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When Brigitte Bardot came to Cyprus

When Brigitte Bardot came to Cyprus

Brigitte Bardot, who passed away at the age of 91 this week, once spent her holidays in Varosha, the sun-soaked district south of Famagusta that in the early 1970s was nicknamed “the St. Tropez of Cyprus.” ...

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Prison visit ends in arrest

Prison visit ends in arrest

Authorities uncovered sheets of paper soaked in a banned substance, believed to be drugs, during a routine but intensified security check at Cyprus’ Central Prisons, leading to the arrest of a 40-year-old man from Nicosia....

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A new political wave is taking shape in Cyprus

A new political wave is taking shape in Cyprus

Cyprus may be on the verge of a political shift that many countries have already experienced: the steady rise of populism, in several different forms, and with growing influence at the ballot box....

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Monday strikes back: Weather also refuses to return to work

Monday strikes back: Weather also refuses to return to work

Welcome to Monday, the one nobody RSVP’d to, especially after a luxurious 4-day Christmas weekend that started last Wednesday and emotionally ended… never....

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Government moves to protect low-income pensioners from benefit losses

Government moves to protect low-income pensioners from benefit losses

The government has decided to shield low-income pensioners from losing benefits as a result of upcoming pension increases, a move expected to support around 24,000 households....

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Brigitte Bardot, French screen icon and later political firebrand, dies aged 91

Brigitte Bardot, French screen icon and later political firebrand, dies aged 91

Brigitte Bardot, one of the most recognisable figures in the history of French cinema, has died at the age of 91, according to an announcement by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation....

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If you can’t stop the lionfish, eat it

If you can’t stop the lionfish, eat it

On the waters off Larnaca, where fishermen once pulled up nets heavy with red mullet and sea bream, the catch has shifted in troubling ways....

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Christmas surge tests A&E departments, hospitals hold steady

Christmas surge tests A&E departments, hospitals hold steady

Emergency services and public hospitals experienced increased demand over the Christmas holiday period, but the situation remained manageable, health officials said, with no extraordinary incidents recorded....

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Bi-communal team to begin restoration of two churches in occupied areas

Bi-communal team to begin restoration of two churches in occupied areas

Restoration work will begin in the coming weeks on two historic churches in the villages of Sygkrasi and Lefka, both considered important landmarks of Cyprus’s cultural and religious heritage....

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Turkey changes entry rules for Republic of Cyprus passport holders

Turkey changes entry rules for Republic of Cyprus passport holders

Turkey is changing the way it allows citizens of the Republic of Cyprus to enter the country, introducing new visa procedures that will come into force on 2 January 2026....

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Unusual night in Protaras as runaway horse is spotted roaming the streets (VIDEO)

Unusual night in Protaras as runaway horse is spotted roaming the streets (VIDEO)

Residents and motorists in Protaras were alarmed on the evening of Friday, 26 December 2025, after a horse was seen moving freely through local streets without supervision....

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Nationwide Police crackdown leads to 11 arrests in overnight operation

Nationwide Police crackdown leads to 11 arrests in overnight operation

Police carried out a large-scale overnight operation across urban areas as part of an ongoing strategy to prevent serious crime, protect the public, and maintain public order. ...

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Larnaca Airport parking buckles under holiday traffic

Larnaca Airport parking buckles under holiday traffic

Severe pressure on parking facilities has been reported at Larnaca Airport as passenger traffic surges during the Christmas holiday period, prompting complaints from travelers and drivers....

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Cyprus defies Europe’s housing crisis with spacious homes and low costs

Cyprus defies Europe’s housing crisis with spacious homes and low costs

Cyprus ranks at, or near, the extremes of several key housing indicators, often outperforming the EU average and even many comparable Mediterranean countries....

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Over 800 checks in one night as dozens caught drinking and driving

Over 800 checks in one night as dozens caught drinking and driving

Police stepped up security measures across urban areas over the Christmas period, carrying out overnight operations aimed at maintaining public safety and order....

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Limassol hit by separate arson incidents during Christmas period (VIDEO)

Limassol hit by separate arson incidents during Christmas period (VIDEO)

Authorities in Limassol are investigating two separate arson incidents reported within hours of each other during the Christmas period, raising concerns about fire-related vandalism in the coastal city....

