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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 15:30

Restaurant review: Generous brunch with a view

Saturday brunch was meant to be simple. Sunshine, outdoor seating, a slow start to the weekend. Then the dust rolled in, and the idea of sitting outside became far less appealing. With a mild sense of panic we needed somewhere indoors that could seat five of us at short notice. The rooftop at the Rise […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 15:26

North confirms American visit to airport to inspect evacuation capability

The north’s ‘transport minister’ Erhan Arikli on Wednesday confirmed that American officials had visited Ercan (Tymbou) airport to inspect its capability for “evacuations” but said that this is standard procedure. “The American embassy in Cyprus and the American office in northern Cyprus periodically apply to the transport ministry after obtaining permission from our foreign ministry. […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 15:25

Patient misses lung transplant due to air carrier unavailability

A patient in need missed the opportunity for a lung transplant abroad because none of the collaborating air carriers was able to make the flight, the health insurance organisation (HIO) said on Wednesday. On February 2, just after 11pm, the HIO was informed that there was an available lung transplant abroad and a patient need […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 15:25

Financial commissioner’s work instrumental in helping public, minister says

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos expressed his satisfaction with the work performed by the financial commissioner’s office during a scheduled visit on Wednesday. Makis Keravnos said that he received a briefing from commissioner Valentina Georgiadou, with whom he also discussed the results of the operations and activities of the office. “Generally, there was an exchange of […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 15:05

Progress made on upcoming Eurobank Day Care Centre

The Day Care Centre for individuals with disabilities and adults on the autism spectrum, which is being materialised by Eurobank, is entering the implementation phase. The first step was taken with the announcement of the one-stage architectural competition, marking the beginning of the procedures. Through the architectural competition process, the Contracting Authority aims to select […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 15:02

Commonwealth boss confident of progress on slavery reparations

The secretary-general of the Commonwealth, a 56-nation group headed by Britain’s King Charles, said on Wednesday she expected member nations to make progress towards beginning negotiations on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. The Commonwealth, which grew out of the British Empire, is one of the world’s largest international organisations, representing around 2.7 billion people. […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 14:55

SOFTSWISS outlines in-house marketing strategy at TechIsland meetup

SOFTSWISS, a global technology provider of software solutions for the iGaming industry, took part in TechIsland’s seventh MarComms Community Meetup in Cyprus, where its chief marketing officer Valentina Bagniya explained how the company’s iGaming Trends Report, has evolved into a full-scale product built and scaled by the in-house marketing team. The international technology group, which […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 14:51

An evening dedicated to Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon contributors

Bank of Cyprus (BoC) Nicosia Marathon contributors, the event’s volunteers and the groups behind the event’s success were at the heart of a thanksgiving event held on the evening of February 10, 2026, during which organisers expressed heartfelt gratitude to all who supported the grand sporting gathering. This year’s marathon returned on January 18, attracting […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 14:46

Skyrocketing rents threaten Greece’s economic rebound

Last year, Eirini Syntihaki was renting an apartment she loved in central Athens near friends, work and the city’s many streetside cafes. Then a few months ago, her flatmate moved out and lawyers representing the apartment’s Chinese owners said they planned to raise the rent, which was already 700 euros – nearly Syntihaki’s entire earnings. […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 14:34

Man held over €32,000 land fraud case in Limassol

Police on Wednesday arrested a 66-year-old man in Limassol on suspicion of extorting €32,000 from a couple under false pretences in connection with the alleged sale of agricultural land. According to police, the case concerns an agreement reached in 2020, when the couple allegedly paid the man the full amount for the purchase of an […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 14:34

Cyprus government employment rises to 55,364 in January

Total government employment in Cyprus recorded an increase in January 2026, reaching 55,364 persons, according to a report released by the statistical service (Cystat) on Wednesday. The data showed mixed developments across services and employee categories compared with January 2025. Cystat said the total number of government employees rose by 257 persons, a 0.5 per […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 14:27

‘FIND YOUR MOVE’: CRIVIT, tennis legend Stefanie Graf launch global partnership

Stefanie Graf and CRIVIT are a perfect match. The former world-class athlete and the sports brand CRIVIT are impressively staging the start of their partnership as part of an international campaign in over 30 countries. Under the motto “FIND YOUR MOVE”, the spirit of CRIVIT will be brought to life through an impressive product range. […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 14:23

