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Kıbrıs 28.12.2025 13:21

50,000 cedar trees a witness to Cyprus history

One of the rarest and emblematic trees of the Mediterranean, the Cyprus Cedar (Cedrus brevifolia) is a living witness to the natural and cultural history of the island, the forestry department’s Thomas Kyriacou said on Sunday. The endemic species is “found mainly in the Cedar Valley and at the top of Tripylos, in the Paphos […]

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Kıbrıs 28.12.2025 13:12

Is that all there is?

Rebeka Gregoriades For once, I didn’t start the year off with a list of resolutions. This, I must say, took the guilt factor out of the equation and I actually enjoyed what I did get done. I got more tattoos – which would not have been on my list, but I thoroughly enjoy them on […]

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Kıbrıs 28.12.2025 12:19

Brigitte Bardot has died, her foundation has said

French actress Brigitte Bardot has died, her foundation said on Sunday. She was 91 years old. More to follow

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Kıbrıs 28.12.2025 11:56

Happy Same Year!

It is December 28, which means many of us are deep into the Season of Delusion, a magical period when grown adults behave like weird Elfies drunk on mulled wine. The population becomes convinced that the New Year itself will trigger a transformation into better, healthier and more organised versions of ourselves. An impressively unfounded […]

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Kıbrıs 28.12.2025 10:54

Kosovo goes to polls in bid to end year-long political impasse

Kosovo went to the polls on Sunday, with nationalist Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s party seeking a majority to end a year-long political deadlock that has paralysed parliament and delayed international funding for Europe’s youngest nation. The vote is the second this year in Kosovo after Kurti’s Vetevendosje party fell short of a majority in February. […]

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Kıbrıs 28.12.2025 10:49

Water wastage and locked away civil servants

Of all the various stories I wrote in 2025, the one about the dam in Solea – ‘A dam full of water going to waste’, to quote the headline – wasn’t necessarily the most consequential. Still, it encapsulated much of what I find interesting about the job, both this past year and in general. For […]

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Kıbrıs 28.12.2025 10:30

Nvidia invests $5 billion in Intel as rivals forge surprise AI alliance

It was a Thursday before dawn in Silicon Valley when Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan found himself under attack by the president of the United States. “The CEO of INTEL is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately,” US President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform at 4:39 AM Pacific Time on August 7. Before […]

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Kıbrıs 28.12.2025 09:52

Zelenskiy to meet Trump in Florida for talks on Ukraine peace plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and US President Donald Trump will meet in Florida on Sunday to hammer out a plan to end the war in Ukraine, but face major differences on crucial issues and provocations from Russian air attacks. Russia struck Kyiv and other parts of war-torn Ukraine with hundreds of missiles and drones on […]

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Kıbrıs 28.12.2025 09:42

Four arrested as police campaigns continue

Four arrests were made over Saturday night as police carried out 760 checks as part of ongoing measures to fight crime and safeguard public order. Managers of nightspots were also reported for violations related to the operation of premises, as well as drivers for various traffic violations. Two were arrested on the basis of warrants […]

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Kıbrıs 28.12.2025 09:33

Two arrests for selling drugs

Following the investigation of a tip off and a coordinated operation in Larnaca by members of the police drug squad Ykan, two people, aged 44 and 26, were arrested, police said on Sunday. At around 10am, on Saturday, members of Ykan stopped a 44-year-old man for a check as he left his home to get […]

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Kıbrıs 28.12.2025 09:30

Cyprus: No more beige please!

This is the colour our island needs more of Modern Cyprus homes tend to err on the side of beige: bright but a bit bland in their sameness. White walls, sleek furniture, not much green. And that’s a missed opportunity. Because houseplants don’t just look nice, they’re surprisingly powerful for mood and focus. A growing […]

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Kıbrıs 28.12.2025 09:21

Bright day with chance of snow falling overnight

The weather will clear on Sunday, with the chance of rain dropping to zero in all areas. However, as night falls clouds are expected to develop, which could lead to snow falling in the mountains. Temperatures will see a fall and hover around the average for the season. In Nicosia the mercury will hit around […]

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Kıbrıs 28.12.2025 09:00

Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting December 22: The government’s decision to raise the national minimum wage to €1,088 per month, has drawn strong and conflicting reactions from employers’ organisations and trade unions. The increase was approved by the council of ministers on Tuesday, following a proposal by the […]

