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25 December, 2025
 

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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....

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. ...

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

''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....

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....

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....

€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....

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....

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. ...

Ministry pulls 28 staff from Limassol EOA, raising warnings of licensing delays

Ministry pulls 28 staff from Limassol EOA, raising warnings of licensing delays

The Ministry of Interior’s decision to return 28 public employees from the technical department of the Limassol District Local Government Organisation (EOA) is causing strong reactions and concerns over delays in licensing and development....

Cyprus equestrians bring home five medals from Panhellenic Games

Cyprus equestrians bring home five medals from Panhellenic Games

The Cyprus Special Olympics Federation has extended its warm congratulations to its equestrian delegation for an outstanding performance at the Panhellenic Equestrian Games, where Cypriot athletes achieved remarkable success and brought pride back home....

Cyprus approves minimum wage increase of 8.8%, effective January 2026

Cyprus approves minimum wage increase of 8.8%, effective January 2026

The government has approved an increase to the national minimum wage, following a Cabinet decision taken after a review of economic and social conditions. The revised rates will take effect on 1 January 2026....

Unearthing Cyprus’s copper past: Archaeologists trace Roman industry in the Peristerona valley

Unearthing Cyprus’s copper past: Archaeologists trace Roman industry in the Peristerona valley

An international team of archaeologists has completed a major field campaign in the valley of the Peristerona River, shedding new light on how copper production under Roman rule shaped both society and the environment in Cyprus’s north-western Troodos foothills....

Two minor earthquakes felt across Cyprus in the past 24 hours

Two minor earthquakes felt across Cyprus in the past 24 hours

Cyprus’s Geological Survey Department (GSD) reported two minor earthquakes recorded by its monitoring network on December 22 and 23, both of which were felt by residents in several districts....

Situation deemed critical as foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in occupied areas

Situation deemed critical as foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in occupied areas

Veterinary Services have moved to a heightened state of readiness after a confirmed case of foot-and-mouth disease was identified in the occupied areas of the island. ...

Police reject claims of anti-Hebrew hate crime in Limassol

Police reject claims of anti-Hebrew hate crime in Limassol

Police have dismissed claims circulating in Israeli media that an Israeli citizen was attacked in Limassol for speaking Hebrew, saying the accounts do not reflect what actually happened....

Justice Minister renounces lifetime pension in rare move

Justice Minister renounces lifetime pension in rare move

Cyprus’ Justice and Public Order Minister Costas Fytiris is walking away from a benefit many politicians quietly keep: a lifetime ministerial pension....

V+O Group incorporates SEC Newgate into its identity

V+O Group incorporates SEC Newgate into its identity

V+O Group becomes V+O Group | SEC Newgate, reflecting in its name everything it represents today in terms of capabilities, talent, impact and reach at national, regional and international level. This evolution is a natural continuation of the path V+O has already charted in recent years: to grow, evolve and strengthen its capabilities, while remaining firmly committed to its values, its people and its clients....

Wizz Air takes you to Europe’s most affordable ski destination from Larnaca

Wizz Air takes you to Europe’s most affordable ski destination from Larnaca

With Christmas just around the corner, Wizz Air, Europe’s most sustainable and affordable airline, invites travellers to experience the magic of winter with easy access to some of Europe’s most budget-friendly and picturesque ski destinations....

Menelaos Menelaou: Shift in Cyprus talks hints at single-state framework

Menelaos Menelaou: Shift in Cyprus talks hints at single-state framework

After years of deadlock, the UN’s call to Security Council resolutions could finally reboot Cyprus talks, hinting at a federal settlement, Greek Cypriot negotiator Menelaou says....

Man arrested after woman killed on Nicosia–Limassol highway

Man arrested after woman killed on Nicosia–Limassol highway

The man who struck and killed a woman on the Nicosia–Limassol highway has been arrested, police said on Monday, as investigators work to piece together how the deadly crash unfolded....

Cyprus has a rage problem, and it’s pointed at the wrong things

Cyprus has a rage problem, and it’s pointed at the wrong things

Over the past week, parents in Larnaca pleaded guilty to the horrific abuse of their five underage children....

More tax relief for families, tougher rules for everyone else

More tax relief for families, tougher rules for everyone else

From January 1, 2026, Cyprus will officially turn the page on how it taxes income and businesses....

Tuesday whispers winter across the land

Tuesday whispers winter across the land

A mischievous little low-pressure sprite is roaming the skies today, stirring the air and sprinkling a touch of dusty shimmer across the atmosphere....

GSI takes center stage at Cyprus-Greece-Israel Jerusalem Summit

GSI takes center stage at Cyprus-Greece-Israel Jerusalem Summit

Cyprus, Greece and Israel took another step toward closer coordination on Monday, reaffirming their strategic partnership during a trilateral summit held in Jerusalem against the backdrop of mounting geopolitical pressures in the Eastern Mediterranean ....

Parliament approves teacher evaluation as hope and dissent collide

Parliament approves teacher evaluation as hope and dissent collide

Today marked a turning point for Cyprus’ education system, as the House of Representatives approved the long-awaited legal framework governing the Public Educational Service....

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