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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 09:06

US ‘positive’ towards Erhurman’s four points for Cyprus negotiations

The United States’ government is “positive” towards Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman’s four stipulations which he says must be met for negotiations on the Cyprus problem to recommence in earnest, according to reports on Friday. Veteran journalist Ulas Baris wrote that Erhurman’s office received a telephone call from “one of the highest-ranking representatives of the […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 08:50

‘No clear timetable for next steps’ on Cyprus problem

There is “no clear timetable for the next steps” on the Cyprus problem after this week’s tripartite meeting ended without agreement, according to reports on Friday. The Cyprus News Agency quoted a “top Greek diplomatic source” as having said that at present, there are “no major developments emerging which would create great momentum” after United […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 08:27

Today’s weather: Snow possible in Troodos, dust elsewhere

Snow may fall on the Troodos mountains on Friday, with localised rain and isolated storms expected in lower ground, particularly during the morning. Meanwhile, increased concentrations of dust will be present in the air. Temperatures will rise to a maximum of 18 degrees Celsius inland, 20 degrees Celsius on the coast, and seven degrees Celsius […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 08:06

Trump sues his own government for $10 billion over tax leak to ‘leftist media’

President Donald Trump on Thursday sued the Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department for $10 billion over the disclosure of his tax returns to the media in 2019 and 2020. In a complaint filed in Miami federal court, Trump, his adult sons, and his namesake company said the agencies failed to take “mandatory precautions” to […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 08:00

Limassol to host global shipping leaders for annual maritime forum

Capital Link will host the 9th Annual Capital Link Cyprus Shipping Forum on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Columbia Plaza in Limassol, bringing together senior policymakers, shipowners, financiers and industry leaders at a time of heightened regulatory, geopolitical and market pressure on global shipping.  The forum takes place under the auspices of the Shipping Deputy Ministry […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 07:54

Trump says Putin agreed to not fire on Kyiv for a week during cold

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin had agreed to refrain from firing on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for a week because of cold winter weather. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he thanked Washington for the initiative, which he described as halting Russian strikes on energy targets, which have left […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business News: Eurobank, Eurochambres meeting, housing, shipping, tourism

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday outlined Cyprus’ business, trade and competitiveness priorities at the Eurochambres presidency meeting hosted by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) in Nicosia. Addressing the gathering of the Brussels-based network, which represents 1,700 regional and local chambers across the EU, Christodoulides framed Cyprus’ agenda as closely aligned with the interests […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 07:00

Cyprus industrial production jumps 8.5 per cent in November

The Cyprus Industrial Production Index climbed to 111.2 units in November 2025, representing a sharp 8.5 per cent increase compared to the same month in the previous year, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The index relies on 2021 as the base year, which the statistical service set at 100 units. This significant monthly […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 06:00

Strategy games break $100 price ceiling as player spending hits records

Strategy games are quietly reshaping top-tier pricing, proving that the once-untouchable $99.99 ceiling is no longer the limit. The analysis, written by Lera Kalashnikova and Alina Zlotnik and based on AppMagic data, was featured alongside other pieces in AppMagic’s biweekly newsletter. Historically, Strategy has always been a genre driving significant player spending. In 2025, however, […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 04:24

New pension system to take effect from next year, says Mousiouttas

The government is aiming for a comprehensive reform of the pensions system to come into force by January of next year, labour minister Marinos Moushiouttas announced on Thursday. Speaking on CyBC radio from Brussels, Mousiouttas said the reform would unify the pension and the so-called small cheques paid to low-income pensioners into one cohesive legislation. […]

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Kıbrıs 30.01.2026 04:20

Our View: GDPR as a shield against transparency

It is extremely difficult to understand the rationale, if there is any, behind the opinion issued by the legal service, asserting that the disclosure of the names of the companies that contributed funds to the Independent Social Support Body would be a violation of the law on the protection of personal data. In effect, the […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 22:53

Targeting Trump, UN chief says global problems will not be solved by one power ‘calling the shots’

Global problems will not be solved by one power “calling the shots” or by splitting the world into rival spheres, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday in comments directed at the United States and China. Guterres spoke to reporters to mark the start of his 10th and final year in office. The U.N. Security Council […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 22:06

