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24 December, 2025
 

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November tourism jumps 30%, giving Cyprus a late-season win

November tourism jumps 30%, giving Cyprus a late-season win

Cyprus got a welcome tourism lift in November, with arrivals jumping by more than 30% compared with the same month last year, according to new data from the Statistical Service....

Trial hears claims of beauty services traded for prison information

Trial hears claims of beauty services traded for prison information

A prison guard accused of trading inside information for beauty treatments, large sums of unexplained cash, and even a painting suspected to be bought with dirty money were at the center of a high-profile money-laundering case that returned to court on Thursday....

Invest Cyprus gives new momentum to relations between Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates

Invest Cyprus gives new momentum to relations between Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates

Invest Cyprus took part in the high-level Cyprus - UAE Roundtable, which was co-organised by the Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus, Invest Cyprus and the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI). ...

Europe could enter 2028 without a budget, Cyprus steps in

Europe could enter 2028 without a budget, Cyprus steps in

Europe risks entering 2028 without an agreed budget, putting billions of euros for farming, defense, innovation, and support for Ukraine in jeopardy. ...

Health Minister brings gifts and cheer to hospitalized children

Health Minister brings gifts and cheer to hospitalized children

Minister of Health Neophytos Charalambides visited Archbishop Makarios III Hospital on Wednesday, bringing gifts and holiday wishes to children spending the festive season in the hospital....

€10.2 million paid to drought-hit farmers in Cyprus

€10.2 million paid to drought-hit farmers in Cyprus

Cyprus paid out €10.2 million in compensation to farmers and producer groups hit by severe drought, the Agriculture Department announced, marking a major step in easing the financial strain caused by one of the driest periods in recent years....

Lidl Cyprus brings the most tasteful Christmas to the heart of Nicosia with Lidl Christmas Days

Lidl Cyprus brings the most tasteful Christmas to the heart of Nicosia with Lidl Christmas Days

The heart of Nicosia beats once again at its favorite festive meeting point. For another year, Lidl Cyprus invites the public to the Lidl Food Academy on Stasikratous Street for the now-established two-day event, Lidl Christmas Days....

Half a million cubic meters of rain won’t save Cyprus next summer

Half a million cubic meters of rain won’t save Cyprus next summer

Early signs from this winter’s rainfall are already raising alarm bells: the water collected in Cyprus’ dams so far is nowhere near enough to change the picture for 2026....

5.3 million passengers...and counting

5.3 million passengers...and counting

More than 5.2 million passengers passed through the airport in occupied Tymbou between January and November this year, a volume that, according to figures released by its operator, now exceeds traffic at Paphos International Airport....

Who pays when public sector wages keep rising?

Who pays when public sector wages keep rising?

Public sector wages remain the uncomfortable truth behind Cyprus’ 2026 state budget, which is heading for a final vote in the House of Representatives on Wednesday and is widely expected to be approved....

From frosty to fair: Yesterday’s chill gives way to sunshine today

From frosty to fair: Yesterday’s chill gives way to sunshine today

After yesterday’s record-setting “brrr”, the coldest night of the winter so far, things are finally looking a bit friendlier....

Larnaca students lead the way in climate resilience workshop

Larnaca students lead the way in climate resilience workshop

The Bank of Cyprus, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth and Hermes Airports, hosted a hands-on educational workshop in Larnaca as part of its “Youth Ask and Provide Solutions” initiative....

Cyprus 2024 data show that the gender pay gap persists across sectors

Cyprus 2024 data show that the gender pay gap persists across sectors

Despite gradual improvements, women in Cyprus continue to earn less than men on average, according to the latest data from the Statistical Service for 2024....

Metro excavation uncovers ancient intact streets of Thessaloniki

Metro excavation uncovers ancient intact streets of Thessaloniki

Excavations for Thessaloniki’s metro have shed new light on the city’s ancient urban design, revealing streets and infrastructure that date back to the 3rd century BC. ...

Officials stress foot-and-mouth disease affects animals only and cannot infect people

Officials stress foot-and-mouth disease affects animals only and cannot infect people

Veterinary authorities have moved to allay public concern over foot-and-mouth disease, stressing that the illness poses no risk to human health....

Cypriot banks see lower profits but growing assets in 2025

Cypriot banks see lower profits but growing assets in 2025

Cyprus’s banking sector recorded a notable decline in profitability during the first nine months of 2025, even as its balance sheet continued to expand, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus....