Flu, Covid infections on ‘downward trend’ after winter

The number of people being recorded as having contracted influenza, Covid-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is on a “downward trend” with spring around the corner, health ministry deputy permanent secretary Elisavet Constantinou said on Wednesday. She said during a visit to the Nicosia general hospital that exactly 32 people died of one of the […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 14:23

UK prosecutors working with police over Andrew, Mandelson claims

British prosecutors have been in contact with police over investigations into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and former U.S. ambassador Peter Mandelson’s links with Jeffrey Epstein, Britain’s chief prosecutor said on Wednesday. Stephen Parkinson told reporters that the Crown Prosecution Service had been in touch with the police forces investigating King Charles’ younger brother and Mandelson, Thames Valley […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 14:16

Bounced cheques worth €47K recorded in January, CBC reports

The number of bounced cheques recorded in Cyprus in January 2026 stood at 17, with a total value of €47,091, according to figures released on Wednesday by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). This compares with 16 cheques worth €42,062 in January 2025. For the whole of 2025, a total of 213 outstanding cheques with […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 14:16

Autopsies show migrants in shipwreck off Greece died of head injuries, not drowning

Most of the 15 Afghan migrants who were killed off the Greek island of Chios last week when their dinghy collided with a coast guard vessel died of head injuries, not from drowning, autopsy results seen by Reuters show. A criminal investigation has been opened into the February 3 collision – one of Greece’s deadliest […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 14:12

Limassol and Strovolos to see 192 new affordable apartments

The Cyprus Land Development Organisation (Koag) is implementing 192 apartments under the affordable housing scheme, its president Elena Koushos Hadjidemetriou said at a press conference, outlining a wider expansion of the organisation’s operational role in state housing policy. Of these, 138 apartments are located in Limassol and 54 in Strovolos, supported by €28 million in […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 14:12

Second international art fair to be staged in Limassol

pring is nearly here and with it, it brings a colourful cultural agenda. At the helm of the local art calendar is the second edition of VIMA Art Fair, which returns to Limassol’s The Warehouse by IT Quarter on May 15 to 17. There is still a while to go, yet preparations are in full […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 13:49

Health minister urges patience as police probe death of 42-year-old

Health minister Neophytos Charalambides on Wednesday urged the public to await the final police report into the death of a 42-year-old woman who died two weeks after undergoing a hysterectomy at Larnaca general hospital. Speaking after a visit to Nicosia general hospital, Charalambides said that inquiries had been launched “from the very beginning”, stressing that […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 13:39

Man caught gathering poached birds in Larnaca

The police are investigating suspected poaching after they caught a 35-year-old man on Wednesday morning trying to gather wild birds that had been caught in trapping nets. A device mimicking bird calls was also in operation at the time. The man was seen by an anti-poaching patrol in Tochni, Larnaca, which stopped him and released […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 13:30

Six things you can do today to look after your brain

By Dina Gavarieva Dementia is in the headlines more than ever, not only because populations are living longer, but because younger people and well-known figures are being diagnosed. Recently, BBC radio presenter Janice Forsyth revealed she has early-onset Alzheimer’s at 65, a reminder that dementia is not solely a condition of extreme old age. According […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 13:28

No delays in ambulance service discussions says health minister

The government will push ahead with its plans to set up a national ambulance agency, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides assured on Wednesday, in response to concerns that state health services organisation Okypy was calling for a delay in discussing the bill. On Tuesday, the federation of patients’ associations (Osak) had expressed its opposition to a […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 13:14

Reservoirs remain critical at 13.8 per cent full

Water reserves in Cyprus’ reservoirs stood at just 13.8 per cent of total capacity on Wednesday, almost half the level recorded at the same time last year. Data from the water development department (WDD) show that reservoirs currently hold about 40 million cubic metres of water, compared with more than 75 million cubic metres in […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 13:06

Greek Cypriot arrested after driving into north to pick asparagus

A Greek Cypriot man has been arrested after driving into the north while collecting wild asparagus. The man appeared in court in northern Nicosia on Wednesday morning, with police representative Emre Koyun telling the court that the police had intercepted the man near the village of Yerolakkos, west of Nicosia, at around 4pm on Tuesday. […]

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