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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 11:39

Which governments own the most Bitcoin—and how they got it

The United States government is one of the largest Bitcoin holders on Earth—not because Congress voted to create a strategic reserve, but because federal agents have spent a decade seizing cryptocurrency from criminals. Drug dealers, hackers, ransomware operators, and money launderers accumulated Bitcoin through illicit activity. Law enforcement tracked them down and confiscated their digital […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 11:36

Hairdresser serving life sentence for murder seeks retrial

Convicted murderer Doros Theofanous, known as ‘the hairdresser’, has filed an application to reopen or annul his conviction, citing new sworn testimony that challenges the credibility of a key prosecution witness, it emerged on Friday. Theofanous’ lawyers argue that fresh evidence undermines the testimony that was central to his conviction more than a decade ago. […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 11:30

Former MLS forward Twellman calls for concussion protocols ahead of World Cup

Former MLS MVP Taylor Twellman wants Fifa to implement mandatory concussion substitution rules worldwide, warning that inconsistent protocols among the 48 nations competing in this year’s World Cup could put players at risk. “Quite honestly, Fifa should have a concussion sub universal in all the leagues around the world,” he told Reuters. The 45-year-old broadcaster, […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 11:30

Lidl Cyprus: 12-year community support delivers €1.3m to Anti-Cancer Society

The recent ‘Under the Lights of Love’ anniversary dinner held at the Landmark Nicosia marked the culmination of an initiative that began over the Christmas period. Lidl Cyprus covered nearly all the event’s expenses, ensuring the €42,900 proceeds from ticket sales went to supporting the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society. The event’s success came on the heels […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 11:20

Bicommunal response to foot and mouth outbreak praised

Turkish Cypriot opposition political party CTP deputy leader Erkut Sahali on Friday praised the bicommunal nature of the response to the recent outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the Larnaca district, with the Turkish Cypriot authorities having donated 60,000 doses of the disease’s vaccine so far. “Sometimes, the reality imposed by life instantly takes […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 11:16

Seven arrested overnight during nationwide police operations

Seven people were arrested for offences including driving without a licence, ignoring a uniformed officer’s instructions, traffic violations, illegal employment, and unlawful residency on Thursday night, police said on Friday. Police conducted organised patrols across urban areas, stopping 234 vehicles, checking 274 drivers and passengers, and inspecting 29 premises, resulting in three complaints for operating […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 11:15

Fiduciary association aims to boost Cyprus’ global image

The Cyprus Fiduciary Association (CYFA) on Friday announced new targets and actions to upgrade the administrative services sector, with particular emphasis on strengthening Cyprus’ international image as a reliable business centre. The president of CYFA, Costas Christoforou, and the director general, Christoforos Ioannou, briefed the media on the association’s work and mission. They outlined the […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 11:10

Drunk driver arrested after crashing into police cars

A drunk driver was arrested for multiple traffic violations on Thursday, including colliding with two patrol vehicles, police said on Friday. Around 6.40pm, police pursued a vehicle in Aradippou after the 38-year-old driver failed to stop his car, ran a red light and collided with two patrol vehicles before police apprehended him after he drove […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 10:59

Cyprus to limit property sales to foreign buyers under new law

Lawmakers on the House Interior Committee on Thursday urged that a legislative proposal regulating the purchase of real estate by foreigners be brought to the plenary for a vote before parliament dissolves ahead of the elections. Committee chairman Aristos Damianou (Akel) said his party had prepared a comprehensive bill to address property acquisitions by third-country […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 10:59

Storm damage forces closure of Ayios Tychonas coastal path

Emergency works are needed on the Ayios Tychonas coastal walkway, Amathus municipality said on Friday after a severe sea storm caused further damage to an already deteriorated site. The walkway, one of the most frequented coastal paths in Limassol, has suffered extensive wear after decades without comprehensive maintenance. The latest storm damage intensified safety concerns, […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 10:56

Cyta budget approved as firm forecasts €450m in annual revenue

Parliament on Thursday approved Cyta’s €597.9 million budget for 2026 with 33 votes in favour, while also backing an amendment that requires prior scrutiny by the House Finance Committee before 17 senior officer posts can be filled. The state telecommunications authority’s budget forecasts revenues of €450.6m, including €438m from services and products, €9.87m from operating […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 10:49

Nicoletta Kolombourda joins Lidl Germany – Sofia Ouzounidou takes over as Chief People Officer in Cyprus and Greece

