Archbishop signals blessing for university’s Faneromeni move
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Archbishop signals blessing for university’s Faneromeni move

A breakthrough appears imminent in the University of Cyprus’ efforts to acquire the sought-after Faneromeni school building in Nicosia’s old city. According to local media sources, Archbishop Georgios has indicated his support for relocating the university’s department of archaeology to the historic former school. The archbishop confirmed that he is prepared to give his approval, […]

31.01.2026 12:10
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Mumbai’s iconic street snack
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Mumbai’s iconic street snack

Vada pav is a vegetarian fast-food dish that originated in the Indian state of Maharashtra and is now one of the most widely-consumed street foods in Mumbai. It consists of a deep-fried potato dumpling placed inside a soft bread roll, or pav, which is sliced almost in half through the middle. The filling is typically […]

31.01.2026 12:00
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Missing permit raises questions over Lakkotrypis’ post-ministerial roles
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Missing permit raises questions over Lakkotrypis’ post-ministerial roles

A confidential document has cast new doubt on the effectiveness of Cyprus’ oversight system for former ministers entering the private sector, after revealing that an authorisation granted to former energy minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis does not appear in Parliament’s records. According to local media sources, the document confirms that Lakkotrypis received approval in July 2021 from […]

31.01.2026 11:55
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Italian haute couture ’emperor’ painted fashion red
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Italian haute couture ’emperor’ painted fashion red

By Giulia Segreti It was a mix of carmine and scarlet, with a hint of orange – a new hue, inspired by an elderly woman at Barcelona’s opera house, whose elegance struck a young Valentino Garavani. The colour, introduced to the fashion world several years later, in 1959, with a strapless cocktail dress of draped […]

31.01.2026 11:53
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EU nuclear power generation rises for second year as France leads growth
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EU nuclear power generation rises for second year as France leads growth

Nuclear power generation across the European Union experienced a significant rebound during 2024 as twelve member states produced a combined 649,524 gigawatt hours of electricity, according Eurostat. This output represents an increase of 4.8 per cent compared with 2023, marking the second consecutive year of growth following a sharp downturn in 2022 when production dipped […]

31.01.2026 11:30
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US Justice releases massive ‘final’ cache of Epstein files
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US Justice releases massive ‘final’ cache of Epstein files

The U.S. Justice Department on Friday published millions of new files related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including emails that showed Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump’s commerce secretary, apparently visited Epstein’s private island for lunch years after he claimed to have cut off ties. In another set of emails, billionaire and former Trump […]

31.01.2026 11:09
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Iran president says Trump, Netanyahu, Europe stirred tensions in protests
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Iran president says Trump, Netanyahu, Europe stirred tensions in protests

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that US, Israeli and European leaders had exploited Iran’s economic problems, incited unrest and provided people with the means to “tear the nation apart” in recent protests. The two-week long nationwide protests, which began in late December over an economic crisis marked by soaring inflation and rising living […]

31.01.2026 10:58
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European Parliament receives formal complaint over Fidias’ remarks
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European Parliament receives formal complaint over Fidias’ remarks

A formal complaint against Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou over derogatory remarks referring to those with intellectual disabilities has reached the European Parliament and is now under further examination. The complaint concerns Panayiotou’s use of the term “loonies” (pelloi) during a podcast episode in which he discussed Paralympic swimming classifications, specifically the S14 category for athletes […]

31.01.2026 10:48
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Catherine O’Hara, star of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Home Alone,’ dead at 71
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Catherine O’Hara, star of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Home Alone,’ dead at 71

Catherine O’Hara, the shape‑shifting Canadian comic actor whose characters ranged from the deliriously theatrical Moira Rose in “Schitt’s Creek” to the frantic mother in “Home Alone,” has died at 71 — prompting an outpouring of tributes led by her co-star Macaulay Culkin and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. A representative from the office of her manager […]

31.01.2026 10:48
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Nicosia welcomes renewal of Unficyp mandate
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Nicosia welcomes renewal of Unficyp mandate

The government has welcomed the United Nations Security Council’s decision to renew the mandate of the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp) until January 31, 2027, reaffirming its support for renewed negotiations aimed at a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem. In a statement issued on Saturday, the foreign ministry said the continued presence of […]

