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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 18:22

German court orders X to share data on Hungary’s election content

A German appeals court has ordered social media platform X to give vetted researchers access to publicly available data linked to Hungary’s April 12 election, setting a precedent for enforcing EU digital transparency rules ahead of a contentious vote. The Berlin Court of Appeal’s ruling requires Elon Musk’s X to share information such as the […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 18:10

How Cardano (ADA) holds you back while this new Crypto could skyrocket your portfolio

Cardano recently captured attention with a 9% rally to $0.296, fueled by founder Charles Hoskinson’s hint at possible XRP integration within its DeFi ecosystem. While this interoperability news provides stability and gradual upside, ADA’s measured pace often translates to steady but slow portfolio growth. For investors seeking the best crypto to buy that combines utility […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 18:02

Iranian mourning ceremonies prompt new crackdowns in echo of 1979 revolution

Iranians have returned to the streets this week to mourn those killed by security forces during last month’s anti-government demonstrations, sparking some new crackdowns in an echo of the 1979 Islamic Revolution that brought down the U.S.-backed Shah. The anti-Shah revolutionaries turned Shi’ite Muslim memorial processions 40 days after each death into new protests, which […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 17:54

Agriculture minister sets out new waste tax measures

The landfill tax will be reduced from €35 to €10 per tonne and is set to increase by €5 annually starting in 2028, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Wednesday. “The €5 increase will be until 2039 but the increase will depend on the implementation of the Pay as You Throw scheme. The increase of […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 17:34

Lidl Cyprus support sees Anti-Cancer Society’s ‘Love Dinner’ raise €42,900

Marking the “Arodaphnousa” Palliative Care Centre’s 50 years of service, the anniversary charity Love Dinner “Under the Lights of Love” was held on February 14, 2026 at The Landmark Nicosia Hotel, with absolute success and great participation. The evening was sealed by the impressive participation of the public, through which 42,900 euros was collected, while […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 17:32

Audit Office not scrutinising Paphos municipality yet

The Audit Office is not currently investigating the Paphos municipality but if irregular activity arises then “everything will be in the light”, auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou said on Wednesday. He also said the delays in completing the Vasiliko terminal were “unacceptable” and that his office was carrying out undercover inspections to get a feel of what […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 17:28

UK inflation falls to 3 per cent, hitting lowest level since early 2025

British inflation fell to its lowest since March last year, according to official data that added to expectations of an interest rate cut soon by the Bank of England, even as a measure of underlying price pressures remained strong. Consumer prices rose by 3.0 per cent in annual terms in January, slowing sharply from a […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 17:02

President welcomes New York Cypriot youth football team

President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed young athletes from New York’s Eleftheria Pancyprian football team at the presidential palace on Wednesday, highlighting their visit as a crucial connection between Cyprus and its diaspora. The teenagers, aged 14 to 17 and mainly second and third-generation expatriates, are visiting the island for the first time. They shared their itinerary, […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 16:41

So, what is Trafficmind—and why do websites use it to stay online?

Whenever websites deliver major announcements, ticket drops, or breaking news, they often struggle to handle the sudden surge in traffic. Pages stall, transactions fail, and operations teams race to determine whether the problems are due to the demand, malicious activity, or both. Trafficmind provides an edge-based security and delivery layer designed to reduce those failure […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 16:20

Cyprus investment fund assets edge up in December

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Wednesday released the investment funds statistics for December 2025, showing a marginal rise in total assets despite a slight decline in the number of funds. According to the data, the number of investment funds decreased slightly from 351 in September 2025 to 350 in December 2025. At the […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 16:12

Demetra Holdings buys back another 6,200 of its own shares

Demetra Holdings Plc on Wednesday announced that it completed a buyback of its own shares on February 17, as part of its ongoing capital management strategy. The company informed the investing public that these transactions were carried out in accordance with the relevant regulations of the Cyprus Stock Exchange and the circulars issued by the […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 16:06

Who let the dog out? Husky gatecrashes team sprint at Winter Olympics

The dog wandered onto the stadium course in Tesero during the qualifying event, spotted a couple of athletes on the finishing straight and decided to join the action. The canine sniffed around for a bit before racing across the line ahead of the skiers to wild cheers from a crowd clearly entertained by the unexpected […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 15:54

