Filenews 12 February 2026
A serious case of illegal sale of Turkish Cypriot land is being investigated by the investigators of the TAE Limassol, who proceeded to arrest a 66-year-old former community leader. This is a plot that, under the law, is not allowed to be sold, leased, assigned or granted to a third party by its lessee. However, according to a couple complaint, the suspect allegedly received tens of thousands of euros, claiming that he could transfer it to them.
Cyprus Mail 12 February 2026 - by Tom Cleaver
President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday hailed the Council of the European Union’s decision to approve the disbursement of almost €1.2 billion worth of funding for Cyprus’, to be spent on defence.
“We have before us an important financial tool. I am glad that the Republic of Cyprus is among the first member states, and this shows the important work we have done internally,” he said upon his arrival at the day’s informal European leaders’ retreat at the Alden Biesen castle in eastern Belgium.
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11/2/26
ANKIT KUMAR, 25 years old from India, is wanted for facilitating the investigations regarding an ongoing case of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit a felony and transportation of an offensive instrument, which was committed on 9/2/2026, in the Nicosia district.
For the same case, a second 25-year-old man who was wanted was arrested today and taken into custody, pursuant to the court order pending against him.
Anyone who knows anything that may help in locating him is asked to contact the Nicosia Police Station on 22802222, the nearest Police Station or the Citizens' Hotline on 1460.
WOMEN'S DAY FESTIVAL
Lea Women's Wellness & Arts, Tala
8 March - 11am-3pm
Celebrating International Women's Day with a small exclusive Market for ladies only, to enhance the Workshops running throughout the day at the Lea Women's Wellness and Arts Centre
Cyprus Mail 11 February 2026 - by Eleni Philippou
VIMA ART FAIR 2026
The Warehouse by IT Quarter, Limassol
15-17 May
International art fair. www.vima.art
Spring is nearly here and with it, it brings a colourful cultural agenda. At the helm of the local art calendar is the second edition of VIMA Art Fair, which returns to Limassol’s The Warehouse by IT Quarter on May 15 to 17. There is still a while to go, yet preparations are in full swing and the organisers have now announced the details of its curatorial project and the participating global galleries.
Cyprus Mail 12 February 2026 by Souzana Psara
President Nikos Christodoulides has referred back to parliament the law allowing hotels and tourist accommodation to operate for up to five years under a special permit, citing violations of the principles of separation of powers, legality and equality.
According to Stockwatch, which cited a letter dated February 9, the president asked the House of Representatives to reconsider the Regulation of the Establishment and Operation of Hotels and Tourist Accommodations (Amendment) Law of 2026.