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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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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 20:59

House eases public gatherings law after backlash

The House on Thursday evening amended the law on public gatherings and parades, softening up some of its provisions which critics had descried as draconian. The vote garnered 29 votes in favour, while Akel MPs abstained, arguing the changes do not go far enough. The amending bill that passed had been tabled by Nicosia MP […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 19:25

Concert inspired by majestic nature

Spring is a particularly beautiful season in Cyprus. For a short while, blossoming flowers are in abundance, fields turn green and nature is simply majestic. With this in mind, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra presents a special musical evening, in Dali, presenting pieces that are inspired by the beauty of nature and a Norwegian folk legend. […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 18:54

Surprise audit flags hospital delays and equipment failures

People having to wait long hours before being admitted as inpatients, malfunctioning equipment and irregular paperwork, were some of the findings of a surprise inspection at state hospitals discussed in parliament on Thursday. The unannounced visit by Audit Office functionaries had taken place around midnight on the evening of September 30 last year. They visited […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 18:29

Lawmakers debate ban on electric scooters amid safety concerns

A proposal to ban electric scooters outright was placed before the House transport committee on Thursday, following a recent series of fatal and serious accidents. The bill was submitted by Dipa MP and committee chair Alekos Tryfonidis, who told colleagues that enforcement failures and persistent violations had turned scooters into a public safety risk. “The […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 18:18

Health committee presses for modernisation as Okypy warns wage burden threatens autonomy

Members of the House health committee on Thursday called for further modernisation of public hospitals during discussions on the annual budget of the state health services organisation, Okypy, with political parties stressing that the sustainability of the general health system (Gesy) depends on a strong public sector. Speaking after the session, Disy MP Charalambos Pazaros […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 18:10

Longest Ethereum dip since 2022 ignored by whales as new inflows appear in Mutuum Finance

Ethereum is experiencing its longest weekly losing streak since 2022, with price pressure mounting as whale participation declines and liquidity tightens around key levels. While large-cap assets face renewed uncertainty, on-chain data also show selective capital movement into smaller DeFi protocols, including Mutuum Finance, reflecting uneven positioning across the market. Ethereum records sixth consecutive weekly […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 17:42

KEPAKY Centre honours Lidl Cyprus for supporting its social work mission

On Friday, February 20, the non-profit organisation Andreas Sofocleous Centre for Provision of Social Services (KEPAKY) awarded an honorary distinction to the Lidl Cyprus team, recognising the company’s substantial and consistent contribution to the Organisation’s social work. This marks the second time that Lidl Cyprus has received this recognition, which underlines the depth and consistency […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 17:40

Ustel denies claims he took £300k bribe to build cable car in Kyrenia

The north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel on Thursday denied claims that he had taken a bribe of £300,000 to help facilitate the construction of a cable car in Kyrenia. The claim had been made by social media journalist Serdinc Maypa, who released a sound recording of a telephone conversation in which an unnamed businessman made […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 17:38

EAC customer service centres to close Friday morning due to work stoppage

Customer service centres and offices of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) will remain closed from 7.45am to 10am on Friday, February 27, due to a work stoppage announced by the organisation’s four trade unions, the authority said on Thursday. The EAC announced that public services will resume after 10am, stressing that the work stoppage […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 17:18

Palmas heralds Syops reform with pay rises and extended service

The government tabled legislation on Thursday to substantially upgrade the institution of contract soldiers (Syops) extending their service life, improving pay and creating clear pathways for promotion, in a bid to stabilise staffing and operational readiness of the national guard. The bill was presented to the House defence committee by Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas, who […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 16:50

‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ as police probe continues into missing TNT

The defence ministry is awaiting police findings it hopes will conclude the investigation into 13.6 kilograms of TNT that went missing during a national guard training exercise, Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas announced on Thursday. Speaking after fresh scrutiny of the case, Palmas said the police remained the critical factor in locating the missing explosives. “The […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 16:30

Cyprus bank deposits fall by €850m in sharp January decline

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Thursday reported a sharp net decrease of €851.2 million in total deposits for January 2026, even as annual loan growth accelerated. According to the CBC’s latest MFIs deposits and loans statistics report, total deposits in January 2026 recorded a net decrease of €851.2 million, compared with a net […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 16:00

Almost 8,000 died on migration routes in 2025 but toll likely far higher

Almost 8,000 people died or went missing last year on perilous migration routes such as across the Mediterranean and Horn of Africa, but the real toll is likely far higher as cuts in funding have hit humanitarian access and tracking of deaths, a U.N. agency said. Legal pathways for migration are shrinking, pushing more people […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 15:53

US Justice Department accused of withholding Trump-related Epstein files

A top Democrat in Congress accused the Justice Department on Wednesday of withholding FBI interviews with a woman who accused President Donald Trump of sexually abusing her as a minor from its public release of documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Representative Robert Garcia, the senior Democrat on the House of Representatives […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 15:41

Mediator Oman hopes for progress in Iran-US nuclear talks

ediator Oman held out hope that Iran and the United States would make more progress at talks on their nuclear dispute on Thursday after exchanging “positive and creative ideas”, despite U.S. concerns about Tehran’s ballistic missile programme. Iran had said earlier on Thursday it would show flexibility at the indirect talks, being held in Geneva […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 15:40

Cyprus tourism hits record high as GDP share rises to 14 per cent

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 26.02.2026 15:39

Europe’s sustainable tourism conference comes to Nicosia

A major European conference on sustainable tourism will take place in Nicosia on Friday, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and environmental experts. The European conference on sustainable tourism, organised by the national tourism initiative (CSTI), marks 20 years since the organisation’s founding and is being held under the auspices of Cyprus’ EU council presidency. More […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 15:30

DTF to Hole

March is just around the corner, and streaming services are wheeling out the big guns to build momentum for the incoming summer blockbuster season. From icy Nordic noirs to live-action anime adaptations to the cinematic conclusion of a legendary gangland saga, this week we’re taking a look at everything marching your way in March. DTF […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 15:28

Cyprus regulator blacklists four unauthorised investment sites

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has released a statement informing investors that it identified another four websites that are not operated by entities authorised to provide investment services under Cypriot law. The regulator stated that the websites deumarket.com, crowd-base.com, velorato.com and xt-blimited.com do not belong to an entity granted authorisation for the provision […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 15:08

Cyprus chairs first EU cohesion meeting under its presidency

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Thursday chaired the first General Affairs Council on Cohesion Policy under the Cyprus EU Presidency, stressing the policy’s central role in strengthening competitiveness and economic resilience across the bloc. Speaking upon his arrival in Brussels, Keravnos described the meeting as particularly significant for Cyprus’ six-month term at the helm of […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 14:51

Cyprus unemployment falls to 4 per cent as workforce continues to grow

Total employment in Cyprus rose to 531,062 persons, representing 65.2 per cent of the population, in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the Labour Force Survey released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Thursday. In the corresponding quarter of 2024, the labour force stood at 518,053 persons, accounting for 64.3 per cent of […]

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Kıbrıs 26.02.2026 14:35

Crowne Plaza Limassol hotel selected to host 2026 Cyprus EU Presidency meetings

On January 1, 2026, Cyprus took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This marks the second time Cyprus has assumed the Presidency, following its first term in 2012. The Crowne Plaza Limassol, in turn, proudly continues the tradition of being selected as the main conference hotel for the Cyprus EU Presidency […]

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