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Kıbrıs 28.02.2026 07:59

Trump says of Iran: ‘Sometimes you have to use force’

President Donald Trump expressed disappointment about U.S. negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program and warned that “sometimes you have to use force,” amid a massive military presence in the region that could presage strikes on the Islamic Republic. Trump has increased diplomatic and military pressure on Iran in the weeks since an Iranian crackdown […]

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Kıbrıs 28.02.2026 07:30

Johnnie Walker maker warns of sales fall as demand weakens in key markets

Diageo’s (DGE.L) new boss Dave Lewis cut the company’s annual sales forecast and dividend in his first results presentation earlier this week, sending its shares down 6 per cent and underscoring the scale of his task to turn around the world’s biggest spirits maker. Lewis, nicknamed “Drastic Dave” for his history of cost-cutting reforms at […]

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Kıbrıs 28.02.2026 07:00

Europe’s biggest bank beats forecasts despite $5 billion charges

HSBC Holdings (HSBA.L) lifted a key earnings target after its annual profit beat expectations, a decision which reflects that most of the bank’s planned overhaul has now been completed and further growth is in its sights. Buffeted by $4.9 billion in one-off charges, Europe’s largest lender’s pretax profit slipped 7 per cent to $29.9 billion […]

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Kıbrıs 28.02.2026 06:30

Losses widen at Aston Martin as company battles global trade disruption

British luxury car maker Aston Martin (AML.L) will cut its workforce by up to 20 per cent, the company said this week, as it strives to recover from the impact of US import tariffs and weak demand in China. Aston Martin said the job cuts from a total workforce of around 3,000 should deliver annualised […]

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Kıbrıs 28.02.2026 04:24

Akel says agriculture minister must ‘resign or be sacked’

Akel on Friday said Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou must “resign or be sacked”, lambasting her response to the wildfires which tore through the Limassol district last summer, water shortages, and the recent outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the Larnaca district. “The chain of failures and incompetence in her entire area of responsibility is […]

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Kıbrıs 28.02.2026 04:20

Our View: How renewable policy bred an energy oligopoly

The Audit Office, in its report about the policy on renewable energy sources (RES), inadvertently mentioned yet another striking example of the incompetence that marked the Anastasiades government’s energy decisions. This was a scandalous policy which was designed to make huge amounts of money for four or five businesses, whose owners were close to then […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 22:34

Paramount expected to easily secure EU nod for Warner Bros deal

Paramount Skydance PSKY.O is expected to easily gain European Union antitrust approval to buy Warner Bros DiscoveryWBD.O while divestments, if required to address regulatory concerns, will likely be minor, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Friday. Unlike Netflix’s NFLX.O aborted bid, Paramount’s offer faces fewer regulatory hurdles because a combined Paramount […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 22:26

Two arrested over Limassol arson cases

A 32-year-old and a 28-year-old were arrested on suspicion of involvement in four arson cases in Limassol and are due to appear before Limassol district court on Saturday, police said on Friday. According to the police, the two men are accused of being involved in four cases of arson committed since the end of 2025, […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 22:12

North sees rise in tourism arrivals, inflation remains high

The annual inflation in the north stood at 39.5 per cent at the end of 2025, while tourist arrivals increased by 17.2 percent compared to the previous year, the north’s central bank Kuzey Kibris Turk Cumhuriyeti Merkez Bankasi said on Friday. According to the bank, restaurants and hotels recorded the highest annual price at 66.8 […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 22:11

Mass graves found in eastern Congo after rebel withdrawal

Two mass graves containing a total of at least 172 bodies have been found in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern city of Uvira, following the withdrawal of the AFC/M23 rebel group, a senior government official said. The rebels briefly captured Uvira, a transit hub on Lake Tanganyika, near the Burundian border, in December. They […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 21:51

Three flights from Istanbul to Tehran cancelled, airline denies cancellations

Three flights from Istanbul to Tehran were cancelled on Friday, according to data from Istanbul Airport. They comprised a Turkish Airlines flight departing at 10:15 p.m. (1915 GMT), an ATA Airlines flight and a Qeshm Air flight, the data showed. No reason for the cancellations was immediately given. The U.S. has a massive military presence […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 21:22

