Alcaraz swats aside Walton as career Grand Slam bid begins in Melbourne
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Alcaraz swats aside Walton as career Grand Slam bid begins in Melbourne

Carlos Alcaraz kicked off his latest bid for a career Grand Slam by dismantling unseeded Australian Adam Walton 6-3 7-6(2) 6-2 in the first round of the Australian Open on Sunday, as the world number one showcased the power and precision befitting a player chasing history. The 22-year-old Spaniard, who can eclipse Don Budge and […]

18.01.2026 14:46
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Planetarium Cyprus: what to know about the island’s first planetarium
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Planetarium Cyprus: what to know about the island’s first planetarium

Interest in astronomy and space science has grown steadily in recent years, and with it the search for a planetarium in Cyprus. The opening of the Cyprus Planetarium in 2023 marked a significant step for science education, research and astrotourism on the island, offering visitors a new way to explore the universe through immersive and […]

18.01.2026 14:42
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Portugal votes in tight presidential race with far right poised to reach runoff
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Portugal votes in tight presidential race with far right poised to reach runoff

Portuguese voters queued at polling stations on Sunday to elect a new president, with opinion surveys showing three candidates, including the leader of the far-right Chega party, nearly tied for a spot in a likely top-two runoff. In the five decades since Portugal threw off its fascist dictatorship, a presidential election has only once before […]

18.01.2026 14:40
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Three drink-driving crashes reported overnight in Nicosia and Paphos
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Three drink-driving crashes reported overnight in Nicosia and Paphos

Three road collisions linked to drink-driving were recorded overnight in the districts of Nicosia and Paphos, police said on Sunday. No serious injuries were reported, though several drivers were arrested. According to the police, the first collision occurred at around 7.30pm on Saturday on Demokratias avenue in Ayios Dometios, Nicosia. A car driven by a […]

18.01.2026 13:28
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Why young people are stepping back from the climate conversation
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Why young people are stepping back from the climate conversation

Young people are not disengaging from public dialogue out of indifference, but because they feel politically invisible. That is the central finding of new research by the Cypriot NGO AKTI Project and Research Centre, carried out together with the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research and the environmental organisation Nature Trust FEE Malta, under the European […]

18.01.2026 13:25
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Home sweet home: helping European families become more resilient
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Home sweet home: helping European families become more resilient

Based on direct input from households in six countries, EU-funded researchers have developed policy recommendations to support families in real life. By Michaela Nesvarova It’s the season for celebration. Families gather for festive meals, exchange gifts or plan special outings – moments designed to be memorable and shared. Yet for many households across Europe, these […]

18.01.2026 13:00
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Cannabis, flares seized from 25-year-old in Limassol
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Cannabis, flares seized from 25-year-old in Limassol

A quantity of cannabis, flares and a firecracker were found at the home of a 25-year-old man in Limassol, police said on Sunday. According to police, following an assessment of information, officers stopped a vehicle driven by the 25-year-old for a check on Saturday afternoon. During the search, they found and seized a handmade cigarette […]

18.01.2026 12:59
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Premeditated murder probe launched after fatal stabbing in Peyia
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Premeditated murder probe launched after fatal stabbing in Peyia

Police in Paphos are investigating a case of premeditated murder following the death of a 41-year-old man after a stabbing incident in the Peyia area late on Saturday night. According to the police, they received information around 11.40pm regarding a fight between individuals in the area. Officers who went to the scene found a 30-year-old […]

18.01.2026 12:20
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Understanding hybrid war
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Understanding hybrid war

The recent leaked video alleging campaign finance violations by President Nikos Christodoulides and his associates has thrust the terms “hybrid warfare”, “hybrid war”, and “hybrid attack” into Cyprus’ public discourse. Yet for many, these terms remain poorly understood and are often used interchangeably. Some dismiss them as exaggeration or conspiracy; others see them as a […]

18.01.2026 11:48
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Police investigate attempted murder after stabbing in Tersefanou
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Police investigate attempted murder after stabbing in Tersefanou

