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Ripple (XRP) drops again while this $0.035 DeFi Crypto surges 2.5x, MUTM vs XRP breakdown

When markets turn uneven, comparisons become sharper. Large-cap tokens struggle to regain momentum, while newer projects begin to show clearer growth paths. That contrast is visible again as Ripple faces renewed pressure and attention shifts toward a smaller DeFi project that has quietly delivered strong gains. This change in focus is not about replacing one […]

19.12.2025 18:10

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Denmark tells Cyprus to focus on defence during Council of EU presidency term

Danish European Affairs Minister Marie Bjerre on Thursday night said that Cyprus should focus on “security and defence and competitiveness” when the island takes over the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency from Denmark at the beginning of next month. “The key European issues should be on top of the agenda: security and competitiveness. […]

19.12.2025 18:09

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Kombos calls Iranian FM after UAE islands dispute

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Friday held a telephone call with his Iranian counterpart Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, with the call coming just days after Iran summoned Cyprus’ ambassador in Tehran Petros Nacouzis and issued him a written objection over Cyprus’ position regarding disputed islands in the Persian Gulf. The Cypriot government’s official line was that the […]

19.12.2025 18:01

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Planning payments? Banks in Cyprus will be shut on these dates

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has announced that all banks across the country will close on specific public holidays to mark the Christmas and New Year period. The announcement was issued to inform the public in advance so that individuals and businesses can plan their banking transactions accordingly. All banks will remain closed on […]

19.12.2025 17:32

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Rogue texts, aliens and a marriage proposal – welcome to Putin’s phone-in

President Vladimir Putin’s epic annual press conference on Friday was punctuated by bizarre moments and occasional barbs from ordinary Russians venting their frustration via unfiltered text messages. As expected, the dominant theme was Russia’s war in Ukraine, but Putin also fielded a host of offbeat questions from ordinary people who seized their once-a-year chance to […]

19.12.2025 17:17

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Coral Cyprus supports the “Unique Smiles” Association and the Cyprus down syndrome association through acts of giving

Gifts for children, strengthening the Associations’ actions, and continued support for transportation through the donation of fuel cards Coral Cyprus, as part of its social contribution, supports through acts of giving two organised entities that carry out meaningful work for children and families across Cyprus: the “Unique Smiles” Association and the Cyprus Down Syndrome Association. […]

19.12.2025 17:10

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Cyprus grain producers reaffirm support for farmers after protest

The Cyprus grain producers’ organisation has reaffirmed its commitment to defending farmers’ rights following a protest in Nicosia on Thursday. The demonstration formed part of a wider, continent-wide mobilisation against planned changes to the European Union’s common agricultural policy and a proposed free trade agreement between the EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur. […]

19.12.2025 16:50

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RedOne data centre – A new era of data infrastructure in Cyprus

Nicosia, Cyprus — RedMax Technologies Ltd. proudly announces the official launch of RedOne, a state-of-the-art Data Center designed and built to TIA-942-C Rate-3 standards. Engineered to deliver ultra-reliable, high-performance digital infrastructure, RedOne provides enterprise-grade resilience, advanced security, and scalable capacity for businesses of all sizes. The facility sets a new standard for data hosting and […]

19.12.2025 16:43

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US IPO market raises $75.3bn in strongest year since 2021

Medical supply giant Medline’s (MDLN.O) shares rose 41 per cent above their offer price in their hotly anticipated New York debut on Wednesday, rounding out a strong year for US IPOs with volumes hitting their highest since 2021. New listings made a strong comeback in 2025 after nearly three years of sluggish activity, buoyed by […]

19.12.2025 16:42

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Parents’ head alleges over 100 pupils in Larnaca linked to neo-Nazi group

New revelations aired on state television on Friday regarding recent organised neo-Nazi activity at Vergina High School in Larnaca with allegations that more than 100 pupils are actively involved and others have received extremist training abroad. Speaking on CyBC, parent’s association president Loizos Constantinou claimed a ‘structured group’ has been operating for ‘at least two […]

19.12.2025 16:40

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Cyprus Symphony Orchestra

Artistic Programme January-February 2026 The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra is happy to announce its concert programme for the months of January and February, presenting an inspired, diverse and artistically wide-ranging programme that will intrigue our audience. Featuring a compelling selection of classical masterpieces alongside contemporary musical works, and collaborations with highly-acclaimed and world-class artists, the Orchestra […]

19.12.2025 16:30

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Anti-flood measures hold after Limassol wildfire, minister says

