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20 December, 2025
 

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Greek Cypriot cemetery in occupied Lapithos left in ruins

Greek Cypriot cemetery in occupied Lapithos left in ruins

Reports from Turkish Cypriot media have drawn attention to the severe deterioration of the Greek Cypriot cemetery in the occupied town of Lapithos, where extensive damage has been documented....

Suspected foot-and-mouth disease sparks alarm in occupied areas

Suspected foot-and-mouth disease sparks alarm in occupied areas

Suspected cases of foot-and-mouth disease in animals have sparked concern among authorities in the occupied areas, prompting an emergency meeting and immediate containment measures, according to reports in the Turkish Cypriot press....

Cyprus public sector employment hits 74,400 in third quarter 2025

Cyprus public sector employment hits 74,400 in third quarter 2025

The total number of employees in Cyprus’s broader public sector reached 74,431 in the third quarter of 2025, according to figures released Monday by the Statistical Service....

Cyprus and France forge game-changing alliance in Paris

Cyprus and France forge game-changing alliance in Paris

Cyprus and France took a major step to strengthen ties on Monday with the signing of a Strategic Partnership Agreement, a move President Nikos Christodoulides called ''historic.''...

Cyprus bank workers win pay boost and extra leave in landmark deal

Cyprus bank workers win pay boost and extra leave in landmark deal

Negotiations over the renewal of the 2023–2027 Collective Agreement between the Cyprus Banks Association (KESK) and the Cyprus Bank Employees’ Union (ETYK) have ended on a positive note, clearing the way for pay increases and improved benefits for bank employees....

Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and wife found dead in Los Angeles

Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and wife found dead in Los Angeles

Rob Reiner, the iconic American director and actor whose career gave the world classics like When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride, and This Is Spinal Tap, was found dead along with his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, in their Los Angeles home on Sunday in what police are calling an apparent homicide, authorities said....

Monday strikes again: Rainy weather with Christmas only 10 days away

Monday strikes again: Rainy weather with Christmas only 10 days away

It's Monday. Yes, that Monday. Work and school are still very much a thing, Christmas is teasing us from about 10 days away, and we’re all collectively asking: Isn’t it Christmas yet?!...

December 13 night of chaos: Fires and attacks on Police across three districts (VIDEOS)

December 13 night of chaos: Fires and attacks on Police across three districts (VIDEOS)

Police intervened in a wave of overnight disturbances across Limassol, Nicosia, and Larnaca on December 13, as fires, vandalism, and attacks on officers led to multiple arrests and ongoing investigations....

Cyprus steps onto global space stage with new industry alliance

Cyprus steps onto global space stage with new industry alliance

Cyprus is moving from the sidelines to active participation in the global space industry, as local companies gain access to funding, partnerships and large-scale international projects through a newly formed industry association....

UK-Cypriot burglar from Potters Bar jailed for multiple business break-ins

UK-Cypriot burglar from Potters Bar jailed for multiple business break-ins

A Potters Bar man of UK-Cypriot heritage has been sentenced following a string of burglaries targeting local businesses....

23-year-old Syrian inmate found dead in central prisons

23-year-old Syrian inmate found dead in central prisons

A 23-year-old Syrian national, Abdul Kader Almfalani, was found dead in his cell at the Central Prisons late on Friday night, prompting an immediate alert and an investigation by authorities....

Paphos Municipality to crack down on thousands of unlicensed businesses

Paphos Municipality to crack down on thousands of unlicensed businesses

The Municipality of Paphos is moving to enforce strict compliance with licensing regulations after a survey revealed widespread violations across the city. ...

Russia strikes Ukrainian ports, damaging three Turkish-owned ships

Russia strikes Ukrainian ports, damaging three Turkish-owned ships

Russia launched attacks on two Ukrainian ports on Friday, hitting three vessels owned by Turkish companies, including a ship transporting food supplies, according to Ukrainian officials and one of the ship owners....

Two earthquakes reported in Cyprus within minutes

Two earthquakes reported in Cyprus within minutes

Two earthquakes were recorded in Cyprus on Friday evening, occurring only a few minutes apart, according to preliminary information from the European Seismological Center....

