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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 19:17

The Joy of Baroque comes alive

An evening of elegance, dialogue and musical colour awaits audiences at the Cyprus Wine Museum this Friday as the Cyprus Baroque Trio presents The Joy of Baroque. Get ready for an intimate chamber concert celebrating the expressive richness of the Baroque era. Taking place in the atmospheric setting of the museum in Erimi village, the […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 19:12

Officials reject beacon plan for speed camera vans over cost

Officials on Thursday poured cold water on an MP’s proposal to install flashing beacons on private mobile camera vans, as the move would entail extra cost for the government. Under Article 80.2 of the constitution, no member of parliament may introduce legislation resulting in an increase in budgetary expenditure. An official with the attorney-general’s office […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 19:06

Bill to block company registrations on national security grounds

Officials said on Thursday they’re working on legislation giving authorities the discretion to bar the registration of companies for reasons of national security where such entities are controlled by non-EU nationals. The thrust of the legislation has to do primarily with concerns over the registration of companies whose ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs) are Turks. In […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 18:49

Erhurman: I will not engage in blame games

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Thursday promised to not “engage in blame games” following the latest statement made in his direction by President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday night. “Mr Christodoulides asked me questions and requested that I answer them publicly. The public already knows everything I have put on the table. Moreover, unless something […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 18:10

Ethereum (ETH) still set for a new all-time high, but It’s not the best crypto to invest In: Here’s the one analysts prefer

Ethereum (ETH) remains a dominant performer in the crypto market, with analysts believing it could reach a new all-time high in 2026 despite the recent price setback. However, when seeking the best crypto to invest in, Ethereum may not offer the asymmetric growth potential most investors desire. That’s where Mutuum Finance (MUTM) stands out. This […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 18:02

ECB chief dismisses reports of early exit ahead of French election

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has told colleagues she remains focussed on her job and she would tell them first if she was about to step down, a message they took to mean she was not about to resign, four sources told Reuters. The Financial Times reported on Wednesday that Lagarde planned to leave […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 17:48

Paphos assesses damage caused by storms

Works to assess the damage caused to the Paphos coastal front will begin soon so that necessary repairs can be carried out, Paphos’ interim mayor Angelos Onisiforou said on Thursday. “No one can stand against nature, but we can and must take the right precautions,” he said. Onisiforou said construction works would be undertaken to […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 17:32

Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest marks new low for disgraced royal

The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor by police investigating whether he committed a crime by leaking government documents to Jeffrey Epstein marks a new low for the royal whose reputation already lies in tatters. Police were questioning King Charles’ younger brother on Thursday, his 66th birthday, over allegations he had committed the offence of misconduct in […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 17:27

New solar farm unveiled atop Nicosia general hospital car park

A new solar farm, built atop the Nicosia general hospital’s western car park, was unveiled on Thursday, with Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides in attendance. The solar farm has a capacity of 1.3 MWp and cost a total of €1.8 million plus value added tax, with the solar panels being placed on top of shading structures […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 17:05

21-year-old remanded for seven days over drug case

A 21-year-old man has been remanded in custody for seven days by the Limassol district court in connection with a drug case. According to police, members of the force carried out a search of the suspect’s apartment during which officers located 263 tablets of the synthetic stimulant captagon, stashed under the 21-year-old’s bed. The suspect […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 17:01

Koutrafas residents oppose PV park installation

Residents of the Nicosia district village of Koutrafas on Thursday voiced opposition to plans for what they described as an “unacceptable and massive” photovoltaic (PV) park in their area. “We are collecting signatures to deliver to President Christodoulides and the speaker of parliament, and we are immediately demanding an independent environmental study, the institutional protection […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 16:45

Italy opposes allowing Russia and Belarus to use flags, anthems at Paralympics

Olympic hosts Italy called on Thursday for a reversal of the decision to let 10 Russian and Belarusian athletes compete with national flags and anthems at next month’s Paralympic Games. Foreign Minister Antonio  Tajani and Sports Minister Andrea  Abodi urged the International Paralympic Committee to reconsider its stance due to Russia’s four-year-old invasion of Ukraine, […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 16:40

