Genocide and the promise of ‘never again’
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

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 […]

26.04.2026 10:00
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Tesla reports zero federal tax for 2025 despite billions in revenue
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Tesla reports zero federal tax for 2025 despite billions in revenue

When Tesla released its annual report for US regulators in January, the Texas-based automaker, led by the world’s richest man, reported a federal tax bill of zero dollars for 2025. That was nothing new. For all but one of the past 20 years, a period in which Tesla reported US revenues totaling $264 billion, the […]

26.04.2026 10:00
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Cyprus smiles
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Cyprus smiles

You smile without thinking. At the bakery. In the lift. Passing a friend on the pavement. It’s automatic. Polite. Reflexive. And in Cyprus, it’s part of our culture. We smile often, laugh a lot. It’s there in our easy banter, a stranger’s grin, a neighbour’s welcome. Smiling here isn’t a performance. It’s a habit of […]

26.04.2026 09:00
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A plea for a federal Cyprus on the Swiss model
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A plea for a federal Cyprus on the Swiss model

There is very bad turbulence all around Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean that calls for wise leadership all round to steer Cyprus in a safe direction. Switzerland managed to stay neutral during two world wars in 1914-18 and 1939-45 involving Germany, France and Italy even though its cantons were populated by German, French and Italian […]

26.04.2026 09:00
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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up
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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting April 20: State Aid Commissioner Stella Michaelidou has approved a state grant to Plug and Play Cyprus Innovation Centre to cover its operational costs, among other expenses. According to an announcement released this week, the decision, issued on April 9, concerns a state aid […]

26.04.2026 09:00
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Chelsea players are ‘united’, as focus shifts to FA Cup semi
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Chelsea players are ‘united’, as focus shifts to FA Cup semi

Chelsea interim coach Calum McFarlane said the team was not dwelling on the firing of previous manager Liam Rosenior, and instead focusing on beating Leeds United this weekend to reach the FA Cup final. McFarlane, who briefly served as Chelsea’s interim coach in January when Enzo Maresca left the role, was appointed to the position […]

26.04.2026 09:00
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US-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks
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US-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks

Hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran receded as a new week began, with talks aimed at ending the two-month conflict at a standstill and both Tehran and Washington showing little willingness to soften their terms. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi left mediator Pakistan empty-handed at the weekend, and U.S. President […]

26.04.2026 08:48
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Cashless trend deepens across Greek economy
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Cashless trend deepens across Greek economy

Visa Hellas country manager Nikos Petrakis recently highlighted the growing shift towards invisible payments, as well as how technology is reshaping everyday transactions. Speaking to Athens-Macedonian News Agency (APE-MPE), Petrakis described a payment landscape that has moved far beyond plastic money, arguing that the experience of paying for goods and services has become faster, more […]

26.04.2026 08:30
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European savings buffers may temper economic fallout from oil shock
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European savings buffers may temper economic fallout from oil shock

If a hit to household finances is what dictates the economic impact of this oil shock, then European households have more savings insulation than their US counterparts, tempering a narrative that Europe stands to suffer far more. The Iran conflict may well be winding down. But eight weeks ​of sky-high oil and gas prices, and […]

26.04.2026 08:00
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Our View: Some credit must go to Christodoulides for EU defence clause promotion
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Our View: Some credit must go to Christodoulides for EU defence clause promotion

The government staged an impressively well-organised and smoothly-run informal EU summit on Thursday and Friday. It was unaffected by protesting farmers at the Rizoelia roundabout who had threatened to block all access roads and cause maximum inconvenience to the many important guests on their way to meetings. More importantly, the presence of so many EU […]

26.04.2026 08:00
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UK job postings hit five-year low as employers turn cautious in March
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UK job postings hit five-year low as employers turn cautious in March

Britain’s employers showed signs ​of caution in March after the start of the Iran warwith a measure of hiring falling during the month and the lowest number of ‌job postings in almost five years, according to data published this week. There were signs of some stability in the jobs market in the run-up to the […]

26.04.2026 07:00
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Anthropic to offer Mythos AI access to European banks soon
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Anthropic to offer Mythos AI access to European banks soon

Anthropic plans to provide access to its Mythos AI model to European banks soon, three people familiar with the matter said, as global banks scramble to test the technology after large US banks were given ​initial access. Mythos is viewed by as posing significant challenges to the banking ​industry and its legacy technology systems, prompting […]

26.04.2026 06:00
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Cyprus’ social media ban in practice
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Cyprus’ social media ban in practice

When President Nikos Christodoulides announced last week that Cyprus is poised to implement a social media ban for children under 15, he blithely mentioned that the age verification system would be via the ‘Digital Citizen’ application, a – so far – non-mandatory digital storage for personal data. It immediately set alarm bells ringing among those […]

26.04.2026 04:24
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Palhinha scores late Tottenham goal at Wolves to end winless run
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Palhinha scores late Tottenham goal at Wolves to end winless run

Tottenham Hotspur’s Joao Palhinha scored eight minutes from time as his side claimed a first Premier League victory in 16 games with a 1-0 win against relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Saturday but they remain in the bottom three. Spurs have 34 points from 34 matches but are still 18th and in the drop […]

25.04.2026 19:46
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Site-specific dance and live music for families
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Site-specific dance and live music for families

Dance, live music and performances in the park? That is exactly what is coming up on Sunday in Nicosia’s Athalassa Park, as the Green Steps programme presents its next activity. With a focus on dance and ecological sensitivity, the programme connects children aged five to 11 with educators to encourage environmental welfare through the art […]

25.04.2026 19:17
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West Ham boost survival chances with 2-1 win over Everton
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West Ham boost survival chances with 2-1 win over Everton

West Ham United took a big step towards Premier League survival with a 2-1 win at home to Everton on Saturday, with substitute Callum Wilson’s 92nd-minute winner keeping the Hammers out of the relegation zone. After a drab first half, the game sparked into life when Jordan Pickford’s save from Taty Castellanos led to a […]

25.04.2026 19:10
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Punjab pull off record chase against Delhi despite Rahul ton
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Punjab pull off record chase against Delhi despite Rahul ton

KL Rahul hammered a sensational 152 not out and Delhi Capitals piled up what was briefly the season’s highest total, yet Punjab Kings cruised to a six-wicket victory in an Indian Premier League run-fest on Saturday. In all, 529 runs were plundered in 38.5 overs in a remarkable exhibition of T20 batting, with a combined […]

25.04.2026 18:55
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Marc Marquez wins chaotic Spanish GP sprint despite crash in rain
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Marc Marquez wins chaotic Spanish GP sprint despite crash in rain

Ducati’s Marc Marquez pulled off an unlikely victory at the Spanish Grand Prix sprint on Saturday despite crashing in treacherous conditions before swapping bikes in a race that descended into chaos as rain wreaked havoc in Jerez. Spain’s reigning MotoGP champion claimed his second sprint victory of the season, beating teammate Francesco Bagnaia for a […]

25.04.2026 17:32
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President highlights cancer prevention at Christodoula March
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President highlights cancer prevention at Christodoula March

President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday emphasised the importance of cancer prevention, treatment and support services as the annual Christodoula March began in Nicosia. The march, which supports cancer patients and their families, drew large public participation. Addressing attendees, Christodoulides said the event continues to serve as a point of unity and awareness more than five […]

25.04.2026 17:30
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