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Man arrested after 11kg cannabis seizure
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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IAEA report says Iran must allow inspections, points at Isfahan
Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 18:33

IAEA report says Iran must allow inspections, points at Isfahan

The U.N. nuclear watchdog issued a confidential report on Friday urging Iran to let it inspect all its nuclear sites and pointing at Isfahan as a place of interest because of a new enrichment plant and near-bomb-grade uranium that was stored there. The report was sent to members of the International Atomic Energy Agency ahead […]

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Paralympics-More nations skip Milano Cortina opening ceremony as boycott grows
Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 18:18

Paralympics-More nations skip Milano Cortina opening ceremony as boycott grows

A week before the Paralympics open in Verona, a growing list of countries plans to skip the ceremony in protest at the inclusion of Russian athletes under their own flag, an escalating boycott that threatens to overshadow the start of the Games. The International Paralympic Committee has allocated 10 combined slots to Russian and Belarusian […]

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Bitcoin rejected at $68K as bearish pressure persists while protocol reports 850M tokens sold
Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 18:10

Bitcoin rejected at $68K as bearish pressure persists while protocol reports 850M tokens sold

Bitcoin’s latest attempt to reclaim higher ground stalled near the $68,000–$70,000 region, reinforcing caution among traders who argue that the broader bearish structure remains intact. While short-term rebounds have generated optimism, analysts note that key technical levels continue to act as resistance. At the same time, development activity within decentralized finance persists, with Mutuum Finance […]

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UK set to approve Leonardo military helicopter contract
Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 18:05

UK set to approve Leonardo military helicopter contract

Britain’s finance minister Rachel Reevesis set to award a contract to Italian defence company Leonardo LDOF.MI to build a new fleet of military helicopters, a Treasury source said on Friday. Without a new contract, Leonardo had said it could shut Britain’s last military helicopter manufacturing site, in Yeovil, southwest England, threatening the jobs of the […]

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Police probe alleged mass dog killings at Paphos shelter
Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 17:54

Police probe alleged mass dog killings at Paphos shelter

Paphos police are investigating allegations that multiple dogs were illegally killed at a private shelter, with a formal complaint triggering a criminal probe. The complaint, made public by municipal councillor Kyriakos Savvas on Friday, alleges that dogs were put down on five separate dates between January 27 and February 16, including claims that 40 animals […]

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Greece’s ex-finance minister Varoufakis charged over use of ecstasy decades ago
Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 17:51

Greece’s ex-finance minister Varoufakis charged over use of ecstasy decades ago

Greece’s former finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, a self-declared “erratic” Marxist, has been charged with promoting drug use after he publicly admitted to having popped an ecstasy pill nearly four decades ago, his party said. The economics professor, who infuriated euro zone partners with his unconventional style and lectures during bailout negotiations at the peak of […]

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Former Turkish Cypriot Famagusta police chief back in court over ‘fake diploma scandal’
Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 17:48

Former Turkish Cypriot Famagusta police chief back in court over ‘fake diploma scandal’

Former Turkish Cypriot Famagusta police chief Baris Sel appeared in court on Friday in the latest hearing of his trial regarding a master’s degree he obtained, allegedly under false pretences, from Morphou’s now infamous Cyprus Health and Social Sciences University (KSTU). He faces a total of 20 charges, and remains on bail, with his next […]

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Central Bank of Cyprus launches tenders for IT security and cafeteria
Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 17:20

Central Bank of Cyprus launches tenders for IT security and cafeteria

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday announced two new public tenders, outlining procurement plans covering critical IT security infrastructure and in-house service provision. In its first announcement, the CBC launched Tender 02/2026 for the purchase of IT security services, seeking maintenance, system management and 24-hour monitoring of its Security Information and Event Management […]

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IT distributor Asbis reports record annual revenue of nearly $4 billion
Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 17:04

IT distributor Asbis reports record annual revenue of nearly $4 billion

Asbis Enterprises Plc announced on February 25, 2026, that it achieved a net profit of $75.3 million for the full year ending December 31, 2025, marking the best financial performance in the history of the company. The Cyprus-based IT distributor recorded record-breaking annual revenue of $3.86 billion, representing an increase of 28.4 per cent compared […]

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The importance of sustaining dialogue
Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 17:00

The importance of sustaining dialogue

By Maria Angela Holguin As I have stated publicly on several occasions, changing the status quo for the benefit of all requires that the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot leaders build a different model of interaction and take necessary decisions that would demonstrate a genuine interest in resuming negotiations. I sincerely hope that the series […]

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Two arrested in Cyprus on terrorism charges
Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 16:51

Two arrested in Cyprus on terrorism charges

Two people have been arrested in Cyprus on terrorism charges, the police confirmed on Friday. A police representative informed the Cyprus Mail that the pair appeared in court on Friday morning and were both remanded in custody for five days. The representative said they were unable to provide any further information. News website Alpha, meanwhile, […]

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Over 80kg of drugs destroyed following 530 cases in Limassol and Larnaca
Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 16:49

