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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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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 08:02

Cyprus investment firms told to report on cross-border services

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued a circular directing Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs) to complete an electronic questionnaire regarding their cross-border activity during the 2025 calendar year. This reporting exercise has been initiated by the European Securities and Markets Authority and targets firms providing investment services in other member states of the […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 08:00

Pakistan bombs targets in Afghan cities, minister calls it ‘open war’

Pakistan bombed Taliban government targets in Afghanistan’s major cities overnight, officials from both countries said on Friday, with Pakistan’s defence minister describing the conflict as “open war”. Security sources in Pakistan said the strikes involved air and ground strikes against Taliban posts, headquarters and ammunition depots in multiple sectors along the border. Both sides reported […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 07:52

Seven hours of questions: Hillary Clinton denies Epstein ties, slams conspiracy claims

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told a congressional committee on Thursday that she did not remember ever meeting the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and had no information to share about his criminal activities. “I do not recall ever encountering Mr. Epstein. I never flew on his plane or visited his island, homes […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 07:40

EU trade surplus with US hits €200bn as exports climb

The European Union exported €554.0 billion worth of goods to the United States and imported €354.4 billion during 2025, resulting in a €199.6 billion trade surplus, according to Eurostat. Compared with 2024, both exports and imports increased by 3.4 per cent and 4.8 per cent respectively, reflecting continued strength in transatlantic trade. In the first […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: tourism, Keravnos, Eurobank, CySEC, cyberattacks

Cyprus’ tourism sector posted a record year in 2025, with its share of GDP rising to 14 per cent from 13.1 per cent, emphasising its role as a core contributor to economic growth, Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis said on Thursday. Presenting the Deputy Ministry’s annual report, Koumis said the industry had once again proven its […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 06:30

Cyprus shipping chamber briefs members on tax reform

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) held its February members’ meeting this week, during which members were briefed on the new Cyprus tax reform framework. According to an update from the chamber on Thursday, the meeting provided an opportunity for participants to gain insight into the legislative changes and their expected impact on businesses active within […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 06:00

UK business optimism jumps as year-long slump ends

Sentiment in Britain’s business and professional services sector became markedly less negative in the current quarter, ending more than a year of declines, but consumer-facing businesses remain downbeat, a survey showed on Thursday. The Confederation of British Industry’s quarterly services sector survey showed that optimism for business and professional services businesses jumped to -3 in […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 04:24

Tal Dilian convicted in Greece over Predator spyware scandal

Tal Dilian, the Israeli national who in 2021 was cleared of all charges relating to the case of the ‘spy van’ in Larnaca, is among four people found guilty by a court in Greece in relation to illegal surveillance. The Israeli entrepreneur and three others were handed lengthy jail sentences by a Greek court. In […]

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Kıbrıs 27.02.2026 04:20

Our View: Undermining the UN on the Cyprus issue

Ever since the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin, published her article about the peace process in which she expressed the view that more preparation was needed before a resumption of the talks, she has been criticised by President Nikos Christodoulides, his spokesman and the negotiator. It is very difficult to understand why the […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 23:26

Melania Trump to chair a meeting of the UN Security Council, White House says

First lady Melania Trump will chair a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Monday as the U.S. takes over the monthly rotating presidency, the White House said. Melania Trump will emphasize education as a way to advance tolerance and world peace at the meeting, which will be the first time a sitting American […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 22:59

Man swindled out of almost €7,000 in phone scam

Police on Thursday were investigating a complaint by a person reporting to have been swindled out of nearly €7,000 from a caller pretending to be working with Revolut. Authorities said the victim, a man aged 50 from Emba village in Paphos district, was scammed out of €6,860 when an unknown person called him on his […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 22:36

Israel welcomes upcoming launch of joint maritime cybersecurity centre in Cyprus

The coming launch of a joint cybersecurity centre in Cyprus represents “a milestone” in reinforcing cyber resilience in the maritime sector in the Mediterranean, the Israeli government noted on Thursday. In a statement, Israel’s National Cyber Directorate referred to the planned operation of the Maritime Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (MCCE) in Cyprus. The centre, to […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 21:27

Pakistan, Afghan forces clash after days of hostilities

Pakistani and Afghan border forces clashed on Thursday night after the Taliban launched what it called retaliatory strikes on Pakistani installations, sharply escalating tensions after days of cross-border hostilities. Afghan forces opened fire on posts in Pakistan’s mountainous northwest, sparking more than two hours of fighting before Pakistani troops retaliated, Pakistani officials said, speaking on […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 21:18

The southwest entrance of Athalassa park temporarily closed for roadworks

The southwest entrance road to Athalassa park, located on Kalamon avenue near the Karaiskakio Foundation, will close for road works from 7am on Friday, February 27, until 7am on Saturday, February 28, the forestry department announced. The department apologised for any inconvenience and thanked the public for understanding.

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 21:17

UN expert on Palestinian territories denounces ‘toxic’ attacks against her

The U.N. expert on the Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, denounced on Thursday what she described as “toxic” attacks impacting her personal life and work, after a number of European states called for her resignation. In recent weeks Germany, France, Italy and others have called for Albanese to step down over her criticism of Israel. Albanese, […]

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