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Unions seek meeting with president as labour advisory body convenes

Trade unions are preparing to escalate pressure on the government over labour policy, with a request for a meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides and a key labour advisory body meeting scheduled for January 9. The unions Sek, Peo and Deok convened on Friday to coordinate further action, agreeing to submit a memorandum to the president […]

02.01.2026 17:07

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Rollout of smart electricity meters continues across island

The rollout of smart electricity meters is continuing across Cyprus in January, with the electricity authority (EAC) on Friday announcing the list of neighbourhoods which are to have smart meters installed in January. In the Nicosia district, the rollout of smart meters will be focused on the suburb of Strovolos, with installation work to take […]

02.01.2026 16:28

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UK records hottest and sunniest year ever in 2025

Britain experienced its hottest and sunniest year on record in 2025, surpassing the previous high set in 2022, the national weather service said on Friday, as persistent high-pressure systems and unusually warm seas drove up temperatures. The Met Office said the average annual temperature was 10.09 degrees Celsius (50.16 degrees Fahrenheit), topping the 2022 average […]

02.01.2026 16:18

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Russians won’t represent their country at Winter Olympics even if Ukraine war ends

Russian athletes at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will not be able to represent their country even if a peace deal is reached with Ukraine, International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry said in an Italian newspaper interview. At this stage nothing would change the Committee’s decision allowing Russian athletes to take part in the February […]

02.01.2026 16:11

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Hospitality venues full and hotels reach 60% occupancy over New Year

Hospitality venues across Cyprus recorded full occupancy over the New Year period, while hotels reached around 60 per cent, according to industrial bodies. Hospitality venues association (Pasika) president Neophytos Thrasyvoulou informed that occupancy during Christmas was strong but lower compared with New Year, largely because Christmas remains more family focused and weather conditions hindered travel. […]

02.01.2026 15:27

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December rainfall exceeds average across Cyprus

Cyprus recorded above average rainfall in December, with totals reaching 116 per cent of the monthly norm, according to preliminary data released on Friday by the met office. Average rainfall measured 122.8 millimetres, compared with the usual December figure of 105.6 millimetres. Rainfall since the start of October reached 159.2 millimetres, equivalent to 83 per […]

02.01.2026 15:06

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Keve hails EU presidency as opportunity for Cyprus and Europe

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) welcomed Cyprus’ assumption of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on January 1. In its statement, Keve explained that the role is both a national responsibility and a strategic opportunity for the country at a time of major economic and geopolitical challenges across Europe. […]

02.01.2026 15:02

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Seven-year-old girl hospitalised after Limassol crash

A seven-year-old girl is in a serious but stable condition at Makarios hospital after being injured in a road collision in Limassol on New Year’s Day, police said. The crash occurred at around 10am along Ellados street when the child’s 41-year-old father apparently lost consciousness and control of the vehicle, which veered left, struck a […]

02.01.2026 14:43

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Cyprus bank deposits climb to €57.9bn in November

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday reported that bank deposits and loans increased in Cyprus in November 2025, reflecting continued growth in household savings and credit despite a slowdown compared with October. According to figures published by the CBC, total loans recorded a net increase of €71.5 million in November 2025 compared with […]

02.01.2026 14:43

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Can you ‘live long and prosper’ by learning economics from Star Trek? Or is that ‘highly illogical’?

It might seem worlds away from the Earth we know. But can Star Trek teach us anything about the economics of our own society? Set in the mid-23rd century, the original Star Trek series told the story of the starship Enterprise. Its crew were led by the human Captain James Kirk and the half-Vulcan Mr […]

02.01.2026 14:13

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Cyprus retail sales grow as consumer demand stays strong

Cyprus’ retail trade continued to expand in November 2025, supported by solid consumer demand across most categories, according to figures released on Friday by the Statistical Service (Cystat). The Turnover Value Index of retail trade, excluding motor vehicles, rose by 4.6 per cent compared with November 2024, while the Turnover Volume Index increased by 7.6 […]

02.01.2026 14:08

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Swiss face painful task of identifying victims of deadly bar fire

Investigators on Friday set about the painful task of identifying the burned bodies from a blaze that engulfed a crowded bar and killed around 40 people at a New Year’s Eve party in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana. Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old Italian international golfer who lived in Dubai, was the first victim to […]

