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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 16:24

Ertugruloglu launches attack on Erhurman over Cyprus problem stance

The north’s ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu on Friday launched an attack on Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman over the latter’s stance on the Cyprus problem, calling a press conference to air his grievances and declare that he does not support Erhurman. “The policy pursued by [Erhurman] is causing the Turkish Cypriots to lose time and […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 16:20

Latchi hotel permit issued despite documented illegalities

A building permit for a major hotel development in Latchi was issued despite findings of illegal construction, prompting renewed scrutiny of decisions taken by the Paphos district government. The permit concerns the Leonardo Club Latchi, a large seaside hotel built on the former Elias Latchi holiday village site, where construction advanced for months without the […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 15:55

Getting a Papal blessing without going to the Vatican

In an era where much of our lives unfold online, even the Vatican has quietly adapted to the realities of a scattered, global community. Among the many requests that reach Rome each day, one has become increasingly common: the papal blessing, a gesture that carries both symbolic and spiritual weight. Often requested for weddings, anniversaries, […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 15:45

Strong summer bookings for Cyprus from UK and Poland, Hermes says

Hermes Airports on Friday announced positive momentum for strengthening Cyprus’ air connectivity following its participation in CONNECT 2026 in Lublin, Poland. According to the announcement, the Hermes Airports Air Service Development team “attended one of Europe’s leading and most strategically important route development forums”, held from February 17 to 19, 2026. During the event, the […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 15:41

Food prices push Cyprus inflation higher in January, data shows

Cyprus’ annual inflation edged up to 0.5 per cent in January 2026, reversing the negative rate recorded in the previous two months, as agricultural prices climbed sharply, according to the consumer protection service’s latest price observatory. The observatory presents weighted average prices for 250 basic consumer products sold daily in 400 retail outlets nationwide throughout […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 15:37

Averof asks to meet Christodoulides to discuss Cyprus problem

Former Disy leader Averof Neophytou on Friday requested to meet President Nikos Christodoulides to discuss the Cyprus problem. He said he had asked for the meeting “to bring to his attention my conclusions from contacts regarding the Cyprus issue”. “Given the critical phase which the United Nations’ initiative for our national issue has entered, it […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 15:32

Making science accessible: How Yuri Milner’s Junior Challenge is transforming science communication

A sixteen-year-old in California transforms cancer-fighting antibody drug conjugates into a superhero narrative. A teenager in India explains a breakthrough cancer treatment to an audience of thousands. A student in New Zealand tackles the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics with clarity that eludes many graduate textbooks. These aren’t anomalies. They’re participants in the Breakthrough Junior […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 15:30

TV shows we love: Bridgerton

It’s not often that reviews start from any season other than the first, but Bridgerton warrants an exception. With four Bridgerton siblings’ – Daphne, Anthony, Colin and Francesca – stories done and dusted, the fourth season of one of Netflix’s most anticipated shows of the year shifts its gaze to sibling No. 2: Benedict. Bridgerton […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 15:28

Cyprus minister says WTO is backbone of global economy but needs renewal

Trade ministers meeting in Nicosia under the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union placed preparations for the upcoming WTO Ministerial Conference and the recalibration of EU China trade relations at the top of their agenda, Energy Michael Damianos said on Friday. Opening the Informal Meeting of Trade Ministers in the capital, Damianos […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 15:23

Ukrainian team to boycott opening ceremony due to Russian participation

Ukrainian competitors will boycott the Milano Cortina Paralympics opening ceremony on March 6 in Verona, their committee said on Friday, due to the authorization of some Russian and Belarusian athletes with their national flags. The International Paralympic Committee’s allocation of 10 combined slots to Russian and Belarusian athletes has created a political storm over the […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 15:23

Delivery driver robbed at knifepoint in Nicosia

A delivery driver was assaulted and robbed by three men who threatened him with a knife in Nicosia, police said on Friday. The incident occurred on Thursday night in the Engomi district, as the man was completing a delivery. According to police, after handing over the order, the driver was attacked by three individuals as […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 15:21

Bayern boss Kompany blasts Mourinho over Vinicius racism row response

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany delivered a scathing critique of Jose Mourinho’s handling of racism allegations involving Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr, calling the Benfica coach’s comments a “huge mistake” in leadership. TV footage showed Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni covering his mouth with his shirt – a common move by players or coaches to prevent anyone reading […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 15:09

