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Ghosts of Christmas past

Scrooge’s ghosts terrified him; I love mine. First, Bridget, my mother, and Aunt Emma, a child waking very early on Christmas morning finding gifts from Daddy na Nollaig (Santa). The excitement of tearing wrapping paper, joy uncovered. Breakfast, then Mass, home to the aroma of something wonderful in the oven. People coming and going, cousins […]

24.12.2025 16:00

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She entered IT as an ‘experiment’. She stayed as a leader

A little over five years ago, Antonina Zinovenko, now manager of art department at Wargaming, stepped away from media and advertising and into IT, carrying no technical background whatsoever, only her organisational strength, communication skills, an ability to multitask and the management experience she had gathered in a completely different industry. As she recalled, “When […]

24.12.2025 15:30

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Restaurant review: The art of restraint in fusion cooking

It’s a beautiful winter day. The sun is out under a cloudless sky, yet a chilly wind cuts through it all. The season has truly turned. And what better way to mark the change than with a brand-new eatery in the capital? At the time of writing, Sannae has been open for just over a […]

24.12.2025 15:25

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Russia remains top foreign investment source for Cyprus despite sharp decline

Foreign direct investment in Cyprus totalled €365.07 billion in 2024, with Russia remaining the largest single source despite a sharp decline, according to data on inward investment positions published on Wednesday by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The central bank said €83.46 billion of the total stock of inward foreign direct investment originated from […]

24.12.2025 15:15

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Last two Greek Cypriots held in north return home

The last two Greek Cypriots who had been held in the north since July returned home late on Tuesday, bringing to an end the case of all five previously detained. The couple had been detained for five months after being arrested on July 19 alongside three other Greek Cypriots.  Their return follows the release of […]

24.12.2025 14:11

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Man in ICU after Limassol police incident involving weapons and drugs

A 31-year-old man is in intensive care after a late-night police incident in Limassol, during which an officer was injured and weapons, ammunition and drugs were found in a vehicle. Police were called to reports of disturbance in an open area of Limassol shortly after midnight on Tuesday night, according to an official police statement. […]

24.12.2025 13:57

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Nicosia’s festive programme draws strong public support

Nicosia’s Christmas celebrations have drawn large crowds, with the city’s festive programme receiving positive feedback from residents and visitors alike. The events, organised by Nicosia municipality under the title “Christmas in the Capital!”, began on November 23, with the lighting of the Christmas tree in Eleftheria square. The opening featured a concert by Stavento and […]

24.12.2025 13:52

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Cyprus tax reform expected to bolster foreign investment climate

Invest Cyprus described parliament’s approval of the tax reform as a very positive development, saying it closes an important, if not the most important, chapter for business and foreign investment in Cyprus. With the reform passed this week, the organisation said “Cyprus’ attractive investment environment is being maintained and further strengthened”, supported by a competitive […]

24.12.2025 13:49

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Free wine for all at this village event

Kathikas village’s central square will fill with wine lovers and winemakers on December 26 and 27 as a unique Christmas Wine Celebration takes place. Two evening full of aroma, tradition and fine wine await for the final Friday and Saturday of 2025 as three local wineries share their creations. From 4pm to 8.30pm, the square […]

24.12.2025 13:44

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Putin briefed on US proposals for Ukraine peace plan, Kremlin refuses to discuss its reaction

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been briefed about contacts with President Donald Trump’s envoys on U.S. proposals for a possible Ukrainian peace deal and Moscow will now formulate its position, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. Trump, who says he wants to be remembered as a peacemaker, has repeatedly complained that ending the Ukraine war – […]

24.12.2025 12:34

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Archbishop decries federal solution to Cyprob as ‘national euthanasia’

Archbishop Georgios warned against any settlement of the Cyprus problem that he says would threaten the “future of Hellenism on the island”, provocatively describing certain proposals as amounting to “national euthanasia”. In his Christmas circular, the primate said the Greek Cypriot side must make clear it will not accept a settlement that undermines its survival. […]

24.12.2025 12:32

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Limassol stabbing victim out of danger as police hunt suspects

A 36-year-old Syrian man who was stabbed during an attack last weekend is now out of danger and has regained consciousness, police said on Wednesday. Officers say the man is being treated in a private hospital and was expected to give a statement to investigators later today. The attempted murder happened shortly after 7pm on […]

24.12.2025 12:12

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Cyprus innovation on the rise: Broadening participation and opportunity

