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Khamenei calls Trump criminal for causing casualties, damage, slander on Iranians

Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that Iran considers U.S. President Donald Trump a “criminal” for inflicting casualties, damage, and slander on the Iranian people during the protests. “The latest anti-Iran sedition was different in that the U.S. President personally became involved,” Iranian media quoted Khamenei as saying.

17.01.2026 12:12

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EU executive weighs idea of quick, but limited membership for Ukraine

The European Commission is considering ways to allow Ukraine’s quick accession to the EU as part of a peace deal with Russia but without giving Kyiv full membership rights, which would only be “earned” after transition periods, EU officials said. The idea, which is at a very early stage, is intended as a possible gesture […]

17.01.2026 12:10

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Paracetamol in pregnancy is safe, says research prompted by Trump autism

Taking paracetamol, known as Tylenol in the U.S., during pregnancy is safe, a group of European researchers have said, after compiling data in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims of a link to autism last year. In a review published in the British journal The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women’s Health on Saturday, the […]

17.01.2026 12:03

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From Soviet kitchens to Cypriot bakeries

Medovik is a multi-layered honey cake closely associated with Russia and the wider post-Soviet space, where it became one of the most recognisable homemade desserts of the 20th century. Its name comes directly from the Russian word for honey, which defines both its flavour and structure. The cake is built from multiple thin sponge layers […]

17.01.2026 12:00

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Cyprus paired with Co. Leitrim for Ireland’s Council of EU presidency term

Cyprus has been “paired” with County Leitrim as part of Ireland’s preparations for its takeover of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency in the second half of this year. Each of the EU’s 26 member states, Ireland itself aside, has been paired with a county in Ireland. The Irish government said that during […]

17.01.2026 11:54

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New year, new gym injuries

By Adam Taylor As Christmas fades into memory, many of us continue to focus our attention on the new year and its promise of a fresh start. For millions of people, that means joining a gym in the hope of exercising more and improving their health. In the UK alone, more than ten million adults […]

17.01.2026 11:30

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Moped crash leaves 64-year-old in critical condition

A 64-year-old man is in critical condition at Nicosia general hospital after suffering serious head injuries in a traffic accident in Avgorou. Police said the collision occurred on Friday afternoon while the man was riding a moped in the village. At around 6.30pm, the Xylofagou police station was informed by Famagusta general hospital that the […]

17.01.2026 10:58

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Late president Vassiliou to be laid to rest

George Vassiliou, the former president of Cyprus who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 94, is to be laid to rest on Saturday. He is to be given a state funeral at the Ayia Sofia cathedral in the Nicosia suburb of Strovolos, with his body being taken there on a gun carriage, before […]

17.01.2026 10:34

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ESMA to merge digital and data strategies into unified plan by 2029

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) adopted a new digital strategy and updated its data strategy to bolster technology-driven supervision and streamline regulatory reporting across the European Union. These dual frameworks reflect a commitment to promoting innovation and reducing unnecessary complexity within the financial ecosystem. The digital strategy is designed to continue the digital […]

17.01.2026 10:30

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Blaze ravages car showroom in Paphos

A fire in the early hours of Saturday caused extensive damage at a car showroom in Mesogi, Paphos, destroying a multitude of vehicles. Police said the blaze broke out at around 3.00am in the company’s open lot. Preliminary examinations show that eight cars, 11 motorcycles, three electric golf buggies and a jet ski were damaged […]

17.01.2026 10:22

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New performances on The Other Era

Following the warm response from the audience, Fantastical Theatre presents a new cycle of performances of the theatrical reading The Other Era at the Hampis Municipal Museum of Printmaking in Nicosia. This January and February, Magda Kitromilidou’s narrative returns to the stage under the direction of Magdalena Zira. The Greek-language theatrical readings will take place […]

17.01.2026 10:00

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Death toll in Iran protests over 3,000, rights group says

More than 3,000 people have died in Iran’s nationwide protests, rights activists said on Saturday, while a “very slight rise” in internet activity was reported in the country after an eight-day blackout. The US-based HRANA group said it had verified 3,090 deaths, including 2,885 protesters, after residents said the crackdown appeared to have broadly quelled protests for now […]

