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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 16:01

Christodoulides outlines changes to boost building sector

President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday outlined a series of government actions aimed at supporting the construction sector and strengthening the wider economy. Speaking at the annual general assembly of the federation of building contractors (Oseok), he emphasised reforms designed to benefit both citizens and businesses. Christodoulides opened his speech by highlighting the performance of the […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 15:30

The power of a brisk walk, even in Nicosia

By Philippa Tracy When you get to late middle age, which I can still just about claim to be, and wonder whether it’s time to join a gym, there’s a lot to consider! It’s not just the cost of the gym or whether you really want to be seen in lycra leggings. Once you start […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 15:15

Holy relics stolen from chapel in Nicosia

Police in Nicosia are investigating the theft of holy relics from a small chapel in Pano Deftera, after unknown intruders broke in and removed items kept in a dedicated reliquary. The incident was reported to officers shortly after it was discovered.  Police teams went to the scene and carried out detailed checks inside and around […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 14:37

Hong Kong mourns victims of blaze that killed 128 and counting

Hong Kong on Saturday mourned the 128 people known to have died in a massive fire at a high-rise apartment complex, a toll that is likely to rise with 150 still missing days after the disaster. Authorities have arrested 11 people in connection with the city’s worst blaze in nearly 80 years as they investigate […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 14:29

Israeli attack kills two children in Gaza, medics say

An Israeli attack killed two children in Gaza on Saturday, medics and relatives said, in violence that has persisted in the Palestinian enclave despite a fragile ceasefire. The children’s uncle said an Israeli drone fired on Fadi and Goma Abu Assi, brothers aged ten and 12, while they were gathering firewood to help their wheelchair-bound […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 14:08

Ogier equals Loeb’s record with ninth world championship

Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier secured a record-equalling ninth world rally title in Saudi Arabia on Saturday to equal the tally of fellow Frenchman Sebastien Loeb and become the sport’s oldest champion at 41. Loeb won his nine titles successively between 2004 and 2012 with Citroen. Ogier won six titles consecutively from 2013-18 and added two more […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 13:39

Indonesia flood death toll climbs to 303 amid cyclone devastation, disaster agency says

The death toll from floods and landslides following cyclonic rains in the Indonesian island of Sumatra has risen to 303, the head of the country’s disaster mitigation agency said on Saturday, up from a previous figure of 174 dead. Large parts of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have been stricken by cyclone-fuelled torrential rain for a […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 13:26

Pope removes shoes but doesn’t pray on visit to Istanbul’s Blue Mosque

Pope Leo visited Istanbul’s Blue Mosque on Saturday, removing his shoes in a sign of respect but not appearing to pray in his first visit as leader of the Catholic Church to a Muslim place of worship during his four-day visit to Turkey. The first US pope bowed slightly before entering the mosque and was […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 13:13

Man arrested in Mesogi after gunfire reported outside a house

Police in Paphos have arrested a 46-year-old man in connection with an incident involving gunfire in a residential area in Mesogi in the early hours of Saturday. Officers said the man was detained to assist the investigation into the alleged use of a firearm, malicious damage, and threats of violence. The case seemingly centres on […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 12:30

The women who shaped Britain’s cities

By Rachel Delman A new statue of Dervorguilla of Galloway was installed in the Master’s Court of the University of Oxford’s Balliol College in September. She was the 13th-century cofounder of Balliol and its first benefactor. Carved from a single block of limestone by artist Alex Wenham, it was described by the college as “a […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 12:16

Cyprus ready for peace talks ahead of year-end, president says

President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday said he is ready to take part in an expanded informal conference on the Cyprus issue even before the end of 2025.  He made the statement while attending the annual general assembly of the federation of building contractors associations in Nicosia. The president stressed that political will from all sides […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 11:51

Man arrested following violent incident outside Limassol football club

Police have arrested a 21-year-old in connection with clashes outside the Apollon football club in Limassol. A second suspect remains at large. The Limassol CID said two arrest warrants were issued. The 21-year-old was located and taken into custody on Saturday morning. The incident occurred late on Friday night. A group of Ael supporters appeared […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 11:13

