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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 16:49

Italian tenor Bocelli to sing at Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will be among the stars at the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, organisers said on Sunday. The performance by Bocelli, who had also taken part in the closing ceremony of the Turin Olympics in 2006, will “be one of the most iconic passages of the event”, the […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 16:43

US military takeover of Greenland ‘would be the end of NATO’

The European Union can help provide security for Greenland, should Denmark request it, the European Commissioner for Defence and Space said on Monday, warning that a U.S. military takeover of Greenland would be the end of NATO. Trump has said the United States must own Greenland, an autonomous part of the Kingdom of Denmark, to […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 16:33

AG’s office to investigate alleged physical abuse by MP

The attorney-general’s office on Monday told a court that it intends to investigate the alleged physical abuse committed by a Disy MP even though the alleged victim – the MP’s wife – has since withdrawn her complaint. Deputy attorney-general Savvas Angelides was speaking at the hearing before the Supreme Court, which is being petitioned to […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 16:00

Heavy snow closes main routes to Troodos

Three main routes to Troodos were closed on Monday afternoon to unequipped private vehicles following heavy snowfall, police said. The Karvounas-Troodos, Platres-Troodos and Prodomos-Troodos roads remain open only to vehicles fitted with snow chains or four-wheel drive. Dense fog has reduced visibility across the Troodos area. Police urge drivers to exercise particular caution, maintain safe […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 15:42

Shots fired at Limassol hair salon

A hair salon owned by a Ukrainian woman has been cordoned off after shots were fired at the premises located in the tourist area of Yermasogia, Limassol on Monday morning. According to the Limassol police, the shots were fired from a pistol. Investigations into the case are ongoing.

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 15:35

Motorists in north given 18 months to replace Takata airbags

Motorists in the north have been given until the end of June next year to replace potentially faulty airbags manufactured by Japanese company Takata, the north’s ‘transport minister’ Erhan Arikli said on Monday. He told a press conference that Takata airbags “cause accidents not only in the TRNC but all over the world, causing injuries […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 15:33

Limassol man arrested after 2kg of cannabis seized

A Limassol man was remanded in custody by Limassol district court on Monday after fleeing arrest the previous night. Police said they tried to apprehend the 23-year-old when they spotted his vehicle parked suspiciously on a Limassol street. When the driver saw the police, he attempted to flee but was stopped a short distance away. […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 15:30

‘It’s a brain exercise’: Inside a small Larnaca museum

“This is not a museum. It’s a brain exercise,” says Dr Marios Kyriazis, Physician, Gerontologist and owner of the Kyriazis Medical Museum. From the moment visitors step inside the small museum in Larnaca, it becomes clear that the experience goes far beyond cabinets of old instruments. It is a place where medicine, memory, art and […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 15:20

School resumes in tents under shadow of Gaza’s ‘yellow line’

She spends her lessons in the wintry cold on the floor of a crowded tent, her teacher interrupted by regular gunfire and explosions from Israeli-controlled territory less than 1,000 metres away. But Toulin Al-Hindi, 7, is grateful to be in school at last after more than two years of war. She is one of some […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 15:02

Witness admits to giving completed thesis to close associate of north ‘PM’ in fake diploma case

A witness in the case against Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel’s close personal associate Fatma Unal on Monday told a court that he had handed her a completed thesis and submitted it on her behalf, as she faces accusations of having obtained her degree under false pretences. Fahri Mert Dulger, who had been registered […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 15:00

Cyprus government employment up slightly in December

Total government employment in Cyprus registered a marginal increase in December 2025, reaching 55,301 persons, according to a report from the statistical service (Cystat). The data showed mixed developments across services and employee categories compared with December 2024. Cystat said the total number of government employees rose by 53 persons, representing a 0.1 per cent […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 14:58

Footage of Tehran deaths appears as protests escalate

Video footage shared with the Cyprus Mail by a third party appears to show the aftermath of a crackdown on protesters in Tehran, as demonstrations by the Iranian diaspora continued in Cyprus over the weekend. The Cyprus Mail could not independently verify the authenticity, date or location of the footage. It has been shared with […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 14:31

