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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 14:15

Annie Alexui: I would only return to Cyprus if people I trust in Russia asked me to

Social media personality Ioanna Photiou, who is better known by her alias ‘Annie Alexui’, on Friday said she would only return to Cyprus from Russia if people she trusts in Russia asked her to do so. “The only reason for me to return back to Cyprus is if the people who I trust here in […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 14:07

Elton John tells UK privacy trial he was ‘incensed’ by Daily Mail hacking allegations

Singer Elton John told London’s High Court on Friday he was incensed to learn of allegations his landline phones had been bugged on behalf of the Daily Mail, saying the papers’ actions were “outside even the most basic standards of human decency”. The veteran singer, known for hits such as “Rocket Man” and “Your Song”, […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 14:05

Cyprus holds first ECB digital euro event led by Hadjipantela initiative

Cyprus stepped into the European discussion on the digital euro on Friday, as policymakers, bankers and institutions gathered in Nicosia for the first event held on the island with the participation of the European Central Bank (ECB). The event, titled ‘Presenting the Digital Euro in Cyprus’, took place at the Bank of Cyprus headquarters and […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 14:03

Disy, Akel lead poll, Alma accuses Rik of ‘repeated exclusion’

A poll published by public broadcaster Rik news on Thursday night shows Disy and Akel heading the votes ahead of May’s parliamentary election with 17 and 16 per cent respectively, with Alma on Friday accusing Rik of repeatedly excluding it from panels. According to Rik’s poll, Elam ranks third at 11 per cent, followed by […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 14:01

Iran, US hold pivotal talks in Oman as confrontation looms

Iran and the United States started high-stakes negotiations via Omani mediation on Friday to try to overcome sharp differences over Tehran’s nuclear programme, while a dispute over widening the agenda risked derailing diplomacy and triggering another Middle East conflict. An Iranian official told Reuters the talks had not officially started, although Iran’s demands had been […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 13:08

Father demands daughter’s transfer from Makarios hospital

A father of a young child treated at Makarios hospital took to Sigma’s ‘Mesimeri kai Kati’ show to denounce serious staff shortages, revealing that after a month of stay, his daughter is yet to receive a clear diagnosis. Speaking on the programme, he expressed anguish over her condition and even requested her transfer to Greece, […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 13:07

Turkey edges towards curbing social media access to minors amid global push

Turkey is laying the groundwork to restrict social media access for minors with a parliamentary report this week calling for broad measures including age verification and content filtering, joining a growing list of countries seeking tighter controls. President Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling AK Party is expected to submit a draft law on the issue soon and […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 13:02

Criminal cases filed in Koumas saga

The legal service on Friday announced that attorney-general George Savvides has filed criminal cases against one person and two legal entities at the Nicosia district court in relation to “possible irregularities related to an official from the Cyprus Football Association”. It is believed that the cases are related to an investigation being conducted into the […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 12:57

Christodoulides pardons 11 convicts subject to deportation

President Nikos Christodoulides has pardoned 11 third-country nationals who are currently inmates at the central prison, with all 11 set to be released and immediately deported, the justice ministry said on Friday. It said the pardon and the subsequent deportation of the convicts is being carried out “within the framework of the broader policy for […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 12:29

Milano-Cortina and the challenge of sports diplomacy: An Olympics for peace, now!

By Antonio Tajani, Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially begin today. This global event will bring 3,500 athletes from over 90 countries to Italy, competing in 304 events, with an estimated worldwide audience of three billion people. Tonight’s opening ceremony in Italy will also host 50 heads of state and […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 12:02

Cyprus plans tighter land purchase rules for non-EU buyers

Cyprus is preparing changes to its land acquisition framework after parties raised concerns over increased property purchases by third-country nationals, with the government aiming to close legal gaps while avoiding harm to investment activity. The Ministry of Interior has begun drafting a revised framework, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou told the House interior committee, as authorities […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 12:00

Warm up this winter with nourishing comfort

Cosy Sweet Potato, Lentil & Spinach Stew When the temperature drops and daylight feels fleeting, nothing soothes quite like a warm, nourishing bowl of stew. This Cosy Sweet Potato, Lentil & Spinach Stew is the kind of meal that wraps you up from the inside out-comforting, hearty, and deeply satisfying without feeling heavy. Designed with […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 11:59

