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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 08:27

US envoy Witkoff calls Ukraine, Russia talks productive

Talks held between U.S., European and Ukrainian officials over the last three days in Florida aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine focused on aligning positions, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday, calling those meetings and separate talks with Russian negotiators productive. U.S. President Donald Trump has been pressuring Ukraine and Russia to […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 08:21

US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela, officials say

The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, officials told Reuters on Sunday, in what would be the second such operation this weekend and the third in less than two weeks if successful. “The United States Coast Guard is in active pursuit of a sanctioned ‘dark fleet’ vessel that […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 08:21

Russian and Israeli caught with illegal tobacco

The customs department announced on Monday it had confiscated large amounts of tobacco and e-cigarettes/vapes at Larnaca airport on December 18, found in the luggage of a 29-year-old Russian passenger, holder of an Israeli passport, who arrived on a flight from Russia via Armenia. The haul included 7kg and 210g of nargileh tobacco, 67 e-cigarettes […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 08:02

EU posts record €194 billion surplus in services trade

The European Union exported and imported record levels of services in 2024, according to a report from Eurostat. Specifically, EU countries exported services worth €1 568 billion to countries outside the bloc in 2024, representing an increase of 8 per cent compared with 2023. Imports of services from non-EU countries reached €1 374 billion in […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 07:59

Busy night for the police

Drugs, gambling, explosives and traffic offences were on the menu for the police on Sunday night. The police announced on Monday that they booked 148 people for traffic offences alone in a total of 400 checks, including drink driving and speeding. Eleven people were arrested overnight for gambling, possession of drugs and explosives, violating a […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 07:46

Limassol shop damaged by rocks

A shop window in Limassol was damaged in the early hours of Monday when unknown individuals hurled rocks at it. The police said the incident occurred at around 1.40am, causing damage to the interior as well. The shop belongs to a 30-year-old. Police investigations are ongoing.

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 07:32

Week starts off with rain, storms and snow

The week starts off overcast with fine dust lingering in the atmosphere. Isolated showers and thunderstorms can be expected in the afternoon, as well as sleet or snow in the mountains. Temperatures will reach 18C inland, 20C along the coast and 10C in the highest mountains. Winds will be a northeast to southeast gentle to […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 07:30

EU cuts primary energy use to lowest level since 1990

Eurostat has reported that the European Union reduced its primary energy consumption in 2024, bringing it closer to its 2030 efficiency targets and signalling progress that also matters for energy-dependent countries such as Cyprus. According to the statistical office of the EU, primary energy consumption across the bloc reached 1,202 million tonnes of oil equivalent […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 07:10

Cyprus bucks sharper EU milk price rises in 2025

Agricultural prices across the European Union rose again in 2025 after a brief dip, according to Eurostat, with Cyprus standing out for recording one of the slowest increases in milk prices, reflecting relative price stability for local consumers and producers. Early estimates suggest that the average price of agricultural goods produced in the EU increased […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 07:00

Cyprus economy tracked through new real-time data dashboard

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) has announced the launch of a new Dashboard for Short-Term Economic Indicators, aiming to give the public a clearer and more accessible overview of recent economic developments in the country. The new online tool brings together key economic indicators of Cyprus on a single webpage, responding to growing demand for […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 06:50

Cyprus renewable energy share climbs again as EU falls short of 2030 goal

Cyprus continued to increase its share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption, according to Eurostat, highlighting steady progress on the island’s energy transition as the European Union overall struggles to meet its longer-term climate targets. Across the EU, 25.2 per cent of gross final energy consumption came from renewable sources in 2024, marking […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 06:28

Cyprus household consumption near EU average in 2024

Cyprus recorded levels of actual individual consumption close to the EU average during 2024, according to Eurostat, reflecting relatively strong household material welfare compared with several other member states. Across the European Union, actual individual consumption per capita ranged widely in 2024, from 72 per cent to 146 per cent of the EU average, which […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 06:10

Cyprus to update consumer price index basket from January 2026

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) has that it will introduce significant changes to the Consumer Price Index from January 2026 onwards, aiming to better reflect current consumption patterns and improve the accuracy of inflation measurement. The changes will be implemented from January 2026, marking a comprehensive revision of how inflation is calculated and presented in […]

