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Cyprus government employment up slightly in December

Total government employment in Cyprus registered a marginal increase in December 2025, reaching 55,301 persons, according to a report from the statistical service (Cystat). The data showed mixed developments across services and employee categories compared with December 2024. Cystat said the total number of government employees rose by 53 persons, representing a 0.1 per cent […]

12.01.2026 15:00

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Footage of Tehran deaths appears as protests escalate

Video footage shared with the Cyprus Mail by a third party appears to show the aftermath of a crackdown on protesters in Tehran, as demonstrations by the Iranian diaspora continued in Cyprus over the weekend. The Cyprus Mail could not independently verify the authenticity, date or location of the footage. It has been shared with […]

12.01.2026 14:58

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Trump ramps up attack on Fed’s Powell with criminal indictment threat

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has ramped up its pressure campaign on the Federal Reserve, threatening to indict Chair Jerome Powell over comments to Congress about a building renovation project, an action Powell called a “pretext” to gain more influence over interest rates Trump wants cut dramatically. The latest development in a long-running effort by […]

12.01.2026 14:31

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Greece and Cyprus strengthen cooperation on maritime security, Kikilias says

Cyprus and Greece are moving to deepen their operational cooperation on maritime security, with a focus on practical measures ranging from border surveillance to search and rescue, as regional challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean persist. The issue was discussed on Monday during a meeting between Greece’s Minister of Shipping and Insular Policy, Vasilis Kikilias, and […]

12.01.2026 14:30

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The rise of sustainable commercial real estate in Europe: opportunities for businesses in Cyprus

Across Europe, the commercial construction sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Sustainability is no longer a niche ambition but a central pillar of modern real estate development. From logistics hubs to office spaces and industrial facilities, businesses are increasingly looking for buildings that align with environmental goals, lower energy costs, and meet stricter regulations. For […]

12.01.2026 14:27

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Russian businessman reported missing in Cyprus

Russian businessman and former CEO of fertiliser giant Uralkali, Vladislav Baumgartner has been reported missing since January 7 after disappearing from his home in Pissouri, police said on Monday. Police are focusing efforts near the village, where Baumgartner’s mobile phone last transmitted a signal. Search operations have been complicated by severe weather, with storms battering […]

12.01.2026 14:27

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Former UK Chancellor Zahawi defects to Reform from Conservatives

Former British Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defected to Nigel Farage’s right-wing Reform UK party from the Conservative Party on Monday, saying the country was broken and needed Farage as prime minister to fix it. Zahawi, who had a short spell in charge of the nation’s finances under former prime minister Boris Johnson in 2022, becomes the […]

12.01.2026 14:25

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Le Pen’s political fate hangs in the balance as French appeal begins

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen begins a crucial appeal in Paris this week that will determine whether she can run in the 2027 presidential election, after being barred from public office over a conviction for misusing EU funds. Le Pen, the long-time leader of the far-right National Rally (RN), was seen as a likely […]

12.01.2026 14:22

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Record tourism year as focus shifts to quality and Paphos projects, Koumis says

Cyprus’ tourism strategy for the new year, the challenges facing the sector and Paphos’ decisive contribution to overall performance were discussed on Monday during a meeting between Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis and local bodies in the Paphos district. Addressing stakeholders, Koumis described 2025 as the best tourism year in Cyprus’ history, stressing that the […]

12.01.2026 13:50

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Foundation stone laid for first affordable housing project

The foundation stone for the government’s first affordable housing complex was laid on Monday in Ayios Nicholaos, Limassol, with President Nikos Christodoulides saying he was “particularly pleased” that government policy was delivering results. “I am particularly pleased that the government’s responsible economic policy is bringing tangible results and the very specific tangible result is the […]

12.01.2026 13:35

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Cyprus’ banking chiefs to discuss finance’s next phase at industry forum

Five chief executives from Cyprus’ banking sector will take part in the 13th Banking, Payments and Fintech Forum and Expo, emphasising the event’s growing institutional weight at a time when the industry is navigating rapid technological and regulatory change. The forum, presented by Logicom, has become a key point of reference for the island’s banking […]

12.01.2026 13:31

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The most unfairly hated TV characters

We love television for many reasons, but the biggest one is escapism and comfort. TV is a controlled environment, whereas real life is chaos. Anything can happen at any moment, often for no reason at all. In television, everything happens because of something. And the greatest luxury of all? TV tells you exactly who to […]

