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Kıbrıs 20.12.2025 11:13

Prison rights group urges justice ministry to address situation in central prison

Justice Minister Konstantinos Fytiris was called upon by the association for the protection of the rights of prisoners to take immediate action to resolve the situation in the central prison. “Immediate, extraordinary, drastic and exceptional measures [need to be taken],” the association’s president Alexandros Clerides wrote in a letter addressed to the minister on Friday. […]

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Kıbrıs 20.12.2025 10:50

‘Amalthea’ aid shipment expected in Ashod on Saturday

The 950 tons of humanitarian aid shipped from Cyprus to Gaza via the via the Amalthea plan on Friday are expected to arrive in the Israeli port of Ashod during the day, head of the president’s press office Victoras Papadopoulos said on Saturday. “There is coordination with the Israeli government so that the shipment can […]

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Kıbrıs 20.12.2025 10:30

Today’s weather: Cloudy with isolated rain showers

On Saturday, the weather will be gradually cloudy with isolated light rain showers. Temperatures will rise to around 20 degrees Celsius inland and in the coastal areas of the island and reach around 12 degrees in the higher mountains. Mild winds will blow at 3 Beaufort, while the sea will remain calm to slightly rough […]

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Kıbrıs 20.12.2025 10:30

Cyprus’ tax reform fails the fairness test

By Ioannis Tirkides The Cypriot tax system, which was designed almost a quarter of a century ago, in 2002, is facing problems of ageing. Although it was originally designed to be competitive at an international level, the existing system involves unproductive discrimination against domestic companies, favors increasing foreign ownership, and, after a long period of […]

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Kıbrıs 20.12.2025 10:03

Music to kick off Christmas week

Christmas week is almost upon us. For most, that means food feasts, nights out, secret Santa gifts and events-hopping. Oh, and some work crammed in between the festive mayhem. Several events are coming up, and nothing brings a jollier time than live music, so here is what you can do to kick off Christmas week. […]

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Kıbrıs 20.12.2025 09:00

Cyprus Business Now: Limassol businesses, Alpha Bank, passport ranking, RIF

Alpha Bank S.A. announced on Friday that it has agreed key commercial and legal terms for a strategic combination of insurance activities in Cyprus, aiming to create one of the country’s top three insurance groups across life and non-life segments. The bank said the agreement involves Universal Life Insurance Public Company Ltd and Altius Insurance […]

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Kıbrıs 20.12.2025 08:04

US hits ISIS in Syria with large retaliatory strikes, officials say

The U.S. military launched large-scale strikes against dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria on Friday in retaliation for an attack on American personnel, U.S. officials said. A U.S.-led coalition has been carrying out airstrikes and ground operations in Syria targeting Islamic State suspects in recent months, often with the involvement of Syria’s security forces. […]

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Kıbrıs 20.12.2025 07:00

Saudi Arabia annual inflation rate falls to 1.9 per cent

Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate fell moderately to 1.9 per cent in November from 2.2 per cent October, according to government data. Inflation based on the consumer price index has hovered around 2.1 per cent to 2.3 per cent for most of the year, propped up by rising housing prices. Housing rental prices rose 5.4 […]

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Kıbrıs 20.12.2025 06:30

UK regulator launches consultation on new crypto rules

British regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched a wide-ranging consultation on a range of proposed rules for the crypto industry this week, shortly after the government said the industry would be regulated from October 2027. The FCA set out its proposals alongside research that shows that the proportion of UK adults holding crypto has […]

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Kıbrıs 20.12.2025 06:00

Israeli tech deals surge 340 per cent to nearly $59 billion

Appetite for Israeli technology innovation has remained undiminished this year, with a surge in acquisitions and IPOs led by Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O) $32 billion purchase of Israeli cybersecurity company Wiz, PwC Israel said this week. The consultancy said in a report that such deals jumped by 340 per cent to nearly $59 billion, from $13.4 billion […]

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Kıbrıs 20.12.2025 04:24

Cyprus population grows but continues to age, Cystat says

Cyprus’ population, excluding the north, was estimated at 983,000 at the end of 2024, marking an increase of 1.7 per cent from the 966,400 recorded at the end of 2023, the Statistical Service (Cystat) said on Friday. It also noted that the fertility rate has remained below the replacement level since 1995. Children under the […]

