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Red Bull CEO has ‘no doubt’ Max Verstappen finishes career with team

While there has been plenty of doubt about where Max Verstappen will end up before his Formula 1 career is done, Red Bulls CEO Oliver Mintzlaff is less speculative. “I feel there is a huge mutual appreciation and loyalty,” Mintzlaff said to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf about Red Bull’s top driver. “For me there is […]

22.12.2025 10:30

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Morocco overcome early nerves to beat Comoros in Cup of Nations opener

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco overcame a nervy start to beat the Comoros 2-0 in the tournament’s opening game on Sunday after Brahim Diaz and substitute Ayoub El Kaabi scored second-half goals. It was a far from convincing showing, however, from highly fancied Morocco who are 97 places above the small Indian Ocean island […]

22.12.2025 10:19

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New Arla Protein Pudding Vanilla Cookie makes delicious debut

Arla is raising the bar for everyday enjoyment once again, introducing the newest member of its line, the brand new Arla Protein Pudding Vanilla Cookie! The product, already available Cyprus-wide, has shaken up the high-protein snack category, combining balanced nutrition and a delicious taste experience. With a truly irresistible creamy and velvety texture, rich flavour […]

22.12.2025 10:17

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Acclaimed electronic musician wraps Nicosia International Festival events for 2025

The internationally acclaimed artist and electronic music composer Pandelis Diamantides heads to Nicosia this December for a special performance. As part of the Nicosia International Festival 2025, which is in its final days, Diamantides presents a theatrical performance with video projection which will be shown for the first time in Cyprus on Tuesday. Nicosia, get […]

22.12.2025 09:59

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MHV, Marriott to create Parklane Residences under Luxury Collection brand

MHV Mediterranean Hospitality Venture is proud to announce yet another milestone in its exciting journey of excellence, as a new project comes to life, further elevating the luxury hospitality and high-end real-estate scene of Cyprus. Marriott International and MHV are strengthening their relationship by creating Parklane Residences, under The Luxury Collection brand, within the stunning […]

22.12.2025 09:56

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Rotarian goodwill reaches Arodaphnousa families in time for Christmas

Christmas goodwill was on full display on December 19, 2025, with Nicosia Rotarians supporting needy families during the holiday period. In keeping with the season’s spirit of giving, the Nicosia-Aspelia Rotary and Rotaract clubs delivered €1,350-worth of vouchers and over €200-worth of gifts to the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society’s Arodaphnousa Centre. The Nicosia-Aspelia Rotarians’ gifts will […]

22.12.2025 09:39

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Fair rent under the Rent Control Law

The concept of “fair rent” under the Rent Control Law is not synonymous with what each landlord or tenant may subjectively consider a “reasonable” rent. The legislator has set specific criteria and procedures through which the Rent Control Court is called upon to strike a balance – to safeguard a reasonable return on the landlord’s […]

22.12.2025 09:29

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Paphos EOA handling situation after heavy rain and hail

Paphos is on standby, ready to deal with any problems that may arise due to extreme weather conditions, Paphos district government organisation (EOA) president Charalambos Pittokopitis said on Monday. Pittokopitis told the Cyprus News Agency that Paphos EOA crews have been on alert since Saturday, following meteorological department yellow weather warnings. The crews intervened on […]

22.12.2025 08:57

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Orban emerges kingmaker as EU abandons frozen Russian reparations loan, Merz and von der Leyen defeated

European Union leaders claimed victory after agreeing a 90 billion euro ($105 billion) loan to keep Ukraine financially afloat and in the fight against Russia’s invasion for the next two years – but it came at the EU’s own expense rather than Moscow’s frozen assets. The deal has the virtue of being straightforward. The EU […]

22.12.2025 08:41

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Researchers reveal how climate change is shaping decisions to move – or stay put

As climate change becomes a major driver of migration, EU-funded researchers are listening to affected communities to help support fairer policies for those most at risk. By Andrew Dunne Climate change is already reshaping where and how people live, from farming villages to coastal towns. Professor François Gemenne, one of Europe’s foremost specialists on climate […]

22.12.2025 08:40

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Cyprus, Greece, Israel summit to promote energy, defence issues

The leaders of Cyprus, Greece and Israel meet in Jerusalem on Monday, in the framework of the 10th trilateral summit between the two countries, in what President Nikos Christodoulides has said will enhance bilateral relations, particularly in energy, defence, innovation and tourism. Before the session, Christodoulides will hold separate meetings with Israeli President Isaac Herzog […]

