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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 14:14

Cyprus minimum wage remains below EU high earners

Cyprus’ national minimum wage has reached €1,088 per month, placing the country among mid-range earners in the European Union, according to Eurostat. The figures showed that 22 out of 27 EU countries had a national minimum wage, with Denmark, Italy, Austria, Finland and Sweden remaining outside the system. Cyprus was grouped with seven other countries […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 14:11

Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt to reopen on Sunday, Israel says

Israel will reopen the Rafah border crossing on Sunday for people to travel between Gaza and Egypt, the Israeli government agency that coordinates civilian policy in Gaza, COGAT, said on Friday. “The return of residents from Egypt to the Gaza Strip will be permitted, in coordination with Egypt, for residents who left Gaza during the […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 14:09

Cyprus strengthens Gulf ties with new business council

Cyprus expanded its economic, technological and energy engagement with the UAE and the wider Gulf in 2025 through a series of trade, investment and institutional initiatives coordinated by the Cyprus Trade Centre in Dubai, Khaleej Times reported. Over the year 2025, the centre led and supported initiatives across the UAE and neighbouring Gulf markets, spanning […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 14:04

Real Madrid set for Benfica rematch in Champions League knockout playoffs

Real Madrid, who lost to Benfica on Wednesday, will play the Portuguese club again in next month’s Champions League knockout playoffs, while Paris St Germain will face fellow Ligue 1 side Monaco over two legs as they bid to reach the round of 16. Newcastle United will play Qarabag and Borussia Dortmund have been pitted […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 13:54

Police officer remanded on suspicion of given detainee phone

A police officer was remanded for four days on Friday after being arrested for allegedly giving his mobile phone to a detainee while on guard duty in Larnaca. The arrest, made on Thursday evening, is connected to an investigation into a shooting in central Larnaca earlier this month. The officer appeared before Larnaca district court […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 13:12

Cyprus industrial output prices rise slightly in December

Cyprus’ Index of Industrial Output Prices rose modestly year on year in December 2025, reflecting small monthly gains across most industrial sectors, data published by the statistical service (Cystat). The index reached 122.6 units in December 2025, based on 2021 as the base year set at 100 units. This represented an increase of 0.2 per […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 12:30

Severe dust storm from Libya smothers Cyprus

High concentrations of atmospheric dust were recorded across Cyprus on Friday, prompting health warnings for the public as levels in some areas far exceeded the legal limit for air quality. Measurements from the air quality monitoring network showed particularly severe conditions in Ayia Marina and Paphos, where PM10 concentrations reached 656.6 micrograms per cubic metre […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 12:27

Cyprus and India explore closer ties in administrative services sector

Cyprus’ administrative and corporate services sector was promoted in India this week by a delegation of the Cyprus Fiduciary Association (CYFA), which took part in the Cyprus – India Business and Investment Summit 2026 in Mumbai. The conference is regarded as one of the key international platforms aimed at deepening economic and investment ties between […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 12:22

Legal service welcomes asylum court rulings on deportations of Syrians

A series of judgments by the international protection administrative court which cleared the way for the expedited the return of Syrian nationals whose appeals had been rejected have been welcomed by the legal service. The court dismissed multiple appeals by Syrian applicants and upheld the rejection decisions of the asylum service, as well as the […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 12:00

Celebrating young creativity at the “Frou Frou – My dream biscuit” Awards

Creativity, imagination, and hope filled the Strovolos Cultural Centre on Thursday evening as Frou Frou proudly hosted the awards ceremony for its recent children’s art contest. The event brought together young artists whose works were awarded, alongside their parents and families, in a celebration of artistic expression and youthful vision. The art contest was organised […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 12:00

Seasonal Cyprus dinner

Chicken Ballotine with Commandaria Sauce For the chicken4 chicken breast fillets200g spinach, frozen (well drained)1 tablespoon olive oilSmoked SpicesFreshly ground pepperFresh parsley, finely choppedFor the sauce200g pumpkin, cut into cubes150ml commandaria1/2 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon butter1 sprig of fresh thyme1 sprig of fresh rosemarySalt and pepper Preheat the oven to 200C and line a baking sheet […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 11:40

Cyprus card usage reaches second-highest level in the euro area

Cypriots are increasingly turning to card payments, placing the country among the eurozone’s top adopters of non-cash transactions, data published this week by the European Central Bank (ECB) showed. In the first half of 2025, card payments accounted for 74.5 per cent of the total number of non-cash payments in Cyprus, up 1.4 percentage points […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 11:36

