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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 08:08

Light showers expected

Light, isolated showers are possible on Wednesday morning along the northern and eastern coasts. Early mist and low cloud over inland areas are expected to clear quickly. By midday, the weather will turn partly cloudy across much of the island. Isolated showers are expected in the east and the north-west, and a brief storm may […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 08:05

Reeves to test faith of investors and party with tax-heavy budget

British finance minister Rachel Reeves is likely to announce tens of billions of pounds of new tax increases on Wednesday in a budget that puts her credibility on the line both with bond investors and with lawmakers demanding more welfare spending. Little more than a year after ordering 40 billion pounds ($52.7 billion) of tax […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 08:00

Pafos dream big ahead of showdown with Monaco in Champions League

PAFOS FC are dreaming bigger than ever – and after stunning Villarreal on a famous night at the Alphamega Stadium two weeks ago, who can blame them? Tonight, the Limassol stadium hosts another well-known European outfit as AS Monaco arrive for a Champions League clash that could redefine the Cypriots’ campaign. Pafos’ belief is no […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 07:59

Chelsea cruise, City bruised, Newcastle halted – A night of Champions League twists

It was a dramatic and revealing night for English sides in the Champions League as Chelsea delivered a vintage European performance to dismantle Barcelona at Stamford Bridge, while Manchester City suffered a shock home defeat at the Etihad in Pep Guardiola’s 100th game in charge in the competition. Newcastle, meanwhile, saw their momentum halted in […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: finance ministry, companies, Eurobank, RIF, ECOMMBX, gaming

Cyprus’ Ministry of Finance has set out its strategic objectives, challenges and planned interventions for the coming year in its 2026 budget while also reviewing actions implemented in 2025. The document groups the main challenges under nine objectives, ranging from macroeconomic stability and fiscal discipline to financial stability, public-sector productivity and preparations for Cyprus’ EU […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 06:30

Big buzz, small market: Meta’s smartglasses are a specialty gadget this holiday

Early tech adopters are gobbling up smartglasses like Thanksgiving turkey – especially Meta’s new, retro-chic version with a visual display in the lens. But concerns about price, privacy, and the comfort of wearing a computer on one’s face are giving mainstream shoppers pause this holiday season. Meta and partner EssilorLuxottica’s “smart” Ray-Bans and Oakleys, which […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 06:00

Record US Black Friday crowds to find fewer bargains amid high prices

Unprecedented numbers of Americans are expected to hit stores this Black Friday, but they are likely to curtail their spending as they find fewer bargains from tariff-hit retailers. Marking the biggest turnout ever for the five-day stretch between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, 186.9 million people will shop, up from 183.4 million last year, the National […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 05:30

Spotify to raise US prices in first quarter of next year, FT reports

Spotify will raise its U.S. subscription prices in the first quarter of next year, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing three people familiar with the matter. The Swedish streaming giant said in August it would raise prices to 11.99 euros ($13.82) per month from 10.99 euros in markets including South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 04:24

Black Friday’s hidden cost

By Maria Savvides Every year, on the last Friday of November, the Christmas shopping season kicks off with what has become known as Black Friday, a day of supposedly big discounts and promotions to boost retail sales. This shopping frenzy generates billions in profit annually, as stores seek to push remaining stock before Christmas. What […]

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Kıbrıs 26.11.2025 04:20

Our View: More nurses are not needed, more efficient working is

If a private business found that its operations could not be run efficiently with the number of workers it employed, the obvious thing would be to hire more workers. If, however, it found out that its competitor’s output was as high, but it had a smaller workforce, it would examine the way it was operating […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 23:12

Cyprus’ 2026 budget draft complies with EU rules despite spending risks

Cyprus is among 12 eurozone countries whose draft budgets for 2026 have been assessed by the European commission as compliant with EU fiscal rules. The commission’s evaluation, presented on Monday in Strasbourg, calls on Cyprus to continue implementing its planned fiscal policy while noting a risk of overspending. Valdis Dombrovskis, European commissioner for economy, productivity, […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 21:17

European Commission confirms Cyprus’ debt servicing capacity

Cyprus retains the capacity to service its debt, the European Commission said in its latest post-programme surveillance assessment published on Tuesday.The Commission carries out a post-programme surveillance (PPS) twice a year on euro-area member states that have drawn financial assistance. In March 2013, Cyprus clinched a €10 billion loan from the European Union and the […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 20:48

