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CySEC launches consultation on EU digital data access rules

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has launched a public consultation to gather feedback on proposed amendments to the Financial Conglomerates Directive aimed at aligning national legislation with new European Union requirements for digital data transparency. The consultation paper focuses on modifying Directive DI 87-12 to ensure the Republic remains compliant with the framework […]

26.12.2025 08:00

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Construction production climbs across EU following September decline

Seasonally adjusted production in the construction sector rose by 0.9 per cent in the euro area and 0.8 per cent in the EU during October 2025 compared with the previous month, according to Eurostat. This monthly rebound follows a period of contraction in September 2025, when production in construction fell by 0.6 per cent in […]

26.12.2025 07:30

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Suez Canal return could dent global container ship demand

A potential return to normal Red Sea and Suez Canal routings looms large over the container shipping market outlook, with the shift expected to have a material impact on ship demand and overall market balance in the coming years. In its Container Shipping Market Overview and Outlook for December, Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) […]

26.12.2025 06:30

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The enduring power of journalism in a world of more media and less freedom

A vast amount of information has not necessarily meant more reliable information, writes James Rodgers, a former BBC correspondent who held postings in Gaza, Moscow and Brussels On December 10, the year 2025 reached a murderous milestone. In 2024, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) had recorded 126 journalists and media workers killed, the highest […]

26.12.2025 04:20

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Shiba Inu (SHIB) hype fades as this $0.035 altcoin Becomes a top Crypto to watch now, here’s why

Crypto markets move in cycles, but attention moves even faster. Tokens that once dominated headlines often slow when their growth story becomes familiar. At the same time, newer projects begin to attract interest as investors search for fresh upside. This shift is not driven by hype alone. It often happens when capital looks for utility, […]

25.12.2025 18:10

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Forest great Robertson, ‘Picasso of our game’, dies at 72

John Robertson, the Nottingham Forest winger described by his manager Brian Clough as “a Picasso of our game”, has died at the age of 72, the Premier League club said on Thursday. He was a key member of Clough’s all-conquering Forest team, assisting Trevor Francis’s winner in their 1979 European Cup final victory over Malmo […]

25.12.2025 16:57

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Ukraine fires Storm Shadows, drones to hit Russia’s oil, gas facilities

Ukraine launched British Storm Shadow missiles and its domestically produced long-range drones to hit several Russian oil and gas facilities, Ukrainian military and security officials said on Thursday. Ukraine has previously used the British-made missiles to attack Russian industrial targets that it says help Moscow’s war. The Ukrainian General Staff said that the air force […]

25.12.2025 16:04

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Enjoy a happier stress-free Christmas

By Vasilis Silivistris Christmas is fast approaching, and for many people, this means stress levels rise. What should be a joyful time of year can quickly become overwhelming. The pressure to buy gifts, organise gatherings, attend work parties and keep everyone happy can leave us feeling anxious and exhausted. Add financial worries into the mix, […]

25.12.2025 15:30

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Daughters of King Charles’ brother Andrew join royals for Christmas service

Britain’s Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie attended the royal family’s traditional Christmas Day church service on Thursday, while their father Andrew, recently stripped of his titles over ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was absent. King Charles and Queen Camilla led senior royals to a church in Sandringham in eastern England, about 110 miles (175 […]

25.12.2025 15:09

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Scene is set for another process of interminable talks

The Christmas and New Year period is traditionally a time associated with peace, reconciliation and goodwill, but as Europe looks towards 2026, the prospects are shaped less by seasonal sentiment than by a series of grim strategic realities. One of the clearest signals of this shift came earlier in 2025, when the United States delivered […]

25.12.2025 14:36

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Bangladesh leader considered PM frontrunner returns from exile ahead of polls

Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting Chairman Tarique Rahman returned from nearly 17 years in exile on Thursday, a homecoming the party hopes will energise supporters with Rahman poised to be the top contender for prime minister in February. Hundreds of thousands of supporters lined the route from Dhaka’s airport to the reception venue, waving party flags […]

25.12.2025 13:49

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What world was Jesus born into?