More storms coming as Leonardo swells rivers, bursts aquifers in Spain and Portugal

Authorities in southern Spain have evacuated residential areas out of fear a major river could overflow and warned of landslides caused by bursting aquifers on Friday after Storm Leonardo swept over the Iberian Peninsula. Over 7,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in the Andalusia region so far amid a so-called “storm train” […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 11:56

Developments expected ‘in next two days’ over missing TNT

Developments are expected “within the next two days” regarding the 13.6 kilograms of TNT which went missing from a firing range last week, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Friday. He told CyBC radio that “no possibility can be ruled out in this unusual case”, but said that he hopes that “the incident was due […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 11:49

Larnaca Municipality awarded Green City prize

Larnaca Municipality has been awarded as the Green City of Cyprus 2025, by the Cyprus Centre for Environmental Research & Education, it announced on Friday. The prize recognises its project to strengthen and expand the institution of green beaches. Over the past nine years more than 4,500 trees have been planted by the municipality on […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 11:40

Corbyn repeats accusations that UK Cyprus base is used to deliver arms to Israel

Former leader of the United Kingdom’s Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn has repeated accusations that his country’s air force base in Akrotiri is being used to deliver weaponry to Israel. Corbyn, who now belongs to Your Party and remains a member of the UK’s House of Commons, told the chamber that evidence of the Akrotiri base […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 11:35

Supreme Court rejects Varoshiotou’s appeal against dismissal

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected dismissed judge Doria Varoshiotou’s appeal against her ouster in a five-to-three ruling, upholding the judicial council’s decision to relieve her of her duties last year. While the decision was not unanimous, the court’s decision stated that the appointment of judges on probation is a “long-standing judicial practice”, and that […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 11:31

Ski jumpers in spotlight over alleged penis injections

Winter Olympic doping chiefs say they will be on the lookout for any evidence male ski jumpers are artificially enlarging their penises in a bid to manipulate one of the sport’s rules and gain an aerodynamic advantage. WADA Director General Olivier Niggli, speaking at a press conference in Milan ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 11:30

Washington slows full shipping decarbonisation, sends message to IMO

Cyprus shipping deputy minister Marina Hadjimanolis joined ministers and international officials in a high-level debate on maritime decarbonisation, where the United States set out firm objections to the Net Zero Framework (NZF) while backing the institutional role of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). The discussion took place at the ministerial panel of the 16th Annual […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 11:24

State doctors demand urgent probe after nurses’ union allegations

State doctors union Pasyki on Friday demanded a thorough investigation into incidents raised by the nurses’ union (Pasyno), warning that vague reassurances do not answer serious safety concerns. Pasyki argued that the claim that cardiac arrests are reported in hospitals daily fails to address the core issue of whether the two specific incidents cited by […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 11:11

Top Russian general is shot and rushed to hospital in Moscow

A senior Russian military officer, Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, was rushed to hospital after being shot in Moscow on Friday, investigators said, in the latest of a series of attacks on top military officials. Alexeyev is deputy head of the GRU, Russia’s military intelligence. His boss, Igor Kostyukov, has been leading Russia’s delegation in negotiations […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 11:06

Cyprus gymnastic judge sees appeal rejected, banned from sport for four years

Cypriot rhythmic gymnastics judge Evangelia Trikomiti has been excluded from any activity related to gymnastics for a period of four years after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) found her guilty of manipulating scores at the European Championships 2024. “The decision is unfortunately an extremely unpleasant development for Cypriot sport and tarnishes the otherwise […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 10:39

Ancient Cypriot bowl returned from UK

An ancient Cypriot bowl has been returned to the island from the United Kingdom, the antiquities department announced on Friday. The department said the bowl is made of bichrome ware and dates back to the period between the 10th and the sixth century BC, and that it had been identified by workers from the antiquities […]

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Kıbrıs 06.02.2026 10:38

Olympic Torch arrives in Milan to cheers and protests

The Olympic torch arrived in front of Milan’s giant gothic cathedral amid cheers and protests in the city on the eve of the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Games. Nicoletta Manni, a leading ballet dancer at the nearby La Scala theatre, carried the flame on to a platform in the shadow of the […]

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