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Royal Apollonia: festive moments in the heart of Limassol

The five-star Royal Apollonia by Louis Hotels, through a series of festive events and refined culinary experiences, has been transformed into a bright and celebratory setting where warmth meets tradition and hospitality. Its specially curated Christmas programme, designed for both children and adults, begins on December 23, 2025, offering daily moments of joy, elegance and […]

22.12.2025 16:25

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Tax reform boosts competitiveness and stability, says Keve

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Monday welcomed parliament’s approval of Cyprus’ long-awaited tax reform. The chamber said the overhaul “marks a historic step” in modernising the country’s tax system and strengthening competitiveness at a time when the economy is seeking sustainable growth and investment. In its statement, Keve said the adoption […]

22.12.2025 16:16

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Christmas bonus: AutoHash introduces a cloud mining plan earning up to $3,828 daily — Mobile mining without professional equipment

Earn up to $3,828 per day mining cryptocurrency — no mining rigs, no technical skills, just a mobile phone. As cloud computing and green-energy mining continue to evolve, AutoHash is transforming how everyday users participate in Bitcoin mining. With high-performance cloud mining plans reaching 1,100 TH/s, AutoHash allows anyone to mine cryptocurrency effortlessly from their […]

22.12.2025 16:00

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From embargoes to strategic partnerships

The recent lifting by the US and Norway of the long-standing arms embargoes on Cyprus is not about weapons. It is about strategy. It is about recognition that Cyprus has become a credible, predictable and dependable security enabler in the turbulent Eastern Mediterranean. These decisions reflect a wider geopolitical realignment long in the making in […]

22.12.2025 15:52

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Character matters for the survival of democracy

The above headline was the subtitle of my column of December 1, 2024. In it, I argued that Donald Trump was unfit for the role of President of the United States. Events over the past week, both at home and abroad, have brought that argument back to mind and prompted further reflection on the role […]

22.12.2025 15:49

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Cyprus business group backs presidency priorities for EU growth and security

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) expressed strong support for the priorities outlined by president Nikos Christodoulides for the upcoming Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The chamber said the agenda presents “a coherent and realistic framework to bolster the European economy and enhance the bloc’s strategic standing“. In its […]

22.12.2025 15:32

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Cyprus joins the ‘literary comeback’

As time feels increasingly fast, digital and disconnected, an older habit is finding new life: reading. Boosted by the influence of BookTok, the rise of book cafés and shared reading rituals, reading is no longer just a solitary pastime. Book clubs, silent reading sessions and book friendly cafés are reshaping how people read and stay […]

22.12.2025 15:31

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How Tanya Romanyukha is helping Cyprus think bigger about tech

Tanya Romanyukha, General Manager of TechIsland and Leader of the Women in Tech Cyprus chapter, has spent the past decade building and connecting tech communities across Ukraine, the US, Europe and the Middle East. Now based in Cyprus, she works at the centre of an ecosystem that TechIsland describes as the island’s largest tech association, […]

22.12.2025 15:30

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Government and central bank discuss overhaul of CBC governance

New bill to modernise Central Bank of Cyprus’ governance moves forward Finance Minister Makis Keravnos and Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides met on Mondayto discuss a draft bill reforming the governance of the CBC. The aim of the bill is to modernise its structure and align it with current economic and institutional […]

22.12.2025 15:14

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Cyprus urged to push business mergers to fix ‘structural weakness’

Cyprus should actively encourage mergers and acquisitions to help overcome the structural weakness of its business landscape and lift the country’s competitiveness, the Cyprus Economy and Competitiveness Council said on Monday. In its statement, the council said the very small size of most Cypriot firms remains a key constraint on growth, noting that around 90 […]

22.12.2025 15:06

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House approves tax reform bills

Parliament approved the long-awaited sweeping tax reform package on Monday, voting through five bills submitted by the government. The legislation, set to take force next month, includes major changes to personal and corporate income taxation, and introduces a series of deductions aimed at households and businesses. The reforms, which passed with a majority, raise the […]

22.12.2025 15:05

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71-year-old woman dies after motorway accident

A 71-year-old woman from Limassol, Sylvia Georgiou Jones, died on Monday from serious injuries sustained in a road accident on the hard shoulder of the Nicosia-Limassol motorway near Skarinou. Police said that at 10.40am, a 64-year-old van driver travelling on the motorway struck and critically injured her under circumstances being investigated. She had parked her […]

22.12.2025 14:59

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Forestry workers implicated in Paphos hare poaching case

