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16 February 2026, 23:45 · Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus posts 4.5% Q4 growth, beating EU average

Cyprus’ economy grew 4.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the same period a year earlier, according to a preliminary estimate released by the Statistical Service. Seasonally adjusted data show a 1.4% increase from the previous quarter.

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16 February 2026, 22:51 · Cyprus Mail

Robert Duvall, ‘Tender Mercies’ Oscar winner, dies at 95

Oscar winner Robert Duvall, a versatile actor who made lasting impressions in a range of parts from starring to supporting roles like the napalm-loving colonel of Apocalypse Now or the spectral Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird, has died at age 95, his wife said in a Facebook post.

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16 February 2026, 22:33 · Cyprus Mail

Colombia identifies remains of rebel group priest killed in 1966

The Colombian state entity tasked with finding and identifying more than 135,000 people who have disappeared during the course of the country’s six decades of civil conflict said on Monday it has identified the remains of Camilo Torres, a Catholic priest famous for his membership in the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group and who was killed in combat in the 1960s.

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16 February 2026, 22:22 · Cyprus Mail

Zelenskiy warns of new Russian strikes ahead of Geneva peace talks

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Ukrainian intelligence showed more Russian attacks on energy targets lay ahead and that such strikes made it more difficult to reach an agreement on ending the nearly four-year war.

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16 February 2026, 22:16 · Cyprus Mail

India seizes three Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers, source says

India has seized three US-sanctioned oil tankers linked to Iran this month and stepped up surveillance in its maritime zone to curb illicit trade, a source said on Monday, confirming a post on X by Indian authorities earlier in February that had been deleted.

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16 February 2026, 21:42 · Cyprus Mail

Nigeria says 100 more US military personnel arrive to tackle Islamists

About 100 US military personnel have arrived in Nigeria as Washington scales up an operation to target Islamist insurgents, a Nigerian defence spokesperson said. US President Donald Trump has accused Nigeria of failing to protect Christians from Islamist militants in the northwest.

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16 February 2026, 21:02 · Famagusta Gazette

Private Hospitals in Cyprus Warn of Critical Staff Shortages, Possible Service Disruptions

Private hospitals in Cyprus are operating at a critical threshold due to severe nursing shortages, the head of the Cyprus Association of Private Hospitals (PASIN), Marios Karaiskakis, has warned.

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16 February 2026, 21:00 · Cyprus Mail

Cyprus 14th in EU in road fatalities

Cyprus recorded 44 road fatalities per million inhabitants in 2024 – ranking 14th among EU countries – but had a high proportion of powered two-wheelers and victims aged 18 to 24, according to a European Commission working document made public on Monday.

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16 February 2026, 20:42 · Sigmalive English

Greek historian Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler dies at 99

The iconic historian Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler passed away at the age of 99, leaving behind a rich intellectual legacy. Born in Athens in 1926 to parents from Asia Minor, she followed the path of History from an early age, first at the University of Athens and later in Paris.

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16 February 2026, 20:08 · Cyprus Mail

Turkish Cypriot CMP members call off strike

Turkish Cypriots employed at the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) called off a planned strike on Monday, after receiving their back pay at the last minute. The 50 employees belong to the Ktams trade union, representing civil servants in the north.

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16 February 2026, 20:01 · Cyprus Mail

Erhurman says won’t engage in ‘blame game’

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman declared on Monday he would not engage in a blame game through the press regarding the Cyprus problem despite what he said were some critical statements coming from the Greek Cypriot side.

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16 February 2026, 19:59 · Cyprus Mail

Karavas officials condemn destruction of cultural heritage

The municipality of Karavas condemned on Monday what it called the systematic destruction of historic buildings, calling on the international community to “assume its responsibilities”. In a statement, the municipality expressed outrage at the ongoing demolition of historic buildings in the coastal town in the island’s north.

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16 February 2026, 19:54 · Cyprus Mail

Paphos concert unites tango and classical music

This February has a lot of cultural entertainment to indulge in, from rural festivals to a carnival bonanza. Nestled in between are events that fill the evenings with melodies and soulful creativity.

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16 February 2026, 19:31 · Cyprus Mail

Isotita reports Game Fund for intimidation

Isotita trade union on Monday reported a “direct attempt to silence and intimidate” a Game Fund employee and called on the service to retract instructions to begin an administrative investigation against him.

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16 February 2026, 19:02 · Cyprus Mail

Family of eight left on street awaiting deportation

Homeless families and vulnerable people are living in unbearable conditions, MPs at the House human rights committee heard on Monday.

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16 February 2026, 18:48 · Financial Mirror

Lower US inflation favours Fed rate cut, says deVere chief exec

The latest US inflation data shows the Federal Reserve has room to cut US interest rates, but despite the figures, the central bank is unlikely to do so at its next meeting, according to the CEO of financial advisory giant deVere Group.

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16 February 2026, 18:45 · Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Equality in Science at International Assembly

Cyprus “reaffirms its unwavering commitment” to advancing gender equality in science, technology and innovation as a cornerstone of sustainable development, the country’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Maria Michail, told an international gathering this week.

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16 February 2026, 18:10 · Cyprus Mail

Ethereum price prediction: Key levels ETH traders need to watch and a new crypto aiming for breakout

For traders of the Ethereum asset, the waters ahead are uncertain as the year 2026 progresses. The asset has lost 35% year to date, and $3.2 billion has been removed from ETFs since October 2025.

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16 February 2026, 17:46 · Cyprus Mail

Human trafficking cases now to be handled by justice ministry

The handling of human trafficking cases will be taken away from the deputy migration ministry and given to the justice ministry as a coordinator, following the uproar caused by a Channel 4 video that highlighted the sexual harassment of British women seeking work in Ayia Napa.

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16 February 2026, 17:40 · Cyprus Mail

‘Thousands losing their home through pogrom of foreclosures’

MPs on Monday signaled they will push to introduce additional protections for homeowners facing repossession, with one proposal even calling for a total halt on foreclosures throughout 2026. Lawmakers set mid-April as their goal, as at that time parliament will dissolve ahead of the May legislative elections.

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16 February 2026, 17:30 · Cyprus Mail

Oncology centre set for continued expansion

The Bank of Cyprus Oncology Center is moving forward with major expansion plans, including new operating theatres, a €4.5 million PET/CT scanner and a new branch in Larnaca, but has warned that additional state funding will be required.

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