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Trump says US ‘hit’ drug dock in Venezuela in apparent first land strike

President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. had “hit” an area in Venezuela where boats are loaded with drugs, marking the first known time Washington has carried out land operations in Venezuela since a pressure campaign began against President Nicolas Maduro’s government. “There was a major explosion in the dock area where they […]

30.12.2025 08:33

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Today’s weather: Isolated rain showers at up to 15 degrees

On Tuesday, the weather will initially be overwhelmingly clear. In the afternoon, clouds will increase and lead to isolated rain showers in the west and the higher mountains. The temperature will rise to 15 degrees Celsius inland, around 17 degrees on the coast and around 6 degrees in the higher mountains. Mild winds will initially […]

30.12.2025 08:19

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Aegean Airlines outline bond interest payment details

Aegean Airlines announced that it has set January 2, 2026 as the record date for beneficiaries of the first interest period of its Common Bond Loan, clarifying key payment and trading details for bondholders in Greece. The airline said the record date determines which investors are entitled to receive interest for the first interest-bearing period […]

30.12.2025 08:10

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Tax reform and landmark labour deal crown resilient 2025 for Cyprus

The Cypriot economy maintained a robust trajectory through December 29, 2025, as the government successfully navigated a complex landscape of global trade tensions and regional instability to implement landmark domestic reforms. Globally, uncertainty sharpened early in the year as renewed trade tensions emerged following tariff measures announced by US President Donald Trump, reviving fears of […]

30.12.2025 08:00

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Peace hopes dented as Russia claims Ukraine tried to attack Putin residence

Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of trying to attack President Vladimir Putin’s residence and vowed retaliation, providing no evidence for a claim Kyiv dismissed as baseless and aimed at derailing arduous peace talks. The angry exchanges between the warring neighbours on Monday – including a statement by Russia that it was reviewing its stance in […]

30.12.2025 07:56

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Eurobank buys back 682,000 shares on Athens exchange

Eurobank this week announced that it bought back 682,000 of its own shares on the Athens Stock Exchange between December 22 and December 26, 2025, as part of its approved share buyback programme, in a move aimed at implementing decisions taken by its shareholders and board. The bank said the shares were acquired at an […]

30.12.2025 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now: tourism, housing, property, marine pollution, remote work, Eurobank

Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) president Stavros Stavrou on Monday highlighted the need for realistic planning and targeted reforms as Cyprus moves toward 2026, warning that the economy’s positive trajectory should not lead to complacency. In his New Year message, Stavrou said that “the Cypriot economy had shown resilience, adaptability and dynamism in […]

30.12.2025 07:30

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EU shipping leaders warn of ‘regulatory overload’

At a moment when European shipping is under pressure to prove both its resilience and strategic relevance, the European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) marked 60 years of institutional presence with a clear message that competitiveness, regulatory realism and a stronger collective voice will determine the sector’s future. Speaking in Brussels, European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport […]

30.12.2025 07:00

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Cyprus petroleum sales rise 5.6 per cent in November

The total sales of petroleum products in Cyprus rose by 5.6 per cent in November 2025, compared with the same month a year earlier, data released by the Statistical Service (Cystat) showed this week. Total volumes reached 119,953 tonnes, supported mainly by sharp increases in marine and aviation fuels. The most pronounced rise was recorded […]

30.12.2025 06:00

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From Akamas to Cape Greco: Four students complete 227km relay run across Cyprus

“You can do so much more than you think. Dream big. Remove the barriers you set for yourself.” That was the mindset of four university students in their twenties who completed a 227-kilometre relay run across Cyprus in under 24 hours, setting an island-first record. The team, Anghelo George Eleftheriou, Panos Alepis, Constantinos Psaras and […]

30.12.2025 04:24

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Our View: When church and politicians compete to police morals

The separation of Church and state is a fundamental pillar of liberal democracy and efforts have been made for many decades now to get organised Churches out of politics. This has been aided by the fact that religion continues to lose relevance in the West. The Church in Cyprus has yet to receive the memo […]

30.12.2025 04:20

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Akel blasts minimum wage rise as inadequate

Opposition Akel on Monday slammed the government over its recent revision of the national minimum wage, calling it woefully inadequate. Under a decree issued by the labour minister last week, the minimum wage on hiring will rise from €900 to €979, and from €1,000 to €1,088 after six months of continuous employment. The changes, expected […]

