16 h. ago European shipping is ‘cornerstone’ of security, says new leader

Mikki Koskinen from Finland has been elected the next president of the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA). His term will start on January 1, 2026, and will last for two years. Nikolas Veniamis from Greece will join as the new Vice-President. Koskinen succeeds Karin Orsel, who has held the position since January 2024. Commenting on […]

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20 h. ago Columbia Beach Wonderland: come experience Christmas by the shore

Columbia Beach announces the launch of Columbia Beach Wonderland, a festive experience taking place from December 19, 2025 to January 1, 2026. The beachfront garden will be transformed into an elegant Christmas destination for all ages, created in support of the “One Dream One Wish” Association. The venue will feature beautifully crafted wooden festive houses, […]

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62 h. ago AutoHash launches best Cloud Mining plans supporting multiple Cryptocurrencies

AutoHash, recognized as one of the best cloud mining platforms of 2025, is set to make headlines again in January 2026 with the launch of its most profitable cloud mining plans yet.The platform supports Bitcoin (BTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), Litecoin (LTC), and Ethereum (ETH), offering daily earnings of up to $3,828 under high-performance plans. With clearly […]

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5 d. ago Kindergarten registration window set for January 12–16, 2026

The education ministry has set January 12–16, 2026 as the official registration and transfer period for public kindergartens for the 2026–27 school year. This will be the only registration window. No new class sections will be approved after these dates, meaning families who miss the deadline will need to register at the nearest school with […]

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5 d. ago Central Bank of Cyprus keeps countercyclical buffer rate at 1.5 per cent

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday announced that it deemed it appropriate to maintain the countercyclical buffer (CCyB) rate at 1.5 per cent, effective as from January 14, 2026. The CBC’s decision to leave the countercyclical buffer rate unchanged at 1.5 per cent was made under the legal framework governing the oversight of […]

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3 w. ago Cyprus Interior Minister travels to Stockholm for talks on housing and civil defence

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou will travel to Stockholm on November 27 for meetings with Sweden’s political leadership on housing policy and civil protection, ahead of Cyprus taking over the EU Council Presidency in January 2026. According to the Interior Ministry, Ioannou will hold separate talks with the Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, Andreas Carlson, as […]

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3 w. ago Cyprus Business Now: president, Cyprus startups, travel stats, new ministry

Cyprus business & economy wrap-up from the day before President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday addressed the BusinessEurope Council of Presidents in Nicosia, stressing that the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, commencing in January 2026, will be guided by the imperative to deliver a stronger, more resilient, and more competitive union. Ahead of […]

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3 w. ago Cyprus government to stop accepting personal cheques from January 2026

Cyprus will stop accepting personal cheques for payments to the state from January 1, 2026, as the Treasury moves to a faster and more secure collection system. According to an announcement released on Friday, the shift is aimed at creating a more modern and efficient framework, since personal cheques frequently caused delays in clearance, mistakes […]

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3 w. ago Christodoulides puts EU competitiveness at heart of Cyprus’ presidency

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday addressed the BusinessEurope Council of Presidents in Nicosia, stressing that the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, commencing in January 2026, will be guided by the imperative to deliver a stronger, more resilient, and more competitive union. Ahead of his official address at the BusinessEurope summit, hosted in […]

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