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CFA Society Cyprus anticipates dynamic 2026 built on transparency, market trust

On the occasion of the festive season and the arrival of the New Year, the Board of Directors of CFA Society Cyprus extends its warmest wishes to society at large, the investment and business community, as well as to all institutional stakeholders with whom it collaborates. We wish everyone health, progress and creativity for 2025. […]

29.12.2025 10:38

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Blackbook’s Voskaridou nominated for 2025 Cyprus Manager of the Year

Blackbook is proud to announce that Eleftheria Voskaridou, Founder and Managing Director of Blackbook Agency, was nominated for the “Cyprus Manager of the Year 2025” Award at the prestigious Manager of the Year 2025 Awards in Athens on December 17. This notable recognition celebrates outstanding leadership, celebrating professionals who achieve results, while making a significant […]

29.12.2025 10:30

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Ronaldo confident of reaching 1,000 goals, keen to keep playing

Cristiano Ronaldo said his passion for the game remains undimmed and that he is still motivated to reach his target of 1,000 career goals after the Portuguese forward was named Best Middle East Player at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Sunday. Ronaldo’s double for Saudi side Al-Nassr on Saturday took his tally to […]

29.12.2025 10:24

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Cameroon and Ivory Coast draw heavyweight clash

Defending champions Ivory Coast took a lead that lasted only five minutes before Cameroon equalised to secure a 1-1 draw in their heavyweight clash at the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Sunday. Amad Diallo scored for a second successive game to open the scoring for the Ivorians in the 51st minute but full back […]

29.12.2025 10:21

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Comedy nights spread laughter across the divide

“United in laughter, divided in everything else,” write the organisers of an upcoming comedy series in Nicosia that is set to spread jokes across checkpoints. Collective Beat organises the Peace Talks comedy and performance nights this December, humorously touching on Cyprus reality. The organisation hosts comedy nights on both sides of the divide, aiming to […]

29.12.2025 10:00

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Government sets 2026 target for pension increases

Cyprus is preparing its next major reform, with the government setting a target of significant pension increases by 2026, starting with low-income pensioners. President Nikos Christodoulides said pension reform is now a top priority, following the recent approval by parliament of major changes in education and taxation. He said the lowest pension, currently about 510 […]

29.12.2025 09:48

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Eurobank highlights strong year of expansion and transformation

The Eurobank Group has said 2025 proved to be more than just a productive year as it combined strong financial performance with steady progress on strategic priorities aimed at long-term growth, according to a Christmas message by its chief executive. The message, relayed by Greek business outlet Newmoney, mentioned that the outgoing year was marked […]

29.12.2025 09:32

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Cyprus firms set to boost cyber defences amid rising global risks

Cyprus is expected to see a strengthening of corporate and institutional cyber defences as part of its national digital policy, according to Andrey Leskin, chief technology officer of Qrator Labs. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, Leskin warned that the global cybersecurity landscape is set to become more complex and more dangerous by 2026. “Digital capabilities […]

29.12.2025 08:30

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Nine arrested as police step up overnight operations across Cyprus

Police carried out targeted preventive operations across Cyprus overnight, with an increased presence in key urban areas, authorities said on Monday. The operations aimed to prevent serious crime, protect the public and maintain public order. As part of the action, police arrested nine people nationwide for serious criminal and other offences. In Limassol district, officers […]

29.12.2025 08:26

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Seven Turkish police wounded in clash with Islamic State militants, media says

Seven Turkish police officers were wounded during a clash with suspected Islamic State militants in Yalova province in northwest Turkey on Monday, state broadcaster TRT Haber reported. It said police teams had launched an operation on a house believed to contain militants near the town of Yalova, on the Sea of Marmara coast, south of […]

29.12.2025 08:06

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Cold winds and unsettled weather expected across Cyprus

Strong north-westerly winds and low temperatures are affecting Cyprus on Monday, with unsettled conditions expected to continue into midweek, according to the weather service. Monday began with partly cloudy skies. Isolated rain was recorded in some areas, while snowfall was reported on the highest mountain peaks. Conditions are expected to improve, becoming mostly clear later […]

29.12.2025 07:58

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Trump, Zelenskiy report gains on security guarantees, Donbas still in dispute

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy were “getting a lot closer, maybe very close” to an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, while acknowledging that the fate of the Donbas region remains a key unresolved issue. The two leaders spoke at a joint news conference after […]