31.01.2026 10:40
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Freedom Finance brings global AI thinker to Cyprus for rare fireside chat
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Freedom Finance brings global AI thinker to Cyprus for rare fireside chat

Freedom Finance this week hosted a fireside chat at their Limassol offices featuring Daniil Liberman alongside Freedom Holding CEO Timur Turlov, bringing global debates around artificial intelligence, computing power and decentralisation directly to the island. The event placed Cyprus at the centre of a conversation that has become increasingly influential worldwide, as governments, technology firms […]

31.01.2026 10:30
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Expect a cloudy, rainy and dusty weekend
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Expect a cloudy, rainy and dusty weekend

Saturday will see cloudy and unsettled, with rain likely in several areas and dust remaining in the air until Monday, according to the met office. Skies are expected to stay mainly cloudy throughout Saturday, with periods of local rain and a strong chance of isolated thunderstorms, particularly during the afternoon. Dusty conditions will continue, yet […]

31.01.2026 10:24
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Unplug and enjoy a phone-free retreat for real connection
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Unplug and enjoy a phone-free retreat for real connection

How often do you unplug? Leave your phone behind and enjoy time like it is the 90s? Probably, not often enough, as we become more and more addicted to our screens. With everything going digital, from gym apps and painting software to social hubs and group messaging, almost everything we do requires us to spend […]

31.01.2026 10:00
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Man arrested over fatal work accident
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Man arrested over fatal work accident

A 51-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal work accident on Friday in Kofinou, in which Finis Alexandru, 55, from Romania, lost his life. The work accident occurred around 3pm on Friday in a rural area of Kofinou. The 51-year-old man was unloading cement weights weighing 2-3 tons each, using a crane […]

31.01.2026 09:33
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Cyprus economic uncertainty indicator falls for fourth straight month
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Cyprus economic uncertainty indicator falls for fourth straight month

The Economic Sentiment Indicator in Cyprus fell by 0.2 points during January, reflecting weaker business confidence in several sectors, according to an Economic Tendency Survey compiled and published by the Economics Research Centre of the University of Cyprus (CypERC). The centre said the marginal decline in the indicator was driven by weaker business sentiment in […]

31.01.2026 09:30
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Thousands demonstrate in Minnesota and across US to protest ICE
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Thousands demonstrate in Minnesota and across US to protest ICE

Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Minneapolis and students across the United States staged walkouts on Friday to demand the withdrawal of federal immigration agents from Minnesota following the fatal shootings of two US citizens. Students and teachers abandoned classes from California to New York on a national day of protest, which came […]

31.01.2026 09:18
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UN Security Council renews Unficyp’s mandate
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UN Security Council renews Unficyp’s mandate

The United Nations Security Council on Friday adopted the resolution renewing the mandate of the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp) for one more year, until January 31, 2027. There were 13 votes in favour and two abstentions by Pakistan and Somalia. The resolution reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to a comprehensive and just solution to the Cyprus problem, noting that […]

31.01.2026 09:06
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EU’s LNG exposure to the US and associated risks
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EU’s LNG exposure to the US and associated risks

Forecasts published last week show that by 2030 the EU could be reliant on the US for 80 per cent of its LNG imports (Figure 1). That could mean about 40 per cent of all EU gas and LNG imports coming from the US by then, which would be at a level similar to the […]

31.01.2026 08:30
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EU spacecraft exports reach €2.2 billion as trade recovers
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EU spacecraft exports reach €2.2 billion as trade recovers

The European Union recorded €2.2 billion in exports of spacecraft and space transport services in 2023, while imports from outside the bloc reached €628 million, according to the latest FIGARO international trade data. Exports of these high-technology manufactured products to non-EU countries previously peaked at €3.7 billion in 2012 before experiencing a decline to €1.5 […]

31.01.2026 07:30
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Walmart and Amazon lead shift towards e-commerce driven TV platforms
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Walmart and Amazon lead shift towards e-commerce driven TV platforms

Retailers are forecast to control 47 per cent of the North American TV operating system market by 2029, a significant rise from 27 per cent in 2025, according to the latest research by market intelligence firm Omdia. This rapid shift highlights how major retailers are now prioritising e-commerce-driven retail media advertising over traditional shipment leadership, […]

31.01.2026 07:00
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