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Kıbrıs 25.01.2026 11:38

Trump and Greenland: not a joke, but a US strategy all along

When President Trump first floated the idea of buying Greenland in 2019, the international response ranged from ridicule to satire. The notion of purchasing a vast, icy landmass from Denmark seemed like another erratic outburst.   Fast forward to 2026 and the joke is over.   What once sounded bizarre now appears geopolitically prescient. Trump may lack diplomatic finesse, […]

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Kıbrıs 25.01.2026 11:06

Ustel blames Greek Cypriots for shootings in north

Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel said that a recent string of shootings in the north is the fault of the Greek Cypriots. “There are attempts to portray the TRNC as an unsafe country. These claims originate from the Greek Cypriot side. The Greek Cypriot side is the one supplying weapons to young people and […]

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Kıbrıs 25.01.2026 11:00

How mythology transcends physical borders

In her speech at the opening of the Myths and Tales of Cyprus Exhibition at the European Parliament in Strasbourg to mark the start of Cyprus’ presidency of the EU Council the Director of the Press and Information Office Aliki Stylianou explained these myths AS A first acquaintance with Cyprus, we chose to present the […]

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Kıbrıs 25.01.2026 10:30

EBA and ECB to implement fresh standards for environmental data reporting

The Joint Bank Reporting Committee recently published its Work Programme for 2026, outlining the primary priorities and deliverables designed to harmonise the European banking sector. In parallel with this release, the committee issued a comprehensive set of recommendations for all authorities to consider during the development of ESG reporting requirements. The European Banking Authority and […]

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Kıbrıs 25.01.2026 10:23

EU to provide ‘strong political and technical support’ for Great Sea Interconnector

The European Commission will provide “strong political and technical support” for the Great Sea Interconnector, European Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said on Sunday. “I am personally very actively involved and continue to be in contact with my counterparts in Cyprus and Greece. I can assure you that the commission will continue to provide strong political […]

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Kıbrıs 25.01.2026 10:03

Today’s weather: Cloudy, rain possible

Sunday’s weather is expected to be mostly cloudy across most of the island, with isolated rain not ruled out, and most likely to fall in mountainous areas. Temperatures will rise to 16 degrees Celsius inland, 18 degrees Celsius on the coasts, and eight degrees Celsius in the mountains. Overnight, cloud cover will persist, while fog […]

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Kıbrıs 25.01.2026 09:35

Are you laughing now, Cyprus?

‘Humour that has been shaped by centuries of upheaval’ Is Cyprus funny? The Czech Republic is! According to new international research, it ranks as the most humorous country in the world – known for its dry wit, piercing irony, and quietly subversive sense of humour. So is Greece. Ranking 6th in the world in the […]

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Kıbrıs 25.01.2026 09:00

Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting January 19: Raids on betting agencies are being carried out by “undercover” agents as part of stepped-up checks by the National Betting Authority (NBA) to ensure compliance with the law, it emerged during a parliamentary discussion on the authority’s 2026 budget. Under the […]

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Kıbrıs 25.01.2026 09:00

Fight for Greenland papers over a very murky past

To understand the geopolitical conundrum over Greenland you need a globe of planet Earth and a summary of the judgement of the Permanent Court of International Justice in Denmark v Norway in 1931 that explains Denmark’s sovereignty over the huge island in the Arctic that was described as green to hide the fact it was […]

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Kıbrıs 25.01.2026 08:30

Tales from the Coffeeshop: The problems of recognising Cyprus’ role of stability in the ME

MINI ME wasted no time in explaining to the dumb members of the populace why the invitation extended to our Prez to participate in President Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza was of momentous importance for our Kyproulla. The invitation letter was published by the Hellas Journal website that is run by one of the […]

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Kıbrıs 25.01.2026 08:30

Cyprus extends deadline for €67.5m agricultural investment schemes

The Agriculture Ministry has announced that an extension has been granted for the submission of applications regarding the Major Investment Measure and the Young Farmer Installation intervention. The decision to extend the timeframe was taken in collaboration with the Cyprus Agricultural Payments Organisation following requests submitted by primary sector stakeholders during the application preparation phase. […]

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Kıbrıs 25.01.2026 08:00

Our View: Hefty fines the only way to see households cut water use

Although there has been some rainfall in the last few weeks, it has been nowhere near enough to avert the water shortage crisis we have been facing for more than a year and is set to take a turn for the worse as summer approaches. Speaking on a radio show on Friday, Agriculture Minister Maria […]

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Kıbrıs 25.01.2026 07:30

Cypriot firm to list new employee shares on CSE

Cypriot technology company NETinfo announced this week that 192,310 new ordinary shares issued as free shares to staff will be admitted to trading on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE). The announcement relates to the admission to trading of new shares arising from the granting of free shares to NETinfo Plc employees, under European and Cypriot […]

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Kıbrıs 25.01.2026 04:24

Did Cyprus do right thing walking away from Board of Peace?