Kansas sued over new transgender ID and bathroom law

Two transgender men in Kansas filed a lawsuit on Friday seeking to strike down a new state law that invalidated the driver’s licenses and birth certificates of more than 1,000 transgender people. The American Civil Liberties Union is representing the plaintiffs, who claim in the lawsuit, filed in Kansas state court, that the law violates […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 21:08

No evidence yet of foreign service link in terrorism case

Investigations into the case of two people arrested on suspicion of terrorism after allegedly monitoring and photographing sites of foreign interest in Cyprus have so far found no evidence that they were acting on behalf of foreign intelligence services, police spokesman Vyron Vyronas said on Friday. “We do not have such indications at this stage, […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 21:06

Trump raises prospect of ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba, says Rubio in talks

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday raised the prospect of a “friendly takeover” of Cuba, telling reporters at the White House that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was dealing with the issue at a “very high level.” “The Cuban government is talking with us, and they’re in a big deal of trouble,” Trump said as […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 21:00

Paphos infrastructure projects progressing without setbacks

Major infrastructure projects in the Paphos district are progressing smoothly and without setbacks, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Friday during a meeting at the Paphos Chamber of Commerce and Industry. After the meeting, Vafeades thanked the chamber for the invitation and reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to keeping stakeholders informed and involved in ongoing projects. […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 20:48

Foreigners report higher discrimination in Cyprus, Eurostat finds

Foreigners in Cyprus are three times more likely than Cypriots to report discrimination when accessing public services, according to data published on Friday by Eurostat. “At EU level, data show that in 2024, people born abroad felt discriminated against to a greater extent than people born in their country of residence, in all social contexts […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 20:30

NASA shakes up moon program with new test mission before astronaut lunar landing

NASA is adding a spacecraft docking test to its Artemis moon program before landing its first astronauts on the moon in over half a century, overhauling the flagship U.S. moon effort amid mounting delays and competitive pressure from China. The new Artemis mission in Earth’s orbit, planned for 2027 and involving lunar landers from Elon […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 19:57

Netflix surges as investors cheer decision to exit Warner Bros race

Netflix jumped more than 10% on Friday as investors applauded its decision to exit the race for Warner Bros Discovery, a months-long bidding war with Paramount Skydance for some of Hollywood’s most prized assets. Netflix declined to match Paramount’s latest $31 per share bid or raise its offer of $27.75 a share for Warner Bros’s […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 19:45

Neighbourhood police boosted with 17 new officers

The neighbourhood police unit has been strengthened with the addition of 17 new officers, marking a 50 per cent increase in staff, the police communications branch announced on Friday. The move forms part of broader efforts to modernise the Cyprus police and reinforce community-level law enforcement. The new officers will assume their duties immediately and […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 19:32

A night of velvet songs

An evening of vocal lyricism fast approaches in the capital as internationally acclaimed Cypriot performer and songwriter Vakia Stavrou returns for one final evening at Ktirio 53. Right before the singer continues her journey abroad for her upcoming concerts across Europe, Asia and Latin America, she gears up for a Night(s) in Velvet, as her […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 19:31

Bill Clinton to lawmakers investigating Epstein: ‘I saw nothing’

Bill Clinton told lawmakers on Friday that he “saw nothing that gave me pause” when he spent time with Jeffrey Epstein, as the former president gave closed-door testimony about his relationship with the late sex offender. In a prepared statement, Clinton told the House of Representatives Oversight Committee that he would not have flown on […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 18:44

Tram derails in central Milan, at least one dead

One person was killed and at least 20 were injured on Friday when a tram derailed in central Milan, according to a Reuters witness. The tram came off the tracks in the afternoon in Vittorio Veneto street. Five ambulances were at the scene, while civil protection teams set up a tent to assist the injured. […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 18:43

Cyprus urged to back EU ban on lead ammunition

Cyprus is facing growing pressure to support a proposed EU ban on lead in hunting cartridges and fishing weights, as environmental groups call on the government to back the measure under the bloc’s REACH framework. REACH Regulation is the EU’s regulatory system for managing chemical risks. It aims to protect human health and the environment, […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 18:38

Man arrested after 11kg cannabis seizure

A 32-year-old man was arrested during a police operation on Friday after approximately 11 kilograms of cannabis were found in his possession. According to police, the operation was launched following information that the man had received a parcel from a courier company. He was then stopped while driving his vehicle, and officers carried out a […]

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