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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 08:24

Water cuts along Larnaca-Dhekelia road

All buildings along the Larnaca-Dhekelia road will be without water until 3pm on Tuesday, due to planned works to improve the water supply network. The water was cut off at 7am from the Oroklini fire station roundabout till the junction near KOT beach. Consumers are urged to use water sparingly to meet their needs with […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 08:16

Half a million foot-and-mouth vaccines arrive on Tuesday

Cyprus has requested financial support and the immediate commencement of vaccinations to address the foot-and-mouth outbreak, with 500,000 vaccines earmarked for Cyprus expected to be sent on Tuesday. On Monday, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou met in Brussels with the health and agriculture commissioners, Olivér Várhelyi and Christophe Hansen, who responded positively to Cyprus’ request for […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 08:14

Trump to deliver high-stakes State of the Union amid slumping approval and Iran tensions

President Donald Trump will deliver the traditional State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday at a fraught moment for his presidency, with his approval ratings slumping, anxieties rising over Iran and Americans struggling with the cost of living as the November midterm election nears. The televised prime-time speech to Congress, his second in […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 08:10

Diesel car registrations plunge as electric vehicles surge

New diesel car registrations in the European Union have fallen by 67 per cent over the past decade, while battery-only electric vehicles now account for 13.9 per cent of new sales, according to data published by Eurostat for January 2025. The 2025 edition of Key figures on European transport presents comprehensive data on the transport […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 08:00

Nicosia summit to tackle gender gap in Cyprus tech and STEM sectors

The Cyprus Computer Society and the Council of European Professional Informatics Societies will hold a conference in Nicosia on March 3, aimed at strengthening career guidance for girls in information technology and STEM fields. The conference will be held under the auspices of the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth. The event, titled Strengthening […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 07:55

Cyprus reiterates ‘unwavering support’ to Ukraine

Cyprus’ “unwavering support” for Ukraine was reiterated on Monday at the EU foreign affairs council, just hours before the February 24 fourth anniversary of Russia’s offensive. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said Cyprus, as a country that has experienced an invasion and continues to live under the occupation of part of its territory, stands firmly by […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 07:48

Unprecedented military raid is risky gamble for Mexico’s Sheinbaum

The Mexican military raid that killed the country’s most wanted cartel leader on Sunday was President Claudia Sheinbaum’s biggest bet yet, doubling down on her historic offensive against the country’s most powerful organized crime groups. The Mexican Army launched a surprise operation on Sunday against Nemesio Oseguera, or “El Mencho,” the shadowy leader of the […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 07:43

Leaders meet to move Cyprus process forward

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman are set to meet on Tuesday, in the framework of UN-led meetings to move the Cyprus problem forward and keep channels of communication open. The meeting will take place at 11am at the chief of mission’s residence in the buffer zone and will be hosted by […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 07:30

Traditional housing no longer enough to meet Cyprus demand, experts warn

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 24.02.2026 07:25

Scattered showers on Tuesday, cold spell starting Thursday

Tuesday starts off mainly fine, however clouds in the afternoon are expected to yield isolated showers, mainly in the mountains. Winds will be a southwest to northwest gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 Beaufort, turning to a fresh breeze of 5 Beaufort along the coast, over slight to moderate seas. Temperatures will reach […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 07:00

UK business growth hits two-year high but service sector jobs are cut

British businesses have extended their early 2026 rebound into a second month, but jobs are still being sharply cut among services firms partly as a result of higher taxes imposed on them by the Labour government, a survey has shown. The S&P Global UK Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 53.9 in a preliminary report […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 06:30

Cyprus wine buyers invited to Italy trade mission

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), acting as the coordinator of Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus on the island, has announced that local businesses can now join a targeted brokerage event at the upcoming Vinitaly 2026 exhibition in Italy. The initiative, titled Wine Company Mission at Vinitaly 2026, is scheduled to take place between […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 06:00

AI boom drives $337 million subsea equipment market

The subsea optoelectronics network equipment market reached $337 million during the third quarter of 2025, rising 32.5 per cent from the previous quarter, according to market intelligence firm Omdia. According to the company’s latest report, this market expansion reflected a sharp acceleration driven by the AI infrastructure build-out supercycle. This robust quarterly growth of 32.5 […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 05:30

