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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 09:40

After years, mystery of ‘cat Covid’ solved

It was the dogs’ fault – sort of The cause behind the ‘cat Covid’ epidemic of 2023 has now been established, according to a UK team led by a Cypriot scientist. ‘Cyprus becomes “island of dead cats” after outbreak of feline coronavirus kills 300,000,’ wrote The Telegraph in July of that year. ‘Why deadly cat […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 09:00

Global M&A hits $4.8 trillion in near-record year for dealmakers

Dealmakers got what they wanted in 2025: an almost record-breaking year for mergers and acquisitions despite a turbulent spring that threatened hopes of a revival in activity during US President Donald Trump’s second term. The chase for scale is fueling a late-year rally in dealmaking that bankers and lawyers interviewed by Reuters say will continue […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 09:00

Villa’s Christmas charge: Can Emery’s men crash the Arsenal-City party?

Aston Villa are heading into the Christmas period like a runaway sleigh with ten successive victories in all competitions and with the Premier League’s top spot in their sights. The Midlands club’s 2-1 win over Manchester United, their seventh in a row in the league, left them three points behind leaders Arsenal and one behind […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 08:45

Cyprus eyes a role on the world stage

But it has to dump a lot of baggage first By Kerry Abbott When Cyprus hosted the conference of European Small States in September, it was not so obvious that its president harboured great ambitions for Cyprus in the international, or at least regional, arena. Now it seems that Cyprus does not aim to be […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 08:00

EU agricultural productivity surges by 9.2 per cent in 2025 estimates

The European Union agricultural sector saw a significant 9.2 per cent increase in labour productivity in 2025 compared with the previous year, as rising income and a shrinking workforce combined to boost the efficiency of the bloc’s farming industry, according to Eurostat. This marked improvement in productivity was primarily driven by an 8.1 per cent […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: tax reform, minimum wage reaction, foreign investments

The Cyprus Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Selk) welcomed the passage of Cyprus’ long-awaited tax reform by the House of Representatives, saying the vote marks a major institutional shift after more than two decades without a comprehensive overhaul of the tax system. The reform, which will come into force on January 1, 2026, was described […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 07:00

European services sector maintains upward path despite wider stagnation

The European Union has seen a significant divergence in its economic sectors as of October 2025, with services recording a substantial 16.4 per cent increase since the start of the pandemic while trade and construction remain nearly unchanged, according to Eurostat. This growth in the production of services stands in sharp contrast to the performance […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 06:27

What’s on this weekend

The last weekend of the year is set to go out with a bang. Countless events are happening in every corner of the island to mark the end of a busy season. Here’s what to see, do and enjoy on the last Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the year! December 25 Christmas Day is […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 04:20

Driving home for Christmas – road safety campaign urges caution

Christmas is a season of reunions for many. Families and friends come together, moving from home to home – and in some cases, from country to country – to share meals and drinks around the table. These end of year celebrations inevitably result in heavier traffic and higher alcohol consumption – a combination that too […]

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Kıbrıs 25.12.2025 04:20

Our View: Love it or hate it, Christmas endures in good times and bad

Every year hundreds of thousands of words are published in the run up to December 25 on Christmas vs everything. It’s too secularist and materialistic, Bing Crosby’s White Christmas is racist and not really about snow. The latest on Monday from a UK museum was “Santa is too white”. And when UK supermarkets sell “Evergreen […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 19:42

A two-day party at Nicosia’s Old Town Hall

It is not so often that a party takes over an old municipal building, but this week, the most festive week of the year, that is exactly what is happening in Nicosia. The Old Town Hall in Eleftheria Square will welcome a two-day fiesta this December 26 and 27 as the Mestinpoli – Christmas Edition […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 18:10

Top 3 cheap Cryptocurrencies to buy before 2026, one new Crypto under $0.1 is surging 250%

As the market moves closer to 2026, many investors are reassessing where real upside can still be found. Large cap cryptocurrencies remain important, but their size limits how fast they can grow. This is why attention often turns to cheaper cryptocurrencies before a new cycle fully develops. History shows that strong performers are often identified […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 16:00

