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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 10:29

Head century crushes England’s hopes as Australia eye victory

Travis Head proved England’s nemesis once again as he scored his second century of the Ashes to carry Australia toward a seemingly inevitable series triumph on day three at Adelaide Oval on Friday. Head’s unbeaten 142 in front of an adoring home crowd of 53,696 helped Australia to 271 for four at stumps and a […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 10:04

Vintage postcards from Europe at Larnaca airport

Postcards of the past are now on display at Larnaca airport, from a rare collection by the late Antonis Hadjipanayis. As Cyprus prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in January 2026, the exhibition offers travellers a glimpse of the past as the postcards reveal the charm of European cities […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 09:33

Rubio’s strategy: the tail wags the dog?

US President Donald Trump has ordered “a total and complete” blockade of all ‘sanctioned’ oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuelan ports, which is technically an act of war. How seriously should we take this? Trump has certainly threatened war with Venezuela in the past. Former US National Security advisor John Bolton reports that Trump said […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 09:12

After Bondi Beach massacre, Australia plans gun buyback

Australia will launch a national gun buyback scheme following the mass shooting in Sydney, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday, as hundreds of surfers and swimmers paddled out at Bondi Beach to honour victims. The buyback would be similar to gun reforms introduced soon after the massacre in 1996 in Tasmania’s Port Arthur after […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 09:09

Cyprus to utilise EU ‘important references’ to Turkey’s obligations

The government will be utilising all references in the European Council conclusions on Cyprus, as well as regarding Turkey’s role and its obligations towards the Republic of Cyprus, President Nikos Christodoulides said early on Friday. Speaking to the press after a night-long European Council session in Brussels, Christodoulides welcomed the reference on the need for […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 09:03

Cyprus to launch new Amalthea aid initiative for Gaza

Forty-four containers carrying 950 tons of humanitarian aid made available in a joint initiative by Cyprus, France, Slovakia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates will be shipped via the Amalthea humanitarian aid corridor to Gaza on Saturday. “That there is a specific reference to the ‘Amalthea’ humanitarian corridor. On the occasion of the reference to […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 09:00

Cyprus’ white Christmas?

The winter of 1950 remains the benchmark against which all island snowfall is still measured! Who wants a white Christmas in Cyprus?! Our summer visitors would be shocked to see the land of sun, sea and sand covered in white. Or at least the mountains covered; it’s a rare winter when drifts drift down to […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 08:30

Cyprus electricity interconnection ‘strategic’ for lowering costs

Electricity tariffs remain a growing concern across Europe, with the European Commission now outlining seven targeted actions aimed at easing costs for households and businesses while strengthening the competitiveness of European industry, according to Andreas Poullikkas, an energy systems expert and former chairman of the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA). Poullikkas said the central objective […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 08:24

Today’s weather: Mostly clear at up to 22 degrees

On Friday, the weather will remain overwhelmingly clear with some localised cloud cover. Temperatures will range from 10 degrees Celsius in the higher mountains to 20 degrees inland and reach up to 22 degrees on the coast. Mild winds will blow south- to northwest at up to 4 Beaufort. The sea will be slightly rough. […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 08:24

Cyprus satisfied with EU Council outcome on Ukraine

The breaching of sanctions against Russia by third countries impacts the effectiveness of the measures, President Nikos Christodoulides said early on Friday after a night-long European Council session in Brussels, which spent six hours discussing the financing of Ukraine. “We are glad that there is a special reference to the issue of purchasing equipment by […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 08:21

Nick Houwen explains Ferragudo’s strategic position in the Algarve’s sales surge

Central Algarve locations, including Loulé, Quinta do Lago, and Vale do Lobo, recorded an 18% increase in sales over the past year, with property prices climbing 10% across the region. Ferragudo, a traditional fishing village positioned between these established luxury markets and the western Algarve, has emerged as a focal point for investors seeking authentic […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 08:00

Machine learning used to predict Cyprus solar power consumption

Frederick University and Electi Consulting Ltd have successfully completed the technical implementation of the DYNAMO research project, a decentralised energy management platform designed to allow smart communities in Cyprus to trade renewable energy autonomously. The project, which also involves the Frederick Research Center, focuses on creating cooperatives of citizens, businesses, and local authorities that work […]

