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Cyprus records lowest housing overcrowding rate in EU

Cyprus recorded the lowest rate of housing overcrowding in the European Union during 2024, according to Eurostat, highlighting the country’s comparatively favourable living conditions within the bloc. The figures showed that 16.9 per cent of people across the European Union lived in overcrowded households in 2024, marking a slight decline from 18.1 per cent in […]

23.12.2025 06:30

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Wizz Air outlines winter ski routes from Larnaca

Wizz Air this week outlined its winter season route options from Larnaca, detailing destinations that provide access to ski resorts across Europe and neighbouring regions as the airline continues its seasonal schedule through the Christmas and winter period. The low-cost carrier said it will operate several weekly connections from Larnaca to cities that serve as […]

23.12.2025 06:00

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Pioneer Maroula Violari Iakovidou honoured for 70 years in journalism

An event honouring Maroula Violari Iakovidou, Cyprus’ first female professional journalist, for her 70 years of service to journalism was held on Monday at the Journalists’ House in Nicosia. Addressing the event, the president of the Cyprus Journalists’ Union (ESK) Georgos Frangou described Violari Iakovidou as a leading figure in Cypriot journalism. “Maroula Violari Iakovidou […]

23.12.2025 04:25

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Our View: New report highlights lamentable public transport

In the Fiscal Council’s 2025 report released a few days ago, there was a short but damning comment relating to the transport ministry’s 2026 budget and its planning up to 2028 vis-à-vis public transport. It said: “The spending priority does not favour long-term solutions to worsening problems. For example, in transportation, spending continues to expand […]

23.12.2025 04:20

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Corruption charges spark protests against Albanian government

Protesters in Tirana hurled petrol bombs at the government building housing Prime Minister Edi Rama’s office on Monday, demanding the government’s resignation after prosecutors indicted the deputy prime minister for alleged corruption. Political tensions in Albania have escalated in recent weeks after the accusations were made against Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku. Along with several […]

22.12.2025 22:47

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Trump pulls 30 envoys in ‘America First’ push

The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 ambassadors and other senior career diplomats to ensure embassies reflect its “America First” priorities, a move critics said would weaken US credibility abroad. The State Department declined to provide a list of the diplomats being recalled. A senior department official said on Monday the move was “a standard […]

22.12.2025 22:29

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Six British men charged with over 60 sexual offences against woman

Six British men, including a woman’s former husband, were charged with more than 60 sexual offences against her over 13 years, UK prosecutors said on Monday. Philip Young, 49, faces 56 charges, including multiple counts of rape, administering a substance with intent to stupefy or overpower to allow sexual activity, and voyeurism, the Crown Prosecution […]

22.12.2025 22:21

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Netanyahu to discuss Iran, next phase of Gaza plan with Trump

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he will discuss Iran’s nuclear activities during his visit next week with US President Donald Trump. Speaking at a joint press conference with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said Israel was aware Iran had been conducting “exercises” recently, without elaborating. […]

22.12.2025 21:49

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Road safety campaign to be launched for Christmas period

The Road Safety Council on Monday announced the launch of a road safety campaign, reminding the public to pay particular attention to using seatbelts, avoid drunk driving and speeding during the holidays. The campaign was deemed necessary by the transport department, saying Cyprus faced serious challenges in regard to road safety, calling for increased awareness […]

22.12.2025 21:42

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At least two civilians killed in Aleppo violence as Syrian government, SDF trade blame

At least two civilians were killed and several wounded in a wave of attacks in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on Monday, with government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces trading blame for the deaths. State news agency SANA, citing Aleppo’s health directorate, said the civilians were killed in shelling by the SDF […]

22.12.2025 21:15

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‘No division’ over Great Sea Interconnector

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Monday dismissed suggestions of dissension inside the government regarding the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) project, after the leader of the Diko party accused the government of double-speak. Earlier, the head of the Diko party Nicholas Papadopoulos had said the government was speaking with a ‘forked tongue’ about the GSI – […]

22.12.2025 19:43

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What to see, do and taste at Omodos Christmas Market

This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December, Omodos community council presents its very own Omodos Christmas Market – a-three-day fiesta of music, food, crafts and festive delights. Held at the Community Park, the event will host a rich cultural programme to entertain visitors across the three days, a market with local treats and creations and Christmas […]

22.12.2025 19:38

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Portugal’s far-right leader ordered to remove posters targeting Roma community

