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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 13:24

Israeli reservist rams vehicle into Palestinian man praying in West Bank

An Israeli reservist soldier rammed his vehicle into a Palestinian man as he prayed on a roadside in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, after earlier firing shots in the area, the Israeli military said. “Footage was received of an armed individual running over a Palestinian individual,” it said in a statement, adding the individual […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 12:38

Around 10,500 hotel beds available in Paphos for winter season

Nearly 10,500 hotel beds are available in Paphos district for the winter season, according to official figures from the Paphos hoteliers association, its president Evripides Loizides said, adding that while the number is similar to last year, hotel occupancy rates are running higher than expected. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, Loizides said that “December […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 12:30

Guest recipes with Lidl Food Academy

Upside Down Tart with Caramelised Apples (Tarte Tatin) 600g apples (about 5) – 350g once peeled and de-cored100g brown sugar75g unsalted butter, cut into small pieces1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 puff pastry sheet 425g cut into a 25cm circleVanilla ice cream or whipped cream2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans Prepare a 24cm round mould, lined with parchment […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 11:50

Ashes batters run for cover on manic day one in Melbourne

Australia finished marginally on top at the end of a chaotic opening day of the fourth Ashes test after an extraordinary 20 wickets fell in front of a record crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. Australia nightwatchman Scott Boland was four not out with Travis Head yet to score as the hosts went […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 11:41

Turkey says Russia gave it $9 billion in new financing for Akkuyu nuclear plant

Turkey’s energy minister said Russia had provided new financing worth $9 billion for the Akkuyu nuclear power plant being built by Moscow’s state nuclear energy company Rosatom, adding Ankara expected the power plant to be operational in 2026. Rosatom is building Turkey’s first nuclear power station at Akkuyu in the Mediterranean province of Mersin per […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 11:36

Man arrested for drink driving and illegal stay as police log over 100 traffic offences on Christmas night

A 51-year-old man was arrested in the early hours in Larnaca for drink driving and illegal residence in Cyprus, police said on Friday, as nationwide checks on Christmas night led to more than 100 traffic violations. According to a police statement, at around 3am the 51-year-old was driving along Faneromeni avenue in Larnaca when his […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 11:19

Malaysia court convicts ex-PM Najib Razak of power abuse, money laundering in biggest 1MDB trial

Jailed former Malaysian premier Najib Razak was convicted on Friday on all charges of abuse of power and money laundering in the biggest trial yet in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, a ruling that could have significant political repercussions. The judge had yet to announce sentencing of Najib over his role in massive embezzlement from 1Malaysia […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 10:54

Car set ablaze in suspected arson attack in Limassol

A car belonging to a 27-year-old Syrian national, a permanent resident of Cyprus, was targeted in a suspected arson attack early on Friday morning in Limassol, police said. According to a police statement, the fire was reported at around 5am. The vehicle was parked in the parking area of the apartment building where the man […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 10:42

Mixed weather with showers expected across the island

Partly cloudy conditions are forecast on Friday, with isolated showers expected and a possibility of thunderstorms, according to the meteorological service. Temperatures are expected to reach around 18C inland, around 20C along the coast and close to 10C in the higher mountains. Tonight, the weather will remain partly cloudy. Temperatures will fall to around 8C […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 10:36

Zelenskiy says ‘a lot’ can be decided before New Year ahead of Trump meeting

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday he planned to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump soon and that a lot could be decided before the New Year as Washington pushes diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia. Zelenskiy has said that sensitive issues, including any compromises on territory, should be discussed at the […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 10:00

Real and virtual worlds blend as The Nutcracker goes high tech

A ground-breaking performance is set to take place in Nicosia before the end of the year, blending classical ballet and music with multimedia productions. Up next on the Nicosia International Festival programme is the The Nutcracker and I on December 28, where world-renowned pianist Alexandra Dariescu presents a fusion of solo piano, dance, and digital […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 10:00

India and United Kingdom emerge as top non-EU outsourcing destinations

European enterprises increasingly reorganised their operations between 2021 and 2023 by relocating business activities to partners abroad, a trend primarily driven by a desire to reduce costs and sharpen focus on core competencies, according to the latest Global Value Chains survey. International sourcing, often referred to as outsourcing, involves the partial or full relocation of […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 09:02

US strikes Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria

The United States carried out a strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria’s government, President Donald Trump and the U.S. military said on Thursday, claiming the group had been targeting Christians in the region. “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 09:00

What are there 2,962 of in Cyprus?

