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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 17:02

Safe Bulkers sells Capesize vessel for $35.2m in fleet renewal move

Cyprus-linked shipping company Safe Bulkers, Inc. announced it has entered into an agreement for the sale of the MV Michalis H, a 2012 Chinese-built Capesize class dry-bulk vessel, at a gross sale price of $35.2 million, with forward delivery within the first quarter of 2026. At the same time, the company clarified the move forms […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 16:33

Kouyoumdjian survives treacherous conditions to finish 34th in slalom

Yiannos Kouyoumdjian finished 34th overall in the men’s slalom at the Milano–Cortina Winter Olympics on Monday, completing both runs in one of the most demanding alpine events of the programme at the Stelvio ski centre in Bormio. The Cypriot skier recorded a combined time of 1:08.58, improving his overall position after a solid second run […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 16:23

Fraudsters target high-value credit transfers in Cyprus as losses double

Fraudulent payment transactions in Cyprus surged by 30 per cent in volume and 66 per cent in value in the first half of 2025, although they remain below euro area averages in relative terms, according to a report from the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The central bank said total fraudulent payment transactions rose to […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 16:22

Gesy not facing financial problems, says chairman

Gesy is not facing financial problems, chairman of the HIO Stavros Michael said on Monday after meeting in Nicosia with Akel secretary-general Stefanos Stefanou. Michael, whose organisation oversees the running of Gesy, said the system’s reserves remain above internationally recommended levels and dismissed claims that Gesy’s sustainability is at risk, which were raised at a […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 16:04

Water levels remain critically low despite recent rains

The weekend rains may have brought relief to the persisting water scarcity, but they are far from sufficient with overall water levels remaining at only 17 per cent, the water development department (WDD) said on Monday. “Certainly the picture is much better than it was on Friday, but we remain at low levels,” WDD engineer […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 15:59

Carnival weekend hotel bookings exceed expectations across Cyprus

Hotel bookings during the 3-day carnival weekend are encouraging and demand for the Green Monday holiday appears similarly strong, according to Cyprus Hotel Association (Pasyxe) director Christos Angelides. Angelides told to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) that occupancy during the previous three-day period was higher than expected. “The truth is that the bookings from the […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 15:42

Demetra Holdings continues buyback programme with additional purchases

Demetra Holdings Plc purchased a total of 5,800 own shares during a series of transactions conducted on February 13, 2026. The company executed these trades through the Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation (CISCO), acting as the intermediary for the acquisition. As with previous acquisitions, this move was made in accordance with the relevant authorisation granted […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 15:33

Water cuts in three districts during Dhekelia works

Residents in Larnaca, Nicosia and Famagusta will see reduced water supply from Tuesday to Thursday, the Water Development Department (WDD) said on Monday. The three-day reduction is due to scheduled maintenance at the Dhekelia desalination plant and part of routine works carried out ahead of the summer months when water demand typically rises sharply. Officials […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 15:30

Sleepless by default: today’s struggle for rest

Although most people are aware they should be getting better sleep, fewer manage to do so. Sleep problems have become so widespread that authorities in several countries have classified insufficient sleep as a health concern, one that quietly affects physical health, mental wellbeing, productivity and long-term disease risk. Despite this, many people who would like […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 15:17

Third negligence claim after death at Larnaca general hospital

The daughter of a 92-year-old man who died after eight days in Larnaca general hospital on Monday raised serious concerns over his care, describing “tragic shortcomings, lack of communication and dangerous omissions” during his stay. Speaking on CyBC, she called on the President to intervene in addition to the health minister and the Okypy administration. […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 15:08

Britain needs to step up defence spending faster, Starmer says

Britain should step up and accelerate its defence spending, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday, following a report that the government was considering bringing forward its target to spend 3% of economic output on defence. Britain, which has warned of the risks posed by Russia, said in February 2025 that it would lift annual […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 15:06

Iran foreign minister meets nuclear chief ahead of talks

Iran’s foreign minister met with the U.N. nuclear watchdog chief on Monday, ahead of talks between Washington and Tehran aimed at resolving a decades-long nuclear dispute, with few clear signs of compromise from either side amid a U.S. military buildup. Washington, which joined Israel in a wave of air strikes on Iran in June, has […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 14:51

