Historic Kyrenia II vessel towed in symbolic naval operation
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Historic Kyrenia II vessel towed in symbolic naval operation

The National Guard conducted a towing operation involving the historic vessel Kyrenia II as part of an initiative displaying Cyprus’ maritime heritage. According to an official statement issued on Monday, the modern patrol boat Kereneia accompanied the ship during a symbolic journey. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to promote historical continuity and was […]

27.04.2026 11:02
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Spurs’ Simons to miss rest of season and World Cup
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Spurs’ Simons to miss rest of season and World Cup

Tottenham Hotspur and Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons said on Sunday his season had “come to an abrupt end” after suffering a serious knee injury that is set to rule him out of the World Cup. Simons was injured on Saturday during Tottenham’s 1-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers and left the pitch on a stretcher in […]

27.04.2026 10:59
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Employment rises in EU and Cyprus in 2025, Eurostat says

Employment rises in EU and Cyprus in 2025, Eurostat says

Employment continued to climb across the European Union in 2025, reaching its highest level since 2009, according to figures published by Eurostat. The employment rate for people aged 20 to 64 rose to 76.1 percent, representing about 197.7 million workers. That marks an increase of 0.3 percentage points from 2024 and 0.8 points compared with […]

27.04.2026 10:45
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Fire in Nicosia poultry farm under control
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Fire in Nicosia poultry farm under control

A fire that broke out in a poultry farm in the area between Kokkinotrimithia and Mammari on Sunday has been brought under full control. According to the fire service, the fire broke out in a metal building used as a workshop and spread to the main workshop area, causing extensive damage at around 3pm on […]

27.04.2026 10:19
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A haunting look at the history of Cyprus
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A haunting look at the history of Cyprus

A special screening of the critically acclaimed documentary Varosha, the Hostage City will be held at Pantheon Theatre in Nicosia on April 28. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Sylvie Deleule, the film recently earned the Best Documentary Award at the Ciné Paris Film Festival. Next week, Cyprus audiences will have an opportunity to catch it on […]

27.04.2026 10:00
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Police warn of rising online and mobile scams after series of new cases

Police warn of rising online and mobile scams after series of new cases

Police are urging the public to remain cautious as a wave of online and mobile scams continues to circulate through text messages, email and WhatsApp, with fraudsters posing as banks, the electricity authority and government agencies. The warning follows a case reported last week in Limassol, where a company director alerted police after €176,000 in […]

27.04.2026 09:15
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50-year-old arrested after armed robbery
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50-year-old arrested after armed robbery

Police on Sunday proceeded with the arrest of a 50-year-old suspected of having committed an armed robbery in Ayia Napa on Saturday. According to the police, the man was arrested pursuant to a court warrant after allegedly robbing a 20-year-old man, who was walking in a neighbourhood in the Ayia Napa at around 10pm. The […]

27.04.2026 09:00
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Cyprus sees rise in e-book purchases but trails EU average
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Cyprus sees rise in e-book purchases but trails EU average

Cyprus recorded 7.87 per cent of internet users purchasing e-books or audio books in 2025, according to Eurostat, placing the country below the EU average but showing robust growth compared with the previous year. The data covers EU residents who had used the internet in the three months prior to the survey, with 9.5 per […]

27.04.2026 08:30
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Today’s weather: Low-cloud and thunder-prone
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Today’s weather: Low-cloud and thunder-prone

The week begins with increased low cloud and sparse fog or mist, with the weather gradually clearing. In the afternoon and evening, isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected, mainly in the mountains to the west and south of Troodos, as well as in some inland areas.  Temperatures will rise to around 28 degrees Celsius inland, […]

27.04.2026 08:21
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Left lane of Limassol-Paphos highway closed
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Left lane of Limassol-Paphos highway closed

The left lane of the highway connecting Limassol and Paphos near Episkopi has been closed after a truck came to a stop blocking the lane. The police appeal to passing drivers to be particularly careful at low speed and to maintain a safe distance from vehicles in front of them.

