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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 13:44

Free wine for all at this village event

Kathikas village’s central square will fill with wine lovers and winemakers on December 26 and 27 as a unique Christmas Wine Celebration takes place. Two evening full of aroma, tradition and fine wine await for the final Friday and Saturday of 2025 as three local wineries share their creations. From 4pm to 8.30pm, the square […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 12:34

Putin briefed on US proposals for Ukraine peace plan, Kremlin refuses to discuss its reaction

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been briefed about contacts with President Donald Trump’s envoys on U.S. proposals for a possible Ukrainian peace deal and Moscow will now formulate its position, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. Trump, who says he wants to be remembered as a peacemaker, has repeatedly complained that ending the Ukraine war – […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 12:32

Archbishop decries federal solution to Cyprob as ‘national euthanasia’

Archbishop Georgios warned against any settlement of the Cyprus problem that he says would threaten the “future of Hellenism on the island”, provocatively describing certain proposals as amounting to “national euthanasia”. In his Christmas circular, the primate said the Greek Cypriot side must make clear it will not accept a settlement that undermines its survival. […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 12:12

Limassol stabbing victim out of danger as police hunt suspects

A 36-year-old Syrian man who was stabbed during an attack last weekend is now out of danger and has regained consciousness, police said on Wednesday. Officers say the man is being treated in a private hospital and was expected to give a statement to investigators later today. The attempted murder happened shortly after 7pm on […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 12:10

Cyprus innovation on the rise: Broadening participation and opportunity

By Marilena Paraskeva Marilena Paraskeva is Head of Funding Programmes at the Research & Innovation Foundation Cyprus is steadily strengthening its position as a regional hub for research and innovation. The Research & Innovation Foundation (RIF) has been at the heart of this transformation, providing businesses and researchers with the resources and guidance needed to […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 12:00

Bank employees union approves new collective agreement until 2027

The general assemblies of the members of the Cyprus Union of Bank Employees (Etyk) have approved the renewal of the collective agreement for the years 2023-2027, with a majority vote of 97.61 per cent. According to an announcement, members were fully briefed on the content of the agreement and were given the opportunity to request […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 11:57

Zelenskiy seeks meeting with Trump to hammer out issue of territory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for a meeting with Donald Trump to hammer out the most sensitive issues in a future peace deal with Russia, such as control of territory, following the latest round of US-Ukrainian talks. In remarks to reporters released by his office on Wednesday, Zelenskiy said Ukrainian and US delegations had inched […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 11:57

Tax overhaul to boost Cyprus’ tech sector, says TechIsland

TechIsland welcomed the adoption of the tax reform by the House of Representatives, saying it concludes an extensive institutional process aimed at modernising Cyprus’s tax framework. In a statement, the association said it acknowledged “the importance of the dialogue that preceded the legislative process and the opportunity provided to social and productive stakeholders to submit […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 11:46

Minimum wage hike splits employers and unions

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 ministry of labour and social insurance. Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said the decision was […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 11:29

Fire damages two parked lorries in Alethriko

The cause of a fire that damaged two parked lorries in the Alethriko area is under investigation, police said on Wednesday. The fires broke out on Tuesday evening between 7pm and 8pm. Both vehicles were stationary and were not in use at the time. One lorry was parked in an open field. The second was […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 11:17

Police issue 155 traffic complaints in overnight checks

Police issued 155 traffic complaints during more than 600 checks carried out on Tuesday night, according to a statement. The targeted operations were conducted in high-crime areas, supported by patrols, interventions and information-sharing with other authorities, with the aim of preventing and suppressing crime. Of the offences recorded, 12 involved driving under the influence of […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 10:43

Eurobank spreads smiles, delivers hope to kids at Makarios Hospital

Joy, good wishes, and hope filled the corridors of Makarios Hospital during Father Christmas’ visit. The visit took place with the support of Eurobank as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility programme, distributing gifts to 110 children currently hospitalised and reminding them that even in the most difficult times, wishes can come true. The visit […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 10:24

Martha Stewart joins Snoop Dogg as Swansea minority co-owner

American businesswoman and television personality Martha Stewart has joined Swansea City as a co-owner, the Welsh soccer club announced on Tuesday. Lifestyle expert Stewart, the first female self-made billionaire in the United States, was in attendance as a guest for Swansea’s 2-1 Championship win over Wrexham last Friday. “We are very excited to welcome Martha […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 10:18

