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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 12:00

Green Key certification drives Cyprus tourism modernisation

Hotels in Cyprus are increasingly adopting the Green Key certification, as the scheme gains traction as part of the island’s broader tourism reform. The certification signals compliance with environmental standards and is becoming a factor for both business competitiveness and regulatory expectations. “Since the global market for tourism and services, such as hotels and restaurants, now […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 11:51

Afghanistan and Pakistan on verge of major flare up, civilians targeted by both sides

Afghanistan’s Taliban administration said on Tuesday that nine children and a woman were killed in Pakistani air strikes and vowed to respond, ratcheting up tensions between the South Asian neighbours. The bombardment overnight reported by Kabul followed a series of attacks in Pakistan that Islamabad blames on militants based in Afghanistan. Pakistan did not immediately […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 11:49

IDEA Innovation Centre accepts applications for 11th Startup Program

IDEA Innovation Center of Bank of Cyprus is now accepting applications from entrepreneurs who are determined to transform their innovative idea into a startup business. Applications are open until 13 February 2026. As Cyprus’ largest innovation and business support organisation, IDEA is launching the 11th call to its Startup Program, inviting startups that: Selected startups […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 11:25

Finance Ministry sets out priorities and challenges in 2026 budget

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 25.11.2025 11:24

Auditor slams delays and cost overruns in Zygi LPG project

The course of works to build a dock and install two underwater pipes to transport liquefied petroleum gas to the harbour area in Zygi (Vasiliko) highlights the inability of the state to implement a substantial development project within a set timeframe and budget, the auditor-general said on Tuesday. In a report on the project’s progress, […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 11:18

EU court says same sex marriage should be recognised throughout bloc

EU countries must recognise a marriage between EU citizens of the same sex lawfully concluded in another member state, the bloc’s Court of Justice said on Tuesday. The court said Poland had been wrong in not recognising a marriage between two Polish citizens in Germany on the ground that Polish law does not allow marriage […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 11:12

Worst season ever, says unhappy Hamilton

An unhappy Lewis Hamilton said his first season with Ferrari had been the worst of his career after he started last in Las Vegas and finished 10th, before being promoted to eighth hours after the race ended. It was the first time since the 2009 Abu Dhabi season-ender that a Ferrari had started at the […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 11:10

Green initiative launched in Larnaca bee villages

More than 1,000 bee-friendly trees and plants were planted across Larnaca’s nine ‘bee villages’ on Monday with the aim of supporting the long-term sustainability of local bee populations. The Larnaca tourism board (Etap), in partnership with the newly established ‘honey network’, carried out the large-scale tree-planting initiative supported by the deputy tourism ministry. Community officials […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 11:00

Promed Bioscience secures over €1 million growth financing led by KV Fund II

Promed Bioscience, a biotech company specializing in advanced collagen-based biomaterials for regenerative medicine, has successfully closed a €1.25 million growth financing round led by KV Fund II. Overall, the investment emphasises KVF II’s commitment to supporting pioneering Cypriot companies with global potential. This new capital injection will enable Promed to expand production capacity, scale its […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 10:55

US and Russia hold peace talks in Abu Dhabi as missiles pound Kyiv

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has held unannounced talks with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi as part of an intense new push by President Donald Trump’s administration to end the war in Ukraine and more meetings were expected on Tuesday. The talks come as U.S. and Ukrainian officials sought to narrow the gaps between them […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 10:28

Pogba never doubted he would play again, could feature against Pafos

Paul Pogba described his emotional Monaco debut as a moment of relief and gratitude on Saturday after the French midfielder returned to the pitch for the first time in more than two years following a doping ban. The former Juventus and Manchester United player, who joined the Ligue 1 side on a free transfer in […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 10:23

Chelsea’s Maresca braced for big week, Palmer out of Barca clash

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer is close to returning but will miss the Champions League clash with Barcelona before the top-of-the-table Premier League showdown against Arsenal, manager Enzo Maresca said on Monday. Palmer, who suffered a groin injury in August before returning with back-to-back goals against Brentford and Bayern Munich, was nearing his comeback, but an […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 10:12

