Atletico survive Barca scare as PSG cruise into Champions League semis
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Atletico survive Barca scare as PSG cruise into Champions League semis

Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain booked their places in the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday after two dramatically different nights across Europe — one defined by survival, the other by control. At the Metropolitano, Atletico reached their first semi-final in nine years by edging past Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate, despite suffering a tense 2-1 home […]

15.04.2026 02:42
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Body Found in Remote Akamas Coastal Area

Body Found in Remote Akamas Coastal Area

Police are investigating after a human body was discovered in a remote and rugged coastal area of the Akamas peninsula. A 48‑year‑old fisherman spotted the remains at around 5:45 a.m. along the shoreline in the Tzionia area. The body was found about three meters from the water and was in an advanced state of decomposition. […]

15.04.2026 00:45
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US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade
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US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade

Talks to end the Iran war could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, after the collapse of weekend negotiations prompted Washington to impose a blockade on Iranian ports. Gulf, Pakistani and Iranian officials also said negotiating teams from the US and Iran could return to Pakistan […]

14.04.2026 22:29
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Police Report 17 Drunk‑Driving Cases in Overnight Targeted Operations

Police Report 17 Drunk‑Driving Cases in Overnight Targeted Operations

Police carried out targeted preventive operations across Cyprus overnight, conducting patrols in key urban areas to deter serious crime, maintain public order and strengthen the sense of security. Two people were arrested during the checks. In Paphos, one person was detained after being found driving without a valid license and with outstanding fine warrants. In […]

14.04.2026 22:00
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Tatar’s lawsuit against newspaper thrown out by court
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Tatar’s lawsuit against newspaper thrown out by court

Former Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar’s defamation lawsuit against newspaper Yeniduzen was rejected by a court in northern Nicosia on Tuesday, with the court finding that the newspaper had acted within its rights to freedom of expression. Chief justice Serife Katip read the decision, referring to the Council of Europe’s committee of ministers, which had […]

14.04.2026 21:11
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Police preparing case against ‘Sandy’ – reports
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Police preparing case against ‘Sandy’ – reports

The police are preparing a criminal case against the woman at the centre of accusations made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis, according to reports on Tuesday. Newspaper Politis reported that the woman, who is known only as ‘Sandy’, could be charged with a total of six offences, including the preparation, possession, and circulation of forged documents, […]

14.04.2026 21:07
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Dark comedy show in English tours the island
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Dark comedy show in English tours the island

A Cypriot and a Romanian are bringing their darkest thoughts to the island, embarking on what they call “a dark comedy show” tour. Giorgos Kyriakou and Bianca Lala are getting ready to take the stage in Larnaca, Limassol and both sides of Nicosia, presenting their Bianca and the Beast stand-up act. “Giorgos’ comedy is like […]

14.04.2026 19:42
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Golden visas set to be discussed by parliament
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Golden visas set to be discussed by parliament

A parliamentary committee will on Wednesday convene extraordinarily to discuss a bill aiming to tighten up the rules regarding the granting of so-called ‘golden visas’. The legislative proposal, put forward by opposition Akel, is being fast-tracked with a view to taking it to the House plenum before parliament dissolves ahead of the parliamentary elections this […]

14.04.2026 19:32
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Strategic trade routes become arenas for global state rivalry
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Strategic trade routes become arenas for global state rivalry

A legal battle over control of two ports at the Panama Canal and the unchallenged passage of a US-sanctioned Chinese-linked tanker through the Strait of Hormuz have thrown shipping deeper into the centre of geopolitical confrontation, emphasising how strategic trade routes are increasingly becoming arenas of state rivalry rather than purely commercial activity. In Panama, […]

14.04.2026 18:32
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Infected livestock units rise to 75 amid buffer zone dispute
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Infected livestock units rise to 75 amid buffer zone dispute

The number of livestock units in farming areas of Nicosia and Larnaca infected with foot and mouth disease (FMD) has risen to 75, the Veterinary Services said on Tuesday, amid a parallel dispute over access to facilities in the Pergamos/ Pyla area. The Veterinary Services said that although farmers of livestock units in Pergamos have […]

14.04.2026 18:04
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Trump turns on Meloni, says he is ‘shocked’ by Italian leader
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Trump turns on Meloni, says he is ‘shocked’ by Italian leader

