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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 06:00

CSM Energy takes delivery of new platform supply vessel

CSM Energy announced the successful delivery and takeover of the management of a newbuild Platform Supply Vessel (PSV), marking a significant milestone in the company’s fleet expansion programme. The vessel is the first large PSV from the SPEC SPP40 series, constructed at a shipyard in China and delivered following the successful completion of sea trials […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 04:24

Carnival looks fun. But look closer

Every year, the Limassol Carnival fills the streets with colour, music and thousands of people celebrating together. What we don’t see as clearly is what is left behind. Large public events like parades and street parties during carnival generate more than 45 tons of waste in just a few hours, from spray cans, glass bottles, […]

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Kıbrıs 18.02.2026 04:00

Our View: No exaggeration to say Christodoulides’ hopes for defence are wildly high

Over the coming years, Cyprus’ defence industry will reach double digits in relation to the country’s GDP, President Nikos Chrisotodoulides said on Monday as he welcomed the members of the Cyprus Defence Industry Council to the presidential palace. This body was set up a year ago by the president and he called the meeting to […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 22:35

Allegations of corruption engulf north’s ‘prime minister’

Serious allegations of corruption and money laundering involving the north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel and his son surfaced on Tuesday, placing renewed pressure on an administration already facing multiple criminal investigations. According to testimony cited by Turkish Cypriot media sources, a key witness with links to the late businessman Halil Falyalli alleged that large sums […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 22:12

Russia’s Petrosian stuns in Olympic figure skating debut

Russian teenager Adeliia Petrosian heads into her Olympic debut on Tuesday as an untested but technically loaded Olympic wild card, with former skaters saying her quad jumps and triple Axel firepower could put her on the podium if she delivers. She is largely untested on the global stage due to the International Skating Union’s ban […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 22:00

Cyprus lodges complaint to UN over Turkish air and naval violations

Cyprus has formally complained to the United Nations over what it describes as an “extensive series of airspace and maritime violations” by Turkey, submitting a detailed letter to the UN secretary-general on Tuesday covering incidents recorded in the final four months of 2025. In the letter addressed to Antonio Guterres, the Republic seeks to draw […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 21:24

Erdogan lambasts Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Israel’s recognition of the breakaway Republic of Somaliland would not benefit Somaliland or the region. In December, Erdogan had said Israel’s decision to formally recognise Somaliland, a northern region that declared itself independent in 1991, was illegal and unacceptable, and he accused Israel of trying to destabilise […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 21:12

UN backs Holguin, says leaders must deliver progress

UN secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, has “full confidence” in his personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin, and shares her assessment that more progress is needed from the island’s leaders, his spokesman affirmed on Tuesday. Speaking in New York, Stephane Dujarric stressing that recent views expressed by Holguin in an opinion piece circulated to local media “reflects the […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 20:48

Three dead, four injured in French Alps avalanches

Two separate avalanches in the French Alps killed three people and left four wounded, local authorities and French media said on Tuesday. Around midday, a large slide, about 300 metres wide, swept across a road and a footpath in the town of Valloire, southeast France, the prefecture of Savoie said in a statement. Rescue teams, […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 20:46

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz for military drill

Parts of the Strait of Hormuz will close for a few hours on Tuesday due to ‘security precautions’ for shipping safety, semi-official Fars news agency reported, as the Revolutionary Guards conduct military drills in the waterway. The strait is the world’s most vital oil export route, which connects the biggest Gulf oil producers, such as Saudi Arabia, […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 20:35

Suspended Lefkoniko mayor responds to domestic violence allegations

Suspended Lefkoniko mayor, Pieris Gypsiotis, broke his silence on Tuesday after being placed on mandatory leave pending criminal investigations, alleging that his ousting was driven by political machinations. In a public statement issued on social media, Gypsiotis sought to reassure residents of Lefkoniko that municipal governance would continue unhindered and that he would remain “engaged […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 20:09

Great interest shown in creating energy storage systems

Businesses and individuals alike have shown a great deal of interest in solar parks and electrical storage systems, according to data heard in parliament on Tuesday. The data was provided as background for an ongoing discussion of a bill tabled by opposition party Akel aiming to curb the granting of permits for commercial solar parks […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 19:57