27.04.2026 08:05
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King Charles’ visit to US to proceed after Washington shooting
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King Charles’ visit to US to proceed after Washington shooting

King Charles’ state visit to the U.S. will go ahead as planned on Monday despite a shooting at a White House dinner attended by President Donald Trump, Buckingham Palace said after discussions with U.S. officials. Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, are due to arrive on Monday for a four-day state visit, but questions arose […]

27.04.2026 08:04
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Public procurement in Cyprus: 10 common misconceptions under Cypriot and EU Law
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Public procurement in Cyprus: 10 common misconceptions under Cypriot and EU Law

By Maria Christofi Public procurement procedures are often surrounded by persistent misconceptions such as the perception that they are strictly formal processes where “the lowest price always wins” and where even minor errors automatically lead to exclusion. In practice, the legal framework governing public procurement is significantly more nuanced.  From infrastructure and road construction projects to the […]

27.04.2026 08:00
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AI model growth slows as smaller systems gain momentum
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AI model growth slows as smaller systems gain momentum

Growth in frontier AI models has slowed significantly, while smaller and midsized models are rapidly expanding in both capability and adoption, according to market intelligence firm Omdia. The findings were published in the report titled AI Model Trends Spring 2026, which examines the current state of advanced AI systems and their compute requirements. According to […]

27.04.2026 07:30
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Beauty and wellness spending becomes more calculated
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Beauty and wellness spending becomes more calculated

Greek consumers are adopting a more structured and strategic approach to spending on beauty and wellness products, according to a Revolut survey conducted by market research company Dynata. The findings indicate a clear shift in how individuals manage their personal care budget, with spending increasingly treated as a planned financial category rather than an impulsive […]

27.04.2026 07:00
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Apple’s post-Cook future hinges on whether Ternus can ignite AI growth
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Apple’s post-Cook future hinges on whether Ternus can ignite AI growth

Apple’s leadership change is the start of a new phase for the iPhone maker, in which the focus will be on whether its deep hardware heritage can be successfully ​fused with AI to sustain growth in a fast-evolving tech landscape, Wall Street analysts ‌said. Apple faces mounting AI‑driven competition and pressure from the Trump administration […]

27.04.2026 06:30
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OpenAI leans on global consultancies to expand Codex use in large companies
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OpenAI leans on global consultancies to expand Codex use in large companies

OpenAI has announced that it is expanding partnerships with major global consulting firms to speed up enterprise adoption of its ​Codex artificial intelligence tools, as competition in the ‌rapidly evolving AI market intensifies. It is also launching Codex Labs, which will place OpenAI specialists directly inside customer organizations to ​help integrate the technology into existing […]

27.04.2026 06:00
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Chelsea reach FA Cup final with 1-0 win over Leeds
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Chelsea reach FA Cup final with 1-0 win over Leeds

Crisis-hit Chelsea beat Leeds United 1-0 at Wembley on Sunday to reach the FA Cup final, a first-half goal from Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez earning them a clash with Manchester City in the showpiece match next month. Fernandez slipped between defenders to nod home a cross from Portugal winger Pedro Neto in the 23rd minute […]

26.04.2026 19:19
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Trump says shooting underscores need for ‘secure ballroom’
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Trump says shooting underscores need for ‘secure ballroom’

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner reinforced the need for a fully secured reception space within the White House complex. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said “what happened last night is exactly why” presidents and security agencies have long called for “a large, […]

26.04.2026 17:45
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Abbas’ loyalists win Palestine local elections, including in Gaza
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Abbas’ loyalists win Palestine local elections, including in Gaza

Loyalists of President Mahmoud Abbas won most races in Palestinian municipal elections, officials said on Sunday, in a vote that included a Gaza Strip city for the first time in nearly two decades. The ballot, held on Saturday, marked the first elections of any kind in Gaza since 2006 and the first Palestinian vote since […]

26.04.2026 17:25
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Ustel accuses EU of ‘biased’ stance on Cyprus after informal summit
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Ustel accuses EU of ‘biased’ stance on Cyprus after informal summit

The informal EU council summit reflected a “biased and unfair” approach to the Cyprus problem, the north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel claimed on Sunday, criticising the bloc’s position on regional developments and security cooperation. In a statement, Ustel said the European Union had maintained the same stance “for years”, linking his criticism to recent initiatives […]

26.04.2026 16:58
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Trump “was likely target of shooting at White House Correspondents’ dinner”
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Trump “was likely target of shooting at White House Correspondents’ dinner”

President Donald Trump and senior officials in his administration were likely targets of a suspect who opened fire on a security agent during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Sunday. The suspect fired a shotgun at a Secret Service agent at a checkpoint inside the Washington […]

26.04.2026 16:24
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