A simple blood test could change how Alzheimer’s is diagnosed
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A simple blood test could change how Alzheimer’s is diagnosed

A blood test, combined with an ultrathin material derived from graphite, could significantly advance efforts to detect Alzheimer’s disease at its very earliest stage, even before symptoms appear. By Vittoria D’Alessio Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. For millions of Europeans – and the health services that care for them – it […]

25.01.2026 13:10
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Christodoulides praises ‘wise and visionary leadership’ of Bahrain’s king
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Christodoulides praises ‘wise and visionary leadership’ of Bahrain’s king

President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday praised the “wise and visionary leadership” of the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, saying that the monarch “has established the Kingdom of Bahrain as a beacon of international cooperation, as well as interfaith dialogue and peaceful coexistence”. In a note written in the guestbook of Bahrain’s royal […]

25.01.2026 12:55
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Cyprus shipping minister to attend EU meetings and Athens MoU signing
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Cyprus shipping minister to attend EU meetings and Athens MoU signing

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis departed Cyprus on Sunday for a working visit to Brussels and Athens, covering the period from January 25 to January 30. According to an announcement by the Shipping Deputy Ministry, the visit to Brussels will take place between January 25 and January 28. The visit is linked to Cyprus assuming […]

25.01.2026 12:29
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Trump and Greenland: not a joke, but a US strategy all along
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Trump and Greenland: not a joke, but a US strategy all along

When President Trump first floated the idea of buying Greenland in 2019, the international response ranged from ridicule to satire. The notion of purchasing a vast, icy landmass from Denmark seemed like another erratic outburst.   Fast forward to 2026 and the joke is over.   What once sounded bizarre now appears geopolitically prescient. Trump may lack diplomatic finesse, […]

25.01.2026 11:38
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Ustel blames Greek Cypriots for shootings in north
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Ustel blames Greek Cypriots for shootings in north

Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel said that a recent string of shootings in the north is the fault of the Greek Cypriots. “There are attempts to portray the TRNC as an unsafe country. These claims originate from the Greek Cypriot side. The Greek Cypriot side is the one supplying weapons to young people and […]

25.01.2026 11:06
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How mythology transcends physical borders
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How mythology transcends physical borders

In her speech at the opening of the Myths and Tales of Cyprus Exhibition at the European Parliament in Strasbourg to mark the start of Cyprus’ presidency of the EU Council the Director of the Press and Information Office Aliki Stylianou explained these myths AS A first acquaintance with Cyprus, we chose to present the […]

25.01.2026 11:00
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EBA and ECB to implement fresh standards for environmental data reporting
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EBA and ECB to implement fresh standards for environmental data reporting

The Joint Bank Reporting Committee recently published its Work Programme for 2026, outlining the primary priorities and deliverables designed to harmonise the European banking sector. In parallel with this release, the committee issued a comprehensive set of recommendations for all authorities to consider during the development of ESG reporting requirements. The European Banking Authority and […]

25.01.2026 10:30
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EU to provide ‘strong political and technical support’ for Great Sea Interconnector
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EU to provide ‘strong political and technical support’ for Great Sea Interconnector

The European Commission will provide “strong political and technical support” for the Great Sea Interconnector, European Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said on Sunday. “I am personally very actively involved and continue to be in contact with my counterparts in Cyprus and Greece. I can assure you that the commission will continue to provide strong political […]

25.01.2026 10:23
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Today’s weather: Cloudy, rain possible
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Today’s weather: Cloudy, rain possible

Sunday’s weather is expected to be mostly cloudy across most of the island, with isolated rain not ruled out, and most likely to fall in mountainous areas. Temperatures will rise to 16 degrees Celsius inland, 18 degrees Celsius on the coasts, and eight degrees Celsius in the mountains. Overnight, cloud cover will persist, while fog […]

25.01.2026 10:03
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Are you laughing now, Cyprus?
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Are you laughing now, Cyprus?