Spanish airport charges row breaks out over proposed price hikes

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Spanish Airline Association (ALA) have called for an annual 4.9 per cent reduction in Spanish airport charges, excluding inflation, over the 2027-2031 regulatory period. They argued that such a move would still allow for nearly €10 billion in investment while strengthening Spain’s economic competitiveness. The request comes […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 04:24

Over 30 livestock units hit in Aradippou as neighbouring Athienou steps up defences

More than 25 to 30 livestock units in Aradippou have been affected by the foot-and-mouth outbreak, with a similar number of farms scattered outside the area’s two designated livestock zones also impacted, the town’s mayor Christodoulos Partou said on Monday. Speaking to reporters, Partou acknowledged that “things are difficult”, but insisted that authorities would continue […]

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Kıbrıs 24.02.2026 04:20

How Reuters captured the photo of former Prince Andrew leaving custody

Slumped in the back seat of his Range Rover, a visibly shaken man once referred to as the “Playboy Prince” stares ahead of him as the car leaves Aylsham police station in Norfolk, England. The photo, taken by Reuters photographer Phil Noble, went viral when it was published late on Thursday. It shows Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 22:00

North ‘parliament’ ratifies controversial fibreoptic internet deal

The Turkish Cypriot legislature on Monday night voted to ratify a controversial deal which will see Turkish telecommunications company Turk Telekom bring fibreoptic internet to the north. The agreement, signed by the north’s ruling coalition and Turk Telekom last year, passed by 27 votes to 20. All 20 opposition members voted against the deal, while […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 19:42

Lord Mandelson arrested after Epstein revelations

Former British ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested by London police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following revelations over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson, 72, was fired from the most prestigious posting in Britain’s diplomatic service in September, when the depth of his friendship with Epstein […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 19:23

Nicosia walks and culinary tastes coming to H4C

Two exciting events are coming up soon at the Home for Cooperation. The first, on February 28, will take participants on a guided walk around Nicosia. Co-organised with AHDR, this is the Home’s first Nicosia Walk of 2026, and it will take attendees across Cyprus’ contested past and its continuing legacy. Facilitated by Maria Georgiou, […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 19:01

Tourism arrivals from Serbia to Cyprus saw record increase in 2025

Cyprus and Serbia have agreed to sign a Memorandum of Cooperation in tourism in the coming months, with the Republic of Cyprus participating as the honoured country for the first time in its history at the Sajam Turizma 2026 tourism exhibition in Belgrade. “In this context, we agreed on the signing of a Memorandum of […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 18:10

Dogecoin (DOGE) faces struggles with $0.11 resistance  as investors pivot to this new crypto

Dogecoin currently trades at $0.10, struggling to gain momentum toward the $0.11 resistance level. Technical indicators show neutral momentum with an RSI of 44.06, while the MACD remains slightly negative at -0.0046. Investors watching DOGE’s price action see limited upside without stronger catalysts. Meanwhile attention shifts toward projects offering actual utility rather than meme-driven speculation. […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 17:48

Uefa provisionally suspends Benfica’s Prestianni over alleged discriminatory behaviour

UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni for one match after the Argentine winger was accused of directing a racist slur at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. during the Spanish side’s 1-0 Champions League playoff first-leg win, European soccer’s governing body said on Monday. Prestianni will miss Wednesday’s return leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, with […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 17:42

Hunters’ movements restricted as authorities step up foot-and-mouth response

The involvement of the Pancyprian Veterinary Association and restrictions on hunters’ movements in affected areas were among a series of measures decided at a broad meeting held on Monday morning at the agriculture ministry to curb the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. According to an announcement by the ministry, decisions were taken at four levels aimed […]

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Kıbrıs 23.02.2026 17:11

Authorities seize e-cigarette liquids and synthetic drug products in Larnaca raid

Customs officers on Friday carried out inspections and seizures of e-cigarette liquids and other products containing synthetic narcotic substances and prohibited cannabinoids during a coordinated operation in Larnaca. The customs department said it took part in a joint operation on February 20, with the police drug squad Ykan and the illegal betting unit, as well […]

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