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02 February, 2026
 

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Applying for a travel visa could drain your bank account

Applying for a travel visa could drain your bank account

Police are alerting the public to a newly identified online scam targeting people applying for travel visas to foreign countries, after reports that fraudsters are stealing money through counterfeit application websites....

Historic snowfall buries Russia’s far east  in metre-high drifts (video)

Historic snowfall buries Russia’s far east in metre-high drifts (video)

An extraordinary winter storm has transformed Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, delivering the heaviest snowfall the region has seen in roughly six decades....

Cyprus eyes fresh return to bond markets with new 10-year issue

Cyprus eyes fresh return to bond markets with new 10-year issue

Cyprus is preparing to return to the international debt markets with a new long-term sovereign bond, according to an announcement by the Public Debt Management Office at the Ministry of Finance....

German Ambassador hosts closing dinner for visiting delegation

German Ambassador hosts closing dinner for visiting delegation

A visiting delegation from the German Parliament’s Committee on EU Affairs wrapped up its stay in Cyprus on Thursday night with a dinner hosted by German Ambassador Hans-Peter Jugel and his wife, Michaela Jugel, at their residence in Nicosia. ...

Wolt upgrades its app

Wolt upgrades its app

Wolt is kicking off the new year with a major upgrade, continuing its fast-paced growth with the launch of a revamped app that quite literally puts a shopping mall in users’ pockets....

CEO confidence in revenue outlook hits five-year low – as AI becomes a defining divide between leaders and laggards: PwC 2026 Global CEO Survey

CEO confidence in revenue outlook hits five-year low – as AI becomes a defining divide between leaders and laggards: PwC 2026 Global CEO Survey

CEO confidence in their company’s revenue prospects has fallen to its lowest level in five years, as business leaders grapple with uneven returns from artificial intelligence, rising geopolitical risk, and intensifying cyber threats....

Lidl Cyprus strengthens its long-standing social contribution: A new film highlights its support initiatives in health, children, and vulnerable groups

Lidl Cyprus strengthens its long-standing social contribution: A new film highlights its support initiatives in health, children, and vulnerable groups

Lidl Cyprus has long invested in initiatives with a significant social impact, supporting healthcare structures, children and vulnerable groups, with the aim of creating real value for society....

:nest by bbf: - Designed for Living. Defined by Investment Value.

:nest by bbf: - Designed for Living. Defined by Investment Value.

bbf: introduces :nest, a contemporary residential development in Germasogeia, one of Limassol’s most established and resilient residential districts — created to combine quality living with long-term investment confidence. ...

Just an image… right?

Just an image… right?

An AI-generated image posted by Donald Trump showing him planting the American flag in Greenland, complete with a sign declaring the island “U.S. territory from 2026,” has once again thrown the Arctic island into the global spotlight and rattled nerves across Europe....

Airbnb chaos in Cyprus as illegal rentals still running wild

Airbnb chaos in Cyprus as illegal rentals still running wild

Chaos seems to be brewing in Cyprus’ short-term rental market. New figures from the Deputy Ministry of Tourism show a rapidly expanding sector where legal activity is growing, but illegal operations remain a stubborn thorn in the side of regulators....

Christodoulides kicks off Cyprus’ EU Presidency in Strasbourg

Christodoulides kicks off Cyprus’ EU Presidency in Strasbourg

President Nikos Christodoulides was warmly welcomed at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday, marking the start of Cyprus’ turn to hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union....

Flamingos hold ''weather meeting'' in Larnaca (see the photos)

Flamingos hold ''weather meeting'' in Larnaca (see the photos)

Pink flashes are back in Larnaca’s salt lake, and yes, the flamingos have returned for their annual winter getaway, proving that sometimes, a little cold weather is no reason to cancel plans....

Axes and gunshots in broad daylight next to Police HQ?

Axes and gunshots in broad daylight next to Police HQ?

A violent clash just 100 meters from Larnaca Police Headquarters has rattled the city and reignited a long-simmering question many Cypriots are now asking out loud: If this can happen there, what does that say about organized crime and the state’s ability to stop it?...

Square One Launches 500+ new homes in 2026

Square One Launches 500+ new homes in 2026

Square One is entering a defining chapter in its growth....

