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06 December, 2025
 

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Trump honored with inaugural FIFA Peace Prize

Trump honored with inaugural FIFA Peace Prize

U.S. President Donald Trump was awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize Friday, ahead of the draw for the 2026 World Cup....

Digital burnout and the hidden cost of constant connectivity

Digital burnout and the hidden cost of constant connectivity

Zero posts, zero shares. Zero. According to a New Yorker report that caused a stir, the so-called “posting zero” is a new trend in the global digital universe, linked to users’ reluctance to share snapshots of their personal lives online....

Griffon Vulture’s rescue shows power of bicommunal conservation in Cyprus

Griffon Vulture’s rescue shows power of bicommunal conservation in Cyprus

A Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) that had been brought to Cyprus from Spain as part of the EU-funded “LIFE with Vultures” initiative has successfully completed rehabilitation and returned to the wild....

Ukrainian fugitive nabbed at Cyprus airport under European Arrest Warrant

Ukrainian fugitive nabbed at Cyprus airport under European Arrest Warrant

A 35-year-old Ukrainian national was detained by Cypriot authorities after attempting to leave Larnaca Airport, where a European Arrest Warrant issued by Estonia flagged him during routine passport checks....

Teen confrontation in Paphos school sends 13-year-old to hospital

Teen confrontation in Paphos school sends 13-year-old to hospital

A confrontation between two students at a secondary school in Paphos on Friday afternoon resulted in a 13-year-old boy being taken to the hospital....

Hundreds in Cyprus left scrambling for shelter every year

Hundreds in Cyprus left scrambling for shelter every year

Cyprus faces a relatively small but persistent homelessness challenge, with authorities estimating that between 200 and 250 people require housing support each year....

Christodoulides announces cabinet shake-up, new ministers set to take office

Christodoulides announces cabinet shake-up, new ministers set to take office

President Nikos Christodoulides announced a series of changes to his cabinet Friday, naming new ministers and officials across key government posts....

Netflix stuns Hollywood with $72 billion bid for Warner Bros.

Netflix stuns Hollywood with $72 billion bid for Warner Bros.

Netflix shocked Hollywood on Friday, announcing a $72 billion deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO, a move that could fuse one of the biggest streamers with one of the most iconic studios in the world....

US report warns Europe could ‘lose its identity’

US report warns Europe could ‘lose its identity’

A new document from the Trump administration paints a stark picture of Europe’s future, warning that immigration and European Union policies could push the continent toward “cultural annihilation” within the next 20 years....

PwC Foundation: Volunteering Days 2025

PwC Foundation: Volunteering Days 2025

Driven by a strong sense of responsibility and profound social awareness, PwC Cyprus and the PwC Foundation rallied their team across Cyprus once again for the annual Volunteering Days 2025. ...

Cyprus parties put politics on hold to tackle climate crisis

Cyprus parties put politics on hold to tackle climate crisis

Cyprus’ political parties, Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot alike, set aside politics this week to tackle a threat that doesn’t care who governs which side of the island: the climate....

Nicosia river gets a makeover to connect communities

Nicosia river gets a makeover to connect communities

Construction is underway on the first phase of the Pedieos River/Kandelire rehabilitation project, a major EU-backed effort to turn the river corridor into a vibrant space for recreation and cross-community interaction in Nicosia. ...

Golden passport era ends, but debate rages on

Golden passport era ends, but debate rages on

The Cyprus House of Representatives has officially pulled the plug on the controversial Cyprus Investment Program (CIP), shutting down the government’s ability to hand out citizenship to investors and their families. ...

Mobile camera van caught in disabled parking spot

Mobile camera van caught in disabled parking spot

A mobile camera van, meant to catch drivers breaking the law, has itself come under fire for breaking the rules after it was spotted parked in a space reserved for people with disabilities....

The card that lives in your phone – and shops online!

The card that lives in your phone – and shops online!

With the central message “The card that lives in your phone,” the new Virtual Card from Bank of Cyprus brings the online shopping experience to the heart of everyday life....

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) launches festive “Spin to Win” campaign for Shell GO+ users

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) launches festive “Spin to Win” campaign for Shell GO+ users

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) is bringing extra excitement to the festive season with the launch of the new “Spin to Win” campaign, the digital game that rewards motorists every time they fill up with Shell V-Power fuels and use the Shell GO+ loyalty app....

