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Kıbrıs 21.12.2025 10:30

Australia honours Bondi Beach attack victims as PM orders safety review

Australia on Sunday was honouring victims of a gun attack a week earlier on a seaside Hanukkah celebration, as the prime minister announced a review of the country’s law enforcement and intelligence agencies. The nation was marking a day of reflection to honour the 15 people killed and the dozens wounded in the attack by […]

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Kıbrıs 21.12.2025 10:21

President to present Cyprus EU Council presidency program

President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday will present the work program of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU. The presentation will take place during an event at the Lefkara Conference Centre, in Lefkara village, and will begin at 10:30 am. The village is located at the foot of the Troodos Mountains in the southeastern region, […]

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Kıbrıs 21.12.2025 10:20

Nine killed, 10 injured in South Africa shooting, police hunt for suspects

Nine people were killed and 10 wounded in an early morning shooting in a township south-west of Johannesburg and authorities have launched a manhunt for the suspects, the South African Police Service said on Sunday. The incident occurred just before 1 a.m. local time (2300 GMT) at a licensed tavern in Johannesburg’s Bekkersdal township, the […]

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Kıbrıs 21.12.2025 10:10

US Epstein files full of famous names, but not Trump’s

The thousands of documents released by the U.S. Justice Department related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were filled with the names of some of the world’s most famous people, including former President Bill Clinton, but there was one notable exception: President Donald Trump. The department released only a partial tranche of the […]

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Kıbrıs 21.12.2025 09:00

Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting December 15: Eurogate Limassol is preparing to expand storage capacity at its Container Terminal by demolishing one of two warehouses that pre-date the port’s privatisation, a move that Chief Operating Officer Alexandros Dimitriadis said is intended to ease operational pressure and support continued […]

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Kıbrıs 21.12.2025 09:00

What is Cyprus’ soundtrack?

On an island that’s never quiet for long, these sounds might be the best Cyprus is never quiet for long. There’s barking dogs, screaming neighbours, constant construction. But this is about an altogether nicer sound – and one that’s actually really good for you: music. From summer weddings where the laouto plays until dawn, to […]

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Kıbrıs 21.12.2025 09:00

BBC lawsuit could sink US special relationship

Defamation is a niche branch of the law for the rich and powerful but the $5 billion claim by President Trump against the BBC for defaming him is off the scale. As his fellow New Yorker and former tennis champion, John McEnroe, would say: “you cannot be serious.” The BBC spliced two clips from opposite […]

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Kıbrıs 21.12.2025 08:30

Tales from the Cofeeshop: Life at Versailles, Kyproulla edition

THE PRESIDENTIAL palace would be more aptly named the Palace of Versailles if you consider the number of courtiers it has on its payroll with fancy titles. In total some 140 people work at the palace, but this also includes menials such as five ‘class A’ waiters, three domestic helpers, five office cleaners, seven gardeners, […]

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Kıbrıs 21.12.2025 08:30

Euro area trade surplus hits €18.40 billion in October

The euro area recorded a trade in goods surplus of €18.40 billion with the rest of the world in October 2025, according to Eurostat. This is significantly higher than the €7.10 billion surplus recorded in the corresponding month of 2024, driven by increased exports and a drop in imports. Euro area exports of goods to […]

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Kıbrıs 21.12.2025 08:00

Our View: A mild tax reform backed by a comfortable majority

Unless something totally out of the ordinary happens on Monday the legislature will approve the government’s tax reform package, as the three parties supporting it have a majority. After a meeting of Finance Minister Makis Keravnos, with representatives of Diko, Dipa and Disy, at which he agreed to several changes suggested, the most important being […]

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Kıbrıs 21.12.2025 07:00

Turkish banks face another tough year amid credit curbs

Garanti Bank (GARAN.IS) expects another tough year for Turkish lenders in 2026, with growth likely to remain constrained as authorities keep most credit restrictions in place to tame inflation, CEO Mahmut Akten told Reuters. The cautious outlook from Garanti, Turkey’s second largest private bank by assets, suggests little near term relief for a sector hit hard by […]

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Kıbrıs 21.12.2025 04:24

Retirement dream unravels in Cyprus property maze

It’s all fun and games until you need the official documents. This is what a couple from the UK, visiting the island every year since 1981, found out when they bought property in Cyprus. Carefree holidays on an island they came to love were suddenly replaced by the dismay, disappointment, frustration and stress of endlessly […]

