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27 February, 2026
 

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Mayor warns outbreak could reach South Nicosia within days

Mayor warns outbreak could reach South Nicosia within days

The mayor of newly formed Municipality of South Nicosia – Dali (Lefkosia-Idalio) says it may be only a matter of days before foot-and-mouth disease reaches his municipality unless strict preventive measures hold....

EU approves state funding for Limassol football stadium

EU approves state funding for Limassol football stadium

The European Commission has approved state funding for the construction and operation of Limassol’s new football stadium, closing the book on questions over the legality of the project and giving long-term certainty to Cypriot football....

Foot-and-mouth cases raise fears for halloumi production

Foot-and-mouth cases raise fears for halloumi production

Concern is spreading through the business community following the detection of foot-and-mouth disease in 11 livestock units, a development affecting thousands of animals and raising serious risks for production and the wider market....

Wednesday, February 25 forecast: The atmosphere is having a complete change of heart

Wednesday, February 25 forecast: The atmosphere is having a complete change of heart

We’re currently in that awkward transitional phase where a weak high-pressure system is trying to hold the fort, but a much grumpier low-pressure guest is already checking in for a long weekend....

Cyprus MPs hear first-hand accounts from freed Ukrainian prisoners

Cyprus MPs hear first-hand accounts from freed Ukrainian prisoners

Cypriot lawmakers met on Tuesday with a visiting Ukrainian delegation of former prisoners of war, reaffirming Nicosia’s continued support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia....

Presumption of innocence is not a political shield

Presumption of innocence is not a political shield

The presumption of innocence has become little more than salt water for gargling in the mouths of our politicians, a convenient rinse to wash away their reluctance to rise to the occasion....

Cyprus celebrates double gold and national records in Belgrade

Cyprus celebrates double gold and national records in Belgrade

Cyprus celebrated a highly successful showing at the 30th Balkan Indoor Athletics Championships in Belgrade, where the island’s athletes secured two gold medals and set two new national records, underscoring the steady rise of Cypriot athletics on the regional stage....

Cyprus stands out as EU services imports reach €3.5 trillion

Cyprus stands out as EU services imports reach €3.5 trillion

In 2024, European Union countries imported a massive €3.47 trillion worth of services from non-EU partners, according to new Eurostat data....

Tensions in Parliament boil over: ''Tell us, since you know better, what would you have done?''

Tensions in Parliament boil over: ''Tell us, since you know better, what would you have done?''

Parliament’s Agriculture Committee convened in emergency session today as Cyprus races to contain the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease....

Cyprus executes most of 2025 budget as revenues trail borrowing drop

Cyprus executes most of 2025 budget as revenues trail borrowing drop

Cyprus carried out most of its 2025 state budget as planned, according to a Treasury report released Tuesday. The government collected about 87% of the revenue it had budgeted and spent roughly 92% of what it had planned....

Cyprus technical committees hold UK retreat to build trust

Cyprus technical committees hold UK retreat to build trust

Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot representatives stepped away from the island last week for a rare, behind-the-scenes meeting aimed at strengthening cooperation on everyday issues that affect people on both sides....

Former Norwegian PM Jagland hospitalized after reported suicide attempt

Former Norwegian PM Jagland hospitalized after reported suicide attempt

Former Norwegian prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland has reportedly been hospitalized following what local reports describe as a suicide attempt, as Norwegian authorities continue investigating his alleged links to the so-called Epstein files....

Christodoulides seeks March meeting with UN Chief to restart Cyprus talks

Christodoulides seeks March meeting with UN Chief to restart Cyprus talks

President Nikos Christodoulides said Tuesday he has written repeatedly to António Guterres requesting a meeting in March, as he moves to reignite momentum on the Cyprus issue....

Larnaca on high alert as foot-and-mouth disease cases rise

Larnaca on high alert as foot-and-mouth disease cases rise

The Larnaca district is on high alert following the detection of foot-and-mouth disease cases in several areas, beginning with Oroklini and Livadia. ...

50 tons of carnival waste swept up in record time

50 tons of carnival waste swept up in record time

Limassol’s Carnival may have wrapped up Sunday evening with music, confetti and packed streets, but for the city’s cleaning crews, the real race began after the last float rolled away....

