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From floods to wildfires, new ideas are helping Europe adapt to climate extremes

From wildfire-resistant landscapes in Spain to flood warning systems in Denmark, researchers are working with local communities to find, test and deploy practical ways to live with climate change – and to share what works across borders. By Bárbara Pinho Many people expect a raging wildfire to leave a blackened, lifeless landscape in its wake. […]

26.04.2026 15:30

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Cyprus settlement ‘key to regional stability’ says Von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said regional stability and prosperity in the Levant are “closely linked” to progress on the Cyprus problem. Speaking to Kathimerini in an exclusive interview on Sunday she affirmed the EU remains committed to a settlement based on United Nations Security Council resolutions, describing support for a “bizonal, bicommunal […]

26.04.2026 15:19

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Limassol to host three-day art extravaganza

The second edition of VIMA Art Fair is fast approaching. On May 15-17, The Warehouse by IT Quarter in Limassol will welcome artists, curators and galleries from around the world in addition to the general public for a three-day art extravaganza. This year, VIMA presents commercial and non-profit galleries from Cyprus and 10 other countries, […]

26.04.2026 15:15

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A behavourial scientist explains why Trump went to war

On February 11 this year, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the White House with one objective: to persuade President Trump to join Israel in a major military operation against Iran. He headed downstairs to the Situation Room and, over the next hour, laid out a four-part plan – as reconstructed in remarkable detail by Jonathan […]

26.04.2026 15:00

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Netanyahu orders IDF to strike Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli military to strike Hezbollah targets in Lebanon “with force”, according to a statement from his office issued on Sunday. The order followed exchanges of fire across the border, with Hezbollah launching rockets and drones toward northern Israel and Israeli forces south of the Litani river. Hezbollah […]

26.04.2026 14:40

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Ukraine marks 40 years since Chernobyl nuclear disaster

Ukraine is marking the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster with commemorations at the former nuclear power plant in the north of the country, alongside remembrance events in Kyiv and other cities. President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to attend a ceremony at the site of the damaged reactor. Authorities have introduced strict security measures […]

26.04.2026 14:34

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Former bishop Tychikos and priest in altercation during church service in Paphos

A physical altercation took place between a priest and former bishop Tychikos during a liturgy at the Church of Paul the apostle in Paphos. According to Phileleftheros, the former bishop entered the church and moved towards the pulpit intending to participate in the service. The officiating priest informed him he could not take part, as […]

26.04.2026 13:45

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Christodoulides condemns shooting at Washington dinner

President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday condemned the shooting incident at the White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington on Saturday night, describing it as “political violence” and expressing relief that US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and other attendees were safe. In a post on X, Christodoulides said he “strongly condemns the political violence […]

26.04.2026 13:33

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Scientists race to understand the health risks of microplastics

From city air to drinking water, microplastics are becoming impossible to avoid. EU-funded researchers are now exploring how these tiny particles interact with our bodies and assessing their long-term health impact. By Anthony King Visitors to Utrecht’s Wilhelmina Park in the summer of 2023 may have come across an unusual sight: volunteers on stationary exercise […]

26.04.2026 13:30

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Corruption report finds ‘one in three’ paid bribes in north for services

Data from a new corruption report points to a marked deterioration in governance in the north, with seven in 10 respondents describing corruption as a “very serious problem” and one in three businesspeople saying they had to pay a bribe last year to secure services. The study, prepared by academics Omer Gokcekus and Sertac Sonan […]

26.04.2026 13:04

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US-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks

Hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in the US-Israeli war with Iran faded on Sunday as efforts to revive negotiations stalled, with both Tehran and Washington showing little sign of compromise. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi returned to the Middle East after mediation talks in Pakistan, while Donald Trump cancelled a planned visit to Islamabad by […]

26.04.2026 12:30

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Who cares about the people?

