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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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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 06:00

CySEC tightens cross-border oversight of Cyprus investment firms

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued a new circular requiring certain Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs) to complete a new electronic cross-border reporting form covering their 2025 activities across the European Economic Area. The circular forms part of an exercise initiated by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). The exercise is addressed […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 04:25

Mercosur hangs like ‘sword of Damocles’ over farmers, MEP warns

The EU–Mercosur trade agreement continues to hang “like a sword of Damocles over the heads of farmers”, Akel MEP Giorgos Georgiou cautioned on Wednesday, warning that recent safeguards approved by the European Parliament fall short of protecting agriculture in Cyprus and across the bloc. Speaking on Alpha TV, Georgiou said the European parliament on Tuesday […]

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Kıbrıs 12.02.2026 04:20

Our View: Further proof Cyprus authorities not up to challenge of creating LNG terminal

The colossal ineptitude of the authorities in their ongoing efforts to import LNG is still on show. According to the progress report given by new Energy Minister Michalis Damianos to the House energy committee on Tuesday, the only progress was that the government was in the process of returning €67 million of funding received from […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 22:47

Mamdani calls for 2% tax hike on wealthy New Yorkers

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday has called for a two percent tax increase for New Yorkers making over a million dollars a year, along with a hike in the state’s corporate tax rate, proposals he originally championed during his campaign. During testimony before the New York State Senate’s 2026 budget hearing, Mamdani, […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 22:44

Gates Foundation says it did not make any payments to Epstein

The Gates Foundation said on Wednesday it did not make any payments to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or employ him at any time, after the U.S. Department of Justice released emails that included communications between Epstein and the foundation’s staff. “On the basis of Epstein’s claims that he could mobilize significant […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 22:42

Snoop Dogg to attend first Swansea game as co-owner

Snoop Dogg announced that he will attend his first Swansea City game in person since the American rapper became a co-owner of the Welsh club last July. Snoop Dogg, who is currently in Italy as an honorary coach for Team USA at the Winter Olympics, will be in attendance when Swansea City plays host to […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 22:34

Olympics-Biathlon-Norway’s Laegreid apologises again

Norway biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid has apologised to his teammates and his ex-girlfriend following his sensational interview after his bronze medal-winning efforts in Tuesday’s Olympic men’s 20km individual race, in which he revealed he had been unfaithful, saying he wanted to put the matter behind him. News of Laegreid’s cheating on his girlfriend swiftly eclipsed […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 21:33

Italy’s Meloni moves to allow naval blockades against migrants

Italy’s cabinet approved a bill on Wednesday authorising naval blockades to halt migrant boats during periods of “exceptional pressure” at the country’s borders, a government source said, further tightening measures against irregular arrivals. Since taking office in late 2022, right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has moved to speed up repatriations of unsuccessful asylum seekers and […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 21:17

Trump says ‘nothing definitive’ reached after meeting with Netanyahu

U.S. President Donald Trump said nothing definitive was decided during his “very good” meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday but that negotiations with Iran toward a deal would continue. “There was nothing definitive reached other than I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether or not a Deal can be […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 21:08

Erhurman tells Guterres of need to end ‘unfair and illegal’ isolations on Turkish Cypriots

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Wednesday told United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that the Turkish Cypriot community is subject to “unfair and illegal isolation” and that this “should be lifted without further delay”. The meeting was the pair’s first since Erhurman was elected to the office in October last year, with Erhurman’s office stating […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 20:59

UK pledges $205 million to send US weapons to Ukraine

Defence minister John Healey said on Wednesday Britain had committed 150 million pounds ($205 million) to the so-called Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative to supply Ukraine with U.S. weapons. PURL was set up last summer to keep U.S. weapons flowing to Ukraine at a time when new U.S. military assistance had stalled. “I’m pleased […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 20:44

EU Council approves more than €1 billion in loans for Cyprus’ defence

Financial assistance of more than €1.181 billion in defence loans was granted to Cyprus by the European Council under the Security Action for Europe (Safe) fund on Wednesday. “Today’s decisions show that the EU is not only talking about defence – we are delivering. Through Safe, we are strengthening our security where it matters the […]

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