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Kıbrıs 28.11.2025 14:06

Paris’ Louvre raises prices for non-EU tourists to fund renovations

The Louvre in Paris is raising ticket prices by 45% for most non-European Union tourists to help finance renovations of the museum, whose deteriorating state was laid bare by the theft of crown jewels last month. Visitors from outside the EU or the European Economic Area – which includes Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway – will […]

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Kıbrıs 28.11.2025 14:01

Further seven vehicles recalled over Takata airbag defect

The road transport department announced on Friday the recall of an additional seven Vauxhall vehicles due to defective Takata driver airbags. Owners of the affected vehicles are being instructed to immediately immobilise them. The department has revoked the certificate of suitability for these vehicles, reinforcing the urgency of the recall. Vehicle owners are urged to […]

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Kıbrıs 28.11.2025 14:01

Zelenskiy’s ‘man for all seasons’ ensnared in corruption probe

Ask Ukrainians who the country’s most powerful figure is after the president and many will say Andriy Yermak, his chief of staff and a key negotiator during four years of war when Western financial and military aid has kept Kyiv in the fight. Yermak, a friend of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and his trusted right-hand man, […]

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Kıbrıs 28.11.2025 14:00

Cyprus betting revenue reaches €298m in Q2, up 4 per cent year-on-year

Cyprus’ betting market continued to expand in the second quarter of 2025, with total gross revenue from Class A and Class B operators rising by 4 per cent year-on-year to €298.1 million, the National Betting Authority (NBA) said this week. The figure also represents a 16 per cent increase compared with the same period in […]

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Kıbrıs 28.11.2025 13:30

Valentina Rzheutskaya urges ethical and inclusive AI development

Valentina Rzheutskaya, Executive Director of the Limassol-headquartered fintech Capital.com, set out a clear call for ethical, people-centred artificial intelligence during her keynote address at The Economist’s 21st Annual Cyprus Summit in Nicosia. Speaking on the theme ‘Building a Future-Ready Workforce’, she explored how AI is reshaping the world of work, while at the same time […]

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Kıbrıs 28.11.2025 13:00

Cyprus moves to 5 per cent VAT for school construction under new cabinet proposal

Cyprus approved a legal amendment this week to cut VAT on the construction and renovation of buildings used for exempt educational services, reducing the rate to 5 per cent from 19 per cent. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said after the cabinet meeting that the proposal amends the VAT Law of 2000–2025 and introduces a reduced […]

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Kıbrıs 28.11.2025 12:48

Europe’s hidden rehab gap: Why families are looking abroad — and what a “safe” rehab actually means

Across Europe, the conversation around substance use, mental health, and residential addiction treatment is changing rapidly. Rising levels of alcohol misuse, growing dependence on prescription medications, and the aftermath of years of social and economic instability have created a demand for inpatient rehabilitation far beyond the existing capacity of most healthcare systems. Families seeking immediate […]

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Kıbrıs 28.11.2025 12:30

Cyprus deposits surge €421.2 million in October while loans expand further

Total deposits and loans recorded notable increases in October 2025, according to deposit and loan statistics released on Thursday by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The figures reflect the monthly movements in deposits and lending across households, non-financial corporations and other domestic sectors, as well as the annual rate of change in both categories. […]

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Kıbrıs 28.11.2025 12:29

Lidl Cyprus silver sponsor at the 4th Limassol international book fair

For the 4th consecutive year, the company supported the institution, promoting conscious nutrition and highlighting that culture and quality of life go hand in hand. Investing consistently in culture, society, knowledge, and the exchange of ideas, Lidl Cyprus participated, for the 4th consecutive year, in the 4th Limassol International Book Fair as a Silver Sponsor. […]

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Kıbrıs 28.11.2025 12:00

Be careful what you wish for, Cyprus…

Last Friday we teased the idea of hurricanes hitting the island. Or hailstones the size of halloumi… And boom: Limassol turns white with hail, and Avgorou gets a tornado! Now, if our weather whims keep coming true, then perhaps we should be predicting sudden windfalls and random rains (of money). Given that our Ministry of […]

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Kıbrıs 28.11.2025 12:00

Guest recipes with Serene Tharian

Roasted Aubergine and Sweet Potato Curry For the roast vegetables1 large aubergine, cut into 2cm cubes2 sweet potatoes, scrubbed, peeled and cut into 2cm cubes3-4 tbsp olive oil for roastingSalt & ground black pepper for roastingFor the sauce4 medium tomatoes diced small8 garlic cloves, peeled & chopped fine5cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled & chopped […]

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Kıbrıs 28.11.2025 11:53

Cyprus growth “not enough” without social balance, Syprodat cautions

Cyprus’ decade-long economic rebound risks being overshadowed by a deepening housing crisis that is fast becoming a social issue with “increasingly larger dimensions”, the Cyprus Borrowers Association (Syprodat)  said in a statement this week. The association noted that the country is simultaneously on a path of strong recovery yet “in narrow social dead ends”, pointing […]

