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Tepak and Cyprus Water Association sign cooperation protocol

The Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) and the Cyprus Water Association (KYS) have signed a cooperation protocol aimed at expanding their scientific, technical and research collaboration, an annoucement said on Sunday. According to an announcement, the agreement covers joint scientific, technical and educational events and activities related to water management, environmental protection and sustainable development. […]

21.12.2025 11:20

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Police probe attempted murder in Limassol

Police on Sunday are investigating a case of attempted murder in Limassol, with a 36-year-old man reported as the victim. According to police, the incident occurred shortly after 7pm on Saturday on Anexartisias street, a busy area at the time. The man was reportedly attacked by a group of individuals while standing outside a café. […]

21.12.2025 11:10

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Yellow weather warning issued for isolated storms

The met office has issued a yellow weather warning for isolated thunderstorms on Sunday. According to an official announcement, the warning will be in effect from 11am until 8pm. Isolated storms are expected to initially affect western, northern and southern areas, before spreading to other parts of the island later in the day. Rainfall intensity […]

21.12.2025 10:55

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Kremlin says chances of peace not improved by European and Ukrainian changes to US proposals

Russian President Vladimir Putin’stop foreign policy aide said on Sunday that he was sure the chances of peace in Ukraine were not improved by changes to U.S. proposals made by the Europeans and Ukraine, Interfax news agency reported. “This is not a forecast,” Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters. “I am sure that […]

21.12.2025 10:50

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Turkey backs UN Cyprus process but reiterates two-state position

Turkey has expressed support for the United Nations-led process on the Cyprus issue, while reiterating that a two-state solution remains, in Ankara’s view, the most realistic approach, reports said on Sunday. According to diplomatic sources cited by Turkish news agency ANKA, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan made the remarks during a meeting on Thursday with […]

21.12.2025 10:45

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Australia honours Bondi Beach attack victims as PM orders safety review

Australia on Sunday was honouring victims of a gun attack a week earlier on a seaside Hanukkah celebration, as the prime minister announced a review of the country’s law enforcement and intelligence agencies. The nation was marking a day of reflection to honour the 15 people killed and the dozens wounded in the attack by […]

21.12.2025 10:30

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President to present Cyprus EU Council presidency program

President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday will present the work program of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU. The presentation will take place during an event at the Lefkara Conference Centre, in Lefkara village, and will begin at 10:30 am. The village is located at the foot of the Troodos Mountains in the southeastern region, […]

21.12.2025 10:21

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Nine killed, 10 injured in South Africa shooting, police hunt for suspects

Nine people were killed and 10 wounded in an early morning shooting in a township south-west of Johannesburg and authorities have launched a manhunt for the suspects, the South African Police Service said on Sunday. The incident occurred just before 1 a.m. local time (2300 GMT) at a licensed tavern in Johannesburg’s Bekkersdal township, the […]

21.12.2025 10:20

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US Epstein files full of famous names, but not Trump’s

The thousands of documents released by the U.S. Justice Department related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were filled with the names of some of the world’s most famous people, including former President Bill Clinton, but there was one notable exception: President Donald Trump. The department released only a partial tranche of the […]

21.12.2025 10:10

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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting December 15: Eurogate Limassol is preparing to expand storage capacity at its Container Terminal by demolishing one of two warehouses that pre-date the port’s privatisation, a move that Chief Operating Officer Alexandros Dimitriadis said is intended to ease operational pressure and support continued […]

21.12.2025 09:00

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What is Cyprus’ soundtrack?

On an island that’s never quiet for long, these sounds might be the best Cyprus is never quiet for long. There’s barking dogs, screaming neighbours, constant construction. But this is about an altogether nicer sound – and one that’s actually really good for you: music. From summer weddings where the laouto plays until dawn, to […]

21.12.2025 09:00

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BBC lawsuit could sink US special relationship

Defamation is a niche branch of the law for the rich and powerful but the $5 billion claim by President Trump against the BBC for defaming him is off the scale. As his fellow New Yorker and former tennis champion, John McEnroe, would say: “you cannot be serious.” The BBC spliced two clips from opposite […]

21.12.2025 09:00

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Tales from the Cofeeshop: Life at Versailles, Kyproulla edition