Charalambides hints at departure from Akel to Alma for May elections

Irene Charalambides, currently an MP for Akel, has signalled that she is preparing to contest the May parliamentary elections, with indications pointing to a candidacy on the Alma party ticket in the Nicosia district. She told television channel Alpha that she is  “leaning in this direction” when asked about seeking another term, adding that she […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 11:21

Celestyal introduces in-cabin tablets to enhance guest experience

Celestyal has completed the rollout of in-cabin guest experience tablets across all 630 cabins on Celestyal Journey, becoming the first cruise line to introduce SuitePad tablets across its stateroom accommodation. The tablets, provided by SuitePad, are now available to all travellers sailing onboard the 1,260-guest ship. Designed to streamline onboard services and simplify how information […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 11:20

Miracle man Alcaraz beats leg issue, Zverev to make Australian Open final

Carlos Alcaraz fought through a leg issue to deliver a 6-4 7-6(5) 6-7(3) 6-7(4) 7-5 win over Alexander Zverev on Friday and reach his first Australian Open final, the Spaniard somehow managing to keep his career Grand Slam bid alive. The 22-year-old was barely able to move after experiencing a problem midway through the third […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 11:05

More than 13kg of TNT ‘goes missing’ from National Guard firing range

Around 13.6 kilograms of TNT have gone missing from a National Guard firing range near the Limassol district village of Kalo Chorio, according to reports on Friday. Newspaper Phileleftheros reported that National Guard chief Emmanuel Theodorou has travelled to the firing range, that an investigation into the matter has been launched, and that the police […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 11:04

Columbia Beach Resort marks Valentine’s Day with a refined gastronomic experience

Columbia Beach Resort in Pissouri will mark Valentine’s Day on February 14 with a carefully curated experience designed for couples seeking quality time, understated luxury, and a calm, unhurried setting. Set against a backdrop of natural beauty and timeless elegance, the award-winning resort offers a considered approach to celebrating the occasion. At the resort’s Atrium […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 10:53

Funny how science fiction keeps becoming reality

By Stelios Colocassides What began as a business tool, then an everyday convenience, is now starting to resemble something far more unsettling: a force that may soon decide outcomes that humans no longer control. Artificial intelligence is no longer operating in the background. It has stepped into the limelight as a force of nature shaping […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 10:47

Fire brigade probe overnight car blaze in Episkopi

The fire brigade and the police have launched an investigation into the causes of a vehicle fire which broke out in the early hours of Friday in Episkopi. Fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said the incident was reported at around 1.40am, when authorities were alerted to a car which was on fire outside its owner’s […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 10:46

Norris hails ‘decent day’ after first laps in new McLaren

Formula One champion Lando Norris said he’d enjoyed a “decent day” in his new McLaren after completing 77 laps at the Barcelona shakedown test on Wednesday. The Briton will hand over the MCL40 to Australian teammate Oscar Piastri for Thursday’s session before getting back in on Friday for the team’s third and final day at […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 10:41

Firefighters extricate man from car after crash

Firefighters were required to extricate a man from his vehicle after a road traffic collision in the Larnaca suburb of Aradippou. The fire brigade was informed of the incident at 5.49pm on Thursday, with the man being handed over to an awaiting ambulance crew and transferred to the Larnaca general hospital’s accident and emergency unit […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 10:37

Interior ministry weighs suspending Phedonos as police probe abuse claims

The interior ministry said on Friday it is examining whether the circumstances of an ongoing police investigation into Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos could trigger statutory procedures placing him on leave. The ministry has formally requested information from the police regarding the scope and nature of the investigation launched after social media posts alleged domestic abuse […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 10:35

Lyon and Villa top Europa League standings

A 4-2 win at home against Greek side PAOK secured Olympique Lyonnais a top finish in the Europa League standings as Italian side AS Roma scraped into eighth place and direct passage to the last 16 on the final league phase matchday on Thursday. Despite conceding an early goal, Lyon were seemingly in control after […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 10:25

Christodoulides proposes three dates to Erhurman for next meeting

President Nikos Christodoulides has proposed three dates to Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman for their next meeting, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday. He told the Cyprus News Agency that all three of the proposed dates are within the month of February, and that the proposed dates were conveyed to Erhurman via contacts between […]

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