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Kıbrıs 07.01.2026 11:18

Business leaders push for stronger Cyprus-Ukraine trade links

Cyprus and Ukraine marked an important moment in their bilateral relations this week, with an official dinner held in Nicosia on the occasion of the first-ever visit to Cyprus by a Ukrainian minister, Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha. The event was emphasised by Philokypros Rousounides, secretary general of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce […]

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Kıbrıs 07.01.2026 11:11

Paphos to boost German tourism with new Ryanair and Lufthansa flights

Paphos is set to strengthen its links with Germany in the summer of 2026, as Ryanair expands its presence on the route and Lufthansa adds scheduled flights from Munich. This move is seen by local tourism officials as essential for improving the island’s performance in one of Europe’s largest outbound markets. Specifically, the Paphos region […]

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Kıbrıs 07.01.2026 10:50

Nexans confirms rescheduling of GSI, delivery slips beyond 2029

French cable manufacturer Nexans on Tuesday formally acknowledged that the delivery schedule for the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) linking Greece and Cyprus’ power supplies is being renegotiated with its client, confirming that the project will be completed later than originally planned. Nexans said a rescheduling of activities is underway with Greece’s independent power transmission operator […]

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Kıbrıs 07.01.2026 10:38

Zelenskiy arrives in Cyprus

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday morning touched down in Cyprus, marking his first visit to the island since his country was invaded by Russia almost four years ago. He was greeted at Larnaca airport by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades and is due later in the day to hold a bilateral meeting with President Nikos […]

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Kıbrıs 07.01.2026 10:00

Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night arrives on THOC stage

One of William Shakespeare’s greatest and most exuberant comedies, Twelfth Night, returns to the Cyprus Theatre Organisation’s (THOC) Main Stage 31 years after its first presentation in a provocative new interpretation by British Shakespearean director Owen Horsley. Translated into Greek by Rea Fragofinou, the play will begin its performances on February 6 with a 13-member […]

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Kıbrıs 07.01.2026 08:55

European railway association calls for trains to return to Cyprus

Railway industry group the European rail supply industry association (Unife) on Wednesday called for trains to return to Cyprus for the first time in over seven decades, citing the island’s holding of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency as an opportunity to make progress towards a return of rail transport. “Cyprus can bring […]

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Kıbrıs 07.01.2026 08:48

EU regulator launches five-year mandate for derivatives tape

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, announced the launch of the first selection procedure for a Consolidated Tape Provider for over-the-counter derivatives, aiming to enhance transparency and efficiency across European markets. ESMA said entities interested in applying are encouraged to register and submit their requests to participate […]

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Kıbrıs 07.01.2026 08:22

Epiphany celebrated in Karpasia’s Ayia Triada

Traditional Greek Cypriot epiphany celebrations were held in the Karpas peninsula village of Ayia Triada on Tuesday, with a holy cross thrown into the sea next to the Ayios Thyrsos church for churchgoers to catch. The day began with a church service, before the ceremonial cross-throwing, with many churchgoers then visiting the Byzantine era Archangel […]

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Kıbrıs 07.01.2026 08:09

Today’s weather: Partly cloudy, temperatures on the up

Wednesday’s weather is expected to be partly cloudy across most of the island, with temperatures continuing to rise. The mercury will reach a high of 20 degrees Celsius inland, 21 degrees Celsius on the coasts, and eight degrees Celsius in the mountains. Overnight, partial cloud will remain, with temperatures set to drop to nine degrees […]

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Kıbrıs 07.01.2026 08:00

Blue Island completes €990,000 land acquisition in Akrotiri

Blue Island Plc has announced that the acquisition of immovable property at Akrotiri in Limassol has been completed, finalising a transaction first disclosed in November 2025. “Further to our announcement on November 19, 2025 regarding the above subject, we wish to announce that the transfer and registration of the land under the name of Blue […]

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Kıbrıs 07.01.2026 07:47

Maduro’s immunity claim tests US power to prosecute foreign leaders

Nicolás Maduro’s first appearance in a U.S. courtroom offered a glimpse of the legal battle ahead over rarely tested questions — chief among them whether he can claim immunity from prosecution. Maduro, who pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism and cocaine charges on Monday, defiantly claimed that he remained the president of Venezuela — setting up […]

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Kıbrıs 07.01.2026 07:22

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes near Baculin, Philippines, USGS says

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the Philippines’ southern islands on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. USGS said the quake struck at a depth of 10 km (6 miles) around 68 km (42 miles) east of Baculin, a village in the southern town […]

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Kıbrıs 07.01.2026 07:15

Trump discussing how to acquire Greenland, military action an option, White House says

