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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 17:57

French court rejects Cyprus’ appeal against refusal to extradite man accused of developing property in north

The French court of cassation has rejected the Republic of Cyprus’ appeal against a lower court’s rejection of an extradition request regarding a man whom the Cypriot government accuses of developing property on land in the north owned by Greek Cypriots without their consent. The decision upholds a ruling made by the city of Aix-en-Provence’s court […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 17:22

Isotita accuses Pasydy of delaying new prison project

Trade union Isotita’s prison branch on Thursday accused union Pasydy and former political stakeholders of “hiding behind words”, emphasizing the political nature of the decision to proceed with the construction of a new prison facility. “The central prisons of 1890 no longer serve their purpose. Stop patching up ruins,” Isotita said in a statement. The […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 17:17

Kurds and Cypriots rally against attacks on Rojava

Members of the Kurdish diaspora and Cypriots staged protests in Nicosia on Thursday, condemning ongoing attacks on the Kurdish region of Rojava in northeastern Syria and urging Cyprus to take political action. The demonstration began outside the Interior ministry, passed the EU government office on Vyronos avenue and concluded at the House of representatives. Protesters […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 17:06

Fire suppression alone no longer enough for Cyprus, says EU report

Cyprus should move beyond a piecemeal approach to wildfires and adopt a comprehensive prevention and adaptation strategy, according to a report by the European Council of Science Academies (EASAC). The report, titled “Changing Wildfires in Europe”, was presented on Thursday at the initiative of the Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts at the Cyprus […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 17:02

National Bank of Greece approves new board member

The National Bank of Greece has announced the election of Michalis Haralabidis as a non-executive member of its board of directors. Haralabidis was elected during a board session held on that day to serve as the new representative of the Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations (HCAP). This election was conducted in accordance with the […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 16:24

Tsouloftas assumes presidency of Limassol regional tourism board

President of the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel) Andreas Tsouloftas has assumed the presidency of the Limassol regional tourism board (Etap), it emerged on Thursday. Tsouloftas succeeds Tonis Antoniou, who passed away in December, 2025, following a battle with cancer. In a statement, the association said Tsouloftas takes over at a particularly difficult […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 16:21

Cablenet: new standards in mobile connectivity with 5G Unlimited Plans launch

Cablenet recently unveiled its new 5G Unlimited Plans, marking the first major launch in a series of new-generation products designed to transform the way customers experience mobile connectivity in Cyprus. Designed for a generation that lives, works, and entertains on the move, the new plans offer unlimited DATA, minutes and SMS, delivering complete freedom without […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 16:15

Erhurman ‘in discussions’ over Turkish Cypriots denied entry to Turkey

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said he is in discussions over the matter of Turkish Cypriots being denied entry to Turkey. “I discussed this issue with Turkey’s Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz. I bring it up in every meeting. As I have said, I will follow up on many things, and this is one of them,” […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 16:13

Lidl Cyprus presents new socioeconomic impact assessment for 2024

Lidl Cyprus has published this year’s socioeconomic impact assessment, confirming its commitment to responsible entrepreneurship and creating substantial value for the Cypriot economy and society for yet another year. The Sixth Socioeconomic Impact Assessment captures the company’s progress for 2024 and highlights the continuous strengthening of its economic and social footprint in the country. The […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 16:12

Prosecution fails to hand over witness material in Thanasis Nicolaou case

By Tom Cleaver Prosecution lawyers in the case against an alleged cover-up of the circumstances regarding the death of conscript Thanasis Nicolaou failed to hand witness material to the defence on Thursday. The matter was raised by defence lawyers at the Limassol district court, who said that the delay in the handover of the material […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 15:46

Lidl Cyprus reports €133m contribution to local economy in 2024

Lidl Cyprus published its new socioeconomic impact assessment on Thursday, outlining its contribution to the Cypriot economy and society through employment, investment and sustainability initiatives. The company said the assessment confirms its commitment to responsible entrepreneurship and its continued creation of value for Cyprus for another consecutive year. The sixth socioeconomic impact assessment captures Lidl […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 15:37

How Israel moved its ‘Yellow Line’ deeper into a shattered Gaza City neighbourhood

By Dawoud Abu Alkas, Catherine Cartier, Edward Carron and Rami Ayyub As Israel moved the blocks marking its armistice line with Hamas deeper into one Gaza neighbourhood in December, it destroyed dozens of buildings and displaced Palestinians in violation of a U.S.-backed ceasefire deal, according to satellite imagery reviewed by Reuters and resident testimony. In […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 15:30

