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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 06:30

Heineken CEO, facing slow sales and unsatisfied investors, steps down

Heineken’s CEO Dolf van den Brink resigned unexpectedly on Monday after six years of leading the Dutch brewer and only a few months after setting its new strategy, as the industry battles to get drinkers buying more beer. Van den Brink took the helm at the world’s No.2 beer maker in the midst of the […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 06:00

Financial stocks fall as Trump’s credit card rate cap plan rattles investors

U.S. financial stocks and UK-listed lenders fell on Monday as President Donald Trump’s call for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates ​threatened a key revenue stream for the industry. The move deepened concerns over the sector as investors grapple ‌with interest-rate uncertainty and will likely dull the potential benefit from a shift toward […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 04:24

Paphos banana farmers ‘must be protected’ after EU-Mercosur deal

Banana farmers in the Paphos district “must be protected” when the recently agreed trade deal between the European Union and South American trade bloc Mercosur comes into force, Nikolas Theodosiou, deputy mayor of the Paphos district village of Kissonerga said on Tuesday. “It must be ensured that the local producers are protected when the deal […]

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Kıbrıs 14.01.2026 04:20

Our View: Is sour grapes behind Consumers Association attack on e-kalathi?

The Cyprus Consumers’ Association issued an announcement on Monday declaring that the e-kalathi app – created by the government to list the prices of a large range of goods in all supermarkets to help shoppers get the best deals – had failed, to a large extent, to achieve its aims. The main objective of e-kalathi, […]

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Kıbrıs 13.01.2026 23:37

UK drops plans for mandatory digital ID for workers in latest U-turn

LONDON, Jan 13 (Reuters) – Britain is set to drop plans to make it mandatory for workers to hold a digital identity document, The Times newspaper, the BBC and other media reported on Tuesday, potentially marking another policy U-turn for the Labour government. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced in September last year that his government […]

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Kıbrıs 13.01.2026 23:26

US files for warrants to seize dozens more Venezuela-linked oil tankers

LONDON, Jan 13 (Reuters) – The U.S. government has filed for court warrants to seize dozens more tankers linked to the Venezuelan oil trade, four sources familiar with the matter said, as Washington consolidates control of oil shipments in and out of the South American country. The U.S. military and Coast Guard have seized five […]

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Kıbrıs 13.01.2026 23:05

Police seize 993 drug-laced sheets, arrest 68-year-old

A 68-year-old resident of Larnaca district was arrested on Tuesday following a coordinated operation by the anti-corruption and anti-piracy units, according to a police statement. The arrest came after a search of the man’s home, carried out under a court warrant, during which 993 sheets of A4 paper were found. Preliminary indications suggest the sheets […]

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Kıbrıs 13.01.2026 22:26

Cyprus Integrity Forum urges swift completion of video investigation

The Cyprus Integrity Forum (CIF) on Tuesday called for the investigation into a controversial video to be completed and its findings published as soon as possible. In a statement, the CIF said it is “following with particular concern the developments of the last few days following the publication of the controversial audiovisual material”. It stressed […]

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Kıbrıs 13.01.2026 21:17

Fake investment firm allegedly used in sting targeting former minister

Former minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis and Charalambos Charalambous – the president’s former chief of staff – may have been lured by individuals posing as prospective investors, media reports suggested on Tuesday. Both men appear to be secretly filmed in the controversial video that circulated last week, where they seem to be speaking with persons interested in […]

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Kıbrıs 13.01.2026 20:52

Refugee Committee seeks transparency on Turkish Cypriot housing points

The House refugee committee has requested that the Turkish Cypriot property management service director submit the points used for allocating TC housing and business premises, citing transparency concerns, committee chairman Nikos Kettiros said. After Tuesday’s committee meeting on housing allocations and farm subsidy delays, Kettiros said they invited the TC property management service to explain […]

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Kıbrıs 13.01.2026 20:41

EU-backed project supports voluntary migrant returns

The government is implementing an €8.38 million project to assist voluntary returns of third-country nationals, an 18-month EU-backed initiative set to wrap up by the end of 2026. According to a statement by the deputy ministry of immigration on Tuesday, the project is funded under the EU’s Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund as part of […]

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Kıbrıs 13.01.2026 19:45

MP claims ‘systemic fraud’ over electrical storage

An opposition MP on Tuesday claimed “systemic fraud” is in place to throttle electrical storage as well as the development of energy generated through renewables, with consumers saddled with high bills from electricity produced by conventional means. Kyriacos Hadjiyiannis (Disy) made the remarks during a session of the House energy committee to discuss a bill […]

