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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 09:02

Cyprus business chamber calls for feedback on new cybersecurity fees

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced the launch of a public consultation on the draft Security of Networks and Information Systems (Fees) Regulations, 2026, calling on members to submit comments by February 27, 2026. In a circular to its members, the chamber said that the draft legislation entitled “Security of Networks […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 08:59

Today’s weather: Showers expected in the afternoon, mild conditions throughout the day

On Wednesday, the weather will start off overwhelmingly clear but will gradually become cloudy with rain starting in the west of the island, while snow or sleet might fall in the higher parts of Troodos. Temperatures will reach up to 20 degrees Celsius inland and on the coast and climb up to 7 degrees in […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 08:31

Snow laughing matter? NYPD probes frosty face-off in the park

The New York Police Department is investigating a boisterous snowball fight in a Manhattan park after several officers were hit in the face, dividing the mayor and other city leaders on Tuesday over whether the throwers should be reminded to show a little respect or arrested and prosecuted. A video of snow-splattered officers being pelted […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 07:52

Trump hails ‘golden age’ in State of the Union as voters sour on economy

President Donald Trump boasted in his State of the Union address on Tuesday that he had ushered in “the golden age of America,” seeking to project an aura of success despite sagging approval ratings and deepening voter frustration ahead of November’s midterm election. Heeding calls from Republican lawmakers worried they could lose their congressional majority […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 07:52

Sustainable development a prerequisite for economic resilience, says expert

Sustainable development for Cyprus is not merely an environmental choice but is a prerequisite for economic resilience, social cohesion, and geopolitical stability, according to Athens University of Economics and Cambridge University Professor Phoebe Koundouri. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), the globally recognised economist highlighted that Cyprus sits within one of the most vulnerable […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 07:40

Cyprus sits among EU nations with smallest farming economies

Cyprus’ agricultural sector generated €426.04 million in gross value added in 2024, according to Eurostat, underscoring the continued contribution of farming to the island’s rural economy despite its relatively small share of overall output. The figures were published in Eurostat’s December 2025 edition of key figures on the European food chain. The report traces the […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: cost of living, shipping, influencers, housing, budget

Cyprus’ housing market is entering a new phase, with Build-to-Rent and structured student accommodation emerging as potential tools to ease pressure on young people, according to Elena Orfanidou and Dimitris Oikonomou, Co-Founders of MyStudentFlat. “The debate surrounding housing pressure among young people has moved beyond diagnosing the problem to seeking sustainable, scalable solutions,” they said. […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 06:30

Ellinas Finance seeks secondary listing in India

Ellinas Finance Public Company Ltd announced this week that it has formally initiated the process for a secondary listing of its shares on NSE International Exchange in India. In a filing submitted to the Cyprus Stock Exchange in Nicosia, the company informed shareholders and the investing public that it has begun the necessary procedures for […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 04:24

Election costs limited to €30,000 per MP

The spending limit per candidate for the upcoming parliamentary elections has been set at €25,000 plus an additional €5,000 for personal expenses, interior ministry permanent secretary Elikkos Elia said on Tuesday. “Exceeding the amounts determined by law results in a fine equal to the amount of the excess,” he said Elia emphasised that the parties, […]

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Kıbrıs 25.02.2026 04:20

Our View: Ongoing European support for Ukraine essential

The fourth anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine was marked on Tuesday with defiant rhetoric by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who said “we have preserved Ukraine.” Russia’s ‘special military operation’ had not achieved its original goals or “broken the Ukrainian people,” asserted Zelenskiy, who played host to a group of European leaders on Tuesday […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 22:56

Green party demands investigation after dogs found dead in buffer-zone reservoir

The Green party of Cyprus demanded a full investigation on Tuesday after several dogs were found dead in an unfenced water reservoir inside the Astromeritis buffer zone, lambasting the incident as one of “barbarism” and “criminal negligence”. A video circulated on the party’s social media account shows the bodies of stray dogs, having been swept […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 22:32

Tio Ellinas holds firm in Valencia as season heads for showdown

Tio Ellinas remained firmly in the title conversation after a competitive weekend in Valencia on Tuesday, as the Cypriot driver delivered another solid performance in the Porsche Sprint Challenge Southern Europe with consistent points in a tightly contested division. Ellinas ran inside the leading group throughout the Spanish round, which marked the third of four […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 22:15