22.12.2025 08:39

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Italy crafts lab-grown snacks with fruit residues, plant cells and a 3D printer

Scientists in Italy are developing sweet snacks with lab-grown plant cells and fruit residues, producing a material that a 3D printer can then process into ‘pastries’ with high nutritional content. Italy’s rich culinary traditions may have just gained UNESCO heritage status, but the Nutri3D project by the country’s public research agency ENEA shows scientists are […]

22.12.2025 08:32

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US envoy Witkoff calls Ukraine, Russia talks productive

Talks held between U.S., European and Ukrainian officials over the last three days in Florida aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine focused on aligning positions, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday, calling those meetings and separate talks with Russian negotiators productive. U.S. President Donald Trump has been pressuring Ukraine and Russia to […]

22.12.2025 08:27

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US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela, officials say

The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, officials told Reuters on Sunday, in what would be the second such operation this weekend and the third in less than two weeks if successful. “The United States Coast Guard is in active pursuit of a sanctioned ‘dark fleet’ vessel that […]

22.12.2025 08:21

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Russian and Israeli caught with illegal tobacco

The customs department announced on Monday it had confiscated large amounts of tobacco and e-cigarettes/vapes at Larnaca airport on December 18, found in the luggage of a 29-year-old Russian passenger, holder of an Israeli passport, who arrived on a flight from Russia via Armenia. The haul included 7kg and 210g of nargileh tobacco, 67 e-cigarettes […]

22.12.2025 08:21

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EU posts record €194 billion surplus in services trade

The European Union exported and imported record levels of services in 2024, according to a report from Eurostat. Specifically, EU countries exported services worth €1 568 billion to countries outside the bloc in 2024, representing an increase of 8 per cent compared with 2023. Imports of services from non-EU countries reached €1 374 billion in […]

22.12.2025 08:02

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Busy night for the police

Drugs, gambling, explosives and traffic offences were on the menu for the police on Sunday night. The police announced on Monday that they booked 148 people for traffic offences alone in a total of 400 checks, including drink driving and speeding. Eleven people were arrested overnight for gambling, possession of drugs and explosives, violating a […]

22.12.2025 07:59

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Limassol shop damaged by rocks

A shop window in Limassol was damaged in the early hours of Monday when unknown individuals hurled rocks at it. The police said the incident occurred at around 1.40am, causing damage to the interior as well. The shop belongs to a 30-year-old. Police investigations are ongoing.

22.12.2025 07:46

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Week starts off with rain, storms and snow

The week starts off overcast with fine dust lingering in the atmosphere. Isolated showers and thunderstorms can be expected in the afternoon, as well as sleet or snow in the mountains. Temperatures will reach 18C inland, 20C along the coast and 10C in the highest mountains. Winds will be a northeast to southeast gentle to […]

22.12.2025 07:32

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EU cuts primary energy use to lowest level since 1990

Eurostat has reported that the European Union reduced its primary energy consumption in 2024, bringing it closer to its 2030 efficiency targets and signalling progress that also matters for energy-dependent countries such as Cyprus. According to the statistical office of the EU, primary energy consumption across the bloc reached 1,202 million tonnes of oil equivalent […]

22.12.2025 07:30

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Cyprus bucks sharper EU milk price rises in 2025

Agricultural prices across the European Union rose again in 2025 after a brief dip, according to Eurostat, with Cyprus standing out for recording one of the slowest increases in milk prices, reflecting relative price stability for local consumers and producers. Early estimates suggest that the average price of agricultural goods produced in the EU increased […]

22.12.2025 07:10

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Cyprus economy tracked through new real-time data dashboard

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) has announced the launch of a new Dashboard for Short-Term Economic Indicators, aiming to give the public a clearer and more accessible overview of recent economic developments in the country. The new online tool brings together key economic indicators of Cyprus on a single webpage, responding to growing demand for […]

22.12.2025 07:00

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Cyprus renewable energy share climbs again as EU falls short of 2030 goal

Cyprus continued to increase its share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption, according to Eurostat, highlighting steady progress on the island’s energy transition as the European Union overall struggles to meet its longer-term climate targets. Across the EU, 25.2 per cent of gross final energy consumption came from renewable sources in 2024, marking […]

22.12.2025 06:50

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Cyprus household consumption near EU average in 2024

Cyprus recorded levels of actual individual consumption close to the EU average during 2024, according to Eurostat, reflecting relatively strong household material welfare compared with several other member states. Across the European Union, actual individual consumption per capita ranged widely in 2024, from 72 per cent to 146 per cent of the EU average, which […]

22.12.2025 06:28

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