Italy probes 80-year-old over alleged Sarajevo ‘sniper tourism’

Milan prosecutors have placed an elderly Italian man under investigation as part of an investigation into alleged “sniper tourism” in Sarajevo in the 1990s, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday. The sources said the man, the first individual to be identified in the inquiry that began last year, is an […]

Israeli strikes kill 24 in Gaza

Israeli tank shelling and airstrikes killed 24 Palestinians including seven children in Gaza on Wednesday, health officials said, the latest violence to undermine the nearly four-month-old ceasefire in the enclave. Among the dead was a medic who rushed to help victims of a strike in the southern city of Khan Younis and was then killed […]

Europe’s anti-money laundering body set to be fully operational in 2028

The European Union’s new agency formed to fight dirty money said on Wednesday it was on track to be fully operational in 2028, as it set out its plan to tackle emerging illicit finance risks including crypto and “novel payment channels”. The Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) is being established in Frankfurt, creating the first Europe-wide […]

French President Emmanuel Macron’s most senior diplomat was in Moscow on Tuesday to hold talks with Russian officials, said a source who was aware of the meeting and two diplomatic sources. The first source said Emmanuel Bonne, who has been at the helm of Macron’s diplomatic cell since 2019, had met officials at the Kremlin. […]

Paphos continues business as usual amid mayor allegations

The municipality of Paphos continues its regular operations without interruptions, deputy mayor Angelos Onisiforou assured on Wednesday. He expressed his optimism that together with the municipal council, measures to benefit the city could be implemented in a spirit of cooperation. While expressing his trust in the judiciary system as “the only ones competent to investigate […]

Deputy mayor alleges nepotism and illegal voting in Polis municipality

Serious allegations of nepotism and unlawful procedures have been raised over recent recruitment decisions at Polis Chrysochous municipality, with Kritou Terra deputy mayor, Dervis Charalambous, filing a formal complaint to the interior ministry and the auditor-general on Wednesday. Charalambous claims that the municipal council approved the appointment of several employees, including four whose fathers serve […]

Hungarian court jails left-wing German activist for 8 years for assault

A German citizen was sentenced to eight years in prison by a Hungarian court on Wednesday for assaulting suspected far-right sympathisers in Budapest in 2023, as part of an anti-fascist group that had gone to Hungary to counter a far-right rally. The German citizen, identified only as Maja T., was arrested in Berlin in December […]

Argentina club looking to lure Messi home in 2027

Argentina club Newell’s Old Boys is working on a plan to bring two-time MLS MVP Lionel Messi home next year. A team executive confirmed that it’s trying to entice Messi to return to his boyhood club for the first half of 2027. “It’s a project that goes beyond Newell’s. It involves the city of Rosario, […]

Trump to draw down 700 immigration agents in Minnesota, thousands remain

The Trump administration is immediately withdrawing some 700 federal immigration enforcement agents from Minnesota, although about 2,000 agents will remain on the ground, White House border czar Tom Homan announced on Wednesday. In an unprecedented surge, U.S. President Donald Trump has deployed thousands of armed immigration enforcement agents in and around Minneapolis this year to […]

Complaints made to the police about Revolut

Police have cautioned the public after complaints were made related to phone calls where perpetrators present themselves as operators working at Revolut. Such operators claim to be calling on behalf of someone else, saying that they are trying to steal money from their account, while asking them for their personal information to protect them. The […]

Father and grandmother wanted for alleged kidnapping of minor

A Russian father and grandmother of a minor are being sought on suspicion of having kidnapped the child from its mother, police said on Wednesday. According to the authorities, the 43-year-old man and his 65-year-old mother are wanted to facilitate investigations into an ongoing case of kidnapping from legal guardianship. It is alleged that the […]

A new look at the human figure

Diatopos Art Centre presents the new solo exhibition by Paris Sergiou, titled Studiolo, curated by Daphne Nikita. The opening will take place on February 13, running until March 13. Sergiou is set to present his new solo exhibition at Diatopos Art Centre in Nicosia. Titled Studiolo, the exhibition showcases the artist’s conscious return to the […]

