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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 14:50

Europol identifies top crimes facing Cyprus in 2025

Europol’s 2025 Serious and Organised Crime Threat Assessment (Socta) has listed seven key types of crime that require law enforcement in Cyprus. The report identifies cyberattacks, online fraud, child sexual exploitation online, illegal migration networks, drug trafficking, firearms trafficking and illegal waste trafficking as the main threats. These areas show rapid growth, high complexity and […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 14:12

Sabalenka and Kyrgios relishing ‘Battle of the Sexes’ challenge

World number one Aryna Sabalenka and Australian Nick Kyrgios said they were excited about facing the unknown when they meet in Sunday’s “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition match that has divided opinion in the tennis world. Sunday’s showdown between four-times Grand Slam champion Sabalenka and former world number 13 Kyrgios is seen by many as […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 12:34

Ambulance services respond to 422 emergency calls over Christmas period

Ambulance services responded to 422 emergency calls during Christmas break, with 172 of these in the Nicosia district, the head of the ambulance service Riana Constantinou said on Saturday. She said that the calls were made from December 24 to 26 and included cases of chest pain, injuries and illnesses.  All incidents were attended to […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 12:30

A minute with Froso Meliou, brand owner/ illustrator

Where do you live?I live in Spain by myself 🙂 What did you have for breakfast?Oats with yogurt and frozen berries 🙂 Describe your perfect dayIt’s a Saturday, I wake up relaxed, I have my breakfast and I go to my favourite café to draw on my iPad. I come home have lunch, gym, siesta […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 12:23

Conservation work to begin on two historic churches in north

Conservation works will soon start at two historic churches in northern Cyprus, the co-chairman of the bicommunal technical committee on cultural heritage, Sotos Ktoris, said on Saturday. The churches are Ayios Procopios in Syngrasi, near Trikomo, and Panayia Akendou in Lefka.  Ktoris described both as “very important monuments” for the region. Ayios Prokopios is built […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 12:16

Missed opportunities on budgets and tax reform

In recent days the government of President Nikos Christodoulides and MPs approved the government budgets and a tax reform. In doing so they have missed real opportunities to support policies which could generate the balanced and equitable growth of the Cyprus economy. Christodoulides stated that the changes effected in the tax reform make for a […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 12:04

England survive Melbourne mayhem to claim drought-breaking win

England celebrated their first test win in Australia in 15 years on Saturday as they chased down 175 runs for a four-wicket Ashes victory completed in two manic days at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Though the hosts had already locked away the urn after three straight victories in Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide, Ben Stokes’s men […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 11:59

Amorim praises Man United spirit in win over Newcastle

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim conceded his team’s Boxing Day victory over Newcastle United on Friday was far from pretty, but hailed the grit and togetherness that got them over the line. Patrick Dorgu struck in the first half before Amorim’s men fended off an onslaught of Newcastle chances after the break, particularly in the […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 11:56

Winter storm bears down on US Northeast, disrupting airline travel

A winter storm packing a frosty mix of snow and ice bore down on the U.S. Northeast early on Saturday, disrupting post-holiday weekend airline traffic and prompting officials in New York and New Jersey to issue weather emergency declarations. The National Weather Service posted ice storm and winter storm warnings throughout New York state and […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 11:30

AI seen as ally for teachers at Nicosia university lecture

The European University Cyprus hosted a public lecture in Nicosia earlier this month, exploring how artificial intelligence can support teachers and learners as education systems adapt to rapid technological change. The event, titled “Artificial intelligence as an ally of the educational community”, aimed to open dialogue on the future of learning and the evolving role […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 11:21

Horse roams unattended on roads in Protaras

Police were alerted on Friday night after a horse was seen trotting alone on roads in the Protaras area, raising safety concerns. Members of the public contacted the police after spotting the animal without a handler. Calls were made shortly after nightfall, according to people who witnessed the incident. A video shared on social media […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 10:58

Thailand and Cambodia halt fierce border conflict with second ceasefire

Thailand and Cambodia ended weeks of fierce border clashes on Saturday with a second ceasefire in recent months in the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian nations. The ceasefire was holding, a Thai Defence Ministry spokesperson, Rear Admiral Surasant Kongsiri, told Reuters about two hours after it went into effect at noon (0500 […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 10:49

