30 h. ago Cyprus church to deny funeral rites for those choosing cremation

The Cyprus Orthodox church has reiterated that it will not perform funeral rites for individuals who choose cremation after death, following an announcement about the establishment of the first crematorium in the country. The crematorium, set to open in Paphos in the summer of 2026, marks a significant development in Cyprus’ approach to death and […]

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51 h. ago 500,000 smart meters to transform Cyprus’ energy use by 2028

Households and businesses across Cyprus will soon have better control over their electricity costs, thanks to the nationwide rollout of smart meters by the electricity authority of Cyprus (EAC). With 500,000 smart meters set to be installed by 2028, the ambitious project aims to help consumers monitor their energy usage in real-time while enhancing the […]

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52 h. ago Met Department issues extreme cold warning as temperatures set to hit

Met Department issues extreme cold warning as temperatures set to hit -9C  in-cyprus

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55 h. ago Poor health system leads to euthanasia talk: palliative care head

Expanding palliative care to patients with chronic illnesses is set to be promoted through new legislation, as the failure of the health system to provide holistic care to those in need has led to discussions on the right to euthanasia. Dr Sophia Nestoros of the Anti-Cancer Society and Arodafnousa Palliative Care Centre, who participated in […]

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59 h. ago Temps continue to plummet, close to freezing overnight inland

Cold weather front Coral continues to move in on Friday with temperatures dropping sharply. The day will be cloudy with isolated rains, and snow is expected in the mountains as well as some semi-mountainous areas. Temperatures will rise to 10C inland, 12C on the coast, and 1C in the mountains where frost will form. Winds […]

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59 h. ago Temps continue to plummet, inland close to freezing overnight

Cold weather front Coral continues to move in on Friday with temperatures dropping sharply. The day will be cloudy with isolated rains, and snow is expected in the mountains as well as some semi-mountainous areas. Temperatures will rise to 10C inland, 12C on the coast, and 1C in the mountains where frost will form. Winds […]

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3 d. ago Shiba Inu (SHIB) vs. Dogecoin (DOGE): Forget both, viral Crypto under $0.25 will outrun them with a 17964% pump

Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Dogecoin (DOGE) have dominated the crypto space for the last four years, performing astronomically in the 2021 bull run. But since then they have declined almost 50% from their peak. Meanwhile, one crypto coin under $0.25 has been making headlines, with analysts predicting a staggering 17964% pump, positioning it as a […]

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3 d. ago Fire brigade report on Limassol fire to be submitted on Monday

The fire brigade’s report on the fire which killed a family of five in Limassol last weekend is set to be submitted to the police on Monday, fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said on Thursday. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), he said the cause of the fire thus far “remains unknown” and that […]

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3 d. ago UK inflation jumps more than expected in January, testing the BoE’s outlook

British inflation sped up by more than expected to hit a 10-month high of 3 per cent in January and is likely to rise further soon, testing the Bank of England’s confidence that price pressures will ease over the longer term. The BoE and economists polled by Reuters had expected inflation to rise by less, […]

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3 d. ago Trump tells ‘dictator’ Zelenskiy to move fast for peace or lose his country

U.S. President Donald Trump denounced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as “a dictator without elections” and said he better move fast to secure a peace or he would have no country left. Trump spoke hours after Zelenskiy hit back at his suggestion that Ukraine was responsible for Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion, saying the U.S. president was […]

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3 d. ago Sports complex opened in Famagusta to honour children who died in earthquakes

A new sports complex was opened at Famagusta’s Turk Maarif Koleji (TMK) school in honour of the 24 children who attended the school who died during the earthquakes which hit southeastern Turkey in February 2023. The complex’s construction was financed by the European Union, with contributions from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the north’s […]

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4 d. ago DOGE rival at $0.20 builds momentum as Dogecoin flashes buy signal following 30% drop at the start of the month

Well-known players in the cryptocurrency domain, like Dogecoin (DOGE), have had the upper hand in this space for quite some time, but a new competitor, Rexas Finance (RXS), is moving swiftly and could take the spotlight at any moment. While Dogecoin is struggling, Rexas Finance is making strides and could see substantial growth by 2025. […]

Economics

4 d. ago UK to probe health impact of vaping on children as young as eight

Britain will investigate the long-term effects of vaping on children as young as eight in a decade-long study of their health and behaviour, the government said on Wednesday. The government has been cracking down on the rapid rise of vaping among children, with estimates showing a quarter of 11- to 15-year-olds have tried it out. […]

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4 d. ago Deputy Minister Hadjimanolis visits Brussels for roundtable discussions

Deputy Minister for Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis, is set to visit Brussels to participate in the high-level roundtable, ‘Fisheries and Oceans Dialogues: Help Design the European Ocean Pact’. This follows an invitation from the EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis. In preparation for Cyprus’ upcoming European Union Council presidency in early 2026, Hadjimanolis will […]

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4 d. ago Trump, Musk target tax enforcers, rocket scientists, bank regulators for job cuts, DOGE in full flow

President Donald Trump’s administration targeted bank regulators, rocket scientists and tax enforcers for dismissal, as a federal judge gave the green light for its unprecedented remaking of the US civil service, at least for now. With Trump’s blessing and praise, tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has swept through federal agencies […]

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4 d. ago European Parliament members ask Elon Musk's DOGE to probe USAID allocations to Cyprus

European Parliament members ask Elon Musk's DOGE to probe USAID allocations to Cyprus  KEYE TV CBS Austin

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4 d. ago Supreme Court dismisses appeal of nullified community leader election

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal lodged against a court decision nullifying the election of Savvas Savva to the post of Alassa community leader, it said on Tuesday. On October 9, a lower court nullified Savva’s election after his rival Emilios Tofallis had taken the case to court, saying Savva was not a permanent […]

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5 d. ago Dogecoin (DOGE) set to hit a new ATH of $1.54, but this $0.20 rival could rise much higher to $12.75

Within the crypto industry, where price movements are notoriously volatile, cryptocurrency enthusiasts are always rooting for coins that have the potential to go through the roof. Among the top contenders for a breakout, Dogecoin (DOGE) has undoubtedly made headlines and a significant mark of its own. DOGE’s recent growth has captured the eyes of the […]

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5 d. ago Cyprus marks 76 years since closure of last camp for Palestine

Cyprus on Tuesday marked exactly 76 years since the closure of the last of the detention camps set up by the British colonial authorities in Cyprus to house Jewish people bound for Palestine. The detainees were held in Cyprus after the ships on which they were travelling from Europe and northern Africa were diverted to […]

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5 d. ago Today’s weather: Snow in Troodos and a bigger freeze on its way

Snow is expected to fall on the Troodos mountains on Tuesday, with lower ground set to see rain in parts and the odd storm. Skies will be cloudy across most of the island, with temperatures set to rise to a high of 19 degrees Celsius inland and eight degrees Celsius in the mountains. Overnight, the […]

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