The White House said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump is discussing options for acquiring Greenland, including potential use of the U.S. military, in a revival of his ambition to control the strategic island despite European objections. Trump sees acquiring Greenland as a U.S. national security priority necessary to “deter our adversaries in the Arctic […]

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Kıbrıs 07.01.2026 07:00

Asbis sets 2026 dates for quarterly and annual financial reports

ASBISC Enterprises Plc, the Cyprus-based IT distributor primarily known as Asbis, has announced the publication schedule of its periodic financial reports for the 2026 financial year, informing investors of key reporting dates and regulatory decisions affecting disclosures. “Dates of publication of periodic reports and information on submitting consolidated periodic reports in the financial year 2026,” […]

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Kıbrıs 07.01.2026 06:00

Cyprus Opportunity Energy reports no operations in 2025

C.O. Cyprus Opportunity Energy Public Company Ltd announced this week that it undertook no operational activities during 2025, as it provided an update to the market on developments relating to its business plan. The company, which trades on the New Market of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE), said the update was issued as part of […]

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Kıbrıs 07.01.2026 04:24

UN chief urges renewal of Unficyp mandate, flags violations in buffer zone

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has recommended that the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (Unficyp) be renewed for a further 12 months, until January 31, 2027, while expressing concern over military violations in and around the buffer zone and the situation in Varosha. In the latest Unficyp report – covering the period […]

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Kıbrıs 06.01.2026 19:41

The music of Hans Zimmer on Cyprus stages

After concerts in Finland, Estonia and Eastern Europe, the acclaimed symphonic orchestra The Lords of the Sounds arrives in Cyprus for a series of concerts. This January, audiences around Cyprus will have the opportunity to witness an electrifying show where iconic film music and visual effects come together to celebrate the brilliance of Hans Zimmer. […]

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Kıbrıs 06.01.2026 19:34

Flights and trains cancelled across Europe as severe cold persists into Wednesday, KLM cancels 600 flights

More flights will be cancelled, trains will run late and roads will be blocked by snow across Europe in coming days as a cold snap is expected to worsen, bringing even more heavy snowfall after several days of travel disruption. Dutch airline KLM will cancel 600 flights at Amsterdam Schiphol airport on Wednesday as it […]

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Kıbrıs 06.01.2026 18:10

XRP & Solana investors shift focus to a new $0.04 altcoin, analysts highlight 650% upside

Late-cycle crypto markets often change in a familiar way. Large caps stop moving as fast, and traders begin searching for smaller projects that still have a clear runway. The shift is not always about leaving big names behind. It is about adding a new crypto that sits earlier in its lifecycle, where milestones can still […]

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Kıbrıs 06.01.2026 16:46

Cyprus to “showcase role in Europe” as it assumes EU Council presidency

Cyprus, which officially takes over the rotating EU Council presidency tomorrow, will use it to demonstrate what it can offer Europe, including its geostrategic importance, experience in security and cooperation and commitment to European values, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Epiphany water blessing ceremony held at Paralimni marina, Fitiris said […]

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Kıbrıs 06.01.2026 16:13

Trump administration sets meetings with oil companies over Venezuela, source says

The administration of President Donald Trump is planning to meet with executives from U.S. oil companies later this week to discuss boosting Venezuelan oil production after U.S. forces ousted its leader Nicolas Maduro, according to a source familiar with the matter. The meetings are crucial to the administration’s hopes of getting top U.S. oil companies […]

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Kıbrıs 06.01.2026 15:48

Man City suffer defensive blow as Dias ruled out for weeks, Gvardiol sidelined long term

Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge has suffered a major setback, with manager Pep Guardiola confirming on Tuesday that defender Ruben Dias will be out for four to six weeks with a hamstring injury, while Josko Gvardiol faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after breaking his shinbone. Both players sustained their injuries during City’s […]

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Kıbrıs 06.01.2026 15:30

In Cyprus, the New Year starts when we say it does

The New Year is here. Its celebrations have come and gone, and at this time of year a peculiar feeling lingers. It is a season of new beginnings and fresh starts, yet it can be one of the most challenging months of the year. The pressure to be ‘your best version’ and step back into […]

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Kıbrıs 06.01.2026 15:16

Swiss bar in deadly blaze had missed six years of safety checks

The Swiss bar where 40 people were killed in a fire at the New Year had not been subjected to any annual safety inspections since 2019, the mayor of the ski resort of Crans-Montana said on Tuesday. Swiss authorities have been searching for explanations for the blaze, which tore through the “Le Constellation” bar in […]

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