29.12.2025 07:43

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AI agents to reshape how telecoms interact with customers

Generative AI and agentic AI are fundamentally reshaping how telecommunications operators interact with their subscribers, according to a new report from Omdia titled The Future of Customer Experience in Telecoms. The analysis suggests that the emergence of AI agents acting on behalf of human customers is creating a new market dynamic that requires operators to […]

29.12.2025 07:30

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Cypriot firms invited to Bahrain business forum in January

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced that it will organise a business forum and business-to-business (B2B) meetings in Bahrain on January 26, 2026. The aim is to strengthen commercial ties during the official working visit of President Nikos Christodoulides to the kingdom. The event is being organised in cooperation with the […]

29.12.2025 07:00

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Markets weigh impact of AI spending and Fed cuts on 2026 outlook

The US stock market is closing the books on a third straight year of double-digit percentage gains. A fourth stellar year in 2026 may be a tall order, requiring strong earnings, a dovish Federal Reserve and strong artificial intelligence spending. The bull market for US stocks that started in October 2022 has been propelled by […]

29.12.2025 06:00

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2025 a challenging year for Cyprus courts

This year was one of the most charged for justice in Cyprus, with 13 large and complex cases occupying Cyprus courts, from the deaths of minors to corruption scandals, property usurpation and the test of judicial seats. While some cases were wrapped up in 2025, some will drag on not 2026 before a decision is […]

29.12.2025 04:24

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An energy reset is happening around the world

The global climate summit COP30 that took place in Brazil in November fell short of expectations. It is not that the world is not concerned about climate change or that energy transition is not progressing, but more the outcome of the emerging global energy reset. The world is undergoing a shift from purely climate-focused policies […]

29.12.2025 04:20

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Gray’s first senior goal earns Spurs gritty 1-0 win at Palace

Archie Gray’s first senior goal gave Tottenham Hotspur a vital 1-0 Premier League win at Crystal Palace on Sunday, ending Spurs’ poor away run and easing the pressure on their manager Thomas Frank. Spurs thought they were ahead against the run of play when Richarlison tapped in Pedro Porro’s inviting cross, but the goal was […]

28.12.2025 20:47

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Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ showdown

Nick Kyrgios beat Aryna Sabalenka 6‑3 6‑3 on Sunday in a “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition match billed as a modern take on Billie Jean King’s famous victory over former Grand Slam winner Bobby Riggs more than 50 years ago, but one that has ignited controversy over its relevance and meaning. Playing in front of […]

28.12.2025 19:46

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Police in the dark, tourists at risk

The year is ending. Streets shimmer with fairy lights, their glow reflecting off wet pavements. Shop windows glow in gold and red.  Families stroll slowly, children clutching steaming cups of chocolate. Music drifts from cafes and squares, mingling with the scent of roasted chestnuts and cinnamon. Everything seems cheerful and safe. Safety, however, is never […]

28.12.2025 19:46

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It is ironic that fire, before you see the flames, sounds like rain

There was a saying that wherever it rained in Cyprus, it would also rain in Kornos. And it did. Until a fire practically wiped the forest off the map. I know this because I live just down the road. In the years following that fire over a decade ago, my trees have gradually been giving […]

28.12.2025 18:21

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2025 a record year for German tourist arrivals

2025 has been a very successful year for the tourism industry, Deputy Minister of Tourism Costas Koumis said on Sunday, adding that the island saw a new record of arrivals from the German market after 28 years. “The German market has been for years the largest market in the world in relation to outbound tourism,” […]

28.12.2025 18:19

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Best Crypto under $0.1? Price models suggest a 700% setup for Mutuum Finance (MUTM)

The crypto market has entered a familiar pause. Bitcoin has pulled back from recent highs, Ethereum has stalled near key levels, and meme coins that once drove fast gains are losing momentum. When these slowdowns happen, capital rarely leaves the market. Instead, it rotates. Traders begin searching for smaller DeFi crypto projects that are less […]

28.12.2025 18:10

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Environmental pressure on Cyprus will only increase

With 2025 coming to a close, Cyprus is leaving behind a year during which the environment was one of the – quite literally – hottest topics on the island. Worries over persisting water scarcity and the corresponding consequences for local farming and drinking water supplies, record summer with temperatures climbing above 45 degrees Celsius, the […]

28.12.2025 17:19

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