2 h. ago First phase of Ayios Athanasios industrial area to be tendered by end of 2026

The transport ministry aims to support solutions to address traffic challenges in the Ayios Athanasios industrial area in Limassol, and remains committed to backing the provision of relevant government funding, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Tuesday. “The Municipality of Kouri is moving forward with the Ypsonas section, and projects in other areas are also […]

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5 h. ago FIFA responds to World Cup ticket backlash with new pricing tier

FIFA responded to backlash over high ticket costs for the 2026 World Cup by introducing a new $60 pricing tier on Tuesday. Tickets are being made available at that reduced price for all 104 matches at the 48-team tournament taking place across North America next summer — including the final. The newly designated “supporter entry […]

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6 h. ago Unions blame nurse staffing crisis on management, not shortages

Nursing and midwifery unions on Tuesday rejected claims that staff shortages are responsible for the suspension of a clinic’s operating licence, arguing that the crisis stems instead from a failure in competent management. In a joint statement Pasynm, Peo and Pasydy, said it remains unclear whether reported shortages relate to new facilities or expansions of […]

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8 h. ago Chevron to supply Hungary with 2 billion cubic metres of LNG

Hungary’s state-owned MVM group has signed a 5-year deal with U.S. energy company Chevron CVX.N for the supply of 2 billion cubic metres of liquefied natural gas, the Hungarian foreign minister said on Tuesday. Hungary has angered other European Union and NATO members by insisting that it cannot phase out Russian oil and gas, but […]

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8 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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8 h. ago Bitcoin (BTC) sideways action has investors hunting for this under $0.04 token with 50x potential

Bitcoin has been struggling to regain directional momentum as macro signals dampen short-term risk appetite. Despite a widely expected rate cut from the US Federal Reserve, BTC has failed to sustain upside moves, instead drifting sideways below key resistance levels. This lack of follow-through has frustrated traders who expected renewed upside after months of institutional […]

Economics

9 h. ago Financial literacy committee plans adult education workshops

The Cyprus Financial Literacy and Education Committee (CyFLEC) held its 6th board of directors meeting this week, in order to to assess actions taken since its previous meeting and to plan its next steps for promoting financial knowledge across the island. The meeting was conducted online and included updates on actions resulting from the previous […]

Economics

9 h. ago France ‘could and should play a leading role’ in efforts to solve Cyprus problem

France “could and should play a leading role” in efforts to solve the Cyprus problem, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. He told French newspaper Le Figaro that he has “long been discussing” the prospect of deeper French involvement in the Cyprus problem, and that this is “not only because France is a member of […]

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9 h. ago 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, from 10 am to 7 pm – because “wonderful things are worth doing every day”. The heart of Nicosia beats once again at its favorite festive meeting point. For another year, Lidl Cyprus invites […]

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10 h. ago Mining industry insights: Reviews of 6 free Crypto Cloud Mining apps

As cryptocurrency mining continues to evolve, free crypto cloud mining apps have become a practical entry point for beginners and a low-risk testing ground for experienced users. Instead of buying expensive ASIC hardware or dealing with electricity costs, users can now access remote mining power directly from their phones. In this guide, we review six […]

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10 h. ago Liverpool parade attacker jailed for 21 years for ploughing car into fans

A British man who injured more than 130 people by ploughing his car into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans during May’s Premier League victory parade was jailed for 21-and-a-half years on Tuesday, after admitting 31 criminal charges over the incident. Paul Doyle drove into the mass of fans – hitting adults and children, who […]

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11 h. ago Myron Michailidis appointed artistic director of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra

The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of the distinguished conductor Mr. Myron Michailidis as the new artistic director of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Michailidis was selected following an extensive evaluation process among numerous candidates. Having gained significant experience in leading artistic institutions in Greece and abroad, Mr. Michailidis brings […]

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11 h. ago UN envoy cautiously optimistic on Cyprus talks, says summit early | Daily Sabah

UN envoy cautiously optimistic on Cyprus talks, says summit early | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

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11 h. ago Trump brands fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ in drug war escalation

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday declaring fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction, a move that dramatically expands the U.S. government’s authority to fight the synthetic opioid blamed for tens of thousands of American overdose deaths each year. The designation, unprecedented for a narcotic, signals Trump’s intent to treat fentanyl not merely […]

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11 h. ago Immigration ministry takes over centres for unaccompanied minors

The deputy ministry of immigration will assume responsibility for the reception centres for unaccompanied minors from January 1, the Council of Ministers decided on Tuesday. Deputy Minister Nicholas Ioannides said the move was made after a joint proposal with the deputy ministry of social welfare. He clarified that guardianship of the minors will remain with […]

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12 h. ago Cyprus hourly labour costs rise 3.5 per cent in third quarter

Hourly labour costs in Cyprus rose by 3.5 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, compared with the corresponding quarter of the previous year, according to provisional data released by the Statistical Service (Cystat) on Tuesday . The two main components of labour costs, wages and salaries per hour worked and non-wage costs per […]

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12 h. ago Russia can’t escape paying the bill for war in Ukraine, EU’s Kallas says

Russia cannot escape paying the bill for its war in Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said at the establishment of an International Claims Commission for Ukraine in The Hague on Monday. The commission, which will validate war damages in Ukraine to be paid by Russia, sends a message to future aggressors, Kallas said, […]

Economics

12 h. ago Greece pays off debt worth 5.3 billion euros ahead of schedule

Greece has paid off ahead of schedule debt worth 5.3 billion euros ($6.22 billion) that had been due after 2031, two government officials said. Monday’s payment would allow Greece to save 1.6 billion euros in interest payments until 2041 and lower its debt to below 120% of its economic output by 2029, Greek government spokesperson […]

Economics

12 h. ago Kombos: Greek Cypriot side ready for enlarged meeting as soon as possible

The Greek Cypriot side is ready for a new enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem “as soon as possible”, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Tuesday. “From our side, at least, we are fully committed and ready as soon as possible. It would be ideal if we could reach a form of announcement that we […]

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13 h. ago Cyprus banks see healthier loan portfolios, softer profitability

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Tuesday reported a sharp improvement in loan quality across the Cypriot banking sector, alongside a decline in profitability, reflecting changing conditions across the domestic financial system. The Central Bank of Cyprus said the non-performing loans ratio of the Cypriot banking sector, excluding loans and advances to central banks […]

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