Nicosia this week walked back its initial enthusiasm at having been invited to US President Donald Trump’s so-called Board of Peace, perhaps coming to realise it was not the best idea to jump on the bandwagon of what looks like a exclusive members club designed to rival or even replace the United Nations system. As […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 19:16

Marmoush and Semenyo score in City’s first league win in nearly a month

Goals from Omar Marmoush and Antoine Semenyo powered Manchester City to a much‑needed 2‑0 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, lifting Pep Guardiola’s men provisionally to within four points of leaders Arsenal in the Premier League title race. City’s first league win in nearly a month has them with 46 points after 23 games, […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 18:10

Analysts compare this new DeFi crypto under $0.10 to early Ripple (XRP) ahead of 2027

XRP sits today as one of the more established assets in the cryptocurrency market. Trading around the $1.90 range, its price action reflects maturity rather than discovery. Movements tend to follow broader market cycles, liquidity conditions, and regulatory developments, not early-stage growth dynamics. That contrast has pushed analysts to revisit XRP’s early years when it […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 17:54

People of Mazotos protest against desalination plant installation

A protest was held on Saturday in Mazotos by local residents against plans to install a mobile desalination plant in the area. Mazotos community leader Georgios Demetriou Paphitis said he has in his possession an independent study which recommends against a desalination plant in the area due to its protected habitats. Protesters carried banners with […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 17:40

Italy protests, recalls ambassador to Switzerland after New Year’s bar fire suspect released

Italy formally protested on Saturday the release on bail of the owner of a Swiss bar engulfed in a deadly New Year’s Day fire and recalled its ambassador to Switzerland, as the court’s decision came under criticism in both countries. Jacques Moretti and his wife Jessica, owners of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, are under […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 17:31

Kombos discusses Cyprus’ role in Gaza with UAE

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Saturday discussed Cyprus’ role in stabilising Gaza during talks in Abu Dhabi with Nickolay Mladenov, High Representative for Gaza on the US President’s Board of Peace. In a post on X, Kombos described the meeting as “timely” and said the two held a “useful discussion” focusing on Cyprus’ active contribution […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 17:23

US-brokered peace talks break off without deal after overnight Russian bombardment of Ukraine

Ukraine and Russiaended a second day of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Saturday without a deal but with future meetings mooted after overnight Russian airstrikes that knocked out power for over a million Ukrainians amid subzero winter cold. Statements after the conclusion of the talks did not indicate that any agreements had been reached, […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 17:10

Bowen sets record as strugglers West Ham beat Sunderland 3-1

West Ham United’s Jarrod Bowen wrote himself into the club’s history books while inspiring a rampant first-half display as they secured a vital 3-1 home victory over Sunderland on Saturday to inch closer to the Premier League safety zone. West Ham have won their last three matches in all competitions, including 2-1 wins over Queens […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 17:06

US envoys in Israel to discuss future of Gaza, sources tell Reuters

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were in Israel on Saturday to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, mainly to discuss Gaza, two people briefed on the matter said, as local authorities reported further violence in the enclave. The U.S. on Thursday announced plans for a “New Gaza” rebuilt from scratch, to include […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 16:47

‘EU must show cooperation leads to better results than isolation’

The EU has a unique opportunity as it implements the Migration and Asylum Pact to show that cooperation leads to better results than isolation, International Organization for Migration (IOM) director-general Amy Pope said on Saturday. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency during her two-day visit to Cyprus on Thursday and Friday, she referred to the […]

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Kıbrıs 24.01.2026 16:30

Digital scans unveil new love notes and sketches on ancient Pompeii wall

A love note, a gladiatorial combat scene, a barrage of insults and everyday confessions have emerged on a wall in Pompeii, thanks to new imaging technology that has revealed nearly 80 previously unseen inscriptions. The once-thriving city of Pompeii, near Naples, was buried in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, preserving buildings, objects […]

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