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Kıbrıs 13.01.2026 19:24

What If exhibition opens in Larnaca

Larnaca cultural centre Obiimy is getting ready to host the opening of the solo exhibition What If, by artist Ilan Vigo. The organisers first became acquainted with Vigo’s work during her participation at the 2025 Larnaca Biennale, noticing her installation for its distinctive form and strong visual presence. On Friday at 6.30pm, the art is […]

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Kıbrıs 13.01.2026 19:02

Paphos residents complain of high water bills

Paphos residents have lodged complaints over increased water bills, prompting the intervention of Paphos district governor Charalambos Pittokopitis on Tuesday. Pittokopitis urged consumers who believe their bills are excessively high to contact the district government’s central offices or local citizen service centres to seek clarifications and submit objections. He said such complaints are examined immediately […]

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Kıbrıs 13.01.2026 18:30

Two brothers to appear in court over Limassol attempted murder

Two suspects handed over by the British Bases and are expected to appear before the Limassol district court on Wednesday in connection with the attempted murder of a 36-year-old man in December. The suspects are two brothers, aged 30 and 23, who were located by British Bases Police in the Ormidia sea area on January […]

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Kıbrıs 13.01.2026 18:19

No cap on donations to much maligned social support body

There is no cap on donations to the independent social support body, nor are there any restrictions as to who can contribute, the Cyprus Mail learned on Tuesday, as the body again got caught in a storm following last week’s release of a video purportedly linking it to contributions to the presidential palace. The body, […]

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Kıbrıs 13.01.2026 18:10

Analysts identify the next Crypto to explode like Cardano (ADA) did in 2021

Cardano’s 2021 rally was one of the most remarkable in crypto history, surging from roughly $0.035 to over $3.00 and delivering a 30x return for early holders. That level of growth has become a benchmark for investors seeking high-upside opportunities, and now attention is turning to Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a decentralized finance protocol currently in […]

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Kıbrıs 13.01.2026 18:00

13 Best Bitcoin Cloud Mining methods for 2025 — Easy, secure ways to start your Crypto investment journey

The allure of Bitcoin mining lies in its potential for high returns. However, with increasing mining difficulty and market volatility, selecting an efficient and transparent cloud mining platform is crucial. Mining profitability is typically determined by factors such as mining difficulty, Bitcoin price, and mining efficiency. Thus, choosing a platform with verifiable infrastructure and reliable […]

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Kıbrıs 13.01.2026 17:52

Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says ‘help is on its way’

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Tuesday to keep protesting and said help was on the way, without giving details, as Iran’s clerical establishment pressed its crackdown against the biggest demonstrations in years. “Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING – TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!!… HELP IS ON ITS WAY,” Trump said in a post on Truth […]

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Kıbrıs 13.01.2026 17:52

US Supreme Court weighs the legality of transgender sports bans

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday over the legality of laws banning transgender athletes from participating on female sports teams amid escalating efforts by dozens of states and Republican President Donald Trump’s administration to restrict the rights of transgender people. The justices are considering appeals by Idaho and West Virginia of decisions by […]

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Kıbrıs 13.01.2026 17:39

Paphos hails successful bowls event

December saw 200 bowlers from 20 countries across the world descend on Paphos, to participate in The Atlantic Senior Fours Bowls competition, a World Bowls approved competition for the over 55’s. This is the second time this competition has taken place in Paphos, the previous one having taken place in 2023. Although there was a […]

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Kıbrıs 13.01.2026 16:53

Gaddafi-funded mosque in Cyprus demolished

A mosque which was built on the northern outskirts of Nicosia with funding from the Libyan government of Muammar Gaddafi is to be demolished. The mosque is located in the suburb of Mandres, next to the motorway which connects Nicosia and Famagusta, and is adjacent to the headquarters of the north’s religious affairs directorate. It […]

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Kıbrıs 13.01.2026 16:46

Britain sets ambitious medal target for Winter Olympics

Britain will target between four to eight medals at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, with team chiefs quietly confident that they can beat the record of five achieved at Sochi and PyeongChang. The team returned with only two medals four years ago in Beijing but, with 21 world championship medals across the various sports in the current […]

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Kıbrıs 13.01.2026 16:39

Hamas to elect first leader since Sinwar killed by Israel

Hamas is expected to elect a new leader this month, two sources in the group told Reuters, filling the role left vacant since Israel killed Yahya Sinwar in 2024 despite concerns that a successor could suffer the same fate. Khalil Al-Hayya and Khaled Meshaal are seen as frontrunners for the helm at a vital moment […]

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