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2025 in Pictures: The Photos That Marked the Year

Published December 31, 2025, 07:17
2025 in Pictures: The Photos That Marked the Year

2025 was a year full of events that left their mark on Cyprus. From the shocking car accident with a car invading a house, to the tragic fires and fatal road accidents, the year was tested by tragedies. At the same time, energy poverty and lack of housing led to the death of nine people, while the drought forced the Holy Monastery of Kykkos to appeal for an end to the rainless period. Cyprus found itself at the center of geopolitical developments, with reactions to its relationship with Israel and the handling of refugee flows. However, the year also brought a glimmer of hope with the election of Tufan Erhurman as the leader of the Turkish Cypriots, who was elected by a landslide, leaving promises of a new prospect for resolving the Cyprus problem. Through a series of photographs, the article presents a concise review of the most important events of 2025, highlighting the challenges and hopes that marked the year. The images capture the anxiety, loss, but also the resilience of the Cypriot people. In summary, 2025 was a difficult but also important year for Cyprus, full of contrasts and events that will remain in memory.