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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 17:20

Moscow sentences Russian diplomat to 12 years for passing secrets to US intelligence

A Moscow court sentenced a former Russian diplomat to 12 years in a maximum-security penal colony for selling secrets to U.S. intelligence while on a posting to the United States, the Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Friday. The FSB, the main successor to the Soviet-era KGB, said that Arseniy Konovalov, born in 1987, had […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 17:12

Akamas faces degradation amid lack of political will, environmental group warns

The environmental group Friends of Akamas has accused the government of “lacking clear political will to redefine policy towards declaring the Akamas peninsula a national park of international standards,” warning that “this failure is leading to the area’s gradual degradation and permanent destruction.” In a statement issued after its general assembly, the organisation said that […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 16:29

Five-day remand for Larnaca man over arson cases

Larnaca court on Friday ordered the five-day remand of a 30-year-old resident of Larnaca district to facilitate police investigations into a series of cases involving vehicle arson, attempted arson and malicious damage. According to police, the man was arrested on Thursday afternoon in connection with an investigation into an attempted arson attack on a storage […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 16:24

Israel recognises Somaliland, Somalia’s breakway region, as independent state

Israel has recognised Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, as an “independent and sovereign state,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday, making Israel the first country to do so.

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 16:05

Minister says ‘golden balance’ found on minimum wage rise

Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said on Friday that the government had struck a “golden balance” on the increase to the national minimum wage, which will apply for the next two years, responding to criticism voiced by social partners. Trade unions said in a joint statement that the level of the minimum wage decided does not […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 15:30

TV shows we love: Twin Peaks

Following David Lynch’s sad passing this year, I decided to revisit that distant town in the Pacific Northwest of Twin Peaks. Released in 1990, it appeared a rather unassuming soap opera murder mystery. Yet as with much of his work, Lynch’s obsession with the shadowy underbelly of polite society creepingly revealed itself. We begin with […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 14:31

Former players slam ‘unfair’ MCG pitch as wickets tumble in fourth Ashes test

As 20 wickets fell on the first day of the fourth Ashes test on Friday, the carnage prompted sharp criticism from former England cricketers who questioned whether the pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground offered a fair contest. Ex-England skipper Michael Vaughan said the record crowd of 94,199 at the MCG were “royally entertained” as […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 14:25

Passenger traffic picks up at Cyprus airports during holiday period

Passenger traffic has increased at Cyprus’ airports in Larnaca and Paphos amid the festive holiday period. On Boxing day, Friday December 26, 65 international arrivals and 38 departures were scheduled at Larnaca international airport. At the same time, 14 arrivals and 13 departures were scheduled at Paphos international airport. According to figures published on the […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 13:24

Israeli reservist rams vehicle into Palestinian man praying in West Bank

An Israeli reservist soldier rammed his vehicle into a Palestinian man as he prayed on a roadside in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, after earlier firing shots in the area, the Israeli military said. “Footage was received of an armed individual running over a Palestinian individual,” it said in a statement, adding the individual […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 12:38

Around 10,500 hotel beds available in Paphos for winter season

Nearly 10,500 hotel beds are available in Paphos district for the winter season, according to official figures from the Paphos hoteliers association, its president Evripides Loizides said, adding that while the number is similar to last year, hotel occupancy rates are running higher than expected. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, Loizides said that “December […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 12:30

Guest recipes with Lidl Food Academy

Upside Down Tart with Caramelised Apples (Tarte Tatin) 600g apples (about 5) – 350g once peeled and de-cored100g brown sugar75g unsalted butter, cut into small pieces1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 puff pastry sheet 425g cut into a 25cm circleVanilla ice cream or whipped cream2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans Prepare a 24cm round mould, lined with parchment […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 11:50

Ashes batters run for cover on manic day one in Melbourne

Australia finished marginally on top at the end of a chaotic opening day of the fourth Ashes test after an extraordinary 20 wickets fell in front of a record crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. Australia nightwatchman Scott Boland was four not out with Travis Head yet to score as the hosts went […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 11:41

