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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 14:49

Thailand long-stay visa options for Muay Thai training in 2026: What paperwork actually gets approved

I coach in Bangkok, and the visa question comes up so often that it’s basically part of the warmup now. Somebody finishes their first week, starts feeling good, then hits me with the same line: “Kru, how do I stay longer to train?” That’s exactly why Muay Thai Visa Thailand (MTVT) exists—because training is the […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 14:42

Christodoulides and Mitsotakis discuss Cyprus problem ahead of Ankara talks

President Nikos Christodoulides spoke by telephone with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday as Athens and Nicosia step up coordination on the Cyprus issue ahead of Mitsotakis’ meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. According to a written statement by government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis, the two leaders exchanged views and assessed current […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 14:33

Thousands protest over Israeli President Herzog’s visit to Australia

Thousands gathered across Australia on Monday to protest over the arrival of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, who is on a multi-city trip aimed at expressing solidarity with Australia’s Jewish community following a deadly mass shooting last year. Herzog is visiting Australia this week following an invitation from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the aftermath […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 14:30

Kremlin says fuel situation in Cuba is critical, accuses US of ‘suffocating’ island

The Kremlin said on Monday that the fuel situation in Cuba, which has unveiled a plan to protect essential services and ration fuel, was critical and that U.S. attempts to “suffocate” the island’s economy were causing many difficulties. Cuba detailed its plans to navigate the deepening crisis on Friday as the communist-run government dug in […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 14:26

53 migrants dead or missing after boat capsizes off Libya

Fifty-three migrants, including two babies, were dead or missing after a rubber boat carrying 55 people capsised off the coast of Libya, the International Organisation for Migration said on Monday. The boat departed from Zawiya on Thursday and then overturned off Zuwara on Friday, the IOM said in a statement, citing the survivors. Zawiya and […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 14:16

Jumbo shareholders approve €0.50 per share extraordinary payout

Retail group Jumbo S.A. has announced that shareholders approved an extraordinary cash distribution of €0.50 per share during a general meeting held earlier this month. The payment corresponds to a total €67.18 million and comes from extraordinary reserves based on taxed and undistributed profits of the 2022 and 2023 financial years. After a 5 per […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 14:10

CFA Society Cyprus moves to bridge gap between academia and industry

CFA Society Cyprus is focusing on professional development, ethics and outreach in 2026, according to Constantinos Kourouyiannis, CFA, President of CFA Society Cyprus, who outlined the organisation’s priorities for the year. Kourouyiannis said the society “is guided by a clear vision: to advance the investment profession in Cyprus and empower its members to achieve their […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 14:07

Foody courier faces military court after accidentally crossing into the north

A Bangladeshi food delivery rider working in Nicosia is due to appear before a military court in the north after inadvertently crossing the divide while trying to deliver an order, his employer confirmed on Monday. Hasan Kibria, a motorcycle courier employed by Foody, crossed into the north on Thursday, January 29, after being misdirected by […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 13:58

‘Selective justice’ under scrutiny regarding Annie Alexui allegations

Questions over selective scrutiny within the justice system intensified on Monday, as lawyer Simos Angelides publicly lambasted the police’s handling of social media personality Annie Alexui’s allegations, contrasting swift action in the case of Phedonas Phedonos with apparent inertia involving other senior officials. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris at a press conference on Monday assured that […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 13:40

Cyprus trade deficit widens to €8 billion despite export surge

Cyprus closed 2025 with a wider trade deficit, as a sharp rise in exports in December failed to offset a notable drop in imports over the same month, according to foreign trade figures released on Monday. Specifically, the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) reported that the total imports of goods in December 2025 stood at €1.20 […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 13:34

Illegal restaurant shut in Paphos, four arrested

More than €20,000 in cash were seized during the raid of a restaurant in the old town of Paphos, which saw four people arrested on Sunday night. The police said that 65 people were located inside the premises operating illegally. The search resulted in the arrest of a 42-year-old man, who was allegedly managing the […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 13:30

Four documentaries to watch instead of Melania

Last week Amazon released its corporate bribe – excuse me, I meant documentary – featuring the United States’ First Lady Melania Trump. It could have been a heartwarming story about an immigrant coming to the US and living her dream, but talking positively about immigrants is not exactly encouraged in the Trump administration right now. […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 13:29