Taxi drivers launch 24-hour strike across Cyprus

Taxi drivers launch 24-hour strike across Cyprus

Taxi drivers across Cyprus hit the brakes on Tuesday, launching a 24-hour strike that began at 6 a.m., with drivers at Larnaca Airport already gathered in the parking area from the early hours....

Customs seize 210 cartons at Larnaca airport

Customs seize 210 cartons at Larnaca airport

Three passengers heading for the UK got an unexpected boarding delay on Monday after customs officers at Larnaca Airport opened their luggage and found it packed with cigarettes, not clothes....

Red dress, red nails, red flags

Red dress, red nails, red flags

Painter Giorgos Gabriel has done it again, and once more, the internet is doing what it does best: arguing loudly....

 Tuesday freeze: Temperatures plunge to -1°C in the mountains

 Tuesday freeze: Temperatures plunge to -1°C in the mountains

The deep freeze continues as a cold air mass keeps temperatures well below average, but a shift is coming. Dust and rain are on the horizon, with a low-pressure system set to break the cold spell by Thursday....

He skipped Putin and Xi...for his siesta

He skipped Putin and Xi...for his siesta

He once turned down a meeting with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, not over politics, not over protocol, but because it clashed with his afternoon nap....

One seat, two finalists for Europe's top bank job

One seat, two finalists for Europe's top bank job

A Cypriot and a Frenchman are going head-to-head for one of Europe’s most powerful banking jobs: the presidency of the European Banking Authority (EBA)....

Cyprus property market 2025: More cash, unexpected winners

Cyprus property market 2025: More cash, unexpected winners

Looking at a full year’s results is always a revealing moment, not just for analysts, but for readers too. It’s when you can line one year up against another, both locally and nationwide, and see whether expectations held up or reality had other plans....

Trump taps Christodoulides and Erdogan for new Gaza ''Peace Council''

Trump taps Christodoulides and Erdogan for new Gaza ''Peace Council''

Cyprus has been pulled into the spotlight of U.S. diplomacy after President Donald Trump personally invited President Nicos Christodoulides to join his newly proposed “Peace Council” for Gaza, and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan got an invite too....

Amateur blunders at the top as high ranking officials fail the test

Amateur blunders at the top as high ranking officials fail the test

While investigations continue into the footage that triggered two resignations at the Presidential Palace, attention is turning to the methodical approach of those behind the incredible story and how they managed to achieve their shocking outcome....

Trump pushing for Greenland because Norway denied him Nobel Peace Prize

Trump pushing for Greenland because Norway denied him Nobel Peace Prize

In a surprising twist, U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested his aggressive push for Greenland is tied, at least in part, to not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. ...

At least 39 dead in high-speed train crash in Spain

At least 39 dead in high-speed train crash in Spain

At least 39 people have died and dozens more were injured after a high-speed train collision in Adamuz, southern Spain, on Sunday evening, authorities said. Officials called the crash “truly strange,” noting it happened on a straight stretch of track....

Europol in Cyprus to boost fight against organized crime

Europol in Cyprus to boost fight against organized crime

A delegation from Europol is in Cyprus this week, marking a key step in the police force’s push to modernize how it tackles serious and organized crime....

Trump pushes for Greenland as Danes revive bid to buy California

Trump pushes for Greenland as Danes revive bid to buy California

The saga over Greenland just got louder and a lot stranger. US President Donald Trump is once again pushing hard for the United States to take control of Greenland, this time accusing Denmark of sitting on its hands for decades while Russia’s presence in the Arctic grows....

More arrests after deadly family dispute in Pegia

More arrests after deadly family dispute in Pegia

What started as a family disagreement in Pegia has now escalated into a widening murder investigation, with police making three additional arrests in the fatal stabbing of a 41-year-old man....

Monday forecast: Cold air mass brings frost and chilly conditions

Monday forecast: Cold air mass brings frost and chilly conditions

A cold air mass is currently affecting the area, ensuring that while the week starts with sunshine, it definitely requires a coat. If you needed an extra coffee to brave the morning air today, you aren't alone....

Family dispute turns deadly in Pegeia as man fatally stabbed by nephew

Family dispute turns deadly in Pegeia as man fatally stabbed by nephew

Police in the Paphos district are investigating a case of premeditated murder following the fatal stabbing of a 41-year-old man shortly before midnight on Saturday in the Pegeia area....

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