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Israel says forces open fire on West Bank stone-throwers, one dead
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Israel says forces open fire on West Bank stone-throwers, one dead

The Israeli military said its forces killed a Palestinian in the occupied West Bank in the early hours on Thursday as they opened fire on people who were throwing stones at soldiers. Two other people were hit on a main road near the village of Luban al-Sharqiya in Nablus, the military statement added. It described […]

01.01.2026 11:59
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After Bulgaria, euro expansion faces hurdles in remaining EU states
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

After Bulgaria, euro expansion faces hurdles in remaining EU states

Bulgaria became the 21st member of the euro zone on Thursday despite opposition from half its electorate, leaving only a handful of countries in the 27-member European Union yet to adopt the currency. Although public support for the euro is high in some of the remaining countries including Hungary, eurosceptic parties in governing coalitions and parliaments are likely to hold […]

01.01.2026 11:52
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Two motorcycles set on fire in centre of Dherynia
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Two motorcycles set on fire in centre of Dherynia

Two motorcycles were found on fire in the square in the centre of Dherynia in the early hours of Thursday morning, fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said. He wrote in a post on social media that the fire brigade were informed of the burning motorcycles at around 12.55am, and that the motorcycles were of “unknown […]

01.01.2026 11:40
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Undertaking Council of EU presidency ‘a moment of pride’, Raouna says
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Undertaking Council of EU presidency ‘a moment of pride’, Raouna says

Undertaking the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency is “a moment of pride”, European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna said on Thursday. “Cyprus will work as an honest and reliable mediator, representing all member states equally and seeking consensual solutions, in a particularly demanding geopolitical context,” she told the Cyprus News Agency. She added […]

01.01.2026 11:23
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Erhurman offers new year wishes in Turkish, Greek, English
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Erhurman offers new year wishes in Turkish, Greek, English

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman offered new year’s wishes in Turkish, Greek, and English in a post on social media. “We extend our best wishes to everyone for a new year filled with health, happiness, prosperity, and peace,” he wrote, alongside a photograph of himself, his wife Nilden Bektas Erhurman, their son Toprak, and their […]

01.01.2026 11:07
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Christodoulides: It is time for further European integration
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Christodoulides: It is time for further European integration

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday said it is time for “further European integration”, as Cyprus took on the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency for a six-month term. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, he said it is “time for more autonomy for Europe, for further European integration, taking into account that by addressing […]

01.01.2026 10:58
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EU diamond sanctions to hit €4 billion Russian revenue stream
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EU diamond sanctions to hit €4 billion Russian revenue stream

The European Commission has published updated guidelines detailing the next phase of the European Union‘s comprehensive ban on Russian diamonds. According to the commission, the aim is to further restrict Russia‘s access to vital revenue streams. The measures, which form part of a coordinated G7 effort, aim to deprive Russia of an estimated €4 billion […]

01.01.2026 10:30
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Several killed after explosion in Swiss ski resort bar, BBC reports
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Several killed after explosion in Swiss ski resort bar, BBC reports

Several people were killed and others injured after an explosion in a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, BBC reported on Thursday, citing police. The blast occurred at 1:30 a.m. (00:30 GMT) in a bar called the Constellation, police said in a statement to the BBC. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. […]

01.01.2026 09:11
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Sweeping changes to tax collection and business audits in Cyprus
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Sweeping changes to tax collection and business audits in Cyprus

A major overhaul of the Cyprus tax system is set to take effect from the 2026 tax year, fundamentally reshaping the assessment and collection procedures for citizens and businesses while mandating tax returns for almost all residents aged 25 to 71. These new provisions will significantly expand the categories of individuals required to submit a […]

01.01.2026 08:30
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Nicosia hotels ready for EU Presidency after major renovations
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Nicosia hotels ready for EU Presidency after major renovations

Nicosia’s hotels are fully prepared to host the influx of delegates expected to arrive in Cyprus for the country’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, with many properties having already undergone substantial renovations, according to Christiana Iacovidou, president of Nicosia’s hoteliers association (Pasyxe). That readiness, however, comes with a broader warning: without a […]

01.01.2026 08:00
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What Cyprus Mail business readers cared about most in 2025
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What Cyprus Mail business readers cared about most in 2025

As a new year begins, a look back at the most read Cyprus Mail business stories between January and November 2025 shows what most captured public attention during a year marked by rapid change, opportunity and uncertainty in Cyprus. An overview of the top 40 most read business stories reveals what readers followed most closely […]

01.01.2026 07:30
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What do trees remember?
Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

What do trees remember?

Estrella Luna-Diez, University of Birmingham; Anne-Marie Culhane, University of Exeter, and Bruno Barcante Ladvocat Cintra, University of Birmingham The Feanedock…

01.01.2026 07:00
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Deputy ministry outlines vision for sustainable tourism in 2026
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Deputy ministry outlines vision for sustainable tourism in 2026

Cyprus is preparing to roll out a broad package of tourism actions in 2026, backed by a €74.6 million budget that places sustainability, destination resilience and community benefit at the centre of policy planning.  According to the explanatory note accompanying the 2026 state budget, the Deputy Ministry of Tourism is allocating €27.7 million to international promotion and awareness campaigns, alongside […]

01.01.2026 07:00
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What’s on this weekend
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

What’s on this weekend

It’s already the first weekend of 2026! After the island celebrates the arrival of the New Year and banquets, feasts and gift exchanges happen, the events’ agenda is still active. This weekend, enjoy live music performances, the last of the Christmas villages and markets and festive workshops for little ones. New Year’s Day begins with […]

01.01.2026 06:40
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Sustainable aviation fuel output doubled in 2025 but share remains low
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Sustainable aviation fuel output doubled in 2025 but share remains low

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is expected to have doubled in 2025 but will continue to account for less than one per cent of global jet fuel consumption, according to new estimates released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). In 2025, SAF output is expected to reach 1.9 million tonnes, equivalent to 2.4 billion […]

01.01.2026 06:30
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Cyprus Business Now: shipping, tourism, BoC, budget revenues, CSE
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Cyprus Business Now: shipping, tourism, BoC, budget revenues, CSE

Cyprus’ tourism revenue rose strongly in October 2025 and across the first ten months of the year, reflecting higher overall earnings despite lower average spending per visitor, according to a report released on Wednesday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Based on results from the passengers survey, revenue from tourism reached €458.60 million in October 2025. This represented […]

01.01.2026 06:00
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Justice minister to meet with police over recent demands
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Justice minister to meet with police over recent demands

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris is set to meet with police union representatives on Friday, January 2, to discuss ongoing security matters, as well as working hours and holiday adjustments, which had previously been publicly criticised by the advocacy groups. “Our obligations towards society must be fulfilled fully and responsibly, the claims and demands of the […]

01.01.2026 04:25
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Christodoulides: 2026 a landmark moment for Cyprus
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Christodoulides: 2026 a landmark moment for Cyprus

The year 2026 will begin with a “landmark moment” for Cyprus, with the island taking on the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency for a six-month term, President Nikos Christodoulides said in his New Year address on Wednesday. “From tomorrow and for six months, our homeland assumes the presidency of the Council of the […]

31.12.2025 19:00
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A night of Broadway in Paphos
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

A night of Broadway in Paphos

The most exciting numbers and songs from award-winning musicals of Broadway and the West End are coming to Cyprus’ west coast. On January 8, Paphos audiences will get to enjoy A Night of Broadway at Technopolis 20, swaying with dazzling songs from renowned musicals. The performance is inspired by the intimate yet dazzling cabaret evenings […]

31.12.2025 18:43
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