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Kıbrıs 08.02.2026 10:33

Five arrested during island-wide police operations

Police arrested five people on Saturday night as part of island-wide operations aimed at preventing serious criminal activity, maintaining public order and boosting public safety. In a statement issued on Sunday, police said their presence across Cyprus overnight was intensified, with organised patrols carried out at key locations in urban areas. As a result of […]

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Kıbrıs 08.02.2026 10:30

How bee brains are shaping next-generation computer chips

Bees navigate their surroundings with astonishing precision. Their brains are now inspiring the design of tiny, low-power chips that could one day guide miniature robots and sensors. By Tom Cassauwers When a bee leaves the nest, it already has its own version of a GPS in its head. By analysing patterns in the sky and […]

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Kıbrıs 08.02.2026 10:28

Police arrest 27-year-old suspect after car chase

Police arrested a 27-year-old wanted in connection with burglaries and thefts in Larnaca on Saturday afternoon following a pursuit that involved the discharge of a firearm. According to the police communications branch, at around 4pm officers located a vehicle reported stolen in the Livadia area of Larnaca. When the driver became aware of the police […]

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Kıbrıs 08.02.2026 10:23

Three injured in early-morning crash on Limassol–Nicosia motorway

Three people were taken to Nicosia General Hospital in the early hours of Sunday following a road collision on the motorway. According to a police statement, a patrol vehicle carrying two police officers was parked in the emergency lane of the Limassol–Nicosia motorway, near the GSP stadium, as part of traffic checks and road safety […]

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Kıbrıs 08.02.2026 10:20

Dust in atmosphere until Sunday afternoon

A weak low-pressure system is affecting the area, while thin dust will remain in the atmosphere until the afternoon, the Meteorological Service said on Sunday. During the day, increased mid- and high-level cloud cover will be observed. Winds will blow mainly south to southwesterly, light to moderate, while the sea will be slightly rough. Temperatures […]

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Kıbrıs 08.02.2026 10:20

Trump backs Nexstar-Tegna merger, says big TV networks need more competition

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday publicly backed a proposed merger between local television station operator Nexstar Media NXST.O and its smaller rival Tegna TGNA.N. “We need more competition against THE ENEMY, the Fake News National TV Networks,” Trump wrote in a social media post. “GET THAT DEAL DONE!” Nexstar last year proposed a $3.54 […]

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Kıbrıs 08.02.2026 10:05

Japan’s Takaichi aims for blizzard of votes in rare winter election

Japanese voters trudged through snow on Sunday to cast their ballots in an election predicted to hand Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a resounding win, though record dumps in some parts of the country snarled traffic and could dent turnout. The conservative coalition of Takaichi, the nation’s first female leader, is on track to win around […]

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Kıbrıs 08.02.2026 09:00

Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting February 2: There is an urgent need for immediate strengthening of human resources and international promotion of Cyprus as a tourist destination, according to Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) president Thanos Michaelides. These two factors, he explained, are “the key pillars of sustainable development […]

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Kıbrıs 08.02.2026 09:00

Why Cyprus needs its cats and dogs

They sit beside us at café tables, follow us down village streets, sleep near our restaurants, homes and hotels Cyprus has a complicated relationship with animals. Stray cats curl up outside bakeries. Dogs wait patiently in car parks. Volunteers stretch themselves thin, feeding, rescuing, worrying. It’s sad. It’s uncomfortable. And it’s something many people would […]

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Kıbrıs 08.02.2026 09:00

Mandelson now faces the prospect of many years in prison

Peter Mandelson is likely to be charged with offences of misconduct in public office (MiPO) for leaking highly sensitive market information he received as a UK cabinet minister in the government of Gordon Brown in June 2009. Mandelson is also alleged to have conspired with Epstein to get a New York banker to threaten the […]

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Kıbrıs 08.02.2026 08:30

Tales from the Coffeeshop: The CyBC poll that asked all the wrong questions

THE HEAVILY advertised opinion poll commissioned by CyBC and presented on the same evening that Prezniktwo gave his ‘state of the union’ address was one of the weirdest ever, featuring some really silly questions. Titled ‘Parliamentary Elections 2026: 40th Pancyprian Survey of Political Culture and Electoral Behaviour,’ it asked questions that had nothing to do […]

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Kıbrıs 08.02.2026 08:30

Hims & Hers’ $49 weight-loss pill jolts everyone, except its stock

Hims & Hers sent a shockwave through the pharmaceutical industry on Thursday with its announcement of a weight-loss pill with a $49-a-month introductory price. Its shares ended down anyway. That pattern is nothing new for investors in the compounding company, an upstart competitor to established drugmakers that became a momentum-stock darling before entering into a […]

