What people overthink about hiking in Austria, and what actually matters
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What people overthink about hiking in Austria, and what actually matters

Many assume they need detailed planning, precise itineraries, and a careful strategy to “do it right.” In reality, most of that mental effort is unnecessary. Hiking in Austria works because the system absorbs mistakes, indecision, and changes of plan without punishing you for them. What matters is much simpler than people think, and what people […]

19.01.2026 15:25
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Why the Dolomites are less complicated than they appear
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Why the Dolomites are less complicated than they appear

But once you arrive and step onto the trails, the experience quickly proves otherwise. The region is built around a practical, well-structured system that supports hikers at every level. The scenery may be dramatic, but the walking itself is clear, manageable, and far less complicated than many people expect. Here is a realistic look at […]

19.01.2026 15:19
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Eurobank repurchases over 1.9 million shares in latest buyback round
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Eurobank repurchases over 1.9 million shares in latest buyback round

Eurobank S.A. repurchased 1,924,116 of its own shares on the Athens Stock Exchange between January 12, 2026 and January 16, 2026, as part of its ongoing Share Buyback Programme, the bank announced on Monday. The programme, approved by the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on October 22, 2025, continues the previous buyback of Eurobank Holdings […]

19.01.2026 15:12
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Old calendarists mark Epiphany in Zygi
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Old calendarists mark Epiphany in Zygi

Old calendarists in Cyprus marked Epiphany on Monday with the traditional blessing of the waters at Zygi harbour in Larnaca. The ceremony was led by Bishop Yerasimos of Kition and drew clergy, youth groups and hundreds of old calendarists from across Cyprus. Epiphany commemorates the baptism of Christ and is traditionally marked by the casting […]

19.01.2026 14:54
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President, foreign minister express sorrow over Spanish train collision
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President, foreign minister express sorrow over Spanish train collision

Cyprus’ president and foreign minister on Monday expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with Spain after a deadly collision between two high speed trains in the southern province of Cordoba killed at least 39 people and injured more than 150. President Nikos Christodoulides said he was “deeply saddened by the tragedy near Adamuz”, extending heartfelt condolences […]

19.01.2026 14:46
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Fewer Cypriot students combine work and study compared to EU peers
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Fewer Cypriot students combine work and study compared to EU peers

Cyprus recorded lower participation of young people in employment during formal education than the European Union average in 2024, according to a Eurostat report utilising comparative data on labour status among those aged 15 to 29. In Cyprus, 17.9 per cent of young people in formal education were employed, while 3.3 per cent were unemployed […]

19.01.2026 14:42
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Dozens missing after massive Karachi mall fire, 19 killed
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Dozens missing after massive Karachi mall fire, 19 killed

Pakistani firefighters began pulling bodies from the smouldering remains of a sprawling Karachi shopping mall on Monday where more than 60 people were still missing after a massive fire that killed at least 19 people. The fire started late on Saturday at Gul Plaza, which houses 1,200 shops in a multi-storey complex spread across an […]

19.01.2026 14:36
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Larnaca mayor, parties demand action on organised crime
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Larnaca mayor, parties demand action on organised crime

Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras led the outrage on Monday after a mass brawl which saw weapons drawn and shots fired took place in the town’s centre on Saturday, with political parties calling on the government to take action on organised crime. Vyras told television channel Ant1 that he has “been concerned about developments surrounding organised […]

19.01.2026 14:34
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Cyprus investment funds sector aims for qualitative growth in 2026
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Cyprus investment funds sector aims for qualitative growth in 2026

Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) president Maria Panayiotou on Monday released a statement setting out the organisation’s priorities for 2026. Panayiotou pointed to quality growth “in an environment of heightened regulatory requirements, technological transformation and intensifying international competition”. She explained that in recent years Cyprus “has not limited itself to creating an institutional framework to […]

19.01.2026 14:22
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Cyprus consumer prices rise marginally in December
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Cyprus consumer prices rise marginally in December

Inflation in Cyprus remained subdued in December 2025, with the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices showing only marginal annual growth and a monthly decline, according to the state statistical service (Cystat). According to the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices for December 2025, consumer prices rose by 0.1 per cent compared with December 2024, while recording […]

19.01.2026 14:05
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Large colony of rare bats spotted in Troodos cave
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Large colony of rare bats spotted in Troodos cave

A large colony of rare bats has been discovered in Troodos cave, the Forestry Department said on Monday. In a post on Facebook, the department said the discovery of the Rhinolophus Euryale bats in Troodos’ national forest park during the winter season “sends optimistic messages regarding the survival of the specific species on our island”. […]

19.01.2026 14:02
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Three charged after clashes following Apoel-Apollon match
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Three charged after clashes following Apoel-Apollon match

Three people were charged on Monday in connection with violence that broke out following Sunday’s Apollon v Apoel football match at Limassol’s Alphamega stadium. Two Apoel supporters, aged 23 and 25, were arrested after clashes outside the stadium and appeared in court on Monday. They were charged in writing and released pending trial. The court […]

