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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 09:34

Christodoulides, Erhurman to meet again on February 24

A new meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman under UN auspices will be held on February 24 at 11am, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis announced on Monday. In a written statement, Letymbiotis said the meeting is part of the “ongoing effort to maintain the channel of communication open and to substantively […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 09:27

Access to environmental information: right and limits

Public access to environmental information constitutes a fundamental element of the European legal order and a core instrument of modern governance. At a time when decisions relating to energy, major infrastructure projects and industrial development have a direct impact on both the environment and economic stability, transparency operates not merely as a right to information, […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 09:22

Cyprus SMEs invited to assess AI use under new EU compliance initiative

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has released a statement drawing attention to an invitation for Cypriot small and medium-sized enterprises to participate in a questionnaire on the use of artificial intelligence. CySEC said the questionnaire was originally issued by the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection and is addressed to supervised […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 09:04

Counterfeit condoms confiscated in customs crackdown

Nearly 25,000 counterfeit condoms were confiscated last month by the customs department in the Famagusta area, it was made known on Monday. The operations were carried out on January 23 and 30. On January 23, following a complaint, a joint operation with the Cyprus medical devices authority (CyMDA) was carried out, during which they searched […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 08:43

Audit Office employee reports workplace bullying

An employee transferred to the Audit Office has reported workplace bullying in a letter dated December 29, 2025, it was made known on Monday. In his letter, containing an out-of-court statement and legal position, Michalis Nikiforou raised serious issues of legality, equal treatment, respect for his fundamental constitutional rights, workplace intimidation and political persecution. According […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 08:42

Cypriot regulator sanctions firms over reporting and compliance failures

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has announced a series of settlements and administrative fines targeting violations of securities and transparency legislation by regulated and listed entities. Firstly, CySEC said a settlement was reached with Zorivo Limited over a possible violation of the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated Markets Law of 2017 concerning […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 08:30

Bad Bunny wins top Grammy prize ever for Spanish-language album

By Danielle Broadway and Steve Gorman Bad Bunny, the Latino rap star whose forthcoming Super Bowl gig has ignited a culture wars controversy, won the top Grammy prize on Sunday, a first for a Spanish-language album, with “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” a celebration of his Puerto Rican roots. The 31-year-old performer-producer edged out fellow megastars […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 08:20

Money growth cools as euro area households and firms tap the brakes

Money growth slowed down in the euro area during December 2025, with households and businesses adding to their savings at a more modest pace during this time, according to a report from the European Central Bank (ECB). The ECB said the broad money supply, known as M3, grew by 2.8 per cent in December, down […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 08:19

Two arrested, 138 reported during police overnight operations

Two people were arrested overnight and 138 reported for traffic violations during police operations to crack down on crime and maintain public order. According to the police, the arrests were made for serious criminal and other offences. The police also checked 21 premises to prevent and suppress criminal activities. Meanwhile, over 420 checks of vehicles […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 08:12

Burglars immobilise elderly woman, steal cash and jewellery

An 86-year-old woman and her domestic assistant, 34, were immobilised late on Sunday night in their Yermasoyia home by burglars, who managed to get away with cash and jewellery of unknown value. According to the police, the burglary happened at around 11.30pm. Police investigations are ongoing.

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 08:02

US and Russia face unconstrained nuclear arms race as new START nears expiry

The United States and Russia could embark on an unrestrained nuclear arms race for the first time since the Cold War, unless they reach an eleventh-hour deal before their last remaining arms control treaty expires in less than a week. The New START treaty is set to end on February 5. Without it, there would […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 08:00

Euro area net saving slips as investment rises in third quarter

Euro area net saving fell to €863 billion in the four quarters to the third quarter of 2025, according to a report from the European Central Bank (ECB). This compared with €877 billion recorded in the four quarters to the previous quarter and represented 6.9 per cent of euro area net disposable income. Over the […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 07:55

Car fire in Yeroskipou causes extensive damage

A car parked in an open space in Yeroskipou, Paphos, went up in flames on Monday. The police said the fire started at around 3.40am and caused extensive damage to the car, belonging to a 46-year-old. The fire was extinguished by the fire brigade. Police investigations are ongoing.

