22 h. ago Putin says Russia will take more land in Ukraine if Europe sinks peace moves

President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday Russia would take more land in Ukraine by force if Kyiv and European politicians whom he cast as “young pigs” did not engage over U.S. proposals for a peace settlement. The United States has held talks with Russia, and separately with Kyiv and European leaders, on proposals for ending […]

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26 h. ago Putin says Western calls for preparation for war with Russia ‘a lie’

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that there were some calls in the West to prepare for a major war with Russia and he described this as “hysteria” and “a lie”. He also said that if Ukraine and the West abandon peace talks, then Russia will take the lands it claims in Ukraine by […]

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46 h. ago EU drops 2035 combustion engine ban after automaker pressure

The European Commission proposed on Tuesday dropping the EU’s effective ban on new combustion-engine cars from 2035 by allowing continued sales of some non-electric vehicles following intense pressure from Germany, Italy and Europe’s auto sector. The EU executive appears to have bowed to calls from carmakers to keep selling plug-in hybrids and range extenders that […]

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1 week ago Electric and hybrid vehicles increase share in Cyprus car registrations

Cyprus saw a robust rise in electric and hybrid vehicles between January and November 2025, according to figures published on Monday by the state statistical service (Cystat). The report showed that electric and hybrid cars expanded their presence across the motor market at a pace that outstripped petrol and diesel models. Specifically, total motor vehicle […]

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1 week ago Letymbiotis: reshuffle will have no effect on Council of EU presidency

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Saturday promised that Friday’s cabinet reshuffle will have no effect on Cyprus’ preparations to undertake the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency at the beginning of next month. He said that “under no circumstances whatsoever” will the six changes in cabinet have any effect, while also stressing that a […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus's president meets Zelensky in Kyiv as Nicosia prepares to chair EU Council

Cyprus's president meets Zelensky in Kyiv as Nicosia prepares to chair EU Council  The Kyiv Independent

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2 w. ago Cyprus President arrives in Ukraine amid preparations for EU presidency

Cyprus President arrives in Ukraine amid preparations for EU presidency  Українські Національні Новини

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2 w. ago Court postpones Greek Cypriot property usurpation case hearing

Nicosia court has postponed the second “trial within a trial” for a German national accused of usurping Greek Cypriot property in northern Cyprus. Defence lawyer Sotiris Argyrou sought additional time to prepare his submissions, originally scheduled for December 3 at 9am, to which the prosecution raised no objection. The hearing is now set for Monday, […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus steps up 2026 EU Presidency prep in talks with Brussels budget chief

Cyprus’ preparations for its upcoming EU Council Presidency were the focus of a meeting between Finance Minister Makis Keravnos and Director-General of the European Commission’s budget department, Stephanie Riso, who is in Nicosia for a working visit ahead of the 2026 term. Their discussion centred on the progress of the Presidency preparations, with particular emphasis […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus EU presidency to invest in Europe’s creativity and unity

Key pillars of a European policy seeking to connect the past with the future, culture with innovation, and identity with security will feature as Cyprus prepares to take over the presidency of the EU council, deputy minister of culture Vasiliki Kassianidou said on Monday. Highlighting culture as the “connecting link” between member states, Kassianidou said […]

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2 w. ago Ioannou discussed housing and civil protection cooperation in Stockholm ahead of EU Presidency

Cyprus intensified preparations for its EU Council Presidency in 2026 as Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou wrapped up meetings in Stockholm this week, focusing on housing policy and civil protection. Ioannou held talks with Sweden’s civil protection leadership, Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin and Deputy Minister Johan Berggren, before meeting Infrastructure and Housing Minister Andreas Carlson. The visit […]

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3 w. ago Regulations and implications of AI use on society discussed in House

The effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on democracy, the rule of law and its potential influence on future elections were at the core of the discussion at the House institutions committee on Wednesday. Attending MPs expressed their concern about Cyprus’ preparedness for interferences via AI, voicing fears of external influence on information distributed through AI […]

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3 w. ago Cyprus prepares new €4.5M electric vehicle subsidy plan to boost clean driving

Cyprus prepares new €4.5M electric vehicle subsidy plan to boost clean driving  Kathimerini

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3 w. ago Cyprus Business Now: finance ministry, companies, Eurobank, RIF, ECOMMBX, gaming

Cyprus’ Ministry of Finance has set out its strategic objectives, challenges and planned interventions for the coming year in its 2026 budget while also reviewing actions implemented in 2025. The document groups the main challenges under nine objectives, ranging from macroeconomic stability and fiscal discipline to financial stability, public-sector productivity and preparations for Cyprus’ EU […]

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3 w. ago Finance Ministry sets out priorities and challenges in 2026 budget

Cyprus’ Ministry of Finance has set out its strategic objectives, challenges and planned interventions for the coming year in its 2026 budget while also reviewing actions implemented in 2025. The document groups the main challenges under nine objectives, ranging from macroeconomic stability and fiscal discipline to financial stability, public-sector productivity and preparations for Cyprus’ EU […]

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3 w. ago Nothing but the best for EU delegates during Cyprus presidency

Cyprus is stepping up preparations to host thousands of European delegates during its Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2026, with officials projecting around 62,500 hotel overnight stays linked to meetings and conferences during the six-month term. “Heads of informal ministerial meetings and other high-level participants will stay […]

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3 w. ago Christodoulides and Erhürman prepare for Cyprus talks following first meeting

Christodoulides and Erhürman prepare for Cyprus talks following first meeting  Philenews

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3 w. ago Young Cypriot roboticists head to Singapore for global finals

Three Cypriot robotics teams from the primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary levels are preparing to travel to Singapore to represent Cyprus at the World Robot Olympiad International Finals 2025, which will take place from November 26 to November 28, 2025. The mission is organised by the Cyprus Computer Society with support from the Research […]

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4 w. ago European business leaders to meet Cyprus president in Nicosia

European business leaders are in Nicosia today and tomorrow for BusinessEurope’s Council of Presidents (CoPres), hosted by the employers and industrialists federation (Oev), as Cyprus prepares for its EU Council Presidency in 2026. The presidents of the European employers’ organisations will meet President Nikos Christodoulides this evening at the Presidential Palace, before attending an official […]

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4 w. ago Ukraine prepared to give up land, some arms under US peace plan

The U.S. has signalled to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that Ukraine must accept a U.S.-drafted framework to end the war with Russia that proposes Kyiv giving up territory and some weapons, two people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The sources, who asked not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter, said […]

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