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22 January, 2026
 

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Cyprus gets a Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art….kind of

Cyprus gets a Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art….kind of

Forgive my expression, but as the saying goes, “What’s missing for a villager? A tassel with a pearl.” I woke up today to a Facebook notification that SPEL had changed its name from the State Gallery of Contemporary Art to the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. ...

ICE detains 5-year-old, stoking outrage in Minnesota schools

ICE detains 5-year-old, stoking outrage in Minnesota schools

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have detained at least four children from the same Minnesota school district this month, including a 5-year-old boy, raising alarm among parents, educators, and local officials....

Erhürman says Turkish Cypriot approval not needed for Christodoulides’ unilateral measures

Erhürman says Turkish Cypriot approval not needed for Christodoulides’ unilateral measures

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman said Wednesday that he is not required to approve unilateral measures planned by President Nikos Christodoulides aimed at benefiting Turkish Cypriots, including in the health and economic sectors....

Who’s really behind the €500K school donation?

Who’s really behind the €500K school donation?

Questions over a €500,000 contribution that has dominated public debate in recent days were addressed Wednesday by Deputy Minister to the President Irini Piki during a Parliamentary Institutions Committee session on the Independent Social Support Authority....

Cyprus tax reform puts more money back in families’ pockets

Cyprus tax reform puts more money back in families’ pockets

Cyprus’ long-awaited tax reform has officially taken effect, and families, workers, and businesses are already feeling the impact. ...

Two dead as heavy rains turn Athens streets into rivers

Two dead as heavy rains turn Athens streets into rivers

A fierce wave of winter storms has flooded the heart of Athens and shaken the wider region, turning busy streets into rushing waterways and leaving at least two people dead, officials said Thursday amid ongoing chaos from heavy rain, gale‑force winds and snow in higher terrain....

Police Chief pushes for shift reform as unions push back

Police Chief pushes for shift reform as unions push back

A decision to change the working hours of more than 1,000 frontline police officers has triggered a heated political and labor clash, landing squarely in Parliament at a time when concerns over crime and public safety are already running high....

Trump: ''I don’t want to use force. I won’t use force''

Trump: ''I don’t want to use force. I won’t use force''

US President Donald Trump has backed off his confrontation with Europe over Greenland, dropping threats of tariffs and insisting he will not use force to take control of the Arctic island, a sudden change after weeks of pressure that shook NATO and rattled European capitals....

Gusts reach 7 Beaufort in a blustery Thursday mix

Gusts reach 7 Beaufort in a blustery Thursday mix

Strong winds are whipping up the sea and dust is hanging in the air as a complex weather pattern takes hold. Gale-force gusts and rough seas define the day, while rain and snow on the peaks add to the winter mix....

Israel and Cyprus hold talks to finalize agreement on joint offshore natural gas field

Israel and Cyprus hold talks to finalize agreement on joint offshore natural gas field

An Israeli government delegation is expected in Cyprus as part of ongoing efforts to finalize a bilateral agreement governing a shared offshore natural gas reservoir that spans the maritime zones of Israel and Cyprus....

EU allocates €466,400 to strengthen long-term care of Famagusta’s cultural heritage

EU allocates €466,400 to strengthen long-term care of Famagusta’s cultural heritage

The European Union has set aside €466,400 to improve the long-term upkeep of cultural heritage sites in Famagusta, reinforcing its continued involvement in safeguarding the island’s shared historical legacy....

Tax Department to shut down major online platforms for three-day system overhaul

Tax Department to shut down major online platforms for three-day system overhaul

The Tax Department has announced a scheduled interruption to its digital services due to planned system upgrades. ...

Cyprus speeds up prison deportations in bid to flush out illegal migrants

Cyprus speeds up prison deportations in bid to flush out illegal migrants

Cypriot authorities have significantly increased the removal of illegal migrants in recent weeks, as part of a broader effort to regain control over migration flows and ease pressure on the prison system....

