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Kıbrıs 06.01.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: tourism, shipping, banks, CySEC, economy

Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis on Monday said that Cyprus’ maritime sector enters 2026 in “stronger shape”, having overcome recent disruptions, and has further bolstered its global standing. Indeed, shipping continues to play a central role in the economy, now contributing more than 7 per cent to Cyprus’ gross domestic product. Speaking to Philenews, Hadjimanolis said […]

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Kıbrıs 06.01.2026 06:00

Safe Bulkers approves quarterly dividends for preferred shares

Safe Bulkers, Inc., the Limassol-linked dry-bulk shipowner listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has approved quarterly cash dividends on its Series C and Series D cumulative redeemable perpetual preferred shares. The board declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend on both the 8 per cent Series C and 8 per cent Series D preferred […]

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Kıbrıs 06.01.2026 04:24

Deputy ministry looks forward to robust year for Cyprus film

Cypriot creators and producers competed on an equal footing with productions from major countries, the deputy ministry of culture said on Monday welcoming 2026, winning awards as well as recognition. This year is expected to be an extremely productive year for the Cypriot film industry, it added. That is largely because two premieres are set […]

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Kıbrıs 06.01.2026 04:20

Our View: Maduro’s capture a threat for rules-based international order

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was to appear in a Manhattan federal court on Monday afternoon to face drugs and weapons charges following his capture by US forces in a pre-dawn raid on Saturday. It is not the first time the United States invaded a Latin American country and captured its leader. In 1989, on the […]

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 21:44

US making preparations in case Trump decides to reopen embassy in Caracas, official says

The United States is undergoing preparations in case President Donald Trump decides to reopen the US embassy in Venezuela’s capital Caracas, a senior State Department official said on Monday. “As President Trump said, we are making preparations to allow for a reopening should the President make that decision,” the official told Reuters. Trump on Sunday […]

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 20:18

Erhurman welcomes journalist Kismir to official residence

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Monday welcomed journalist Ali Kismir to his official residence in the northern sector of the Nicosia suburb of Ayios Dhometios, with Kismir still facing up to 10 years in prison if found guilty of having “insulted” the Turkish Cypriot armed forces. Kismir was welcomed by Erhurman in his capacity […]

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 19:55

Music and dance performance looks at Nicosia through the centuries

This January, an original music and dance performance is coming to Nicosia that places the focus on the city itself. Looking at Nicosia’s multicultural aspects, traditions and communities through the centuries, Nostalgia moves from the Byzantine Era to the present day. At each stop in history, the performance takes the audiences on a journey though […]

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 19:45

North property case against German woman continues

The case against the 49-year-old German woman who stands accused of having sold Greek Cypriot-owned property in the north continued on Monday, with lawyers deliberating the validity of an amended version of her statement submitted by the prosecution following the conclusion of a the “trial within a trial” related to the statement she gave to the police […]

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 19:31

Outrage over neglected horse

A horse found severely malnourished and neglected was rescued on Sunday following a social media post that sparked an animal welfare intervention. The Ecologists Party said the intervention followed a post showing a horse in poor condition, prompting members of its Animal Action Group to visit the site after contacting the local police station. It […]

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 18:22

Christodoulides to meet Zelenskiy, others on Wednesday

President Nikos Christodoulides will hold bilateral meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and other high-profile international figures on Wednesday, with a number of famous faces set to attend the day’s opening ceremony for Cyprus’ six-month term as the holder of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday […]

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 18:10

Cardano (ADA) investors monitor this new Altcoin for 20x upside, it already surged 300%

When a big coin feels stuck, investors start scanning for the next real move. Not the loudest coin. The one that still has room to run, plus a clear product plan. That is why some analysts say Cardano (ADA) holders are watching Mutuum Finance (MUTM) right now. MUTM has already climbed 300% through its Presale […]

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 18:07

Celtic sack manager Nancy after eight games in charge

Celtic have sacked manager Wilfried Nancy, the Scottish Premiership club said on Monday, two days after their 3-1 defeat by Rangers left the champions level on points with their bitter rivals. The 48-year-old Frenchman, who replaced interim boss Martin O’Neill last month, managed just two victories in eight games across all competitions while they have […]

