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22 January, 2026
 

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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....

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....

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