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19 December, 2025
 

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Wednesday weather bulletin: Winter has a sense of humor

Wednesday weather bulletin: Winter has a sense of humor

It’s finally feeling like winter in Cyprus! Time to dust off those extra layers and the onesies you pretend are “loungewear.”...

Cyprus on alert for severe weather: Both Paralimni-Deryneia and the occupied areas on alert

Cyprus on alert for severe weather: Both Paralimni-Deryneia and the occupied areas on alert

Cyprus is facing a rapid deterioration in weather conditions, prompting authorities on both sides of the island to activate emergency readiness mechanisms....

Recycle batteries, play, win! AFIS Cyprus brings the ''greenest kazanti'' to Eleftheria Square

Recycle batteries, play, win! AFIS Cyprus brings the ''greenest kazanti'' to Eleftheria Square

This Christmas, AFIS Cyprus combines the magic of the holidays with tradition and environmental awareness in a unique activation that will get everyone talking! On the weekend of December 13 and 14, the heart of recycling will beat at the Nicosia Municipality Christmas Market, at the lower level of Eleftheria Square....

Construction begins on new UK High Commission in Nicosia

Construction begins on new UK High Commission in Nicosia

Construction has officially begun on the new British High Commission in Nicosia, marking the start of a €40 million-plus project that promises to be the largest currently underway on the UK’s diplomatic estate....

Turkish Cypriot authorities issue warning to Greek Cypriot lawmakers

Turkish Cypriot authorities issue warning to Greek Cypriot lawmakers

The Turkish-backed authorities in occupied Cyprus have reportedly warned that Greek Cypriot politicians could be declared personae non gratae if they make certain public statements while visiting the occupied areas....

500 affordable homes to be built for young families across major cities

500 affordable homes to be built for young families across major cities

Cyprus is set to get hundreds of new affordable homes, with the government announcing plans to build around 500 residential units across Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos. ...

Cyprus’ auditor general hits the streets...incognito

Cyprus’ auditor general hits the streets...incognito

Cypriots got an unexpected glimpse of their Auditor General, Andreas Papakonstantinou, in full undercover mode this week, wig, sunglasses and hat included, riding a public bus. ...

Chopped-up kangaroo leads to 14-month prison sentence

Chopped-up kangaroo leads to 14-month prison sentence

A 37-year-old man was sentenced Monday to 14 months in prison after the Famagusta District Court found him guilty of animal mistreatment and illegal residence in the Republic of Cyprus, a case that began with a gruesome discovery in a parking lot....

Ukraine readies new peace plan for Trump, but refuses to give up any land

Ukraine readies new peace plan for Trump, but refuses to give up any land

Ukraine is preparing to send a revised peace proposal to Washington this week, but President Volodymyr Zelensky is standing firm on one key point: no territorial concessions to Russia, not now, not ever....

Severe flooding sweeps through occupied Nicosia and Kyrenia

Severe flooding sweeps through occupied Nicosia and Kyrenia

Heavy overnight rain unleashed major flooding across occupied Nicosia and Kyrenia, turning streams into torrents, triggering landslides and leaving homes and roads underwater....

Greek retail giant Jumbo heads to Canada with first Ontario stores in 2026

Greek retail giant Jumbo heads to Canada with first Ontario stores in 2026

Greek retail giant Jumbo is taking its next big step abroad, this time to Canada. The chain, known for its toys, home goods, and seasonal products, plans to open its first three stores in Ontario in 2026, marking its 12th market globally....

Swap your old AC and get paid to upgrade

Swap your old AC and get paid to upgrade

Cyprus’ Electricity Authority (EAC) is giving households, businesses, and local authorities a helping hand to cut energy bills and go green. The new “EAC+” sponsorship plan, ...

Police hunt scooter rider after hit-and-run injures Limassol toddler

Police hunt scooter rider after hit-and-run injures Limassol toddler

A scooter rider is being sought by police after a woman and her young child were knocked to the ground in Limassol on Monday afternoon, leaving the toddler with serious head injuries....

Five officials charged in Nikolaou case as family pursues justice

Five officials charged in Nikolaou case as family pursues justice

Five people are set to appear before the Limassol District Court on Tuesday morning as the long-running case over the death of 26-year-old soldier Thanasis Nikolaou moves into a new phase, nearly two decades after he was found dead under the Alassa bridge in 2005....

Audit finds glitch overcharging drivers for late vehicle renewals

Audit finds glitch overcharging drivers for late vehicle renewals

A government audit has uncovered a glitch in the Transport Department’s fee system that has been quietly overcharging drivers who renew their vehicle registrations late....