02.01.2026 14:02

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Hospitals 90% full over holidays

Hospitals across Cyprus were between 85 and 90 per cent full during the holiday period, with that figure set to rise over the coming days in the aftermath of festive gatherings, state health services organisation (Okypy) spokesman Charalambos Charilaou said on Friday. Speaking to CyBC radio, he said the high occupancy rate is “a natural […]

02.01.2026 13:45

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Venezuela’s Maduro holds out olive branch to US, suggests serious talks

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has extended an olive branch to U.S. President Donald Trump, proposing serious talks on combating drug trafficking and offering U.S. companies ready access to Venezuelan oil. Maduro said Venezuela was a “brother country” to the United States and a friendly government. He noted that when he and Trump last spoke in […]

02.01.2026 13:34

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Cyprus overhaul of tax system comes into force

Cyprus’ revamped tax framework for businesses and individuals took effect on January 1, 2026, following the passage of the government’s tax reform package by parliament late last month. The House plenary approved the reform on December 22, voting through five of the six bills submitted by the executive after amendments introduced during deliberations at the […]

02.01.2026 13:18

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Cyprus brings back work week for secondary school students

Employers across Cyprus have until January 16, 2026 to express interest in hosting students from the second grade of lyceum as part of the reintroduced work week (job shadowing) during the 2025–2026 school year, an initiative aimed at strengthening links between education and the labour market. In an announcement, the Ministry of Education, Sports and […]

02.01.2026 13:08

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A rare and powerful musical partnership

A rare and powerful musical encounter is coming to the stage this January, bringing together two voices from different generations in a concert built on emotion, memory and shared feeling. Kostas Hatzis and Daniela will meet in a live performance that promises to be as intimate as it is stirring. The surprising duo will first […]

02.01.2026 13:04

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Cyprus approves €34m training boost for 100,000 workers

More than 100,000 people are expected to take part in multi-company training programmes approved by the Cyprus Human Resources Development Authority (Anad), which will be rolled out by vocational training centres during the first half of 2026. The authority said the programmes are designed to strengthen skills across the workforce, with a focus on improving […]

02.01.2026 12:33

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Several reported killed in Iran protests over economic hardships

Several people were killed during unrest in Iran, Iranian media and rights groups said on Thursday, as the biggest protests to hit the Islamic Republic for three years over worsening economic conditions sparked violence in several provinces. The semi-official Fars news agency reported that three protesters were killed and 17 were injured during an attack […]

02.01.2026 12:09

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Foreign minister speaks to Ukraine counterpart

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Friday held a telephone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha, with the pair discussing both the ongoing war in Ukraine and the country’s process of accession to the European Union. Sybiha said the pair had “focused on advancing Ukraine’s EU accession, deepening bilateral cooperation, strengthening defence cooperation, and enhancing […]

02.01.2026 12:05

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Russia and Ukraine trade allegations of civilian attacks on New Year’s Day

Russia and Ukraine accused each other of targeting civilians over the New Year, with Moscow reporting a deadly strike on a hotel in territory it occupies in southern Ukraine while Kyiv said there had been another broad attack on its power supplies. The reports coincide with intensive talks overseen by U.S. President Donald Trump and […]

02.01.2026 12:05

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Griffon vultures cling to recovery as conservation gains threatened

Efforts to save the griffon vulture population in Cyprus have delivered fragile yet tangible results after three years of intensified conservation work, BirdLife Cyprus said in a New Year post. Despite once being a familiar sight across the island, vultures declined sharply in the twentieth century due to poisoned baits used against foxes and changes […]

02.01.2026 11:48

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Erhurman calls for dialogue, contacts UN, after Mammari incident

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Friday called for dialogue and said he had contacted the United Nations in the aftermath of an incident in the buffer zone earlier in the week in which Greek Cypriot farmers were attacked by Turkish soldiers as they were believed to have illegally entered the north near the village […]

02.01.2026 11:33

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Seven arrested as police crackdown on crime

Seven people were arrested during overnight police operations across the island as officers intensified checks aimed at maintaining public order, police said on Friday. Two people, aged 25 and 27, were arrested in Nicosia after a search of the vehicle they were travelling in uncovered a small quantity of drugs. In a separate case in […]

02.01.2026 11:14

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