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 07:49

Woman critically injured in Larnaca accident

The police are investigating the cause of an accident on Sunday in Larnaca, in which a 66-year-old woman was critically injured. The accident happened at around noon on Sunday on Yiannos Kranidiotis avenue, when a car driven by a 70-year-old man with his 66-year-old wife as a passenger collided with a car driven by a […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 07:35

Mist on Monday gives way to rain; dust to remain all day

The week starts off with mist and fog, especially inland, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms expected after midday. Dust will also be lingering in the atmosphere until the evening. Temperatures on Monday will reach 20C inland and along the coast, and 9C in the highest mountains. Winds will be a southwest gentle to moderate […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 07:30

Geopolitical tensions and commodity repricing hit smartphone supply chains

Global shipments of smartphone AMOLED panels are forecast to decline to 810 million units in 2026, marking a significant year-on-year contraction after three consecutive years of growth, according to the latest data from Omdia. This projected dip from the 817 million units shipped in 2025 is primarily attributed to a critical shortage of memory supply […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 07:00

Consumers expect higher house prices and mortgage rates, ECB says

A European Central Bank (ECB) survey has shown slightly higher consumer perceptions of past inflation, alongside shifting expectations across income, growth, housing and credit conditions. Specifically, the ECB reported that median perceived inflation over the previous 12 months rose to 3.2 per cent, compared with 3.1 per cent in November. Median expectations for inflation over […]

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Kıbrıs 02.02.2026 04:24

‘Paphos tourism has strong future ahead’

The most serious issue facing Paphos tourism is its seasonality, head of the Paphos Regional Tourism Board (Etap) Nasos Hadjigeorgiou said on Sunday, adding that there is no holistic approach to date by the competent services for its solution. At the same time, he said, the problem of inadequate public transport remains particularly acute, especially […]

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Kıbrıs 01.02.2026 20:39

Man City stunned as Solanke magic earns Tottenham a draw

Manchester City blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday with Dominic Solanke’s double for the hosts after the break handing their north London rivals Arsenal a huge Premier League title boost. Tottenham were comprehensively outplayed in the first half but everything changed after the break and Solanke earned his side […]

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Kıbrıs 01.02.2026 18:33

Right to education must be unhindered says minister

Control over the books used at schools in the occupied Karpas peninsula are controlled by the Turkish Cypriot authorities, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Sunday, adding this if affecting “the unhindered right of children to education”. She was responding to an article on Sunday in Phileleftheros about the conclusions of a report by the […]

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Kıbrıs 01.02.2026 18:20

Man Utd continue winning run under Carrick, Villa slump to defeat

Manchester United’s Benjamin Sesko struck deep into stoppage time in a dramatic 3-2 Premier League victory over Fulham on Sunday, as the home side continued their resurgence under interim boss Michael Carrick. The win propelled United to fourth place in the standings on 41 points and added another statement result to Carrick’s reign, coming after […]

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Kıbrıs 01.02.2026 18:10

Can Mutuum Finance (MUTM) reach $0.50 by the end of 2026? Analysts weigh in

As the cryptocurrency market gears up for another potential bull run, investors are turning their attention toward early-stage projects that combine strong fundamentals with working products. One such project making headlines is Mutuum Finance (MUTM) — a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that has already launched its V1 lending and borrowing platform on the Sepolia testnet […]

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Kıbrıs 01.02.2026 18:05

Hunters on the decline but complaints on the increase

The number of hunters in Cyprus may be declining, but complaints of hunting in restricted areas are still pouring in, a trend which the Game Fund attributes to the rapid shrinking of areas where shooting game is still allowed. According to official figures, there are about 30,000 legal hunters roaming the countryside on hunting days […]

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Kıbrıs 01.02.2026 16:30

The economic consequences of corruption

The phenomenon broadly referred to as corruption has existed for over 2,000 years. And throughout history accusations of corruption have caused governments to fall and prominent politicians, including presidents and prime ministers, to lose their official positions. In modern times publicity on corruption focuses on accusations of corruption by politicians and government officials and the […]

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