Fig Tree Bay ranks among Europe’s top 19 beaches for 2026

The municipality of Paralimni–Deryneia has announced that Fig Tree Bay beach in Protaras has been included in TripAdvisor’s list of Europe’s top 19 beaches for 2026, as part of the annual Travellers’ Choice Awards. As the only beach from Cyprus to make the list, Fig Tree Bay further strengthens the international profile of both Protaras […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 15:07

Ukrainians mourn missing homes, loved ones after four years of war

Sixty-five-year-old Halyna Popriadukhina has fled her home three times as Russian troops have marched deeper into eastern Ukraine during four years of war. Tired of running, she hopes Ukraine can somehow hold them back. “I’m afraid there’s nowhere else to escape,” she said, the exhaustion apparent in her voice as she relates how one of […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 14:59

Meta shuts down Elam social media pages amid free expression dispute

Meta Platforms shut down the official Facebook and Instagram pages of Elam following user complaints of hate speech, triggering a political and legal reaction from the party. The action, which became public on Friday, was confirmed by reports in Alithia, with Elam saying it had received no prior warning before its social media presence was […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 14:51

Missing TNT probe highlights shortcomings says defence ministry

An investigation into the explosives that disappeared from an army firing range last month has highlighted specific omissions and responsibilities, which the defence ministry said on Friday it would be addressing according to the National Guard’s internal regulations. The findings of the investigation were delivered to the defence ministry on Friday. The defence ministry said […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 14:41

Decarbonisation targets risk ignoring technical reality, warns shipowner

Shipping must focus on energy efficiency rather than an “obsession” with alternative fuels that lack the necessary infrastructure, George Pateras said, arguing that decarbonisation efforts risk drifting away from technical and economic reality. Speaking at the 9th Capital Link Cyprus Shipping Forum, the Contships executive and former president of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping said […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 14:39

Two referred to trial in Pyla torture case as organised crime probe deepens

Two men aged 48 and 27 were referred on Friday to stand trial before the Larnaca criminal court in connection with a torture case linked to organised crime. The court ordered that the case proceed to trial, setting the first hearing for April 27. The offences are alleged to have been committed during last summer […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 14:06

Teachers and career choices in STEM

The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) and the Council of European Professional Informatics Societies (CEPIS), in cooperation with ten (10) public and private universities in Cyprus, and under the auspices of the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth, are organizing a conference with the subject Strengthening Career Guidance especially those of girls in the fields […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 14:00

Police search royal mansion as investigation into Andrew continues

British police were searching the former mansion of King Charles’ younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Friday after a photograph of the royal emerging from a police station was splashed on newspapers around the world. Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday, his 66th birthday, on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations he sent confidential government […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 14:00

Strovolos municipality adds specialised van to boost emergency response

Strovolos municipality officially took delivery on Friday of a new vehicle designed to strengthen its emergency response service, marking an upgrade to the municipality’s frontline operational capacity. The vehicle was received at the municipal hall and supplied by A.G. Autoguru Ltd, following a specification process tailored to the daily demands of the service. Municipal officials […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 13:53

Alien files incoming: Trump orders release of UFO records

In a social media post, Trump said he would order Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and other agencies to release the information, calling the matter “extremely interesting and important.” Earlier in the day, Trump, without providing evidence, accused former President Barack Obama of improperly disclosing classified information when discussing aliens publicly, saying Obama “made a big […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 13:48

Erdogan claims Turkey ‘stopped the bloodshed’ in Cyprus

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan placed Cyprus at the centre of a sweeping historical narrative, telling families of fallen soldiers and veterans that Turkish forces “stopped the bloodshed” on the island. Speaking at an iftar dinner, a meal taken following a daily fast during Ramadan, in Ankara on Friday, Erdogan opened his bombastic address ranging […]

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Kıbrıs 20.02.2026 13:37

Larnaca marina decision edges closer

IDecisions on the stalled port and marina redevelopment in Larnaca are expected soon, transport minister Alexis Vafeades said on Friday. Speaking on Sigma TV, the minister said the core issue surrounding the port and marina redevelopment was risk management, after three contracts have been terminated over the past 20 years. He said past failures were […]

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