Ghosts of Christmas past

Scrooge’s ghosts terrified him; I love mine. First, Bridget, my mother, and Aunt Emma, a child waking very early on Christmas morning finding gifts from Daddy na Nollaig (Santa). The excitement of tearing wrapping paper, joy uncovered. Breakfast, then Mass, home to the aroma of something wonderful in the oven. People coming and going, cousins […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 15:30

She entered IT as an ‘experiment’. She stayed as a leader

A little over five years ago, Antonina Zinovenko, now manager of art department at Wargaming, stepped away from media and advertising and into IT, carrying no technical background whatsoever, only her organisational strength, communication skills, an ability to multitask and the management experience she had gathered in a completely different industry. As she recalled, “When […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 15:25

Restaurant review: The art of restraint in fusion cooking

It’s a beautiful winter day. The sun is out under a cloudless sky, yet a chilly wind cuts through it all. The season has truly turned. And what better way to mark the change than with a brand-new eatery in the capital? At the time of writing, Sannae has been open for just over a […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 15:15

Russia remains top foreign investment source for Cyprus despite sharp decline

Foreign direct investment in Cyprus totalled €365.07 billion in 2024, with Russia remaining the largest single source despite a sharp decline, according to data on inward investment positions published on Wednesday by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The central bank said €83.46 billion of the total stock of inward foreign direct investment originated from […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 14:11

Last two Greek Cypriots held in north return home

The last two Greek Cypriots who had been held in the north since July returned home late on Tuesday, bringing to an end the case of all five previously detained. The couple had been detained for five months after being arrested on July 19 alongside three other Greek Cypriots.  Their return follows the release of […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 13:57

Man in ICU after Limassol police incident involving weapons and drugs

A 31-year-old man is in intensive care after a late-night police incident in Limassol, during which an officer was injured and weapons, ammunition and drugs were found in a vehicle. Police were called to reports of disturbance in an open area of Limassol shortly after midnight on Tuesday night, according to an official police statement. […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 13:52

Nicosia’s festive programme draws strong public support

Nicosia’s Christmas celebrations have drawn large crowds, with the city’s festive programme receiving positive feedback from residents and visitors alike. The events, organised by Nicosia municipality under the title “Christmas in the Capital!”, began on November 23, with the lighting of the Christmas tree in Eleftheria square. The opening featured a concert by Stavento and […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 13:49

Cyprus tax reform expected to bolster foreign investment climate

Invest Cyprus described parliament’s approval of the tax reform as a very positive development, saying it closes an important, if not the most important, chapter for business and foreign investment in Cyprus. With the reform passed this week, the organisation said “Cyprus’ attractive investment environment is being maintained and further strengthened”, supported by a competitive […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 13:44

Free wine for all at this village event

Kathikas village’s central square will fill with wine lovers and winemakers on December 26 and 27 as a unique Christmas Wine Celebration takes place. Two evening full of aroma, tradition and fine wine await for the final Friday and Saturday of 2025 as three local wineries share their creations. From 4pm to 8.30pm, the square […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 12:34

Putin briefed on US proposals for Ukraine peace plan, Kremlin refuses to discuss its reaction

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been briefed about contacts with President Donald Trump’s envoys on U.S. proposals for a possible Ukrainian peace deal and Moscow will now formulate its position, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. Trump, who says he wants to be remembered as a peacemaker, has repeatedly complained that ending the Ukraine war – […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 12:32

Archbishop decries federal solution to Cyprob as ‘national euthanasia’

Archbishop Georgios warned against any settlement of the Cyprus problem that he says would threaten the “future of Hellenism on the island”, provocatively describing certain proposals as amounting to “national euthanasia”. In his Christmas circular, the primate said the Greek Cypriot side must make clear it will not accept a settlement that undermines its survival. […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 12:12

Limassol stabbing victim out of danger as police hunt suspects

A 36-year-old Syrian man who was stabbed during an attack last weekend is now out of danger and has regained consciousness, police said on Wednesday. Officers say the man is being treated in a private hospital and was expected to give a statement to investigators later today. The attempted murder happened shortly after 7pm on […]

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