The anti-flood measures implemented at 21 locations in the mountainous areas of Limassol, which were devastated by a three-day wildfire in July, have so far withstood seasonal rainfall, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Friday following an inspection of the works. Panayiotou said the projects were completed within the set timeframe, by November, and assured […]

19.12.2025 16:27

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Erhurman: Holguin to return in January, enlarged meeting possible afterwards

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Friday said that it is expected that United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin will return to Cyprus in January, with a fresh enlarged meeting set to take place in the weeks that follow. Speaking after a meeting with Turkish Cypriot political party leaders, he said that an enlarged meeting, […]

19.12.2025 16:01

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A minute with Andreani Panayide, fashion brand founder

Where do you live?I live between London and Cyprus. In London I live with flatmates and in Cyprus I live at home with my family. What did you have for breakfast?My favourite breakfast at the moment is a yogurt bowl with homemade granola. Describe your perfect dayWorking on Folkmona is my favourite thing to do! […]

19.12.2025 16:00

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Arteta wants landmark win at Everton on sixth anniversary as Arsenal boss

It will be six years to the day since Mikel Arteta took over as Arsenal manager when the Premier League leaders visit Everton on Saturday, trying to protect a two-point advantage in pursuit of their first top-flight title since 2004. Arteta has led the North London club to an FA Cup and two Community Shields, […]

19.12.2025 15:40

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UK museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows almost nothing about

A museum in Britain has opened a gallery displaying thousands of African artefacts it knows very little about, hoping to spark a conversation on colonial-era looting and restitution. The Manchester Museum in northwest England holds over 40,000 African objects, most kept in storage after being acquired during the British Empire through trade, anthropology, confiscation and […]

19.12.2025 15:37

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TV Shows we Love: The Rain

We know post-apocalyptic shows all too well, from zombies to brain-infecting fungal viruses, but a disease carried by rainfall? That might be a first. In Netflix’s The Rain, siblings Rasmus and Simone have taken shelter in a bunker for six years, after the deadly rainfall wipes out Scandinavia. With directors Kenneth Kainz and Natasha Arthy […]

19.12.2025 15:30

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Cyprus passport ranks fifth globally in nomad index

Cyprus passport shines for mobility, tax and personal freedoms, outperforming the UK and US The Cyprus passport has been ranked fifth worldwide in the Nomad Passport Index 2026, highlighting the island’s growing appeal for globally mobile individuals due to its strong travel access, favourable tax framework and robust personal freedoms. The ranking was published in […]

19.12.2025 14:55

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‘Golden passports’ trial postponed to March 2026

The criminal court trial of former transport minister Marios Demetriades, seven other individuals and two companies, over the issuance of Cypriot passports to foreign nationals, was postponed on Friday until March 2026. The proceedings had been due to begin on Friday in Nicosia but were adjourned due to the court’s workload. The trial has been […]

19.12.2025 14:45

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Hundreds of migrants land in Greece after search operation at sea

Greece’s Coast Guard rescued about 545 migrants from a fishing boat off Europe’s southernmost island of Gavdos on Friday, one of the biggest groups to reach the country in recent months. The migrants were found during a Greek search operation some 16 nautical miles (29.6 km) off Gavdos, a Coast Guard statement said. They are […]

19.12.2025 14:31

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Trump says he is not ruling out war with Venezuela

U.S. President Donald Trump said he was leaving the possibility of war with Venezuela on the table, according to an interview with NBC News published on Friday. “I don’t rule it out, no,” he told NBC News in a phone interview. Trump also said there would be additional seizures of oil tankers near Venezuelan waters, according […]

19.12.2025 14:28

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Paphos minimarket closed over serious health violations

A minimarket in Paphos was ordered on Friday to suspend operations for two days after inspectors uncovered serious breaches of food safety rules. The closure followed intensive inspections that began earlier this week, according to Paphos health services director, Dr Christos Christou. He said the premises were found to be in a “particularly problematic condition”, […]

19.12.2025 14:27

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Aykut seeks transfer to Israel after Cyprus prison sentence

Israeli property developer Simon Aykut, who was sentenced to five years in prison for the usurpation of Greek Cypriot property in the north, has submitted a request to Justice Minister Constantinos Fitiris seeking his transfer to Israel, local media reported on Friday. According to Philenews, Aykut’s request is currently under examination, with the minister consulting […]

19.12.2025 14:24

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Cyprus watchdog moves to tighten crypto-asset supervision

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Friday launched a public consultation on a new directive setting out how crypto-asset service providers must submit prudential supervisory information. The aim of this initiative is to further strengthen oversight under the EU’s MiCAR framework. Published in June 2023 as a cornerstone of the European Commission’s Digital […]

19.12.2025 14:04

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