12.01.2026 13:30

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Consumers group says e-kalathi app falling short after six months

Six months after its launch, the e-kalathi app has delivered disappointing results, the consumers association said on Monday. Designed as a practical tool to help consumers find cheaper supermarkets and lower prices while spurring competition to drive costs down, the app has so far fallen short of those aims. Referring to its e-kalathi observatory, the […]

12.01.2026 13:27

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Police investigating video as ‘hybrid’ attack on Cyprus

The police are investigating the video which alleges campaign finance lawbreaking on the part of President Nikos Christodoulides and a number of his close associates as a “hybrid” attack on Cyprus, the legal service said on Monday. It said that attorney-general George Savvides and his assistant Savvas Angelides had held a meeting with police chief […]

12.01.2026 12:59

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Christodoulides says chief of staff’s resignation is ‘an act of self-confidence’

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday said the resignation of his chief of staff Charalambos Charalambous is “an act of self-confidence”. Charalambous had resigned after a video alleging campaign finance lawbreaking on the part of him, Christodoulides, and former minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis was widely shared on social media, but Christodoulides was keen to maintain his now […]

12.01.2026 12:25

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Defence ministry issues conscript call for 16-year-olds

All teenage boys born in 2010 and reaching the age of 16 have been called to submit their conscript information declaration within 2026. The defence ministry said on Monday that the procedure can only be done online at https://www.gov.cy/service/dilosi-stoicheion-stratefsimou/. To do this, a gov.cy verified profile is necessary. By law, those failing to submit their […]

12.01.2026 12:22

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Christodoulides minded to ‘completely abolish’ social support body

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday said he is minded to “completely abolish” the social support body, after a video which was widely shared on social media last week linked it to alleged campaign finance violations by him and his associates, and after his wife, First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides, resigned from its running on Sunday. […]

12.01.2026 12:05

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Russian embassy official found dead in Nicosia

Cypriot authorities are investigating the death of a senior Russian Embassy official who was found dead inside his office in Nicosia last Thursday. Sources close to the matter told the Cyprus Mail that the man was discovered around midday, though police were not informed until several hours later. Officers who attended the Russian Embassy were […]

12.01.2026 11:44

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Limassol combines lifestyle and stability, Israeli investor says

Limassol, Cyprus’ second-largest city, is emerging as a “hidden gem” in the international real estate market, according to Israeli businessman and real estate investor Avner Heisler, writing in Israel’s largest newspaper, Yedioth Ahronoth. In his analysis, titled “Limassol. The place where big investors hide”, Heisler describes the coastal city as “one of the most dynamic […]

12.01.2026 11:25

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Anti-corruption authority to begin ‘detailed examination’ of Christodoulides video

The anti-corruption authority is to begin a “detailed examination” of a video which alleged campaign finance lawbreaking on the part of President Nikos Christodoulides and his associates which was widely shared on social media, transparency commissioner Harris Poyiadjis said on Monday. He told the Cyprus News Agency that the authority’s members were due to meet […]

12.01.2026 11:23

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Cleaner fuels gain ground in shipping, but Cyprus sees the limits

Global shipping is making visible progress in adopting cleaner fuels, but the pace of change remains well short of what is needed to meet looming environmental targets, according to new analysis by British classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR), based on Clarkson’s data for 2025. While overall newbuilding orders eased compared with 2024, demand for vessels […]

12.01.2026 11:00

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Christodoulides’ chief of staff resigns in video storm

President Nikos Christodoulides’ chief of staff Charalambos Charalambous on Monday announced his resignation from the post after a video which alleged that he had engaged in campaign finance lawbreaking to aid Christodoulides was widely shared on social media last week. He announced his resignation in a post on social media. More to follow…

12.01.2026 10:52

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Slot vows to field strong Liverpool side against Barnsley in FA Cup

Liverpool manager Arne Slot will select his strongest available squad for Monday’s FA Cup third-round clash against League One side Barnsley as he seeks to avoid a repeat of last season’s shock exit to Plymouth Argyle, when he fielded a heavily rotated team. Plymouth were bottom of the second-tier Championship when they knocked out the […]

12.01.2026 10:31

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Defending Super Bowl champion Eagles ousted from NFL playoffs by 49ers

The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles were eliminated from the NFL playoffs at the first hurdle on Sunday with a 23-19 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The Eagles, who denied the Kansas City Chiefs from a Super Bowl three-peat last February, moved deep into 49ers territory late in the game but were unable […]

12.01.2026 10:26

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