The leader of Portugal’s far-right Chega party was ordered to remove street posters for his presidential campaign attacking the Roma community, after a Lisbon court ruled they were discriminatory and could incite hatred. Judge Ana Barao said the poster “attacks an ethnic minority,” and she gave Andre Ventura 24 hours to remove them or face […]

22.12.2025 19:37

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Man scammed in crypto scheme

Police said on Monday they are investigating a new case of apparent online fraud, after a man from Paphos claimed to have been scammed out of nearly €30,000 in a cryptocurrency investment scheme. The man, aged 40, told police that in November he had communicated on an online platform with a person unknown to him, […]

22.12.2025 19:29

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Chris Rea, singer of ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, dies at 74

Chris Rea, an English singer-songwriter and guitarist best known for his festive hit “Driving Home For Christmas”, has died aged 74 following a short illness, his family said on Monday. Hailing from Middlesbrough, a port town in northeast England, Rea’s song “Fool (If You Think It’s Over)” from his debut studio album in 1978 was […]

22.12.2025 18:51

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Parliament votes in favour of new teacher evaluation plan

Following months of intense discussions, the new teacher evaluation plan was passed with 29 votes in favour in parliament on Monday. “This is undoubtedly a reform that, at the same time, supports, empowers and develops our teachers, upgrades pedagogical work and ensures better learning outcomes for all children, without exception,” President Nikos Christodoulides said in […]

22.12.2025 18:44

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Best cheap crypto to watch now: One $0.035 new altcoin nears 100% allocation

The broader crypto market has entered a pause. Bitcoin has pulled back from recent highs, Ethereum continues to move sideways, and meme coins that dominated attention earlier in the cycle are losing momentum. When this happens, capital often looks for a new narrative. Traders shift from large, crowded assets toward smaller projects where attention has […]

22.12.2025 18:10

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Christodoulides meets Netanyahu at trilateral summit with Greece

President Nikos Christodoulides, who paid a one-day visit to Jerusalem for the Cyprus-Greece-Israel summit on Monday, has met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog before meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Nethanyahu later in the day. Christodoulides arrived in Israel in the early afternoon and is set to hold a private meeting with Netanyahu. The two leaders […]

22.12.2025 17:51

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Salah focused on Egypt ambition with Liverpool crisis behind him

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has put aside his travails at Liverpool and is focused on Africa Cup of Nations success with his national team, coach Hossam Hassan said on Sunday. Egypt’s talisman is at the tournament in Morocco on the back of a fiery outburst after being dropped by the Premier League champions, but his […]

22.12.2025 17:28

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Car bomb kills Russian general in Moscow

A Russian general was killed by a car bomb in southern Moscow on Monday, Russian investigators said, adding that they suspected Ukrainian special services could have been behind the attack. The bomb exploded under the Kia Sorento car driven by Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Russian General Staff’s army operational training directorate, as […]

22.12.2025 17:24

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ORB Xmas Party 2025: an eve mingling market’s movers and shakers

With yet another distinctive Christmas party, ORB Communications bade farewell to 2025, bringing to a close a year marked by creativity, meaningful collaborations and new challenges. On December 18, 2025, the ORB team welcomed clients, partners and friends to Lost and Found in Nicosia, in a warm and festive atmosphere. As every year, ORB’s Xmas […]

22.12.2025 16:43

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Fine for last of the Greek Cypriots detained in north

The trial against the Greek Cypriot woman arrested in the north, along with four others in July, was completed on Monday after fines amounting to 12,000 and 100,000 Turkish lira (around €240 and €2000) were issued against her. The woman was found guilty of several personal data violations and will face a three-month prison sentence […]

22.12.2025 16:42

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Cyprus economy to grow 3.5 per cent in 2025

Technology, tourism and services to underpin Cyprus GDP growth The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Monday published its December 2025 macroeconomic forecasts, outlining expected growth, inflation and labour market trends in Cyprus through 2028 in order to assess the outlook for the domestic economy. The central bank said gross domestic product (GDP) growth in […]

22.12.2025 16:37

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Hazardous chemical use drops by 47 million tonnes across EU

The European Union’s total production and consumption of chemicals, including both hazardous and non-hazardous materials, has fallen significantly over the last decade, according to Eurostat. Specifically, production has dropped by 15 per cent, while consumption declined by 18 per cent, when compared with 2014. Despite this decade-long downward trend, both production and consumption saw a […]

22.12.2025 16:30

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