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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 16:25

New prison could be possible in four years, says minister

Cyprus could have a new central prison the earliest in four years, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Wednesday, clarifying that the new institution would be built outside urban areas. Speaking during a meeting with the House legal affairs committee, Fitiris also said the police would continue to crack down on crime and that the […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 16:23

Saks Global, home to iconic US luxury stores, files for bankruptcy

High-end department store conglomerate Saks Global filed for bankruptcy protection late on Tuesday in one of the largest retail collapses since the pandemic, barely a year after a deal intended to create a luxury powerhouse brought Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus under the same roof. The filing cast uncertainty over the future […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 16:13

UNIC included in Europe’s FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Centre of Excellence

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) announces its active participation in the FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Centre of Excellence for the European Region, which was officially established on December 3, 2025 within the framework of the renewed FIP–UNESCO agreement (2023–2027) for the global promotion and development of pharmaceutical education and science. The establishment of the Centre marks a […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 15:49

Savvides ‘satisfied’ with MPs’ efforts to limit own immunity

Attorney-general George Savvides on Wednesday said he is “satisfied” with efforts made by MPs with the aim of bringing about a bill which will limit their own parliamentary immunity to prosecution. He said after the day’s House legal affairs committee session that the bill which had been discussed on the matter is “an old bill […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 15:30

Restaurant review: Great spot for artisanal breakfast

We were staying in Lefkara village and had deliberately decided not to set alarms or rush ourselves in the morning. No early breakfast, no hotel buffet, just a proper lie-in and the idea that we’d find something nice once we were up and about. By the time we eventually surfaced, in time for a late […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 15:28

Church to rewrite statute without the ambiguities

The Holy Synod decided on Wednesday unanimously to rewrite the Church of Cyprus’ statute, after identifying ambiguities and difficulties in its implementation. Archimandrite Georgios Christodoulou – the Holy Synod’s chief secretary – said a committee would be set up to undertake this task, comprising members of the Holy Synod and specialised lawyers. It consequently decided […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 15:25

Two brothers remanded for attempted murder

Limassol district court remanded two brothers, aged 30 and 23, in custody for six days in connection with the attempted murder of a 36-year-old man last year on December 20. The suspects were arrested on January 3 by British Dhekelia base police after a boat chase off the coast of Ormidia. Assistance from the British […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 15:00

Cyprus–India event puts artificial intelligence at the centre of innovation and growth

PwC Cyprus hosted a Cyprus–India AI event in Nicosia this week, bringing together business and academic leaders to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) collaboration and its role in innovation and growth. PwC Cyprus hosted the event ‘Driving Innovation and Growth’ on Wednesday January 14, at the PwC Experience Center, as part of the Cyprus–India AI Impact […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 14:58

Attorney-general pledges swift investigation into video scandal

Attorney-general, George Savvides, has assured that the investigation into a recently released controversial video alleging election funding improprieties will be swiftly completed. “From the very beginning, the leadership of the legal service was in contact with the police chief and the investigation covers various directions both in Cyprus and abroad,” he said, speaking after the […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 14:37

Iran warns neighbours it could hit US bases if Washington strikes

Tehran has warned neighbours hosting U.S. troops that it would hit American bases if Washington strikes, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday, as Iran seeks to deter Donald Trump’s threats to intervene on behalf of protesters. Three diplomats said some personnel had been advised to leave the main U.S. air base in the […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 14:32

2025 was the world’s third-warmest year on record

The planet experienced its third-warmest year on record in 2025, and average temperatures have exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius of global warming over three years, the longest period since records began, EU scientists said on Wednesday. The data from the European Union’s European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) found that the last three years were […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 14:25

Russia’s Lavrov says the US is smashing the world around

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that the United States was fragmenting the very international system which Washington helped to create by undertaking what he said was an illegal operation to topple Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and by threatening Iran with attack. “We are talking about a gross violation of international law,” Lavrov […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 14:18

Greek airspace blackout linked to old systems, not cyberattack

An eight-hour radio outage at Greek airports last week that forced authorities to clear the country’s airspace and divert dozens of incoming flights was in part due to an outdated communications system, investigators said in a report. Flights were suspended into and over Greece on January 4 when air traffic controllers lost contact with most […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 13:43