U.S. President Donald Trump told an Italian newspaper on Tuesday he was “shocked” by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and had expected her to be more courageous, delivering a blunt public rebuke to one of his closest European allies. Meloni had been a vociferous supporter of Trump, but she has criticised his decision to go to […]

14.04.2026 17:59
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Action promised over ‘cyber-attacks’ on Turkish Cypriot journalists, politicians
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Action promised over ‘cyber-attacks’ on Turkish Cypriot journalists, politicians

Action will be taken after numerous journalists, news outlets and politicians complained that they had fallen victim to “cyber-attacks” in recent days, Turkish Cypriot telecommunications department chairman Tayfun Aydinli promised on Tuesday. Multiple news outlets and journalists have had their social media accounts locked and posts taken down since the weekend, but Aydinli told the […]

14.04.2026 17:52
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Invites sent to European leaders for Cyprus summit
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Invites sent to European leaders for Cyprus summit

Invites were sent on Tuesday to leaders of the European Union’s 27 member states to attend a summit in Cyprus later this month. The invites were sent by European Council President Antonio Costa, who said that the meeting will also be attended by “key regional partners”, who will be present to discuss “the situation in […]

14.04.2026 17:43
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Banking union progress key to competitiveness, ECB says
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Banking union progress key to competitiveness, ECB says

The European Central Bank (ECB) on Tuesday published proposals aimed at making banks and the financial infrastructure in which they operate better able to support the economy. The proposals, endorsed by all euro area central banks, form part of the ECB Governing Council’s response to the European Commission’s consultation on the competitiveness of the EU […]

14.04.2026 16:39
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Rising fuel prices from Iran conflict dampen British household spending
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Rising fuel prices from Iran conflict dampen British household spending

Surging fuel prices caused by the conflict in Iran weighed on British consumers last month, dampening household spending as travel plans ​were shelved, surveys showed on Tuesday. Barclays said consumer morale remained ‌resilient despite falling confidence in the economic outlook. A separate survey from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) showed a boost in retail sales […]

14.04.2026 16:35
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Orban’s defeat topples a pillar of Europe’s far right, prompts scrutiny of MAGA links
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Orban’s defeat topples a pillar of Europe’s far right, prompts scrutiny of MAGA links

Europe’s far right has lost one of its biggest champions with the defeat of Hungary’s nationalist leader Viktor Orban in Sunday’s election. Orban’s government provided a blueprint for right-wing populist and illiberal politicians, earning plaudits from the likes of U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. In his 16 years in office, he […]

14.04.2026 16:05
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What a truly restorative holiday actually requires
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What a truly restorative holiday actually requires

The problem with how most holidays are built The standard holiday is structured around consumption. Places to visit, restaurants to try, things to see. It is an itinerary of inputs, and a busy one tends to feel like a successful one — you did a lot, you covered the ground, you came back with photographs […]

14.04.2026 16:03
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Man arrested in Larnaca on suspicion of attempted murder
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Man arrested in Larnaca on suspicion of attempted murder

A 21-year-old Larnaca man was remanded in custody on Tuesday on suspicion of attempted murder for allegedly using his car to hit another man outside a nightclub. Police said the incident happened at around 3am on Monday, involving the suspect and his partner’s former boyfriend. The men had been in the nightclub when an argument […]

14.04.2026 15:54
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Merz and Zelenskiy sign drone and defence cooperation accords
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Merz and Zelenskiy sign drone and defence cooperation accords

Germany and Ukraine agreed defence cooperation plans on Tuesday including a deal on drone production that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said could become one of the largest of its kind in Europe. The accords, signed during a visit to Berlin by Zelenskiy and Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, underline the growing stature of Ukraine’s defence industry […]

14.04.2026 15:51
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Drousiotis: Christodoulides acted as a ‘fixer’ for Rosicrucian brotherhood
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Drousiotis: Christodoulides acted as a ‘fixer’ for Rosicrucian brotherhood

Journalist and Volt parliamentary candidate Makarios Drousiotis on Tuesday linked President Nikos Christodoulides to a network he describes as the ‘Rosicrucian brotherhood’, claiming he acted as a fixer for late banker Andreas Vgenopoulos and the handling of banking related investigations. He also questioned the integrity of police handling of corruption allegations and reiterated claims of […]

14.04.2026 15:42
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