown individual attacked the house with fireworks and an incendiary object that went off in […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 10:37

Poaching incident reported in Nicosia

Police and the game and fauna service on Friday said they are investigating a case of poaching in Nisou. Officers were sent to the area shortly before 9pm on Tuesday following information that individuals were illegally in possession of firearms. At the scene, officers located two men aged 41 and a third aged 57 and […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 10:28

Govt repeats denials over Christodoulides donation video

Responses from government officials came thick and fast on Friday morning after a video alleging campaign finance lawbreaking on the part of President Nikos Christodoulides and his associates was widely shared on social media. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis appeared on Sigma TV early on Friday morning, saying that despite what was alleged in the video […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 10:26

Hundreds of thousands without power as Storm Goretti hits France, Britain

Strong winds battered France and Britain on Friday as Storm Goretti hit northern Europe, leaving hundreds of thousands of households without power. In France, some 380,000 households lost power, mostly in the Normandy region and in Brittany, the Enedis power provider said. Overnight, wind gusts of over 150 kph (93 mph) were registered in France’s […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 10:26

Martinelli apologises after pushing injured Bradley

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli apologised to injured Liverpool right back Conor Bradley after trying to push him off the pitch near the end of the 0-0 draw on Thursday. Bradley fell awkwardly near the touchline in stoppage time and Martinelli clearly thought he was time-wasting, throwing the ball at him before manhandling him. Liverpool’s players […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 10:17

Tournament chiefs admit errors over worst-ever viral wildcard

Tournament organisers in Nairobi said they made a mistake in granting a wildcard entry to a player whose struggles with the basics of tennis went viral on social media. Hajar Abdelkader, competing under an Egyptian flag, lost 6-0 6-0 to German world number 1,026 Lorena Schaedel in 37 minutes at an International Tennis Federation (ITF) […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 10:00

Behind-the-scenes exhibition wraps up International Nicosia Festival

What happens in the few minutes before an artist steps onto the stage? And what remains on their face and body immediately after the final bow, when the performance has ended, but the intensity still lingers? These unseen, transitional moments are captured in Peras, the photography exhibition by Nikolas Louka, presented by the International Nicosia […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 09:47

When power challenges international law

The recent military intervention by the United States in Venezuela, involving the use of armed force on the territory of a sovereign state and the arrest of its incumbent head of state, is not merely another episode of international tension. It is an event with serious legal implications, capable of undermining fundamental principles of international […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 09:30

The day Cyprus gets divorced

This weekend could be your last as a married couple, Cyprus! Okay, that sounds a bit shocking. And most of you have absolutely no cause for alarm. But some do… Perhaps you’re planning a late lunch on Ledra tomorrow. A slow drive up to Kakopetria on Sunday. Maybe a quiet wander through the old town, […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 09:05

Russia says it fired an Oreshnik hypersonic missile at Ukraine in retaliation to the alleged strike on Putin’s residence

The Russian military said on Friday that it had fired its hypersonic Oreshnik missile at a target in Ukraine as part of what it said was a massive overnight strike on energy facilities and drone manufacturing sites there. The Defence Ministry said in a statement that the strike was a response to an attempted Ukrainian […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 08:39

Yellow weather warning issued for strong winds

The met office on Friday issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds. The warning will be in effect between 8am and 10pm, with winds expected to reach as high as seven or eight on the Beaufort scale – between 50 and 74 kilometres per hour.

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 08:30

Turkey rejects references to ‘invasion’ and ‘occupation’ at EU presidency opening

Turkish foreign ministry spokesman Oncu Keceli on Thursday night said his country’s government “rejects” the use of terms including “occupation”, “invasion”, and “division” during speeches made at Wednesday night’s opening ceremony of Cyprus’ six-month term as the holder of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency. “These terms are in no way compatible with […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 08:14

With tension high in Minnesota, border agent shoots two in Oregon traffic stop

Tensions over U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown rose across the United States after the second shooting involving immigration officers in two days, deepening rifts between state and federal officials over how and why the shootings occurred. Protests intensified in Minnesota following Wednesday’s fatal shooting of a 37-year-old mother by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 08:12

Today’s weather: Snow expected in Troodos

Snow is expected to fall in the Troodos mountains on Friday, with rain, storms, and high winds forecast in lower ground, and hailstones possible. Temperatures are expected to rise to 15 degrees Celsius inland and on the west and north coasts, 17 degrees Celsius on the south and east coasts, and a chilly three degrees […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 08:09

Iran’s rulers face legitimacy crisis amid spreading unrest (V)

With Iran’s anti-government unrest evolving rapidly and foreign pressure mounting, the clerical establishment appears unable, for now, to tackle what has become a crisis of legitimacy at the heart of the Islamic Republic. The demonstrations, which began in Tehran last month, have spread to all of Iran’s 31 provinces but have yet to reach the […]

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Kıbrıs 09.01.2026 07:50

Cyprus tourism boosted by online rental bookings

Cyprus recorded nearly 2 million guest nights in short-term rentals during the second quarter of 2025, according to Eurostat, highlighting continued growth in platform-based tourism across the European Union. Eurostat reported that guests spent 398.1 million nights across the EU in short-term rental accommodation between July and September 2025, with bookings made through platforms such […]

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