Over 80kg of drugs destroyed following 530 cases in Limassol and Larnaca

More than 80 kilogrammes of drugs were destroyed on Thursday by the police drug squad, authorities said. The quantity related to narcotics seized during the investigation of a total of 530 cases in the Limassol and Larnaca districts. Ykan said the destruction procedures are organised and carried out at regular intervals in all districts. The […]

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Spain alerts WHO of swine flu virus believed to have been transmitted between people
Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 16:48

Spain alerts WHO of swine flu virus believed to have been transmitted between people

Spain has alerted the World Health Organisation of what it believes to be a person-to-person transmission of the swine flu virus in its A(H1N1)v variant, a spokesperson for health authorities in the Catalonia region confirmed to Reuters on Friday. In a later statement, the Catalan health department said the risk assessment for the population was […]

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Cyprus shipping chamber meets with shipping deputy minister
Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 16:30

Cyprus shipping chamber meets with shipping deputy minister

The board of directors of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber on Friday met with Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis during a working lunch, in order to discuss the strategic direction of the country’s maritime sector. According to an announcement by the chamber, the meeting provided a platform for the maritime industry leadership to engage in high-level […]

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CSE to hold virtual interviews for market reps, announces exam results
Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 16:17

CSE to hold virtual interviews for market reps, announces exam results

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Friday announced the scheduling of online oral interviews for executives seeking certification as stock exchange representatives for remote members. The Council of the Exchange confirmed that the virtual sessions will take place on March 16, 2026, for professionals active in Investment Services Firms (ISFs) that hold membership in an […]

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75-year-old suspected of smuggling hay from the north amid FMD outbreak
Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 16:17

75-year-old suspected of smuggling hay from the north amid FMD outbreak

The customs department, in cooperation with police, has launched an investigation into a 75-year-old individual for the illegal trafficking of hay and animal feed from the north. The inquiry follows an anonymous tip received on Thursday indicating the man was “likely transporting hay and animal feed” through unauthorised crossing points, customs spokesperson, George Constantinou, informed […]

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Erhurman: No reason to say Mia Milia crossing would only benefit Turkish Cypriots
Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 16:13

Erhurman: No reason to say Mia Milia crossing would only benefit Turkish Cypriots

There is “no understandable reason” to say that a new crossing point in the eastern Nicosia suburb of Mia Milia would only benefit Turkish Cypriots, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Friday. “It is clear that the Mia Milia and Louroujina crossing points would benefit both Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots. Especially considering the […]

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A minute with: Andrew Sofos (Sofocleous) martial arts instructor
Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 16:00

A minute with: Andrew Sofos (Sofocleous) martial arts instructor

Where do you live?I live in Brookmans Park Hertfordshire with my wife of nearly 40 years Tatiana. What did you have for breakfast?Tea/Coffee Fruit, yogurt, poached eggs, Describe your perfect dayGoing for a morning walk in the local woods, meditating, training martial arts including Tai Chi, spending time with family and friends. Best book ever […]

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Half of companies not paying employers’ liability insurance
Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 15:58

Half of companies not paying employers’ liability insurance

Half of companies in Cyprus are not paying compulsory employers’ liability insurance, Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said. Responding to a written question put to him by Disy MP Nikos Georgiou, he said that a total of 66,711 entities were registered as employers in Cyprus at the end of last year, and that just 35,521 have […]

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Peo throws support behind striking Turkish Cypriot Pepsi workers
Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 15:49

Peo throws support behind striking Turkish Cypriot Pepsi workers

Trade union Peo on Friday offered its support to the striking workers at Ektam, the north’s producer of Pepsi and other soft drinks, paying a visit to the picket line outside the factory as the strike enters its fourth week. Peo secretary-general Sotiroula Charalambous said after her visit that “the fight at Ektam does not […]

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Petroleum product sales climb 11.2 per cent in January
Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 15:48

Petroleum product sales climb 11.2 per cent in January

Total petroleum product sales in Cyprus reached 118,460 tonnes in January, representing an 11.2 per cent increase compared to the same month in the previous year, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). A significant rise was observed in the provisions of marine gasoil, which skyrocketed by 175.3 per cent during this period. The aviation […]

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Cyprus industrial output prices edge up in January
Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 15:40

Cyprus industrial output prices edge up in January

Cyprus’ industrial output price index reached 122.1 units in January 2026, marking a marginal annual increase of 0.2 per cent, according to the state statistical service (Cystat). This latest figure, which uses 2021 as a base year of 100 units, actually represented a monthly decrease of 0.6 per cent when compared to the levels recorded […]

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Erdogan asserts EEZs claims, lambasts Cyprus, Greece in UN letter
Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 15:23

Erdogan asserts EEZs claims, lambasts Cyprus, Greece in UN letter

Turkey has challenged Cyprus, Greece and Egypt in a letter to the United Nations, reiterating its claims over maritime zones in the Eastern Mediterranean and defending its “Blue Homeland” doctrine. Ankara accused its neighbours of violating Turkey’s “unilaterally” declared Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and called into question Cyprus’ sovereign rights. The letter, submitted on 16 […]

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