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Kıbrıs 22.02.2026 10:00

EU leaders push to boost global role of euro as US ties fray

As American and European policymakers know well, global currency dominance and exchange rate movement are different things. But there’s a decent argument that Europe’s push to widen euro usage necessarily involves some revaluation of the single currency. As Transatlantic ties fray and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned of lines that “cannot be […]

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Kıbrıs 22.02.2026 09:00

Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting February 16 : The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), in partnership with the Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence, will host a high-level forum on June 8, 2026, to explore the integration of space technology and artificial intelligence into the European economy. The […]

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Kıbrıs 22.02.2026 09:00

Is this why Cyprus is always tired?

Into the city, along Stasikratous. Bumper to bumper, petrol and stress… It’s Cyprus’ daily commute. Into the city, along Stasikratous. Bumper to bumper, petrol and stress. By the time you get to the office, your body is drained – shoulders locked, jaw clenched. After work, you notice it again: in the queue at Lidl, grabbing […]

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Kıbrıs 22.02.2026 09:00

Andrew’s very public arrest, but was it legal?

Technically he should have been asked to attend a police station as is normal police procedure in white-collar criminal cases Prince Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday last Thursday February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office (MiPO) and was released under investigation the same day, which begs the question of why he […]

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Kıbrıs 22.02.2026 08:51

Iranian students begin new university term with protests

Students held protests at several Iranian universities at the start of a new semester on Saturday, some clashing with pro-government groups, according to local news agencies and posts on social media. The protests coincided with ceremonies traditionally held after 40 days to mourn those killed by security forces during last month’s anti-government demonstrations, which saw […]

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Kıbrıs 22.02.2026 08:39

After court ruling, Trump says US global tariff rate will rise from 10% to 15% across the board

President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will raise a temporary tariff from 10% to 15% on U.S. imports from all countries, the maximum level allowed under the law, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff program. The move came less than 24 hours after Trump announced a 10% across-the-board tariff on […]

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Kıbrıs 22.02.2026 08:30

Tales from the Coffeeshop: When everyone is shocked by what everyone expected

THE OUTCRY that followed the acquittal of former president of the House, Demetris Syllouris, and ex-deputy of Akel, Christakis Giovanis, came as a bit of a surprise, as this was widely expected, not just by cynics but also members of the legal profession. The biggest surprise, however, was the angry reaction of the Legal Service, […]

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Kıbrıs 22.02.2026 08:00

Bank of England policymaker concerned by rise in unemployment

Bank of England interest rate-setter Catherine Mann said British inflation data published this week represented “good numbers” although there was not as much improvement in the underlying figures as the central bank had hoped to see. Mann, in an interview with Kathleen Hays Presents: Central Bank Central, a podcast, said a recent rise in the […]

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Kıbrıs 22.02.2026 08:00

Spurs aim to damage Arsenal’s weakening hold on first place in EPL

Premier League leaders Arsenal will try to respond from a disappointing midweek draw when they play in the North London Derby on Sunday, visiting a spiralling Tottenham Hotspur side playing its first match since the firing of manager Thomas Frank. In one of the more shocking results of the season, Arsenal (17-3-7, 58 points) gave […]

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Kıbrıs 22.02.2026 08:00

Our View: Three years on, still no energy plan

Next Sunday President Nikos Christodoulides will have completed three years in office. In those three years his government has proved incapable of dealing competently with the biggest problem facing households and businesses – the high price of electricity and limited production capacity. What is worse is that, in these three years, it has done nothing […]

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Kıbrıs 22.02.2026 07:00

Regulator sets terms for crypto firms to continue payments after March

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued an opinion advising national competent authorities under PSD2 on what steps to take when the transition period linked to its No-Action Letter of June 2, 2025 ends on March 2, 2026. The transition period, established under the EBA No-Action Letter of June 2, 2025, allows crypto asset service […]

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Kıbrıs 22.02.2026 04:24

Cyprus in balancing act over Gaza role

Cyprus attends Board of Peace as observer, weighs next steps Not really in the club, but not really out either – that looks like Cyprus’ posture regarding its engagement with the Board of Peace, the confab of countries debuting in Washington DC this week. Nicosia is still weighing its options. At the same time, Cyprus […]

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Kıbrıs 21.02.2026 19:12

Stories in the Making: an event for all artists

As March arrives, one event invites artists, creatives and anyone curious to a community gathering in the village of Vavla in the Larnaca district. The Stories in the Making event on Sunday, March 1, marks the birth of The Open Nest Company, a Vavla-based initiative. Unfolding from 3pm to 7pm, the event functions both as […]

