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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 17:35

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, dies at 80

The Honorary Consulate General of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Cyprus has expressed its deep condolences on the passing of Begum Khaleda Zia, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and a central figure in the country’s modern political history. Begum Khaleda Zia was the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of Bangladesh and […]

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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 17:25

Deportations of foreign nationals planned to ease prison overcrowding

Inmates of the central prison who have committed minor crimes could be released before serving their full sentence due to the facility’s overcrowding crisis, the government said on Tuesday. “All foreign nationals who are in central Prisons and whose conviction does not concern serious crimes will be deported or returned to their countries of origin, […]

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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 17:23

Peru shamans foretell illness for Trump, Maduro’s exile in 2026

Shamans in Peru gathered for an annual New Year’s ritual this week where they made predictions for the year to come, including illness for U.S. President Donald Trump and the downfall of Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro. “The United States should prepare itself because Donald Trump will fall seriously ill,” Juan de Dios Garcia proclaimed as […]

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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 16:54

Solution to Cyprus problem would resolve property issues

The solution to the usurpation of properties in the north lies “in resolving the Cyprus problem,” President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. “My message to our Turkish Cypriot compatriots, and Turkey, is not a threat. It is an invitation: if there is political will, come to the negotiating table so the Cyprus problem can be […]

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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 16:39

Kennedy Center New Year’s Eve concerts canceled after addition of Trump’s name

A veteran jazz ensemble announced it was cancelling its New Year’s Eve performances at the Kennedy Center, the latest group to withdraw from the Washington arts institution after it was renamed to include U.S. President Donald Trump. “Jazz was born from struggle and from a relentless insistence on freedom: freedom of thought, of expression, and […]

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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 16:27

Police set out reform plan to be in place by 2030

A police reform plan presented by the force’s chief Themistos Arnaoutis on Tuesday will see improved operational capacity, better use of staff, and major technological upgrades by 2030. Arnaoutis said the aim is for the police to operate as a modern European force. He said it would be flexible and focused on strengthening public and […]

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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 15:23

Greek Cypriot farmers attacked by Turkish soldiers in buffer zone

Greek Cypriot farmers were harassed and physically threatened by members of the Turkish army and police in the buffer zone village of Mammari on Tuesday. The attacked farmer, Gavriel Yerolemou said that more than 20 Turkish soldiers and police officers attempted to arrest him and his father while they were working in their field, located […]

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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 15:15

Eurostar suspends Channel Tunnel services after power supply issue

Eurostar on Tuesday suspended its cross-Channel train services to and from London following a power supply problem in the tunnel that links Britain and France, a company spokesperson said, disrupting peak winter holiday rail travel. The spokesperson did not know when services would resume and declined to say how many passengers were affected. On its […]

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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 15:07

Yellow weather warning for storms and hail

A yellow weather warning for rain, isolated storms and strong winds will be effect from 10pm on Tuesday until 10pm on Wednesday, the met office said on Tuesday. A combination of rain, isolated storms and very strong winds at a six to seven on the Beaufort scale are expected to affect the island, especially the […]

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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 14:55

Police warn of Gesy SMS scam

Fraudulent SMS messages posing as alerts from the national health scheme Gesy are urging citizens to click malicious links, police warned on Tuesday. The warning follows multiple reports from people who received suspicious messages falsely purporting to be from Gesy. These messages typically claim a problem with Gesy’s electronic portal, urging recipients to fix the […]

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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 14:24

Iran threatens ‘harsh’ response to any aggression

Iran’s response to any aggression will be harsh, President Masoud Pezeshkian wrote on X on Tuesday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of a possible strike. Trump said on Monday the United States could support another major strike if Tehran resumed rebuilding its ballistic missile or nuclear weapons programmes.

