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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 13:49

Bangladesh leader considered PM frontrunner returns from exile ahead of polls

Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting Chairman Tarique Rahman returned from nearly 17 years in exile on Thursday, a homecoming the party hopes will energise supporters with Rahman poised to be the top contender for prime minister in February. Hundreds of thousands of supporters lined the route from Dhaka’s airport to the reception venue, waving party flags […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 13:10

What world was Jesus born into?

A historian describes the turbulent times of the real nativity By Joan Taylor Every year, millions of people sing the beautiful carol Silent Night, with its line “all is calm, all is bright”. We all know the Christmas story is one in which peace and joy are proclaimed, and this permeates our festivities, family gatherings and present-giving. […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 13:00

Tesla Model 3 faces US safety probe over emergency door releases

The US auto safety regulator said this week that it has opened a defect investigation into Tesla Model 3 compact sedans over concerns that emergency door release controls may not be easily accessible or clearly identifiable in an emergency. The Office of Defects Investigation said the probe covers an estimated 179,071 model year 2022 vehicles. […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 12:59

My grandfather encouraged me to play for Algeria, Luca Zidane says

Luca Zidane, son of French World Cup-winner Zinedine, said his grandfather had supported him in switching international allegiance to Algeria, after playing for France at junior level. Zinedine Zidane is widely regarded as one of the greatest French footballers, inspiring his country to their first World Cup victory in 1998 and scoring two goals in […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 12:39

Man arrested in Limassol over European warrant

A 38-year-old man was arrested in Limassol on Thursday morning under a court warrant, after a European arrest warrant – issued by Romanian authorities – was executed against him, police said. The warrant relates to offences of human trafficking committed in Romania, for which the suspect has been sentenced to ten years behind bars. Following […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 12:30

Few shepherds left watching Cyprus flocks

Shepherds and Christmas go together like crumpets and tea – but they’re mostly NPCs, as the kids say. They do their own thing, watching their flocks by night as the main action unfolds in the manger, only really taking centre-stage when you’re looking for parts to cast in the Nativity play after already having cast […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 12:14

Homemade explosive damages referee’s home in Limassol

The home of a 36-year-old football referee in Limassol was targeted in a criminal attack late on Wednesday night, police said. According to the police, the explosion occurred at around 10.25pm, prompting officers to rush to the scene and cordon off the area. Initial investigations showed that the blast was caused by a low-powered improvised […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 12:03

In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza

Pope Leo decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon on Thursday, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service on the day Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus. Leo, the first U.S. pope, said the story of Jesus being born in a stable showed […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 11:50

Minor arrested after fires lit at Limassol roundabout

Police arrested a minor late on Wednesday night after receiving reports that a group of youths had set fires at a roundabout in Limassol. According to the police, they received information at 11pm that several young people were carrying discarded materials and debris to a roundabout in the city, apparently with the intention of lighting […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 11:31

Romero faces FA charge for behaviour after Liverpool dismissal

Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero was charged by England’s Football Association with allegedly acting in an “improper” manner in response to being sent off during Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League defeat against Liverpool. With Xavi Simons already being given a red card earlier, Tottenham ended up with nine men after Romero was given a second yellow […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 11:29

Two arrested in Limassol over attempted theft and property damage

Limassol police arrested two people in the early hours of Thursday in connection with a case involving unlawful entry into a building, malicious damage, attempted theft and the illegal possession of burglary tools. According to police, at around 1.15am they received information that two individuals were behaving suspiciously on the roof of a building. Police […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 10:56

Man injured in early-morning incident near Eleftheria Square

A report of an injured person near Eleftheria Square in Nicosia was received by police at around 2am on Thursday, authorities said. According to police, the individual was taken by ambulance to Nicosia general hospital, where doctors determined that he was a 26-year-old man. Initial medical assessments showed that he had suffered a laceration from […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 10:39