Cyprus sees bounced cheques fall to 213 in 2025

The number of bounced cheques in Cyprus declined further in 2025, falling to 213, according to figures released on Wednesday by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). This compares with 300 in 2024, 356 in 2023 and 473 in 2022, based on CBC data related to the Central Information Register (CIR). Despite the lower volume, […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 13:32

New venue welcomes live music

Aradippou has a new venue for art and music: Gallery Sessions. In a space surrounded by paintings and art, a new series of live music nights has been bringing together local musicians and the Larnaca region’s music lovers. Since October, Gallery Sessions on Makarios Avenue has hosted Kontovourkis & Co., the Vassilis Philippou trio and […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 13:30

Turkish Cypriots offer condolences after death of Vassiliou

Former Turkish Cypriot leaders Ersin Tatar and Mustafa Akinci on Wednesday offered their condolences following the death of George Vassiliou, who served as president between 1988 and 1993. Tatar said Vassiliou will “be remembered for his distinctive approach, different from other Greek Cypriot leaders, including the current one, and for prioritising contact and dialogue with […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 13:18

International condolences roll in for ‘visionary’ Vassiliou

Messages of condolence from outside Cyprus rolled in on Wednesday for late president George Vassiliou, with Greece and the United Kingdom the first to express their sadness at his passing. Greek President Constantine Tassoulas described Vassiliou as “a visionary and a Europeanist who left behind a rich political legacy”. Vassiliou, he said, was “a political […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 12:54

Herodotou becomes first Cypriot shortlisted for EBA presidency

Constantinos Herodotou has made it onto the final short list of candidates for the presidency of the European Banking Authority (EBA), becoming the first Cypriot to reach the last stage of the selection process for one of the EU’s key financial watchdogs. Herodotou, the former governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) and current […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 12:49

Police retain lead role on video case as independent investigator appointed

The Legal Service has stressed that the appointment of an independent criminal investigator in relation to the controversial video alleging election funding improprieties does not undermine the role of the police. Legal Service spokeswoman Polina Evthyvoulou told CyBC on Wednesday that the police remain fully responsible for the investigation. She said they will be assisted […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 12:39

Restricted access to mountain roads

Persisting snow and frosty conditions on Wednesday have caused slippery roads, leading to many of them being partly closed or only accessible for vehicles with snow chains and four-wheel drive. Roads currently open to only vehicles with snow chains and four-wheel drive include those connecting Platres-Troodos, Karvounas-Troodos, Prodromou-Troodos, Kakopetrias-Karvounas, Pedoulas-Prodromou, Prodromou-Lemythou and Kakopetrias-Pinewood-Pedoulas. Other roads […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 12:22

Tax exemptions extended to property consideration

Cyprus’ tax reform introduces changes to capital gains tax covering property exchanges, property sales and the disposal of shares linked to real estate. Amendments to the capital gains law extend existing exemptions beyond traditional property exchanges to cases where real estate is transferred as consideration. In such cases, capital gains tax will no longer be […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 12:17

Arbeloa vows to ‘fight for everything’ as Real Madrid manager

Real Madrid’s new manager Alvaro Arbeloa pledged to fight for everything as he stepped into the role vacated by Xabi Alonso and said he would stay in post as long as he was needed. Real announced Alonso had left the club by mutual agreement on Monday, following a poor run of form and reports of […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 12:08

Arsenal’s Arteta eyes League Cup redemption despite injury-hit defence

Defenders Piero Hincapie and Riccardo Calafiori will miss Arsenal’s trip to Chelsea for Wednesday’s League Cup semi-final first leg, while William Saliba and Leandro Trossard are doubtful, manager Mikel Arteta said. Arteta said he did not know how long Hincapie would be out after picking up an injury during last week’s goalless draw with Liverpool […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 12:07

Trade Crypto simply: Solana DEXes in 2025

The crypto industry keeps evolving in different ways, and 2025 will be the turning point for decentralized trading. Crypto networks have never been this fast and affordable, and Solana is the leader in that category.  Orca, Jupiter, and other DEX platforms on Solana guarantee simple trading via an intuitive interface while keeping low fees. It […]

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