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Chris Rea, singer of ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, dies at 74

Chris Rea, an English singer-songwriter and guitarist best known for his festive hit “Driving Home For Christmas”, has died aged 74 following a short illness, his family said on Monday. Hailing from Middlesbrough, a port town in northeast England, Rea’s song “Fool (If You Think It’s Over)” from his debut studio album in 1978 was […]

22.12.2025 18:51

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Parliament votes in favour of new teacher evaluation plan

Following months of intense discussions, the new teacher evaluation plan was passed with 29 votes in favour in parliament on Monday. “This is undoubtedly a reform that, at the same time, supports, empowers and develops our teachers, upgrades pedagogical work and ensures better learning outcomes for all children, without exception,” President Nikos Christodoulides said in […]

22.12.2025 18:44

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Best cheap crypto to watch now: One $0.035 new altcoin nears 100% allocation

The broader crypto market has entered a pause. Bitcoin has pulled back from recent highs, Ethereum continues to move sideways, and meme coins that dominated attention earlier in the cycle are losing momentum. When this happens, capital often looks for a new narrative. Traders shift from large, crowded assets toward smaller projects where attention has […]

22.12.2025 18:10

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Christodoulides meets Netanyahu at trilateral summit with Greece

President Nikos Christodoulides, who paid a one-day visit to Jerusalem for the Cyprus-Greece-Israel summit on Monday, has met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog before meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Nethanyahu later in the day. Christodoulides arrived in Israel in the early afternoon and is set to hold a private meeting with Netanyahu. The two leaders […]

22.12.2025 17:51

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Salah focused on Egypt ambition with Liverpool crisis behind him

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has put aside his travails at Liverpool and is focused on Africa Cup of Nations success with his national team, coach Hossam Hassan said on Sunday. Egypt’s talisman is at the tournament in Morocco on the back of a fiery outburst after being dropped by the Premier League champions, but his […]

22.12.2025 17:28

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Car bomb kills Russian general in Moscow

A Russian general was killed by a car bomb in southern Moscow on Monday, Russian investigators said, adding that they suspected Ukrainian special services could have been behind the attack. The bomb exploded under the Kia Sorento car driven by Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Russian General Staff’s army operational training directorate, as […]

22.12.2025 17:24

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ORB Xmas Party 2025: an eve mingling market’s movers and shakers

With yet another distinctive Christmas party, ORB Communications bade farewell to 2025, bringing to a close a year marked by creativity, meaningful collaborations and new challenges. On December 18, 2025, the ORB team welcomed clients, partners and friends to Lost and Found in Nicosia, in a warm and festive atmosphere. As every year, ORB’s Xmas […]

22.12.2025 16:43

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Fine for last of the Greek Cypriots detained in north

The trial against the Greek Cypriot woman arrested in the north, along with four others in July, was completed on Monday after fines amounting to 12,000 and 100,000 Turkish lira (around €240 and €2000) were issued against her. The woman was found guilty of several personal data violations and will face a three-month prison sentence […]

22.12.2025 16:42

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Cyprus economy to grow 3.5 per cent in 2025

Technology, tourism and services to underpin Cyprus GDP growth 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 […]

22.12.2025 16:37

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Hazardous chemical use drops by 47 million tonnes across EU

The European Union’s total production and consumption of chemicals, including both hazardous and non-hazardous materials, has fallen significantly over the last decade, according to Eurostat. Specifically, production has dropped by 15 per cent, while consumption declined by 18 per cent, when compared with 2014. Despite this decade-long downward trend, both production and consumption saw a […]

22.12.2025 16:30

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Royal Apollonia: festive moments in the heart of Limassol

The five-star Royal Apollonia by Louis Hotels, through a series of festive events and refined culinary experiences, has been transformed into a bright and celebratory setting where warmth meets tradition and hospitality. Its specially curated Christmas programme, designed for both children and adults, begins on December 23, 2025, offering daily moments of joy, elegance and […]

22.12.2025 16:25

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Tax reform boosts competitiveness and stability, says Keve

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Monday welcomed parliament’s approval of Cyprus’ long-awaited tax reform. The chamber said the overhaul “marks a historic step” in modernising the country’s tax system and strengthening competitiveness at a time when the economy is seeking sustainable growth and investment. In its statement, Keve said the adoption […]

