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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 10:51

Israel allegedly approves transfer request of jailed property developer Aykut

Israeli property developer Simon Mistriel Aykut has formally requested to be transferred to Israel to serve the remainder of his five-year prison sentence imposed by a Cypriot court, with Israeli authorities apparently approving the request and the matter now under examination by the justice ministry. Aykut, 75, submitted the application to the Israeli authorities shortly […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 10:38

Sinner to meet Gaston in first round, Sabalenka to play French wildcard

Defending champion Jannik Sinner will meet French world number 94 Hugo Gaston in the first round of the Australian Open in his bid for a third straight title at Melbourne Park, while women’s top seed Aryna Sabalenka takes on French wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga. Men’s top seed Carlos Alcaraz will play 79th-ranked Australian Adam Walton in […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 10:31

Advantage Arsenal in League Cup semi-final after win at Chelsea

Arsenal edged towards their first League Cup final since 2018 as they beat London rivals Chelsea 3-2 in the opening leg of their semi-final at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta’s side were dominant for long spells and goals by Ben White, Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi should have virtually sewn up the tie. But […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 10:28

Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to set up final against Senegal

Yassine Bounou saved two penalties and Youssef En-Nesyri netted the decisive spot kick as hosts Morocco secured a 4-2 shootout victory over Nigeria following their 0-0 draw in a tense Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Rabat on Wednesday. Morocco, seeking their first continental title in 50 years, will face 2021 winners Senegal in Sunday’s […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 09:44

Two vehicles up in flames in Episkopi

Two vehicles went up in flames at around 4.10am on Thursday in Episkopi, Limassol. According to the police, the private vehicles were parked in an open space near the owner’s home and were completely destroyed. Fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said four fire trucks were sent to the location to extinguish the blaze. Police investigations […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 09:36

Housing crisis ‘profound impact’ demands European response

The housing crisis is “no longer a marginal issue”, but one with a “profound impact” and as such demands a European response, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Wednesday evening. Speaking to journalists accredited in Brussels, who are currently visiting Cyprus, Ioannou said the housing crisis affected social cohesion, economic resilience, demographic evolution, worker mobility […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 09:35

Cyprus shipowners praise ‘remarkable’ mid-ocean rescue of rower

The captain and crew of MV Cymona Eagle, managed by Athens-based Alassia NewShips Management Inc, have been commended for their “exceptional seamanship” and “outstanding efforts” after rescuing a lone rower, Jari Saario, from a sinking craft in the South Atlantic over the weekend. The rescue unfolded late on Friday night, while the vessel was en […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 09:30

Netflix prepares all-cash offer for Warner Bros, source says

Netflix is preparing to make an all-cash offer for Warner Bros Discovery’s studios ‌and streaming businesses, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. The changes are designed to expedite a sale, which will take months to close and has faced opposition from politicians and rival bidder Paramount Skydance, according to the source. […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 09:00

Three arrested in police operations overnight

Three individuals were arrested overnight on Wednesday during police operations to crack down on serious crime and maintain public order. The police said the operation focused on key points in urban areas across Cyprus, in an effort to prevent crime and enhance the sense of security among the public. One person was arrested in Larnaca […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 09:00

Why Cyprus became a key hub for fast-growing software firm Altegio

Altegio managing partner Yri Petrou recently spoke to the Cyprus Mail about the rapid international expansion of the company’s software-as-a-service (Saas) platform, its post-2022 strategic reset and the growing role of Cyprus in its global footprint, at a time when service-based businesses are accelerating their digital transformation. Founded in 2022, Altegio has scaled quickly to […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 08:43

British bases police make 34 arrests over holidays

The British bases police carried out operation Dasher over the holidays in a bid to keep local communities safe, resulting in the arrest of 34 people. Operation Dasher is “a targeted policing initiative aimed at keeping local communities safe and reassured during one of the busiest times of the year”, and was “designed to tackle […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 08:19

Trump questions Pahlavi’s ability to garner support in Iran, blames Zelenskiy for Ukraine stalemate

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi “seems very nice” but expressed uncertainty over whether Pahlavi would be able to muster support within Iran to eventually take over. In an exclusive Reuters interview in the Oval Office, Trump said there is a chance Iran’s clerical government could collapse, blamed […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 08:11

