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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 12:25

Christodoulides says chief of staff’s resignation is ‘an act of self-confidence’

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday said the resignation of his chief of staff Charalambos Charalambous is “an act of self-confidence”. Charalambous had resigned after a video alleging campaign finance lawbreaking on the part of him, Christodoulides, and former minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis was widely shared on social media, but Christodoulides was keen to maintain his now […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 12:22

Defence ministry issues conscript call for 16-year-olds

All teenage boys born in 2010 and reaching the age of 16 have been called to submit their conscript information declaration within 2026. The defence ministry said on Monday that the procedure can only be done online at https://www.gov.cy/service/dilosi-stoicheion-stratefsimou/. To do this, a gov.cy verified profile is necessary. By law, those failing to submit their […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 12:05

Christodoulides minded to ‘completely abolish’ social support body

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday said he is minded to “completely abolish” the social support body, after a video which was widely shared on social media last week linked it to alleged campaign finance violations by him and his associates, and after his wife, First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides, resigned from its running on Sunday. […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 11:44

Russian embassy official found dead in Nicosia

Cypriot authorities are investigating the death of a senior Russian Embassy official who was found dead inside his office in Nicosia last Thursday. Sources close to the matter told the Cyprus Mail that the man was discovered around midday, though police were not informed until several hours later. Officers who attended the Russian Embassy were […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 11:25

Limassol combines lifestyle and stability, Israeli investor says

Limassol, Cyprus’ second-largest city, is emerging as a “hidden gem” in the international real estate market, according to Israeli businessman and real estate investor Avner Heisler, writing in Israel’s largest newspaper, Yedioth Ahronoth. In his analysis, titled “Limassol. The place where big investors hide”, Heisler describes the coastal city as “one of the most dynamic […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 11:23

Anti-corruption authority to begin ‘detailed examination’ of Christodoulides video

The anti-corruption authority is to begin a “detailed examination” of a video which alleged campaign finance lawbreaking on the part of President Nikos Christodoulides and his associates which was widely shared on social media, transparency commissioner Harris Poyiadjis said on Monday. He told the Cyprus News Agency that the authority’s members were due to meet […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 11:00

Cleaner fuels gain ground in shipping, but Cyprus sees the limits

Global shipping is making visible progress in adopting cleaner fuels, but the pace of change remains well short of what is needed to meet looming environmental targets, according to new analysis by British classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR), based on Clarkson’s data for 2025. While overall newbuilding orders eased compared with 2024, demand for vessels […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 10:52

Christodoulides’ chief of staff resigns in video storm

President Nikos Christodoulides’ chief of staff Charalambos Charalambous on Monday announced his resignation from the post after a video which alleged that he had engaged in campaign finance lawbreaking to aid Christodoulides was widely shared on social media last week. He announced his resignation in a post on social media. More to follow…

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 10:31

Slot vows to field strong Liverpool side against Barnsley in FA Cup

Liverpool manager Arne Slot will select his strongest available squad for Monday’s FA Cup third-round clash against League One side Barnsley as he seeks to avoid a repeat of last season’s shock exit to Plymouth Argyle, when he fielded a heavily rotated team. Plymouth were bottom of the second-tier Championship when they knocked out the […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 10:26

Defending Super Bowl champion Eagles ousted from NFL playoffs by 49ers

The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles were eliminated from the NFL playoffs at the first hurdle on Sunday with a 23-19 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The Eagles, who denied the Kansas City Chiefs from a Super Bowl three-peat last February, moved deep into 49ers territory late in the game but were unable […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 10:12

From Alaska to Madeira: Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon draws world runners

There are only a few days left until the Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon, which takes place on Sunday, January 18, transforming the capital into a meeting point for runners, sports fans and visitors from Cyprus and abroad. Registrations are continuing and are proving particularly encouraging, with interest remaining high among both local runners and […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 10:00

The promise that remains

Four women artists who are part of the Beauty Line Art Foundation’s inaugural residency programme are getting ready to present the Foundation’s first exhibition, titled The Promise that Remains. The Foundation was founded in 2024 in Nicosia with the aim of strengthening the role of art in contemporary society and now, one of its first […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 09:54

