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Syllouris and Giovanni Acquitted

Majority decision berates Prosecution for leaving out key witnesses without any explanation. The infamous Al Jazeera video that triggered the case was not submitted as evidence and so not taken into account.

ECONOMY

Natural Gas: Countdown to Production from 'Cronos'

At the end of March, on the sidelines of the Egypt Energy Show in Cairo, Eni is expected to announce its final investment decision for the 'Cronos' field. The field is moving into the production phase, with extraction set for 2027.

SOCIAL LENS

An End to Unserved Camera Violations

Police will soon be able to check in real time through checks on the road network and at crossing points whether motorists have any unpaid traffic fines, thereby restoring equal treatment in the enforcement of traffic fines, though rental cars remain an issue.

ECONOMY

A Land Registry of Torment: Waiting Lists Up to 16 Years

State‑owned land has become easy prey for opportunists, who exploit it illegally without sufficient measures being taken to halt the encroachments. Debts of €2.6 million are owed by 10 tenants of state land, according to a revealing report by the Audit Office.

Players & Power

Cyprus President Playing with Fire in Gaza Diplomacy

Cyprus risks its international standing by joining Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza, a controversial initiative tied directly to the US President’s personal agenda.

CULTURE

Renowned Byzantinist Hélène Glykatzi‑Ahrweiler Dies at 99

Hélène Glykatzi‑Ahrweiler, the pioneer scholar, internationally acclaimed Greek historian and Byzantinist, passed away February 16, at the age of 99. She would have celebrated her 100th birthday this August.

NEWSPULSE

Iran Temporarily Closes Strait of Hormuz

GLOBE

|17.02.2026 19:44

Al Hol Camp Mostly Empty After Government Takeover

GLOBE

|17.02.2026 19:35

Cyprus and European Parliament Officials Meet on EU Financial Priorities

POLITICS

|17.02.2026 18:51

Turkish Cypriot Parliament Session Ends Without Vote on Cable Bill

POLITICS

|17.02.2026 18:41

Cyprus Drives EU Pensions, Austria Boosts Defence Spending

ECONOMY

|17.02.2026 17:50

Court Acquits Syllouris and Giovani in ‘Golden Passports’ Case

SOCIAL LENS

|17.02.2026 17:33

Cyprus Police Aid in Arrest and Conviction of Sexual Abuser of Minors in USA

SOCIAL LENS

|17.02.2026 15:00

Increase of Tourists Coming and Cypriots Returning in January

ECONOMY

|17.02.2026 14:30

Tourism Sector Performance 2025: Tight Conditions, Strong Momentum

Hot Spot

|17.02.2026 14:15

Cyprus a Reliable European Fintech Hub

Innovation & Tec...

|17.02.2026 14:05

PODIUM

At the end of March, on the sidelines of the Egypt Energy Show in Cairo, Eni is expected to announce its final investment decision for the 'Cronos' field. The field is moving into the production phase, with extraction set for 2027.

Police will soon be able to check in real time through checks on the road network and at crossing points whether motorists have any unpaid traffic fines, thereby restoring equal treatment in the enforcement of traffic fines, though rental cars remain an issue.

State‑owned land has become easy prey for opportunists, who exploit it illegally without sufficient measures being taken to halt the encroachments. Debts of €2.6 million are owed by 10 tenants of state land, according to a revealing report by the Audit Office.

Cyprus risks its international standing by joining Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza, a controversial initiative tied directly to the US President’s personal agenda.

Hélène Glykatzi‑Ahrweiler, the pioneer scholar, internationally acclaimed Greek historian and Byzantinist, passed away February 16, at the age of 99. She would have celebrated her 100th birthday this August.

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