Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Six of history’s most dangerous fashion trends

By Naomi Braithwaite Modern fashion trends including suffocating shapewear, flimsy ballet flats and oversized tote bags have caused misery for many wearers. But these trends are tame in comparison to many of history’s fashion fads — some of which were even lethal. Vertiginously volatile shoes The 1950s invention of the stiletto heel was met with […]

15.08.2026 16:00

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Cyprus to make equestrian debut at Mediterranean Games

Cyprus will compete in equestrian sport at the Mediterranean Games for the first time, with show jumper Alexa Stais selected to represent the island at Taranto 2026. The Cyprus Olympic Committee announced that Stais will compete in show jumping at the 20th Mediterranean Games in Italy with her nine-year-old mare Kantu. According to the International […]

15.08.2026 16:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Move beyond yoga: discovering a unique practice in Cyprus

“Do you come to Pervolia?” movement coach Andreas Economou had asked me when I spoke to him earlier in the week. “Rarely,” I had replied. And it was true, Pervolia, Meneou, Mazotos are areas I usually frequent in winter, or for quick escapes to the sea when time is scarce. But only a few days […]

15.08.2026 15:30

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Man arrested after being found inside Larnaca home

A 66-year-old man was arrested after police allegedly found him unlawfully inside a house in Larnaca, authorities said on Saturday. Police were alerted at around 12.45pm on Friday that an unknown man had entered a house in the area. Officers who went to the scene found the 66-year-old inside the property and arrested him. Police […]

15.08.2026 15:17

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TV shows we love: Clickbait

Clickbait is a gripping drama-thriller that explores the dangers of social media and how quickly lives can unravel in the digital world. What begins as a shocking kidnapping soon turns into a mystery filled with lies, hidden identities and unexpected twists that keep you guessing until the very end. The series follows family man Nick […]

15.08.2026 15:15

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Guest recipes with LIDL Food Academy

Shrimps with Crust Gamberi con la Conza For the shrimp2 tablespoons olive oil1 small onion, finely chopped1 clove garlic, finely chopped3 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped1/2 teaspoon chili powder450g pre-cooked prawns50ml dry white wineSaltFor the conza (crust)2 tablespoons olive oil100g peeled almonds, finely chopped100g fresh breadcrumbs1 heaped tablespoon grated Parmesan2 tablespoons parsley, finely choppedSalt Heat the […]

15.08.2026 14:30

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Crowds mark Assumption Day at Paphos monasteries

Hundreds of worshippers from across Cyprus gathered at monasteries in the Paphos district on Saturday to celebrate the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, one of the most important dates in the Orthodox Christian calendar. Large crowds attended services at the Panayia Chrysorroyiatissa monastery in the village of Panayia and the Ayios Neophytos monastery, with celebrations […]

15.08.2026 14:16

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A cornerstone of a nation’s culinary identity

Chile’s Empanadas Empanadas in Chile trace their origins to the arrival of Spanish colonial cooking traditions in the 16th century, when the concept of folded pastries filled with meat or other ingredients was introduced to the Americas. In Chile, this European influence merged with local produce and tastes to create a distinctive national variation known […]

15.08.2026 14:10

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Man remanded after cannabis found during traffic stop

A 21-year-old man was remanded for three days on Saturday after police found cannabis on his moped during a traffic stop in Nicosia, police said. Officers stopped the moped on Aeschylou street at around 3.40pm on Friday. Checks found that the 21-year-old was driving without a licence or insurance, while the moped did not have […]

15.08.2026 13:40

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What is hypnotherapy?

By Vasilios Silivistris Many people have heard of hypnosis, but not everyone understands what hypnotherapy really is. Thanks to stage shows and television, there are still plenty of myths about what happens during hypnosis and what it can and cannot do. The word hypnosis comes from the Greek word Hypnos, meaning sleep. However, hypnosis is […]

15.08.2026 13:32

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PSG sign Spain forward Torres from Barcelona

Paris St Germain have signed Spain’s World Cup-winning forward Ferran Torres from Barcelona on a contract until 2031, the two clubs announced on Saturday. Financial details were not disclosed, but media reports said PSG paid €50 million ($57.83 million) for the 26-year-old. “I’m delighted to be beginning a new adventure at such an ambitious club […]

15.08.2026 12:55

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Suspected arson destroys rental vehicles in Protaras

