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Rejuvenated Manchester United out to halt Arsenal’s title charge

Arsenal versus Manchester United is a fixture that has lost its lustre since the days when they were scrapping for Premier League titles with such ferocity that clashes between the sides inevitably reached boiling point. They shared out the title between them for nine seasons between 1996 and 2004, with Alex Ferguson’s United taking six […]

24.01.2026 08:00

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CTC board to approve 2024 financial results

The Cyprus Trading Corporation announced this week that its board of directors will convene at the end of the month to finalise key financial results. Specifically, in an announcement on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE), the company said that it “wishes to inform its shareholders and the investing public that the board will meet on […]

24.01.2026 07:00

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Saudi’s Humain secures up to $1.2 bln to expand AI infrastructure

Saudi Arabia’s National Infrastructure Fund and Humain, the kingdom’s artificial intelligence company, announced a financing agreement of up to $1.2 billion this week to support the expansion of AI and digital infrastructure in the country. The agreement outlines non-binding financing terms for the development of up to 250 megawatts of AI data centre capacity to […]

24.01.2026 06:40

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Gates and OpenAI team up for AI health push in African countries

The Gates Foundation and OpenAI are setting up a $50 million partnership to help African countries use artificial intelligence to improve their health systems. The partnership, called Horizon1000, plans to work with African leaders to work out how best to use the technology, starting with Rwanda. “In poorer countries with enormous health worker shortages and […]

24.01.2026 06:00

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Cyprus ‘could take decisive step’ towards Schengen in spring

Cyprus “could take a decisive step” towards joining Europe’s open-border Schengen zone as soon as this spring, European Internal Affairs Commissioner Magnus Brunner said on Friday. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, he said that the European Commission is expected to adopt its “special evaluation report” regarding Cypriot membership of the Schengen zone in the […]

24.01.2026 04:24

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Our View: Transparency claims that don’t add up

The controversy surrounding the independent social support body will not go away for as long as the government pretends not to understand what the issue is. The matter was discussed at two different House committee meetings in the last few days, but the government stuck to its indefensible position that there was full transparency in […]

24.01.2026 04:20

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Starmer calls Trump’s remarks on allies in Afghanistan ‘frankly appalling’

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called US President Donald Trump’s comments about European troops staying off the front lines in Afghanistan insulting and appalling, joining a chorus of criticism from other European officials and veterans. “I consider President Trump’s remarks to be insulting and frankly appalling, and I’m not surprised they’ve caused such hurt for […]

23.01.2026 22:44

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Cyprus and United Arab Emirates sign MoU on energy cooperation

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos paid a visit to Abu Dhabi on Friday, where he signed a memorandum of understanding on energy cooperation with the UAE’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. “The Memorandum establishes a long-term and structured framework for cooperation across the entire energy chain, creating conditions for the development of joint […]

23.01.2026 22:41

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Somaliland’s President pitches business deals at Davos dinner with Eric Trump

The president of Somaliland was at the World Economic Forum this week to win international recognition for and pitch investment opportunities in his breakaway region. At a closed-door dinner on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi outlined investment opportunities in Somaliland, notably its strategic deep-sea port of Berbera, which sits […]

23.01.2026 22:31

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Swiss bar owner released on bail after deadly New Year’s fire

The owner of a Swiss barthat was engulfed in a deadly New Year’s Day fire was released from detention on Friday on bail, court authorities said. Jacques Moretti and his wife Jessica are under investigation for negligent homicide and other crimes linked to the blaze that killed 40 people and injured more than 100. Many […]

23.01.2026 22:26

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UN rights body censures Iran’s ‘brutal repression’ of protests

The UN rights body condemned Iran on Friday for rights abuses and mandated an investigation into a recent crackdown on anti-government protests that killed thousands of people. “I call on the Iranian authorities to reconsider, to pull back, and to end their brutal repression,” High Commissioner Volker Turk told an emergency session of the UN […]

23.01.2026 21:47

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How Israel moved its ‘Yellow Line’ deeper into a shattered Gaza City neighbourhood

As Israel moved the blocks marking its armistice line with Hamas deeper into one Gaza neighbourhood in December, it destroyed dozens of buildings and displaced Palestinians in violation of a U.S.-backed ceasefire deal, according to satellite imagery reviewed by Reuters and resident testimony. In areas across Gaza, Israel has placed the concrete blocks meant to […]

23.01.2026 21:29

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China keeps low profile in Davos in pursuit of Western investment

