New York Fashion Week to ban fur from 2026
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), which organizes New York Fashion Week (NYFW), announced on December 3 that it will no longer promote animal fur at any official NYFW Progr...
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Historic landmark decision of the CJEU on marriage and the rights of same-sex couples
Written by Stefanidis Demosthenis* On November 25, 2025 the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) made a landmark decision, which affects all member states of the "European family", in case C‑713/23, fueling, esc...
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Erhurman meets EU envoy Hahn to discuss Schengen
The Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman met this week with the European Union’s special representative for Cyprus, Johannes Hahn, in a move criticised by senior Turkish Cypriot officials as a breach of protocol.The mee...
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Satisfaction of political forces for content of joint communique - Briefing by the President (VIDEO)
The entire political leadership expressed satisfaction with the content of the joint announcement, after yesterday's joint meeting between Christodoulidis - Erhiurman - Holgin. The political leaders were informed in the...
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Protesters call for Israel expulsion from EU Horizon programme
A protest took place on Friday outside the EU Commission in Cyprus building in Nicosia, part of an EU-wide campaign with protests in over 20 cities centred around students and researchers.The protests are calling for the...
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All4Compost: AKTI in a bi-communal project for the utilization of green waste in agriculture
All4Compost: Civil Society in Action for Circular Green Waste Management is a new European Union-funded project for the circular utilization of agricultural prunings and livestock waste and the empowerment of civil socie...
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On December 15, Cyprus will open visa centers in eight Russian cities
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the Russian Federation reported on the opening of visa centers in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Samara, Nizhny Novgorod, Yekaterinburg, Rostov-on-Don and Novosibirsk from December 15...
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The working week in Cyprus ends with three earthquakes
At 19:18 on Friday, December 12, an earthquake of magnitude 3.5 occurred in Cyprus. At 19:20 a stronger earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 was recorded. By data European-Mediterranean Seismological Center, its epicenter...
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Limassol congratulates Larnaca’s 2030 European Capital of Culture win
Larnaca’s appointment as the European Capital of Culture 2030 (ECoC) is a success that will benefit the whole island, Limassol Mayor Yiannis Armeftis said on Friday, congratulating the city on its selection.“Warm congrat...
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Disco night with the Time Surfers
Nicosia it is time to get your dancing shoes on. This Sunday, a special event is coming to the capital, bringing groovy disco and retro sounds. At DownTown Live, the Time Surfers Party Band will offer a special live perf...
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Pupils in Larnaca test flood response skills in climate-resilience workshop
A workshop in Larnaca on Friday brought together 60 final-year pupils to test practical responses to severe flooding, as part of a wider effort to strengthen climate resilience among young people. The session was held at...
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Government welcomes UN security council reference
Cyprus on Friday welcomed a reference to United Nations security council resolutions in a recent joint statement, calling it a key step in aligning negotiations with international law.The announcement was made by governm...
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Analysts predict this crypto coin could outpace Solana (SOL) by at least 50x, here is why
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is gaining strong attention across the recent crypto investment initiatives. Many early buyers are looking at it as the next new crypto that might deliver massive gains after launch. A growing numbe...
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PwC Cyprus elects Andreas Yiasemides as next CEO
PwC Cyprus announced on Friday that Andreas Yiasemides has been elected as the firm’s next chief executive, a decision made by the partnership that will see him formally assume the role on July 1, 2026, succeeding curren...
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Defence minister highlights upgrade plans at military police graduation
Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas said on Friday that the upgrade of the National Guard’s operational capacity remains a core priority, as the force seeks to maintain a modern and effective deterrent posture. He was speak...
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The developments in the Cyprus issue in the focus of the National Council
The National Council is in progress, with the President of the Republic informing the leaders of the political forces about the latest developments in the Cyprus issue, after yesterday's meeting with Erhiurman and Maria...
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In distracted drivers, 45% of fatal traffic accidents
Almost 45% of fatal traffic accidents this year are attributed to distracted driving, according to police figures. After the session of the Road Safety Council, with the participation of the new Minister of Justice, Cons...
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Police: No to camera complaints for ambulance assistance
The Police reminds that the smooth and immediate passage of ambulances is an absolute priority, as any delay can put human lives in serious danger. In a statement it emphasizes that it has been observed that some drivers...
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"Equality Employer" for 2025 TEPAK
The Cyprus University of Technology (TEPAK) was honored on Thursday, December 11, 2025, by the Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance, in an official ceremony, with the title "Equality Employer", in the context of the ce...
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Aphrodite Hills Resort will host its second “Weekend of Love and Giving” in December.
Following the success of November's Weekend of Love and Giving, Aphrodite Resort Hills and PERHA group of companies invite families to two days of festive events in support of the charity One Dream One Wish . On December...
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Police unions threaten action as leadership intends to slash days off
Two major unions and a growing number of police officers seek to challenge plans by the force to drastically reduce annual days off work.In a joint statement, trade union Pasydy and the Cyprus police association (Sek) sa...
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More than half of young people have not registered to vote
More than half of people aged between 18 and 25 years old have not yet registered to vote in May’s parliamentary elections, while the total number of eligible but unregistered voters across the island stands at more than...
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A partial truce in Ukraine, Erdogan proposed to Putin
A partial truce on Ukrainian territory was proposed to the President of Russia by his Turkish counterpart, Tayyip Erdogan, during their meeting on the sidelines of a Summit in Turkmenistan. Erdogan told Putin that a limi...
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Dozens of migrants were taken to Malta after the boat capsized
About 60 African migrants were taken to Malta after the boat they were on capsized. This is one of the largest groups of immigrants that have arrived in the country in recent years. The migrants were rescued by armed for...
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