Two young motorcyclists seriously injured in Paphos crash

Two young men were seriously injured in a road accident in Paphos on Friday night. Police said the crash happened around 11.40 pm on Morphou street. A 19-year-old was riding a motorcycle with a 17-year-old passenger when, under circumstances being investigated, he lost control. The motorcycle hit the pavement and a metal railing before overturning. […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 11:00

Odd but beloved: the Groningen eierbal

The eierbal is a distinctive and beloved snack originating from the province of Groningen in the Netherlands, recognised for its unique composition and cultural significance. Essentially, an eierbal is a deep-fried ball containing a whole hard-boiled egg at its centre, encased in a thick layer of ragout or thick stew. This outer layer is typically […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 10:51

Teenager dies in crash on Larnaca-Limassol road

A 17-year-old girl, Aliki Nicolaou from Lymbia, died on Saturday morning in a car crash on the road from Kofinou to the Limassol-Nicosia highway. The collision occurred at around 2.30am. Police said the vehicle, carrying five people, was entering the highway towards Nicosia when it veered off course. The car struck a safety barrier and […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 10:36

Motorcyclist dies after collision with lorry in Larnaca

A 28-year-old motorcyclist from Ukraine has died following a road accident on the old Dromolaxia-Larnaca road. Artem Fomichov, a resident of Larnaca, passed away at 11.30 pm on Friday at Nicosia general hospital. The crash occurred around 7.15 am on Friday. Police said Fomichov was riding a large-capacity motorcycle along Alkionidon street, Aradippou area, when […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 10:26

Adel brings storms to Cyprus this weekend

A low-pressure system named Adel, centred in Greece, is moving northeast and is expected to begin affecting Cyprus from Saturday evening. On Saturday morning, high clouds are covering most of the island. Conditions will gradually become partly cloudy, with isolated showers expected in the western half. A single thunderstorm is possible in the north-west. Winds […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 10:01

STING to return to Cyprus

The 17-time Grammy Award winning artist STING is set to bring his STING 3.0 World Tour to our corner of the Mediterranean next summer, presented by the Cherrytree Music Company and Live Nation. In August, Cyprus fans will have the opportunity to catch the iconic singer live on stage as he presents his highly revered […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 10:00

Old Strovolos Christmas Alley: the street festival reviving Old Strovolos!

This year, for the first time, a spectacular street festival — Old Strovolos Christmas Alley — is being organised through the initiative of local residents and businesses. Our goal is to revive the historic heart of Old Strovolos and offer a unique festive experience to all visitors. The festival is innovative in nature, extending both […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 10:00

Cyprus promotes shipping credentials at Marintec China 2025

Cyprus will showcase its shipping capabilities at this year’s Marintec China, one of the world’s largest maritime exhibitions, taking place from December 2 until 5, in Shanghai. Held every two years and running since 1981, the exhibition is expected to draw more than 80,000 visitors and over 2,000 exhibitors from 30 countries, including 15 national […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 09:30

Resuming Crans-Montana: A Strategic Impasse

By Ioannis Tirkides It is widely acknowledged by diplomatic observers and historians alike that the Conference on Cyprus held in Crans-Montana in July 2017 represented the high-water mark, the closest the two sides had ever come to a solution since the division of the island in 1974. Consequently, the collapse of the talks marked not […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 09:00

Airlines warn EU261 plan is heading off-track and becoming a ‘reverse Robin Hood’

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that the European Parliament’s proposed overhaul of EU261 risks moving the bloc’s passenger-rights rules in the wrong direction, arguing that the changes would raise costs for travellers and airlines while failing to address the issues passengers actually face. According to IATA, the regulation’s shortcomings have been evident […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 09:00

Cyprus’ surge of South Africans

By Morgan West “The first time I landed in Cyprus, I swore I hadn’t left home!” Matthew exclaims. “The light, the heat, the smell of the sea: it was all so familiar! Landscape, weather, plant life – it’s almost the same. Except for one HUGE difference…” Matthew, a 56-year-old South African CEO, had been travelling […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 08:00

Banks in talks to lend $38 billion to fund sites for OpenAI, FT reports

A group of banks is in talks to lend another $38 billion for Oracle and data centre builder Vantage to fund further sites for OpenAI, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

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