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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 15:01

ERB ASFALISTIKI holds fire-safety training seminar

ERB ASFALISTIKI, the largest General Insurance Company in Cyprus and a member of the Eurobank Group, recently organised a training seminar titled: “Knowledge, Experience, Technology: The Forces of Fire Safety”. The seminar was part of the company’s ongoing commitment to upgrade the services it provides to clients, and took place on November 20, 2025, at […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 15:00

City Friends Club: Turning ESG commitments into real impact in Cyprus

As global attention shifts and ESG is no longer just a trend, it’s becoming clear who truly acts on sustainability and who treats it as a checkbox. City Friends Club (CFC) stands among those proving that real environmental and social impact comes from consistent local action – not slogans. From grassroots movement to island-wide action […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 14:59

Cyprus and UK roll out first EU training platform for tourism security

Cyprus and the United Kingdom have unveiled what they described as Europe’s first online platform to train tourism-sector staff in recognising and reporting potential terrorist threats, as well as managing crises, during an event in Limassol on Wednesday. The initiative, announced at the ‘Safeguarding Cyprus’s Tourism Industry’ conference jointly organised with the Deputy Ministry of […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 14:52

Three patients receive new kidneys via transplant chain

An internationally coordinated chain of three kidney transplants involving Cyprus and Israel was successfully completed on Tuesday, giving three long-term dialysis patients a new chance at life. The procedures were carried out through joint efforts between the transplant clinic of the Nicosia general hospital and the Rabin and Hadassah hospitals in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 14:32

Neocleous Tower construction enters final stretch

Neocleous Tower is a groundbreaking commercial development in central Limassol inviting corporations to discover the future of upscale workplace excellence. Redefining the work lifestyle paradigm, the tower is also raising the bar for sustainable real estate, offering an eco-conscious, tech-driven and people-centric work environment that fosters excellence, collaboration and well-being. And the future-forward office hub […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 14:31

After 26 years in prison, PKK leader Ocalan has key role in Turkey peace process

After 26 years in a Turkish prison, Abdullah Ocalan is carving out a key role for himself as Ankara tries to end his outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party’s four-decade insurgency. In an event that was unimaginable a year ago, three Turkish lawmakers visited Ocalan on Monday to further the peace process following the PKK’s announcement in […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 14:30

Cyprus unemployment rate falls to 4.1 per cent in third quarter

Unemployment in Cyprus stood at 4.1 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, easing from 4.5 per cent a year earlier, according to a report published by the statistical service (Cystat) on Wednesday).. The number of unemployed persons fell to 21,781, down from 23,073 in Q3 2024, with the rate among men at 3.7 […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 14:27

Exhibition puts Cyprus’ Cyprus monuments in the spotlight

Have you ever thought about Cyprus’ monuments? Its public art and landmarks? One artistic research initiative, from both sides of the island, has looked into just that. Titled Of Monumental, the initiative now opens a critical space for reflection and active engagement with the public art landscape of Cyprus and its first presentation this Saturday […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 14:24

Italy’s Senate delays rape bill, exposing government rifts

Italy’s Senate has postponed debate on a landmark bill that would stipulate for the first time that sex without consent constitutes rape, exposing tensions within Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s coalition. The measure, approved by the lower house earlier this month, stipulates that anyone engaging in sexual acts without the other person’s free consent could face […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 14:12

UK Chancellor extends income tax threshold freeze to 2030/31

Britain will freeze the thresholds for paying income tax until the 2030/31 financial year, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility. “This Budget extends the freezes of personal tax thresholds for a further three years from 2028-29 to 2030-31,” the OBR said in a document published on its website. The move is expected to raise […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 14:12

Deputy attorney-general denies resignation claims

Deputy attorney-general Savvas Angelides on Wednesday denied reports and rumours that he had submitted his resignation letter to President Nikos Christodoulides. In a written announcement he said that in light of the public debate that has been taking place in recent days, he felt he needed to clarify that he has never submitted his resignation […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 13:55

Kidnapping probe deepens, victim reported to be wanted Ukrainian ex-minister

Larnaca police continue to investigate the attempted kidnapping of a 51-year-old man in Oroklini, who Ukrainian media claim is former energy minister Volodymyr Demchyshyn. Demchyshyn has reportedly been on the international wanted list since 2022. Although Larnaca police refuse to confirm, Ukrainian outlets widely identify the man as Demchyshyn, who served as energy and coal […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 13:47

