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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 15:14

Nicosia unveils Christmas programme

Officials presented Nicosia’s events programme for the holiday season in Eleftheria Square this Friday. Mayor Charalambos Prountzos, alongside the president of the cultural committee, Leoni Orphanidou and cultural officer, Maria Petsa, outlined the city’s festive vision. The holiday season will commence on Sunday November 23, with the lighting of the Christmas tree in Eleftheria Square, […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 15:02

Paphos joins European partners to boost sustainable tourism networks

The Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) this week took part in the partner meeting of the European project ‘MED-Routes – Promotion of Eco-Itineraries within European Cultural Routes’, according to an announcement released on Friday. The meeting was held on November 20 at the premises of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Greece. According […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 14:59

Palmer’s Chelsea return delayed by broken toe suffered in home accident

Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer, who was close to a comeback from a groin injury, has fractured a toe in an accident at home that will keep him out of this month’s key matches against visiting Barcelona and Arsenal, manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday. Palmer has scored 38 Premier League goals for Chelsea since joining […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 14:55

Food supply improving in Gaza since truce but long way to go, says UN

More food supplies are getting into Gaza since the October ceasefire but are still falling short of huge humanitarian needs as winter rains risk spoiling delivered foodstuffs, the U.N. World Food Programme said on Friday. “Things are better than before the ceasefire, but we have a long way to go. Sustained support is an important […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 14:30

Two British teens plead not guilty to London transport cyberattack charges

Two teenagers pleaded not guilty on Friday to hacking charges over a 2024 cyberattack on London’s public transport body, with one of them also denying charges related to two health systems in the United States. Transport for London (TfL), which operates the British capital’s tube and bus networks with millions of journeys each day, was […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 14:30

Jewish community says Trump tree-planting was ‘misunderstanding’

The planned planting of 48 trees “in honour of US President Donald Trump” by the Jewish community in Larnaca was a “misunderstanding” and was “not intended to be a political event”, the Chief Rabbi of Cyprus, Arie Zeev Raskin, told the Cyprus Mail on Friday. An invitation circulating earlier in the week described the tree-planting […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 14:28

Death toll rises to 41 in central Vietnam flooding, more heavy rain forecast

The death toll from a new barrage of torrential rain, flooding and landslides in central Vietnam since the weekend has risen to 41, state media reported on Thursday, with water levels rising further in already inundated towns and villages. Rainfall exceeded 1,500 mm (60 inches) in several parts of central Vietnam over the past three […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 14:25

Tax chief warns of €695m revenue risk from audit threshold bill

Cyprus risks losing up to €695.2 million in annual government revenue if a new proposal expands the number of companies allowed to undergo a simple financial review instead of a full audit, according to data submitted to Parliament by tax commissioner Soteris Markides. Under current rules, businesses with turnover of up to €200,000 and assets […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 14:01

Cypriot sounds and New Orleans beats in Paphos

Two unique concerts are coming up to fill Paphos’ nightlife with blissful sounds. First up at Technopolis 20 is the Triptycho Ensemble which returns to the venue on Saturday. Titled Cyprian Sounds, the evening’s repertoire will feature world premieres that were written for the Triptycho Ensemble by Evis Sammoutis, Tasos Stylianou, Michalis Andronikou, Christina Athinodorou, […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 13:57

Cyprus residents spent €2.37 billion on travel in 2024

Cyprus residents spent a total of €2.37 billion on domestic and outbound travel in 2024, according to figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service on Friday. Overall, 543,526 residents made at least one trip involving an overnight stay, a 9.1 per cent increase compared with the 498,026 recorded in 2023.   Domestic trips increased by 3.5 per cent, reaching 1.62 million in 2024.   Of […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 13:22

Cyprus bolsters digital identity system

Cyprus’ digital access platform, CY Login, has registered 564,847 identified profiles, according to recent data. In findings presented by the department of digital policy, the service adds about 7,500 new profiles each month. Of the total registered profiles, 409,030 belong to individuals, while 155,817 pertain to companies or other legal entities. Deputy Innovation Minister Nicodemos Damianou […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 13:21

Port operator DP World tackles marine waste in Limassol clean-up

Port operator DP World Limassol on Friday announced that it recently organised a beach & ocean clean-up day in Limassol’s Dasoudi area. According to the company, this was “part of the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and ocean conservation”. “Working alongside Blue Thunder Diving and with the support of AKTI Project & Research Centre, a […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 13:05