From carnival to cinema: Cyprus’ must-visit spring festivals

As the calendar year unfolds, more and more events and cultural happenings are taking shape all around the island, filling our days with traditional festivals, the annual madness of the carnival, poetry slams, film festivals, art fairs and gatherings for entrepreneurs. Here’s what not to miss in Cyprus in the coming months. Calling brave souls […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 15:24

Three Czech travellers caught with 42,000 untaxed cigarettes

Three Czech passengers departing from Larnaca airport were arrested on Thursday after customs officers found 42,000 untaxed cigarettes in their luggage. During an inspection, customs officers found a total of 210 boxes of 200 cigarettes, with 70 boxes in each traveller’s luggage. The passengers were bound for the United Kingdom. The cigarettes and luggage were […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 14:53

Train collides with crane in Spain’s fourth rail crash in a week, several injured

A commuter train collided with a crane in southeastern Spain on Thursday, emergency services said, in the country’s fourth rail crash in less than a week. Several people suffered minor injuries in the crash near the port city of Cartagena in Murcia region, authorities added. “The train hasn’t been overturned or derailed,” a spokesperson for […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 14:48

Cypriot MEPs split as von der Leyen survives fourth no-confidence vote

Cypriot members of the European Parliament were evenly split as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a vote of no confidence for the fourth time in the last six months. The motion had been tabled largely by MEPs from the far right, led by French firebrand Jordan Bardella, and was defeated with 165 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 14:42

Committee debates first comprehensive traffic law

The House transport committee began discussion on Thursday of a proposed law aimed at tackling traffic congestion across Cyprus. The bill, submitted by Disy MP Fotini Tsiridou, seeks to create a comprehensive framework for traffic management, introducing measures such as priority lanes, school protection zones and staggered schedules. “This proposal aims to bring order where […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 14:39

Trump says Ukraine efforts ‘getting close’ ahead of Zelenskiy talks

US President Donald Trump said peace efforts on Ukraine were “getting close” ahead of a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Davos on Thursday, as US envoy Steve Witkoff said negotiations were down to one last issue. US and Ukrainian officials have spent weeks in frenetic shuttle diplomacy as Kyiv faces pressure from Trump to […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 14:04

Greek Cypriots ‘reject’ proposal for bicommunal children’s football match

The Greek Cypriot side rejected a proposal for a bicommunal children’s football match to be played, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said. “Our proposal for a match between two under-14 football teams from northern and southern Cyprus was rejected. The reason given was that the teams from southern Cyprus are members of international federations, and […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 13:53

Finance Minister hails historic €16.5 billion demand for Cyprus bond

Cyprus secured record-breaking investor demand when it issued a €1 billion 10-year government bond on January 21, according to Finance Minister Makis Keravnos and detailed data released by the Public Debt Management Office. In statements made on Thursday, the minister described the €16.50 billion in total offers as a historic milestone. “The Republic of Cyprus […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 13:41

Peo calls for end to internship exploitation

A government “backtrack” on internship regulations risks entrenching the exploitation of students and young workers, Peo’s youth office warned on Thursday, urging the immediate submission of long-delayed legislation to establish a regulatory framework. According to the organisation, all prerequisites for national legislation to proceed have already been completed. It said the views of all parties […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 13:39

EU-Mercosur deal likely to take effect provisionally from March, says EU diplomat

The EU’s free trade deal with South American countries will probably be applied on a provisional basis as soon as March, an EU diplomat told Reuters on Thursday, despite a looming challenge at the bloc’s top court. EU lawmakers dealt a blow to the contentious trade agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay on Wednesday […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 13:29

EU leaders to reassess US ties despite Trump U-turn on Greenland

EU leaders will rethink their ties with the US at an emergency summit on Thursday after Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs and even military action to acquire Greenland badly shook confidence in the transatlantic relationship, diplomats said. Trump abruptly stepped back on Wednesday from his threat of tariffs on eight European nations, ruled out using […]

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Kıbrıs 22.01.2026 13:14

Cyprus government posts €653.6 million surplus

Cyprus recorded a general government surplus of €653.6 million in the third quarter of 2025, according to preliminary fiscal results released by the state statistical service (Cystat) on Thursday. The results cover the period July-September 2025 and show a lower surplus compared with €871.00 million recorded in the same period of 2024. Cystat reported that […]

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