More than half of 18-25-year-olds haven't hit the voting booth yet

More than half of 18-25-year-olds haven't hit the voting booth yet

As Cyprus prepares for the 2026 parliamentary elections, authorities warn that a significant portion of eligible voters have not yet registered....

Police prepare for December 13 ‘riot night’ of unrest as minors mobilize for chaos

Police prepare for December 13 ‘riot night’ of unrest as minors mobilize for chaos

What was once an ordinary winter night has, over the last few years, turned into an informal gathering day for youths who engage in vandalism and confrontations with the police. ...

FDA may add biggest warning to COVID-19 vaccines, experts sound the alarm

FDA may add biggest warning to COVID-19 vaccines, experts sound the alarm

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reportedly considering adding its strongest safety warning, a so-called “black box” warning, to COVID-19 vaccines, CNN reported Friday, citing sources familiar with the agency’s plans. ...

Farmers to strike, say state aid won’t cover soaring energy costs

Farmers to strike, say state aid won’t cover soaring energy costs

Farmers across Cyprus are sounding the alarm over soaring electricity costs and dwindling water supplies, warning that recent state aid will barely make a dent....

EU warns Cyprus over gaps in energy and water rules

EU warns Cyprus over gaps in energy and water rules

Cyprus has been officially called out by the European Commission for failing to meet key environmental obligations, with infringement procedures now underway over gaps in both energy and water legislation....

Drug users in Cyprus to gain right to immediate treatment, not punishment

Drug users in Cyprus to gain right to immediate treatment, not punishment

The Cypriot Parliament has unanimously approved a resolution guaranteeing the right of people struggling with drug or substance addiction to immediate access to treatment, signaling a shift toward treating addiction as a health issue rather than a criminal matter....

Mobile speed cameras could soon be hard to miss

Mobile speed cameras could soon be hard to miss

A new bill submitted to Parliament would require all vehicles carrying mobile speed cameras to display a visible light on their roofs while in operation, lawmakers said Thursday....

Organized criminal network behind Oncology Center hack

Organized criminal network behind Oncology Center hack

The Bank of Cyprus Oncology Center has suffered a cyberattack that resulted in the unauthorized access and theft of personal data, the country’s Personal Data Protection Authority said Thursday....

First Cyprus visit in 22 years by a Moldovan president

First Cyprus visit in 22 years by a Moldovan president

Moldova’s President Maia Sandu arrived in Cyprus on Thursday for a historic visit, the first by a Moldovan head of state in 22 years. ...

Erhurman reports breakthroughs on halloumi, roadblocks

Erhurman reports breakthroughs on halloumi, roadblocks

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said Thursday that the two sides managed to move forward on a handful of practical issues, most notably halloumi and the management of crossing points, after a long trilateral meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides and the UN envoy....

UN envoy brings leaders together for first trilateral since 2018

UN envoy brings leaders together for first trilateral since 2018

December 11th turned out to be a surprisingly good day for the Cyprus issue, the kind of day diplomats quietly hope for but rarely get. ...

Friday sunshine (mostly) returns to Cyprus

Friday sunshine (mostly) returns to Cyprus

A weak low-pressure system is lingering, but don’t worry, it’s far too polite to ruin your Friday plans....

Union rejects Ministry’s evaluation bill, launches work stoppage December 18

Union rejects Ministry’s evaluation bill, launches work stoppage December 18

Members of the Cyprus Teachers’ Organization (POED) will stage a work stoppage on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in protest of a proposed bill on teacher evaluations...

Turkish social media users mock 1996 killing of Cypriot symbol of resistance

Turkish social media users mock 1996 killing of Cypriot symbol of resistance

A wave of provocative social media posts from Turkish accounts has drawn attention in recent days, following the circulation of a video depicting the 1996 killing of Cypriot hero Solomos Solomou....

Teen collapses outside Paphos school after suspected drug-related vaping

Teen collapses outside Paphos school after suspected drug-related vaping

A 16-year-old boy was rushed to Paphos General Hospital on Wednesday afternoon after collapsing outside a local school....

Ambulance trapped at red light as drivers freeze over camera fines (VIDEO)

Ambulance trapped at red light as drivers freeze over camera fines (VIDEO)

A new incident involving an ambulance caught in traffic shows how Cyprus’ photo-enforcement system affects emergency response....

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