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Astronomers get the best look yet at the surface of an exoplanet

Astronomers have gotten their clearest look yet at the surface of an exoplanet – a planet beyond our solar system – ​thanks to NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Webb gathered data on a rocky exoplanet with a diameter about 30 per cent larger than Earth that indicates it is a desolate ‌and airless world whose […]

17.05.2026 14:10

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Trozena and the man who bought a village

On Friday I drove the road I know so well but this time with a different destination in mind, Trozena. Taking the small winding roads, I passed through the wine villages of Limassol and descended into what can only be described as heaven on earth. Admittedly, at first glance, Trozena does not seem like much. […]

17.05.2026 13:38

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Trump-backed faith event features conservative Christians as critics decry blurring of church-state lines

A Trump administration-backed celebration of U.S. religious heritage on Sunday is highlighting conservative Christian leaders’ ties to the president as critics say the gathering does not reflect the country’s diverse faith landscape. The nine-hour program, called “Rededicate 250: National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving,” mostly features speakers from two Christian traditions — evangelical Christianity […]

17.05.2026 13:13

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Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it

By Gavin Jones Demagogues have a tendency to appear, thrive and seduce the public with their populist messages which tend to focus at most on two or three major topics. Add into the mix electoral despair and frustration and a perfect storm of irrationality and illogicality can take hold. These individuals are like shooting stars […]

17.05.2026 13:03

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Driver rescued after vehicle crashes into ditch near Kofinou exit

A driver was rescued by the fire brigade on Saturday evening after his vehicle veered off the road and ended up in a ditch near the Kofinou exit on the Larnaca-Kofinou highway. Fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said the incident was reported at around 4.44pm. According to Kettis, the automobile left the road and came […]

17.05.2026 12:59

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AI joins the quest to find new treatments for rare diseases

Rare neuromuscular diseases often lack treatments because developing targeted drugs is slow, costly and risky for companies. A new approach using AI and stem cell models could finally shift the balance. By Tom Cassauwers Belgian AI company Kantify was doing business as usual until a cancer diagnosis forced the team to rethink their direction. “We […]

17.05.2026 11:40

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Brazen dolphins are not a fisherman’s friend

Dolphins – cute, clever dolphins, the tourist’s friend – are actually a menace, according to fishermen. “This is an SOS,” says Antonis Zampas, a fisherman in the Famagusta district, describing how increasingly brazen and (he claims) more numerous dolphins are causing such destruction that he – and many of his colleagues – may be forced […]

17.05.2026 11:36

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The prosperity paradox

The perception that numbers point to prosperity but citizens suffer is widespread. A typical example is the Democratic Party’s loss in the 2024 US elections, despite the generally satisfactory state of the economy. Similar phenomena are observed in other developed economies, including Cyprus. One explanation is that while macroeconomic analysis focuses on changes over time, […]

17.05.2026 11:29

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Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as new manager

Xabi Alonso will take over as Chelsea’s new manager, the Premier League club said on Sunday, with the Spaniard signing a four-year deal beginning on July 1. The former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen manager becomes the fifth permanent appointment under Chelsea’s BlueCo ownership, following Graham Potter, Mauricio Pochettino, Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior. It […]

17.05.2026 11:25

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Meloni postpones Cyprus visit after Modena incident

The planned visit to Cyprus by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday has been postponed following an incident in the Italian city of Modena which left at least eight people injured, four of whom are in serious condition. According to an official announcement, Meloni is returning urgently to Italy and will travel to Modena […]

17.05.2026 11:19

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Four vehicles damaged in Pallouriotissa fire

A fire broke out on Saturday afternoon involving four parked vehicles in Pallouriotissa, the fire brigade said. According to fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis, two of the vehicles suffered extensive damage, while the other two were less severely affected. Three fire engines responded to the incident. The cause of the fire is being investigated in […]

17.05.2026 11:04

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Cyprus startup targets gap in cognitive rehabilitation

A Cyprus-based digital health startup is advancing cognitive rehabilitation through a new platform, aiming to address gaps in awareness and access to treatment across the healthcare system. The initiative centres on CAT-BRAIN, a digital cognitive rehabilitation platform developed by a multidisciplinary Cypriot research and innovation team, combining decades of neuroscience research with practical clinical application. […]