Lidl Cyprus offers €100,000 to the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society with the valuable support of its customers

For yet another year, Lidl Cyprus joined forces with the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society, proving that the most precious gifts do not fit in boxes. Lidl Cyprus has successfully completed its 2025 Christmas initiative, once again reaffirming its commitment to supporting our vulnerable fellow human beings. From December 5 to 21, with every scan of the […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 09:01

Cyprus weather: Showers to favour west and mountain regions through Saturday

Cyprus is set for a period of unsettled but generally mild winter weather from today through Saturday, December 27, with rainfall most frequent and locally heavier in western and mountainous areas of the island. Today is expected to be cloudy to partly cloudy, with scattered showers developing at intervals, particularly across western districts such as […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 08:20

US targets former EU commissioner, activists with visa bans over alleged censorship

The Trump administration on Tuesday imposed visa bans on a former European Union commissioner and anti-disinformation campaigners it says were involved in censoring U.S. social media platforms, in the latest move in a campaign aimed at European rules that U.S. officials say go beyond legitimate regulation. Trump officials have ordered U.S. diplomats to build opposition […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 08:12

CySEC sets February deadline for crypto firms to meet MiCA rules

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued a final reminder to Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) operating in the Republic that they must apply for authorisation under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) by February 27, 2026, to ensure the legal continuation of their business. Following an announcement made on October 17, 2024, and […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 08:03

Electrical failure reported before jet carrying Libya army chief crashed near Ankara

Libya’s army chief of staff, Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, was killed on Tuesday when a private jet carrying him and members of his entourage crashed near Ankara shortly after departing Turkey’s capital, Libyan and Turkish officials said. The Dassault Falcon 50 jet took off from Ankara’s Esenboga Airport at around 1710–1717 GMT en route to […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 07:52

Ukraine drone attacks target Moscow at night, spark industrial fire in Tula, Russia says

Ukrainian overnight drone attacks targeted Moscow and sparked an industrial fire in the Tula region, which lies directly south of the Russian capital, regional authorities said on Wednesday. At least three drones targeting Moscow were downed, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on the Telegram messaging app. He said emergency services were dispatched to the sites […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 07:50

Professional bodies rally behind Cyprus tax overhaul

The Cyprus Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Selk) welcomed the passage of Cyprus’ long-awaited tax reform by the House of Representatives, saying the vote marks a major institutional shift after more than two decades without a comprehensive overhaul of the tax system. The reform, which will come into force on January 1, 2026, was described […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 07:40

Why volunteering is a ‘state of mind’ at PwC Cyprus

Volunteering begins with “wanting to be there, wanting to offer and wanting to dedicate time”, according to Konstantina Logotheti, head of marketing and communications at PwC Cyprus and director of the PwC Foundation. In a column released this week, she spoke about her regular visits to elementary school classrooms for the Junior Achievement programme ‘Our […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 07:30

Cyprus Business Now: banks, Oev, Akamas walkway, minimum wage, real estate

The intention to revise the minimum wage is legitimate and reflects the pressures faced by households, according to Fiscal Council president Michalis Persianis. He also warned that any decision should be taken with extreme caution to avoid collateral effects from a hasty move. Persianis said that “extremely careful judgment and prior analysis” were required, stressing […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 06:00

Celestyal Cruises launches winter homeport in Abu Dhabi

Celestyal Cruises this week announced the launch of the inaugural regional season of Celestyal Discovery, marking a further step in its expansion beyond the Mediterranean and anchoring its winter programme in the UAE capital. The 1,360-guest ship sailed from Abu Dhabi on December 12, following Celestyal Journey into the region, and is operating three-, four- […]

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Kıbrıs 24.12.2025 04:24

Two thirds of state actions for gender equality already in motion

Approximately 40 actions have been completed or are in progress within the framework of the National Strategy for Gender Equality 2024-2026, which includes approximately 60 actions, Gender Equality Commissioner Josie Christodoulou said on Tuesday. At the same time, she pointed out “that for the first time we are promoting equality issues in all ministries and […]

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