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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 04:20

Our View: When church and politicians compete to police morals

The separation of Church and state is a fundamental pillar of liberal democracy and efforts have been made for many decades now to get organised Churches out of politics. This has been aided by the fact that religion continues to lose relevance in the West. The Church in Cyprus has yet to receive the memo […]

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Kıbrıs 29.12.2025 20:12

Akel blasts minimum wage rise as inadequate

Opposition Akel on Monday slammed the government over its recent revision of the national minimum wage, calling it woefully inadequate. Under a decree issued by the labour minister last week, the minimum wage on hiring will rise from €900 to €979, and from €1,000 to €1,088 after six months of continuous employment. The changes, expected […]

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Kıbrıs 29.12.2025 19:58

Fitiris calls for continuous, visible police presence on streets

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Monday called for a “continuous and visible” police presence on Cyprus’ streets during a visit to the Larnaca police station. He said he has given “clear and unambiguous instructions” to the police, and that their continuous and visible presence must be an “absolute priority”. This, he said, should be exacted […]

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Kıbrıs 29.12.2025 19:49

Festive art exhibition continues at Gloria Gallery

While the exhibition by Lefteris Olympios, Anna of the Three continues at Nicosia’s Gloria gallery. This last collection of the year is a special group showcase which features works by 21 artists, offering visitors the opportunity to acquire original artworks as Christmas gifts. The exhibition brings together a variety of styles and creative expressions, celebrating […]

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Kıbrıs 29.12.2025 19:36

Cyprus will ‘speak with art’ during Council of EU presidency term

“In 2026, Cyprus will not only speak with institutional positions, but also with art,” Culture Deputy Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou said on Monday while outlining the government’s cultural programme which is to complement Cyprus’ holding of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency. She said that moe than 500 artists, creators, technicians, curators, and cultural […]

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Kıbrıs 29.12.2025 18:43

Judges in north demand referendum over judicial reform

The north’s supreme court and the Cyprus Turkish bar association have issued a joint demand for a referendum to be held with a view to enacting sweeping reforms to the Turkish Cypriot judicial system. The demands were put forth by supreme court chief justice Bertan Ozerdag and bar association chief Hasan Esendagli, who presented a […]

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Kıbrıs 29.12.2025 18:39

Trilateral defence plan sealed, force rumours rebuffed

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Monday again denied reports of a planned joint rapid-response force among Cyprus, Greece and Israel, but confirmed the recent signing of a trilateral work plan for military cooperation among the three countries. The fresh denials came on the heels of a report by the Jerusalem Post over the weekend. The […]

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Kıbrıs 29.12.2025 18:31

Nvidia completes $5bn investment in struggling rival Intel

Nvidia (NVDA.O) has purchased Intel shares worth $5 billion, the American semiconductor firm (INTC.O) said in a filing on Monday, carrying out a transaction announced in September. The leading AI chip designer said in September it would pay $23.28 per share for Intel common stock, in a deal that is seen as a major financial […]

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Kıbrıs 29.12.2025 18:25

Erhurman meets Ustel amid Cyprus problem rift

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Monday met the north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel, with the latter in open revolt over the former’s stance on the Cyprus problem. Erhurman’s office said only that an “exchange of views” between the pair had taken place at his official residence in the northern sector of the Nicosia suburb […]

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Kıbrıs 29.12.2025 18:10

The next 30x altcoin? Top crypto investors track this coin before it reaches $0.06

Some cryptocurrencies do their hardest work before most people are paying attention. They build quietly, attract early users, and refine their systems while the market is focused elsewhere. By the time they show up on mainstream crypto news, much of the groundwork is already done. Market commentators suggest that Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is now entering […]

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Kıbrıs 29.12.2025 17:35

Health minister seeks urgent proposals to tackle nurse shortage

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides has given stakeholders one week to submit proposals to address the shortage of nurses, with a follow-up meeting scheduled in a month to assess recommendations and agree on immediate measures. Speaking during a visit to Limassol general hospital on Monday, Charalambides said the meeting would evaluate submissions from all involved bodies […]

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Kıbrıs 29.12.2025 17:07

110,000 vaccinated against seasonal flu, health ministry confirms

Around 110,000 people in Cyprus have so far been vaccinated against seasonal flu, with uptake among vulnerable groups reaching approximately 75 per cent, director of medical services at the health ministry, Elisabeth Constantinou, affirmed on Monday. Speaking at Limassol general hospital during a visit by Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides, Constantinou described the public response to […]

