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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 11:23

Govt ‘taking action’ over asparagus picker arrested in north

The government is “taking action” to free the Greek Cypriot man who was arrested after driving into the north while collecting wild asparagus, according to reports on Thursday. The Cyprus News Agency reported that the government is aiming to secure his release “as soon as possible”. The man had appeared in court in northern Nicosia […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 11:11

Mitsotakis to brief Christodoulides on Erdogan meeting

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is to brief President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday regarding the content of his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to reports. The Cyprus News Agency reported that Mitsotakis and Christodoulides will convene on the sidelines of the day’s informal European leaders’ retreat at the Alden Biesen castle in […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 11:04

Arson likely cause of Larnaca fire

A yard fire in Larnaca on Wednesday afternoon is believed to have been started deliberately, the fire brigade has said. Two engines responded to the 5.12pm call and brought the blaze under control shortly after. The fire began in power tool batteries stored outside, damaging nearby kitchen equipment and part of the fence. An investigation […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 10:59

No prosecution over police sex video as officers remain suspended

Two police officers filmed having sex in a service vehicle in the industrial area of Aradippou will not face criminal prosecution, police confirmed on Thursday. Police said both the criminal and disciplinary investigations have been completed, with the legal service deciding no criminal charges would be filed. “A disciplinary case has been filed against them […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 10:41

Erhurman meets Averof in New York

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Thursday met former Disy leader Averof Neophytou in New York. According to Erhurman’s office, the pair discussed “current issues and developments”, with the meeting having taken place after Erhurman’s first meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday. Neophytou’s most recent intervention on the matter of the Cyprus […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 10:30

Milner equals Barry’s Premier League appearance record

Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder James Milner equalled the Premier League appearance record on Wednesday as he came off the bench at Aston Villa for his 653rd top-flight game. The 40-year-old, who has won two Premier League titles with Manchester City and one with Liverpool, moved level with Gareth Barry. “It is a special night for […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 10:26

Forest sack manager Dyche after four months in charge

Nottingham Forest have sacked Sean Dyche after only 114 days in charge, with a goalless Premier League draw against bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday proving to be his finalmatch as head coach. The 54-year-old joined Forest in October on a contract until the summer of 2027 but becomes the third manager to lose his […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 10:23

City and Villa close gap on Arsenal, Liverpool edge Sunderland

Manchester City halved Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League to three points with a 3-0 win overvisitors Fulham, while Aston Villa stayed in the frame with a late 1-0 victory at home to Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday. Sunderland’s season-long unbeaten home record was ended as Liverpool won 1-0 to boost […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 09:58

Motorway closed near Limassol due to crash

The motorway linking Limassol and Nicosia was temporarily closed on Thursday morning near the village of Ayios Tychonos, which is located immediately east of Limassol, due to a road traffic collision which occurred at 9am. According to the police, the incident left two vehicles “immobilised” on the motorway, with efforts now underway to remove them […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 09:55

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of an attempted murder which was allegedly committed on Nicosia on Tuesday, the police said on Thursday. He is expected to appear in court later on Thursday, while a second suspect, a 25-year-old man, is wanted by police. The police’s investigation into the matter is ongoing.

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 09:52

Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash

A 26-year-old motorcyclist remains in a critical condition at the Nicosia general hospital after being involved in a road traffic collision on Wednesday afternoon. According to the police, the collision occurred at around 2.20pm on Nicosia’s Aglandjia Avenue, with the motorcycle having hit the road’s central reservation before overturning. The man suffered “multiple injuries” and […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 09:43

Fire engine damaged in fire

A fire engine and two other vehicles belonging to the game service were damaged by a fire which broke out in the car park of the Troodos mountain village of Evrychou’s village council building, the police said on Thursday. The fire broke out at 1.25am, and was later extinguished by firefighters. Police officers cordoned the […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 08:58

‘This time it must be different’ – Erhurman evaluates Guterres meeting

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman stressed that the next round of negotiations to solve the Cyprus problem must not follow the patterns of previous attempts while evaluating his first meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, saying that “this time it must be different”. “I shared with the secretary-general face to face my view that, […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 08:53

