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The Health Ministry aims to tackle understaffing in private hospitals

Nurse shortage hits private hospitals: Health Minister sets one-week deadline for solutions

Stakeholders have one week to propose solutions before a follow-up meeting evaluates short-, medium-, and long-term strategies. ...

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17/12/2025 | NEWS

Cyprus takes over EU Council Presidency with symbolic gift exchange

Next Council meeting set for January under Cypriot leadership.

Dorita Yiannakou

17/12/2025 | NEWS

Absences won’t count in general secondary schools, while technical education and special schools operate differently. File photo

Teachers’ strike on Thursday: What parents need to know

No morning bus routes for most public schools, later drop-off times and normal midday pickups.

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Proceedings are being held behind closed doors, with the trial set to continue in January 2026. File photo Unsplash

Parents plead guilty in Larnaca child abuse case involving five minors

Years of abuse came to light after a child spoke to a teacher, triggering a criminal investigation.

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Cyprus joins EU push to send rejected migrants to non-EU centers

New plan would move returns outside Europe as leaders quietly toughen policy.

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Trial hears claims of beauty services traded for prison information

Money-laundering case involving a socialite, a convicted felon and a prison guard moves forward.

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Europe could enter 2028 without a budget, Cyprus steps in

As EU nations haggle over rebates and contributions, Cyprus will lead negotiations to keep funding for defense, farming, ...

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17/12/2025 | NEWS

Health Minister brings gifts and cheer to hospitalized children

Neophytos Charalambides visits Makarios Hospital to wish young patients a speedy recovery and support their families during ...

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17/12/2025 | NEWS

€10.2 million paid to drought-hit farmers in Cyprus

Thousands of producers receive relief after one of the driest years in recent memory

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

A two-day Christmas experience at the Lidl Food Academy, open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, December 20 and 21, ...

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17/12/2025 | NEWS

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

Desalination plants will again carry the burden as officials warn 2026 could mirror last year’s water crisis

Apostolos Tomaras

17/12/2025 | NEWS

5.3 million passengers...and counting

Occupied Tymbou airport overtakes Paphos in traffic despite operating outside international law.

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Who pays when public sector wages keep rising?

The 2026 budget looks healthy on paper, but rigid costs leave little room for surprise.

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17/12/2025 | NEWS

Moderate northeasterly winds keep the sea choppy, but skies stay mostly clear. Photo credit: Unsplash

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

After the coldest night of the winter so far, temperatures bounce back across the island.

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17/12/2025 | NEWS

Bank of Cyprus, Hermes Airports, and University of Cyprus collaborate to empower youth and promote environmental responsibility.

Larnaca students lead the way in climate resilience workshop

High school seniors simulate extreme weather scenarios to develop practical solutions for flood prevention.

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Archaeologists find trade amphorae and continuous urban development spanning centuries. Photo soiurce: eKathimerini Greece

Metro excavation uncovers ancient intact streets of Thessaloniki

Hellenistic-era roads reveal the city’s enduring Hippodamian grid layout.

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16/12/2025 | NEWS

Veterinary authorities clarify risks of foot-and-mouth disease. File photo Unsplash

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

Heightened biosecurity urged after reports of a suspected case in the occupied areas.

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16/12/2025 | NEWS

Snow and frost likely in higher elevations, with rougher seas along the coast. Photo credit: Unsplash

Coldest night of the season brings sharp temperature drop

Inland areas expected to fall to 7°C as a cold front moves across the island.

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16/12/2025 | NEWS

Turkish strategist sees Greek-Cypriot collusion behind EEZ deal

Former admiral blames U.S. lobbying for Lebanon’s maritime agreement with Cyprus

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16/12/2025 | NEWS

Cyprus expands diplomatic footprint with UAE and France agreements

Back-to-back deals signals Cyprus's regional and EU ambitions.

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16/12/2025 | NEWS

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

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16/12/2025 | NEWS

Wizz Air announces AS Roma partnership

Deal marks airline's first-ever football club sponsorship.

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16/12/2025 | NEWS

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

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Public hospital refuses care over insurance, racism alleged

Foreign woman with miscarriage reportedly turned away over insurance status

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Audit uncovers illegally buried construction waste next to Evrychou high school

70 truckloads of illegally buried rubble from a police project hidden in Evrychou fields since 2020

Apostolos Tomaras

16/12/2025 | NEWS

Snow on the peaks, sun on Wednesday: A brief winter interlude before things warm up (slightly). Photo credit: Unsplash

Tuesday is a low effort weather day

A weak system brings temperatures down to a nippy 16°C.

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16/12/2025 | NEWS

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