€50m development plan targets Livadia and Oroklini

Six projects worth a total of €50 million will be implemented this year in Larnaca’s Livadia and Oroklini districts, Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras said on Thursday. “The proposed design aims to contribute to the realisation of the vision of promoting sustainable mobility, with multiple benefits for Larnaca society,” he said. Around €20 million of the […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 21:30

Police officer arrested in Larnaca racketeering case

A police officer in Larnaca was placed under arrest on Thursday on suspicion of aiding a suspect connected to a violent incident occurring in the town earlier this month. The internal affairs department arrested the officer, who is stationed at a Larnaca police station. The police officer was seen on CCTV footage handing his mobile […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 21:30

MPs reinstate special healthcare benefits for civil servants

MPs on Thursday grumbled but still passed regulations reinstating certain healthcare benefits for civil servants not enjoyed by the broader public. The regulations, tabled by the government, give civil servants – active and retired – as well as members of their families benefits such as dental care that are not covered by the national healthcare […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 21:02

Parliament urges delay of EU-Mercosur deal enforcement

Parliament on Thursday called on the Cyprus government and the European Commission to hold off on enforcing any aspect of the EU-Mercosur deal until the European Court of Justice has ruled on the matter. In a resolution, the House plenum expressed “grave concern” about the trade deal, particularly its impact on the primary sector. It […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 19:46

Music goes Mediterranean in Paphos

Paphos listeners, are you ready for an evening of Mediterranean rhythms, melodies and colours? Because that is what is coming to Technopolis 20 on February 5, happening in Cyprus for the first time. A music project titled Echoes of Becoming began in the US, travelled through different cultures and now lands in Cyprus, presented by […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 19:19

MPs told Gesy funding secure despite system risks

The national healthcare system (Gesy) appears to be secure from a funding aspect, MPs heard on Thursday. The House health committee was discussing the 2026 budget of the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) which runs Gesy. This year’s balance sheet comes to €2.19 billion. Speaking to the media later, Disy MP Savia Orphanidou said they got […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 18:32

Larnaca municipality rolls out emergency measures to avert water cuts

A package of emergency water-saving measures aimed at reducing demand by 10 per cent was approved by Larnaca municipality on Thursday following an extraordinary meeting of the district’s board of directors. The measures are intended to prevent water cuts by ensuring that available reserves are sufficient to meet demand, especially during the summer months when […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 18:13

Parliament tightens asylum appeal deadlines for migrants

Parliament has approved legislation reducing the timelimits for appeals against rejected asylum applications on Thursday, as courts simultaneously upheld deportation decisions. The amendment was passed with 22 votes in favour and 16 against. Support came from Disy, Diko, Elam and Dipa, while Akel, Edek and the Ecologists voted against the motion. Under the new law, […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 18:10

Top 3 cheap cryptocurrencies, analysts prefer this new crypto protocol for Q1 2026

The early weeks of 2026 have brought a fresh wave of speculation to the digital asset market. Investors are scanning the charts for low cost assets that can break away from the pack. While the major coins struggle with heavy sell orders, a specific trend is emerging. Traders are moving away from assets that rely […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 17:50

North ‘parliament speaker’ ‘naturalised people he coerced into breaking law’

The north’s ‘parliament speaker’ Ziya Ozturkler was on Thursday accused in court of gifting ‘TRNC’ citizenship to people he had coerced into handing out degree certificates under false pretences during his time as ‘interior minister’. The accusation was made by the former secretary-general of Morphou’s now infamous Cyprus Health and Social Sciences University (KSTU) Serdal […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 17:39

Bill seeks donor transparency for social support body

A bill was tabled in parliament on Thursday aiming to make the independent social support body more transparent by obliging it to publish the names of donors along with the contribution amounts. The charity was initially set up in 2014 to offer financial assistance to disadvantaged students. It is chaired ex-officio by whoever happens to […]

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Kıbrıs 29.01.2026 17:19

Trans inmate moved for safety reasons

A 23-year-old trans woman serving a six-year prison sentence for smuggling 890 grams of cocaine has been transferred to a separate area of the central prison, amid concerns she could be subjected to violence by other inmates. Local media on Thursday reported that the Larnaca criminal court issued its ruling in the woman’s case on […]

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