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Kıbrıs 04.02.2026 18:09

HIO announces changes to drug prices

The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) on Wednesday announced that it has proceeded with its annual adjustment of medication prices, resulting in changes to 291 medications, most of which have increased in price. “Due to the price update, changes are observed in [the] contribution II of certain medicines reimbursed by the General Health Insurance and thus, […]

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Kıbrıs 04.02.2026 18:05

Government accused of delaying special education reform

The House education committee on Wednesday met with members of disability organisations to discuss new legislation for special education, harshly criticising the government over its alleged inaction. “We need political will, not only from the executive branch, but also from the political parties and the House of Representatives, which is jointly responsible, to try to […]

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Kıbrıs 04.02.2026 17:57

XM’s CSR efforts show steady investment in wellbeing of Cyprus society

XM, with over 15 years of a strong international presence in online investment services, has established itself not only for its reliability and innovation but also for its consistent, tangible, and measurable commitment to society. Corporate Social Responsibility is an integral part of XM’s strategy, which systematically invests in people and communities, both in Cyprus […]

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Kıbrıs 04.02.2026 17:17

Starmer expresses regret over Mandelson, says ex-ambassador ‘lied repeatedly’

Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed regret on Wednesday for appointing Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington, saying the Labour veteran had created a “litany of deceit” about his ties to U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer gave way to a demand by the opposition Conservative Party that the government publish information on how Mandelson […]

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Kıbrıs 04.02.2026 17:07

House speaker lambasts police handling over Phedonos case

Disy president and House speaker Annita Demetriou said on Wednesday that her party would act “ruthlessly” if allegations against Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos are substantiated, while expressing sharp dissatisfaction with what she called a lack of clarity from police over the scope of their investigations. Taking on Omega TV, Demetriou stressed that despite the seriousness […]

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Kıbrıs 04.02.2026 17:00

Osak centres personal stories on World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day is a reminder of people, not just statistics, as behind every diagnosis lies a life that changes, a family that is tested and a daily routine that needs support, said Osak’s cancer committee chair Antonis Tryfonos. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Tryfonos underlined the decisive role of the mass media […]

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Kıbrıs 04.02.2026 16:40

Only the Cypriots can solve the Cyprus problem says Russian ambassador

Only the island’s residents and their authorised representatives can solve the Cyprus problem, with the help of the UN, Russian ambassador in Nicosia Murat Zyazikov told a Tass reporter, pointing out that the United Nations acknowledge this. “This is one of the difficult tasks the UN has been facing for many years,” Zyazikov said, according […]

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Kıbrıs 04.02.2026 16:38

Ukraine, Russia begin second round of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators began a second round of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, seeking to advance efforts to end Europe’s biggest conflict since World War Two as fighting raged on. The two-day trilateral meetings come after Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia had exploited a U.S.-backed energy truce last week to stockpile […]

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Kıbrıs 04.02.2026 16:22

Corbyn says British Cyprus base is used to deliver weapons to Israel

The United Kingdom’s Labour Party’s former leader Jeremy Corbyn on Wednesday said that his country’s base in Akrotiri is being used as “a way station for the delivery of weapons to Israel”. He made the remark during a “study day” hosted by Akel for European left-wing political parties and warned that as a result of […]

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Kıbrıs 04.02.2026 16:14

Organised crime poses an ‘immediate danger’ Europol scrutiny group told

Organised crime, drug trafficking, terrorism, cybercrime, illegal migration networks and financial crime all pose an “immediate danger” to public security, MP Demetris Demetriou told an interparliamentary meeting on Wednesday. In addressing these threats, “the decisive role of Europol in supporting member states is undeniable,” he said. Addressing the 18th meeting of the joint parliamentary scrutiny […]

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Kıbrıs 04.02.2026 16:05

Rare seagull colony in Cyprus on the decline

The European Union has designated the islets off the Karpasia peninsula as a conservation priority under a new international action plan for Audouin’s gull, as monitoring data shows the island’s only breeding colony of this rare seabird is in decline. In its statement released on Wednesday, BirdLife Cyprus said the move places renewed focus on […]

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Kıbrıs 04.02.2026 16:00

UK grocery inflation eases to nine‑month low of 4%, says Worldpanel

UK grocery inflation eased to 4 per cent in the four weeks to January 25, the lowest level since April last year, providing some relief to shoppers, data from market researcher Worldpanel by Numerator showed on Tuesday. Grocery inflation was 4.3 per cent in its previous report. The figure from Worldpanel provides an early indication […]

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Kıbrıs 04.02.2026 15:47

‘Angel Meloni’ scrubbed off Rome church painting on priest’s orders

An angel restored with the face of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been scrubbed off a wall painting in a central Rome church on the orders of the parish priest, following a political and clerical uproar. One of two angels in a chapel of the Basilica of St Lawrence in Lucina, close to government […]