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Boxing Day weather: Partly cloudy, fully indecisive

Boxing Day weather: Partly cloudy, fully indecisive

Today will be partly cloudy, which is meteorologist-speak for “sun and clouds arguing all day.” From time to time, isolated showers may wander through, and yes, a thunderstorm is possible, especially in the north and over the mountains....

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Sometimes the ones we help, change us the most

Sometimes the ones we help, change us the most

There are moments you think you’re going somewhere to offer support, only to realize you’re the one who leaves changed....

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Cyprus’ legendary Berengaria Hotel set to rise again in Troodos Mountains

Cyprus’ legendary Berengaria Hotel set to rise again in Troodos Mountains

Nestled high in the Troodos mountains, Berengaria isn’t just any hotel; it’s a memory, a symbol, a touchstone of Cyprus’ history of luxury hospitality. ...

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Banks agree: Employees to get €4,500 in bonuses, salary hikes and expanded loans

Banks agree: Employees to get €4,500 in bonuses, salary hikes and expanded loans

Cyprus’ bank staff are looking at a festive season with some serious perks on the horizon. After weeks of negotiations, banks and the union ETYK have reached a final agreement on a new collective contract covering 2023–2027....

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Thursday, December 25th forecast: The ''reason for the season'' edition

Thursday, December 25th forecast: The ''reason for the season'' edition

Merry Christmas! The big day is finally here. A weak high-pressure system is technically in charge, but it’s feeling a bit generous with the rain....

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Bus stop set ablaze, festive decorations reduced to ashes in Aradippou

Bus stop set ablaze, festive decorations reduced to ashes in Aradippou

Aradippou has been left shaken by acts of vandalism that occurred on Sunday night behind the A’ Primary School, an area long regarded as a gathering point for children, families, and local residents....

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Nearly €200,000 in assets seized after major drug bust

Nearly €200,000 in assets seized after major drug bust

Authorities have frozen assets worth almost €200,000 belonging to a 34-year-old man already facing serious drug charges, following a deepening financial probe into his activities....

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Russian official warns Cyprus over support for Ukraine

Russian official warns Cyprus over support for Ukraine

A senior Russian Foreign Ministry official has sharply criticized Cyprus for aligning itself with the European Union’s post-2022 policy toward Russia, warning that actions taken against Russian interests will provoke a response....

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''We have to have it,'' Trump says of Greenland

''We have to have it,'' Trump says of Greenland

President Donald Trump has reignited global backlash by appointing a special U.S. envoy with an explicit mission to bring Greenland under American control, a move that prompted the Arctic island’s prime minister to issue a swift and public rejection....

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Greek Cypriot couple released after five months of illegal detention

Greek Cypriot couple released after five months of illegal detention

The Greek Cypriot couple who had been unlawfully held in the occupied areas of Cyprus for five months returned to the free areas late on Monday night, bringing an end to a case that had caused widespread concern....

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Eight holiday dining spots in Cyprus to make your Christmas and New Year sparkle

Eight holiday dining spots in Cyprus to make your Christmas and New Year sparkle

The holiday season in Cyprus is all about cozy gatherings, laughter, and, of course, delicious food. If you’re looking to step out of the kitchen this Christmas or New Year, these eight restaurants across Limassol, Nicosia, and Paphos promise festive dinners that hit all the right notes....

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€1,088 minimum wage, and everyone’s furious

€1,088 minimum wage, and everyone’s furious

After intense behind-the-scenes talks that stretched right up to the holidays, the government has locked in Cyprus’ new national minimum wage at €1,088 a month, a decision that settles one debate but opens several others....

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Nicosia becomes the nerve center of a new Eastern Med defense axis

Nicosia becomes the nerve center of a new Eastern Med defense axis

Just hours after their leaders wrapped up a high-level summit, the military chiefs of Greece, Cyprus and Israel quietly moved things from talk to action, signing a new joint defense plan that, for the first time, zeroes in on drones, electronic warfare and next-generation threats in the Eastern Mediterranean....

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Wednesday, December 24th forecast: Silent night, mild night

Wednesday, December 24th forecast: Silent night, mild night

Merry Christmas Eve! The countdown is officially over, and while we aren't getting a "white Christmas," we are getting a very comfortable one. ...

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