Arkansas ticket scoops $1.8 billion in Christmas Powerball jackpot

A ticket sold in Arkansas scored a $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot after Wednesday night’s draw — one of the richest lottery prizes in U.S. history, landing just in time for Christmas. The payout soared after Monday’s drawing produced no winners, with last-minute ticket sales pushing the jackpot to $1.817 billion. That makes it the second-largest […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 10:00

Crypto industry secures major policy wins under Trump presidency

After celebrating Donald Trump’s second presidential term by swilling cocktails and partying to Snoop Dogg at a pre-inauguration event in January, the crypto industry went on to notch major legislative and regulatory victories this year. But the party may not continue into 2026. Among the industry’s biggest wins under Trump’s crypto-friendly second administration were the […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 10:00

England’s dignity on the line in Boxing Day Ashes clash

An Ashes tour that began with high hopes of taking home the urn has been reduced to a desperate effort to salvage some last vestiges of dignity as England head into one of the great occasions on the sporting calendar, the Boxing Day test. The tourists have been savaged since meekly surrendering the series to […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 09:40

After years, mystery of ‘cat Covid’ solved

It was the dogs’ fault – sort of The cause behind the ‘cat Covid’ epidemic of 2023 has now been established, according to a UK team led by a Cypriot scientist. ‘Cyprus becomes “island of dead cats” after outbreak of feline coronavirus kills 300,000,’ wrote The Telegraph in July of that year. ‘Why deadly cat […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 09:00

Global M&A hits $4.8 trillion in near-record year for dealmakers

Dealmakers got what they wanted in 2025: an almost record-breaking year for mergers and acquisitions despite a turbulent spring that threatened hopes of a revival in activity during US President Donald Trump’s second term. The chase for scale is fueling a late-year rally in dealmaking that bankers and lawyers interviewed by Reuters say will continue […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 09:00

Villa’s Christmas charge: Can Emery’s men crash the Arsenal-City party?

Aston Villa are heading into the Christmas period like a runaway sleigh with ten successive victories in all competitions and with the Premier League’s top spot in their sights. The Midlands club’s 2-1 win over Manchester United, their seventh in a row in the league, left them three points behind leaders Arsenal and one behind […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 08:45

Cyprus eyes a role on the world stage

But it has to dump a lot of baggage first By Kerry Abbott When Cyprus hosted the conference of European Small States in September, it was not so obvious that its president harboured great ambitions for Cyprus in the international, or at least regional, arena. Now it seems that Cyprus does not aim to be […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 08:00

EU agricultural productivity surges by 9.2 per cent in 2025 estimates

The European Union agricultural sector saw a significant 9.2 per cent increase in labour productivity in 2025 compared with the previous year, as rising income and a shrinking workforce combined to boost the efficiency of the bloc’s farming industry, according to Eurostat. This marked improvement in productivity was primarily driven by an 8.1 per cent […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: tax reform, minimum wage reaction, foreign investments

The Cyprus Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Selk) welcomed the passage of Cyprus’ long-awaited tax reform by the House of Representatives, saying the vote marks a major institutional shift after more than two decades without a comprehensive overhaul of the tax system. The reform, which will come into force on January 1, 2026, was described […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 07:00

European services sector maintains upward path despite wider stagnation

The European Union has seen a significant divergence in its economic sectors as of October 2025, with services recording a substantial 16.4 per cent increase since the start of the pandemic while trade and construction remain nearly unchanged, according to Eurostat. This growth in the production of services stands in sharp contrast to the performance […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 06:27

What’s on this weekend

The last weekend of the year is set to go out with a bang. Countless events are happening in every corner of the island to mark the end of a busy season. Here’s what to see, do and enjoy on the last Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the year! December 25 Christmas Day is […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 04:20

Driving home for Christmas – road safety campaign urges caution

Christmas is a season of reunions for many. Families and friends come together, moving from home to home – and in some cases, from country to country – to share meals and drinks around the table. These end of year celebrations inevitably result in heavier traffic and higher alcohol consumption – a combination that too […]

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