29.12.2025 20:12

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Fitiris calls for continuous, visible police presence on streets

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Monday called for a “continuous and visible” police presence on Cyprus’ streets during a visit to the Larnaca police station. He said he has given “clear and unambiguous instructions” to the police, and that their continuous and visible presence must be an “absolute priority”. This, he said, should be exacted […]

29.12.2025 19:58

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Festive art exhibition continues at Gloria Gallery

While the exhibition by Lefteris Olympios, Anna of the Three continues at Nicosia’s Gloria gallery. This last collection of the year is a special group showcase which features works by 21 artists, offering visitors the opportunity to acquire original artworks as Christmas gifts. The exhibition brings together a variety of styles and creative expressions, celebrating […]

29.12.2025 19:49

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Cyprus will ‘speak with art’ during Council of EU presidency term

“In 2026, Cyprus will not only speak with institutional positions, but also with art,” Culture Deputy Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou said on Monday while outlining the government’s cultural programme which is to complement Cyprus’ holding of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency. She said that moe than 500 artists, creators, technicians, curators, and cultural […]

29.12.2025 19:36

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Judges in north demand referendum over judicial reform

The north’s supreme court and the Cyprus Turkish bar association have issued a joint demand for a referendum to be held with a view to enacting sweeping reforms to the Turkish Cypriot judicial system. The demands were put forth by supreme court chief justice Bertan Ozerdag and bar association chief Hasan Esendagli, who presented a […]

29.12.2025 18:43

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Trilateral defence plan sealed, force rumours rebuffed

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Monday again denied reports of a planned joint rapid-response force among Cyprus, Greece and Israel, but confirmed the recent signing of a trilateral work plan for military cooperation among the three countries. The fresh denials came on the heels of a report by the Jerusalem Post over the weekend. The […]

29.12.2025 18:39

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Nvidia completes $5bn investment in struggling rival Intel

Nvidia (NVDA.O) has purchased Intel shares worth $5 billion, the American semiconductor firm (INTC.O) said in a filing on Monday, carrying out a transaction announced in September. The leading AI chip designer said in September it would pay $23.28 per share for Intel common stock, in a deal that is seen as a major financial […]

29.12.2025 18:31

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Erhurman meets Ustel amid Cyprus problem rift

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Monday met the north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel, with the latter in open revolt over the former’s stance on the Cyprus problem. Erhurman’s office said only that an “exchange of views” between the pair had taken place at his official residence in the northern sector of the Nicosia suburb […]

29.12.2025 18:25

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The next 30x altcoin? Top crypto investors track this coin before it reaches $0.06

Some cryptocurrencies do their hardest work before most people are paying attention. They build quietly, attract early users, and refine their systems while the market is focused elsewhere. By the time they show up on mainstream crypto news, much of the groundwork is already done. Market commentators suggest that Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is now entering […]

29.12.2025 18:10

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Health minister seeks urgent proposals to tackle nurse shortage

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides has given stakeholders one week to submit proposals to address the shortage of nurses, with a follow-up meeting scheduled in a month to assess recommendations and agree on immediate measures. Speaking during a visit to Limassol general hospital on Monday, Charalambides said the meeting would evaluate submissions from all involved bodies […]

29.12.2025 17:35

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110,000 vaccinated against seasonal flu, health ministry confirms

Around 110,000 people in Cyprus have so far been vaccinated against seasonal flu, with uptake among vulnerable groups reaching approximately 75 per cent, director of medical services at the health ministry, Elisabeth Constantinou, affirmed on Monday. Speaking at Limassol general hospital during a visit by Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides, Constantinou described the public response to […]

29.12.2025 17:07

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Pensioners say govt ‘misled’ over pension increases

Pensioners’ union Ekysy on Monday said the government’s claim that it has allocated €13.5 million of extra funding to cover increases to pensions for low-income pensioners is “misleading”. It said the figure is “the product of accounting alchemy”, and that “in reality, there is not a single euro of additional cost” to the government as […]

29.12.2025 16:45

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Kyrgios and Sabalenka see only positives from ‘Battle of the Sexes’ match

Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios defended their controversial “Battle of the Sexes” match and said they failed to understand why an exhibition aimed at showcasing tennis drew so much negativity from the tennis community. Former Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios defeated world number one Sabalenka 6-3 6-3 at a packed Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday despite several rule […]

29.12.2025 15:51

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