Tuesday forecast: Sun and showers are both on the menu

Tuesday forecast: Sun and showers are both on the menu

Today, expect skies that can’t make up their mind: partly cloudy, locally cloudy, and occasionally deciding to shower just because it can. Isolated thunderstorms may pop up like surprise guests at a party you didn’t plan....

Christmas magic lights up the Presidential Palace

Christmas magic lights up the Presidential Palace

The festive spirit is set to sparkle once again as the Presidential Palace opens its gates to the public for its annual Christmas Village....

Rage as a business model

Rage as a business model

As 2025 draws to a close, roughly ten technological behemoths, most based in the United States and some in the Far East, are not only widening the gap between the tiny share of the ultrarich and everyone else on the planet. ...

Griffon vulture dies just hours after release back into the wild

Griffon vulture dies just hours after release back into the wild

A young vulture, successfully rehabilitated after falling severely ill in October, has died less than a day after being released back into the wild....

“Byron” rains revive Cyprus dams, Mavrokolympos leads the way

“Byron” rains revive Cyprus dams, Mavrokolympos leads the way

The low-pressure system known as “Byron,” which has been affecting Cyprus since last Saturday, delivered much-needed rainfall across several regions, resulting in a notable increase in dam water levels....

First flamingos of the season return to Larnaca while their numbers continue to decline

First flamingos of the season return to Larnaca while their numbers continue to decline

The winter arrival of flamingos has been recorded at Larnaca Salt Lake, one of Cyprus’ most important wetlands. Each year, the island’s wetlands host a significant portion of the Eastern Mediterranean’s migratory flamingo population, with numbers peaking during the colder months....

The waterfall of Saint Neophytos springs back to life (VIDEO)

The waterfall of Saint Neophytos springs back to life (VIDEO)

The scenic waterfall at the Monastery of Saint Neophytos in Paphos has reappeared following several days of persistent rainfall, delighting visitors and pilgrims alike. ...

EU rocked by corruption scandal

EU rocked by corruption scandal

The arrests of former EU High Representative Federica Mogherini and veteran EU technocrat Stefano Sannino on charges of public procurement fraud and corruption have sent shockwaves through European institutions,...

Quake ripple felt across Cyprus

Quake ripple felt across Cyprus

A moderate earthquake rattled parts of the eastern Mediterranean on Monday, with tremors felt across Cyprus after a 5.3-magnitude quake struck off Turkey’s southern coast....

Xmas Santa Paws: COSMOS Insurance brings Christmas magic to kids and pets at Eleftherias Square

Xmas Santa Paws: COSMOS Insurance brings Christmas magic to kids and pets at Eleftherias Square

This Christmas, COSMOS Insurance invites children and adults to a celebration filled with love, smiles, and wagging tails....

Nicosia goes shopping for new firepower

Nicosia goes shopping for new firepower

Cyprus is gearing up for one of the biggest overhauls of its National Guard in years, sending Brussels a sweeping shopping list of military hardware, from helicopters and drones to patrol vessels, missiles, and upgraded bases, all under the EU’s new SAFE program....

Eight-day remand for inmate suspected in prison killing

Eight-day remand for inmate suspected in prison killing

A Nicosia court on Tuesday ordered an eight-day detention for a 30-year-old Greek Cypriot inmate suspected of killing a 35-year-old foreign prisoner at the Central Prisons....

Champions of Cyprus: Yiangou/Nicolaou of the Petrolina Racing Team

Champions of Cyprus: Yiangou/Nicolaou of the Petrolina Racing Team

The conclusion of the 50th Tour of Cyprus Rally, the final round of this year’s Cyprus Rally Championship organised by the Cyprus Automobile Association, crowned Petrolina Racing Team crew of Panagiotis Yiangou and Aristos Nicolaou as the new champions. ...

''Roll up your sleeves'': Christodoulides tells new ministers to get to work

''Roll up your sleeves'': Christodoulides tells new ministers to get to work

Cyprus’ new Cabinet officially took the reins Monday, and President Nikos Christodoulides had a clear message: roll up your sleeves, stay sharp, and get ready for some tough work....

Murder inside Central Prisons: Inmate arrested in fatal attack

Murder inside Central Prisons: Inmate arrested in fatal attack

A murder inside Cyprus’ Central Prisons shocked authorities Thursday, as police arrested a 30-year-old Greek Cypriot inmate in connection with the death of a 35-year-old Egyptian prisoner....

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