Sorloth hat-trick sends Atletico Madrid into Champions League last 16

Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth scored a hat-trick as the Spanish side saw off Belgium’s Club Brugge on Tuesday to win the second leg of their Champions League playoff 4-1 and advance to the last 16 with a 7-4 aggregate triumph. Johnny Cardoso scored the other goal for the home side while Joel Ordonez netted […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 21:47

Donkey shot dead in Rizokarpaso, left to suffer for days

An urgent appeal was issued on Tuesday by Turkish Cypriot conservationist Kemal Basat after an injured donkey died in the Karpass region days after being shot. In his post issued on social media, Basat said images circulated that day showed the donkey lying in severe pain, though evidence suggested it had been shot at least […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 21:27

Cyprus marks double gold triumph in Belgrade athletics championships

Cyprus delivered a standout performance at the Balkan indoor athletics championships on Tuesday, claiming two gold medals and setting two national records in Belgrade. Gold medals came through Filippa Fotopoulou and Milan Trajkovic, leading a nine-member Cypriot team whose overall medal haul at the championships climbed to 25, including 11 golds. Fotopoulou secured a first […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 21:09

UK, Canada and Australia to permit Halloumi imports despite FMD outbreak

Cyprus’s halloumi exports will continue without disruption after the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia confirmed on Tuesday that they will not impose restrictions on the flagship national cheese, despite an ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak affecting livestock. The assurances followed direct consultations between the veterinary services director, Christodoulos Pipis, and his counterparts in the three countries. […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 20:45

Government targets June for preliminary pension reform bill

The government aims to submit legislation reforming the first pillar of the pension system to parliament by early June, with the objective of implementing the changes by 2027, labour minister Marinos Mousiouttas said on Tuesday after a two-hour session of the labour advisory body. According to the minister, four additional meetings of the advisory body […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 20:17

Christodoulides insists EU council presidency will not delay Cyprus talks in letter to Guterres

President Nikos Christodoulides has written to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reaffirming that the country’s EU council presidency and the upcoming parliamentary elections “in no way affect” the immediate resumption of substantive negotiations on the Cyprus problem. In his letter, Christodoulides expressed readiness to meet Guterres in March to advance the peace process and outlined a […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 19:54

Police warn of text message scam offering fake high-paying jobs

Police on Tuesday warned the public about scam messages on social media, in which a company falsely promises jobs with high financial rewards. The purpose of these messages is to deceive recipients and obtain money or personal information. Authorities urge caution when receiving such messages, especially those that include links to unknown websites.

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 19:52

Storage capacity in dams reaches 19.8 per cent

Water runoff into the island’s dams saw a substantial uptick in recent days, although the overall situation remains precarious, a former official told the Cyprus Mail on Tuesday. Over the past four days alone, approximately 3.3 million cubic metres (mcm) flowed into the reservoirs – bringing total storage up to 19.8 per cent of capacity on […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 19:40

Renowned Serbian pianist in Cyprus debut

This March, the Pharos Arts Foundation continues its collaboration with the Málaga International Piano Competition for another year, bringing the 2025 Competition’s First Prize winner to Cyprus. Music lovers, get ready to welcome Bogdan Dugalić to Cyprus’ music scene. For one evening only, Cyprus audiences will get to witness live the musician who received the […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 19:29

Norwegian Former PM Thorbjorn Jagland hospitalised after suicide attempt amid Epstein corruption probe

Former Norwegian prime minister, Thorbjorn Jagland, was hospitalised last week after an apparent suicide attempt, according to media reports published Tuesday, days after authorities charged him with aggravated corruption linked to contacts with late paedophile financier, Jeffrey Epstein. Norwegian outlet Nyheter reported that Jagland, 75, remains in serious condition. The hospital treating him has not […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 19:13

Cyprus MPs meet former Ukrainian prisoners of war

A delegation of Cypriot parliamentarians met wih former Ukrainian prisoners of war in Nicosia on Tuesday, to reaffirm the republic’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty. House foreign affairs committee chair Haris Georgiades and fellow Disy MP, Averof Neophytou received former Kherson mayor Volodymyr Mykolaienko and journalist Dmytro Khilyuk. The head of Ukraine’s regional staff for prisoners […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 18:52

Family of dead Russian tycoon seek fresh probe before burial in Moscow

The family of Vladislav Baumgertner, the former head of Russian fertiliser giant Uralkali, on Tuesday demanded a new investigation into his death in Cyprus and sought to block his burial, saying the official account of a ‘fatal fall’ does not withstand scrutiny. Baumgertner, 56, was found dead in January in a ravine along Limassol’s coastline, days […]

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