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Kıbrıs 04.02.2026 15:30

Tax dept employee faces probe after complaints dismissed

A suspended tax department employee is facing a disciplinary probe after an investigation into her allegations of abuse of power, intimidation or retaliation failed to produce evidence, it was reported on Wednesday. The investigation did, however, identify issues of an administrative and procedural nature, and recommendations were made. The authority said on Wednesday that the […]

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Kıbrıs 04.02.2026 15:30

Restaurant review: A different take on the traditional kebab

It is always exciting to see new eateries open in Paphos, bringing new cuisines and tastes. One of the latest additions to the Paphos gastronomic scene is My German Doener, located opposite the newly refurbished Sklavenitis supermarket. It’s a route I regularly drive past, and it has been very interesting to see it get busier […]

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Kıbrıs 04.02.2026 15:23

Nestlé recalls baby milk in Cyprus

Nestlé has recalled several baby milk products in Cyprus due to the possible presence of cereulide, a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus, the health ministry announced on Wednesday. The recall includes specific batches of S-26 GOLD 1 (400g), NAN EXPERTpro SENSITIVE PLUS (400g), NAN EXPERTpro Lactose Free (400g), and Nestlé NAN Optipro 1 […]

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Kıbrıs 04.02.2026 15:17

Reduced VAT on electricity bills extended for another year

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Wednesday announced that the government will extend the application of a reduced value added tax rate for home electricity consumption for another year. Speaking after the day’s cabinet meeting, he explained that the policy, which had been in place since the end of March last year and was due to […]

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Kıbrıs 04.02.2026 15:02

Mercosur deal’s uphill battle in Brussels highlights need to listen to EU farmers

On 21 January, a highly-anticipated vote in the European Parliament (EP) pushed the newly signed EU–Mercosur trade agreement into uncertainty. By a narrow margin, MEPs opted to refer the deal to the EU’s highest court, asking judges to rule on its compatibility with European law. Attention now turns to the Court of Justice of the […]

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Kıbrıs 04.02.2026 14:52

Syprodat flags pressure on borrowers, calls for fairer banking balance

The Cyprus Borrowers Association, known as Syprodat, on Wednesday called for decisive intervention to ensure interest rate cuts are passed on more fairly to borrowers, while urging stronger safeguards against foreclosures and a better balance between bank profits and social responsibility. In a statement signed by its president, Costas Melas, the association said recent economic […]

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Kıbrıs 04.02.2026 14:48

UCy to host first official World Greek Language Day

The University of Cyprus will host the first official celebration of World Greek Language Day on February 9, with an event entitled “In the Greek language, which is the vehicle of fame” («Ἐν λόγῳ ἑλληνικῷ ποὺ εἶν’ ὁ φορεὺς τῆς φήμης»). The event will take place at the university’s ceremonial hall, starting at 9am. Its […]

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Kıbrıs 04.02.2026 14:47

4th Youth Tech Fest Cyprus 2026 to feature education, tech, creativity

The 4th Youth Tech Fest Cyprus 2026 is set to return as one of the island’s most impactful, youth-focused events, bringing together education, technology, creativity and innovation in a vibrant, inclusive celebration for children, young people, families and educators. This year’s Festival will be enriched by the presence of 43 leading UK universities that will […]

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Kıbrıs 04.02.2026 14:28

Four found guilty of murder of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos

All four defendants in the case of the murder of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos were found guilty by the Limassol criminal court on Wednesday. The four, aged 46, 44, 24, and 23 years old, were found guilty “prima facie” – meaning that the court has decided that they contributed to the crime, and that individual responsibilities regarding […]

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Kıbrıs 04.02.2026 14:18

UK immigration officers charged with stealing cash from ‘small boat’ migrants

Five British immigration officers appeared in court on Thursday charged with misconduct in public office and conspiracy to steal from migrants who had arrived in Britain on small boats. John Bernthal, 53, Ben Edwardes, 45, Lee-Ann Evanson, 42, Besmir Matera, 36, and Jack Mitchell, 33, are charged with stealing from migrants between August 2021 and […]

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Kıbrıs 04.02.2026 14:11

Inside Cyprus company formation boom: What’s been driving the interest in 2026?

Cyprus is entering 2026 with a rising momentum in company formations, an upswing that reflects more than just a statistical anomaly. Throughout 2025, the Cyprus Registrar of Companies recorded an impressive 18,858 new company formations compared to 14,908 for the same period in 2024.  Such a sudden increase of 26.5% year-on-year (YoY) can hardly be […]

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