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The Cypriot art of being shocked by what we already know

Footage recorded by a hidden camera surfaces on X and spreads rapidly. It shows three Cypriot men discussing campaign financing and the alleged evasion of sanctions with apparent ease: a serving government official, a former one, and the CEO of a major construction and real estate group. Public shock follows, along with cries of scandal.  Political parties rush to […]

25.01.2026 15:51

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Cyprus olive oil losing out to patchy EU regulations

EU regulation for controlling olive oil quality including Cyprus contains serious weaknesses that risk undermining consumer confidence, according to a report by the European Court of Auditors released last week. The findings are particularly resonant for producing countries such as Cyprus, where olive oil quality is often high, yet traceability and marketing remain weak. For […]

25.01.2026 15:34

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What’s on at leading Limassol venue next month

Before the carnival madness that is about to take over Limassol, the heart of the city is also getting ready to host a series of cultural evenings as a variety of productions are presented at the Rialto Theatre. Music performances, theatrical works and award-winning short films make up February’s calendar at the theatre. Opening the […]

25.01.2026 15:23

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Study finds Tyrannosaurus rex did not reach full size until age 40

There is no question that Tyrannosaurus rex got big. In fact, this fearsome dinosaur may have been Earth’s most massive land predator of all time. But the question of how quickly T. rex achieved its maximum size has been a matter of debate. A new study examining bone tissue microstructure in the leg bones of […]

25.01.2026 14:30

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All desalination should be powered by renewables

Cyprus suffered its worst drought in 2025 since 1901. The seriousness of the situation came to a head during the last two-months, propelling the government this week into a state of emergency.   The UN also warned this week that water ‘bankruptcy’ has reached a point of no-return globally. Existing approaches to water management are not only falling short, but are […]

25.01.2026 14:27

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Starmer leadership rival Burnham blocked from seeking UK parliamentary return

British Labour Party politician Andy Burnham, regarded as a potential leadership rival to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, was on Sunday blocked from trying to return to parliament by Labour’s governing body, local media reported. Burnham, one of the party’s most high-profile politicians and an elected mayor in the northern English city of Manchester, said on […]

25.01.2026 14:19

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How the Cypriot media covered the Gaza conflict

A new study called Media Coverage of Gaza: The Case of Cyprus has been released by Universitas Publications and the Institute for Mass Media, and will be presented at an international conference at the University of Cyprus on January 30-31. Given that the title of the conference is ‘Reimagining and Rebuilding Palestine: Genocide, Trauma, and […]

25.01.2026 14:08

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Russia will never discuss anything with EU’s Kallas, the Kremlin says

Russia will never discuss anything with EU Foreign Policy chief Kaja Kallas and so Moscow will simply wait for her to leave her post, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. “How can you discuss anything with Kaja Kallas? We will never discuss anything with her, nor will the Americans discuss anything with her, and that is […]

25.01.2026 13:54

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Fury as MEP Fidias labels paralympians ‘loonies’

Cyprus’ Paralympic Committee on Sunday reacted with fury after member of the European Parliament and social media influencer Fidias Panayiotou labelled Paralympians with intellectual disabilities as “loonies” during a podcast episode. The committee said it “condemns in the most categorial manner the offensive, derogatory, and deeply regressive comment”, with Panayiotou having made the remark while […]

25.01.2026 13:51

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How does trust in institutions help the economy?

Citizens’ lack of trust in public institutions is increasing, especially in developed economies, including Cyprus.  The quality of institutions is a key determinant of prosperity, as highlighted, among others, by the winners of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics, Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson. The relevant literature, notably Why Nations Fail, highlights that institutions are […]

25.01.2026 13:15

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For Trump how much is enough?