Cyprus orders recall of multiple vehicle models over safety concerns

Cyprus orders recall of multiple vehicle models over safety concerns

The Road Transport Department of Cyprus has issued a recall covering six categories of vehicles identified as posing potential safety risks....

Knife-wielding intruder robs elderly couple in rural Larnaca

Knife-wielding intruder robs elderly couple in rural Larnaca

An armed robbery is under investigation after an elderly couple were confronted inside their home in a rural area on Tuesday afternoon....

Cocaine disguised as board games snared on way to Cyprus

Cocaine disguised as board games snared on way to Cyprus

Greek authorities have uncovered a cocaine shipment bound for Cyprus after intercepting two suspicious parcels at Athens International Airport....

Police revolt outside Parliament: ''You cut our hours, you cut our lives''

Police revolt outside Parliament: ''You cut our hours, you cut our lives''

Police officers took their fight from the streets to Parliament on Wednesday, protesting what they call a unilateral and deeply unfair decision by the Chief of Police to change their working hours without consultation....

EU Parliament hits pause on Mercosur trade deal

EU Parliament hits pause on Mercosur trade deal

Just days after sealing a landmark trade deal with South America, the European Parliament has thrown a curveball that could stall or even derail the agreement....

Cyprus invites Erdogan to EU summit, gets a cool reception

Cyprus invites Erdogan to EU summit, gets a cool reception

Cyprus has extended an invitation to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to participate in an informal European Council meeting on the island, or alternatively to send his foreign minister or deputy minister for European affairs, President Nikos Christodoulides said Wednesday....

Petrolina, Race Sponsor of the Petrolina 10km Energy race at the Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon

Petrolina, Race Sponsor of the Petrolina 10km Energy race at the Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon

Demonstrating its long-standing commitment to supporting sport, Petrolina participated in the Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon for the first time. The event took place on Sunday, 18 January 2026, with Petrolina sponsoring the ‘Petrolina 10km Energy Race’....

Politics Blog: Politics, perks, and a presidential siesta

Politics Blog: Politics, perks, and a presidential siesta

Our national prince is under serious pressure, with half the crowd wanting him out of government and the other half insisting he stay at least until the next parliamentary elections....

After 19 years of delays, the Paphos marina is back on the table

After 19 years of delays, the Paphos marina is back on the table

The government is once again trying to breathe new life into one of Paphos’ most talked-about development projects: the long-awaited Paphos marina. ...

After a year of silence, Cyprus returns to the markets for €1bn

After a year of silence, Cyprus returns to the markets for €1bn

Cyprus wasted no time in making its way back to the financial markets this year, setting its sights on raising around €1 billion through a 10-year government bond. ...

More than 1,000 newborn goats and sheep perish in Meniko fire

More than 1,000 newborn goats and sheep perish in Meniko fire

A devastating fire tore through a livestock farm in the village of Meniko on Tuesday evening, killing more than 1,000 newborn goats and sheep, authorities said....

Windy Wednesday: Gusts reach 6 Beaufort as clouds gather

Windy Wednesday: Gusts reach 6 Beaufort as clouds gather

The winds are howling and the clouds are thickening as the cold air mass refuses to let go just yet. Prepare for a blustery Wednesday with strong gusts and rough seas, while dust and rain queue up for the second half of the week....

54-year-old becomes latest flu victim, bringing death toll to 13

54-year-old becomes latest flu victim, bringing death toll to 13

The number of people who have died after being hospitalised with confirmed influenza this season has risen to 13, health officials reported on Tuesday, following the death of a 54-year-old man at a private clinic. ...

Two infants undergo groundbreaking cochlear implant surgery at Nicosia General

Two infants undergo groundbreaking cochlear implant surgery at Nicosia General

At just seven months old, two babies in Cyprus have taken a life-changing step toward hearing the world around them....

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....

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