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17 December, 2025
 

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 President Christodoulides engages in EU Summit talks

President Christodoulides engages in EU Summit talks

President Nikos Christodoulides will take part in the EU Summit in Brussels on Thursday. During a working lunch, EU leaders will also discuss with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres the situation in the Middle East and the state of play in Ukraine....

Theologian's complaint unveils monk misconduct

Theologian's complaint unveils monk misconduct

Theologian Theodoros Kyriakou has made a formal complaint to the police regarding allegations of sexual harassment by a monk towards an individual who had previously been associated with the Avvakoum Monastery....

Cyprus gathers 35 nations to shape future of 'Amalthea' initiative

Cyprus gathers 35 nations to shape future of 'Amalthea' initiative

Cyprus is hosting a Senior Officials Meeting with the participation of officials from 35 countries and representatives of international organisations on Thursday in order to define the next steps for the ''Amalthea'' initiative. ...

Minister details Akamas park's future, promises change

Minister details Akamas park's future, promises change

Minister of Agriculture Maria Panayiotou announced plans for administrative investigation......

Scattered showers and surging winds ahead

Scattered showers and surging winds ahead

Ready for your daily weather update? Well, grab your umbrellas because we've got some interesting changes headed our way....

Paris Olympics rekindles condom tradition in athletes' village

Paris Olympics rekindles condom tradition in athletes' village

As Paris gears up for this summer's Olympic Games, organizers are reinstating a longstanding tradition: distributing condoms in the athletes' village. ...

Cyprus construction costs fall 2.23% in 2024

Cyprus construction costs fall 2.23% in 2024

Price Index of Construction Materials in Cyprus recorded an annual decline of 2.23% in the first two months of 2024, reflecting the de-escalation path......

Cyprus sees surge in electric vehicle interest, prompts policy review

Cyprus sees surge in electric vehicle interest, prompts policy review

Two months after the launch of Cyprus' electric vehicle subsidy program, public interest is surging, prompting officials to review policy measures....

HIV removed from cells, researchers find

HIV removed from cells, researchers find

In a groundbreaking development, scientists have utilized the Nobel Prize-winning Crispr gene-editing technology to eliminate HIV from infected cells....

Methamphetamine use in Cyprus under scrutiny

Methamphetamine use in Cyprus under scrutiny

A pan-european Wastewater Analysis Survey shows that there is a significant use of methamphetamine in Cyprus, but there are lower levels of use than the European average for other substances. ...

Man held for alleged dining and dashing

Man held for alleged dining and dashing

Police in Paphos have apprehended a 27-year-old man as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of securing credit by false representations. The arrest stems from an incident where the suspect purportedly failed to settle a bill at a local restaurant....

Greek Cypriots and foreigners clash in Paphos

Greek Cypriots and foreigners clash in Paphos

Violent clashes erupted Monday night in the Paphos District of Cyprus between Greek Cypriots and foreigners, with video footage capturing the chaotic scenes, including individuals brandishing offensive weapons....

Multicultural play ''CUT'' breaks barriers in Cyprus

Multicultural play ''CUT'' breaks barriers in Cyprus

A groundbreaking theatrical production titled ''CUT'' is making waves in Cyprus, challenging linguistic and cultural barriers in a divided nation....

From Cyprus to Gaza: How 200 tonnes of food aid found its way

From Cyprus to Gaza: How 200 tonnes of food aid found its way

World Central Kitchen delivered nearly 200 tons of food to communities in northern Gaza on Tuesday, marking the first maritime aid shipment from Cyprus, according to an NGO statement....

Biden applauds Christodoulides for humanitarian efforts in Gaza

Biden applauds Christodoulides for humanitarian efforts in Gaza

US President, Joe Biden, has praised President Nikos Christodoulides for his leading role, vision and decisiveness in implementing the ''Amalthea'' maritime corridor from Cyprus to Gaza....

Russian election influence in Cyprus raises eyebrows

Russian election influence in Cyprus raises eyebrows

Numerous intriguing revelations surface from the unfolding of the presidential elections in Russia, casting a spotlight on the Russian communities nestled in Cyprus. ...

Late Archbishop expressed concerns over Avvakoum Monastery's operations

Late Archbishop expressed concerns over Avvakoum Monastery's operations

The late Archbishop Chrysostomos II raised concerns regarding the operations of St. Avvakoum's Monastery in Fterikoudi, as disclosed in correspondence with Metropolitan Isaiah of Tamassos....

Cyprus President to speak at College of Europe

Cyprus President to speak at College of Europe

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, is visiting Bruges, Belgium, on Wednesday, where he will address the College of Europe....

Stormy skies and shifting temps ahead

Stormy skies and shifting temps ahead

Hey there, weather watchers! Brace yourselves for a bit of a weather rollercoaster today. ...

Study: Baby-making could speed up your expiry date

Study: Baby-making could speed up your expiry date

According to an article in Deutsche Welle, scientists have cracked the code on why we humans seem to hit our expiration date once we're past our prime baby-making years. It's like our bodies are saying, "Okay, you've done your part, time to clock out!"...

4,000 liters of fuel seized in cross-border operation

4,000 liters of fuel seized in cross-border operation

Police officials intercepted a 39-year-old man yesterday afternoon, suspecting him of illegally transporting a significant amount of fuel from the occupied to the free areas of Cyprus. ...

Cyprus invests €3.2M in 50 green kiosks

Cyprus invests €3.2M in 50 green kiosks

Today, Cyprus marked a significant step forward in its environmental efforts with the signing of a contract for the supply and installation of 50 prefabricated Green Kiosks across its mountainous and remote regions. ...

Four apprehended in Athens minor prostitution scandal

Four apprehended in Athens minor prostitution scandal

Police in Athens have arrested four suspects and are expected to collar more as part of an ongoing investigation into a racket that allegedly prostituted girls aged between 14 and 18 years old....

Charges filed in Arachova husky killing case

Charges filed in Arachova husky killing case

A prosecutor has filed charges against an unnamed individual over the killing and torture of an eight-year-old Husky named Oliver in the popular winter resort town of Arachova, central Greece, in November last year....

Nepali fighters demand return from Russia's war in Ukraine

Nepali fighters demand return from Russia's war in Ukraine

Around 2,000 Nepali men have been recruited by Russia to fight in its war against Ukraine, according to information obtained by Sky News. Many of these men, driven by poverty, are now seeking a way to return home....

Ankara's firm stand on Cyprus problem stalls progress, UN envoy reports

Ankara's firm stand on Cyprus problem stalls progress, UN envoy reports

Significant challenges arise in the attempt to reignite efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue within the established......

A state held hostage

A state held hostage

While society was glued to shocking videos from the Monastery of Saint Avvakoum, sending a message that an entire financial - and not only - fraud was staged to the detriment of the faithful, the President of the Republic visited Mount Athos. ...

Cyprus, Greece condemn Erdogan's remarks on 1974 invasion

Cyprus, Greece condemn Erdogan's remarks on 1974 invasion

Cyprus and Greece have condemned recent remarks by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan regarding the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, labeling them as a "blatant distortion of historical truth" and an "insult to the memory of the victims."...

No more COVID tests needed for hospital visits

No more COVID tests needed for hospital visits

The Council of Ministers reviewed on Tuesday the protection measures against COVID-19 and amended the decree, abolishing the obligation to present a negative test to enter hospitals and nursing homes....

Canada turns down plea for apology to British abused kids

Canada turns down plea for apology to British abused kids

The Canadian government has turned down the latest plea for an apology to British children who endured abuse while in the country....

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