Cyprus, Lebanon sign ‘milestone’ agreement

Cyprus and Lebanon on Wednesday signed an agreement on the delimitation of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) between the two countries and agreed to explore the idea of a Cyprus-Lebanon electricity interconnection by creating technical teams and conducting a viability study. In Beirut, President Nikos Christodoulides described the agreement “a milestone of strategic importance”. Christodoulides […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 13:38

Exploring the intersection of curation and anthropology

An art talk in Larnaca tonight places the focus on the intersection of curating and anthropology, inviting Dutch/Spanish curator Sana López Abellán to share her work and vision with the public. The talk is part of the Dis-Course series organised by Cultural Agenda Curator Simon Pruciak at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 13:35

Cyprus Interior Minister travels to Stockholm for talks on housing and civil defence

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou will travel to Stockholm on November 27 for meetings with Sweden’s political leadership on housing policy and civil protection, ahead of Cyprus taking over the EU Council Presidency in January 2026. According to the Interior Ministry, Ioannou will hold separate talks with the Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, Andreas Carlson, as […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 13:30

Understanding narcissism: when self-love turns selfish

By Dr Vasilios Silivistris From mythology to modern psychology, narcissism encompasses more than just vanity; it can significantly impact relationships, work and overall well-being. Here’s what you should know about this complex personality trait. What is narcissism? Narcissism originates from the Greek myth of Narcissus, a man who fell in love with his own reflection. […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 13:30

Shop smart, follow the data: the case of digital product passports

By Athina Evagorou As global markets continue to evolve towards greater transparency and sustainability, the European Union’s introduction of the Digital Product Passport marks a pivotal shift in how product information is collected, shared and regulated. Designed to underpin the EU’s transition to a circular economy, the digital passport creates a unified digital record of […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 13:30

Cyprus sets out its vision for cooperation and resilience at the IMO’s 34th general assembly

Cyprus reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to the IMO’s mission as Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis addressed the Plenary of the 34th General Assembly of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London. In her remarks, she noted that Cyprus remains dedicated to actively contributing to the collective efforts that shape the future of international shipping. According […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 13:02

48-year-old man remanded for attempted murder

The Famagusta district court on Wednesday issued an eight-day detention order against a 48-year-old man in connection with an attempted murder of a 61-year-old. Police reports say that the incident occurred on the afternoon of August 8, 2025 on a village road in the district. Preliminary findings indicate that the 61-year-old victim became involved in […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 13:00

Demetra posts €13.7m nine-month profit as stock-exchange gains and higher interest income lift results

Demetra Holdings Plc reported a profit of €13.7 million for the first nine months of 2025, compared with €42.4 million in the same period of 2024, as gains from the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) and a sharp rise in interest and rental income supported the group’s performance. The 2024 results had included €40.3m from the […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 12:53

Cabinet plans to approve pension reform by end of year

The government’s draft proposals for pension reforms will centre on creating a more simplified system that will increase the benefits to low-income pensioners, reports said on Wednesday. President Nikos Christodoulides said in September his government was committed to reforms and plans to have the relevant bills approved by the cabinet by the end of the […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 12:51

Suspect heads to trial for attempted murder

A 22-year-old man accused of the attempted murder of a 47-year-old cyclist in July this year was on Wednesday been referred to a direct trial before the Larnaca criminal court. The Larnaca district court ordered the suspect remain in custody until the trial starts on January 13. According to police, the case concerns a shooting […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 12:48

Four dead after fire engulfs residential high-rise buildings in Hong Kong

At least four people have died and others remain trapped after a massive fire engulfed multiple high-rise towers of a residential complex in Hong Kong’s northern Tai Po district on Wednesday, the government and Fire Services Department said. Firefighters continued to battle the blaze as dusk fell, with thick black smoke billowing from the 31-storey towers, home […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 12:22

‘Sincaraz’ in full swing, but ITF chief sees challengers looming

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner may have turned men’s tennis into a duopoly over the last two years by sweeping the Grand Slams, but International Tennis Federation CEO Ross Hutchins is convinced a new wave of challengers will emerge. The early 20-somethings, dubbed ‘Sincaraz’, split the majors again this year and clashed in six finals […]

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