Trump ramps up attack on Fed’s Powell with criminal indictment threat

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has ramped up its pressure campaign on the Federal Reserve, threatening to indict Chair Jerome Powell over comments to Congress about a building renovation project, an action Powell called a “pretext” to gain more influence over interest rates Trump wants cut dramatically. The latest development in a long-running effort by […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 14:30

Greece and Cyprus strengthen cooperation on maritime security, Kikilias says

Cyprus and Greece are moving to deepen their operational cooperation on maritime security, with a focus on practical measures ranging from border surveillance to search and rescue, as regional challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean persist. The issue was discussed on Monday during a meeting between Greece’s Minister of Shipping and Insular Policy, Vasilis Kikilias, and […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 14:27

The rise of sustainable commercial real estate in Europe: opportunities for businesses in Cyprus

Across Europe, the commercial construction sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Sustainability is no longer a niche ambition but a central pillar of modern real estate development. From logistics hubs to office spaces and industrial facilities, businesses are increasingly looking for buildings that align with environmental goals, lower energy costs, and meet stricter regulations. For […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 14:27

Russian businessman reported missing in Cyprus

Russian businessman and former CEO of fertiliser giant Uralkali, Vladislav Baumgartner has been reported missing since January 7 after disappearing from his home in Pissouri, police said on Monday. Police are focusing efforts near the village, where Baumgartner’s mobile phone last transmitted a signal. Search operations have been complicated by severe weather, with storms battering […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 14:25

Former UK Chancellor Zahawi defects to Reform from Conservatives

Former British Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defected to Nigel Farage’s right-wing Reform UK party from the Conservative Party on Monday, saying the country was broken and needed Farage as prime minister to fix it. Zahawi, who had a short spell in charge of the nation’s finances under former prime minister Boris Johnson in 2022, becomes the […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 14:22

Le Pen’s political fate hangs in the balance as French appeal begins

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen begins a crucial appeal in Paris this week that will determine whether she can run in the 2027 presidential election, after being barred from public office over a conviction for misusing EU funds. Le Pen, the long-time leader of the far-right National Rally (RN), was seen as a likely […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 13:50

Record tourism year as focus shifts to quality and Paphos projects, Koumis says

Cyprus’ tourism strategy for the new year, the challenges facing the sector and Paphos’ decisive contribution to overall performance were discussed on Monday during a meeting between Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis and local bodies in the Paphos district. Addressing stakeholders, Koumis described 2025 as the best tourism year in Cyprus’ history, stressing that the […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 13:35

Foundation stone laid for first affordable housing project

The foundation stone for the government’s first affordable housing complex was laid on Monday in Ayios Nicholaos, Limassol, with President Nikos Christodoulides saying he was “particularly pleased” that government policy was delivering results. “I am particularly pleased that the government’s responsible economic policy is bringing tangible results and the very specific tangible result is the […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 13:31

Cyprus’ banking chiefs to discuss finance’s next phase at industry forum

Five chief executives from Cyprus’ banking sector will take part in the 13th Banking, Payments and Fintech Forum and Expo, emphasising the event’s growing institutional weight at a time when the industry is navigating rapid technological and regulatory change. The forum, presented by Logicom, has become a key point of reference for the island’s banking […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 13:30

The most unfairly hated TV characters

We love television for many reasons, but the biggest one is escapism and comfort. TV is a controlled environment, whereas real life is chaos. Anything can happen at any moment, often for no reason at all. In television, everything happens because of something. And the greatest luxury of all? TV tells you exactly who to […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 13:27

Consumers group says e-kalathi app falling short after six months

Six months after its launch, the e-kalathi app has delivered disappointing results, the consumers association said on Monday. Designed as a practical tool to help consumers find cheaper supermarkets and lower prices while spurring competition to drive costs down, the app has so far fallen short of those aims. Referring to its e-kalathi observatory, the […]

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Kıbrıs 12.01.2026 12:59

Police investigating video as ‘hybrid’ attack on Cyprus

The police are investigating the video which alleges campaign finance lawbreaking on the part of President Nikos Christodoulides and a number of his close associates as a “hybrid” attack on Cyprus, the legal service said on Monday. It said that attorney-general George Savvides and his assistant Savvas Angelides had held a meeting with police chief […]

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