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23 December, 2025
 

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Mercedes sells Nissan stake as Japanese carmaker struggles with losses and job cuts

Mercedes sells Nissan stake as Japanese carmaker struggles with losses and job cuts

Mercedes-Benz has cashed out of Nissan, selling its 3.8% stake for €279.6 million ($307 million), raising fresh questions about the Japanese automaker’s future....

KPMG in Cyprus supports the Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council’s campaign ''Back to School Supplies for ALL Children''

KPMG in Cyprus supports the Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council’s campaign ''Back to School Supplies for ALL Children''

KPMG in Cyprus remains steadfast in its commitment to social contribution, once again supporting the Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council’s (PVCC) campaign ''Back to School Supplies for ALL Children''....

Welcome to the ''West Wing'' of Nicosia

Welcome to the ''West Wing'' of Nicosia

I read somewhere that the President won’t reshuffle his Cabinet “under pressure” and that this is “the message leaking from the western wing of the Presidential Palace.”...

August Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 08/08/2025

August Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 08/08/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

European University Cyprus to host major international conference on Assistive Technology

European University Cyprus to host major international conference on Assistive Technology

“Every person with a disability has the right to have access to appropriate and affordable assistive technologies” according to Evert-Jan Hoogerwerf, Secretary General of the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe, who was in Cyprus recently to prepare for the Association’s biannual conference this autumn....

Greece considers 10-hour workdays under sweeping labor bill

Greece considers 10-hour workdays under sweeping labor bill

Greece’s Labor Ministry has unveiled ambitious new legislation that could see 10-hour workdays spread over four days a week, alongside other major changes to how Greeks work and get paid....

Cyprus launches online platform to connect with diaspora talent

Cyprus launches online platform to connect with diaspora talent

Cyprus is reaching out to its citizens abroad with the launch of an updated digital platform aimed at connecting Cypriots living and working overseas with job opportunities and resources back home....

Bank of Cyprus: Your New Home Just a Few Clicks Away – Response Within 24 Hours

Bank of Cyprus: Your New Home Just a Few Clicks Away – Response Within 24 Hours

Bank of Cyprus becomes the first bank in Cyprus to offer customers the ability to apply for a mortgage directly from their mobile phone or computer, enjoying a streamlined experience and receiving a response within 24 hours....

Alphamega Hypermarkets introduces Electronic Shelf Labels

Alphamega Hypermarkets introduces Electronic Shelf Labels

In a move that further enhances its shopping experience, Alphamega Hypermarkets has introduced yet another significant and innovative tool to the Cypriot retail market....

Faneromeni '25 Art Festival at Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

Faneromeni '25 Art Festival at Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

On Thursday 4 September the theatrical play ''Tσ̃ύκλοι, τσ̃αι χιλϊоτσ̃υκλοι'' / ''Cycles, in megaHertz'' which was written especially for the arts Festival ''Faneromeni '25'' ...

Lidl Cyprus is committed to combating food waste by raising awareness among the general public with the aim of a better tomorrow

Lidl Cyprus is committed to combating food waste by raising awareness among the general public with the aim of a better tomorrow

Lidl Cyprus fully understands that food waste is a serious global problem, with significant impacts on the environment, society and the economy....

Seven NBA stars to shine in Cyprus at FIBA EuroBasket 2025

Seven NBA stars to shine in Cyprus at FIBA EuroBasket 2025

Basketball fans in Cyprus are in for a historic treat. For the first time, the Cypriot national team will compete in the FIBA EuroBasket, and the country’s courts will host a parade of global stars, including seven NBA players....

New letters, same old story as Turkish Cypriots repeat two-state demand at UN

New letters, same old story as Turkish Cypriots repeat two-state demand at UN

Different dates, same message. The Turkish Cypriots have once again pushed for a two-state solution in Cyprus, this time through a pair of letters sent to the United Nations in early August....

Uncle Sam wants a road: U.S. pushes for new access to Paphos air base

Uncle Sam wants a road: U.S. pushes for new access to Paphos air base

When Uncle Sam says ''build a road,'' Cyprus listens...even if that road cuts straight through years of environmental red tape....