Eleven arrested and 120 traffic fines issued in police clampdown

Police arrested 11 people and issued 120 traffic fines during a night-time operation on Friday, as part of intensified checks across Cyprus, authorities said on Saturday. Police said that the arrests and fines followed enhanced overnight operations aimed at preventing serious crime, protecting the public and maintaining public order.  More than 900 road checks were […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 10:36

Man arrested over alleged drug smuggling attempt at central prisons

A 40-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly trying to bring paper sheets soaked with a banned substance into central prisons, authorities said on Saturday. The justice ministry stated that the man was stopped during an intensified inspection regime at the prison.  He was visiting a female inmate when prison officers found sheets of paper […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 10:00

Wine, music and grills at Tsiakkas Winery

Situated in Pelendri village is Tsiakkas Winery, which, apart from its local wines, is well-known for its thrilling events. Each season, the winery puts together a grand celebration, transforming its grounds into a lively daytime party setting. This December, it invites the public for one last hoorah in 2025. The Eudaimonia Festive Edition is set […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 10:00

UK remains top destination for European toy exports despite Brexit

The European Union remains a significant net importer of toys from the rest of the world, according to Eurostat figures for 2024, reflecting a reliance on international manufacturing to meet the high demand of the holiday season. During the year, the value of toys imported from extra-EU countries reached €7.1 billion, representing an increase of […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 09:40

Scorching Aston Villa set to test extended winning streak at Chelsea

Third-place Aston Villa will see their lengthy winning streak put to its stiffest test on Saturday when they visit a fourth-place Chelsea side that is getting closer to full strength. Unai Emery’s Villa (11-3-3, 36 points) have won 10 straight in all competitions, including seven in a row in the Premier League, to climb up […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 09:03

Wet, windy and snowy end to 2025

The weather forecast for the final days of 2025 in Cyprus includes local rain and thunderstorms, as well as a drop in temperature and strong winds from Sunday onwards, according to the met office. Meteorology officer, Andreas Chrysanthou said heavy and thunderstorms are expected after New Year’s Eve. On Saturday will hit around 18 degrees […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 09:00

Return of Havertz will boost Arsenal’s struggling attack, Arteta says

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz, out since August with a knee injury, is close to playing again after returning to training this week, manager Mikel Arteta said. The Premier League leaders, who host Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, posted a video of the German striker in training on Tuesday. The return of Havertz is welcome […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 09:00

Cyprus SMEs invited to influence EU Single Market reforms

Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus has on small and medium-sized enterprises across Cyprus to take part in a new European Commission survey aimed at improving how the EU Single Market functions for cross-border trade in goods. The initiative seeks to gather feedback from SMEs on their awareness and practical use of the Mutual Recognition principle, a […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 08:50

Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine before Zelenskiy-Trump meeting

Russia attacked Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine with missiles and drones on Saturday, ahead of what President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said would be a key meeting with US President Donald Trump to work out a deal to end nearly four years of war. Before the overnight attacks, Zelenskiy said his talks in Florida on Sunday […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 08:00

Cost sensitivity slowing adoption of OLED displays in new cars

Global shipments of automotive OLED panels are projected to increase by 11.8 per cent year-on-year in 2025, according to new analysis from Omdia, as the industry transitions toward a more value-driven and application-focused adoption strategy. The research, published by the Automotive Display Market Intelligence Service, indicates that total shipments are expected to reach approximately 3.05 […]

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Kıbrıs 27.12.2025 04:20

Tender under way for purchase of new firefighting aircraft

The tender process for the purchase of three firefighting aircraft is currently under way, with one of the aircraft to be financed through the Recovery and Resilience Facility, permanent secretary of the ministry of agriculture and rural development, Andreas Gregoriou, said on Friday. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, Gregoriou said the tender forms part […]

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Kıbrıs 26.12.2025 20:27

Salah penalty gives 10-man Egypt rearguard 1-0 win over S Africa

Mohamed Salah scored a first-half penalty as 10-man Egypt defeated South Africa 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash in Agadir on Friday to become the first team into the knockout stages of the competition. Egypt have six points from their opening two games and have won the group with a game […]

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