Cyprus MP's consider zero-alcohol rule for new drivers

Cyprus MP's consider zero-alcohol rule for new drivers

MPs are once again taking aim at drunk driving, this time with a proposal that would ban any amount of alcohol for new drivers, a move supporters say is urgently needed after a string of deadly crashes on Cyprus’ roads....

Three countries walk away from Eurovision over Israel dispute

Three countries walk away from Eurovision over Israel dispute

Three European countries have pulled out of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after the European Broadcasting Union refused to hold a vote on whether Israel should be allowed to compete, a decision that has reopened political tensions around one of Europe’s biggest entertainment events....

Cyprus moves ahead with ‘Cypriot FBI’ to tackle organized crime

Cyprus moves ahead with ‘Cypriot FBI’ to tackle organized crime

The government is moving ahead with plans to create a Directorate for Combating Organized Crime, a new service that’s already being casually branded the ''Cypriot FBI.''...

Friday, December 5th: The poet of low pressure has arrived

Friday, December 5th: The poet of low pressure has arrived

A new low-pressure system has formed, and in a twist of fate that would make an English literature major weep with joy, it has been named BYRON....

51% of Europeans fear Russia could start a war

51% of Europeans fear Russia could start a war

More than half of Europeans think Russia could launch a war against their country in the coming years, according to a new poll across nine EU nations. Poland tops the list, with 77% seeing a high risk, while Italians are the least concerned, with 65% saying the threat is low or nonexistent....

Cyprus pledges Ukraine will be ''front and center” during EU presidency

Cyprus pledges Ukraine will be ''front and center” during EU presidency

Cyprus will put Ukraine at the top of its agenda when it takes over the EU presidency next year, President Nikos Christodoulides said during a visit to Kiev....

BYD grabs one-third of Cyprus’ EV market in just five months

BYD grabs one-third of Cyprus’ EV market in just five months

Cyprus’ shift to electric cars is picking up speed, with new data showing more drivers making the switch. ...

‘Go back to your country’ racism complaint sat unanswered for five years

‘Go back to your country’ racism complaint sat unanswered for five years

A racism complaint sat unanswered for five years, not because it was complicated, but because the Road Transport Department (TOM) simply didn’t respond....

Poland passes the EU torch to Cyprus after action-packed presidency

Poland passes the EU torch to Cyprus after action-packed presidency

Poland’s six-month run at the helm of the EU Council is coming to a close, and Ambassador Marek Szczepanowski says it’s been a busy, ambitious ride. ...

AKTI launches fire restoration project supported by Chevron

AKTI launches fire restoration project supported by Chevron

AKTI Project and Research Centre, with the support of Chevron Cyprus, has launched an environmental and community-restoration initiative to restore areas in the Laona region of Limassol, which were affected by wildfires in July 2025....

This year at Epic, we’ve gone too far… with offers you won’t believe!

This year at Epic, we’ve gone too far… with offers you won’t believe!

This Christmas, we’ve gone too far. Get ready for incredible offers you simply won’t believe! Because this year, Epic gives you the chance to get a new smartphone, along with a second device and a 5G Unlimited plan, all with a total benefit of up to €750....

Greek ID lists Cypriot town under Turkish name, sparking complaint

Greek ID lists Cypriot town under Turkish name, sparking complaint

A Greek Cypriot citizen was surprised to find her new identity card listing her birthplace as the Turkish name Iskele rather than the official Cypriot name Trikomo, prompting a political complaint in Cyprus....

Police stage anti-terror drill as EU presidency approaches

Police stage anti-terror drill as EU presidency approaches

When police staged a mock terrorist attack at Ayia Napa Marina in November, it wasn’t just an exercise, it was a dress rehearsal for one of the biggest security challenges Cyprus has faced in years....

€239,000 in fines as Cyprus cracks down on bird poaching

€239,000 in fines as Cyprus cracks down on bird poaching

A sweeping two-month crackdown on illegal bird hunting in Cyprus has led to the conviction of 55 suspects and fines totalling €239,770, according to the Committee Against Animal Slaughter (CABS)....

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