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 17:52

Two arrested in €35,000 online fraud case

Two men have been arrested in connection with an online fraud case that left a Nicosia-based company €35,000 out of pocket, police said on Monday. The case came to light in mid July 2025 when a company director in Nicosia filed a complaint to police, reporting that his firm had fallen victim to an online […]

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 17:39

‘No excuse’ for US actions, Stefanou says at Venezuela protest

There can be “no excuse” for the United States’ actions in Venezuela, Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou said on Monday as protesters gathered at the US embassy in Nicosia to demonstrate against airstrikes carried out by US forces in Venezuela and the capture of both its President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on Saturday. […]

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 16:28

65,000 foot and mouth vaccines given in north

Preventive measures are crucial to avoid the further spread of foot and mouth disease, which has recently been detected in cattle the north, agricultural organisation Panagrotikos said on Monday. “The responsibility and cooperation of all bodies is necessary to protect the animal population, animal production, public health and the income of our producers,” the organisation […]

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 16:22

Political parties to get €12.7 million boost

Political parties will this week get their hands on a €12.7 million cash injection from the state, a boost to help them with campaign expenses for the upcoming parliamentary elections. The funds are the regular annual state grant given to the parties. They are paid to the parliament’s treasury, which then distributes the cash to […]

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 16:15

Damianos to attend ‘Coalition of the willing’ meeting in Paris

Energy Minister Michael Damianos will represent Cyprus at Tuesday’s meeting of the ‘Coalition of the willing’ – a group of over 30 countries which have pledged support for Ukraine – in Paris. The meeting has been convened by French President Emmanuel Macron and will take place at the Elysee Palace, with the group including 24 […]

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 16:11

Erhurman decries ‘anti-Turkey axis’ in energy, defence sectors

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Monday decried what he described as an “anti-Turkey axis” being forged by the governments of Greece, Israel and Cyprus in the defence and energy sectors. He wrote in a post on social media that despite President Nikos Christodoulides’ references to solving the Cyprus problem in his new year’s message, […]

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 16:03

Early signs for Cyprus tourism in 2026 ‘extremely encouraging’

Focus must be on visitors leaving satisfied, says Koumis Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis on Monday said that early signs for 2026 tourism bookings were extremely encouraging, stressing that the key challenge was ensuring visitors leave Cyprus satisfied. The deputy minister visited Ayia Napa to meet representatives of the Famagusta district, in order to […]

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 15:51

Unficyp called to further incident in buffer zone

Two Turkish Cypriot tractors reportedly entered the buffer zone in the Nicosia district village of Avlona at around 10am on Monday, cultivating fields belonging to Greek Cypriot farmers, the village’s mukhtar Menelaos Savva said. The incident, reportedly involving Turkish Cypriot farmers, the Turkish Cypriot Avlona mukhtar, and the Turkish army, was promptly reported to the […]

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 15:36

Cyprus economic sentiment improves in December

Cyprus’ economic climate improved in December 2025, according to the University of Cyprus’ Economics Research Centre (CypERC). This uplift was primarily driven by stronger business sentiment in services and retail trade and rising consumer confidence, pushing the Economic Sentiment Index higher. According to the research centre, the Economic Sentiment Index rose by 1.6 points in […]

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 15:30

Giving olive waste a second life

Olive trees are the most eternal feature of Cyprus’ rural landscape, with olive oil among the key crops each year. While production has wavered over recent seasons, Cyprus continues to yield thousands of tons of olive oil and per person consumption sits among the higher levels in Europe at around 3.8kg per capita annually. Yet […]

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 15:26

Unions call for meeting with President over minimum wage

Trade unions on Monday asked for a meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides to air in person their grievances chiefly over the recent revision of the national minimum wage, which they call woefully inadequate. Head of the SEK union Andreas Matsas confirmed they sent a letter requesting to meet Christodoulides and the labour minister. Matsas reiterated […]

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Kıbrıs 05.01.2026 15:14

Farmers call for support over lack of water

Farmers affected by water cuts need to receive financial support, farmers union Pek said on Monday. “We ask the president of the Republic to intervene and take appropriate action, announcing financial support for our farmers and more projects so that the needs of the primary sector are met,” Pek said. According to the association, several […]

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