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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 16:37

Fidias to run in May elections, leaves mandate decision to supporters

Independent MEP Fidias Panayiotou has announced on Friday that he will run in the upcoming national parliamentary elections with his party, the recently renamed Direct Democracy of Cyprus. Appearing on Sigma television, wearing an army helmet, Panayiotou confirmed that he will stand for the Nicosia district, saying his candidacy would reshape the political landscape. “I’ll […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 16:33

EU commissioner ‘welcomes Turkey’s engagement’ in Cyprus talks

European Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos on Friday said she “welcomes Turkey’s engagement” in talks regarding the Cyprus problem. The comment was made as part of a joint statement released by Kos and Fidan after the pair met in Ankara, with Kos said to have “welcomed Turkey’s engagement in the ongoing informal process on Cyprus under […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 16:24

Farmers plan new protests over EU-Mercosur deal

Farmers will take to the streets in protest against the EU–Mercosur trade agreement, MEP George Georgiou confirmed on Friday, warning that the deal threatens food safety standards and the survival of traditional Cypriot products. Taking to the dais at a press conference in Europe House, Georgiou said the agreement would expose Cypriot producers to unfair […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 16:16

Raouna holds talks with Montenegro on EU accession

The next steps in Montenegro’s accession to the EU were discussed on Friday during a meeting in Nicosia between Deputy European Affairs Minister Marilena Raouna and Montenegro’s European Integration Minister Majda Gorcevic. Raouna described the visit as significant “both symbolically and substantively”. “For the Cyprus presidency, enlargement is a key priority,” she affirmed, adding that […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 16:10

First phase of Limnes migrant centre complete amid local concerns

The first phase of the Limnes migrant centre was completed, as announced by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades during a site visit on Friday. Speaking after touring the facility, Vafeades said the Limnes centre, together with supporting infrastructure, forms a key part of the state’s migration management framework. “The centre is a project that will support […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 16:00

A minute with: Florentia Kythreotou, gastronomy writer

Where do you live?In Latsia, Nicosia What did you have for breakfast?Two kiwis to start, filtered coffee with milk, and sourdough toast with lots of butter and Cretan Gruyère cheese. Describe your perfect dayI wake up at 5:30, drive to Protaras with my husband, drop him off at his favorite fishing spot, and then go […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 15:37

Turkish Cypriots mark three years since deadly earthquakes

Turkish Cypriots on Friday commemorated the third anniversary of the two devastating earthquakes which struck southeastern Turkey on February 6, 2023. A total of 49 Cypriots were among the more than 50,000 people recorded dead as a result of the earthquakes. Of those 49, exactly 35 Cypriots, including 24 children, were killed when the hotel […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 15:23

TV shows we love: The Beast in Me

I do enjoy a good psychological thriller and The Beast in Me delivered a cocktail of subtle and taut, emotional and eerie, all the ingredients of a series to binge. The eight episodes take you through the uneasy and guilt-ridden life of grieving author Aggie Wiggs, whose new commandeering neighbour is both charming and lethal. […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 15:13

‘Addictive’ TikTok charged with breaching EU rules

TikTok was charged on Friday with breaching EU online content rules over what the bloc’s regulator said were its addictive features and was told to change the design of its app or risk a fine of as much as 6% of owner ByteDance’s global turnover. The EU watchdog’s charges focus on TikTok’s addictive design which […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 15:01

EuroCOP: Police tensions undermine Cyprus’ EU council presidency

A collapse in social dialogue within the Cyprus police is undermining the island’s EU Presidency, the European police confederation (EuroCOP) warns in a letter to top EU leaders. The confederation raised the issue in a letter addressed to European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, European Council president Antonio Costa and internal affairs commissioner Magnus […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 14:54

Five-month-old in serious condition after accident

A five-month-old infant has been hospitalised in serious condition after her parents’ vehicle was involved in an accident. At around 8.30am on Friday, a vehicle driven by a 63-year-old woman on Tasos Papanastasiou street in Yeroskipou collided with a vehicle driven by a 48-year-old man, with his 33-year-old wife and their two daughters, aged three […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 14:38

Ayia Skepi to get annual sponsorship of €1.32 million

Ayia Skepi addiction and rehabilitation foundation will receive an annual sponsorship of €1.32 million, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday, adding that the foundation relied entirely on private sponsorships, which resulted in insecurity regarding its uninterrupted and smooth operation. Speaking during a meeting at Ayia Skepi, Christodoulides said the foundation was “in essence doing the […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 14:37

