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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 21:49

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. […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 21:42

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 21:15

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 19:43

‘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 – […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 19:38

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 19:37

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 19:29

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, […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 18:51

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 18:44

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 18:10

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 17:51

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 17:28

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 17:24

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 16:43

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 16:42

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 16:37

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 16:30

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 16:25

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 16:16

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 16:00

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 15:52

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 15:49

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 15:32

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 15:31

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 […]

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