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The island's latest: politics, economy, society, incidents and business — updated throughout the day.
SocietyPets increasingly recognised as partners in health and mental wellbeing
Nicosia, Cyprus. Pets are increasingly being recognised as partners in health, with research and local experiences pointing to benefits for mental wellbeing, stress reduction and social connection. Research links pets to health and wellbeing…
EconomyEurobank repurchases 1,924,116 shares on Athens Stock Exchange in January 2026
Athens, Greece. Eurobank S.A. said it repurchased 1,924,116 of its own shares on the Athens Stock Exchange between…
WorldTrump ties Greenland push to Nobel snub as tariff threats raise EU trade tensions
Washington, United States. U.S. President Donald Trump linked his push to take control of Greenland to his failure…
CultureOld calendarists in Cyprus mark Epiphany with blessing of waters at Zygi harbour
Larnaca, Cyprus. Old calendarists in Cyprus marked Epiphany on Monday with the traditional blessing of the waters at…
WorldCyprus expresses solidarity with Spain after deadly Cordoba high-speed train collision
Cordoba, Spain. Cyprus’ president and foreign minister expressed sorrow and solidarity with Spain after a collision between two…
EconomyCyprus trails EU average for youth employment during formal education in 2024
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus recorded lower participation of young people in employment during formal education than the European Union…
IncidentsLarnaca mayor urges government action after mass brawl with shots fired
Larnaca, Cyprus. Mayor Andreas Vyras on Monday called on the central government to take action on organised crime…
WorldKarachi firefighters recover bodies after mall blaze; at least 19 dead and more than 60 missing
Karachi, Pakistan. Firefighters in Karachi began pulling bodies from the smouldering remains of Gul Plaza on Monday, as…
EconomyCIFA outlines priorities for 2026 amid tighter regulation and growing competition
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) president Maria Panayiotou on Monday issued a statement outlining the organisation’s…
EconomyCyprus inflation remains subdued in December 2025 as HICP rises 0.1% year-on-year
Nicosia, Cyprus. Inflation in Cyprus remained subdued in December 2025, with the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP)…
SocietyRare Mediterranean horseshoe bat colony found in Troodos cave, Forestry Department says
Troodos, Cyprus. A large colony of rare Rhinolophus euryale bats has been discovered in a Troodos cave, the…