EIT Innovation Awards 2025 open in Budapest with Europe’s top innovators

The EIT Innovation Awards 2025 open today at the Budapest Congress Centre, marking the start of a full day dedicated to celebrating Europe’s brightest innovators. The event brings together leading entrepreneurs, researchers and emerging startups from across the European Institute of Innovation and Technology’s vast ecosystem. The EIT, which is the European Union’s largest innovation […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 10:01

Cyprus stands by Ukraine, over €39m allocated to refugees

Cyprus has accepted, proportionally, the largest number of Ukrainian refugees, allocating more than €39 million during the first two years of the war to provide accommodation, language classes, psychological support, legal services and tailored assistance for families, children and the elderly, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Monday evening. Speaking at an event to mark […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 10:00

Panto comes to Paphos. Oh, no it doesn’t!

December’s arrival brings many exciting events but for the anglophone theatre community, it usually means one thing – pantomime! This year, Emba’s Stage One Theatre presented a glimmering production of Old Mother Hubbard, written and directed by Doug Craig. Get ready for songs, lively dances and… wonderfully terrible panto jokes. A diverse cast is involved […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 10:00

Cyprus gaming firm GDEV rolls out its third-quarter results

GDEV Inc., an international gaming and entertainment company headquartered in Limassol, published its unaudited financial and operational results for the third quarter this week, reporting lower revenue but stronger profitability for the period. GDEV describes itself as a gaming and entertainment holding company focused on development and growth of its franchise portfolio across various genres […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 09:50

SOFTSWISS report shows iGaming turning to AI for smarter, safer play

iGaming industry participants are increasingly investing in AI-driven compliance tools, real-time player monitoring, and data analytics to detect and prevent risky player behavior, according to the 2026 iGaming Trends report released by SOFTSWISS in November. Traditional responsible gaming measures, such as deposit limits and self-exclusion tools are increasingly viewed as a baseline, not a differentiator, […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 09:41

One hospitalised after Nicosia fire

One person was hospitalised with burns from a fire that broke out on Tuesday in a block of flats in Nicosia. Two other residents had ascended to the roof to escape the blaze. The fire started at 5.27am in a ground flour apartment of a two-storey block of flats in Nicosia and then spread to […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 09:31

IDEA Innovation Centre opens applications for 11th Startup Programme

IDEA Innovation Centre of Bank of Cyprus (BoC) has opened applications for its 11th Startup Programme, inviting entrepreneurs who want to turn an innovative concept into a functioning business. Applications will remain open until February 13, 2026. The organisation, recognised as Cyprus’ largest innovation and business-support hub, is now calling for teams that are developing […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 09:28

Cyprus determined to stamp out human trafficking

Cyprus is determined to combat human trafficking and in this direction it stands ready to continue to actively contribute to global efforts, along with implementing its own national strategy, special envoy for multilateralism Andreas Kakouris said on Monday. Addressing the UN high level meeting on the global plan of action to combat human trafficking, Kakouris […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 09:14

Violence against women an ‘ongoing challenge’

Violence against women “deeply affects mental health, social equality and social cohesion”, and has impacts the lives of women and children, the Cyprus Psychologists Association said on Tuesday. In a statement to mark the international day for the elimination of violence against women, the association pointed out that “violence against women is an ongoing social […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 08:49

Woman arrested in arson case

A 40-year-old woman was arrested on Monday in connection with arson committed in September in Paphos. On September 3, just after 2am, a fire broke out in the loft of a shop in Paphos, where the woman was temporarily living. Investigations indicated it was arson.

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 08:14

Limassol icy after hailstorm

A hailstorm in Limassol on Monday night covered streets and gardens with an icy layer in a matter of minutes. In one instance, according to witnesses, a bolt of lightning hit a tree, causing a fire. The meteorological department had issued a yellow weather warning on Monday ahead of the hailstorm, valid from midnight till […]

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Kıbrıs 25.11.2025 08:05

Police find speed evidence in July fatal accident

The police appear to have found scientific evidence proving the speed in which the car was moving that caused an accident killing 20-year-old Kyriacos Antoniou on July 29. On October 2, the police recommended to the attorney-general that the 24-year-old man who was involved in a road accident be criminally prosecuted. Phileleftheros reported on Tuesday that […]

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