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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 11:52

Defence ministry refuses to deny discussion of rapid task force with Israel, Greece

The defence ministry declined to confirm or deny whether proposals for a joint rapid task force were discussed, following reports made in the Israeli and Greek press suggesting that such proposals were being formulated. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail on Friday, the ministry neither accepted nor rejected that the issue had been raised in any […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 11:49

Pressure no longer easing for Limassol businesses, survey says

Limassol businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to operate as labour shortages, administrative bottlenecks and mounting payment delays begin to reinforce one another, according to the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (Evel) autumn 2025 business barometer. What emerges from the survey is not a picture of a sudden downturn, but rather one of persistent […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 11:08

Cyprus revises house price index to better reflect market trends

The state statistical service (Cystat) has announced a revision of Cyprus’ quarterly house price index to improve accuracy and better reflect real estate market trends, releasing an accompanying analytical report to explain the changes and provide greater transparency. The revision covers the period from 2016 up to the second quarter of 2025 and aims to […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 11:01

Cyprus approves Petrolina’s ExxonMobil deal with conditions

Cyprus’ Commission for the Protection of Competition (CPC) has unanimously approved, subject to binding conditions, the acquisition of ExxonMobil Cyprus Limited by Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited through Med Energywise Ltd, following a full investigation into the transaction. In a statement issued after its meeting this week, the CPC said that, having assessed the final commitments […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 10:42

The architecture of disbelief: stopping the silent heist

By Michael Ioannou The most devastating burglaries today don’t require a crowbar; they require patience. We often imagine hackers as frantic typists in dark hoodies, but the modern financial assassin is a silent observer. Cyprus is currently witnessing a quiet but devastating tide of digital heists. We are seeing a sharp rise in local organisations […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 10:40

Fame and followers to the forefront as Paul faces Joshua

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua will bring another year of seismic shifts in boxing to an end in Miami on Friday night in a mismatch that illustrates how much the sport has changed, with online fame now almost as important as punching power. YouTuber-turned-pugilist Paul, who is stepping up from cruiserweight, takes on the former […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 10:35

Brown University shooter found dead, linked to MIT killing

The suspect in last weekend’s mass shooting at Brown University is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, with investigators certain he also killed a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor two days later, officials said on Thursday. The gunman, identified as Portuguese national Claudio Neves Valente, 48, was found dead Thursday night in a storage rental […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 10:32

McIlroy crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Rory McIlroy was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Thursday night after completing the career Grand Slam with a long-awaited Masters triumph. England rugby union standout Ellie Kildunne finished second and Formula One world champion Lando Norris placed third in the public vote. McIlroy won the Masters at Augusta National in April, becoming […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 10:30

Foot-and-mouth measures introduced at crossing points

Precautionary disinfection measures have been introduced at the Pergamos and Strovilia crossing points to reduce the risk of a potential outbreak of the foot-and-mouth disease after cases were reported in the north early this week, the British bases said on Friday. “We are taking swift and responsible action. By working closely with the Republic of […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 10:29

Head century crushes England’s hopes as Australia eye victory

Travis Head proved England’s nemesis once again as he scored his second century of the Ashes to carry Australia toward a seemingly inevitable series triumph on day three at Adelaide Oval on Friday. Head’s unbeaten 142 in front of an adoring home crowd of 53,696 helped Australia to 271 for four at stumps and a […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 10:04

Vintage postcards from Europe at Larnaca airport

Postcards of the past are now on display at Larnaca airport, from a rare collection by the late Antonis Hadjipanayis. As Cyprus prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in January 2026, the exhibition offers travellers a glimpse of the past as the postcards reveal the charm of European cities […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 09:33

Rubio’s strategy: the tail wags the dog?

