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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 11:51

Justice minister affirms institutional probe underway into Annie Alexui allegations

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris affirmed on Wednesday that developments are underway regarding allegations made publicly by Annie Alexui, stressing that any investigation must proceed through formal channels rather than by social media. Taking to the dais on CyBC, Fitiris said the authorities intend to gather information “in an institutional manner” about the claims Alexui has […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 11:50

Spurs gloom deepens, Man Utd salvage point at West Ham

Yet another Premier League home defeat left Tottenham Hotspur looking over their shoulder at the relegation zone and manager Thomas Frank nearer the exit door on Tuesday as Newcastle United eased their own slump with a 2-1 victory in north London. Last season’s Europa League winners and qualifiers for this season’s Champions League last-16 were […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 11:45

Cyprus business community explores cooperation with India

Business and investment opportunities between Cyprus and India took centre stage this week during a broad meeting and open discussion organised by the Famagusta chamber of commerce and industry for its members at a hotel in Limassol. The event featured Manish Manish, the High Commissioner of India to Cyprus, as the guest speaker. According to […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 11:42

Phedonos decries blackmail claim as ‘ridiculous tale’ and part of political character assassination

Suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos on Wednesday dismissed a blackmail complaint examined by police as a “ridiculous tale”, saying it stemmed from a private family dispute and formed part of a coordinated effort to damage him politically ahead of the 2028 elections. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, Phedonos said the allegations concerning a Turkish Cypriot […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 11:34

US halts all flights at Texas’s El Paso airport for 10 days for ‘special security reasons’

All flights to and from Texas’ El Paso International Airport, which borders Mexico, have been halted for “special security reasons,” the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said. The El Paso airport confirmed the development in an Instagram post, saying all flights to and from the airport were grounded. The FAA did not specify the nature of […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 11:33

Turkish Cypriots urged to boycott Pepsi as strike continues

Trade unions in the north have urged Turkish Cypriots to boycott Pepsi and other well-known drinks produced by Ektam, with a strike called on by workers at the company last week still ongoing on Wednesday. Workers downed tools on Friday claiming that the company had attempted to deprive them of their right to unionise, with […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 11:24

Famagusta hoteliers expect “very good” summer season

Signals for the upcoming summer tourism season are encouraging, with a steady flow of bookings from all markets, particularly favouring the Famagusta district, according to Panayiotis Constantinou, president of Famagusta Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe). Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Constantinou explained that the period after Christmas remains particularly difficult for tourism in the area. […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 11:03

Man wanted in Cyprus arrested in Salonica

A man wanted in Cyprus for alleged participation in a criminal organisation, arson and illegal gains has been arrested in Salonica, Greece, it was made known on Wednesday. The 22-year-old Cypriot had a pending European arrest warrant, issued by the Nicosia district court. Extradition procedures will now begin in Greece.

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 10:43

Fidan, Guterres discuss Cyprus ahead of Erhurman meeting

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed the Cyprus problem during a telephone call late on Tuesday night, ahead of Guterres’ meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman in New York on Wednesday. Erhurman and Guterres are expected to meet at 12.15pm local time, 7.15pm Cyprus time. Meanwhile, Turkish President […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 10:32

Hotel roof fire in Ayia Napa

A fire broke out at a hotel in Ayia Napa on Tuesday afternoon during maintenance works. The fire brigade received a call at 6.39pm reporting a blaze on the roof of part of the hotel. The Famagusta fire station responded with two fire engines and a hydraulic telescopic platform. The fire was brought under control […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 10:09

The ultimate guide to this year’s hottest Carnival events

Carnival is here! Mid-February this year is dedicated to carnival fever with events happening this week and all throughout next weekend with the big Sunday parade in Limassol. Every city has something big, fun, loud and colourful in store so, get ready for two weeks of carnival fiestas! February 12 – Tsiknopempti It all starts […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 09:58

Shadowy video, first known arrest mark big breaks in Nancy Guthrie abduction (v)

Authorities on Tuesday released video of an armed man in a ski mask tampering with the doorbell camera at the Arizona home of U.S. television journalist Savannah Guthrie’s elderly mother shortly before she was abducted nine days earlier in a presumed kidnapping for ransom. Retrieval of the images came hours before another major break in […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 09:42