THE PRESIDENTIAL palace would be more aptly named the Palace of Versailles if you consider the number of courtiers it has on its payroll with fancy titles. In total some 140 people work at the palace, but this also includes menials such as five ‘class A’ waiters, three domestic helpers, five office cleaners, seven gardeners, […]

21.12.2025 08:30

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Euro area trade surplus hits €18.40 billion in October

The euro area recorded a trade in goods surplus of €18.40 billion with the rest of the world in October 2025, according to Eurostat. This is significantly higher than the €7.10 billion surplus recorded in the corresponding month of 2024, driven by increased exports and a drop in imports. Euro area exports of goods to […]

21.12.2025 08:30

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Our View: A mild tax reform backed by a comfortable majority

Unless something totally out of the ordinary happens on Monday the legislature will approve the government’s tax reform package, as the three parties supporting it have a majority. After a meeting of Finance Minister Makis Keravnos, with representatives of Diko, Dipa and Disy, at which he agreed to several changes suggested, the most important being […]

21.12.2025 08:00

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Turkish banks face another tough year amid credit curbs

Garanti Bank (GARAN.IS) expects another tough year for Turkish lenders in 2026, with growth likely to remain constrained as authorities keep most credit restrictions in place to tame inflation, CEO Mahmut Akten told Reuters. The cautious outlook from Garanti, Turkey’s second largest private bank by assets, suggests little near term relief for a sector hit hard by […]

21.12.2025 07:00

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Retirement dream unravels in Cyprus property maze

It’s all fun and games until you need the official documents. This is what a couple from the UK, visiting the island every year since 1981, found out when they bought property in Cyprus. Carefree holidays on an island they came to love were suddenly replaced by the dismay, disappointment, frustration and stress of endlessly […]

21.12.2025 04:24

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Turkey: Cyprus-Greece-Israel cooperation not a threat

The trilateral cooperation between Cyprus, Greece and Israel does not constitute a threat to Turkey, Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler said on Saturday, warning however that Ankara would take “necessary measures” if Israel were to install an air defence system on Aegean islands. “The fact that Greece, Israel and the Greek Cypriot administration of southern […]

20.12.2025 20:11

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A women-led Sunday market in Kalavasos

The women of the Kalavasos area are coming together this holiday season to create a marketplace brimming with solidarity, creativity and sustainability. Designers, artists, painters, healers and community weavers join forces this Sunday for the Festive Makers Market in Kalavasos, from 12pm to 6pm. Each woman participating will showcase their handmade creations, offering unique festive […]

20.12.2025 19:08

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Haaland propels Man City to top with double against West Ham

Manchester City climbed back to the top of the table with a ruthless 3-0 dismantling of West Ham United on Saturday, as Erling Haaland bagged a double to top Cristiano Ronaldo’s Premier League goals tally in less than half the time. Pep Guardiola’s men have 37 points after 17 games, while Arsenal, with 36 points, […]

20.12.2025 19:01

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US interdicting, seizing vessel off Venezuelan coast, officials say

The United States is interdicting and seizing a vessel off the coast of Venezuela in international waters, three US officials told Reuters on Saturday, a move which comes just days after US President Donald Trump announced a “blockade” of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. The officials, who were speaking on the condition […]

20.12.2025 18:48

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What crypto to buy in December? Investors are pulling from ETH for this DeFi crypto

December will mark a decisive moment for crypto investors searching for the next big opportunity. While Ethereum has long dominated the market, attention will shift toward a project with real utility and strong growth potential. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) will emerge as the next crypto to explode, combining innovative lending models with tangible earning opportunities. Analysts […]

20.12.2025 18:10

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Little Heroes Foundation holds charity swim for children with cancer

The Little Heroes Foundation held its ninth charity swimming event for children suffering from cancer on Saturday in Limassol. Participants swam a 1.5-kilometre route, finishing at the pier of the old Limassol port near the Marina. Police also took part in the event, with Police Chief Themistos Arnaoutis officially starting the swim. Following the swim, […]

20.12.2025 18:03

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Paphos announces neighbourhood Christmas events and ‘Love Bus’

The municipality of Paphos on Saturday announced a series of Christmas events across the city’s neighbourhoods, including a special “Love Bus” offering free rides to residents. In the days leading up to Christmas and continuing into the new year, the municipality has organised music and dance performances, film screenings and public gatherings, aiming to “bring […]

20.12.2025 17:40

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