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Kıbrıs 18.01.2026 12:59

Cannabis, flares seized from 25-year-old in Limassol

A quantity of cannabis, flares and a firecracker were found at the home of a 25-year-old man in Limassol, police said on Sunday. According to police, following an assessment of information, officers stopped a vehicle driven by the 25-year-old for a check on Saturday afternoon. During the search, they found and seized a handmade cigarette […]

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Kıbrıs 18.01.2026 12:43

Arrest warrants issued for two minors over Molotov cocktail attack in Aradippou

Arrest warrants have been issued for two minors in connection with a Molotov cocktail attack on the yard of a house in Aradippou, police said on Sunday. According to Larnaca police spokesperson Spyros Chrysostomou, the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, when two youths aged 16 and 17 allegedly threw two Molotov cocktails […]

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Kıbrıs 18.01.2026 12:34

Sabalenka sees off Rakotomanga Rajaonah to reach Australian Open second round

Aryna Sabalenka came under early pressure as she launched her bid for a third Australian Open title but the Belarusian clicked into gear and overpowered French wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah 6-4 6-1 to reach the second round on Sunday. The world number one arrived for the match at Rod Laver Arena as the firm favourite […]

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Kıbrıs 18.01.2026 12:20

Premeditated murder probe launched after fatal stabbing in Peyia

Police in Paphos are investigating a case of premeditated murder following the death of a 41-year-old man after a stabbing incident in the Peyia area late on Saturday night. According to the police, they received information around 11.40pm regarding a fight between individuals in the area. Officers who went to the scene found a 30-year-old […]

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Kıbrıs 18.01.2026 11:48

Understanding hybrid war

The recent leaked video alleging campaign finance violations by President Nikos Christodoulides and his associates has thrust the terms “hybrid warfare”, “hybrid war”, and “hybrid attack” into Cyprus’ public discourse. Yet for many, these terms remain poorly understood and are often used interchangeably. Some dismiss them as exaggeration or conspiracy; others see them as a […]

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Kıbrıs 18.01.2026 11:46

Police investigate attempted murder after stabbing in Tersefanou

Police are investigating a case of attempted murder following a knife attack on a 40-year-old man in Tersefanou on Sunday morning. According to the police, the man was allegedly attacked with a knife by another individual at around 7am while he was at a residence in the village. He was taken to Larnaca general hospital. […]

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Kıbrıs 18.01.2026 11:43

Syrian forces seize major oil, gas fields in eastern Syria, security sources say

Syrian troops fighting U.S.-backed Kurdish-led forces seized the Omar oil field, the country’s largest, and the Conoco gas field in the eastern Deir Zor province as allied Arab tribal forces advanced in the oil-rich area along the border with Iraq, officials and security sources said on Sunday. The takeover of the oil fields that lie […]

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Kıbrıs 18.01.2026 11:40

The ‘Donroe’ Doctrine: Trump’s hemispheric realignment and its limits

The geopolitical landscape remains defined by unrelenting tension. Established norms are being challenged, and the traditional structures of international relations are in a state of visible decay. From the brazen capture of Venezuela’s President, Nicolas Maduro, in early January 2026, to the attritional war in Ukraine and the lack of progress in negotiations, the world remains in a state […]

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Kıbrıs 18.01.2026 11:33

Two killed in mass Russian drone attack on Ukraine, Zelenskiy says

Two people were killed and dozens more wounded in a mass Russian drone attack across Ukraine overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, as U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators hashed out a post-war plan in the latest round of peace talks. Moscow has stepped up a winter campaign of strikes on the Ukrainian energy system while […]

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Kıbrıs 18.01.2026 11:26

Nine arrested in overnight police operations

Police carried out preventive operations throughout the night, with an increased presence in urban areas, aiming to prevent criminal acts, protect the public and safeguard public order. During the operations, officers arrested a total of nine people for various offences. In Larnaca district, four individuals were arrested in connection with an investigation into a shooting […]

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Kıbrıs 18.01.2026 11:11

Heavy traffic reported on roads to Troodos

Heavy traffic is being reported on roads leading to Troodos due to a large number of visitors, police said on Sunday. According to the police, traffic flow towards the mountain has become even more difficult because of dense fog in the area, exacerbated by a vehicle that has been immobilised due to a mechanical fault. […]

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Kıbrıs 18.01.2026 10:30

The Digital Omnibus: a GDPR and AI Act perspective

By Avgi Michael and Anastasios Kostekoglou The Digital Omnibus arrives at a critical juncture for Europe, amid growing debate as to whether the cumulative effect of its regulatory framework has constrained competitiveness, particularly considering differing approaches adopted abroad. The case for simplifying digital laws The European Commission has expressly acknowledged the need for a more […]

