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Iran threatens ‘harsh’ response to any aggression

Iran’s response to any aggression will be harsh, President Masoud Pezeshkian wrote on X on Tuesday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of a possible strike. Trump said on Monday the United States could support another major strike if Tehran resumed rebuilding its ballistic missile or nuclear weapons programmes.

30.12.2025 14:24

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Twelve missing persons identified in 2025

Twelve missing people were identified in 2025 by the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP), while the remains of 20 more were discovered during excavations, Greek Cypriot representative Leonidas Pantelides told the Cyprus News Agency on Tuesday. “Other identifications are imminent and will be completed in 2026,” Pantelides said, emphasising the value of information provided to […]

30.12.2025 14:09

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Monday night coldest of winter so far

The night from Monday to Tuesday saw temperatures reaching a record low for this winter, with the Athalassa weather station in Nicosia recording 0.8C, Kitasweather said on Tuesday. Other parts of the island, including Zygi, Larnaca, Aradippou and Xylofagou, recorded temperatures as low as 3C. Kitasweather put the wintery temperatures to a “severe temperature inversion”, […]

30.12.2025 13:57

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Ierokipia municipalityhands out clothing vouchers to 180 students

Gift vouchers for clothing purchases landed in the hands of 180 students across nine school units in Yeroskipou, Konia, and Timi, as part of Ierokipia municipality’s social policy, it announced on Tuesday. According to the municipality, vouchers were delivered on December 22 at Ierokipia’s municipal building by Mayor Nikos Palios and Social Welfare Committee President […]

30.12.2025 13:54

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Papadopoulos renews attack on government over GSI

Diko leader Nicolas Papadopoulos on Tuesday intensified his criticism of the government over the planned power interconnection with Greece, accusing it of sending contradictory signals. Speaking on CyBC radio, Papadopoulos warned against the collapse of the great sea interconnector (GSI). “If the project collapses, international agreements will still be implemented and the bill will be […]

30.12.2025 13:48

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Manufacturing leads growth in Cyprus industrial output

Cyprus’ Industrial Production Index reached 116.4 units in October 2025, using 2021 as the base year set at 100 units, according to the Statistical Service (Cystat) . The index rose by 3.5 per cent compared with October 2024, while during the period from January to October 2025 it increased by 3.1 per cent year-on-year. In […]

30.12.2025 13:17

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Larnaca completes 2025 tourism plan with focus on local identity

The Larnaca district completed its full annual tourism action plan in 2025 while rolling out additional initiatives aimed at strengthening the destination’s overall tourism offering, according to the the Larnaca regional tourism board (Etap). In a statement, the board said 2025 marked another year of measurable progress, noting that the planned programme was delivered in […]

30.12.2025 13:09

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40-year-old wanted man arrested in Nicosia over serious crimes

Police have arrested a 40-year-old man in Nicosia who was wanted in connection with a series of serious offenses, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. Earlier, the police had issued an appeal for information to help locate the individual, describing him as wanted in relation to a case involving significant criminal activity. Following investigative efforts, officers were […]

30.12.2025 12:45

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33-year-old arrested over motorcycle theft

Police on Tuesday arrested a 33-year-old in connection with the theft of a motorcycle in Larnaca in October 19. The man was arrested pursuant to a court warrant, which had been issued as part of investigations into the theft.

30.12.2025 12:41

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Car destroyed by blaze in Limassol

A car owned by a 56-year-old man was destroyed in a fire that broke out in the early hours of Tuesday in Kato Polemidia, Limassol. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the blaze, which is being treated as malicious. The fire erupted at around 2.00am while the vehicle was in the […]

30.12.2025 12:29

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Integration begins as Eurolife absorbs Ethniki Insurance portfolio

Eurolife Limited has officially welcomed the customers of the former Ethniki Insurance (Cyprus) Ltd following the successful completion of a portfolio transfer that marks a significant expansion for the Bank of Cyprus group. “This important step confirms our commitment to offering excellent service, innovative solutions and security to every customer,” the company stated. “As the […]

30.12.2025 12:18

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Electoral roll registration opens ahead of 2026 parliamentary elections

The interior ministry issued a formal announcement on Tuesday setting out the rules and deadlines for registration on the electoral roll ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for 24 May 2026. All citizens of the Republic aged 18 and over who have had their usual residence in Cyprus for at least six months are entitled […]

30.12.2025 12:09

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Seven arrested in overnight police operations

