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What to do this Christmas Day?

Perhaps that seems like an unnecessary question. What else is there to do on Christmas Day than indulge in a big family feast, pull Christmas crackers and open presents? Well, there is more to this Christmas in Cyprus as several events are happening throughout the day. So, whether you have big plans or none at […]

23.12.2025 10:00

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Australian state set to pass tougher gun, hate speech laws after Bondi attack

Australia’s most populous state is set to pass tougher gun laws, ban the display of terrorist symbols and curb protests in an emergency sitting following the Bondi mass shooting, as authorities stepped up their response to the antisemitic attack. The terrorism and other legislation amendment bill is expected to clear the upper house of the […]

23.12.2025 09:15

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Cypriot oncologist among 100 most influential worldwide

Professor Loizos G Loizou has been included in the list of the 100 most influential people in oncology, by international oncology media outlet OncoDaily. The acknowledgement comes after years of work and contribution to child oncology, as well as his international collaborations and promoting healthcare for all equally, Elpida foundation – a charity organisation for […]

23.12.2025 08:59

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Christmas Eve market closure prompts CySEC fund decision

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has announced that the redemption of units in certain collective investment schemes will be suspended on December 24, 2025, citing market conditions and the need to protect investors in Cyprus and abroad. The decision applies to UCITS and alternative investment funds that hold assets in transferable securities listed […]

23.12.2025 08:30

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Eurobank updates on buybacks and key shareholder positions

Eurobank has announced recent share buyback activity and changes in its shareholder structure following corporate actions, outlining developments affecting its capital and voting rights. The bank said it acquired 1.760.945 own shares on the Athens Stock Exchange between December 15, 2025 and December 19, 2025 as part of its approved share buyback programme, which was […]

23.12.2025 08:02

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Cyprus-Greece-Israel to wrap up pending issues, Israel seeks to improve image in EU

Cyprus, Greece and Israel pointed out the need to wrap up pending issues, including natural gas and the Great Sea Interconnector, and to address Turkey’s actions in the region, sources said late on Monday, following a trilateral summit in Jerusalem. The meeting, attended by President Nikos Christodoulides and the prime ministers of Greece and Israel, […]

23.12.2025 07:54

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Russia launches air attack on Kyiv after latest peace talks end

Russia launched an early morning air attack on Kyiv on Tuesday, Ukrainian military said, just days after a U.S.-led round of peace talks in Miami ended on Sunday. “Air defence forces are working to eliminate the threat in the sky over the capital,” the Kyiv military administration said on Telegram, urging residents to remain in […]

23.12.2025 07:52

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Central bank raises capital buffers for Cyprus systemic banks

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has announced that it identified three credit institutions as Other Systemically Important Institutions for 2025 and increased their capital buffer requirements to strengthen the resilience of the domestic financial system. The decision followed the annual review of credit institutions falling under the O-SII definition, which assesses systemic importance and […]

23.12.2025 07:42

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Cyprus Business Now: presidency, CBC, tax reform, GDP growth, bankers

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Monday published its December 2025 macroeconomic forecasts, outlining expected growth, inflation and labour market trends in Cyprus through 2028 in order to assess the outlook for the domestic economy. The central bank said gross domestic product (GDP) growth in Cyprus is forecast to reach 3.5 per cent in 2025, […]

23.12.2025 07:30

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Heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail and snow

Heavy thunderstorms continue into Tuesday, with a yellow weather warning in place until 9am. The meteorological department said isolated heavy thunderstorms would in some cases be accompanied by hailstones and the precipitation rate was likely to exceed 35mm per hour. Snow and sleet are possible during the day in the highest mountains, while fine dust […]

23.12.2025 07:14

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Cyprus records lowest housing overcrowding rate in EU

Cyprus recorded the lowest rate of housing overcrowding in the European Union during 2024, according to Eurostat, highlighting the country’s comparatively favourable living conditions within the bloc. The figures showed that 16.9 per cent of people across the European Union lived in overcrowded households in 2024, marking a slight decline from 18.1 per cent in […]

23.12.2025 06:30

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Wizz Air outlines winter ski routes from Larnaca

Wizz Air this week outlined its winter season route options from Larnaca, detailing destinations that provide access to ski resorts across Europe and neighbouring regions as the airline continues its seasonal schedule through the Christmas and winter period. The low-cost carrier said it will operate several weekly connections from Larnaca to cities that serve as […]