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Kıbrıs 18.01.2026 10:30

On with the show: AI and virtual reality step in to transform live performance

EU-funded researchers are using emerging technologies to create new, immersive experiences and reimagine the future of live performance. By Gareth Willmer In September 2025, a stage performance with a difference took place at Porto’s Coliseum theatre in northern Portugal. In Re-embodied Machine, a dancer wearing motion sensors interacted with lights and sound that responded to […]

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Kıbrıs 18.01.2026 09:30

Cyprus’ big W.F.H. dilemma

Here’s one for the bosses of Cyprus! Did you know that, in an eight-hour office workday, your staff are accomplishing just 2 hours 53 minutes of actual work?! This being the Mediterranean, lunch can take hours out of the day. Coffee breaks are practically written into the contract. You get smoke breaks disguised as meetings; […]

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Kıbrıs 18.01.2026 09:30

A landmark reborn: bbf:’s KEAN and the reinvention of urban Cyprus

KEAN project Limassol is more than a development; it is a physical manifesto for Cyprus’s next chapter. Rising on the historic coastal site of the original KEAN juice factory, a visionary project by bbf: is transforming an industrial landmark of the past into a symbol of the future. This is a new mixed-use development engineered […]

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Kıbrıs 18.01.2026 09:08

Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, report says

The Trump administration wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing a draft charter. U.S. President Donald Trump would serve as its inaugural chairman and each member state shall serve a term of no more than three years from this charter’s entry into force, subject […]

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Kıbrıs 18.01.2026 09:00

Iran’s long history of outside interference

Iran is in the news again. This time because the bazaar joined protests against the Islamic Republic of Iran and many protesters have been reported killed and seriously injured. The bazaar is a microcosm of economic activity by the merchant class mixed with social, political and religious interaction in the market place that traditionally acts […]

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Kıbrıs 18.01.2026 08:49

Trump vows tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland

President Donald Trump vowed to implement a wave of increasing tariffs on European allies until the United States is allowed to buy Greenland, escalating a row over the future of Denmark’s vast Arctic island. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said additional 10% import tariffs would take effect on February 1 on goods from […]

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Kıbrıs 18.01.2026 08:40

Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting January 12: The Cyprus capital market is poised for steady growth in 2026, driven by regulatory reform, technological innovation and stronger supervision, according to Panikkos Vakkou, Vice-Chairman of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). In an article first published by Stockwatch, Vakkou argued […]

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Kıbrıs 18.01.2026 08:30

Tales from the Coffeeshop: When transparency is actually really murky

THE PREZ’S better half, who likes to be known as the first lady even though there is no such title or public position in Kyproulla, has betrayed her low tolerance for criticism and mockery over the last 10 days since her pet cause was at the centre of the videogate public outcry. Unable to cope […]

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Kıbrıs 18.01.2026 08:00

Our View: The UN framework has proved a lost cause for Cyprus

The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative in Cyprus and head of Unficyp, Khassim Diagne, on Thursday briefed the UN Security Council on the content of the UNSG’s two reports about Cyprus, the Cyprus News Agency reported. Diagne made no comment about the outcome of the consultations, saying “we are still at a premature stage,” said the […]

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Kıbrıs 18.01.2026 08:00

Cyprus capital market poised for growth despite tougher oversight

Cyprus and European capital markets are entering a new phase in 2026, shaped by sweeping regulatory changes and heightened supervisory expectations, according to Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) chairman George Theocharides. In an article first published by the Cypriot daily Phileleftheros, Theocharides said the revisions of MiFID II and MiFIR, AIFMD II and UCITS, […]

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Kıbrıs 18.01.2026 07:00

European and British regulators sign agreement on digital resilience

European Supervisory Authorities and their counterparts in the United Kingdom have signed a memorandum of understanding, aiming to enhance the oversight of critical ICT third-party service providers. The agreement involves the EBA, EIOPA and ESMA along with the Bank of England, the Prudential Regulation Authority, and the Financial Conduct Authority. This specific agreement enhances the […]

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Kıbrıs 18.01.2026 04:20

Mercosur deal promises ‘greater stability’ for Cyprus

The trade deal signed between the European Union and South American trade bloc Mercosur will bring about greater stability for Cyprus and its farmers, Commerce and Trade Minister Michael Damianos has said. “The agreement creates clear and substantial benefits for the Republic of Cyprus, both in terms of trade and services, in an environment of […]

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