Economists have long tried to tackle the question of how much is enough without reaching any conclusive answer. This, of course, is no different from many other questions confronting our much-maligned profession.  Today, however, I want to approach it from a slightly different angle, in the hope that doing so sheds some light on the increasingly odd behaviour of US President […]

25.01.2026 13:11

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A simple blood test could change how Alzheimer’s is diagnosed

A blood test, combined with an ultrathin material derived from graphite, could significantly advance efforts to detect Alzheimer’s disease at its very earliest stage, even before symptoms appear. By Vittoria D’Alessio Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. For millions of Europeans – and the health services that care for them – it […]

25.01.2026 13:10

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Christodoulides praises ‘wise and visionary leadership’ of Bahrain’s king

President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday praised the “wise and visionary leadership” of the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, saying that the monarch “has established the Kingdom of Bahrain as a beacon of international cooperation, as well as interfaith dialogue and peaceful coexistence”. In a note written in the guestbook of Bahrain’s royal […]

25.01.2026 12:55

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Erhurman defends four points for negotiations to restart ahead of Holguin’s arrival

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Sunday defended the four stipulations which he says must be met for negotiations on the Cyprus problem to recommence in earnest, with United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin set to arrive on the island on Monday. Those four points, sometimes referred to as “preconditions” – a term Erhurman resents […]

25.01.2026 12:32

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Cyprus shipping minister to attend EU meetings and Athens MoU signing

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis departed Cyprus on Sunday for a working visit to Brussels and Athens, covering the period from January 25 to January 30. According to an announcement by the Shipping Deputy Ministry, the visit to Brussels will take place between January 25 and January 28. The visit is linked to Cyprus assuming […]

25.01.2026 12:29

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Trump and Greenland: not a joke, but a US strategy all along

When President Trump first floated the idea of buying Greenland in 2019, the international response ranged from ridicule to satire. The notion of purchasing a vast, icy landmass from Denmark seemed like another erratic outburst.   Fast forward to 2026 and the joke is over.   What once sounded bizarre now appears geopolitically prescient. Trump may lack diplomatic finesse, […]

25.01.2026 11:38

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Ustel blames Greek Cypriots for shootings in north

Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel said that a recent string of shootings in the north is the fault of the Greek Cypriots. “There are attempts to portray the TRNC as an unsafe country. These claims originate from the Greek Cypriot side. The Greek Cypriot side is the one supplying weapons to young people and […]

25.01.2026 11:06

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How mythology transcends physical borders

In her speech at the opening of the Myths and Tales of Cyprus Exhibition at the European Parliament in Strasbourg to mark the start of Cyprus’ presidency of the EU Council the Director of the Press and Information Office Aliki Stylianou explained these myths AS A first acquaintance with Cyprus, we chose to present the […]

25.01.2026 11:00

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EBA and ECB to implement fresh standards for environmental data reporting

The Joint Bank Reporting Committee recently published its Work Programme for 2026, outlining the primary priorities and deliverables designed to harmonise the European banking sector. In parallel with this release, the committee issued a comprehensive set of recommendations for all authorities to consider during the development of ESG reporting requirements. The European Banking Authority and […]

25.01.2026 10:30

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EU to provide ‘strong political and technical support’ for Great Sea Interconnector

The European Commission will provide “strong political and technical support” for the Great Sea Interconnector, European Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said on Sunday. “I am personally very actively involved and continue to be in contact with my counterparts in Cyprus and Greece. I can assure you that the commission will continue to provide strong political […]

25.01.2026 10:23

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Today’s weather: Cloudy, rain possible

Sunday’s weather is expected to be mostly cloudy across most of the island, with isolated rain not ruled out, and most likely to fall in mountainous areas. Temperatures will rise to 16 degrees Celsius inland, 18 degrees Celsius on the coasts, and eight degrees Celsius in the mountains. Overnight, cloud cover will persist, while fog […]

25.01.2026 10:03

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Are you laughing now, Cyprus?

‘Humour that has been shaped by centuries of upheaval’ Is Cyprus funny? The Czech Republic is! According to new international research, it ranks as the most humorous country in the world – known for its dry wit, piercing irony, and quietly subversive sense of humour. So is Greece. Ranking 6th in the world in the […]

25.01.2026 09:35

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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting January 19: Raids on betting agencies are being carried out by “undercover” agents as part of stepped-up checks by the National Betting Authority (NBA) to ensure compliance with the law, it emerged during a parliamentary discussion on the authority’s 2026 budget. Under the […]

25.01.2026 09:00

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Fight for Greenland papers over a very murky past

To understand the geopolitical conundrum over Greenland you need a globe of planet Earth and a summary of the judgement of the Permanent Court of International Justice in Denmark v Norway in 1931 that explains Denmark’s sovereignty over the huge island in the Arctic that was described as green to hide the fact it was […]

25.01.2026 09:00

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