17.05.2026 11:00

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Endless roadworks are making Nicosia unliveable

Again , you have written an editorial close to the heart of the population ‘Endless roadworks are making Nicosia unliveable’ (Our View, Sunday Mail May 11). I imagine the same could be said of elsewhere in Cyprus. I take my granddaughter to school every morning and the road works have added a good 10 minutes, […]

17.05.2026 11:00

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Ukraine drones kill four in Russia, Moscow faces biggest attack in over a year

At least four people were killed in a major Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions, including Moscow, which faced its largest assault in more than a year. Three people died in the Moscow region and one in the Belgorod region, authorities said on Sunday. Moscow regional Governor Andrei Vorobyov said a woman was killed when […]

17.05.2026 10:58

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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern

The World Health Organization on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a “public health emergency of international concern”, posing risks to neighbouring countries. The WHO said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency but that countries sharing land borders […]

17.05.2026 10:52

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Four arrested in overnight police operations

Four people were arrested on Saturday night during police operations carried out across Cyprus, police said on Sunday. According to the police, officers stopped and checked 582 drivers and 169 passengers during the overnight operations. Police also carried out inspections at 54 premises, resulting in 18 reports. A total of 270 traffic violations were recorded […]

17.05.2026 10:46

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Ronda Rousey re-retires after 17-second submission defeat of Gina Carano

Netflix’s MMA debut was capped off with a high-stakes women’s legacy fight, as inaugural UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey made her return to the sport opposite Gina Carano — with Rousey winning with her signature armbar only 17 seconds into the featherweight fight at Inglewood, Calif., at Most Valuable Promotions’ first MMA event. An immediate […]

17.05.2026 10:30

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Social media ad revenue set to hit $640 billion by 2030

Global social media advertising revenue is projected to reach $640 billion by the end of 2030, according to the inaugural Social Media Advertising Market Landscape 2026 report published by industry analysts at Omdia. The research indicates that this sector will expand at a compound annual growth rate of 12 per cent over the next five […]

17.05.2026 10:30

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UK remains top export destination for European farmers

The European Union achieved a €24.7 billion surplus in the trade of agricultural products during the year 2025, according to a report from Eurostat. Specifically, the bloc exported goods worth €238.2 billion while importing products valued at €213.5 billion over the course of the year. When compared with the previous year, agricultural exports grew by […]

17.05.2026 10:00

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Aradippou to build new €4m solar farm

In principle it is good to hear about the new projects and also a new solar farm in Aradippou. However, already there is too much solar energy in the net and to balance that, households who have invested in solar are being “rippled” very regularly such that their installations cannot produce and feed power during […]

17.05.2026 10:00

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Selling Cyprus

Somewhere in Britain, right now, there’s a 40-something woman looking at Cyprus. She’s sitting at her laptop in Lincolnshire, or London, or Leeds. It’s raining outside, and she’s counting down to the annual family holiday. This summer, she’s plumped for Paphos. Because last year, in Marbella, the kids were bored out of their minds by […]

17.05.2026 09:00

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The most turbulent of weeks for Starmer

British prime minister Keir Starmer was busy last week writing the king’s speech for the state opening of Parliament in between fending off “the slings and arrows of outrageous” scheming and plotting by members of his party in and out of Parliament. The king’s speech is the government’s legislative programme for the parliamentary year written […]

17.05.2026 09:00

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Cyprus’ new personal taxation regime

The Cypriot tax landscape has undergone a significant recalibration following the entry into force of a broad package of fiscal reforms, effective as from the January 1, 2026. Although a considerable part of the legislative focus has centred on corporate-related matters, the amendments introduced in the area of personal taxation are also noteworthy, particularly for […]

17.05.2026 09:00

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A one-way solution to traffic congestion and fatalities

Many European cities have successfully addressed chronic traffic congestion through the strategic introduction of one-way street systems along their main urban road networks. Under a one-way traffic system, vehicles move in a single direction, significantly reducing the number of crossing conflicts at intersections and allowing for the removal or simplification of many existing traffic lights. […]

17.05.2026 09:00

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