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Kıbrıs 23.12.2025 12:32

Cyprus to complete its longest coastal walkway by 2026

Work on what will become the largest coastal pedestrian walkway in Cyprus is moving into its final stages in the Peyia-Kissonerga area of the Akamas municipality, with the project already reshaping the area’s tourism profile well before its full completion. The seafront route, according to a report in Philenews, has begun appearing in promotional material […]

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Kıbrıs 23.12.2025 12:27

Wawrinka to retire in 2026 after 24-year pro career

Stanislas Wawrinka will hang up his racquet at the end of 2026, the three-times Grand Slam champion announced on Friday, bringing down the curtain on a 24-year professional career that saw him gatecrash tennis’s elite during the sport’s golden era. Switzerland’s Wawrinka, who turned professional in 2002, will turn 41 in March, capping a journey […]

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Kıbrıs 23.12.2025 12:01

Classical fortifications unearthed at ancient Palaepaphos

Archaeologists announced on Tuesday the discovery of extensive fortifications at ancient Palaepaphos. Researchers uncovered a series of large stone towers forming part of a massive fortification wall that once encircled the acropolis of ancient Paphos. Built with stone blocks, the wall and its towers represent a major defensive project. One newly excavated tower at Laona […]

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Kıbrıs 23.12.2025 12:00

Why Cyprus tech needs more women CEOs and board members

Eurostat data shows Cyprus has seen rapid growth in ICT employment over the past decade, with the strongest gains among women. A Cyprus Mail report, citing Eurostat, puts average annual ICT employment growth at 9.2 per cent from 2014 to 2024, with women’s ICT employment growing 13.7 per cent a year. Now compare that momentum […]

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Kıbrıs 23.12.2025 12:00

Book review: The dying art of humans putting the world to rights

I look forward to my annual Jack Reacher novel, especially as they always come out around the time of year that back in the cultural golden age of the nineties and noughties, we would see proper action films being released at the cinemas. Action films in which a lone human who is actually entirely human […]

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Kıbrıs 23.12.2025 11:50

Cyprus employers welcome tax reform approval

The employers and industrialists federation (Oev) this week welcomed the timely passage of tax bills by the House of Representatives, saying their approval before year-end reflects effective coordination and institutional maturity. In a statement, Oev thanked the legislature and, in particular, the House finance committee, noting that the bills “were processed at speed without compromising […]

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Kıbrıs 23.12.2025 11:39

Roman copper industry and settlement uncovered in Peristerona

Archaeologists announced on Tuesday the completion of excavations in the Peristerona River valley, uncovering new evidence of ritualistic activity and water management linked to copper production under Roman rule in Cyprus. The campaign was led by the Universities of Copenhagen and Uppsala with the approval of the antiquities department and deputy cultural ministry. The project […]

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Kıbrıs 23.12.2025 11:36

Council head warns against ‘hasty’ minimum wage hike in Cyprus

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. As mentioned in Politis, Persianis said that “extremely careful judgment and prior […]

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Kıbrıs 23.12.2025 11:31

Underwater Christmas tree installed off Protaras

The Paralimni–Deryneia municipality has announced the installation of an underwater Christmas tree beneath the crystal-clear waters of Protaras. According to a statement, the submerged tree serves as a festive reminder that summer lingers year-round in Cyprus, even in December. The initiative was launched by the SCUBA Dive Cyprus training centre in Pernera, with the support […]

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Kıbrıs 23.12.2025 11:11

House president visits Makarios hospital ahead of holidays

“We must do our best for our children, especially in the area of health,” House president Annita Demetriou said during her visit to Makarios hospital on Tuesday morning ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays. She thanked the medical and nursing staff and all the workers who made the visit possible, adding that the […]

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Kıbrıs 23.12.2025 11:00

Derzhavnost and ‘Respect’

The Russian word ‘derzhavnost’ is usually translated as ‘great power status’, but the real meaning is closer to the gangland concept of ‘respect’. The word was beyond the reach of my feeble Russian vocabulary until I heard it about twenty times in twenty minutes while interviewing an ultranationalist ideologue called Aleksandr Dugin about twenty years […]

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Kıbrıs 23.12.2025 10:46

Salah scores late winner as Egypt come from behind to beat Zimbabwe

Mohamed Salah snatched a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Egypt came from behind to beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in their first fixture at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco on Monday. Egypt’s captain, starting his first game after four successive matches on the bench at Liverpool, fired home a left-footed effort in the 91st minute […]