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Kıbrıs 20.12.2025 04:20

Our View: Land of Dreams scandal exposes state-sanctioned corruption

The Anti-Corruption Authority issued a damning report about the way state services completely disregarded the rules and lawful procedures in issuing permits to the Land of Dreams development in Trimiklini. Two department heads and a minister of agriculture were singled out for unlawfully giving permits for the operation of the fish farm that not only […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 20:00

Cyprus ranks last in EU for forest growth

Cyprus recorded the lowest forest growth rate among EU member states in 2023, at just 1.6 per cent, according to data released on Friday by the EU’s statistical service, Eurostat. State forest land covers around 18 per cent of the island’s total area and includes natural pine forests, reforested areas, grasslands and non-forested land such […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 19:36

How to buy Netherlands proxy servers safely (Beginner’s Guide)

It’s easy to get mixed up about what matters and what doesn’t when you buy proxy servers for the first time. A lot of companies use fake information to get people to buy their products. This is even more true when buying Netherland’s proxies, as little differences in quality can change how well they work. […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 19:02

From nature to structure in Limassol

One more exhibition joins Nicosia cultural scene this December and will remain open until the end of January, taking place under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026. From Nature to Structure: Threads of Dialogue opens at the PSI Foundation in Limassol on Friday and is co-organised between […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 18:50

Agricultural payments reach €138.7m in 2025

Agricultural payments in 2025 reached €138.7 million, while the total amount the Republic has received from the EU since it acceded in 2004 totals €2.3 billion, commissioner Andreas Kyprianou said on Friday. Speaking at a press conference, the agricultural payments commissioner said, for comparison purposes, that in 2024 a total of €118m were paid out. […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 18:11

S&P upgrades Bank of Cyprus outlook to positive on lower economic risk

S&P Global Ratings on Thursday revised the outlook of the Bank of Cyprus to positive from stable in Cyprus, citing lower economic risk for banks operating in the country and a more supportive macroeconomic environment. The rating agency confirmed the bank’s long-term and short-term credit ratings at BBB- and A-3, respectively, reflecting its view that […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 18:10

Ripple (XRP) drops again while this $0.035 DeFi Crypto surges 2.5x, MUTM vs XRP breakdown

When markets turn uneven, comparisons become sharper. Large-cap tokens struggle to regain momentum, while newer projects begin to show clearer growth paths. That contrast is visible again as Ripple faces renewed pressure and attention shifts toward a smaller DeFi project that has quietly delivered strong gains. This change in focus is not about replacing one […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 18:09

Denmark tells Cyprus to focus on defence during Council of EU presidency term

Danish European Affairs Minister Marie Bjerre on Thursday night said that Cyprus should focus on “security and defence and competitiveness” when the island takes over the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency from Denmark at the beginning of next month. “The key European issues should be on top of the agenda: security and competitiveness. […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 18:01

Kombos calls Iranian FM after UAE islands dispute

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Friday held a telephone call with his Iranian counterpart Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, with the call coming just days after Iran summoned Cyprus’ ambassador in Tehran Petros Nacouzis and issued him a written objection over Cyprus’ position regarding disputed islands in the Persian Gulf. The Cypriot government’s official line was that the […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 17:32

Planning payments? Banks in Cyprus will be shut on these dates

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has announced that all banks across the country will close on specific public holidays to mark the Christmas and New Year period. The announcement was issued to inform the public in advance so that individuals and businesses can plan their banking transactions accordingly. All banks will remain closed on […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 17:17

Rogue texts, aliens and a marriage proposal – welcome to Putin’s phone-in

President Vladimir Putin’s epic annual press conference on Friday was punctuated by bizarre moments and occasional barbs from ordinary Russians venting their frustration via unfiltered text messages. As expected, the dominant theme was Russia’s war in Ukraine, but Putin also fielded a host of offbeat questions from ordinary people who seized their once-a-year chance to […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 17:10

Coral Cyprus supports the “Unique Smiles” Association and the Cyprus down syndrome association through acts of giving

Gifts for children, strengthening the Associations’ actions, and continued support for transportation through the donation of fuel cards Coral Cyprus, as part of its social contribution, supports through acts of giving two organised entities that carry out meaningful work for children and families across Cyprus: the “Unique Smiles” Association and the Cyprus Down Syndrome Association. […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 16:50

Cyprus grain producers reaffirm support for farmers after protest

The Cyprus grain producers’ organisation has reaffirmed its commitment to defending farmers’ rights following a protest in Nicosia on Thursday. The demonstration formed part of a wider, continent-wide mobilisation against planned changes to the European Union’s common agricultural policy and a proposed free trade agreement between the EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur. […]

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