Businessman freed as court probes second suspect in Limassol arson case

A 49-year-old businessman arrested over the arson of a luxury car showroom in Limassol was released on Tuesday after a court ruled that the evidence did not justify continued detention, while a 28-year-old suspect remained in custody. Investigators told the court that analysis of surveillance footage pointed to “the possible involvement of a second individual”, […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 19:52

Local orchestra to play Cyprus sounds

Up next in the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra’s calendar is the Premiere 4 concert series, which will bring together musicians and audiences in Nicosia and Larnaca. The featured soloist this time is the orchestra’s former principal cellist, Peter Gospodinov, and now solo cellist at the Kuopio Symphony Orchestra in Finland. Under the direction of the reputable […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 19:43

Fidias claims entering politics cost him ‘billions’

Independent MEP Fidias Panayiotou remarked he would “probably be a billionaire” had he not entered politics, presenting himself as a reluctant public figure whose online success was derailed by holding office. Speaking in podcasts broadcast on Tuesday, Panayiotou said traditional media either “fight me or accuse me unjustly”, arguing that his preference for YouTube reflects […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 19:16

Worker falls to death at construction site in Lakatamia

A 43-year-old foreign national died on Tuesday after falling while working on an apartment building under construction in the Lakatamia area of Nicosia. Colleagues reportedly attempted to take the man to hospital in a private vehicle before meeting an ambulance that had been called to the scene, where upon he was declared dead on site. […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 19:02

Phedonos rejects allegations, swears vengeance on ‘smear campaign’

Suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos responded on Tuesday to ongoing allegations concerning embezzlement and administrative malpractice, lambasting the accusations as part of an “organised smear campaign”. The mayor, who is currently on mandatory leave, stressed that the municipality remains “the only one in Cyprus with audited accounts up to 2024,” whereas other municipalities accounts extend […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 18:51

Legal service weighs next steps after golden passports acquittal

The legal service said on Tuesday it would decide within days how to proceed following the acquittal of former house president Demetris Syllouris and former MP Christakis Giovannis in the high-profile Al Jazeera golden passports case. “Both the majority and the minority verdict will be studied and within the next few days we will make […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 18:24

Change in mindset needed at land registry says audit office

The waiting time for a site or cadastral surveys from the land registry averages out at 17 months, and in some cases it can take 16 years, the auditor-general said in a damning report published on Tuesday. A cadastral survey is a type of land survey that defines, maps, and marks the legal, physical boundaries […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 18:10

Why analysts believe Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is the only DeFi crypto asset capable of a 2026 moonshot

Across the crypto market, attention is slowly shifting away from assets that merely hold value toward those that actively generate it. While established tokens trade sideways, a growing number of analysts are pointing to Mutuum Finance (MUTM) as a rare exception—a project structured to deliver exponential growth.  Unlike platforms that rely on speculation, Mutuum combines […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 18:06

Initiative launched to install desalination plants at hotels

An initiative to assist hotels to install private desalination units, aiming to enhance water security as dam levels continue to decline, was announced by the agriculture ministry on Tuesday. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou outlined the initiative’s goal to expedite project implementation. She highlighted plans to simplify licensing processes and introduced a €3 million grant scheme […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 18:00

Cyprus Presidency secures €90bn loan package for Ukraine

The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Ecofin), which convened under the Cyprus Presidency on Tuesday, has agreed on a €90 billion loan package for Ukraine to cover the country’s financing needs for 2026 and 2027. The agreement, reached in cooperation with the European Parliament and the European Commission, provides for the disbursement of funds from […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 17:32

Greek Cypriot released on bail in north

A Greek Cypriot man detained in the north was released with conditions by the district court in northern Nicosia on Tuesday, the government confirmed, while he is due to appear before a military tribunal on Thursday for a separate offence. The man was arrested last Tuesday near Yerolakkos while collecting wild herbs and asparagus, after […]

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Kıbrıs 17.02.2026 17:17

Vafeades to brief Larnaca authorities on marina study later this week

Transport minister Alexis Vafeades will brief Larnaca’s development committee on Friday regarding the findings of a study into the future of the city’s port and marina, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. Vafeades is expected to present the study’s conclusions, and outline available options for the stalled projects. Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras said the discussion that will […]

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