2 h. ago Hamas says Israel’s claim on hostages’ handover ceremony is pretext to evade its obligations

Hamas on Sunday condemned Israel’s decision to postpone the release of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, saying its claim that the hostages’ handover ceremonies are “humiliating” was false and a pretext to evade Israel’s obligations under the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin “Netanyahu’s decision reflects a deliberate attempt to disrupt the agreement, represents a […]

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5 h. ago Trump’s criticisms of EU create mounting fiscal policy challenges

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance of the new US administration have recently levelled pointed criticisms on the policies and democratic values of Europe. They have criticised European states for not spending enough on defence and implying that in the event of a peace settlement of the Russian-Ukraine war, Europe would have to […]

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22 h. ago Snow reaches Nicosia, Larnaca and Limassol as ‘Coral’ cold snap shows its teeth (videos)

Snow reaches Nicosia, Larnaca and Limassol as ‘Coral’ cold snap shows its teeth (videos)  in-cyprus

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22 h. ago Hamas frees six hostages in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian detainees

Hamas freed six hostages from Gaza on Saturday, the last living Israeli captives slated for release under the first phase of a fragile ceasefire accord, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Eliya Cohen, 27, Omer Shem Tov, 22, and Omer Wenkert, 23, all seized from the site of the Nova music festival […]

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26 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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29 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: Eurobank, labour ministry and AI, vehicles first choice in Cyprus

The ‘Money Conference 2025: Investment Outlook Opportunities & the AI Impact’, held in Nicosia this week, explored key investment prospects and the market impact of artificial intelligence. The conference, which was organised for the seventh consecutive year, attracted distinguished speakers from Cyprus and abroad, as well as leading executives from the financial, technology, and business […]

Economics

45 h. ago Minister reaffirms government’s commitment to energy efficiency

The Cyprus energy saving association held its annual general and electoral assembly on Friday, reaffirming its commitment to energy efficiency and sustainable development. In his address, outgoing president George Georgiou outlined the association’s 2024 activities and emphasised the role of energy efficiency in sustainable development and business competitiveness. Georgiou also addressed key national issues, including […]

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49 h. ago Eurobank Cyprus aims for steady and sustainable investment growth

The significant prospects in the investment sector and the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the market were the focus of the interesting conference ‘Money Conference 2025: Investment Outlook Opportunities & the AI Impact’, which was held in Nicosia this week. The conference, which was organised for the seventh consecutive year, attracted distinguished speakers from […]

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68 h. ago $5.5 billion lost to Crypto pig butchering scams! Aureal One is the next big Crypto coin for wise investors

Do you know how to invest safely in the crypto market? A Cyvers report reveals that pig butchering scams are among the biggest threats to crypto investors in 2024. These scams caused $5.5 billion in losses across 200,000 cases, with fraudsters using long-term manipulation tactics to trick victims into sending funds to fake wallets. This […]

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2 d. ago ΦΩΤΟΡΕΠΟΡΤΑΖ: Ο κόσμος με τα τρόπαια του Europa και Conference League!

Δεν έχασαν την μοναδική ευκαιρία που τους δόθηκε οι οπαδοί των ομάδων μας και φωτογραφήθηκαν με τα τρόπαια του UEFA Europa League και Conference League στο event που διοργάνωσε η Stoiximan στο Mall of Cyprus στη Λευκωσία. Δείτε το φωτορεπορτάζ με τους φιλάθλους:               

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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 Soft toy feat sets Guinness World Record, while raising funds for RMHC® Cyprus

Ronald McDonald House Charities Cyprus (RMHC® Cyprus) proudly announces that Evita Constantinou’s “Teddies from Home for The Home” initiative has won a Guinness World Record. Last summer, the Guinness World Record attempt for the longest line of soft toys was held in Limassol’s ‘Aetos’ stadium, on June 2, 2024, with the dual purpose of promoting […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus strongly supports EU enlargement based on conditionality, Raouna says in Warsaw

Cyprus is a strong supporter of EU enlargement governed by the principle of fair and strict conditionality, said the Deputy Minister for European Affairs, Marilena Raouna, at the Informal EU General Affairs Council, held in Warsaw under the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU

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4 d. ago Bayern’s Davies nets late equaliser against Celtic, Brugge stun Atalanta, reach Champions League last 16

A goal in added time against Celtic secured Bayern’s progress to the next round while Brugge held firm against Atalanta after the Belgian side had raced into a 3-0 half-time lead. Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies snatched a last-gasp equaliser against Celtic for a 1-1 draw in their playoff on Tuesday as they reached the Champions […]

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4 d. ago Stavrianos testifies in court in Thanasis Nicolaou case, presents material

State pathologist Panicos Stavrianos testified in court on Tuesday and presented material backing his theory that conscript Thanasis Nicolaou had died after falling from a height in 2005. On December 18, the Supreme Court had rejected an appeal lodged by Stavrianos against a Limassol district court ruling that Thanasis Nicolaou had been strangled to death […]

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4 d. ago EU should ‘stay focused on issues of concern’, says Keravnos

The EU should “stay focused on the key issues of concern”, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said after the conclusion of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council of the EU (Ecofin), which was held on Tuesday in Brussels. Commenting on discussions on the EU’s role regarding Ukraine, Keravnos confined himself to saying that at this juncture, […]

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4 d. ago Limassol carnival events on Saturday postponed as funerals held for fire victims

Limassol municipality has postponed all carnival events scheduled for Saturday as the funerals will be held of the five family members that perished in a fire in the Ayios Nikolas area last Saturday, it announced on Tuesday. The fire in Limassol was reported at around 4am on Saturday and four fire engines were at the […]

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4 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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4 d. ago Expansion of Cypriot shipping registry a top priority, says Hadjimanolis

Addressing Tuesday’s 8th Capital Link Shipping Forum in Limassol, the Deputy Minister for Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis emphasised that “expanding the Cypriot registry remains a top priority for the government.” Hadjimanolis continued by saying that “Innovation, cooperation, and the implementation of global regulations are the three pillars upon which we must focus our shipping efforts,” adding […]

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5 d. ago Limassol Sirens Dominate Stage 3 of the ISX Championship in Nicosia

The Limassol Sirens, the women’s touch rugby team of the Limassol Crusaders Rugby Football Club, delivered a commanding performance at Stage 3 of the ISX Championship, held at Spazio Sports Club in Nicosia. The Sirens were unstoppable, securing victories in all four of their matches and conceding only a single try throughout the tournament. Their […]

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