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Kıbrıs 28.11.2025 11:50

Legal service denies Angelides suspended investigation into former client

Recently circulated allegations of the inappropriate handling of a case by deputy attorney general Savvas Angelides due its connection to his former law firm were “an attempt to create a scandal” and completely unfounded, the legal service said on Friday. “[This is] an attempt to create the impression that the deputy attorney general has ordered […]

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Kıbrıs 28.11.2025 11:33

EAC warns of solar panel delays amid application surge

An “unprecedented increase” in photovoltaic system applications, driven largely by the government’s Photovoltaics for All plan, has caused delays in their installation, the electricity authority (EAC) announced on Friday. “This is a strong response from the public, it exceeds any previous records, and it is a clear indication of society’s mature shift towards clean energy […]

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Kıbrıs 28.11.2025 11:30

Van Persie defends decision to give senior debut to son Shaqueel

Feyenoord manager Robin van Persie said his decision to give son Shaqueel a senior debut in their Europa League game against Celtic was made in his role as his coach, not his father, after the Dutch side lost 3-1 at home on Thursday. The 19-year-old signed his first professional contract with the Dutch club in […]

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Kıbrıs 28.11.2025 11:30

Tourism plans take shape as Cyprus reviews its long-term agenda

Cyprus is moving ahead with the European Tourism Agenda 2030 through a series of targeted actions and incentives, Deputy Minister of Tourism Costas Koumis said at the Cyprus Tourist Enterprises (Stek) tourism conference in Nicosia, noting that the government has made the sector’s transition “to the new era” a clear priority. Speaking at the event, […]

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Kıbrıs 28.11.2025 11:26

Agreement signed for direct Larnaca–Brussels flights

An agreement to launch a direct Larnaca-Brussels route was signed on Friday morning between the civil aviation department and Aegean Airlines. The flights “ensure a reliable and stable connection between Cyprus and Brussels in view of the Cyprus Presidency of the EU,” Transport Minister Alexia Vafeades said. They “enhance our country’s access to European decision-making […]

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Kıbrıs 28.11.2025 11:17

Security and economy priorities for upcoming EU presidency

Cyprus will prioritise security, economic policy and migration during its upcoming term as president of the EU Council, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. Speaking after meeting European Commission secretary general Ilze Juhansone, Christodoulides said the government will work closely with it to advance the EU agenda, noting that Cyprus will inherit several dossiers from […]

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Kıbrıs 28.11.2025 10:40

Celestyal hails record-breaking Mediterranean and Adriatic season

Celestyal has concluded its most successful Mediterranean and Adriatic season on record, with the Mediterranean passenger numbers up by 4% this year and revenue up 10% on 2024. Operating from April to November 10 ‘Heavenly Greece, Italy & Croatia’ sailings, and 22 ‘Idyllic Greece’ voyages took place on the 1260-guest Celestyal Journey, with both itineraries […]

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Kıbrıs 28.11.2025 10:31

Farewell reception in honour of the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Liu Yantao

A deeply moving farewell reception for the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Liu Yantao, was held on Wednesday, 26th of November at the Hilton Nicosia, marking the conclusion of his five-year tenure in Cyprus. The event was attended by AKEL General Secretary Stefanos Stefanou, Attorney General of […]

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Kıbrıs 28.11.2025 10:31

McLaren are right to let drivers race freely, says Verstappen

McLaren are right to let their drivers race freely for the Formula One title and Oscar Piastri would be labelled a number two if he accepted anything else, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen said on Thursday. McLaren’s Lando Norris could secure the crown in Qatar on Sunday but has teammate Piastri and four-times world champion Verstappen […]

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Kıbrıs 28.11.2025 10:26

Lyon thump Maccabi Tel Aviv to go top, Forest keep on winning

Lyon went top of the Europa League standings with a 6-0 victory against Maccabi Tel Aviv with Corentin Tolisso netting a hat-trick, while in-form Nottingham Forest made light work of Malmo in a comfortable 3-0 home win. Real Betis moved up to fifth with a 2-1 victory over visiting Utrecht and Rangers earned their first […]

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Kıbrıs 28.11.2025 10:14

Cyprus launches business council in Dubai to deepen UAE ties

Cyprus deepened its commercial ties with the United Arab Emirates this week as Energy Minister George Papanastasiou marked the launch of the Cyprus Business Council (CBC) in Dubai, describing it as “a tangible step towards further strengthening the economic bridge” between the two countries. Speaking at the Council’s founding ceremony and first general assembly, held […]

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Kıbrıs 28.11.2025 10:05

Celebration of life at the MBS Wellbeing Festival

With a 24-year legacy, the Mind, Body & Spirit Wellbeing Festival (MBS) continues its journey of celebrating holistic wellbeing, inspiration and conscious living. As it gets ready for another epic annual event in Limassol this weekend, founder Marilena Angelides looks at what is to come. “MBS was created as a sanctuary, a space where curiosity […]

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