Celebrating life at the Cyprus Museum

The Cyprus Museum will fill with visitors this Saturday as a series of events, planned under Cyprus’ presidency of the EU Council, celebrates this renowned museum. After the antiquities department and deputy ministry of culture postponed the initial event, the presentations and tours are now rescheduled to take place this weekend. The day will begin […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 14:25

Cyprus motor vehicle registrations rise in January as hybrids dominate market

Cyprus recorded an increase in motor vehicle registrations in January 2026, according to figures released on Friday by the statistical service (Cystat). The data showed that the market started the year on a positive footing, while the shift toward hybrid and electric vehicles continued to strengthen. Specifically, total motor vehicle registrations reached 4,350 in January […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 14:15

Annie Alexui: I would only return to Cyprus if people I trust in Russia asked me to

Social media personality Ioanna Photiou, who is better known by her alias ‘Annie Alexui’, on Friday said she would only return to Cyprus from Russia if people she trusts in Russia asked her to do so. “The only reason for me to return back to Cyprus is if the people who I trust here in […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 14:07

Elton John tells UK privacy trial he was ‘incensed’ by Daily Mail hacking allegations

Singer Elton John told London’s High Court on Friday he was incensed to learn of allegations his landline phones had been bugged on behalf of the Daily Mail, saying the papers’ actions were “outside even the most basic standards of human decency”. The veteran singer, known for hits such as “Rocket Man” and “Your Song”, […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 14:05

Cyprus holds first ECB digital euro event led by Hadjipantela initiative

Cyprus stepped into the European discussion on the digital euro on Friday, as policymakers, bankers and institutions gathered in Nicosia for the first event held on the island with the participation of the European Central Bank (ECB). The event, titled ‘Presenting the Digital Euro in Cyprus’, took place at the Bank of Cyprus headquarters and […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 14:03

Disy, Akel lead poll, Alma accuses Rik of ‘repeated exclusion’

A poll published by public broadcaster Rik news on Thursday night shows Disy and Akel heading the votes ahead of May’s parliamentary election with 17 and 16 per cent respectively, with Alma on Friday accusing Rik of repeatedly excluding it from panels. According to Rik’s poll, Elam ranks third at 11 per cent, followed by […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 14:01

Iran, US hold pivotal talks in Oman as confrontation looms

Iran and the United States started high-stakes negotiations via Omani mediation on Friday to try to overcome sharp differences over Tehran’s nuclear programme, while a dispute over widening the agenda risked derailing diplomacy and triggering another Middle East conflict. An Iranian official told Reuters the talks had not officially started, although Iran’s demands had been […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 13:08

Father demands daughter’s transfer from Makarios hospital

A father of a young child treated at Makarios hospital took to Sigma’s ‘Mesimeri kai Kati’ show to denounce serious staff shortages, revealing that after a month of stay, his daughter is yet to receive a clear diagnosis. Speaking on the programme, he expressed anguish over her condition and even requested her transfer to Greece, […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 13:07

Turkey edges towards curbing social media access to minors amid global push

Turkey is laying the groundwork to restrict social media access for minors with a parliamentary report this week calling for broad measures including age verification and content filtering, joining a growing list of countries seeking tighter controls. President Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling AK Party is expected to submit a draft law on the issue soon and […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 13:02

Criminal cases filed in Koumas saga

The legal service on Friday announced that attorney-general George Savvides has filed criminal cases against one person and two legal entities at the Nicosia district court in relation to “possible irregularities related to an official from the Cyprus Football Association”. It is believed that the cases are related to an investigation being conducted into the […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 12:57

Christodoulides pardons 11 convicts subject to deportation

President Nikos Christodoulides has pardoned 11 third-country nationals who are currently inmates at the central prison, with all 11 set to be released and immediately deported, the justice ministry said on Friday. It said the pardon and the subsequent deportation of the convicts is being carried out “within the framework of the broader policy for […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 12:29

Milano-Cortina and the challenge of sports diplomacy: An Olympics for peace, now!

By Antonio Tajani, Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially begin today. This global event will bring 3,500 athletes from over 90 countries to Italy, competing in 304 events, with an estimated worldwide audience of three billion people. Tonight’s opening ceremony in Italy will also host 50 heads of state and […]

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