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Russia warns of escalating Iran tensions amid US military build up
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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EU reaffirms support for great sea interconnector
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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Cyprus housing lender staff vote for potential strike action
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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A minute with: Nicos Nipat, visual artist
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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FemNEST: Empowering women to build financial freedom at every life stage
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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Online shopping in Cyprus jumps 83 per cent as Skroutz orders surge
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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What is work-related stress?
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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Israeli forces and Hamas committed atrocity crimes in Gaza, UN report says
Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 14:12

Israeli forces and Hamas committed atrocity crimes in Gaza, UN report says

Israeli forces, Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups have both committed serious violations of international humanitarian law in Gaza and carried out atrocity crimes, a U.N. report published on Thursday said. Intensified Israeli attacks and the forcible transfer of Palestinians appeared aimed at a permanent demographic shift in Gaza “raising concerns over ethnic cleansing,” the […]

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S. Korea’s ex-president Yoon jailed for life over insurrection
Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 14:10

S. Korea’s ex-president Yoon jailed for life over insurrection

A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison on Thursday, after finding him guilty of masterminding an insurrection linked to his December 2024 attempt to impose martial law. Prosecutors had sought the death penalty in the case, closely watched in a deeply divided country. It is the most consequential […]

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100kg of drugs seized in major police operation
Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 14:04

100kg of drugs seized in major police operation

100 kilograms of drugs including cannabis and cocaine was seized on Thursday during a major operation by members of the drug squad Ykan. The operation is underway in Nicosia and remains ongoing, according to police. Two individuals have already been arrested in connection with the case. Authorities have not ruled out further arrests as investigations […]

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Paphos tourism body courts German market at Munich travel fair
Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 13:44

Paphos tourism body courts German market at Munich travel fair

The Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) is taking part in the international tourism exhibition f.re.e 2026, held in Munich from February 18-22, as part of efforts to strengthen and upgrade visitor flows from Germany. According to the board, the participation coincides with the launch of three direct weekly flights between Munich and Paphos by Lufthansa, […]

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Court rejects stepfather’s appeal for raping underage stepdaughter
Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 13:12

Court rejects stepfather’s appeal for raping underage stepdaughter

The court of appeal has upheld the 14-year jail sentence of a stepfather convicted of multiple sexual offences against his underage stepdaughter, which had been imposed by the Paphos criminal court. In its judgement on February 12, but made public on Thursday, the court rejected the appeal on 18 counts of sexual offences, citing no […]

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EU regions must be ‘strategic partners’ in budget talks, says Cyprus
Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 13:02

EU regions must be ‘strategic partners’ in budget talks, says Cyprus

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou on Thursday said that regions must be treated as strategic partners with a voice in the new Multiannual Financial Framework, following a meeting in Nicosia with Filip Reinhag, President of the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions, ahead of the organisation’s gathering in the capital. “The future of Europe lies not only […]

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Legal service told to explain itself over Syllouris, Giovanis acquittal
Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 12:49

Legal service told to explain itself over Syllouris, Giovanis acquittal

The state legal service must explain itself in light of the acquittal of former House president Demetris Syllouris and former Akel MP Christakis Giovanis in the case regarding the alleged illegal naturalisations of people as citizens of the Republic of Cyprus, commonly known as the ‘golden passports scandal’, high-profile lawyer Elias Stephanou said on Thursday. […]

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Cyprus investment assets hit €11.4bn as sector grows
Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 12:34

Cyprus investment assets hit €11.4bn as sector grows

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Thursday announced that assets under management in the collective investments sector reached €11.4 billion in the third quarter of 2025, marking a quarterly increase of 7.5 per cent. According to the quarterly statistics bulletin for the third quarter of 2025, CySEC supervised 312 management companies and undertakings […]

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EU prioritises cat and dog welfare as Cyprus faces 2028 deadline
Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 12:34

EU prioritises cat and dog welfare as Cyprus faces 2028 deadline

A change to how cats and dogs are protected across Europe is on the horizon, and Cyprus has just a few years to get ready. Recent discussions at the House environment committee have brought animal welfare firmly into the spotlight, with committee chair and MP Charalambos Theopemptou warned that a new EU-wide law will transform […]

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Eurobank highlights shift in global ship finance
Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 12:26

Eurobank highlights shift in global ship finance

Eurobank underscored that shipping finance is entering a decisive transition phase during its participation in the 9th Annual Capital Link Cyprus Shipping Forum in Limassol, which took place earlier this week. The 9th Annual Capital Link Cyprus Shipping Forum, held with the support of Eurobank, brought to the fore new trends, challenges and opportunities shaping […]

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Cyprus construction material prices rise from last year
Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 12:23

Cyprus construction material prices rise from last year

The Price Index of Construction Materials in Cyprus rose to 118.89 units in January 2026, with 2021 acting as the base year set at 100 units, according to figures by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). This figure represents a slight increase of 0.12 per cent when compared to the previous month of December 2025. Compared […]

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Cyprus joins European money quiz for second year
Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 12:19

Cyprus joins European money quiz for second year

The Association of Cyprus Banks has announced that it will participate for a second consecutive year in the European Money Quiz, once again placing Cyprus within the major pan-European financial literacy initiative. Through its participation in the European Money Quiz, the Cyprus Banks Association (CBA) is reaffirming its commitment to strengthening financial education among young […]

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested
Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 12:18

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested

BBC TV reported on Thursday that police had arrested King Charles’ younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his links to Jeffrey Epstein. Earlier newspapers reported that six unmarked police cars and around eight plain clothed officers had arrived at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate in eastern England earlier […]

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Cyprus stock exchange suspends treasury bills trading
Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 12:09

Cyprus stock exchange suspends treasury bills trading

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) announced on Thursday the suspension of trading in the 13-week Treasury Bills 11th Issue, Series 2025, ahead of their upcoming deletion. The decision concerns the 13-week Treasury Bills 11th Issue, Series 2025 (November 28, 2025 – February 27, 2026), bearing the code TB13K25, with trading suspended from February 24, 2026 […]

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Tepak opens bids for management of new Berengaria dormitories
Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 12:00

Tepak opens bids for management of new Berengaria dormitories

The Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) expects to welcome its first students to the new dormitories in the Berengaria area of Kato Polemidia in September, after the first phase of the project is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2026. To enable the leasing of the initial 154 beds, the university has launched a tender […]

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British bases meeting with justice minister focuses on organised crime
Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 11:49

British bases meeting with justice minister focuses on organised crime

The British bases police officers met with Cypriot Justice Minister Costas Fytiris this week to address tackling organised crime, crossing points and further strengthening cooperation. The Dhekelia meeting included representatives from the bases’ police and administration, focusing on issues like crossing point coordination and inter-authority liaison. “The minister’s presence shows our determination to keep citizens […]

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Audit office reports 11-hour waits at A&E unit, new CT scanner not operating
Kıbrıs 19.02.2026 11:44

Audit office reports 11-hour waits at A&E unit, new CT scanner not operating

The Audit Office on Thursday reported “prolonged” waiting times of up to 11 hours for patients at accident and emergency units, following an undercover inspection of the Nicosia and Limassol general hospitals. It reported that the situation at the Nicosia general hospital was much slower than in Limassol, with average wait times reaching five hours […]

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