In the past couple of weeks, we have witnessed the results in two European elections that will change the way the EU will be moving forward. In Hungary, the 16-year rule of Victor Orban has come to an end in a closely watched contest. The result was met with a collective sigh of relief in European capitals, which had long been frustrated by Orban’s obstruction of a unified EU stance on key issues – most notably Ukraine.   Yet the celebration of Orban’s defeat, often […]

26.04.2026 12:00

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The man who’s prepared for any emergency

Despite all the “good work done so far”, Cyprus still has a long way to go in preventing disasters, an issue that can be resolved with proper training for prevention, Savvas Savva – honoured for his service in saving lives – has told the Cyprus Mail. “You should always be on alert and prepare for […]

26.04.2026 12:00

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France to deploy forces in Cyprus under new ‘humanitarian’ defence agreement

Cyprus is set to sign an agreement in June allowing the presence of French forces on the island for humanitarian purposes, President Nikos Christodoulides said Sunday. Speaking after a memorial service in Nicosia, the president confirmed that discussions with France have moved to a formal stage, with the agreement to be concluded at ministerial level. […]

26.04.2026 11:58

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Kontides finishes eighth at Hyeres Grand Slam in season return

Cypriot sailor Pavlos Kontides secured eighth place overall at the Grand Slam of Hyeres on Sunday, marking his first major competition appearance of 2026 in the ILCA7 category. In the final day, Kontides delivered a strong performance in the opening race, finishing second, before placing seventh in the following race. The results confirmed his position […]

26.04.2026 11:11

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Man arrested over suspected arson of car in Limassol

Police confirmed on Sunday that a 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the suspected arson of a vehicle in Limassol, with investigators indicating the intended target may have been the owner’s granddaughter. The arrest was carried out under a court warrant as part of an ongoing investigation into a fire that broke out […]

26.04.2026 11:04

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Every missing Cypriot counts

The tragedy of missing persons in Cyprus is one of the island’s deepest and most enduring wounds. It is also one of the few areas where meaningful bicommunal cooperation has remarkably endured for decades amid division. That cooperation – embodied in the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) in Cyprus – rests on a simple yet powerful principle: […]

26.04.2026 11:00

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‘Trusted flaggers’ to police the web

When does social-media rage turn into hate speech? Is Eoka a terrorist organisation? Should it be legal to blame Nato expansion for the war in Ukraine? And who gets to decide? The Radiotelevision and Digital Services Authority (RTDSA) announced last month that it’s now accepting applications for ‘trusted flaggers’ of online content. Trusted flaggers (TFs) […]

26.04.2026 11:00

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Trump’s security again faces scrutiny after press dinner shooting

The shooting of a Secret Service agent on Saturday night at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner has raised fresh concerns about the security of America’s political leadership amid rising political violence. Hundreds of agents from multiple law enforcement bodies were deployed to protect the annual event, attended by President Donald Trump and senior officials. […]

26.04.2026 10:56

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Israeli attacks kill at least four Palestinians in Gaza, medics say

Israeli military attacks killed at least four Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, health officials in the enclave said. Medics said an airstrike carried out by Israel’s forces killed one person near the central village of Al-Mughraqa, while Israeli gunfire and tank shelling killed two others near Gaza City. In another incident, Israeli forces shot and […]

26.04.2026 10:52

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Woman rescued after car overturns in Moniatis crash

A woman was rescued after becoming trapped in a vehicle following a traffic accident early on Sunday in Moniatis. The incident occurred shortly before 1am when emergency services were called to the scene. According to fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis, “a private vehicle veered off course and, after colliding with a small parapet of a […]

26.04.2026 10:37

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Police make 12 arrests in overnight crackdown

Police confirmed on Sunday that 12 people were arrested during a series of coordinated overnight operations nationwide. The arrests were made for a range of offences including attempted arson, assault causing serious bodily harm, drink driving and illegal residence. Officers stopped 947 vehicles and inspected 1,225 drivers and passengers during the night. Traffic enforcement featured […]

26.04.2026 10:32

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Showers and storms expected across Cyprus as dust clears by Monday

Cyprus will see unsettled weather on Sunday with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms expected across parts of the island, while light dust in the atmosphere is forecast to gradually clear by tomorrow. Cloud cover will increase at intervals, bringing localised rain and the possibility of storms, particularly later in the day. Temperatures are expected to […]

26.04.2026 10:22

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Genocide and the promise of ‘never again’

April 24 is not simply a date. It marks a beginning and a warning.  In 1915, in the final years of the Ottoman Empire, Armenian intellectuals and community leaders were arrested in Constantinople. It was the opening act. What followed was the Armenian Genocide: a systematic campaign of deportation, death marches, starvation and mass killing that […]

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