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Kıbrıs 22.12.2025 06:00

Kyndryl unveils advanced agentic AI to scale business efficiency

Kyndryl, a leading global provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services with a presence in Cyprus, has announced the launch of enhanced agentic AI capabilities and a unique design process.  The company said that these will enable customers to move beyond limited trial projects and scale real-world, AI-native solutions across their businesses to boost efficiency and […]

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Kıbrıs 21.12.2025 20:38

Superb Rogers double gives Aston Villa 2-1 win over Man United

Morgan Rogers struck two superb goals for Aston Villa as they beat Manchester United 2-1 at home on Sunday to record their seventh straight Premier League victory and 10th in a row in all competitions. Rogers gave the home side the lead with a brilliant solo goal in the 45th minute, bringing a difficult ball […]

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Kıbrıs 21.12.2025 18:10

Mutuum Finance (MUTM): The $0.035 new crypto coin built to dominate DeFi

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is making waves in the world of decentralized finance. This new crypto aims to offer real utility, attractive yields, and a strong growth trajectory. With the presale now in phase 6, investors have a unique chance to acquire tokens at $0.035 before the price rises by 15% in the next phase. The […]

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Kıbrıs 21.12.2025 17:34

France to build new aircraft carrier, Macron tells troops based in Gulf

President Emmanuel Macron confirmed on Sunday plans to build a new, larger and more modern aircraft carrier to replace the ageing Charles de Gaulle carrier and boost France’s capacity as a maritime power. Macron, who originally touted the plans in 2020, was speaking to troops based at a French military base in Abu Dhabi located […]

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Kıbrıs 21.12.2025 16:56

Dozens arrested in nationwide operation targeting illegal stay

Thirty-one third-country nationals who were residing illegally in Cyprus were arrested on Sunday during a coordinated police operation, authorities said. According to an announcement by the Aliens and Immigration Service, the operation was carried out in the morning across the districts of Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol and Famagusta. Those arrested were taken into custody and procedures […]

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Kıbrıs 21.12.2025 16:48

Selling Christmas vouchers in Vienna: have you planned gifts for your employees?

Before moving to Cyprus, I lived in Vienna for many years, and nothing highlights the difference between the two more than Christmas: festive markets popping up everywhere, temperatures dropping below zero and the famous Viennese wind determined to freeze off your nose, hands and toes. I was studying my communication science undergrad at the university […]

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Kıbrıs 21.12.2025 16:46

Gap analysis for Vasiliko terminal identifies outstanding deficiencies, Etyfa chairman says

The gap analysis carried out by the project manager for the Vasiliko natural gas terminal focuses on identifying deficiencies that need to be addressed, Etyfa chairman George Ashikalis told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA). In clarifying remarks regarding the study, which was delivered on December 19, Ashikalis said the analysis does not include timelines for […]

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Kıbrıs 21.12.2025 16:39

Erhurman calls for future free of past pain at commemoration of 1963 events

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said the goal must be to ensure that the pain of the past is not repeated and that no child is left without a future, speaking at events in the north marking the anniversary of the December 1963 events. Erhurman attended a ceremony at a monument in occupied Nicosia, where […]

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Kıbrıs 21.12.2025 16:27

Christodoulides says ready for UN-led multilateral meeting on Cyprus talks

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday that he is fully prepared to attend a multilateral meeting on the Cyprus issue under UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, presenting concrete ideas and proposals aimed at restarting negotiations. Speaking on the sidelines of the presentation of the priorities of Cyprus’ EU Council presidency in Lefkara, and asked to comment […]

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Kıbrıs 21.12.2025 16:22

Lefkara embroiderers to submit proposals to protect traditional craft

Women involved in the traditional art of Lefkara embroidery will submit proposals to President Nikos Christodoulides aimed at safeguarding and ensuring the continuation of the craft. The president spoke with embroiderers on Sunday as he arrived at the Lefkara Conference Centre, where he presented the priorities of Cyprus’ upcoming presidency of the Council of the […]

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Kıbrıs 21.12.2025 16:15

Government backs Greece–Cyprus electricity interconnection, says President

The government fully supports the strategic objective of the electricity interconnection between Greece and Cyprus (GSI), President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday, announcing that Cyprus and Greece have jointly decided to proceed with an updated feasibility study. Speaking on the sidelines of the presentation of the priorities of Cyprus’ upcoming EU Council presidency in Lefkara, […]

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