Weather forecast: Mostly clear skies, with a side of surprise showers

Weather forecast: Mostly clear skies, with a side of surprise showers

Seasonal low pressure is running the show, making sure the weather has just enough drama to stay interesting....

Cyprus Post suspends shipments to U.S. following new customs rules

Cyprus Post suspends shipments to U.S. following new customs rules

Cyprus Post has announced the suspension of all postal services to the United States that contain goods, following recent changes to U.S. customs regulations....

Puff daddy: Octogenarian’s fifth cigarette smuggling case in six weeks

Puff daddy: Octogenarian’s fifth cigarette smuggling case in six weeks

The Nicosia District Court fined an 80-year-old man €8,000 after he was caught smuggling a large quantity of untaxed cigarettes through the Agios Dometios crossing, customs authorities said....

Suspicious driving triggers Limassol Police chase

Suspicious driving triggers Limassol Police chase

A dramatic vehicle chase involving gunfire unfolded in Limassol in the early hours of Sunday....

Israeli military data suggests 83% of Gaza war deaths are civilians

Israeli military data suggests 83% of Gaza war deaths are civilians

Classified Israeli military intelligence data reviewed by three media outlets suggests that civilians account for the vast majority of Palestinians killed in Gaza since the war began in October 2023....

EAC issues alert over fake email scam

EAC issues alert over fake email scam

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) clarifies that these messages do not originate from the organization and are an attempt at electronic fraud (phishing)....

Authorities warn of dangerous cars, motorcycle recalled in Cyprus

Authorities warn of dangerous cars, motorcycle recalled in Cyprus

The Department of Road Transport is urging recalls of several vehicles and a motorcycle flagged as dangerous in a European Union alert system....

Politics and timing

Politics and timing

Over the past week, supporters of the President of the Republic spoke of unchecked toxicity, of nihilism and blind fanaticism that have come to dominate the public sphere, both from Nikos Christodoulides’ political opponents, who refused to accept their defeat, and from a segment of society prone to populism....

Charcoal thrown into field ignites fire in Kivisili

Charcoal thrown into field ignites fire in Kivisili

A 33-year-old man was arrested after allegedly throwing charcoal into a field near his property, sparking a fire in Kivisili, authorities said....

44-year-old reports being shot with a hunting rifle

44-year-old reports being shot with a hunting rifle

A 44-year-old filed a serious complaint with the police on Sunday afternoon....

Euromoney: Bank of Cyprus Named Best Bank for the 10th Consecutive Year

Euromoney: Bank of Cyprus Named Best Bank for the 10th Consecutive Year

Euromoney, one of the leading international magazines focused on banking, finance and financial markets, has named Bank of Cyprus the Best Bank in Cyprus in its 2025 Awards for Excellence. This is the 10th year that Bank of Cyprus has been recognised by Euromoney as Cyprus’ Best Bank....

Racist banner targeting Fidias publicly displayed by APOEL fans

Racist banner targeting Fidias publicly displayed by APOEL fans

Police in Larnaca are investigating the display of a banner containing racist and abusive language during a football match between Freedom 24 Krasava ENY and APOEL at the Ammochostos Stadium on Sunday....

No approval for event in Akamas protected area, authorities say

No approval for event in Akamas protected area, authorities say

Authorities said no approval was granted for an event held inside the Natura 2000-protected Akamas Peninsula and near the green turtle nesting site at Toxeftra beach, after concerns were raised by environmental groups....

Weather forecast: Clear skies, occasional clouds plotting mischief

Weather forecast: Clear skies, occasional clouds plotting mischief

A seasonal low-pressure system is stretching across the area, quietly running the show while pretending it’s not responsible for anything....

From 3,000 to 250: Migrant numbers drop at Pournara Center

From 3,000 to 250: Migrant numbers drop at Pournara Center

All available data indicate that the government’s migration policies are producing results, Deputy Minister of Migration Nicholas Ioannides said....

There is no quick fix to the Ukrainian question

There is no quick fix to the Ukrainian question

They did not allow a repeat of last winter’s scene, when President Zelensky was left alone at the mercy of Trump. ...

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