‘Humour that has been shaped by centuries of upheaval’ Is Cyprus funny? The Czech Republic is! According to new international research, it ranks as the most humorous country in the world – known for its dry wit, piercing irony, and quietly subversive sense of humour. So is Greece. Ranking 6th in the world in the […]

25.01.2026 09:35
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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 January 19: Raids on betting agencies are being carried out by “undercover” agents as part of stepped-up checks by the National Betting Authority (NBA) to ensure compliance with the law, it emerged during a parliamentary discussion on the authority’s 2026 budget. Under the […]

25.01.2026 09:00
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Fight for Greenland papers over a very murky past
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Fight for Greenland papers over a very murky past

To understand the geopolitical conundrum over Greenland you need a globe of planet Earth and a summary of the judgement of the Permanent Court of International Justice in Denmark v Norway in 1931 that explains Denmark’s sovereignty over the huge island in the Arctic that was described as green to hide the fact it was […]

25.01.2026 09:00
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Cyprus extends deadline for €67.5m agricultural investment schemes
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Cyprus extends deadline for €67.5m agricultural investment schemes

The Agriculture Ministry has announced that an extension has been granted for the submission of applications regarding the Major Investment Measure and the Young Farmer Installation intervention. The decision to extend the timeframe was taken in collaboration with the Cyprus Agricultural Payments Organisation following requests submitted by primary sector stakeholders during the application preparation phase. […]

25.01.2026 08:30
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Our View: Hefty fines the only way to see households cut water use
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Our View: Hefty fines the only way to see households cut water use

Although there has been some rainfall in the last few weeks, it has been nowhere near enough to avert the water shortage crisis we have been facing for more than a year and is set to take a turn for the worse as summer approaches. Speaking on a radio show on Friday, Agriculture Minister Maria […]

25.01.2026 08:00
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Cypriot firm to list new employee shares on CSE
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Cypriot firm to list new employee shares on CSE

Cypriot technology company NETinfo announced this week that 192,310 new ordinary shares issued as free shares to staff will be admitted to trading on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE). The announcement relates to the admission to trading of new shares arising from the granting of free shares to NETinfo Plc employees, under European and Cypriot […]

25.01.2026 07:30
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Did Cyprus do right thing walking away from Board of Peace?
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Did Cyprus do right thing walking away from Board of Peace?

Nicosia this week walked back its initial enthusiasm at having been invited to US President Donald Trump’s so-called Board of Peace, perhaps coming to realise it was not the best idea to jump on the bandwagon of what looks like a exclusive members club designed to rival or even replace the United Nations system. As […]

25.01.2026 04:24
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Marmoush and Semenyo score in City’s first league win in nearly a month
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Marmoush and Semenyo score in City’s first league win in nearly a month

Goals from Omar Marmoush and Antoine Semenyo powered Manchester City to a much‑needed 2‑0 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, lifting Pep Guardiola’s men provisionally to within four points of leaders Arsenal in the Premier League title race. City’s first league win in nearly a month has them with 46 points after 23 games, […]

24.01.2026 19:16
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Analysts compare this new DeFi crypto under $0.10 to early Ripple (XRP) ahead of 2027
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Analysts compare this new DeFi crypto under $0.10 to early Ripple (XRP) ahead of 2027

XRP sits today as one of the more established assets in the cryptocurrency market. Trading around the $1.90 range, its price action reflects maturity rather than discovery. Movements tend to follow broader market cycles, liquidity conditions, and regulatory developments, not early-stage growth dynamics. That contrast has pushed analysts to revisit XRP’s early years when it […]

24.01.2026 18:10
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People of Mazotos protest against desalination plant installation
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People of Mazotos protest against desalination plant installation

A protest was held on Saturday in Mazotos by local residents against plans to install a mobile desalination plant in the area. Mazotos community leader Georgios Demetriou Paphitis said he has in his possession an independent study which recommends against a desalination plant in the area due to its protected habitats. Protesters carried banners with […]

24.01.2026 17:54
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Kombos discusses Cyprus’ role in Gaza with UAE
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Kombos discusses Cyprus’ role in Gaza with UAE

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Saturday discussed Cyprus’ role in stabilising Gaza during talks in Abu Dhabi with Nickolay Mladenov, High Representative for Gaza on the US President’s Board of Peace. In a post on X, Kombos described the meeting as “timely” and said the two held a “useful discussion” focusing on Cyprus’ active contribution […]

24.01.2026 17:31
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