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Kıbrıs 08.02.2026 08:00

Our View: Christodoulides should beware following Makarios’ deluded path

The first of President Nikos Christodoulides’ five priorities in 2026, according to Thursday’s televised address was “outward-looking foreign policy, strong defence and security”. Presumably, these are under the same heading because a strong defence, theoretically, increases influences in foreign affairs. Great emphasis was placed on foreign policy, as the president’s unrelenting efforts to present Cyprus […]

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Kıbrıs 08.02.2026 08:00

Roblox forecasts strong annual bookings as gaming platform momentum grows; shares jump

Roblox forecast fiscal 2026 bookings above Wall Street expectations on Thursday, signaling another year of strong growth in player spending and engagement as the videogame platform aggressively looks to capture 10% of the global gaming market. Shares of the company jumped around 23 per cent in extended trading. Amid strong competition for user attention and […]

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Kıbrıs 08.02.2026 07:30

UK house prices rise by most since November 2024, Halifax says

British house prices rose by the most in more than a year in January, mortgage lender Halifax said on Friday, adding to signs of a recovery in the housing market after finance minister Rachel Reeves’ budget in late November. The 0.7 per cent month-on-month increase was the biggest since November 2024, following a 0.5 per […]

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Kıbrıs 08.02.2026 07:00

Amazon sees 50% boost to capital spending this year, shares tumble

Amazon on Thursday projected a surge of more than 50 per cent in capital expenditures this year, joining its peers in a spending spree to build out artificial-intelligence infrastructure, and sending its shares down 11.5 per cent in after-hours trading. As the shares sputtered on news that Amazon would be pumping $200 billion into boosting […]

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Kıbrıs 08.02.2026 04:25

A social media reset of politics

In the Cypriot space, have social media influencers come into their own, setting the agenda for political discourse? Yes and no, say experts we spoke to. But there’s no doubt they’re having an impact on what gets talked about, and on real-world events as well. Meantime the political world scrambles to keep up. The ‘Videogate’ […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 19:42

Shrek the Musical: a production of misfits and acceptance

Green ogres, princesses and faraway kingdoms are coming to life at The Heritage Private School as its drama and music departments present Shrek the Musical. The production on February 27 and 28, with over 30 students, is a charming, comic fairy tale sharing messages on misfits, identity and self-worth. “This show is a celebration of […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 19:07

Gyokeres double as Arsenal outclass Sunderland to extend lead

Arsenal sealed a comfortable 3-0 win over Sunderland on the back of a Viktor Gyokeres double to extend their advantage at the top of the Premier League table to nine points on Saturday, turning up the pressure on Manchester City ahead of their trip to Liverpool. Sunderland’s well-drilled defence frustrated Arsenal for the majority of the first […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 18:10

Top 3 high-growth cryptos that could lead 2026 gains

As the crypto market positions itself for the next major expansion, investors are looking beyond single narratives and toward assets with diverse growth drivers. Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Solana (SOL) attract attention with their deep roots in the market. On the other hand, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is emerging as a utility-focused newcomer, combining early-stage momentum, […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 17:59

Protesters in Milan denounce impact of Olympics on environment

Thousands of people took to the streets of Milan on Saturday in a protest over housing costs and environmental concerns on the first full day of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The march, organised by grassroots unions, housing‑rights groups and social centre community activists, is seeking to highlight what activists call an increasingly unsustainable city […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 17:10

Urban greenery boosted with tree planting at Kaloyeros river

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou on Saturday planted trees near Nicosia’s Kaloyeros river, saying that “actions such as this send a substantial message for the protection of the environment”. “Urban greenery is no longer just an aesthetic element, but a critical tool for adapting to climate change, as trees contribute to reducing extreme temperatures, improving air […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 17:02

US plans meeting for Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ in Washington on February 19

The White House is planning the first leaders meeting for President Donald Trump’s so-called “Board of Peace” in relation to Gaza on February 19, Axios reported on Friday, citing a U.S. official and diplomats from four countries that are on the board. The plans for the meeting, which would also be a fundraising conference for […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 16:58

Public wage systems should benefit society

The relationship between wage levels in the broader public sector and economic growth is of particular interest. Academic literature confirms the view that comparatively low wages increase the risk of corruption, but, at the same time, presents a more complex picture. Low remuneration for public and semi‑public employees, relative to the private sector, tends to […]

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