Cyprus on a ‘national mission’ during EU presidency

Cyprus’ EU presidency is a “national mission” and President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday evening he intended for small Cyprus to make a difference during its six-month term at the helm of the bloc, by focusing on the EU agenda and addressing international crises. Speaking to journalists covering Cyprus’ EU presidency, Christodoulides said accession to […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 07:53

US begins precautionary base drawdowns as Iran warns neighbours

The United States is withdrawing some personnel from bases in the Middle East, a U.S. official said on Wednesday, after a senior Iranian official said Tehran had warned neighbours it would hit American bases if Washington strikes. With Iran’s leadership trying to quell the worst domestic unrest the Islamic Republic has ever faced, Tehran is […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 07:49

Attempted murder in Kiti, 38-year-old suspect arrested

A 38-year-old has been arrested for the attempted murder of a 35-year-old in Kiti, Larnaca, on Wednesday night. The police said they were notified at 8pm about blood found on a carpark pavement. Shortly afterwards, the Larnaca general hospital informed the police that a 35-year-old had been taken to hospital with stab wounds. The man […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 07:30

Clear skies on Thursday, 30cm of snow on Troodos peak

Skies on Thursday will be clear, with temperatures reaching 15C inland, 17C along the coast and 6C in the highest mountains, where snow has reached 30cm. Winds will be a gentle breeze of 3 Beaufort, over slight to moderate seas. Thursday night will be clear, with a northwest to northeast gentle breeze of 2 to […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: PwC, taxes, EBA presidency, Limassol chamber, bounced cheques

PwC Cyprus hosted a Cyprus–India AI event in Nicosia this week, bringing together business and academic leaders to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) collaboration and its role in innovation and growth. PwC Cyprus hosted the event ‘Driving Innovation and Growth’ on Wednesday January 14, at the PwC Experience Center, as part of the Cyprus–India AI Impact […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 07:00

Toyota Motor group company raises offer for Toyota Industries by 15%

Toyota Motor group company Denso will raise its tender offer price for group firm Toyota Industries to 18,800 yen ($118.11) per share as part of its plan to take the forklift maker private, it said on Wednesday. The Japanese automaker had previously offered 16,300 yen per share in a deal announced in June. The tender […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 06:40

What’s on this weekend

What does this weekend behold? Winter swimming, cabaret shows, carboot sales, live music, children’s theatre, cinema nights that place the spotlight on Cypriot films, exhibitions and events that ditch the small talk. Ayia Napa The fun begins before the weekend even arrives in Ayia Napa as its Town Hall fills with music and dances from […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 06:30

Tesla to offer self-driving software only on monthly basis from Feb 14, Musk says

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday that the electric vehicle maker’s full self-driving (FSD) software will only be available as a monthly subscription after February 14. Currently, Tesla allows its electic vehicle owners to purchase FSD (Supervised) for a one-time payment of $8,000 or a subscription of $99 per month in the U.S. FSD […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 06:00

Bank of England’s Taylor says rates set to fall further as inflation drops

Interest rates set by the Bank of England should continue to fall as inflation is likely to settle ​around the central bank’s 2 per cent target soon, BoE policymaker ‌Alan Taylor said on Wednesday. “We can now see inflation at target in mid-2026, rather than having to wait until 2027 as in our previous projection,” […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 04:25

Savvides questions whether Supreme Court should be charged with review of attorney-general decisions

Attorney-General George Savvides on Wednesday questioned whether the Supreme Court should be assigned the responsibility of reviewing decisions taken by future attorneys-general, as has been provided for in a bill to reform the role put forward by the government. Speaking after the day’s House legal affairs committee meeting, he said that both he and committee […]

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Kıbrıs 15.01.2026 04:20

Our view: Students’ sense of entitlement knows no bounds

The sense of entitlement of some of our young is quite astonishing. This is not entirely their fault as this attitude has been cultivated over the years by the political parties, led by Akel and union leaderships which hold the view that the state’s main function is to make people’s lives as easy as possible. […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 22:55

Britain temporarily closes embassy in Tehran

The British embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed, the government said on Wednesday. “We have temporarily closed the British Embassy in Tehran, this will now operate remotely. Foreign Office travel advice has now been updated to reflect this consular change,” a government spokesperson said. Britain’s ambassador and all consular staff were evacuated based on […]

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