Turkey says Russia gave it $9 billion in new financing for Akkuyu nuclear plant

Turkey’s energy minister said Russia had provided new financing worth $9 billion for the Akkuyu nuclear power plant being built by Moscow’s state nuclear energy company Rosatom, adding Ankara expected the power plant to be operational in 2026. Rosatom is building Turkey’s first nuclear power station at Akkuyu in the Mediterranean province of Mersin per […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 11:36

Man arrested for drink driving and illegal stay as police log over 100 traffic offences on Christmas night

A 51-year-old man was arrested in the early hours in Larnaca for drink driving and illegal residence in Cyprus, police said on Friday, as nationwide checks on Christmas night led to more than 100 traffic violations. According to a police statement, at around 3am the 51-year-old was driving along Faneromeni avenue in Larnaca when his […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 11:19

Malaysia court convicts ex-PM Najib Razak of power abuse, money laundering in biggest 1MDB trial

Jailed former Malaysian premier Najib Razak was convicted on Friday on all charges of abuse of power and money laundering in the biggest trial yet in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, a ruling that could have significant political repercussions. The judge had yet to announce sentencing of Najib over his role in massive embezzlement from 1Malaysia […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 10:54

Car set ablaze in suspected arson attack in Limassol

A car belonging to a 27-year-old Syrian national, a permanent resident of Cyprus, was targeted in a suspected arson attack early on Friday morning in Limassol, police said. According to a police statement, the fire was reported at around 5am. The vehicle was parked in the parking area of the apartment building where the man […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 10:42

Mixed weather with showers expected across the island

Partly cloudy conditions are forecast on Friday, with isolated showers expected and a possibility of thunderstorms, according to the meteorological service. Temperatures are expected to reach around 18C inland, around 20C along the coast and close to 10C in the higher mountains. Tonight, the weather will remain partly cloudy. Temperatures will fall to around 8C […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 10:36

Zelenskiy says ‘a lot’ can be decided before New Year ahead of Trump meeting

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday he planned to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump soon and that a lot could be decided before the New Year as Washington pushes diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia. Zelenskiy has said that sensitive issues, including any compromises on territory, should be discussed at the […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 10:00

Real and virtual worlds blend as The Nutcracker goes high tech

A ground-breaking performance is set to take place in Nicosia before the end of the year, blending classical ballet and music with multimedia productions. Up next on the Nicosia International Festival programme is the The Nutcracker and I on December 28, where world-renowned pianist Alexandra Dariescu presents a fusion of solo piano, dance, and digital […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 10:00

India and United Kingdom emerge as top non-EU outsourcing destinations

European enterprises increasingly reorganised their operations between 2021 and 2023 by relocating business activities to partners abroad, a trend primarily driven by a desire to reduce costs and sharpen focus on core competencies, according to the latest Global Value Chains survey. International sourcing, often referred to as outsourcing, involves the partial or full relocation of […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 09:02

US strikes Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria

The United States carried out a strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria’s government, President Donald Trump and the U.S. military said on Thursday, claiming the group had been targeting Christians in the region. “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 09:00

What are there 2,962 of in Cyprus?

Here’s a quick quiz. Ready? Off we go… 1. What are there 2,962 of in Cyprus? 2. What’s another name for Boxing Day? 3. When did Good King Wenceslas look out? As a Very Smart Reader, you will have clocked that all three questions have the same answer. And they’re all related to this week… […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 08:00

CySEC launches consultation on EU digital data access rules

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has launched a public consultation to gather feedback on proposed amendments to the Financial Conglomerates Directive aimed at aligning national legislation with new European Union requirements for digital data transparency. The consultation paper focuses on modifying Directive DI 87-12 to ensure the Republic remains compliant with the framework […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 07:30

Construction production climbs across EU following September decline

Seasonally adjusted production in the construction sector rose by 0.9 per cent in the euro area and 0.8 per cent in the EU during October 2025 compared with the previous month, according to Eurostat. This monthly rebound follows a period of contraction in September 2025, when production in construction fell by 0.6 per cent in […]

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