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Kıbrıs 23.12.2025 10:43

CSE expands market activity with Eurobank share trading

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) released a statement this week confirming that parallel trading of Eurobank shares on its Main Market started on December 19, 2025. This marks a milestone for the exchange, aimed at broadening market activity and strengthening links with regional capital markets. The exchange said that 3,631,510,801 ordinary shares of Eurobank S.A., […]

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Kıbrıs 23.12.2025 10:39

Liverpool striker Isak suffers broken leg

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has undergone surgery after breaking his leg, the Premier League club said on Monday. Isak suffered the injury in scoring Liverpool’s opening goal in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur when his foot got caught between Micky van de Ven’s legs as the defender dived to block his shot. “Alexander Isak […]

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Kıbrıs 23.12.2025 10:33

Penalty king Jimenez earns Fulham scrappy home win over Forest

Striker Raul Jimenez scored a first-half penalty as Fulham defeated Nottingham Forest 1-0 in a dull Premier League clash at Craven Cottage on Monday to move 10 points clear of the relegation zone. Fulham climbed to 13th place on 23 points from 17 matches, while Forest stayed 17th with 18 points, five clear of the drop […]

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Kıbrıs 23.12.2025 10:31

Best engagement rings in Cyprus: The ultimate guide on how to choose

Engagement rings sit at the centre of many proposals in Cyprus, where couples mix local traditions with destination weddings and weekend getaways. According to the Europe Diamond Engagement Rings Market Overview (Market Research Intellect, 2025), the European market is valued at 11.6 billion USD in 2025 and is expected to reach 21.71 billion USD by […]

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Kıbrıs 23.12.2025 10:00

What to do this Christmas Day?

Perhaps that seems like an unnecessary question. What else is there to do on Christmas Day than indulge in a big family feast, pull Christmas crackers and open presents? Well, there is more to this Christmas in Cyprus as several events are happening throughout the day. So, whether you have big plans or none at […]

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Kıbrıs 23.12.2025 09:15

Australian state set to pass tougher gun, hate speech laws after Bondi attack

Australia’s most populous state is set to pass tougher gun laws, ban the display of terrorist symbols and curb protests in an emergency sitting following the Bondi mass shooting, as authorities stepped up their response to the antisemitic attack. The terrorism and other legislation amendment bill is expected to clear the upper house of the […]

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Kıbrıs 23.12.2025 08:59

Cypriot oncologist among 100 most influential worldwide

Professor Loizos G Loizou has been included in the list of the 100 most influential people in oncology, by international oncology media outlet OncoDaily. The acknowledgement comes after years of work and contribution to child oncology, as well as his international collaborations and promoting healthcare for all equally, Elpida foundation – a charity organisation for […]

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Kıbrıs 23.12.2025 08:30

Christmas Eve market closure prompts CySEC fund decision

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has announced that the redemption of units in certain collective investment schemes will be suspended on December 24, 2025, citing market conditions and the need to protect investors in Cyprus and abroad. The decision applies to UCITS and alternative investment funds that hold assets in transferable securities listed […]

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Kıbrıs 23.12.2025 08:02

Eurobank updates on buybacks and key shareholder positions

Eurobank has announced recent share buyback activity and changes in its shareholder structure following corporate actions, outlining developments affecting its capital and voting rights. The bank said it acquired 1.760.945 own shares on the Athens Stock Exchange between December 15, 2025 and December 19, 2025 as part of its approved share buyback programme, which was […]

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Kıbrıs 23.12.2025 07:54

Cyprus-Greece-Israel to wrap up pending issues, Israel seeks to improve image in EU

Cyprus, Greece and Israel pointed out the need to wrap up pending issues, including natural gas and the Great Sea Interconnector, and to address Turkey’s actions in the region, sources said late on Monday, following a trilateral summit in Jerusalem. The meeting, attended by President Nikos Christodoulides and the prime ministers of Greece and Israel, […]

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Kıbrıs 23.12.2025 07:52

Russia launches air attack on Kyiv after latest peace talks end

Russia launched an early morning air attack on Kyiv on Tuesday, Ukrainian military said, just days after a U.S.-led round of peace talks in Miami ended on Sunday. “Air defence forces are working to eliminate the threat in the sky over the capital,” the Kyiv military administration said on Telegram, urging residents to remain in […]

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Kıbrıs 23.12.2025 07:42

Central bank raises capital buffers for Cyprus systemic banks

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has announced that it identified three credit institutions as Other Systemically Important Institutions for 2025 and increased their capital buffer requirements to strengthen the resilience of the domestic financial system. The decision followed the annual review of credit institutions falling under the O-SII definition, which assesses systemic importance and […]

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