Lidl Cyprus announces the international development of Nicoletta Kolombourda, who will assume the duties of Chief People Officer in Lidl Germany, the group’s largest market worldwide, as of March 1. This move is a practical recognition of Nicoletta Kolombourda’s successful 10-year career in Cyprus and Greece. With a focus on people, she has contributed significantly […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 10:41

A street food experience at The Roost at Limassol Greens

The Roost, the street food restaurant located at the Clubhouse of Limassol Greens, introduces a contemporary casual dining concept to Limassol. Set within the city’s new golf resort, just minutes from the Marina and the historic centre, gastronomy connects naturally with landscape and atmosphere. The green fairways and open views towards the Akrotiri Salt Lake […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 10:41

FMD vaccinations expand to 10km zone

Vaccinations against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) continued on Friday in livestock farms to include those within the 10km surveillance zone, as authorities intensified efforts to contain the outbreak that has placed Cyprus under emergency animal health measures. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou confirmed that vaccinations of cattle in the three-kilometre protection zone have been completed, while inoculations […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 10:21

Christodoulides meets Eni chief with Kronos decision pending

President Nikos Christodoulides met the chief executive officer of Italian energy giant Eni, Claudio Descalzi, in Rome on Friday, with the company’s final investment decision pending regarding planned extraction of natural gas from the Kronos gas field, located in Block 6 of Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The meeting comes after Christodoulides had earlier said […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 10:08

What happened to Rehan Azhar? Tracking a Peshawar boxer’s journey through Pakistan’s boxing circuit

The question comes up periodically on online forums. What happened to Muhammad Rehan Azhar? The Peshawar boxer compiled a 1-2 professional record before vanishing from public view. No fight announcements. No social media updates. No news coverage. Just a name in the record books and unanswered questions. His story mirrors a pattern familiar across Pakistani […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 10:04

EAC workers strike over ‘erratic’ govt policy, Cyta expansion into energy

Workers at the electricity authority (EAC) went on strike for two hours on Friday morning protesting what they described as “erratic” policies followed by the government in the energy sector and plans to allow the Cyprus telecommunications authority (Cyta) to enter the energy market. Trade unions addressed a letter to EAC general manager Adonis Yiasemides, […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 10:00

Village museum celebrates Cyprus nature

“As the valley comes alive with the vibrant colours of blooming almond trees,” says the Bee and Embroidery Museum in Kato Drys, “we can’t help but feel festive, and we’d love for you to be part of the celebration.” As such, it organises the Almond Blossoms and the Bee Travels event this weekend. From 10am […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 09:31

Ustel meets Erdogan amid rumours of early election

Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Thursday evening, with rumours abounding that he intended to use the meeting to gain Erdogan’s blessing to hold early legislative elections in the north. No mention of any election was made in Ustel’s statement after the election, with his office […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 09:30

Cyprus’ heart-breaking 43

Have you seen the sign at the start of the Larnaca-Nicosia highway? It’s been there for years – occasionally painted and modernised, but very much an iconic part of the Cyprus’ landscape. It’s a simple semi-circle divided into coloured sections, with an arrow that can be moved from the green of LOW all the way […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 09:21

Poland joins European push to restrict social media for children

Poland plans to introduce new legislation to ban social media for children under 15 years of age and will hold platforms responsible for age verification, Education Minister Barbara Nowacka told Bloomberg News in an interview published on Friday. The ruling Civic Coalition will present the draft outline on Friday, with fines planned for platforms that […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 09:15

Trump could take Cyprus issue seriously if linked to Greenland

By Theo Theophanous and Takis Christodoulou Sometimes in politics and diplomacy thinking outside the box can yield results. Cyprus happens to be host to two sovereign British bases that with the assistance and support of the Cyprus government could serve as a model for President Trump’s ambitions in Greenland. President Trump has had to alter […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 08:39

Today’s weather: Chilly, with snow on the mountains

Friday’s weather is expected to be markedly colder than recent days, with temperatures only set to reach 13 degrees Celsius inland, 15 degrees Celsius on the coast, and two degrees Celsius in the mountains, where light snowfall is expected. Rain is forecast to fall in lower ground, though clear skies are expected overnight, with overnight […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 08:15

UK’s Starmer  suffers embarrassing defeat as Greens seize Labour stronghold

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party suffered an embarrassing election defeat on Friday in an area of Greater Manchester that it had dominated for almost a century, a loss that underscores the breakdown of Britain’s two-party politics. The loss in one of Labour’s safest seats, in the biggest electoral test in almost a year, puts […]

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