US President Donald Trump has ordered “a total and complete” blockade of all ‘sanctioned’ oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuelan ports, which is technically an act of war. How seriously should we take this? Trump has certainly threatened war with Venezuela in the past. Former US National Security advisor John Bolton reports that Trump said […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 09:12

After Bondi Beach massacre, Australia plans gun buyback

Australia will launch a national gun buyback scheme following the mass shooting in Sydney, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday, as hundreds of surfers and swimmers paddled out at Bondi Beach to honour victims. The buyback would be similar to gun reforms introduced soon after the massacre in 1996 in Tasmania’s Port Arthur after […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 09:09

Cyprus to utilise EU ‘important references’ to Turkey’s obligations

The government will be utilising all references in the European Council conclusions on Cyprus, as well as regarding Turkey’s role and its obligations towards the Republic of Cyprus, President Nikos Christodoulides said early on Friday. Speaking to the press after a night-long European Council session in Brussels, Christodoulides welcomed the reference on the need for […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 09:03

Cyprus to launch new Amalthea aid initiative for Gaza

Forty-four containers carrying 950 tons of humanitarian aid made available in a joint initiative by Cyprus, France, Slovakia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates will be shipped via the Amalthea humanitarian aid corridor to Gaza on Saturday. “That there is a specific reference to the ‘Amalthea’ humanitarian corridor. On the occasion of the reference to […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 09:00

Cyprus’ white Christmas?

The winter of 1950 remains the benchmark against which all island snowfall is still measured! Who wants a white Christmas in Cyprus?! Our summer visitors would be shocked to see the land of sun, sea and sand covered in white. Or at least the mountains covered; it’s a rare winter when drifts drift down to […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 08:30

Cyprus electricity interconnection ‘strategic’ for lowering costs

Electricity tariffs remain a growing concern across Europe, with the European Commission now outlining seven targeted actions aimed at easing costs for households and businesses while strengthening the competitiveness of European industry, according to Andreas Poullikkas, an energy systems expert and former chairman of the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA). Poullikkas said the central objective […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 08:24

Today’s weather: Mostly clear at up to 22 degrees

On Friday, the weather will remain overwhelmingly clear with some localised cloud cover. Temperatures will range from 10 degrees Celsius in the higher mountains to 20 degrees inland and reach up to 22 degrees on the coast. Mild winds will blow south- to northwest at up to 4 Beaufort. The sea will be slightly rough. […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 08:24

Cyprus satisfied with EU Council outcome on Ukraine

The breaching of sanctions against Russia by third countries impacts the effectiveness of the measures, President Nikos Christodoulides said early on Friday after a night-long European Council session in Brussels, which spent six hours discussing the financing of Ukraine. “We are glad that there is a special reference to the issue of purchasing equipment by […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 08:21

Nick Houwen explains Ferragudo’s strategic position in the Algarve’s sales surge

Central Algarve locations, including Loulé, Quinta do Lago, and Vale do Lobo, recorded an 18% increase in sales over the past year, with property prices climbing 10% across the region. Ferragudo, a traditional fishing village positioned between these established luxury markets and the western Algarve, has emerged as a focal point for investors seeking authentic […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 08:00

Machine learning used to predict Cyprus solar power consumption

Frederick University and Electi Consulting Ltd have successfully completed the technical implementation of the DYNAMO research project, a decentralised energy management platform designed to allow smart communities in Cyprus to trade renewable energy autonomously. The project, which also involves the Frederick Research Center, focuses on creating cooperatives of citizens, businesses, and local authorities that work […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 07:54

Cyprus assuming EU presidency at ‘difficult juncture’ says Christodoulides

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will be touring countries of the region after her January 7 visit to Cyprus for the assumption of the EU presidency, which President Nikos Christodoulides said was happening at “a decisive and difficult juncture”. In statements to the press early on Friday, after a night-long European Council session […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 21:28

Peru orders arrest of ex-prime minister under Mexico asylum in Lima

A Peruvian Supreme Court judge on Friday ordered the arrest and five-month preventive detention of former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chavez, who is currently under asylum at the Mexican embassy in Peru’s capital Lima. Chavez briefly served as prime minister during the administration of ousted and jailed former President Pedro Castillo. She is being prosecuted […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 21:25

Roadworks to affect traffic over coming days

Roadworks will be carried out over the coming days in Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca. On November 25, works will be underway on the Limassol-Nicosia motorway, lasting till December 4, from Monday to Thursday, between 8pm and 5.30am the next day. One lane towards Nicosia will be closed during the works. On November 27 and 28 […]

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