Checkmate in Cyprus: The World’s Chess Elite Descend on Paphos

Checkmate in Cyprus: The World’s Chess Elite Descend on Paphos

In spring 2026, the world's chess elite will gather on the west coast of Cyprus. From 28 March to 16 April, the Cap St Georges Hotel resort near Paphos will host the men's and women's Candidates Tournaments. ...

Scientists develop ‘universal’ vaccine that could guard against multiple threats

Scientists develop ‘universal’ vaccine that could guard against multiple threats

The idea sounds almost too good to be true: one vaccine that protects against a wide range of viruses, bacteria, and even allergens....

Family of Russian businessman found dead seeks new probe before burial

Family of Russian businessman found dead seeks new probe before burial

The family of former Uralkali chief Vladislav Baumgertner is demanding answers and a halt to his burial as questions continue to swirl around his death in Cyprus....

500,000 vaccines on the way as Cyprus battles spreading foot and mouth disease

500,000 vaccines on the way as Cyprus battles spreading foot and mouth disease

Cyprus is pushing for urgent help from Brussels as concerns grow over foot-and-mouth disease in what has become a fast-moving story over the past several days....

Tuesday, February 24 forecast: 19°C and sunny today, cold snap on its way

Tuesday, February 24 forecast: 19°C and sunny today, cold snap on its way

Mother Nature is keeping us on our toes this week. Today is starting off with a "mostly clear" vibe, but don't get too comfortable. By the afternoon, some moody clouds are expected to gather, mainly over the mountains, for a quick, isolated shower....

Virus was spreading for weeks before alarm raised in foot-and-mouth outbreak

Virus was spreading for weeks before alarm raised in foot-and-mouth outbreak

Authorities say the foot-and-mouth outbreak that has rattled Cyprus’ livestock sector may have been quietly spreading for weeks before anyone sounded the alarm, and now police are investigating whether warning signs were ignored....

Cyprus–Qatar ties turn 25, marking quiet partnership that grew into strategic alliance

Cyprus–Qatar ties turn 25, marking quiet partnership that grew into strategic alliance

A diplomatic relationship that began with a single signature in New York has quietly grown into a strategic partnership spanning energy, investment and regional cooperation....

Green Monday forecast: Kites, calamari, and a couple of clouds

Green Monday forecast: Kites, calamari, and a couple of clouds

Happy Green Monday to everyone starting the 48-day countdown to Easter! We’re starting with some shy clouds and maybe a stray shower in the west and north....

Nationwide livestock lockdown after disease cases detected

Nationwide livestock lockdown after disease cases detected

Authorities have slammed the brakes on animal movement across the island after foot-and-mouth disease turned up in a handful of farms, sparking urgent action and growing nerves among farmers....

Cyprus’ shadow network for recruiting foreign workers

Cyprus’ shadow network for recruiting foreign workers

An extensive, largely unseen system for recruiting foreign workers appears to have been operating for years behind the official structures of Cyprus’ labor market....

Parliament unanimously approves plan to privatize stock exchange

Parliament unanimously approves plan to privatize stock exchange

Cyprus has taken a decisive step toward restructuring its capital markets, as parliament unanimously approved legislation enabling the privatization of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE). ...

Cyprus tops EU for per-capita greenhouse gas footprint in 2023

Cyprus tops EU for per-capita greenhouse gas footprint in 2023

Cyprus had the largest greenhouse gas footprint per person in the European Union in 2023, reaching 14.8 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per resident, according to new figures released by Eurostat....

73% of Cypriots trust the EU to strengthen security and defense

73% of Cypriots trust the EU to strengthen security and defense

Cypriots show particularly strong confidence in the European Union’s ability to bolster security and defense, according to a recent Eurobarometer survey. ...

Cyprus’ Marina Azinou returns home with two medals from Tunis competitions

Cyprus’ Marina Azinou returns home with two medals from Tunis competitions

Limassol judoka Marina Azinou delivered an outstanding international performance last week, capturing both gold and silver medals at major events in Tunis, Tunisia, and underlining her rapid rise on the world stage....

Dangerous matters

Dangerous matters

It is now final. Everyone in this country is clean, incorruptible, and spotless. That is the impression being conveyed to society. And this is exactly where the complete erosion of trust in institutions and the rule of law begins, and not without reason....

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