PEO: worker’s death not an ‘unfortunate event’

PEO trade union expressed on Wednesday its deep sorrow over the death of a construction worker in Nicosia the previous day but blamed weaknesses in workplace oversight. The 43-year-old third-country national died on Tuesday after falling from an under-construction apartment block in Lakatamia. PEO said the incident highlighted ongoing weaknesses in workplace safety, particularly the […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 15:48

Worker in critical condition after falling off roof

A 21-year-old worker is in critical condition after falling 11 metres off the roof of a building where he was installing a photovoltaic system in Paphos on Wednesday. The man sustained a serious head injury and was transferred to Paphos general hospital where he is currently receiving treatment. Investigations into the case have been launched […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 15:44

Ramadan begins in Gaza amid ruins of shattered mosques

As the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan began in Gaza on Wednesday, Palestinians headed to the shattered ruins of mosques or to makeshift prayer spaces made of tarpaulins and wood, mourning their dead and their lost places of worship. In Gaza City, the dome of the now destroyed Al Hassaina mosque rests on top of […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 15:41

Legal service to appeal Syllouris-Giovanis acquittal

The legal service announced on Wednesday it will file an appeal against the acquittal of former House speaker Demetris Syllouris and Akel MP Christakis Giovanis, insisting that judicial discrepancies were identified in the initial ruling. The decision follows a judgement on Tuesday by the Nicosia permanent criminal court, which by a two-to-one majority cleared both […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 15:30

Restaurant review: Welcoming traditional Cyprus food on a cold night

Minutes before we walked into Gourmet Taverna, we had tasted disappointment elsewhere, having visited a different, much-hyped restaurant, only to find out that the only seating they had available was as comfortable and well-situated as a granite park bench in a supermarket parking lot. Back out into the wind and rain we went, in search […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 14:42

Family-owned firms in Cyprus encouraged to share their insights

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced that KPMG International is conducting the Global Family Business Survey 2026, calling on Cypriot family-owned enterprises to take part. The chamber said the survey focuses exclusively on family-owned businesses and aims to capture trends, priorities and challenges both in Cyprus and internationally. According to the […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 14:31

Turkish lawmakers back plan advancing PKK peace process

A Turkish parliamentary commission voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to approve a report envisaging legal reforms alongside the militant Kurdistan Workers Party’s (PKK) disarmament, advancing a peace process meant to end more than 40 years of conflict. The PKK – designated a terrorist organisation by Turkey, the United States and European Union – halted decades of […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 14:04

Ukraine slams Paralympics for allowing in some Russian athletes

Allowing six Russian athletes to participate in next month’s Milano Cortina Paralympics with their flag and anthem is outrageous and a sign of support for Russia’s propaganda, Ukraine’s sports minister said on Wednesday. Russia and Belarus will have a combined 10 para athletes at next month’s Paralympics following Tuesday’s decision by the International Paralympic Committee. […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 14:03

Skills mismatch persists for young workers in Cyprus and wider EU

Cyprus is close to the EU average in how often young people work in jobs related to what they studied, pointing to a persistent skills mismatch across European labour markets, Eurostat data showed. In 2024, around 57 per cent of people aged 15-34 in Cyprus with medium or high education reported a ‘very high or […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 13:56

‘Golden passport’ acquittal ‘just one’ of a long list of legal service failures

The acquittal of former House president Demetris Syllouris and former Akel MP Christakis Giovanis, who were on trial for their alleged involvement in the ‘golden passports’ scandal, was “expected”, the former head of the bar association said on Wednesday, adding that this case was just one of a long list of legal service failures. “I […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 13:37

University of Cyprus presses finance ministry over expansion

The University of Cyprus renewed its appeal to the finance ministry to proceed with the construction of four new faculties, warning that key academic units remain without permanent premises as parliament examined the institution’s €226 million annual budget. During discussion at the House education committee on Wednesday, university representatives said the philosophy, social sciences, humanities […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 13:33

Police arrest 19 illegal immigrants

The police immigration office arrested 19 illegal foreigners of various nationalities on Wednesday morning in Paphos, in the framework of a coordinated operation. According to the police, procedures for their repatriation have already begun.

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