London event brings founders and investors closer to innovation networks

A joint technology and startup networking event was held in London last week, as non-profit organisation Cyprus Seeds and venture capital firm 33East brought together founders, researchers and investors to strengthen ties within the global Cypriot innovation community. The event marked the first joint initiative between Cyprus Seeds and 33East, signalling closer collaboration in their […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 13:29

Water cut risk looms after fault hits Larnaca desalination plant

A temporary reduction in the supply of water may be felt in Nicosia, Larnaca and Famagusta after a technical fault at the Larnaca desalination plant, the water development department cautioned on Monday. The problem occurred over the weekend and reduced the quantities of drinking water delivered to municipalities. The department affirmed efforts were under way […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 13:23

Cyta delivers two electric cars to Cyta & soeasy Rewards draw winners

On February 4, 2026, at Cyta’s Nicosia headquarters, the lucky winners of the Cyta & soeasy Rewards draw were handed the keys to two prize BYD electric cars. Winners Kostas Larkou and Mihaela Niculae received their brand new electric vehicles, from Cyta’s Consumer Market Marketing Director of Cyta, Elpida Michaiou, and left the Company’s headquarters […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 13:18

Fitiris dismisses claims he threatened to ‘behead’ Loizides

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris rejected claims that he threatened the Isotita union president, Nikos Loizides, in a phone call last week. Speaking during a press conference on Monday regarding organised crime and justice reform, Fitiris was asked to comment on Loizides’ public allegation that a senior cabinet figure threatened to “behead” him because of his […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 12:21

Oil prices fall as US-Iran nuclear talks ease supply fears

Oil prices fell more than 1 per cent on Monday as fears of a Middle East conflict eased after the US and Iran pledged to continue indirect talks about Tehran’s nuclear programme, calming worries about potential supply disruptions. Brent crude futures fell 84 cents, or 1.2 per cent, to $67.21 a barrel by 0747 GMT […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 12:10

Survivors dispute Greek coastguard account of fatal migrant shipwreck

Survivors of a shipwreck that killed 15 Afghan migrants off Greece last week said that the dinghy they were in did not change course or ram a coastguard vessel, contradicting the official account by authorities. Fifteen people died in the shipwreck off the island of Chios on February 3. Two dozen others, including 11 minors, […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 12:05

€40 million to be spent on Paralimni upgrade projects

The construction of a €6.7 million multi-storey car park in Paralimni dominates a list of projects set to get underway in 2026, its mayor said on Monday. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, mayor Giorgos Nikolettos described 2026 as a year of “development intensity” for the Paralimni-Deryneia municipality. He said projects of around €40 million […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 12:02

Okypy investigation into death of 42-year-old nears completion

Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of 42-year-old Georgia Christofi at Larnaca general hospital are close to being completed, state health organisation Okypy on Monday, a day after the patient died. “An investigation is underway to fully document the events, which is expected to be completed very soon,” Okypy spokesperson Charalambos Charilaou said. Christofi, […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 11:56

Shipping minister promotes Cyprus as ‘strategic bridge’ for EU

Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis carried out a working visit to Athens and Alexandria between February 4 and 9, as part of broader efforts to bolster the island’s maritime diplomacy in the region. According to a statement from the ministry released on Monday, the visit combined policy dialogue on decarbonisation with regional cooperation meetings ahead […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 11:40

Indian firms eye Cyprus as base for European expansion

The landscape of bilateral trade has shifted as Cyprus and India move toward a more structured era of economic cooperation, following a high-profile summit in Mumbai that engaged over 450 industry leaders. This gathering served as a catalyst for translating diplomatic goodwill into concrete commercial ventures across the technology, shipping, and financial sectors. According to […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 11:11

Videos expose torture inside Pyla casino

Investigation into an organised criminal syndicate have been intensified police said on Monday after uncovering a number of videos showing the torture of at least seven people inside a casino in Pyla. The footage, described in court as “shocking and degrading”, was found on two mobile phones belonging to a 48-year-old already on remand over […]

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Kıbrıs 09.02.2026 10:53

Government considers invitation to Board of Peace meeting

Cyprus’ invitation to the upcoming meeting of US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, set to take place in Washington on February 19, is currently being evaluated, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday. Speaking on CyBC radio, Letymbiotis said the government generally favoured Trump’s “peace plan for Gaza”, provided it remained within the framework […]

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