US pushes to widen talks with Iran beyond nuclear issue

Meaningful talks between the United States and Iran will have to include Tehran’s missile arsenal and other issues, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday, as Tehran said it would only discuss its nuclear programme, not its missiles. Talks between the countries amid fears of a military confrontation have been planned for Friday, […]

Washington Post begins widespread layoffs

The Washington Post began widespread layoffs on Wednesday that will drastically shrink the size of the storied newspaper, affecting all departments, according to a recording of the call shared with Reuters. Executive Editor Matt Murray informed the staff of the cuts, which will cut across the international, editing, metro, and sports desks, and come just […]

Austria awards GRAWE’s Othmar Ederer Grand Silver Decoration of Honour

Mag. Dr Othmar Ederer, CEO of GRAWE Vermögensverwaltung, was awarded the Grand Silver Decoration of Honour for services rendered to the Republic of Austria. The distinction was conferred by Federal Minister Dr Markus Marterbauer on the occasion of Dr Ederer’s 75th birthday, and presented by State Secretary Barbara Eibinger-Miedl. The celebration for Dr Ederer’s birthday […]

Top 3 cryptos loved by high-growth investors in 2026

As 2026 progresses, high-growth investors are narrowing in on a short list of assets that balance market credibility with upside potential. Solana (SOL) and Binance Coin (BNB) continue to attract capital due to their strong ecosystems, deep liquidity, and proven use cases across DeFi and Web3. However, with both already commanding large market capitalizations, their […]

HIO announces changes to drug prices

The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) on Wednesday announced that it has proceeded with its annual adjustment of medication prices, resulting in changes to 291 medications, most of which have increased in price. “Due to the price update, changes are observed in [the] contribution II of certain medicines reimbursed by the General Health Insurance and thus, […]

Government accused of delaying special education reform

The House education committee on Wednesday met with members of disability organisations to discuss new legislation for special education, harshly criticising the government over its alleged inaction. “We need political will, not only from the executive branch, but also from the political parties and the House of Representatives, which is jointly responsible, to try to […]

XM’s CSR efforts show steady investment in wellbeing of Cyprus society

XM, with over 15 years of a strong international presence in online investment services, has established itself not only for its reliability and innovation but also for its consistent, tangible, and measurable commitment to society. Corporate Social Responsibility is an integral part of XM’s strategy, which systematically invests in people and communities, both in Cyprus […]

Starmer expresses regret over Mandelson, says ex-ambassador ‘lied repeatedly’

Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed regret on Wednesday for appointing Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington, saying the Labour veteran had created a “litany of deceit” about his ties to U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer gave way to a demand by the opposition Conservative Party that the government publish information on how Mandelson […]

House speaker lambasts police handling over Phedonos case

Disy president and House speaker Annita Demetriou said on Wednesday that her party would act “ruthlessly” if allegations against Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos are substantiated, while expressing sharp dissatisfaction with what she called a lack of clarity from police over the scope of their investigations. Taking on Omega TV, Demetriou stressed that despite the seriousness […]

Osak centres personal stories on World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day is a reminder of people, not just statistics, as behind every diagnosis lies a life that changes, a family that is tested and a daily routine that needs support, said Osak’s cancer committee chair Antonis Tryfonos. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Tryfonos underlined the decisive role of the mass media […]

Only the Cypriots can solve the Cyprus problem says Russian ambassador

Only the island’s residents and their authorised representatives can solve the Cyprus problem, with the help of the UN, Russian ambassador in Nicosia Murat Zyazikov told a Tass reporter, pointing out that the United Nations acknowledge this. “This is one of the difficult tasks the UN has been facing for many years,” Zyazikov said, according […]

Ukraine, Russia begin second round of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators began a second round of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, seeking to advance efforts to end Europe’s biggest conflict since World War Two as fighting raged on. The two-day trilateral meetings come after Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia had exploited a U.S.-backed energy truce last week to stockpile […]