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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 14:09

Twelve missing persons identified in 2025

Twelve missing people were identified in 2025 by the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP), while the remains of 20 more were discovered during excavations, Greek Cypriot representative Leonidas Pantelides told the Cyprus News Agency on Tuesday. “Other identifications are imminent and will be completed in 2026,” Pantelides said, emphasising the value of information provided to […]

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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 13:57

Monday night coldest of winter so far

The night from Monday to Tuesday saw temperatures reaching a record low for this winter, with the Athalassa weather station in Nicosia recording 0.8C, Kitasweather said on Tuesday. Other parts of the island, including Zygi, Larnaca, Aradippou and Xylofagou, recorded temperatures as low as 3C. Kitasweather put the wintery temperatures to a “severe temperature inversion”, […]

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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 13:54

Ierokipia municipalityhands out clothing vouchers to 180 students

Gift vouchers for clothing purchases landed in the hands of 180 students across nine school units in Yeroskipou, Konia, and Timi, as part of Ierokipia municipality’s social policy, it announced on Tuesday. According to the municipality, vouchers were delivered on December 22 at Ierokipia’s municipal building by Mayor Nikos Palios and Social Welfare Committee President […]

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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 13:48

Papadopoulos renews attack on government over GSI

Diko leader Nicolas Papadopoulos on Tuesday intensified his criticism of the government over the planned power interconnection with Greece, accusing it of sending contradictory signals. Speaking on CyBC radio, Papadopoulos warned against the collapse of the great sea interconnector (GSI). “If the project collapses, international agreements will still be implemented and the bill will be […]

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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 13:17

Manufacturing leads growth in Cyprus industrial output

Cyprus’ Industrial Production Index reached 116.4 units in October 2025, using 2021 as the base year set at 100 units, according to the Statistical Service (Cystat) . The index rose by 3.5 per cent compared with October 2024, while during the period from January to October 2025 it increased by 3.1 per cent year-on-year. In […]

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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 13:09

Larnaca completes 2025 tourism plan with focus on local identity

The Larnaca district completed its full annual tourism action plan in 2025 while rolling out additional initiatives aimed at strengthening the destination’s overall tourism offering, according to the the Larnaca regional tourism board (Etap). In a statement, the board said 2025 marked another year of measurable progress, noting that the planned programme was delivered in […]

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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 12:45

40-year-old wanted man arrested in Nicosia over serious crimes

Police have arrested a 40-year-old man in Nicosia who was wanted in connection with a series of serious offenses, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. Earlier, the police had issued an appeal for information to help locate the individual, describing him as wanted in relation to a case involving significant criminal activity. Following investigative efforts, officers were […]

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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 12:41

33-year-old arrested over motorcycle theft

Police on Tuesday arrested a 33-year-old in connection with the theft of a motorcycle in Larnaca in October 19. The man was arrested pursuant to a court warrant, which had been issued as part of investigations into the theft.

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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 12:29

Car destroyed by blaze in Limassol

A car owned by a 56-year-old man was destroyed in a fire that broke out in the early hours of Tuesday in Kato Polemidia, Limassol. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the blaze, which is being treated as malicious. The fire erupted at around 2.00am while the vehicle was in the […]

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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 12:18

Integration begins as Eurolife absorbs Ethniki Insurance portfolio

Eurolife Limited has officially welcomed the customers of the former Ethniki Insurance (Cyprus) Ltd following the successful completion of a portfolio transfer that marks a significant expansion for the Bank of Cyprus group. “This important step confirms our commitment to offering excellent service, innovative solutions and security to every customer,” the company stated. “As the […]

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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 12:09

Electoral roll registration opens ahead of 2026 parliamentary elections

The interior ministry issued a formal announcement on Tuesday setting out the rules and deadlines for registration on the electoral roll ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for 24 May 2026. All citizens of the Republic aged 18 and over who have had their usual residence in Cyprus for at least six months are entitled […]

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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 11:39

Seven arrested in overnight police operations

Seven people were arrested during targeted preventive operations across Cyprus overnight, police said on Tuesday. Three of those detained were staying in Cyprus illegally, while two others were arrested on pending warrants. One driver was arrested for holding a suspended licence and testing positive for alcohol well above the legal limit. Another was held for […]

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Kıbrıs 30.12.2025 11:34

Torvill & Dean and England boss Wiegman recognised in New Year Honours

ctor Idris Elba and ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean were among the hundreds named in King Charles’s New Year honours list published on Monday. The full list includes more than 1,157 people in politics, sport, the arts or community service to be awarded titles from Member, Commander or Officer of the Order of […]

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