A historian describes the turbulent times of the real nativity By Joan Taylor Every year, millions of people sing the beautiful carol Silent Night, with its line “all is calm, all is bright”. We all know the Christmas story is one in which peace and joy are proclaimed, and this permeates our festivities, family gatherings and present-giving. […]

25.12.2025 13:10

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Tesla Model 3 faces US safety probe over emergency door releases

The US auto safety regulator said this week that it has opened a defect investigation into Tesla Model 3 compact sedans over concerns that emergency door release controls may not be easily accessible or clearly identifiable in an emergency. The Office of Defects Investigation said the probe covers an estimated 179,071 model year 2022 vehicles. […]

25.12.2025 13:00

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My grandfather encouraged me to play for Algeria, Luca Zidane says

Luca Zidane, son of French World Cup-winner Zinedine, said his grandfather had supported him in switching international allegiance to Algeria, after playing for France at junior level. Zinedine Zidane is widely regarded as one of the greatest French footballers, inspiring his country to their first World Cup victory in 1998 and scoring two goals in […]

25.12.2025 12:59

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Man arrested in Limassol over European warrant

A 38-year-old man was arrested in Limassol on Thursday morning under a court warrant, after a European arrest warrant – issued by Romanian authorities – was executed against him, police said. The warrant relates to offences of human trafficking committed in Romania, for which the suspect has been sentenced to ten years behind bars. Following […]

25.12.2025 12:39

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Few shepherds left watching Cyprus flocks

Shepherds and Christmas go together like crumpets and tea – but they’re mostly NPCs, as the kids say. They do their own thing, watching their flocks by night as the main action unfolds in the manger, only really taking centre-stage when you’re looking for parts to cast in the Nativity play after already having cast […]

25.12.2025 12:30

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Homemade explosive damages referee’s home in Limassol

The home of a 36-year-old football referee in Limassol was targeted in a criminal attack late on Wednesday night, police said. According to the police, the explosion occurred at around 10.25pm, prompting officers to rush to the scene and cordon off the area. Initial investigations showed that the blast was caused by a low-powered improvised […]

25.12.2025 12:14

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In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza

Pope Leo decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon on Thursday, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service on the day Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus. Leo, the first U.S. pope, said the story of Jesus being born in a stable showed […]

25.12.2025 12:03

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Minor arrested after fires lit at Limassol roundabout

Police arrested a minor late on Wednesday night after receiving reports that a group of youths had set fires at a roundabout in Limassol. According to the police, they received information at 11pm that several young people were carrying discarded materials and debris to a roundabout in the city, apparently with the intention of lighting […]

25.12.2025 11:50

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Romero faces FA charge for behaviour after Liverpool dismissal

Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero was charged by England’s Football Association with allegedly acting in an “improper” manner in response to being sent off during Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League defeat against Liverpool. With Xavi Simons already being given a red card earlier, Tottenham ended up with nine men after Romero was given a second yellow […]

25.12.2025 11:31

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Two arrested in Limassol over attempted theft and property damage

Limassol police arrested two people in the early hours of Thursday in connection with a case involving unlawful entry into a building, malicious damage, attempted theft and the illegal possession of burglary tools. According to police, at around 1.15am they received information that two individuals were behaving suspiciously on the roof of a building. Police […]

25.12.2025 11:29

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Man injured in early-morning incident near Eleftheria Square

A report of an injured person near Eleftheria Square in Nicosia was received by police at around 2am on Thursday, authorities said. According to police, the individual was taken by ambulance to Nicosia general hospital, where doctors determined that he was a 26-year-old man. Initial medical assessments showed that he had suffered a laceration from […]

25.12.2025 10:56

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Arkansas ticket scoops $1.8 billion in Christmas Powerball jackpot

A ticket sold in Arkansas scored a $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot after Wednesday night’s draw — one of the richest lottery prizes in U.S. history, landing just in time for Christmas. The payout soared after Monday’s drawing produced no winners, with last-minute ticket sales pushing the jackpot to $1.817 billion. That makes it the second-largest […]

25.12.2025 10:39

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Crypto industry secures major policy wins under Trump presidency

After celebrating Donald Trump’s second presidential term by swilling cocktails and partying to Snoop Dogg at a pre-inauguration event in January, the crypto industry went on to notch major legislative and regulatory victories this year. But the party may not continue into 2026. Among the industry’s biggest wins under Trump’s crypto-friendly second administration were the […]

25.12.2025 10:00

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