Cypriot flights impacted as Greek airspace closes due to technical fault
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Cypriot flights impacted as Greek airspace closes due to technical fault

Flights to and from Cyprus were impacted after Greece temporarily closed its airspace on Sunday due to what it described as “a technical problem with radio frequencies”. The Cypriot transport ministry said the airspace closure impacted flights between Cyprus and Greece, as well as flights to and from Cyprus which were due to fly over […]

04.01.2026 12:45
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‘More than 30,000 tonnes’ of aid delivered to Gaza through Cyprus’ Amalthea plan
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‘More than 30,000 tonnes’ of aid delivered to Gaza through Cyprus’ Amalthea plan

More than 30,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid have been delivered to Cyprus via Cyprus’ Amalthea aid corridor since the corridor was created, Foreign Minister Constantinos Komnos said on Sunday. “Since the beginning of this effort, more than 30,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid have been transferred to Gaza, mainly food,” he told newspaper Phileleftheros, before adding […]

04.01.2026 12:21
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Kombos calls on Turkey to ‘seize opportunity’ over Cyprus
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Kombos calls on Turkey to ‘seize opportunity’ over Cyprus

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Sunday called on Turkey to “seize the opportunity” with regard to Cyprus and the possibility of making progress in the country’s relations with the European Union. He was asked by newspaper Phileleftheros about whether Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will be invited to a planned informal meeting of European foreign […]

04.01.2026 11:48
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Trump says US to run Venezuela after raid captures Maduro
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Trump says US to run Venezuela after raid captures Maduro

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was in a New York detention center on Sunday after United States President Donald Trump ordered an audacious raid to capture the South American leader and take control of the country and its vast oil reserves. As part of the dramatic operation early on Saturday that knocked out electricity in parts […]

04.01.2026 11:16
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Paphos man arrested after setting own car on fire
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Paphos man arrested after setting own car on fire

A 62-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly setting his own car on fire, the police said on Sunday. According to the police, the car was set on fire in a village in the Paphos district at around 8pm on Sunday. The fire was extinguished by one of the man’s neighbours before the fire brigade […]

04.01.2026 10:59
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Man arrested over power tool theft
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Man arrested over power tool theft

A 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a power tool, the police said on Sunday. The tool had been stolen on Friday, with the police’s investigation leading them to the man. His home was searched on Saturday, with officers finding “a number” of watches and “various” power tools, including the […]

04.01.2026 10:53
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Cyprus the likely launchpad as UK bombs Syria
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Cyprus the likely launchpad as UK bombs Syria

Cyprus was the likely launchpad for strikes conducted by the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force against Islamic State targets in Syria on Saturday night. The British government announced late on Saturday that four Typhoon fighter jets, supported by a Voyager air-to-air refuelling tanker, “joined French aircraft in a joint strike” on an underground facility, which […]

04.01.2026 10:46
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Today’s weather: Mostly clear, temperatures rising
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Today’s weather: Mostly clear, temperatures rising

Sunday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, though this will be tempered by some cloud cover. Temperatures are expected to rise to 17 degrees Celsius inland, 19 degrees Celsius on the coasts, and 10 degrees Celsius in the mountains. Overnight, cloud cover is expected to increase, with temperatures set […]

04.01.2026 10:12
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From living buildings to multitasking home robots, here’s how science is reimagining 2026
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From living buildings to multitasking home robots, here’s how science is reimagining 2026

Living buildings, quantum computers, safety by design, home robots and AI-assisted pandemic preparedness. Europe’s researchers are reshaping how we live, work and design our cities in 2026. By Anthony King As science continues to push boundaries, the coming years could surprise us with self‑healing cities, robots that care and smarter defences against future pandemics. Here […]

04.01.2026 10:00
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How Cyprus is failing- and why it’s okay
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How Cyprus is failing- and why it’s okay

‘Don’t get angry at the Limassol Avenue traffic jam; don’t curse the neighbour’s dogs; swim in the Med every morning!’ This weekend will see Cyprus’ yearly cold plunge. Not just for our island’s cross divers, but for everyone who’s dreading going back to the office! In religious terms, it’s a time of revelation. But for […]

04.01.2026 09:30
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What is there in Nazism for teenagers to like?
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What is there in Nazism for teenagers to like?

Although the recent teenage glorification of Adolf Hitler and Nazi ideology at a school in Larnaca in Cyprus is nothing new among teenagers, or confined to Cyprus, the attraction of Nazi ideology to teenagers is puzzling.  In 2005, when a 20-year-old Prince Harry was pictured in the Sun attending a fancy dress party in a […]

04.01.2026 09:00
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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up
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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting December 29: 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 […]

04.01.2026 09:00
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US tax overhaul sees permanent cuts for households and businesses
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US tax overhaul sees permanent cuts for households and businesses

Economists see the tax cuts in Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill as a principal driver of the US economy in 2026, both for individuals and businesses. Here’s some detail about what’s in store. INDIVIDUAL TAX CUTS A range of changes in individual tax rates and breaks could boost household war chests in early 2026 through […]

04.01.2026 07:00
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Eurosystem balance sheet hits €6.16 trillion
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Eurosystem balance sheet hits €6.16 trillion

Eurosystem total assets and liabilities rose by €28.95 billion during the week ending December 26, 2025, reaching a consolidated total of €6.16 trillion as part of its regular financial reporting. Gold and gold receivables remained unchanged at €1.13 trillion, while claims on non-euro area residents denominated in foreign currency fell by €531 million to €501.58 […]

04.01.2026 06:30
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Cypriot bee faces mounting threats from imports and drought
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Cypriot bee faces mounting threats from imports and drought

The native Cypriot honeybee is under threat from imported strains, prolonged drought, and insufficient state support.  Experts warn that the loss of this local species could jeopardise pollination across the island and damage agricultural productivity. A proposal to protect the Cypriot bee, Apis mellifera cypria, has been submitted to the agriculture department. The Pancyprian Beekeepers’ Association […]

04.01.2026 04:24
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Swiss prosecutors investigate pair who ran bar in Crans Montana
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Swiss prosecutors investigate pair who ran bar in Crans Montana

Two people who ran a Swiss bar that burst into flames during a New Year’s Eve party, killing 40, are under criminal investigation on suspicion of offences including homicide by negligence, prosecutors said on Saturday. Two days after the fire, in which 119 people suffered injuries including severe burns, officials were still trying to identify […]

03.01.2026 19:59
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