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack after a fire destroyed several rental vehicles at a business in Protaras in the early hours of Saturday. The fire broke out at around 4am at a motorcycle and vehicle rental shop in the Famagusta district. Police and firefighters were called to the scene, with the fire service […]

15.08.2026 12:28

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Taliban mark five years in power as aid groups warn of crisis

The Taliban marked five years in power on Saturday, seeking to portray their government as in control even as aid and rights groups warned of escalating crises. Outside the former U.S. embassy in Kabul, armoured Taliban vehicles took part in a parade, displaying flags and banners, and celebrating what the government described as “victory day” […]

15.08.2026 12:25

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Red alert issued for forest fires on August 15

The risk of forest fires breaking out and spreading has been raised to “red alert” level for Saturday, August 15, as large numbers of people are expected to visit forest areas for the public holiday, the forestry department said. The department urged people heading to forests and picnic sites for the Assumption Day holiday to […]

15.08.2026 11:57

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Lane closed after accident on Nicosia-Limassol motorway

The left lane of the Nicosia-Limassol motorway near Moni was temporarily closed on Saturday morning following a traffic accident, police said. The accident occurred shortly before 11am on the Limassol-bound side of the motorway, with traffic being diverted through the right lane. Police were at the scene to assist and regulate traffic, while the fire […]

15.08.2026 11:35

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Residents evacuated after fire at Kato Paphos restaurant

Residents of an apartment building in Kato Paphos were evacuated as a precaution in the early hours of Saturday after a fire broke out in a restaurant, the fire service said. Firefighters were called to the scene at 3.26am and brought the blaze under control at 4.49am. The restaurant is in a mixed-use building housing […]

15.08.2026 11:25

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Atletico Madrid sign Spurs captain Cristian Romero

Atletico Madrid have signed Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero until June 2031 after five seasons in north London, the Spanish club said on Saturday. Financial details were not disclosed. British media reported Atletico paid around £34.2 million ($46.27 million) for the 28-year-old. Romero bid farewell to Spurs on Friday, saying he was leaving “with a […]

15.08.2026 11:18

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On holiday with a ghost

Few relish holidaying alone. I met Freida, who did, at a mutual cousin’s home in Ireland, who was thrilled I was living among Greeks. A love of Greek and Roman intellectual heritage had drawn her to a university colleague, her now her ex-fiancé. Her Greek was superior to mine but her accent, dominated by Boston-Irish-heritage […]

15.08.2026 11:15

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Israeli strike kills seven in south Lebanon, state news reports

Seven people were killed in an Israeli dawn air strike in southern Lebanon on Saturday, Lebanon’s state news agency said. Three others were injured when Israeli planes struck a house in the southern village of Ansar, Lebanon’s National News Agency said. The strike is one of the deadliest attacks on Lebanon in the weeks since […]

15.08.2026 11:07

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Keeping alive the memory of an event that shaped family history

I can’t tell you how happy it would make me to receive a request for a review from a self-publishing local author, to say yes, to read the book, and to be able to write a tremendous review predicting a glorious future for the author. Sadly, A Week in Berlin is not that book and […]

15.08.2026 11:00

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Eight arrested in overnight police operations

Eight people were arrested for various offences during overnight police operations carried out across Cyprus, the police said on Saturday. The arrests were made for offences including assault and causing injury, breaking and entering and theft, unlawful possession of property, illegal residence in the Republic and traffic offences, including drink-driving. Officers stopped and checked 586 […]

15.08.2026 10:49

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Soaring memory prices drive smartphone display suppliers into refurbishment

Display panel shipments into the refurbished smartphone market recorded rapid growth in the first quarter of 2026, as panel makers redirected excess capacity away from slowing demand among smartphone manufacturers, according to research firm Omdia. Rising memory prices have prompted smartphone manufacturers to significantly reduce production plans, with Omdia forecasting that demand for displays used […]

15.08.2026 10:30

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Ebola outbreak situation still deeply worrying, says top UN health official

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has now claimed close to 2,000 lives, with twice…

15.08.2026 10:27

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Who pays when autonomous AI agents hack corporate networks?

Major artificial intelligence developers have reported cases of their autonomous AI models breaching other companies’ cyber infrastructure, raising questions about who may be held legally responsible when AI systems act without direct human oversight. Here’s a look at some of the legal questions surrounding autonomous AI breaches. WHAT HAPPENED WITH THE AI AGENTS? AI agents […]

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