Here’s a quick quiz. Ready? Off we go… 1. What are there 2,962 of in Cyprus? 2. What’s another name for Boxing Day? 3. When did Good King Wenceslas look out? As a Very Smart Reader, you will have clocked that all three questions have the same answer. And they’re all related to this week… […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 08:00

CySEC launches consultation on EU digital data access rules

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has launched a public consultation to gather feedback on proposed amendments to the Financial Conglomerates Directive aimed at aligning national legislation with new European Union requirements for digital data transparency. The consultation paper focuses on modifying Directive DI 87-12 to ensure the Republic remains compliant with the framework […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 07:30

Construction production climbs across EU following September decline

Seasonally adjusted production in the construction sector rose by 0.9 per cent in the euro area and 0.8 per cent in the EU during October 2025 compared with the previous month, according to Eurostat. This monthly rebound follows a period of contraction in September 2025, when production in construction fell by 0.6 per cent in […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 06:30

Suez Canal return could dent global container ship demand

A potential return to normal Red Sea and Suez Canal routings looms large over the container shipping market outlook, with the shift expected to have a material impact on ship demand and overall market balance in the coming years. In its Container Shipping Market Overview and Outlook for December, Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 04:20

The enduring power of journalism in a world of more media and less freedom

A vast amount of information has not necessarily meant more reliable information, writes James Rodgers, a former BBC correspondent who held postings in Gaza, Moscow and Brussels On December 10, the year 2025 reached a murderous milestone. In 2024, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) had recorded 126 journalists and media workers killed, the highest […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 18:10

Shiba Inu (SHIB) hype fades as this $0.035 altcoin Becomes a top Crypto to watch now, here’s why

Crypto markets move in cycles, but attention moves even faster. Tokens that once dominated headlines often slow when their growth story becomes familiar. At the same time, newer projects begin to attract interest as investors search for fresh upside. This shift is not driven by hype alone. It often happens when capital looks for utility, […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 16:57

Forest great Robertson, ‘Picasso of our game’, dies at 72

John Robertson, the Nottingham Forest winger described by his manager Brian Clough as “a Picasso of our game”, has died at the age of 72, the Premier League club said on Thursday. He was a key member of Clough’s all-conquering Forest team, assisting Trevor Francis’s winner in their 1979 European Cup final victory over Malmo […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 16:04

Ukraine fires Storm Shadows, drones to hit Russia’s oil, gas facilities

Ukraine launched British Storm Shadow missiles and its domestically produced long-range drones to hit several Russian oil and gas facilities, Ukrainian military and security officials said on Thursday. Ukraine has previously used the British-made missiles to attack Russian industrial targets that it says help Moscow’s war. The Ukrainian General Staff said that the air force […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 15:30

Enjoy a happier stress-free Christmas

By Vasilis Silivistris Christmas is fast approaching, and for many people, this means stress levels rise. What should be a joyful time of year can quickly become overwhelming. The pressure to buy gifts, organise gatherings, attend work parties and keep everyone happy can leave us feeling anxious and exhausted. Add financial worries into the mix, […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 15:09

Daughters of King Charles’ brother Andrew join royals for Christmas service

Britain’s Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie attended the royal family’s traditional Christmas Day church service on Thursday, while their father Andrew, recently stripped of his titles over ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was absent. King Charles and Queen Camilla led senior royals to a church in Sandringham in eastern England, about 110 miles (175 […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 14:36

Scene is set for another process of interminable talks

The Christmas and New Year period is traditionally a time associated with peace, reconciliation and goodwill, but as Europe looks towards 2026, the prospects are shaped less by seasonal sentiment than by a series of grim strategic realities. One of the clearest signals of this shift came earlier in 2025, when the United States delivered […]

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