17.01.2026 09:26

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A cloudy, wet weekend

Today the weather will be mainly cloudy, with local rain and possible brief isolated storms, mainly after noon. Snow or sleet is expected on the higher peaks of Troodos. Winds will initially be variable, weak, 3 Beaufort, to gradually become northwesterly to northeasterly and later mainly northerly to northeasterly, weak to moderate, 3 to 4 […]

17.01.2026 09:16

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Cyprus Business Now: tourism, overnight stays, Finance Minister, CBC, renewables

Business & Economy wrap-up from the day before Cyprus witnessed a significant surge in tourism activity as the European Union reached a historic 3.08 billion nights spent at accommodation establishments in 2025. According to a Eurostat report released on Friday, the island’s tourism sector has experienced substantial growth, outperforming several regional averages. In a comparison […]

17.01.2026 09:02

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Cyprus hails US ‘Board of Peace’ team for Gaza

Cyprus has welcomed the US announcement on phase two of the Gaza Peace Plan, saying that it is a vital step in enabling the transition to the stabilisation efforts.  “Cyprus welcomes the US announcement on the phase two of the Gaza Peace Plan, including the establishment of the Palestinian technocratic committee. This is a vital […]

17.01.2026 09:01

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Carrick faces first test as United boss in Manchester derby showdown

Michael Carrick will step into the dugout as Manchester United’s interim manager for the first time in Saturday’s Manchester derby at Old Trafford, tasked with steadying a side that has stumbled through another bleak winter. United are seventh in the table with one win in their last six league matches and last week’s FA Cup […]

17.01.2026 09:00

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European cybersecurity projects to be showcased in Cyprus

An event aimed at strengthening cybersecurity in Cyprus and translating European research into real-world operations will take place on January 23, 2026, as part of the CY-TRUST project. The event, titled “From Awareness to Operations: Building Trustworthy and Accessible Cybersecurity for Europe,” is being organised under the auspices of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and […]

17.01.2026 08:00

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US names Rubio, Tony Blair, Kushner to Gaza board under Trump’s plan

The White House on Friday announced some members of a so-called “Board of Peace” that is to supervise the temporary governance of Gaza, which has been under a fragile ceasefire since October. The names include U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and […]

17.01.2026 07:56

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EU carbon tax revenue triples in six years reaching €51 billion

Revenue from carbon dioxide related taxes across the European Union experienced a surge between 2017 and 2023, climbing from €15 billion to €51 billion. According to Eurostat, these levies, which are strictly applied to the carbon content of fossil fuels, have become a significantly larger portion of the total energy tax landscape. The share of […]

17.01.2026 07:30

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EU farm workforce shrinks as agriculture share falls sharply

The share of workers employed in agriculture across the European Union fell from 5.2 per cent in 2013 to 3.9 per cent in 2023, reflecting a decade-long decline in farm employment. This trend is highlighted in the latest edition of ‘Key figures on the European food chain 2025’, published by Eurostat this week. The publication […]

17.01.2026 06:30

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Adverse weather cuts Cypriot honey output

Honey production in Cyprus has fallen by as much as 30 per cent in recent years of adverse weather, reflecting mounting pressure on the island’s beekeeping sector from environmental stress, the agricultural department said on Friday. Senior agricultural officer Lysandros Lysandrides said prolonged drought and heat have reduced average honey yields per hive by at […]

17.01.2026 04:24

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Our View: Parliamentary immunity is a shield abused

Deputies decided to deal with the issue of their so-called parliamentary immunity, after the allegations of violent behaviour made against Disy deputy Nikos Sykas by his partner. It was not the first time parliamentary immunity has been discussed inconclusively, deputies content to show some theoretical interest, with no intention of action. Their primary concern is […]

17.01.2026 04:20

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North plans to create own credit card system

Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel on Friday announced plans for the north to create its own credit card system. Speaking at a joint press conference with Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz, he said the system will be entirely local and “will only be valid in the TRNC”. “Supporting this card with campaigns will accelerate […]

16.01.2026 21:54

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Cyprus ‘the most important element of Greek foreign policy’

Cyprus is “the most important element of Greek foreign policy”, Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said on Friday. Addressing his country’s parliament, he said that the island constitutes “the immediate and major priority of our national foreign policy” and that it “will never be abandoned”. “In this term, informal discussions on the resolution of the […]

16.01.2026 21:28

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