5 h. ago Father Christmas, Charalambous Coffee make Mall of Cyprus warm and jolly

The warmest Christmas tradition makes its return! The Mall of Cyprus, in collaboration with G. Charalambous Coffee Roasters, welcomes back Father Christmas from faraway Lapland for four days of smiles, gifts, festive magic, and of course the aroma of genuine Cypriot coffee. From December 27-30, from 3-6.30 pm, young and old alike will get to […]

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5 h. ago Situation at crossing points ‘will not be easier’ after Cyprus joins Schengen area

The situation at the crossing points which connect Cyprus’ two sides “will not be easier” than it is today after Cyprus joins Europe’s border-free Schengen area, former Turkish Cypriot chief negotiator Ozdil Nami said on Monday. “I do not know what kind of problems will arise because of Schengen, because how the Greek Cypriots will […]

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6 h. ago Cyprus central to Eurobank growth as Karavias backs eastward push

Eurobank chief executive officer Fokion Karavias said investments are a national necessity and Cyprus plays a pivotal role in the group’s future, in a wide-ranging interview with Greek business outlet Business Daily examining economic growth, banking reform and Eurobank’s eastward expansion. During the interview, Karavias said that “the banking landscape will change dramatically in the […]

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7 h. ago Cyprus launches autonomous defence and space industry cluster

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), in collaboration with the Cyprus Research and Innovation Enterprises Association (CRIEA), on Monday announced the creation of the Cyprus Defence and Space Industry Cluster (CyDSIC). According to the announcement, the new cluster “aims to meet the needs of the rapidly expanding ecosystem of Cypriot businesses in the […]

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7 h. ago Greek Christmas spirit lights up Canterbury at Cyprus Community’s Carols and Night Market

Greek Christmas spirit lights up Canterbury at Cyprus Community’s Carols and Night Market  The Greek Herald

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8 h. ago Cypriot teams deliver impressive show at Robotex international

Cyprus has marked its most ambitious participation yet at the Robotex International World Robotics Competition in Tallinn, Estonia, with a record-sized delegation and impressive performances across multiple disciplines, said the Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) . The annual global robotics festival, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, was held beginning of December 2025 at the Unibet […]

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27 h. ago Religious symbols controversy prompts cancellation of Paphos art exhibition

The Blue Iris gallery in Paphos on Sunday cancelled its exhibition after paintings sparked controversy for being considered offensive to Orthodox Christian symbols. The works, created by Giorgos Gavriel, depict Christ, the Virgin Mary, and other sacred icons in ways critics call blasphemous. “The Blue Iris gallery is exhibiting works that deliberately desecrate Christ, the […]

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48 h. ago US, Syrian forces wounded in attack on patrol in central Syria

As many as four U.S. service members were injured, including some critically, when an unidentified attacker opened fire on their patrol in the central Syrian town of Palmyra on Saturday, a U.S. official told Reuters. Syrian state news agency SANA quoted a security source as saying that two Syrian service personnel were injured and the […]

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49 h. ago ‘These cows have seen it all’: beasts centre stage in new documentary

Cyprus’ cows stepped into the spotlight earlier this week with the first screening of The World Shrinks at the Pantheon Cinema in Nicosia. The documentary tells the story of the Cypriot cow, a humble yet heroic animal that has been ploughing the island’s fields and keeping farmers company for centuries. Using archaeology, history, genetics, and […]

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57 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: EIB survey, AI adoption, Keve, unemployment, Eurogroup, PwC

Cypriot businesses are continuing to invest, innovate, and remain resilient in the face of geopolitical tensions and global trade disruptions, according to the latest European Investment Bank (EIB) investment survey for Cyprus. The survey found that investment activity in Cyprus remains strong, with almost all businesses making investments, primarily focusing on innovation, even though the […]

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59 h. ago UNESCO Recognizes Cyprus’ Legendary Commandaria Wine Tradition

UNESCO Recognizes Cyprus’ Legendary Commandaria Wine Tradition  Greek City Times

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3 d. ago Cyprus business investment activity remains strong, EIB survey finds

Cypriot businesses are continuing to invest, innovate, and remain resilient in the face of geopolitical tensions and global trade disruptions, according to the latest European Investment Bank (EIB) investment survey for Cyprus. The survey found that investment activity in Cyprus remains strong, with almost all businesses making investments, primarily focusing on innovation, even though the […]

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3 d. ago North ‘PM’ Ustel’s undersecretary faces fresh bribery allegation, remanded again

Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel’s undersecretary Huseyin Cahitoglu faced a fresh allegation of bribery on Friday after it was alleged in court that he had demanded a bribe of €100,000 for “transactions to be carried out” within one of the north’s public institutions. That allegation comes on top of others levelled against him at […]

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3 d. ago Turkish, Greek Cypriot leaders signal renewed push for peace talks | Daily Sabah

Turkish, Greek Cypriot leaders signal renewed push for peace talks | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

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3 d. ago Turkish Cypriot President Erhurman says Cyprus talks cannot begin without full four

Turkish Cypriot President Erhurman says Cyprus talks cannot begin without full four-point framework  Türkiye Today

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3 d. ago Oncology data breach under investigation as authorities assess failings

The personal data protection commission has confirmed on Friday it is investigating a serious breach at the Bank of Cyprus oncology centre. The authority said it was informed by the centre in line with obligations under the general data protection regulation and national law, with the latter later having filed a complaint with the police […]

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3 d. ago Islamist scholar says he regrets praying for Tatar, Tatar says he never met him

Controversial Turkish Sufi scholar Ahmet Unlu, colloquially known as ‘Cubbeli Ahmet’, on Thursday night said he regretted praying for Ersin Tatar in advance of October’s Turkish Cypriot leadership election, while Tatar responded by saying he had no recollection of ever meeting him. The back-and-forth came after Tatar had said earlier on Thursday that Unlu had cost […]

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3 d. ago M23 consolidates control over Congo town in blow to peace talks

The M23 rebel group consolidated control over the strategic town of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, residents said, as Kinshasa warned that the Rwanda-backed advance could derail U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker peace in the region. The rebels’ gains bring the conflict to the doorstep of neighbouring Burundi, which […]

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3 d. ago Trump plan to require social media handles from travellers sparks pushback

A US travel association, a top Democrat, and would-be travellers from Europe and Australia are bristling at President Donald Trump’s new plan to require Europeans and other visitors using the visa waiver program to provide social media handles used over the past five years. The change, announced in a US government notice this week and […]

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3 d. ago ‘The real aim is a solution of the Cyprus problem with political equality’

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman agreed “that the real aim is the solution of the Cyprus problem with political equality as described by the United Nations security council resolutions” during a joint meeting with UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin on Thursday, the UN said. Meanwhile, Christodoulides left the meeting saying it […]

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