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Kıbrıs 28.12.2025 08:45

2026 offers glimmer of hope for Cyprus, elsewhere not so much

A review of the year and predicting the shape of things to come in 2026 and beyond must begin with events at home. The Cyprus Mail is of course a Cypriot newspaper so events in Cyprus take pride of place. Alas nothing much happened in Cyprus in 2025 except the result of the Turkish Cypriot […]

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Kıbrıs 28.12.2025 08:30

Global semiconductor revenue hits record $216bn in single quarter

The global semiconductor market delivered a record-breaking performance in the third quarter of 2025, according to market intelligence firm Omdia, with industry revenue reaching $216.3 billion to mark the first time the sector has exceeded the $200 billion milestone in a single three-month period. This 14.5 per cent quarter-over-quarter increase followed an already robust second […]

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Kıbrıs 28.12.2025 08:06

Putin says Russia will achieve its goals by force if Kyiv does not want peace

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ukraine was in no hurry for peace and if it did not want to resolve their conflict peacefully, Moscow would accomplish all its goals by force. Putin’s remarks on Saturday, carried by state news agency TASS, followed a vast Russian drone and missile attack that prompted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy […]

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Kıbrıs 28.12.2025 08:00

Our View: Are we burying our heads in the sand over Nazi behaviour?

The furore over photos of teenagers signalling Nazi salutes and their swastika handiwork around school property at Larnaca’s Vergina high school ten days ago died down over Christmas week but is likely to resume once the holidays are over. Beyond the initial outrage, hysteria and panic, there is going to have to be a reckoning […]

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Kıbrıs 28.12.2025 07:30

Cloud market grows 25 per cent as enterprises move beyond AI pilots

Global spending on cloud infrastructure services reached a record $102.6 billion in the third quarter of 2025, according to new research from Omdia, as enterprises shifted their focus from early AI experimentation toward large-scale production deployment. This performance represents a 25 per cent year-on-year growth and marks the fifth consecutive quarter where the sector has […]

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Kıbrıs 28.12.2025 04:25

2026 and Cyprus’ great energy challenge

The loose ends left in the energy sector this year will inevitably get rolled into 2026, experts tell the Cyprus Mail. In practice, this means that persistent high electricity prices and rolling power cuts are more likely than not. Some of the policy decisions that need to be taken are in Cyprus’ hands, others less […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 22:24

Super sub Watkins scores twice as Villa beat Chelsea

Two goals from substitute Ollie Watkins stunned Chelsea on Saturday, as Aston Villa came from behind to win 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League, earning an 11th successive victory in all competitions. Chelsea had been in total control when captain Reece James’s 37th-minute corner swung towards a crowded goalmouth and clipped Joao Pedro’s […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 19:53

Pretty Little Crimes presented at exhibition

Stella Kapezanou presents her third solo exhibition at The Edit Gallery in Limassol this December and January, showcasing feminine figures in paintings and ceramic wall pieces. Open until January 17, the Pretty Little Crimes exhibition includes small-size art pieces that touch on eroticism, women’s raw wild essence and power. “The feminine creatures of the artist’s […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 19:30

Vinyl Fair in Larnaca on last Sunday of the year

This Sunday, there is plenty to enjoy – the vacation period, food feasts and a plethora of events bringing joy to every corner of the island. In Larnaca, the Scala Vinyl Fair XMAS Edition brings tunes, drinks and groovy vibes to the city. Starting at 11am, the event at Sunmoon Creative Space on the central […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 19:19

Liverpool condemn Wolves to unwanted record, Arsenal back on top

Liverpool beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 on Saturday to climb into the top four in the table and condemn Wolves to an unwanted record for the longest winless start in Premier League history with 18 games. Ruthless strikes from Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz a minute apart in the first half secured victory for the holders […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 18:48

Army chief says Switzerland can’t defend itself from full-scale attack

Switzerland cannot defend itself against a full-scale attack and must boost military spending given rising risks from Russia, the head of its armed forces said. The country is prepared for attacks by “non-state actors” on critical infrastructure and for cyber attacks, but its military still faces major equipment gaps, Thomas Suessli told the NZZ newspaper. […]

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