Ports authority sets February 2026 target for LPG project at Vasiliko

The construction of a new anchorage and the installation of two subsea pipelines for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at the Zygi (Vasilikos) marine zone is now expected to finish by mid-February 2026, the Cyprus ports authority (CPA) announced on Tuesday. The update follows the release of a special report by the audit office on the […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 20:31

Europeans told US Rubio to maintain pressure on Russia, von der Leyen says

The leaders of the European countries supporting Ukraine, the so-called coalition of the willing, on Tuesday insisted to keep pressuring Russia with sanctions in a video call with U.S. Secretary of Marco Rubio, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said. “Since pressure remains the only language Russia responds to, we will continue to increase […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 20:20

President silent over meeting with Greek Cypriots held in north

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday declined to confirm reports that he met three Greek Cypriots recently released from detention in the north, saying only that “the meetings that should be made public are being made public”. Arriving at a lunch with EU officials hosted by the Danish ambassador, he added that he would “not comment […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 19:45

Jazzy Christmas: An evening of music, emotion

Christmas brings the spirit of giving, and so Telethon presents a festive concert in support of the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics and the Cyprus Muscular Dystrophy Association. Musicians and vocalists will step onto the Melina Merkouri Hall stage on December 9 for the charity concert Jazzy Christmas – an evening of music, love […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 19:06

Police investigate €30,000 online fraud in Limassol

Police are investigating a fraud case in which a 66-year-old man in Limassol received a message on Tuesday from a sender claiming to be the national health scheme (Gesy), asking for a small fee that led to the theft of €30,000. Following the instructions in the message, the man entered his bank card details. This […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 18:18

Allegations continue to surround deputy AG

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday reiterated that the deputy attorney-general has not submitted his resignation as rumours continued to swirl that the law enforcement official had wanted to quit but was persuaded not to. The president was questioned about persistent media reports that deputy AG Savvas Angelides had offered to resign during a meeting with […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 18:10

Ethereum price prediction: ETH drops 20% while this new DeFi crypto is poised for 700% growth

The largest smart-contract platform is showing signs of cooling. Ethereum (ETH) has slipped nearly 20% from recent highs and is now facing serious resistance zones that could curb its upside. Meanwhile, a new crypto project is quietly building real momentum and stands ready for a major run. For investors seeking the best crypto to invest […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 18:02

Over 400 volunteering actions set to support 14,000 people

A total of 407 volunteering activities are set to take place across Cyprus, Cyprus Volunteerism Coordinative Council (PVCC) president Elias Demetriou said on Tuesday. Under the auspices of First Lady Philippa Karsera, PVCC announced that organisers expect to assist around 14,000 people before and after volunteer week, which runs from December 1 to 8. Demetriou […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 17:41

Tornado strikes Avgorou, damaging homes and power network

A tornado swept through the community of Avgorou on Tuesday afternoon, leaving behind damaged rooftops, fallen trees, and destruction to solar panels and water heaters. According to deputy mayor Panayis Michaelas, the Famagusta district administration despatched crews to assess and repair the damage. The tornado also caused a power outage in the area. The electricity […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 17:41

Ukraine backs ‘essence’ of peace deal with Russia but sensitive issues linger

Ukraine on Tuesday signalled support for the framework of a peace deal with Russia but stressed that sensitive issues needed to be fixed at a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump. Kyiv’s message hinted that an intense diplomatic push by the Trump administration could be yielding some fruit but any optimism […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 17:26

Marquinhos set for 500th PSG appearance against Tottenham

Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique expects captain Marquinhos to make his 500th appearance for the club when they face Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League on Wednesday Brazilian Marquinhos, who joined PSG in 2013 at the age of 19, has recovered from injury and should reach the milestone at the Parc des Princes. “If […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 16:52

MPs warn of deadlock on entertainment venues bill

Discussion on a draft law on the operation of bars, restaurants and other entertainment venues remain at an impasse, chairman of the House commerce committee Kyriacos Hadjiyiannis said on Tuesday after a meeting. He confirmed that about 80 proposals and comments had been submitted on the bill but the positions of the involved parties were […]

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