23.12.2025 06:00

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Pioneer Maroula Violari Iakovidou honoured for 70 years in journalism

An event honouring Maroula Violari Iakovidou, Cyprus’ first female professional journalist, for her 70 years of service to journalism was held on Monday at the Journalists’ House in Nicosia. Addressing the event, the president of the Cyprus Journalists’ Union (ESK) Georgos Frangou described Violari Iakovidou as a leading figure in Cypriot journalism. “Maroula Violari Iakovidou […]

23.12.2025 04:25

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Our View: New report highlights lamentable public transport

In the Fiscal Council’s 2025 report released a few days ago, there was a short but damning comment relating to the transport ministry’s 2026 budget and its planning up to 2028 vis-à-vis public transport. It said: “The spending priority does not favour long-term solutions to worsening problems. For example, in transportation, spending continues to expand […]

23.12.2025 04:20

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Corruption charges spark protests against Albanian government

Protesters in Tirana hurled petrol bombs at the government building housing Prime Minister Edi Rama’s office on Monday, demanding the government’s resignation after prosecutors indicted the deputy prime minister for alleged corruption. Political tensions in Albania have escalated in recent weeks after the accusations were made against Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku. Along with several […]

22.12.2025 22:47

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Trump pulls 30 envoys in ‘America First’ push

The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 ambassadors and other senior career diplomats to ensure embassies reflect its “America First” priorities, a move critics said would weaken US credibility abroad. The State Department declined to provide a list of the diplomats being recalled. A senior department official said on Monday the move was “a standard […]

22.12.2025 22:29

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Six British men charged with over 60 sexual offences against woman

Six British men, including a woman’s former husband, were charged with more than 60 sexual offences against her over 13 years, UK prosecutors said on Monday. Philip Young, 49, faces 56 charges, including multiple counts of rape, administering a substance with intent to stupefy or overpower to allow sexual activity, and voyeurism, the Crown Prosecution […]

22.12.2025 22:21

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Netanyahu to discuss Iran, next phase of Gaza plan with Trump

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he will discuss Iran’s nuclear activities during his visit next week with US President Donald Trump. Speaking at a joint press conference with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said Israel was aware Iran had been conducting “exercises” recently, without elaborating. […]

22.12.2025 21:49

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Road safety campaign to be launched for Christmas period

The Road Safety Council on Monday announced the launch of a road safety campaign, reminding the public to pay particular attention to using seatbelts, avoid drunk driving and speeding during the holidays. The campaign was deemed necessary by the transport department, saying Cyprus faced serious challenges in regard to road safety, calling for increased awareness […]

22.12.2025 21:42

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At least two civilians killed in Aleppo violence as Syrian government, SDF trade blame

At least two civilians were killed and several wounded in a wave of attacks in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on Monday, with government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces trading blame for the deaths. State news agency SANA, citing Aleppo’s health directorate, said the civilians were killed in shelling by the SDF […]

22.12.2025 21:15

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‘No division’ over Great Sea Interconnector

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Monday dismissed suggestions of dissension inside the government regarding the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) project, after the leader of the Diko party accused the government of double-speak. Earlier, the head of the Diko party Nicholas Papadopoulos had said the government was speaking with a ‘forked tongue’ about the GSI – […]

22.12.2025 19:43

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What to see, do and taste at Omodos Christmas Market

This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December, Omodos community council presents its very own Omodos Christmas Market – a-three-day fiesta of music, food, crafts and festive delights. Held at the Community Park, the event will host a rich cultural programme to entertain visitors across the three days, a market with local treats and creations and Christmas […]

22.12.2025 19:38

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Portugal’s far-right leader ordered to remove posters targeting Roma community

The leader of Portugal’s far-right Chega party was ordered to remove street posters for his presidential campaign attacking the Roma community, after a Lisbon court ruled they were discriminatory and could incite hatred. Judge Ana Barao said the poster “attacks an ethnic minority,” and she gave Andre Ventura 24 hours to remove them or face […]

22.12.2025 19:37

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Man scammed in crypto scheme

Police said on Monday they are investigating a new case of apparent online fraud, after a man from Paphos claimed to have been scammed out of nearly €30,000 in a cryptocurrency investment scheme. The man, aged 40, told police that in November he had communicated on an online platform with a person unknown to him, […]

22.12.2025 19:29

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