Minister travels to New Delhi for high-level talks on AI governance

Cyprus joined international discussions on the governance and development of artificial intelligence this week, as Deputy Research Minister Nicodemos Damianou travelled to India to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, representing President Nikos Christodoulides.  Following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Damianou is attending the summit accompanied by Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides and Cyprus’ High Commissioner […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 16:38

Trump administration expands ICE authority to detain refugees

The Trump administration has given immigration officers broader powers to detain legal refugees awaiting a green card to ensure they are “re-vetted,” an apparent expansion of the president’s wide-ranging crackdown on legal and illegal immigration, according to a government memo. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in a memo dated February 18 and submitted in […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 16:33

Family’s lawyer to testify as witness in Thanasis Nicolaou case

Savvas Matsas, the lawyer of the family of conscript Thanasis Nicolaou, who was killed in 2005, is to withdraw from his role as a prosecutor in the trial of five people regarding an alleged coverup regarding the circumstances surrounding his death, so as to appear as a witness. He announced his decision in Thursday’s hearing […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 16:32

Harris Kyriakides foundation: Scholarship offer in collaboration with the University of Oxford

The Harris Kyriakides Foundation invites expressions of interest for the award of a scholarship at the University of Oxford. The Harris Kyriakides Scholarship was established in collaboration with the University of Oxford in 2023 with the aim of supporting outstanding Law students from Cyprus. The scholarship is awarded to a Greek Cypriot or Turkish Cypriot […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 16:17

Shipping experts see signs of new upturn for Capesize vessels

Tight fleet supply and rising Atlantic cargo volumes are beginning to reshape the outlook for Capesize bulk carriers, traders from Cargill Ocean Transportation and Mercuria Shipping said during a panel at the 9th Capital Link Cyprus Shipping Forum in Limassol. The discussion was attended by Tim Barrett, Capesize global trading manager at Cargill Ocean Transportation, […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 16:12

Russia warns of escalating Iran tensions amid US military build up

Russia warned against an “unprecedented escalation of tension” around Iran on Thursday and urged restraint amid a U.S. military build-up in the region that a senior American official said should be complete by mid-March. U.S. threats to bomb Iran, with the two sides far apart in talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme, have pushed up oil […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 15:58

EU reaffirms support for great sea interconnector

Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen responded to a question from Pasok MEP and S&D vice-president Giannis Maniatis regarding the Greece-Cyprus-Israel electricity interconnection project (GSI), reaffirming the European Commission’s backing, the Athens News Agency reported. “Strong political and technical support” continues to be provided by the European Commission to the Greece-Cyprus-Israel electricity interconnection project, known as the […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 15:48

Cyprus housing lender staff vote for potential strike action

Employees of the Housing Finance Corporation have authorised trade union Etyk to take all measures deemed necessary to satisfy their demands during a general assembly, according to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA). At the general assembly on Wednesday, staff of the Housing Finance Corporation granted their union the authority to escalate action if required, including […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 15:30

A minute with: Nicos Nipat, visual artist

Where do you live?In my bachelor pad in Nicosia. What did you have for breakfast?Yoghurt, wheat bran, honey and herbal tea. Describe your perfect dayA day where everything goes according to plan and includes a cup of coffee at the park with good company, while sketching people passing by. Best book ever read?How to Think […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 15:00

FemNEST: Empowering women to build financial freedom at every life stage

Event Overview FemNEST officially launched on February 13, 2026, with a sold-out Galentine’s Day event in Paphos. Forty women attended in person, with additional attendees joining via live stream on Butter and Instagram from Cyprus, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The event ran from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and was structured across three deliberate […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 14:59

Online shopping in Cyprus jumps 83 per cent as Skroutz orders surge

Online shopping activity in Cyprus rose sharply in 2025, with orders on the marketplace Skroutz increasing by 83 per cent year-on-year to roughly half a million, while the number of local users grew by 72 per cent, according to the company’s annual review. The data, released on Thursday, indicate rising consumer confidence in cross-border e-commerce, […]

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Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 14:30

What is work-related stress?

By Dr Vasilios Silivistris Work-related stress can be defined as: “The adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them at work.” When stress is excessive or prolonged, it can lead to mental and physical illness and negatively affect overall wellbeing. Symptoms of stress in the workplace Work-related stress […]

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