Coldest night of the season brings sharp temperature drop

Coldest night of the season brings sharp temperature drop

A significant cold front is moving in tonight, bringing the lowest temperatures recorded so far this winter....

Turkish strategist sees Greek-Cypriot collusion behind EEZ deal

Turkish strategist sees Greek-Cypriot collusion behind EEZ deal

A former Turkish admiral and key architect of Ankara’s ''Blue Homeland'' doctrine is pointing the finger at Greek and Cypriot lobbying in the United States for Lebanon’s recent agreement to define its maritime boundaries with Cyprus....

A new player in Cyprus’ electricity market

A new player in Cyprus’ electricity market

The Association of Electricity Supplier Representatives (SEPIE) officially launched today, stepping onto Cyprus’ energy stage at a pivotal moment as the island moves toward a modern, competitive electricity market....

A Christmas wonderland awaits in Paralimni–Deryneia

A Christmas wonderland awaits in Paralimni–Deryneia

The Municipality of Paralimni–Deryneia is rolling out the red (and sparkly) carpet this Christmas, inviting residents and visitors to soak up the festive magic with a rich program of holiday events and themed experiences spread right across the municipality....

Cyprus expands diplomatic footprint with UAE and France agreements

Cyprus expands diplomatic footprint with UAE and France agreements

Cyprus has signed two strategic agreements, one with the United Arab Emirates and another with France, within just 24 hours, an unusual diplomatic double that officials say marks a shift from symbolic partnerships to deals built around concrete action....

Winter rains revive Kakopetria’s Vateris trail

Winter rains revive Kakopetria’s Vateris trail

After weeks of rainfall, nature is putting on a quiet but striking show in Kakopetria, with fresh winter colors and flowing water turning heads across social media in recent days....

Cap Bohème: A signature dinner show at the club of the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

Cap Bohème: A signature dinner show at the club of the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

Welcome to Cap Bohème, the first dinner show at the Club of Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort....

Wizz Air announces AS Roma partnership

Wizz Air announces AS Roma partnership

Nicosia, 15 December 2025 - Wizz Air, one of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines and a top carrier in Italy’s aviation landscape, is proud to unveil a major new partnership with Serie A club AS Roma....

Epic Promises the Ultimate Surprise at Epic Street Fest Xmas Edition 2025 with Interactive AI Experience

Epic Promises the Ultimate Surprise at Epic Street Fest Xmas Edition 2025 with Interactive AI Experience

Epic is bringing the biggest surprise to Epic Street Fest Xmas Edition 2025, inviting the public to a unique interactive AI activation as part of a contest with a grand prize of an iPhone 17 Pro....

Grant Thornton Cyprus Hosts Successful ''Concert for a Cause'' with Over 300 Attendees

Grant Thornton Cyprus Hosts Successful ''Concert for a Cause'' with Over 300 Attendees

Grant Thornton Cyprus hosted its bi-annual Concert for a Cause, bringing together more than 300 colleagues, clients, friends, and family members for an evening dedicated to community, collaboration, and meaningful impact....

The racism we refuse to see: Islamophobia

The racism we refuse to see: Islamophobia

While antisemitism has reentered public discussion over the past two years, driven by bloody events and the propaganda surrounding them, Islamophobia is the issue that should demand our attention if we truly want to talk objectively about racism, discrimination, and injustice....

New drilling rig named after 1963 ''Bloody Christmas'' incidents in Cyprus

New drilling rig named after 1963 ''Bloody Christmas'' incidents in Cyprus

Turkey is gearing up to deploy a newly acquired, state-of-the-art oil and gas drilling rig in the eastern Mediterranean, and the choice of its accompanying support ships is stirring attention....

Public hospital refuses care over insurance, racism alleged

Public hospital refuses care over insurance, racism alleged

A complaint alleging racist and inhumane treatment of a foreign pregnant woman at a public hospital has emerged as the most disturbing case among 47 health-related complaints filed in November, according to a new report by the OSAK Observatory....

Audit uncovers illegally buried construction waste next to Evrychou high school

Audit uncovers illegally buried construction waste next to Evrychou high school

A stretch of land next to the Evrychou Gymnasium has effectively been turned into an illegal dumping ground for construction waste, according to a damning report by Cyprus’ auditor general....

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