Switzerland provides €10.7 million to support Cyprus’ migration strategy

Switzerland has pledged 10 million Swiss francs (€10.7 million) to support Cyprus’ migration strategy, following an agreement signed on Friday. The deal was signed by Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides and Swiss ambassador Hendrik Krauskopf. The agreement reinforces bilateral cooperation and provides both financial and technical support to address migration pressures faced by Cyprus as […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 12:50

Indian Tejas fighter jet crashes at Dubai Air Show, killing pilot (V)

An Indian home-produced Tejas fighter jet crashed at the Dubai Air Show during an aerial display on Friday, killing its pilot, the Indian Air Force said. The fighter was flying at a low altitude at around 2:15 p.m. (1015 GMT) before coming down in a ball of fire, according to a witness. Footage from the […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 12:41

Stokes leads England fightback on astonishing first day of Ashes

Australia trailed England by 49 runs on 123-9 at the end of an extraordinary opening day of the Ashes series on Friday at Perth Stadium, where bowlers had very much the upper hand and a remarkable 19 wickets fell. Mitchell Starc, spearheading the home attack in the absence of the injured Pat Cummins and Josh […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 12:29

A ‘second Cyprus’, Cypriot diaspora may outnumber local population

According to the latest data submitted by the foreign office to parliament, the Cypriot diaspora numbers between 650,000 and 760,000, potentially surpassing the 719,252 Cypriots residing on the island. The largest diaspora communities are found in the United Kingdom, which hosts between 350,000 and 450,000 Cypriots, followed by the United States with 70,000 to 80,000 […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 12:17

Bicommunal startup accelerator celebrates a decade of impact

Startups4Peace (Su4P) marked its 10th anniversary with a strong presence at Slush 2025, the world’s leading startup event held in Helsinki, showcasing Cypriot entrepreneurial talent on the global stage. The Su4P Programme, Cyprus’ only bicommunal startup accelerator, is co-funded by the European Union and the Embassy of Finland in Cyprus and is implemented within the […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 12:14

Draft COP30 deal drops effort for fossil fuel transition agreement

COP30 summit president Brazil released a draft text for a proposed deal for this year’s U.N. climate summit early on Friday, dropping a proposal to develop a global plan to shift away from fossil fuels that had been included in an earlier version. The issue has been one of the most contentious at the two-week […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 12:02

Cyprus government to stop accepting personal cheques from January 2026

Cyprus will stop accepting personal cheques for payments to the state from January 1, 2026, as the Treasury moves to a faster and more secure collection system. According to an announcement released on Friday, the shift is aimed at creating a more modern and efficient framework, since personal cheques frequently caused delays in clearance, mistakes […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 12:00

When Cyprus weather did ‘Stranger Things’

Well, that was biblical! Earthquakes, storms and enough rain to make Cyprus consider building the ark – herding the mouflons up the gangplank, two by two! All we were missing last week was a tidal wave… They have happened, you know. The island is not as protected as people imagine – the eastern Mediterranean has […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 12:00

Guest recipes with Chryso Patsalidou

Easy & Quick Crustless Cheese Pie(Airfryer or Sandwich Maker)This crustless cheese pie is a quick, protein-packed snack or light meal. With simple ingredients like cottage cheese, feta, oats, and eggs, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a healthy snack on the go. Baking it in an airfryer or sandwich maker keeps it low-effort, and the […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 11:50

Christodoulides puts EU competitiveness at heart of Cyprus’ presidency

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday addressed the BusinessEurope Council of Presidents in Nicosia, stressing that the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, commencing in January 2026, will be guided by the imperative to deliver a stronger, more resilient, and more competitive union. Ahead of his official address at the BusinessEurope summit, hosted in […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 11:35

Aphrodite’s Rock: The heart of Cyprus’ coastal magic

Aphrodite’s Rock also known as Petra tou Romiou, is one of Cyprus’s most iconic natural landmarks and a place deeply woven into the island’s mythology and cultural identity. Located along the scenic coastal road between Paphos and Limassol, this striking formation of sea‐worn rocks marks the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 11:34

President plans national council meeting on Cyprus talks

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday that he expects to convene the national council regarding the Cyprus issue before the end of the year. The announcement follows Thursday’s meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman. When asked if the national council would be held before his upcoming meeting with the UN secretary-general’s personal envoy, Maria […]

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