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Kıbrıs 21.02.2026 18:38

Hamilton says he forgot who he was but has re-set for new season

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton has admitted he “forgot who I was” but is now excited for the new Formula One season and ready to go racing again. In a defiant message posted on Instagram, the seven times world champion made clear he was fully motivated again after a disappointing first season with the Italian team. “I […]

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Kıbrıs 21.02.2026 18:20

‘King Klaebo’ wins 50km classic to clinch record sixth Milano Cortina gold

Johannes Klaebo led a Norwegian podium sweep in the men’s 50km classic cross-country race on Saturday to claim his sixth gold of the Milano Cortina Games and break the record for most titles in a single Winter Olympics. Victory on Saturday for “King Klaebo”, as fans call him, breaks US speed skater Eric Heiden’s record […]

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Kıbrıs 21.02.2026 18:17

Alcaraz defeats Rublev to reach Qatar Open final against Fils

World number one Carlos Alcaraz continued his unbeaten run in 2026 as he beat defending champion Andrey Rublev 7-6(3) 6-4 on Friday to reach the Qatar Open final, reaching the 12th summit clash in his last 13 tournaments. The Spaniard will face France’s Arthur Fils in Saturday’s final after the 21-year-old beat Czech Jakub Mensik […]

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Kıbrıs 21.02.2026 18:15

Ukraine strikes ballistic missile producer deep inside Russia, Kyiv says

Ukraine hit a Russian plant manufacturing ballistic missiles in a missile strike in the remote Udmurtia region, the Ukrainian General Staff said on Saturday. Ukraine said its forces attacked the plant manufacturing Russian missiles, including the short-range Iskander and intercontinental Topol-M, in Votkinsk, east of Moscow and about 1,400 km (800 miles) from Ukraine. It […]

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Kıbrıs 21.02.2026 18:10

Too late for Ripple (XRP)? Analysts point to this next crypto to explode

XRP remains a top performer in crypto, famously rallying from $0.006 to $2.27 during the 2017 cycle. While that historic surge solidified XRP’s place among top-performing digital assets that cycle, its large market capitalization today limits the probability of repeating similar exponential moves. This has led analysts to focus on Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a rising […]

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Kıbrıs 21.02.2026 16:15

Antigone dismisses backlash over ‘Jalla’, defends use of Cypriot dialect

Cyprus’ Eurovision representative Antigone Buxton said on Saturday that she is unconcerned by criticism of the video clip for her song Jalla, insisting that her priority was to showcase the Cypriot dialect and identity on the international stage. Speaking on CyBC, Buxton said the reaction to the song itself has been largely positive, despite divided […]

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Kıbrıs 21.02.2026 16:12

Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least ten, including senior Hezbollah official

At least ten people were killed and 50 wounded in Israeli strikes in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, two security sources told Reuters, after the Israeli military said it had targeted Hezbollah sites in the Baalbek area. The strikes on Friday were among the deadliest reported in eastern Lebanon in recent weeks and risk testing a fragile […]

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Kıbrıs 21.02.2026 16:01

Palmas acknowledges ‘negligence of national guard officers’ in TNT case

The internal investigation into the disappearance of explosives during a national guard exercise has identified omissions and dereliction of duty by officers involved, defence minister Vasilis Palmas admitted on Saturday. Speaking on CyBC, Palmas said the administrative inquiry had been completed with the submission of its report, while a separate police investigation remains under way. […]

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Kıbrıs 21.02.2026 16:00

Somewhere between comfort food and aristocratic kitchens

Beef Stroganoff is the kind of dish that feels quietly reassuring. It arrives in a shallow bowl, the sauce pale and glossy, the beef tender enough to cut with little effort. There is nothing showy about it, yet it carries a certain confidence. Whether spooned over rice, tangled through pasta or served alongside mashed potatoes, […]

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Kıbrıs 21.02.2026 15:45

Slovakia threatens to stop electricity to Ukraine unless Kyiv resumes piping Russian oil

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened on Saturday to cut off emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine unless Kyiv acts within two days to resume the pumping of Russian oil to Slovakia over Ukraine’s territory, cut off for nearly a month. Slovakia, along with Hungary, is one of just two EU countries that still rely on […]

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Kıbrıs 21.02.2026 15:40

Larnaca municipality dismayed by Vafeades’ port proposals

Concerns were voiced in Larnaca on Friday after transport minister, Alexis Vafeades, presented development options for the city’s port and marina, prompting criticism from local authorities who say the plans fall short of the city’s expectations. Larnaca development committee members were presented with a technical study prepared by the Hellenic Superfund, with input from Dutch […]

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