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Kıbrıs 02.01.2026 06:30

Cyprus industrial prices hold steady despite monthly dip

Cyprus’ Index of Industrial Output Prices remained stable year on year in November 2025, according to a report from the state statistical service (Cystat). The index reached 122.1 units in November 2025, based on 2021 as the base year set at 100 units. This marked a decrease of 0.7 per cent compared to October 2025. […]

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Kıbrıs 01.01.2026 21:39

Leeds hold Liverpool to goalless draw at Anfield

Liverpool could only manage a 0-0 New Year’s Day draw with Leeds United on Thursday that cost Arne Slot’s men precious points in the Premier League title race. Holders Liverpool are fourth in the standings with 33 points after 19 games, 12 behind leaders Arsenal, while Leeds are 16th with 21 points, seven above the […]

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Kıbrıs 01.01.2026 19:44

Aladdin and 1001 Nights on ice

Fittingly arriving during one of the coldest months of the year, the impressive ice show Aladdin and Other Famous Stories from 1001 Nights is reaching Cyprus this February. Based on the oriental fairy tale 1001 Nights by Shahrazad and Aladdin, the performance will bring the stories to life through acrobats dancing on ice. Mark your […]

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Kıbrıs 01.01.2026 18:10

Ethereum price prediction: ETH eyes $3K while this new crypto is poised for 25x upside

As crypto prices today hover near key resistance levels, many investors are reassessing where the next wave of growth may come from. Ethereum has once again moved close to a major psychological zone, but market commentators suggest that size can work against upside. This is why some investors looking at what crypto to buy now […]

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Kıbrıs 01.01.2026 16:55

New York Mayor Mamdani sworn in with progressive agenda ahead

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s mayor in the first minutes of the New Year on Thursday at the historic City Hall subway station, with his wife Rama Duwaji standing by his side. Mamdani, a democratic socialist who was elected last November, was a trailblazing candidate and is expected by many in the city of […]

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Kıbrıs 01.01.2026 16:35

Several reported killed in Iran protests over economic woes

Several people were killed during unrest in Iran on Thursday, an Iranian news agency and a rights group reported, as the biggest protests to hit the country for three years over soaring inflation sparked violence in several provinces. The semi-official Fars news agency cited a “source with knowledge” as saying several people were killed in […]

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Kıbrıs 01.01.2026 16:20

Argentine FA in turmoil ahead of World Cup over mystery villa and dirty money claims

In March 2024, retired Argentine soccer star Carlos Tevez published a tweet hinting at something suspicious going on in a Buenos Aires suburb. The treasurer of the Argentine Football Association, Tevez claimed, was making many trips to Pilar, where he implied the soccer official had buried bags of money and kept a collection of antique […]

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Kıbrıs 01.01.2026 15:17

State of Cyprus’ cemeteries ‘not very encouraging’

The state of cemeteries in Cyprus is “not very encouraging”, the bicommunal technical committee on cultural heritage’s Turkish Cypriot co-chairman Ali Tuncay said on Thursday. He was speaking to the north’s Tak news agency after his committee was last year tasked with the restoration of cemeteries across the island as a confidence-building measure announced by […]

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Kıbrıs 01.01.2026 14:59

Cyprus problem is ‘Europe’s responsibility, Metsola says

European Parliament president Roberta Metsola on Thursday said that efforts to solve the Cyprus problem are “Europe’s responsibility”. “It is not a responsibility which falls solely on Cyprus. It is Europe’s responsibility. There is a sense that progress is possible. By providing political support, reinforcing confidence-building measures, and maintaining a steady European focus, parliament is […]

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Kıbrıs 01.01.2026 14:50

More than 180 projects worked on by cultural heritage committee so far

More than 180 projects have been worked on by the bicommunal technical committee on cultural heritage since its establishment in 2008, the committee’s Turkish Cypriot co-chairman Ali Tuncay said on Thursday. “We have made significant progress since the committee’s establishment … Within the scope of work carried out under different phases, restoration, urgent intervention, conservation, […]

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Kıbrıs 01.01.2026 14:24

Chelsea part ways with manager Maresca

Chelsea have parted ways with manager Enzo Maresca, the Premier League club announced on Thursday, after the London side won just one of their last seven league games. “With key objectives still to play for across four competitions including qualification for Champions League football, Enzo and the club believe a change gives the team the […]

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Kıbrıs 01.01.2026 13:59

The Goblins are coming to CVAR

The beginning of January brings the arrival a certain type of guest – goblins, also known as kalikanjaroi! Old folk tales say that they arrive this time of year, in early January, and to share with children how Cypriots used to protect themselves from their mischief, CVAR-Severis Foundation organises a special creative event on Saturday. […]

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Kıbrıs 01.01.2026 13:23

Metsola: Cyprus’ Council of EU presidency comes at pivotal moment for Europe

Cyprus’ undertaking of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency comes at a “pivotal moment for Europe”, European Parliament president Roberta Metsola said on Thursday. “Expectations are high. I know that Cyprus is fully prepared to take on this responsibility,” she told newspaper Politis. She added that she has held “several meetings” with President […]

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Kıbrıs 01.01.2026 11:59

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 01.01.2026 11:52

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 01.01.2026 11:40

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 01.01.2026 11:23

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 01.01.2026 11:07

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 01.01.2026 10:58

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 01.01.2026 10:31

Yellow weather warning issued for strong winds

The met office on New Year’s Day issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds, with gusts reaching a strength of up to eight on the Beaufort scale. The warning will remain in effect between 9am and 6pm.

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Kıbrıs 01.01.2026 10:30

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 01.01.2026 09:11

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. […]

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Kıbrıs 01.01.2026 08:30

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 […]

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Kıbrıs 01.01.2026 08:00

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 […]

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