Two forestry department employees were implicated among three suspects in an “extremely serious” hare poaching case in Paphos, with the game service accusing staff of exploiting access to restricted areas for repeated violations of wildlife protection laws. Game wardens on a targeted anti-poaching operation in Kouklia and Timi placed an area under surveillance. At around […]

22.12.2025 14:42

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Russia ready to legally confirm that it has no intention of attacking NATO

Russia is ready to confirm in a legal agreement that it has no intention of attacking either the European Union or the U.S.-led NATO military alliance, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Monday, the state RIA news agency reported. MORE TO FOLLOW

22.12.2025 14:42

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Australia blocks halloumi shipments over foot-and-mouth outbreak

Australia has suspended imports of dairy products from Cyprus after removing the country from its list of territories considered free from foot-and-mouth disease, citing reports of an outbreak in the north. The decision, taken by the Australian department of agriculture, fisheries and forestry, was announced on December 19 and has immediate and retrospective effect from […]

22.12.2025 14:34

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The AI revolution in space: How machine learning is transforming humanity’s search for cosmic neighbours

In the vast expanse of our universe, one question has captivated humanity for generations: are we alone? This profound inquiry has driven scientific exploration for decades, but recent technological breakthroughs are dramatically accelerating our ability to find answers. At the forefront of this revolution is an unprecedented marriage between artificial intelligence and astronomy, fundamentally transforming […]

22.12.2025 14:31

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Yellow storm warning

The met office has issued a yellow warning for isolated but severe storms in effect from 11pm Monday until 9am on Tuesday. Isolated strong storms are expected to affect the island, initially mainly on the western and southern coasts and spreading through other areas. Hail is expected to fall and winds will be strong. Rainfall […]

22.12.2025 14:24

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UK health secretary vows to prevent renewed doctors’ strikes

Britain’s Health Secretary Wes Streeting said he would do everything he could to prevent further strikes by hospital doctors who returned to work on Monday after a five-day walkout. The union for qualified medical practitioners in England staged another five-day strike last week in a dispute over pay and working conditions during one of the […]

22.12.2025 14:13

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Danish alarm after Trump names Louisiana governor as Greenland special envoy

U.S. President Donald Trump named Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry on Sunday as his special envoy to Greenland, reigniting Danish and Greenlandic alarm over Washington’s plans for the vast, mineral-rich Arctic island. Trump has said several times over the years that Greenland, a Danish territory that is now largely self-governing, should become part of the U.S., […]

22.12.2025 14:10

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Neocleous Tower: landmark office hub reaches full occupancy

Neocleous Tower is a groundbreaking commercial development in central Limassol inviting corporations to discover the future of upscale workplace excellence. Redefining the work-lifestyle paradigm, the Tower is also raising the benchmark for sustainable real estate, offering an eco-conscious, tech-driven and people-centric work environment that fosters excellence, collaboration and well-being. Landmark milestone closes 2025 As 2025 […]

22.12.2025 14:03

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One in four people in Cyprus now in lower-middle income class

Upper-middle class see strongest income growth in Cyprus Cyprus’ middle income class continued to dominate the income distribution in 2024, accounting for almost two-thirds of the population, according to figures published on Monday by the state statistical service (Cystat). According to the findings, 64.6 per cent of the population belonged to the middle income class […]

22.12.2025 13:52

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Cyprus banks and employees union reach deal on new five-year agreement

The Cyprus Union of Bank Employees (Etyk) on Monday announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with the Cyprus Bankers Employers Association (Kest) to renew their collective agreement for the years 2023–2027. The agreement provides for salary increases, additional annual leave and improved loan terms for bank employees. According to a statement by […]

22.12.2025 13:26

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Man jailed 13 years for 23kg of cannabis

A 27-year-old Greek national was sentenced on Monday to 13 years in prison by the Larnaca criminal court after admitting to transporting more than 23 kilograms of cannabis into Cyprus. The court found the defendant guilty of possession and transportation of drugs with intent to supply. In passing sentence, the judges stressed the need for […]

22.12.2025 13:01

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Cyprus, Greece, Israel summit lambasted in Turkish press

Monday afternoon’s trilateral summit in Jerusalem between Cyprus, Greece and Israel has been slammed in Turkish press, with newspapers saying the meeting impacts Turkish interests in the Middle East. Hürriyet presented the summit as part of a broader strategy to exert pressure on Turkey, with the eastern Mediterranean and the Cyprus problem in the forefront. […]

22.12.2025 12:45

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