22.12.2025 16:16

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Christmas bonus: AutoHash introduces a cloud mining plan earning up to $3,828 daily — Mobile mining without professional equipment

Earn up to $3,828 per day mining cryptocurrency — no mining rigs, no technical skills, just a mobile phone. As cloud computing and green-energy mining continue to evolve, AutoHash is transforming how everyday users participate in Bitcoin mining. With high-performance cloud mining plans reaching 1,100 TH/s, AutoHash allows anyone to mine cryptocurrency effortlessly from their […]

22.12.2025 16:00

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From embargoes to strategic partnerships

The recent lifting by the US and Norway of the long-standing arms embargoes on Cyprus is not about weapons. It is about strategy. It is about recognition that Cyprus has become a credible, predictable and dependable security enabler in the turbulent Eastern Mediterranean. These decisions reflect a wider geopolitical realignment long in the making in […]

22.12.2025 15:52

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Character matters for the survival of democracy

The above headline was the subtitle of my column of December 1, 2024. In it, I argued that Donald Trump was unfit for the role of President of the United States. Events over the past week, both at home and abroad, have brought that argument back to mind and prompted further reflection on the role […]

22.12.2025 15:49

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Cyprus business group backs presidency priorities for EU growth and security

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) expressed strong support for the priorities outlined by president Nikos Christodoulides for the upcoming Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The chamber said the agenda presents “a coherent and realistic framework to bolster the European economy and enhance the bloc’s strategic standing“. In its […]

22.12.2025 15:32

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Cyprus joins the ‘literary comeback’

As time feels increasingly fast, digital and disconnected, an older habit is finding new life: reading. Boosted by the influence of BookTok, the rise of book cafés and shared reading rituals, reading is no longer just a solitary pastime. Book clubs, silent reading sessions and book friendly cafés are reshaping how people read and stay […]

22.12.2025 15:31

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How Tanya Romanyukha is helping Cyprus think bigger about tech

Tanya Romanyukha, General Manager of TechIsland and Leader of the Women in Tech Cyprus chapter, has spent the past decade building and connecting tech communities across Ukraine, the US, Europe and the Middle East. Now based in Cyprus, she works at the centre of an ecosystem that TechIsland describes as the island’s largest tech association, […]

22.12.2025 15:30

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Government and central bank discuss overhaul of CBC governance

New bill to modernise Central Bank of Cyprus’ governance moves forward Finance Minister Makis Keravnos and Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides met on Mondayto discuss a draft bill reforming the governance of the CBC. The aim of the bill is to modernise its structure and align it with current economic and institutional […]

22.12.2025 15:14

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Cyprus urged to push business mergers to fix ‘structural weakness’

Cyprus should actively encourage mergers and acquisitions to help overcome the structural weakness of its business landscape and lift the country’s competitiveness, the Cyprus Economy and Competitiveness Council said on Monday. In its statement, the council said the very small size of most Cypriot firms remains a key constraint on growth, noting that around 90 […]

22.12.2025 15:06

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House approves tax reform bills

Parliament approved the long-awaited sweeping tax reform package on Monday, voting through five bills submitted by the government. The legislation, set to take force next month, includes major changes to personal and corporate income taxation, and introduces a series of deductions aimed at households and businesses. The reforms, which passed with a majority, raise the […]

22.12.2025 15:05

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71-year-old woman dies after motorway accident

A 71-year-old woman from Limassol, Sylvia Georgiou Jones, died on Monday from serious injuries sustained in a road accident on the hard shoulder of the Nicosia-Limassol motorway near Skarinou. Police said that at 10.40am, a 64-year-old van driver travelling on the motorway struck and critically injured her under circumstances being investigated. She had parked her […]

22.12.2025 14:59

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Forestry workers implicated in Paphos hare poaching case

Two forestry department employees were implicated among three suspects in an “extremely serious” hare poaching case in Paphos, with the game service accusing staff of exploiting access to restricted areas for repeated violations of wildlife protection laws. Game wardens on a targeted anti-poaching operation in Kouklia and Timi placed an area under surveillance. At around […]

22.12.2025 14:42

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Russia ready to legally confirm that it has no intention of attacking NATO

Russia is ready to confirm in a legal agreement that it has no intention of attacking either the European Union or the U.S.-led NATO military alliance, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Monday, the state RIA news agency reported. MORE TO FOLLOW

22.12.2025 14:42

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