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The year is coming to an end, and many people in Germany traditionally celebrate with fireworks.

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Due to heavy rains on the Limassol-Paphos highway, there are landslides and water accumulation.

The cost of the New Year's feast in Cyprus is similar to that of Christmas, with a slight decrease in prices for some vegetables, the Cyprus Consumers Association reports.

The UK Ministry of the Environment has declared a heightened alert due to the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus and the Middle East.

The new teacher evaluation system in Cyprus will come into full effect only in the 2028-2029 academic year, but the transitional period begins immediately, and several key measures will be implemented from the beginning of 2026.

Today, on New Year's Eve, Cyprus is expected to experience stormy conditions with rain, isolated thunderstorms, and the possibility of hail.

The release of the emails raised serious questions about whether the Justice Department had misled a judge in telling him that local prosecutors had acted alone in charging Mr.

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The inaugural World Sports Summit in the UAE featured Usyk, Pacquiao, Infantino, and other top stars and decision-makers discussing athlete pressures alongside the sport's economic and social future.

The Republic of Cyprus is fully prepared to assume the presidency of the EU Council on January 1, 2026, the president stated.

The Chief of Police of Cyprus has presented a reform plan aimed at increasing efficiency and integrating technology by 2030 to align the police with modern European standards.

A 19-year-old young man was arrested in connection with the robbery and attempted murder of an 85-year-old man in the Nicosia district.
The police are investigating reports of a shooting near a house in Paralimni associated with a businessman's partner from Famagusta, who had previously been a victim of criminal incidents twice.

A fire alarm summoned police officers and firefighters to the bank branch shortly before 4 am on Monday.

Earlier this year, Israel changed its registration process for aid groups, which included a requirement to submit a list of staff, including Palestinians in Gaza.

President Trump achieved his goal of shrinking the work force.

Dozens of people were left stranded after two cabins collided with the cable car's upper and lower stations near the village of Macugnaga in Piedmont.

Fireworks went on sale in the Netherlands yesterday, likely for the last time before a nationwide ban in 2026, with shoppers expressing disappointment.

A 'yellow' warning has been issued in Cyprus for rain, storms, and very strong winds.

A retired widower married Sara Jane Moore, who shot at President Ford in 1975.

Strong winds damaged some of the Christmas village structures in Pano Platres; however, the village will continue to operate as usual, and visitors will be able to enjoy the festive program and atmosphere from January 2 to January 4.

President al-Sharaa introduced redesigned bills featuring agricultural symbols, such as oranges and olives, entering circulation 1 January.

Russia's Defence Ministry released the first images of an intermediate-range weapon entering service.

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The group representing train companies in the UK, National Rail, also warned passengers to change their travel plans and move their bookings to a different date.

The elite Bundeswehr unit allegedly allowed a culture of misconduct to persist for years, such as antisemitism, sexual assault, and violent rituals.

Plus, the mountain climbing brothers trying to rewrite the world’s maps.

They are beautiful, eloquent — and do not exist.

Chinese panels are now so affordable that businesses and families are snapping them up, slashing their bills and challenging utilities.

Katherine Maher has taken an unyielding approach to NPR’s biggest battles — which has sometimes put her at odds with her colleagues in public media.

The President of Cyprus held talks with the Attorney General and the Minister of Justice regarding prison overcrowding.

Water reserves in Cyprus continue to decrease as consumption exceeds inflow.

Early in the morning, Limassol police received a call from a man who reported that someone had attempted to set fire to his bar.
According to the kitasweather report, the coldest night of this winter was recorded in Cyprus yesterday.

Hospitals in Cyprus are expecting an increase in hospitalizations due to seasonal illnesses.

Matchday three of the Africa Cup of Nations group stage delivered clarity and celebration in Morocco, as decisive results in Groups A and B set the stage for the knockout phase.

Father and son accused of killing 15 at Hanukkah festival spent November in the Philippines but rarely left the hotel, investigators say.

The raids came a day after three police officers and six suspected Islamic State (IS) members were killed in a gunfight in northwest Turkey.

In 2026, there will be journeys to the moon and Mars, new visions of the cosmos and a solar eclipse that might be worth traveling for.

Marquee names all, they found international fame in the arts, politics, the sciences and beyond.
Tomorrow, December 31st, in Cyprus is a working day.

A 21-year-old man was arrested in Cyprus.

At night in Limassol, a car belonging to a 56-year-old woman burned down in the parking lot of an apartment building.

From Akamas to Cape Greco: four students ran a 227 km relay across Cyprus.

On Tuesday in Cyprus, rain is possible in the western regions in the afternoon.

The US president declined to specify the location or which agency conducted the operation.

Yonaguni, a tiny Japanese island near Taiwan, is getting soldiers, radar and missiles.

A dance company withdrew from two performances next year, and the arts center’s website says two New Year’s Eve jazz concerts have been canceled.

Hours before Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani holds an inauguration block party outside City Hall, he will officially become mayor in a small private ceremony.
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