Cocaine, bat found in ‘reckless’ driver’s car

Cocaine and a bat, as well as other potentially offensive items, were found in the car of a 23-year-old man who was arrested after driving “recklessly”, the police said on Monday. The police said the man’s car had been identified as “suspicious” while parked on a street in the city, and that “as soon as […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 09:40

Thessaloniki university mulls opening campus in Paphos

The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is “in the final stretch” of coming to a decision over whether it will open a campus in Paphos, according to reports on Monday. News website Pafosnet reported that the university’s decision-making body will finalise its decision regarding the potential opening of a campus “in the very early part of […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 09:26

Single unified agreement for sale of multiple properties

In agreements involving the sale of multiple properties together, time tests not only the contracting parties and the terms they agreed upon, but also any constraints encountered, such as development restrictions, compulsory acquisition issues, and changing business circumstances. When a transaction is structured as a package deal, piecemeal implementation may transform a lawful option into […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 09:19

Govt aims to ‘shake off cloud of doubt’ after video storm

The government aims to “shake off this cloud of doubt” which has engulfed it in the aftermath of the publishing of a video last week which alleged campaign finance lawbreaking on the part of President Nikos Christodoulides and his associates was widely shared on social media, deputy government spokesman Yiannis Antoniou said on Monday. “The […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 08:52

Cyprus’ honorary consul meets handball team after bus crash

Cyprus’ honorary consul in Tallinn Jaanus Rahumagi paid a visit to the men’s national handball team after they were involved in a road traffic accident while in Estonia for a fixture. According to the Cypriot embassy in Helsinki, which oversees relations with Estonia, Rahumagi spoke with the team and “conveyed support and wishes for a […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 08:30

Investor fear in early 2025 led to ‘costly lessons’, CFA expert warns

Investors who succumbed to the “temptation to sell” during the market turbulence of early 2025 likely learned a costly lesson about the dangers of market timing, according to Kyriacos Inios, Secretary of CFA Society Cyprus. Reflecting on the sense of unease that dominated markets in April last year, when tariff war rhetoric was pervasive and […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 08:19

‘One Battle,’ ‘Hamnet’ claim top trophies at Hollywood’s Golden Globes ceremony

Dark comedy “One Battle After Another” and “Hamnet,” a story about William Shakespeare’s grief over the death of his son, claimed the top prizes on Sunday at the Golden Globes, one of the first major ceremonies in Hollywood’s annual awards season. “One Battle” was named best movie musical or comedy, one of its four Globe […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 08:06

Kombos, Rubio speak on Venezuela, global events

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday held a telephone conversation which centred on the matter of Venezuela, as well as other recent global developments. According to the US’ state department’s deputy spokesman Tommy Pigott, the pair “discussed the United States’ counternarcotics operations in the Caribbean” – the […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 08:03

Denmark’s Greenland dilemma: Defending a territory already on its way out

When U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets his Danish and Greenlandic counterparts this week, Denmark will be defending a territory that has been moving steadily away from it and towards independence since 1979. President Donald Trump’s threats to seize Greenland have triggered a wave of European solidarity with Denmark. But the crisis has exposed […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 08:00

Global air travel hits record high as demand defies supply issues

Global air passenger demand rose by 5.7 per cent in November 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), increased by 5.7 per cent year-on-year, while total capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), rose by […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 07:54

Deaths from Iran protests reach more than 500, rights group says

Unrest in Iran has killed more than 500 people, a rights group said on Sunday, as Tehran threatened to target U.S. military bases if President Donald Trump carries out his renewed threats to intervene on behalf of protesters. With the Islamic Republic’s clerical establishment facing the biggest demonstrations since 2022, Trump has repeatedly threatened to […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 07:34

Today’s weather: More snow in Troodos

More snow is expected to fall in the Troodos mountains on Monday, with rain, hailstones, and isolated storms expected in lower ground. The storms are expected to be most intense in the morning, with calmer weather expected as the days go on, though isolated storms are still possible in the west and north of the […]

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