Man arrested for burglary, car theft in Paphos

The police arrested a 27-year-old on Tuesday in connection with a burglary and car theft in Paphos. After being notified of the incident, the police located the suspect at 11.30am and searched his apartment, where they found the car keys. The car was found parked nearby. The police then determined that the car belonged to […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 09:33

‘Stop the violence’, Animal Party says ahead of Tsiknopempti

Normalising violence in the name of tradition must stop, the Animal Party said on Wednesday ahead of Tsiknopempti – the second to last Thursday before Lent – when meats are consumed in large quantities before the Greek Orthodox 50-day fasting period leading up to Easter. The Animal Party said some traditions should be reconsidered. “We do […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 09:00

Safe Bulkers tops global rankings for port state control excellence

Safe Bulkers companies were ranked among the world’s leading port state control (PSC) performers in the latest assessment by RISK4SEA, reinforcing the Cypriot-linked group’s safety record in international shipping. The sixth edition of Top PSC Performers (January 2026), published alongside the “PSC Resilient 50” initiative, lists the 50 ship managers worldwide with excellent inspection performance […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 08:26

Two arrested in overnight police operations

Two people were arrested in police islandwide operations overnight, one a “suspicious” person in Limassol to determine his details and a driver for refusing a drug test. Police pulled over 241 vehicles and checked 312 drivers and passengers. They reported 81 people for various offences, including 35 for speeding. Three vehicles were confiscated during the […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 07:56

Ten dead after shooter opens fire at high school in Canada

Ten people including the shooter are dead after an assailant opened fire at a high school in western Canada on Tuesday in one of the country’s deadliest mass casualty events in recent history. The outburst brought to Canada the type of mass shooting more common in the neighboring United States, and was carried out by […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 07:53

Car fire in Tseri causes extensive damage

A fire broke out at 1am on Wednesday in a car parked outside the house of the 60-year-old owner in Tseri, Nicosia. The police said the fire caused extensive damage to the vehicle. Preliminary investigations did not indicate foul play.

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 07:50

Freedom Holding revenue reaches $1.7bn, expands customer base to 7.2m

Freedom Holding Corp. this week reported resilient financial performance for the third quarter and nine months of fiscal year 2026, as the diversified financial services group continued to expand its global digital ecosystem. The company announced that the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 ended on December 31, 2025, marking another period of steady growth […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 07:46

Two found in stolen car arrested

Two people aged 34 and 32 were arrested in Nicosia overnight in connection with car theft. According to the police, the two men were found in a car that had been stolen on February 6 in Nicosia. They were also found to be in possession of a small quantity of drugs.

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 07:40

Cyprus banks see continued improvement in loan quality

The Cypriot banking sector experienced a further improvement in terms of the volume of non-performing loans across the system, according to a report from the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) with a reference date of November 30, 2025. The data released by the CBC covered aggregate non-performing loan indicators for the entire Cyprus banking sector. […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 07:31

Bikers hospitalised after accidents in Paphos

A 33-year-old motorcyclist was injured in an accident on Tuesday evening in Paphos. The accident, according to the police, happened at 9.30pm on Anexartisias street, when a car driven by a 41-year-old hit the 33-year-old’s motorcycle. The motorcyclist was taken to Paphos general hospital, where he was admitted with a fractured vertebra. In a separate […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: CBC, Keve, CySEC, retail, shipping, vessel transparency

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Tuesday argued that productivity must be placed at the heart of every reform as Cyprus and Europe confront slowing growth and persistent structural pressures. Speaking during a conference of European Independent Fiscal Institutions held in Nicosia, the governor underlined that productivity gains strengthen growth potential. In addition, he emphasised that reforms […]

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Kıbrıs 11.02.2026 07:26

Rain and snow till the weekend, fine dust in the air

Local showers and isolated thunderstorms can be expected on Wednesday, with snow or sleet on Troodos. On Thursday and Friday fine dust will linger in the atmosphere. Winds on Wednesday will be a southwest to northwest gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 Beaufort, and locally moderate to fresh of 4 to 5 Beaufort, […]

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