Bringing a drone to Cyprus: What travellers need to know

Drones have become a common sight across Europe — capturing sunsets, coastlines and city skylines from angles once reserved for helicopters. But while consumer drone technology is increasingly accessible, regulations surrounding their use remain complex. Cyprus Mail recently explored the broader landscape of “Drones and counter-drone technologies”, focusing on security and regulatory developments. For holidaymakers […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 08:29

Today’s weather: Mainly cloudy, isolated storms possible

Thursday’s weather will be mostly cloudy across most of the island, with localised rain and isolated storms possible at times. Temperatures will rise to a high of 20 degrees inland and on the coast and eight degrees Celsius in the mountains. Overnight, the skies will remain mostly cloudy, with more rain and storms once again […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 08:20

Cyprus bank rates move closer to eurozone averages

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has reported an increased degree of convergence between the average interest rates of Cyprus credit institutions and those of the eurozone for both deposits and loans. The CBC stated that there is an increased degree of convergence between the average interest rates of credit institutions in Cyprus and the […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 08:10

Cyprus earnings climb amid euro area slowdown

The European Central Bank (ECB) has published its latest wage tracker data showing that negotiated wage growth in the euro area is set to moderate in 2026, signalling easing pay pressures across the bloc. The headline ECB wage tracker, which covers active collective bargaining agreements and smooths one-off payments over time, indicates negotiated wage growth […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 07:59

Ukrainian capital Kyiv under ‘massive’ attack from Russian missiles, officials say

The Ukrainian capital Kyiv came under a “massive” attack from Russian missiles early on Thursday, with various buildings hit in the assault, officials said. “A mass attack on the capital is still underway,” Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram. Klitschko said there had been hits on both residential and non-residential buildings on both sides of […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 07:57

Canadian police identify 18-year-old woman as suspect in mass school shooting

The suspect in a deadly school shooting in western Canada was an 18-year-old woman with mental health issues who killed her mother and stepbrother before attacking her former school, police said on Wednesday, but investigators did not offer a motive for one of the worst mass slaughters in Canadian history. The killer, whom police identified […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 07:50

Limassol Greens strengthens role as urban golf resort

Limassol Greens is entering a new phase of expansion in 2026, following a milestone year that saw the delivery of homes and the full launch of its golf course, confirming its transition into a fully operational golf and premium lifestyle destination in Limassol. The project described 2026 as a decisive new chapter, marking its evolution […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 07:40

Chief scientist advances Cyprus role at EU-India forum

Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides participated in the EU-India Forum in New Delhi on February 6-7, in efforts to strengthen Cyprus’ positioning within the evolving EU-India Innovation and Technology Partnership. Skourides was accompanied by Heraklitos Iosifides, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Cyprus High Commission in India, and Nicolas Kyriakides, President of the Cyprus Forum, during […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: housing, tourism, gender gap, forex sector, CBC

The forex market requires strong emphasis on investor protection, proper information and cultivation of financial literacy, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Wednesday. At the same time, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) Chairman Georgios Theocharides said at the same event that around 600 inspections were carried out on Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs) during 2025 and […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 07:00

Tech and science roles see drop in job vacancies, manufacturing sees rise

Manufacturing labourers recorded the largest increase in job vacancy rates in the EU between 2019 and 2023, according to Eurostat, signalling growing recruitment difficulties in that occupation. The figures, which compare developments before the Covid-19 pandemic in 2019 with figures for 2023, indicate that the job vacancy rate for manufacturing labourers rose by 4.2 percentage […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 06:40

What’s on this weekend

This weekend brings the start of the carnival extravaganza, lots of Valentine’s Day events and even rural festivals celebrating the season. Fiestas, live music gigs, drive-in cinemas, and much more is on the agenda Let the carnival begin The first weekend of the carnival madness begins, bringing lots of party vibes, groovy tunes and crazy […]

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