Police are investigating a case of attempted murder following a knife attack on a 40-year-old man in Tersefanou on Sunday morning. According to the police, the man was allegedly attacked with a knife by another individual at around 7am while he was at a residence in the village. He was taken to Larnaca general hospital. […]

18.01.2026 11:46
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The ‘Donroe’ Doctrine: Trump’s hemispheric realignment and its limits
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The ‘Donroe’ Doctrine: Trump’s hemispheric realignment and its limits

The geopolitical landscape remains defined by unrelenting tension. Established norms are being challenged, and the traditional structures of international relations are in a state of visible decay. From the brazen capture of Venezuela’s President, Nicolas Maduro, in early January 2026, to the attritional war in Ukraine and the lack of progress in negotiations, the world remains in a state […]

18.01.2026 11:40
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Two killed in mass Russian drone attack on Ukraine, Zelenskiy says
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Two killed in mass Russian drone attack on Ukraine, Zelenskiy says

Two people were killed and dozens more wounded in a mass Russian drone attack across Ukraine overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, as U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators hashed out a post-war plan in the latest round of peace talks. Moscow has stepped up a winter campaign of strikes on the Ukrainian energy system while […]

18.01.2026 11:33
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Nine arrested in overnight police operations
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Nine arrested in overnight police operations

Police carried out preventive operations throughout the night, with an increased presence in urban areas, aiming to prevent criminal acts, protect the public and safeguard public order. During the operations, officers arrested a total of nine people for various offences. In Larnaca district, four individuals were arrested in connection with an investigation into a shooting […]

18.01.2026 11:26
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Heavy traffic reported on roads to Troodos
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Heavy traffic reported on roads to Troodos

Heavy traffic is being reported on roads leading to Troodos due to a large number of visitors, police said on Sunday. According to the police, traffic flow towards the mountain has become even more difficult because of dense fog in the area, exacerbated by a vehicle that has been immobilised due to a mechanical fault. […]

18.01.2026 11:11
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The Digital Omnibus: a GDPR and AI Act perspective
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The Digital Omnibus: a GDPR and AI Act perspective

By Avgi Michael and Anastasios Kostekoglou The Digital Omnibus arrives at a critical juncture for Europe, amid growing debate as to whether the cumulative effect of its regulatory framework has constrained competitiveness, particularly considering differing approaches adopted abroad. The case for simplifying digital laws The European Commission has expressly acknowledged the need for a more […]

18.01.2026 10:30
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On with the show: AI and virtual reality step in to transform live performance
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On with the show: AI and virtual reality step in to transform live performance

EU-funded researchers are using emerging technologies to create new, immersive experiences and reimagine the future of live performance. By Gareth Willmer In September 2025, a stage performance with a difference took place at Porto’s Coliseum theatre in northern Portugal. In Re-embodied Machine, a dancer wearing motion sensors interacted with lights and sound that responded to […]

18.01.2026 10:30
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Cyprus’ big W.F.H. dilemma
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Cyprus’ big W.F.H. dilemma

Here’s one for the bosses of Cyprus! Did you know that, in an eight-hour office workday, your staff are accomplishing just 2 hours 53 minutes of actual work?! This being the Mediterranean, lunch can take hours out of the day. Coffee breaks are practically written into the contract. You get smoke breaks disguised as meetings; […]

18.01.2026 09:30
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A landmark reborn: bbf:’s KEAN and the reinvention of urban Cyprus
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A landmark reborn: bbf:’s KEAN and the reinvention of urban Cyprus

KEAN project Limassol is more than a development; it is a physical manifesto for Cyprus’s next chapter. Rising on the historic coastal site of the original KEAN juice factory, a visionary project by bbf: is transforming an industrial landmark of the past into a symbol of the future. This is a new mixed-use development engineered […]

18.01.2026 09:30
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Iran’s long history of outside interference
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Iran’s long history of outside interference

Iran is in the news again. This time because the bazaar joined protests against the Islamic Republic of Iran and many protesters have been reported killed and seriously injured. The bazaar is a microcosm of economic activity by the merchant class mixed with social, political and religious interaction in the market place that traditionally acts […]

18.01.2026 09:00
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