Government working on release of Greek Cypriot detained in the north

Action to secure the release of a Greek Cypriot who has been held in the north since last Tuesday is being taken, the government confirmed on Monday. “Actions are being taken through Unficyp and the competent technical committee, with the aim of his release,” a government source said. The man was collecting wild herbs and asparagus […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 14:47

Cyprus records steady rise in road cargo as domestic trade holds firm

Road freight transport recorded an increase both within Cyprus and in traffic from and to Cyprus during the third quarter of 2025, according to the state statistical service (Cystat). Specifically, the total weight of goods transported by road within Cyprus reached 11.26 million tonnes between July and September 2025, up from 11.1m tonnes in the […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 14:38

Charalambides hands human rights committee chair to Koukoumas

The House human rights committee will be chaired by Akel MP Giorgos Koukoumas, who is taking over office from his party colleague Irene Charalambides after the committee’s meeting on Monday. “Today I am chairing the human rights committee for the last time,” Charalambides said. “Mr Koukoumas is taking over and I am happy to hand […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 14:20

Paphos, Limassol affected by high dust levels

High dust levels are affecting the air quality in several parts of the island, which could possibly harm vulnerable groups inhaling small particles, the labour inspection department warned on Monday. According to the department’s air monitoring network, as of 10am, Limassol at 133 μg/m3 and Paphos at 191.0 μg/m3, recorded the highest dust concentration on […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 14:18

Chevron-led consortium signs contracts for gas exploration off Greece

A consortium led by U.S. oil major Chevron signed exclusive lease agreements on Monday to look for natural gas off southern Greece, expanding the United States’ presence in the eastern Mediterranean. The deal doubles the amount of Greek maritime acreage available for exploration and is the second in months involving a U.S. energy major as […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 14:12

Kremlin rejects European accusations it poisoned Navalny with dart frog toxin

The Kremlin on Monday rejected accusations from five European countries that the Russian state had killed late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny two years ago using toxin from poison dart frogs, saying the claims were “not based on anything”. Navalny, President Vladimir Putin’s most prominent domestic critic, died in February 2024 aged 47 in a far-flung […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 14:03

Cyprus industry ends 2025 with strong annual gains despite December dip

Industrial production in Cyprus declined in December 2025 compared with the previous month, even as the country maintained solid year-on-year growth, according to a report from Eurostat. According to first estimates, seasonally adjusted industrial production decreased by 1.4 per cent in the euro area and by 0.8 per cent in the European Union in December […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 13:58

One in four Cyprus residents are foreign nationals

Foreign nationals made up 24.8 per cent of Cyprus’ population, placing the island among the EU countries with the highest shares of foreigners, data released on Monday by Eurostat shows. As of last January, Cyprus ranked third in the EU, behind Luxembourg and Malta, reflecting the scale of inward migration relative to its population size. […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 13:30

The best (American) football films

Looking at the world around me, there seem to be only three things currently bothering people: movies depicting a state trying its absolute best to protect a predator, bunnies whose general behaviour leaves a lot to be desired, or football. Since I have no wish to vanish in the back of a van at night […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 13:15

20-year-old arrested over €20 kiosk robbery in Larnaca district

Police have arrested a 20-year-old in connection with a robbery at a kiosk in the Larnaca district, during which €20 was stolen. According to police the robbery occurred at around 7.05pm on Sunday in Livadia. Police said the perpetrator entered the kiosk with his face covered by a scarf and moved behind the counter, where […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 13:09

Phedonos set to testify as investigations near completion

Investigations involving suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos are expected to be completed this week, with the politician due to give testimony in the coming days, local media reported on Monday. He is expected to be summoned in connection with rape allegations raised against him by businessman Theodoros Aristodemou, after which the mayor was placed on […]

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Kıbrıs 16.02.2026 13:09

Cyprus business registrations outpace EU average in late 2025

Business registrations in Cyprus rose sharply in the fourth quarter of 2025, outpacing the overall increase recorded across the European Union, according to Eurostat. In the final quarter of 2025, registrations of businesses in the EU increased by 0.5 per cent compared with the third quarter of 2025, while Cyprus recorded a significantly stronger performance […]

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