China’s low-key approach in Davos this year could not have been more different to that of the United States, with some business leaders saying Beijing stands to benefit from the Trump administration’s clash with Europe over Greenland. Yet many challenges and implementation obstacles lie ahead for China if it is to become a trusted partner […]

23.01.2026 21:16

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Larnaca port workers report progress on working conditions

Agreements to upgrade the working conditions for workers at the port of Larnaca, reached with the ports authority in December, have led to notable improvements with further measures currently underway, trade unions Peo and Sek said on Friday. “Hygiene conditions in the restrooms have improved, cleaning and improvements to the weighing stations have begun, the […]

23.01.2026 21:01

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€17.4m paid out to wildfire victims in 2025

Government support for residents affected by July’s wildfires amounted to €17.4 million in 2025 under the Integrated Support Plan, the general accounting office (GAO) said on Friday. “[The support budget] is financed exclusively from the state budget of the Republic of Cyprus, without the use of contributions from our fellow citizens or organised groups, which […]

23.01.2026 20:32

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Man hospitalised with suspected knife wounds in Larnaca

A man was admitted to Larnaca general hospital on Friday evening with injuries police believe were caused by a knife. Police said that as of Friday night the man had been identified as a Cypriot national and was found outdoors. No further details were available regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident. Police are appealing to […]

23.01.2026 20:00

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A convergence of modern Cypriot sounds

A new event is coming to Limassol just before the month ends and is the inaugural action of the production team ΦΑΝ. On January 31, Polyxoros Synergeio transforms into a space where boundaries blur and performance become ritual. Headlining the night is Nama Dama – the electrifying solo project of Cypriot-Ukrainian artist Anastasia Demetriadou, whose […]

23.01.2026 19:56

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ExxonMobil drilling plans discussed at presidential palace

Plans for further natural gas drilling in Cyprus’ gas-bearing blocks 5 and 10, as well as the prospect of expanding cooperation with US energy giant ExxonMobil, were discussed at the Presidential Palace on Friday. President Nikos Christodoulides met with ExxonMobil vice president John Ardill, during which the president said gas reserves in the Glaucus and […]

23.01.2026 19:20

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North’s minimum wage set at €1,191

The north’s minimum wage was on Friday set at a gross figure of 60,618TL (€1,191) per month after its minimum wage determination commission rejected an appeal lodged by trade unions to raise it further following a provisional announcement last week. As such, people living in the north will from this month be paid 60,618TL, which […]

23.01.2026 19:15

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Cultural evenings in Larnaca

Continuing its European Cultural Winter programme, Larnaca welcomes more performances in the upcoming weeks, bringing acclaimed performances to the stage. Running until March, the Larnaca Municipal Theatre G. Lykourgos hosts a rich and multifaceted programme embracing music, theatre, dance and literature. Up next, on January 30, Paris Xanthou, Konstantinos Makaritis, Giorgos Ioannou, Kostas Apokides, Andreas […]

23.01.2026 19:02

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German property agent to submit testimony as court rejects release bid

A German real estate agent facing charges in Cyprus for allegedly usurping Greek Cypriot property is expected on Monday to submit written testimony detailing the conditions of her pre-trial detention, as the Nicosia criminal court declined to consider her release. Eva Isabella Kunzel, who has been held in custody since her arrest in July 2024, […]

23.01.2026 18:58

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Pasidy prison branch backs justice minister over reform plans

The prison branch of Pasidy reaffirmed its “full support” for Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Friday, saying his recent announcements on prison reform create “perspective and hope” after years of stalled commitments. In its statement, Pasidy supports the minister “so that this time any commitments do not remain promises, as happened in the past, but […]

23.01.2026 18:29

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EU must join forces to stay ahead of organised crime, says Fitiris

Closer coordination of forces across the EU are essential to combating organised crime, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris accounted on Friday. Speaking at the end of the two-day informal meeting of EU justice ministers in Nicosia, Fitiris said organised crime was the common thread linking all issues discussed, from asset recovery and cultural heritage protection to […]

23.01.2026 18:15

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Bitcoin (BTC) price set for $130k as this token leads as the top new crypto to buy now

While analysts debate Bitcoin’s path to a hypothetical $130,000, that target represents only a 1.5x return from recent highs near $90,000. For investors seeking transformative wealth, the calculus points toward nascent projects with fundamental growth engines. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) exemplifies this principle, having already attracted $19,880,000 from 18,880 holders in its ongoing presale. A strategic […]

23.01.2026 18:10

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