Archive December 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to push for progress in the stalled ceasefire in Gaza when he meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday for talks ...

A woman was found dead and three people remain missing after a migrant boat sank off the Greek island of Samos early on Monday, the coast guard said. The boat ...

Three Turkish police officers and six Islamic State militants were killed in a gunfight in northwest Turkey on Monday, the Interior Minister said, a week after more than 100 suspected IS ...

The holidays are days of love, solidarity, and giving. These are the values and customs of our country. The aromas of freshly baked sweets. The light and warmth that spread ...

Petrolina is supporting the Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon as title sponsor of its namesake 10KM Energy Race, set for Sunday, January 18, 2026. With its contribution, Petrolina is adding excitement and “...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Monday announced that it has expanded its nationwide financial education programme to protect young people from online investment traps in an increasingly ...

The Joey Children’s 1km Race is one of the most special moments of the Bank of Cyprus (BoC) Nicosia Marathon, giving children the opportunity to experience the joy of ...

With Cyprus preparing to implement a new teleworking framework across the public sector in early 2026, discussions at the University of Cyprus (UoC) over its own remote working policy are attracting ...

The New Cyprus Association sharply criticised on Monday the recent Christmas message delivered by Archbishop Georgios, arguing that it undermined the church’s spiritual role and deepened divisions in Cyprus. ...

Cyprus ranked fourth globally for passenger traffic from Israel in 2025, with 1.2 million passengers, as weekly flights from Tel Aviv and Haifa reached a worldwide high of 186, amid a 42.6 per cent ...

Housing loan instalments have broadly converged with monthly rents over the past three years, prompting a growing number of households to opt for buying rather than renting, according to Interior ...

Cyprus is moving to tighten its grip on marine pollution after years of fragmented oversight left authorities struggling to respond to worsening conditions in Limassol bay. Against that backdrop, the ...

An increasing number of minors in Cyprus are seeking help from Hope For Children, the organisation reported on Monday in an end of year statement. Hope For Children said it ...

The United Nations special representative in Cyprus, Khassim Diagne, will brief the UN Security Council in closed consultations on January 15, 2026.  Diagne leads the UN peacekeeping force on the island, known ...

Cyprus’ retail property market is increasingly shaped by a broader real estate cycle that remains resilient but uneven, with strong momentum in residential and offices contrasting with a more polarised ...

Teacher evaluation reform and the rollout of air conditioning in public schools will dominate the education ministry’s agenda in the coming year, following approval of key legislation. The implementation ...

Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) president Stavros Stavrou on Monday highlighted the need for realistic planning and targeted reforms as Cyprus moves toward 2026, warning that the economy’s ...

AEGEAN is once again bringing a strong presence to the Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon, actively supporting the capital’s major running event, set for Sunday, January 18, 2026. Through its support, ...

The Troodos mountains were covered in snow on Sunday overnight, marking the second snowfall of the winter. In a post shared shortly after midnight, meteorologist Eric Kitas Kitas said localised ...

The global FX/CFD brokerage ecosystem is evolving rapidly, driven by technology adoption, regulatory shifts, and increasing client expectations. Singapore, one of Asia’s leading fintech hubs, continues to play ...

On the occasion of the festive season and the arrival of the New Year, the Board of Directors of CFA Society Cyprus extends its warmest wishes to society at large, ...

Blackbook is proud to announce that Eleftheria Voskaridou, Founder and Managing Director of Blackbook Agency, was nominated for the “Cyprus Manager of the Year 2025” Award at the prestigious Manager of ...

Cristiano Ronaldo said his passion for the game remains undimmed and that he is still motivated to reach his target of 1,000 career goals after the Portuguese forward was named Best ...

Defending champions Ivory Coast took a lead that lasted only five minutes before Cameroon equalised to secure a 1-1 draw in their heavyweight clash at the Africa Cup of Nations ...