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Kıbrıs 20.12.2025 20:11

Turkey: Cyprus-Greece-Israel cooperation not a threat

The trilateral cooperation between Cyprus, Greece and Israel does not constitute a threat to Turkey, Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler said on Saturday, warning however that Ankara would take “necessary measures” if Israel were to install an air defence system on Aegean islands. “The fact that Greece, Israel and the Greek Cypriot administration of southern […]

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Kıbrıs 20.12.2025 19:08

A women-led Sunday market in Kalavasos

The women of the Kalavasos area are coming together this holiday season to create a marketplace brimming with solidarity, creativity and sustainability. Designers, artists, painters, healers and community weavers join forces this Sunday for the Festive Makers Market in Kalavasos, from 12pm to 6pm. Each woman participating will showcase their handmade creations, offering unique festive […]

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Kıbrıs 20.12.2025 19:01

Haaland propels Man City to top with double against West Ham

Manchester City climbed back to the top of the table with a ruthless 3-0 dismantling of West Ham United on Saturday, as Erling Haaland bagged a double to top Cristiano Ronaldo’s Premier League goals tally in less than half the time. Pep Guardiola’s men have 37 points after 17 games, while Arsenal, with 36 points, […]

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Kıbrıs 20.12.2025 18:48

US interdicting, seizing vessel off Venezuelan coast, officials say

The United States is interdicting and seizing a vessel off the coast of Venezuela in international waters, three US officials told Reuters on Saturday, a move which comes just days after US President Donald Trump announced a “blockade” of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. The officials, who were speaking on the condition […]

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Kıbrıs 20.12.2025 18:10

What crypto to buy in December? Investors are pulling from ETH for this DeFi crypto

December will mark a decisive moment for crypto investors searching for the next big opportunity. While Ethereum has long dominated the market, attention will shift toward a project with real utility and strong growth potential. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) will emerge as the next crypto to explode, combining innovative lending models with tangible earning opportunities. Analysts […]

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Kıbrıs 20.12.2025 18:03

Little Heroes Foundation holds charity swim for children with cancer

The Little Heroes Foundation held its ninth charity swimming event for children suffering from cancer on Saturday in Limassol. Participants swam a 1.5-kilometre route, finishing at the pier of the old Limassol port near the Marina. Police also took part in the event, with Police Chief Themistos Arnaoutis officially starting the swim. Following the swim, […]

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Kıbrıs 20.12.2025 17:40

Paphos announces neighbourhood Christmas events and ‘Love Bus’

The municipality of Paphos on Saturday announced a series of Christmas events across the city’s neighbourhoods, including a special “Love Bus” offering free rides to residents. In the days leading up to Christmas and continuing into the new year, the municipality has organised music and dance performances, film screenings and public gatherings, aiming to “bring […]

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Kıbrıs 20.12.2025 17:21

US Epstein files release highlights Clinton, makes scant reference to Trump

The US Justice Department released thousands of heavily redacted documents related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday that made scant reference to President Donald Trump but extensively featured Democratic former President Bill Clinton. The absence of references to Trump was notable given that pictures and documents related to him […]

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Kıbrıs 20.12.2025 16:58

Christodoulides to attend Cyprus–Greece–Israel summit in Jerusalem

President Nikos Christodoulides will travel to Jerusalem on Monday to take part in the tenth trilateral summit between Cyprus, Greece and Israel, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Saturday. “The summit confirms the broader strategic network of cooperation that has developed between the three countries, with the aim of producing new and tangible deliverables that […]

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Kıbrıs 20.12.2025 16:40

Newcastle squander two-goal lead in 2-2 draw with Chelsea

Earlier, Newcastle United were held to a 2-2 draw by Chelsea after Nick Woltemade’s first-half double was cancelled out by a Reece James free kick and Joao Pedro equaliser in an entertaining clash in the Premier League on Saturday. Woltemade made amends for his own goal last week in a derby defeat by Sunderland, scoring […]

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Kıbrıs 20.12.2025 16:37

US offers new talks format including Russia and Ukraine, Zelenskiy says

The United States has offered a potential new format for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia with American and possibly European envoys participating, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday. Kyiv will decide on the format once it is clear whether bilateral discussions with US negotiators that resumed on Friday are positive, Zelenskiy said, adding […]

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Kıbrıs 20.12.2025 16:00

If you like something, put it into jelly

Polish Galareta is one of those beloved traditional recipes the unfortunate appearance of which may discourage the uninitiated. Also known colloquially as “cold feet,” this savoury jelly, a type of aspic, typically features pork or chicken meat with vegetables suspended in a rich, gelatinous broth. The jelly comes from collagen released by simmering meat and […]

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