Seven people were arrested during targeted preventive operations across Cyprus overnight, police said on Tuesday. Three of those detained were staying in Cyprus illegally, while two others were arrested on pending warrants. One driver was arrested for holding a suspended licence and testing positive for alcohol well above the legal limit. Another was held for […]

30.12.2025 11:39

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Torvill & Dean and England boss Wiegman recognised in New Year Honours

ctor Idris Elba and ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean were among the hundreds named in King Charles’s New Year honours list published on Monday. The full list includes more than 1,157 people in politics, sport, the arts or community service to be awarded titles from Member, Commander or Officer of the Order of […]

30.12.2025 11:34

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Alarm grows over water shortages as dam inflows remain critically low

Inflow into Cyprus’s dams since October has reached just 1.7 million cubic metres, highlighting the severity of the island’s worsening water crisis. The figures were made public on Tuesday by the water development department (WDD), with senior technical engineer Marios Hadjicostis describing the level as “tragic” and effectively insignificant for replenishing reserves. He said dam […]

30.12.2025 11:16

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Saudi-backed head of Yemen’s presidential council tells UAE to leave

Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday its national security was a red line, hours after an airstrike on Yemen’s southern port of Mukalla by a Saudi-led coalition, and gave UAE forces 24 hours to leave, in Riyadh’s strongest language against Abu Dhabi yet. As tension between the two Gulf oil powers reaches boiling point, the coalition […]

30.12.2025 11:11

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Roni Aloni honoured with award of excellence by CyHMA – Cyprus hotel managers association

We are proud to share that Mr. Roni Aloni, managing director of Fattal Hotel Management – Mediterranean, has been honoured with the Award of Excellence by the CyHMA – Cyprus Hotel Managers Association, presented by its Chairman, Mr. Marios Ellinas, in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the hospitality industry and his lasting impact on […]

30.12.2025 10:48

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Arteta wants to turn ‘cruel’ loss into motivation ahead of Villa rematch

Arsenal’s last-gasp loss at Aston Villa this month was a major stumble in their bid to win the Premier League title, but manager Mikel Arteta hopes re-watching the game may motivate his players when they face them again on Tuesday. Villa, led by former Arsenal manager Unai Emery, are on an 11-match winning streak in […]

30.12.2025 10:45

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Explosive device found in Zakaki

Police found an explosive device in the Zakaki area of Limassol at 4am on Tuesday morning, with a nearby pub believed to have been the intended target. Although the explosive did not detonate, the scene has since been cordoned off by the police, who have launched an investigation into the incident. The pub, suspected to […]

30.12.2025 10:40

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Chelsea want to end 2025 in the best way after recent dip

Chelsea are determined to end the year well after dropping points in their last two Premier League matches, manager Enzo Maresca said ahead of the home game against Bournemouth on Tuesday. Fifth-placed Chelsea squandered a lead as they lost 2-1 to Aston Villa on Saturday and are 13 points behind leaders Arsenal. “It’s become very […]

30.12.2025 10:37

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Tributes to Joshua’s friends after fatal car crash as boxer ‘stable’

British former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a car accident in Nigeria’s Ogun State that killed two of his close friends, promoter Matchroom Boxing said on Monday. Joshua, 36, sustained minor injuries when the vehicle he was in collided with another car, Ogun State Police Command said. The cause of the […]

30.12.2025 10:33

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Electric Dreams now on show in Nicosia

The art exhibitions of Cyprus continue and local galleries present packed programmes with the final showcases of the year. At isnotgallery, the group exhibition Electric Dreams is currently on until January 6. The exhibition is a multidimensional proposal that continues and expands the dialogue which opened in the summer with the exhibition In Paradise I […]

30.12.2025 10:00

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Cyprus backs EU appeal to uphold Somalia’s sovereignty

The foreign ministry on Tuesday joined the EU in calling for respect for Somalia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, reiterating its commitment for peace building measures in the region. “[The Republic of Cyprus] aligns itself with the EU’s call for respect for the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia and underlines […]

30.12.2025 09:32

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Construction labour shortages persist in Cyprus and across EU

Labour shortages in the construction sector have become a persistent challenge in both Cyprus and across the European Union. This has prompted industry bodies such as the federation of building contractors (Oseok) to repeatedly warn policymakers that long-term structural issues, rather than short-term pressures, are undermining growth and competitiveness. This broader backdrop has again come […]

30.12.2025 09:00

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