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Kıbrıs 29.12.2025 16:45

Pensioners say govt ‘misled’ over pension increases

Pensioners’ union Ekysy on Monday said the government’s claim that it has allocated €13.5 million of extra funding to cover increases to pensions for low-income pensioners is “misleading”. It said the figure is “the product of accounting alchemy”, and that “in reality, there is not a single euro of additional cost” to the government as […]

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Kıbrıs 29.12.2025 15:51

Kyrgios and Sabalenka see only positives from ‘Battle of the Sexes’ match

Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios defended their controversial “Battle of the Sexes” match and said they failed to understand why an exhibition aimed at showcasing tennis drew so much negativity from the tennis community. Former Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios defeated world number one Sabalenka 6-3 6-3 at a packed Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday despite several rule […]

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Kıbrıs 29.12.2025 15:50

Mousiouttas and Orphanides refute Papadopoulos’ attacks on government

Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas, and Diko MP Christos Orphanides, sharply criticised Diko party president Nicholas Papadopoulos on Monday for his recent statements against the government, describing them as tactical manoeuvres and “political gimmicks”. The remarks follow Papadopoulos’ comments on the geostrategic interconnection (GSI) project and the party’s cooperation with the government. Mousiouttas taking to the […]

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Kıbrıs 29.12.2025 15:47

Briton Joshua hurt in fatal car crash in Nigeria

British former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a car accident in Nigeria’s Ogun State that killed two people, local police said on Monday. Joshua, 36, sustained minor injuries when his vehicle collided with another car, Ogun State Police Command said. They are investigating the cause of the accident. Joshua could not immediately […]

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Kıbrıs 29.12.2025 15:34

Top 2 trusted sites to buy YouTube likes for fast results

YouTube grows faster every year, and creators need new ways to stand out. Over 500 hours of video are upload to the platform every minute, which means content fights for space from the first second it goes live. If chosen carefully, buying YouTube likes can serve as one small, safe piece of a growth strategy.  […]

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Kıbrıs 29.12.2025 15:30

Heath minister announces plans for Limassol general hospital upgrades

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides on Monday announced plans to modernise Limassol general hospital during a visit to the facility, according to an official statement. The visit focused on immediate interventions aimed at improving conditions for both patients and staff. “Within the first quarter of 2026, targeted upgrades will be carried out in key areas, including […]

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Kıbrıs 29.12.2025 15:21

Govt signs agreement for affordable housing units in Strovolos

The government on Monday announced the signing of a contract worth €12 million for the construction of 54 affordable two-bedroom apartments in the Nicosia suburb of Strovolos. The agreement was signed by the interior ministry and the Cyprus land development corporation (Koag), with the apartments, once constructed, set to be made available to those eligible […]

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Kıbrıs 29.12.2025 15:01

RedwolfOgilvy puts Father Christmas letters drive toward social contribution

RedwolfOgilvy’s “A letter with a special mission” Christmas CSR campaign has concluded with a three-digit number of entries, confirming that even a small act can make a significant social impact. Parents and children embraced the initiative and actively participated by uploading their letters to Ai Vasilis (Father Christmas in Greek), turning a child’s wish into […]

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Kıbrıs 29.12.2025 14:48

Cyprus steps up foot-and-mouth disease controls at crossing points

Cyprus has introduced intensified measures to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the north, including disinfection of vehicles at crossing points into the government-controlled areas. The decision was made on Monday following a meeting chaired by Agriculture Minister, Maria Panayiotou, with participation from veterinary officials, law enforcement and livestock representatives. Veterinary services director, Christodoulos […]

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Kıbrıs 29.12.2025 14:44

Limassol’s top 10 mega deals of 2025: a €236m market breakdown

LIFE REALTY, a company actively engaged in property sales in Limassol and Paphos, in collaboration with the valuation firm Demos Georgiou & Associates LLC, has conducted an analysis of the 2025 real estate market. The report highlights the 10 largest individual transactions of the year, all of which have been completed and registered with the […]

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Kıbrıs 29.12.2025 14:21

Trump, Netanyahu to discuss next phase of Gaza plan

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to push for progress in the stalled ceasefire in Gaza when he meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday for talks that will include Israel’s concerns over Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran. Netanyahu said this month that Trump had invited him for talks, as Washington pushes to […]

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Kıbrıs 29.12.2025 14:12

Our View: When church and politicians compete to police morals

The separation of Church and state is a fundamental pillar of liberal democracy and efforts have been made for many decades now to get organised Churches out of politics. This has been aided by the fact that religion continues to lose relevance in the West. The Church in Cyprus has yet to receive the memo […]

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