19.01.2026 13:53
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Israel and UK lead Cyprus tourism surge in December
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Israel and UK lead Cyprus tourism surge in December

Cyprus record a sharp rise in tourist arrivals in December 2025, driven primarily by visitors from Israel and the United Kingdom, according to data released on Monday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Tourist arrivals reached 156,959 in December 2025, up from 133,063 a year earlier, marking an 18.0 per cent increase and confirming a […]

19.01.2026 13:49
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Man remanded for eight days over attempted murder
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Man remanded for eight days over attempted murder

A 33-year-old man was remanded in custody for eight days by the Larnaca district court on Monday for the attempted murder of another man in Tersefanou. The suspect faces charges of attempted murder, acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm, burglary, assault and psychological harassment. Police said they were alerted at around 7.15am by a […]

19.01.2026 13:37
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Movie trivia to blow your mind
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Movie trivia to blow your mind

It has been scientifically proven that it is impossible for Lord of the Rings fans to watch the scene where Aragorn kicks the orc helmet without declaring to anyone within shouting distance that Viggo Mortensen actually broke his toe. Film fans just looooooove their fun facts and their behind-the-scenes trivia! So, here’s some more that […]

19.01.2026 13:30
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Christodoulides to address European Parliament
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Christodoulides to address European Parliament

President Nikos Christodoulides is to address the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday, outlining the Cypriot government’s priorities for its six-month term as the holder of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency. On Monday, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said that Christodoulides’ speech “will be based on the European responsibility assumed by the Republic […]

19.01.2026 12:49
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Cyprus heralds one million kilograms of batteries recycled
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Cyprus heralds one million kilograms of batteries recycled

More than one million kilograms of batteries have been recycled in Cyprus since 2009, according to figures released by the Cyprus waste management association on Monday. The organisation said total collections have reached 1,021,719 kilograms since it began operating, marking a milestone in efforts to divert hazardous waste from landfills. In 2025 alone, 91,111 kilograms […]

19.01.2026 12:33
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First lady is ‘attempting to silence and intimidate’ online activist, lawyer says
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First lady is ‘attempting to silence and intimidate’ online activist, lawyer says

First lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides’ demands that online activist Nicoletta Tsikkinis take down social media posts about her is “an attempt to silence and intimidate a critical voice”, Tsikkinis’ lawyer Pambos Ioannides said on Monday. He told the Cyprus News Agency that he will respond to the first lady’s letter and “provide a detailed explanation”, […]

19.01.2026 12:29
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Police chief meets Europol official as Cyprus advances reform agenda
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Police chief meets Europol official as Cyprus advances reform agenda

The leadership of Cyprus’ police and the European Union agency for law enforcement (Europol) convened on Monday, underscoring Cyprus’ push to strengthen cooperation with European partners as it modernises its response to serious and organised crime. The day’s meeting brought together police chief Themistos Arnaoutis and Borja Barbosa de Miquel, secretary of the Europol management […]

19.01.2026 12:08
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Iran to consider lifting internet ban; state TV hacked
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Iran to consider lifting internet ban; state TV hacked

Iran may lift its internet blackout in a few days, a senior parliament member said on Monday, after authorities shut communications while they used massive force to crush protests in the worst domestic unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. In the latest sign of weakness in the authorities’ control, state television appeared to be hacked […]

19.01.2026 11:56
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Ayia Napa aims for year-round tourism with winter swimming festival
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Ayia Napa aims for year-round tourism with winter swimming festival

Ayia Napa is using international festivals that promote its hospitality and landscape to establish itself as a year-round destination, according to Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou. Addressing the 3rd Ayia Napa International Winter Swimming Festival at Makronissos beach, Ioannou described the event as a well-established fixture in the municipality’s sporting and cultural calendar. He said its […]

19.01.2026 11:54
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PizzaExpress Cyprus ranked second worldwide for record dough balls sales
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PizzaExpress Cyprus ranked second worldwide for record dough balls sales

PizzaExpress Cyprus has once again proven its excellence on the global stage, proudly securing second place worldwide among all PizzaExpress franchises for record-breaking sales of the limited-edition Dough Balls over October–November 2025. This outstanding achievement highlights the continued passion and loyalty of PizzaExpress Cyprus customers, as well as the dedication of its teams across the […]

19.01.2026 11:49
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Cyprus housing lender plans NPL sale as part of new strategy
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Cyprus housing lender plans NPL sale as part of new strategy

The Cyprus Housing Finance Corporation (HFO) is expected to become fully independent from state-owned Cyprus asset management company Kedipes by the summer of 2026, according to its general director Christoforos Kaplanis. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), he also said that the organisation’s broader technological upgrade is due for completion within 2027. At the […]

19.01.2026 11:45
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