By Marilena Paraskeva Marilena Paraskeva is Head of Funding Programmes at the Research & Innovation Foundation Cyprus is steadily strengthening its position as a regional hub for research and innovation. The Research & Innovation Foundation (RIF) has been at the heart of this transformation, providing businesses and researchers with the resources and guidance needed to […]

24.12.2025 12:10

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Bank employees union approves new collective agreement until 2027

The general assemblies of the members of the Cyprus Union of Bank Employees (Etyk) have approved the renewal of the collective agreement for the years 2023-2027, with a majority vote of 97.61 per cent. According to an announcement, members were fully briefed on the content of the agreement and were given the opportunity to request […]

24.12.2025 12:00

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Zelenskiy seeks meeting with Trump to hammer out issue of territory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for a meeting with Donald Trump to hammer out the most sensitive issues in a future peace deal with Russia, such as control of territory, following the latest round of US-Ukrainian talks. In remarks to reporters released by his office on Wednesday, Zelenskiy said Ukrainian and US delegations had inched […]

24.12.2025 11:57

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Tax overhaul to boost Cyprus’ tech sector, says TechIsland

TechIsland welcomed the adoption of the tax reform by the House of Representatives, saying it concludes an extensive institutional process aimed at modernising Cyprus’s tax framework. In a statement, the association said it acknowledged “the importance of the dialogue that preceded the legislative process and the opportunity provided to social and productive stakeholders to submit […]

24.12.2025 11:57

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Minimum wage hike splits employers and unions

The government’s decision to raise the national minimum wage to €1,088 per month, has drawn strong and conflicting reactions from employers’ organisations and trade unions. The increase was approved by the council of ministers on Tuesday, following a proposal by the ministry of labour and social insurance. Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said the decision was […]

24.12.2025 11:46

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Fire damages two parked lorries in Alethriko

The cause of a fire that damaged two parked lorries in the Alethriko area is under investigation, police said on Wednesday. The fires broke out on Tuesday evening between 7pm and 8pm. Both vehicles were stationary and were not in use at the time. One lorry was parked in an open field. The second was […]

24.12.2025 11:29

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Police issue 155 traffic complaints in overnight checks

Police issued 155 traffic complaints during more than 600 checks carried out on Tuesday night, according to a statement. The targeted operations were conducted in high-crime areas, supported by patrols, interventions and information-sharing with other authorities, with the aim of preventing and suppressing crime. Of the offences recorded, 12 involved driving under the influence of […]

24.12.2025 11:17

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Eurobank spreads smiles, delivers hope to kids at Makarios Hospital

Joy, good wishes, and hope filled the corridors of Makarios Hospital during Father Christmas’ visit. The visit took place with the support of Eurobank as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility programme, distributing gifts to 110 children currently hospitalised and reminding them that even in the most difficult times, wishes can come true. The visit […]

24.12.2025 10:43

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Martha Stewart joins Snoop Dogg as Swansea minority co-owner

American businesswoman and television personality Martha Stewart has joined Swansea City as a co-owner, the Welsh soccer club announced on Tuesday. Lifestyle expert Stewart, the first female self-made billionaire in the United States, was in attendance as a guest for Swansea’s 2-1 Championship win over Wrexham last Friday. “We are very excited to welcome Martha […]

24.12.2025 10:24

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Lidl Cyprus offers €100,000 to the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society with the valuable support of its customers

For yet another year, Lidl Cyprus joined forces with the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society, proving that the most precious gifts do not fit in boxes. Lidl Cyprus has successfully completed its 2025 Christmas initiative, once again reaffirming its commitment to supporting our vulnerable fellow human beings. From December 5 to 21, with every scan of the […]

24.12.2025 10:18

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Cyprus weather: Showers to favour west and mountain regions through Saturday

Cyprus is set for a period of unsettled but generally mild winter weather from today through Saturday, December 27, with rainfall most frequent and locally heavier in western and mountainous areas of the island. Today is expected to be cloudy to partly cloudy, with scattered showers developing at intervals, particularly across western districts such as […]

24.12.2025 09:01

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US targets former EU commissioner, activists with visa bans over alleged censorship

The Trump administration on Tuesday imposed visa bans on a former European Union commissioner and anti-disinformation campaigners it says were involved in censoring U.S. social media platforms, in the latest move in a campaign aimed at European rules that U.S. officials say go beyond legitimate regulation. Trump officials have ordered U.S. diplomats to build opposition […]

24.12.2025 08:20

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