Today’s weather: Mostly clear, temperatures rising
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Today’s weather: Mostly clear, temperatures rising

Sunday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, though this will be tempered by some cloud cover. Temperatures are expected to rise to 17 degrees Celsius inland, 19 degrees Celsius on the coasts, and 10 degrees Celsius in the mountains. Overnight, cloud cover is expected to increase, with temperatures set […]

04.01.2026 10:12
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From living buildings to multitasking home robots, here’s how science is reimagining 2026
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From living buildings to multitasking home robots, here’s how science is reimagining 2026

Living buildings, quantum computers, safety by design, home robots and AI-assisted pandemic preparedness. Europe’s researchers are reshaping how we live, work and design our cities in 2026. By Anthony King As science continues to push boundaries, the coming years could surprise us with self‑healing cities, robots that care and smarter defences against future pandemics. Here […]

04.01.2026 10:00
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How Cyprus is failing- and why it’s okay
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How Cyprus is failing- and why it’s okay

‘Don’t get angry at the Limassol Avenue traffic jam; don’t curse the neighbour’s dogs; swim in the Med every morning!’ This weekend will see Cyprus’ yearly cold plunge. Not just for our island’s cross divers, but for everyone who’s dreading going back to the office! In religious terms, it’s a time of revelation. But for […]

04.01.2026 09:30
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What is there in Nazism for teenagers to like?
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What is there in Nazism for teenagers to like?

Although the recent teenage glorification of Adolf Hitler and Nazi ideology at a school in Larnaca in Cyprus is nothing new among teenagers, or confined to Cyprus, the attraction of Nazi ideology to teenagers is puzzling.  In 2005, when a 20-year-old Prince Harry was pictured in the Sun attending a fancy dress party in a […]

04.01.2026 09:00
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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 December 29: The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced that it will organise a business forum and business-to-business (B2B) meetings in Bahrain on January 26, 2026. The aim is to strengthen commercial ties during the official working visit of President Nikos […]

04.01.2026 09:00
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US tax overhaul sees permanent cuts for households and businesses
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US tax overhaul sees permanent cuts for households and businesses

Economists see the tax cuts in Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill as a principal driver of the US economy in 2026, both for individuals and businesses. Here’s some detail about what’s in store. INDIVIDUAL TAX CUTS A range of changes in individual tax rates and breaks could boost household war chests in early 2026 through […]

04.01.2026 07:00
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Eurosystem balance sheet hits €6.16 trillion
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Eurosystem balance sheet hits €6.16 trillion

Eurosystem total assets and liabilities rose by €28.95 billion during the week ending December 26, 2025, reaching a consolidated total of €6.16 trillion as part of its regular financial reporting. Gold and gold receivables remained unchanged at €1.13 trillion, while claims on non-euro area residents denominated in foreign currency fell by €531 million to €501.58 […]

04.01.2026 06:30
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Cypriot bee faces mounting threats from imports and drought
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Cypriot bee faces mounting threats from imports and drought

The native Cypriot honeybee is under threat from imported strains, prolonged drought, and insufficient state support.  Experts warn that the loss of this local species could jeopardise pollination across the island and damage agricultural productivity. A proposal to protect the Cypriot bee, Apis mellifera cypria, has been submitted to the agriculture department. The Pancyprian Beekeepers’ Association […]

04.01.2026 04:24
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Swiss prosecutors investigate pair who ran bar in Crans Montana
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Swiss prosecutors investigate pair who ran bar in Crans Montana

Two people who ran a Swiss bar that burst into flames during a New Year’s Eve party, killing 40, are under criminal investigation on suspicion of offences including homicide by negligence, prosecutors said on Saturday. Two days after the fire, in which 119 people suffered injuries including severe burns, officials were still trying to identify […]

03.01.2026 19:59
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Music from Harry Potter films comes to life
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Music from Harry Potter films comes to life

Sounds full of wonder, magic, enchantment and adventure await as the Harry’s Magic Symphony concert bring melodies from the world of Harry Potter. The Lords of the Sound symphony orchestra returns to Cyprus this January to present this unique performance that will tour Paphos, Nicosia and Limassol. The first concert will take place at Markideio […]

03.01.2026 19:58
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Victory at last for Wolves as they crush West Ham
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Victory at last for Wolves as they crush West Ham

Wolverhampton Wanderers finally ended the worst winless run from the start of a Premier League season with a 3-0 home win against fellow strugglers West Ham United on Saturday. No wins from their opening 19 games of the campaign had set an unwanted record for Wolves, surpassing the 17-game winless start of Sheffield United in […]

03.01.2026 19:19
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Celtic fans turn on manager and board after Old Firm humbling
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Celtic fans turn on manager and board after Old Firm humbling

Furious Celtic supporters gathered outside Celtic Park on Saturday demanding heads roll after their team’s painful 3-1 defeat by Rangers left the champions level on points with their bitter rivals. What started as hope turned to heartbreak for the home crowd as Celtic squandered Yang Hyun-Jun’s first-half opener, watching Rangers roar back with goals from […]

03.01.2026 18:35
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Venezuela diaspora celebrates Maduro’s deposition, wonders what’s next
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Venezuela diaspora celebrates Maduro’s deposition, wonders what’s next

Venezuelan migrants around the world erupted in celebration on Saturday following the U.S.-led deposition of President Nicolas Maduro, whose government prompted one of the largest migration crises in recent history. Chants celebrating Maduro’s capture were heard in the streets of Chile’s capital, where Venezuelans gathered to share their joy. “We are free. We are all […]

03.01.2026 18:23
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Brazil says US crossed ‘unacceptable line’ over military strikes on Venezuela
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Brazil says US crossed ‘unacceptable line’ over military strikes on Venezuela

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday condemned the U.S. military attack on neighbor Venezuela and the capture of his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro, saying it crossed “an unacceptable line.” “These acts represent a grave affront to Venezuela’s sovereignty and yet another extremely dangerous precedent for the entire international community,” Lula said in […]

03.01.2026 17:24
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