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Kıbrıs 19.12.2025 07:54

Cyprus assuming EU presidency at ‘difficult juncture’ says Christodoulides

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will be touring countries of the region after her January 7 visit to Cyprus for the assumption of the EU presidency, which President Nikos Christodoulides said was happening at “a decisive and difficult juncture”. In statements to the press early on Friday, after a night-long European Council session […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 21:28

Peru orders arrest of ex-prime minister under Mexico asylum in Lima

A Peruvian Supreme Court judge on Friday ordered the arrest and five-month preventive detention of former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chavez, who is currently under asylum at the Mexican embassy in Peru’s capital Lima. Chavez briefly served as prime minister during the administration of ousted and jailed former President Pedro Castillo. She is being prosecuted […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 21:25

Roadworks to affect traffic over coming days

Roadworks will be carried out over the coming days in Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca. On November 25, works will be underway on the Limassol-Nicosia motorway, lasting till December 4, from Monday to Thursday, between 8pm and 5.30am the next day. One lane towards Nicosia will be closed during the works. On November 27 and 28 […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 20:38

Putin says US peace plan can be the basis for peace in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Moscow had received the US proposals for peace in Ukraine and that the plan could be the basis of a peaceful resolution of the conflict. “I believe that it can be used as the basis for a final peaceful settlement,” Putin told senior officials in televised comments, […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 20:35

EU leaders meet Saturday to discuss Ukraine peace, von der Leyen and Costa say

EU leaders will meet on Saturday in the margins of the G20 meeting in Johannesburg to discuss the situation in Ukraine, EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa said on Friday. “We have spoken to President Zelenskiy. We have discussed the current situation and we are clear that there should be nothing about […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 20:31

Larnaca resident loses €50,000 in online fraud

A Larnaca resident complained to the police on Friday that between July 24 and November 10 unknown individuals had managed to scam him out of €50,000. According to the complaint, the scammers presented themselves as stockbrokers working for a company in the US. The police said they convinced the man that they would guide him […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 20:17

China and Cyprus deepen ties with cultural and cooperation agreements

A vibrant signing ceremony hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Cyprus and the China NGO for International Exchanges (CNIE) on Thursday in Nicosia marked a new milestone in the deepening relationship between China and Cyprus. Titled ‘Silk Road People-to-People Connectivity’, the event combined cultural performances, economic dialogue and formal cooperation agreements aimed at strengthening mutual […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 20:13

EU opens new energy efficiency case against Cyprus

The European Commission on Friday launched a new infringement case against Cyprus, saying the Republic has yet to incorporate the EU’s energy efficiency directive 2023/1791 into national law. The directive, adopted in 2023, gave member states a two-year deadline to transpose it, which expired on October 11. Letters initiating infringement proceedings were sent to 26 […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 20:07

Education ministry aims at better public schools in 2026

Better public schools and modern units are among the education ministry’s aims for 2026, according to its annual action plan published on Friday, included in the ministry’s proposed budget of €1.6 billion. The education ministry said there were challenges to be addressed and need to be met, such as improving learning, cultivating basic skills and […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 19:56

Get a taste for Cyprus zivanias

“Join us for an unforgettable tasting experience dedicated to Cyprus’ most iconic spirit — Zivania,” says Brewfellas as the downtown Nicosia bar prepares for an eventful Saturday night. Brewfellas will switch gears from showcasing craft beers to showcasing a traditional Cypriot drink in all its glory. The Zivania Feast will kick off at 3pm and […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 19:39

Business acquisitions by foreign funds worrying, says tax commissioner

Tax Commissioner Soteris Markides expressed concern on Friday about the phenomenon of acquisitions of businesses in Cyprus by foreign companies and funds. He told MPs at the House finance committee – discussing the tax reform bill – that Cyprus should be worried about the fact that hotels, universities and hospitals were being bought by foreign […]

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Kıbrıs 21.11.2025 19:21

German’s usurpation trial continues with cross-examination

Arguments in the second trial-within-a-trial in the case of the German real estate agent facing charges of usurping Greek Cypriot property in the north will be heard on December 3 at 9am, the court said on Friday. The second trial-within-a-trial has to do with the statement she gave on July 11, 2024, to the police […]

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