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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 18:21

Gaza death toll tops 70,000, health ministry says

The number of people confirmed killed in Israel’s offensive in the Gaza Strip has passed the 70,000 mark, the enclave’s health ministry said on Saturday. A total of 301 people have been added to the toll since Thursday, taking it to 70,100, the ministry added. Two died in recent Israeli strikes, the rest were identified […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 17:53

Piastri wins Qatar sprint, trims Norris’ lead to 22 points

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri won the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race from pole position and for the third year in a row on Saturday to trim teammate Lando Norris’s Formula One championship lead to 22 points. Mercedes’s George Russell finished second, 4.951 seconds behind the Australian whose win was his first of any sort since the […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 17:41

Two Limassol fires now under control

Two wildfires near the villages of Kivides and Dora, in Limassol, have been brought under control as of Saturday afternoon. No livestock structures were at risk in either incident. The first fire was in Kivides that broke out in the Ayios Akindynos area. Six fire engines from Limassol city and district responded, supported by two […]

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Kıbrıs 29.11.2025 17:14

EU Parliament leaders to visit Cyprus ahead of 2026 presidency

The conference of presidents of the European Parliament will visit Cyprus on December 1 and 2. The visit comes ahead of Cyprus taking over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026. Leaders will meet with President Nikos Christodoulides, the cabinet, and hold discussions at the House of Representatives. On December 1, […]

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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

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 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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