2 h. ago Hamas says Israel’s claim on hostages’ handover ceremony is pretext to evade its obligations

Hamas on Sunday condemned Israel’s decision to postpone the release of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, saying its claim that the hostages’ handover ceremonies are “humiliating” was false and a pretext to evade Israel’s obligations under the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin “Netanyahu’s decision reflects a deliberate attempt to disrupt the agreement, represents a […]

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3 h. ago Orange weather alert issued for Sunday as ‘Coral’ hits Cyprus

The met office on Sunday issued a new orange weather warning for extremely low temperatures as the weather system ‘Coral’ continues to affect the island.  According to the met office, the minimum temperature in the mountains is expected to fall to -10C.  The warning will be in effect from 10pm on Sunday until 8am on […]

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23 h. ago Education minister responds to controversy over school visits to north

Education Minister Athena Michaelidou has taken to social media to address growing concerns regarding a school programme, following recent reports about planned student visits to northern Cyprus. The controversy surrounds the inclusion of a student visit to the port of Kyrenia, organised by the historical dialogue and research association, within the framework of the Imagine […]

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46 h. ago Monument to fallen Russian soldiers shows toll of three years of war

Carved onto slabs of black marble, the names of 11 young men from the Russian town of Semibratovo who died fighting in Ukraine are a stark reminder of a war that is now three years old. The frontline is far away, but the conflict has come home. Most of the local men who have died […]

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46 h. ago Cyprus accounting and audit bodies renew MoU to combat financial crime

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC) and the Cyprus Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA Cyprus) renewed their agreement, reaffirming their commitment to good governance, transparency, and accountability. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Kyriakos Iordanou, general manager of the ICPAC and IIA, president Aristodemos Yiannaka, further strengthening the strategic partnership […]

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49 h. ago Turkey threatens to intervene in Cyprus after Egypt energy deal

Turkey threatens to intervene in Cyprus after Egypt energy deal  in-cyprus

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50 h. ago AEGEAN, Olympic Air flyers who fled Santorini in February to get free return

AEGEAN announces that passengers wishing to return to Santorini, who departed the island on AEGEAN or Olympic Air flights over February 1-7, 2025, due to extraordinary circumstances, are entitled to a free return ticket, which they can use within a six-month period. This offer applies to bookings and return flights completed by August 20, 2025, […]

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53 h. ago Israel says body released by Hamas is not of a hostage, vows retribution

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that Israel would make Hamas pay for failing to release the body of hostage Shiri Bibas as agreed. “We will act with determination to bring Shiri home along with all our hostages – both living and dead – and ensure Hamas pays the full price for this […]

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3 d. ago Turkish Defense Ministry: Agreement Between Egypt and Southern Cyprus Is Null and Void

Turkish Defense Ministry: Agreement Between Egypt and Southern Cyprus Is Null and Void  Kıbrıs Postası

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3 d. ago Two more arrests made in connection with bizarre criminal group

Two more people were arrested in the early hours of Thursday in connection with police investigations into the bizarre criminal groups which has made headlines in recent weeks after using forged state seals and impersonating officials. Their arrests bring the total number of arrests to five, with the arrestees a 45-year-old man and a 42-year-old […]

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3 d. ago ‘Coral’ system brings snow and freezing temperatures to Cyprus

‘Coral’ system brings snow and freezing temperatures to Cyprus  in-cyprus

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3 d. ago Macron and Starmer head to Washington for Ukraine crisis talks

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit Washington next week, amid other meetings aimed at bringing an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine, U.S. national security advisor Mike Waltz said on Wednesday. Asked about the chances of reaching a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, Waltz told Fox News in an interview: “We’re engaging on all sides, […]

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3 d. ago Sports complex opened in Famagusta to honour children who died in earthquakes

A new sports complex was opened at Famagusta’s Turk Maarif Koleji (TMK) school in honour of the 24 children who attended the school who died during the earthquakes which hit southeastern Turkey in February 2023. The complex’s construction was financed by the European Union, with contributions from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the north’s […]

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3 d. ago Union defends plea for religion in north schools, slams media for ‘discrediting TRNC’

The Cyprus Turkish educators’ union (Kibtes)’ chairman Himmet Turgut on Wednesday defended his demand that more religion classes be taught in the north’s schools, while also issuing a wholehearted condemnation of the media’s reporting of the matter. He said the report he had written to Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz containing a list of demands […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus Says Egypt’s Infrastructure Helps Unlock Potential of Its Gas Reserves

Cyprus Says Egypt’s Infrastructure Helps Unlock Potential of Its Gas Reserves  Asharq Al-awsat - English

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4 d. ago Our View: Despite agreements on Monday, still no certainties for Cyprus gas

The media and political reaction to the signing of the latest energy agreements with Egypt was understandably muted, despite the presidential palace’s enthusiastic efforts to talk up their significance. Monday was a ‘historic’ day according to President Christodoulides, who has developed a tendency for reading great significance into every decision he takes. “The agreements are […]

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4 d. ago Bank of Cyprus Profits Jump 4%, Bringing Dividends to Shareholders

Bank of Cyprus Profits Jump 4%, Bringing Dividends to Shareholders  The National Herald

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4 d. ago Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus slams hydrocarbon deal between Greek Cypriot Administration, Egypt

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus slams hydrocarbon deal between Greek Cypriot Administration, Egypt  Yeni Şafak English

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4 d. ago Tuesday’s electricity production covered needs, says operator

Tuesday’s electricity production covered needs, says operator Electricity production on Tuesday met the demand and the situation was being closely monitored, Transmission System Operator spokeswoman Chara Kousiappa said on Tuesday evening. The north on Monday night supplied the Republic with electricity after a fault at the Dhekelia power station left the Republic unable to fulfil […]

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4 d. ago Gas from EEZ will not be first LNG to arrive in Cyprus says minister

The first natural gas to come to Cyprus for power generation won’t be from offshore wells in the island’s exclusive economic zone but rather imports of LNG from other countries, the energy minister said on Tuesday. George Papanastasiou was commenting on the back of two inter-state deals signed a day earlier in Cairo – one […]

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