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Diabetes drugs could treat Alzheimer’s but ‘timing is key’
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Diabetes drugs could treat Alzheimer’s but ‘timing is key’

By Athena Vlachou Drugs used to treat metabolic disorders, such as Type 2 diabetes, alleviate symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in mice, a study led by the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) shows, but the timing and length of treatment may be key to achieving comparable results in humans. The August 2025 study, published […]

18.01.2026 17:47
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Undermining independent institutions in the US and Cyprus
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Undermining independent institutions in the US and Cyprus

Donald Trump has continued his aggressive tactics well into the second week in January. After the military coup in Venezuela and the unrelenting push to take over Greenland, he has moved on to a coup of a different kind, that of controlling the US Federal Reserve (Fed). Last Sunday the Fed received grand jury subpoenas […]

18.01.2026 17:16
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At least 5,000 dead in Iran unrest, official says, as judiciary hints at executions
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At least 5,000 dead in Iran unrest, official says, as judiciary hints at executions

At least 5,000 people have been killed in protests in Iran, including about 500 security personnel, an Iranian official in the region said on Sunday, citing verified figures and accusing “terrorists and armed rioters” of killing “innocent Iranians”. Nationwide protests erupted on December 28 over economic hardship and swelled over two weeks into widespread demonstrations […]

18.01.2026 17:06
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Cyprus and the Schengen zone: what it means and why it matters
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Cyprus and the Schengen zone: what it means and why it matters

The relationship between Cyprus and Schengen has been debated for years, yet it remains widely misunderstood. While Cyprus is a member of the European Union, it is not part of the Schengen zone — a distinction that has practical, political and legal consequences for the island. Often referred to as the Cyprus Schengen debate, the […]

18.01.2026 17:05
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‘Who cares?’: Potapova shrugs off copycat claims over nationality switch post
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‘Who cares?’: Potapova shrugs off copycat claims over nationality switch post

Anastasia Potapova on Sunday played down fans’ reactions over similarities between the announcement of her nationality switch and that of fellow Russian-born player Daria Kasatkina, saying there was nothing wrong with borrowing “perfect words”. In December, the world number 55 switched international allegiance to Austria and posted about it on social media, with sharp-eyed fans […]

18.01.2026 16:53
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Pentagon readies 1,500 troops for potential Minnesota deployment, US officials say
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Pentagon readies 1,500 troops for potential Minnesota deployment, US officials say

The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers in Alaska to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota, the site of large protests against the government’s deportation drive, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Sunday. The army placed the units on prepare-to-deploy orders in case violence in the midwestern state escalates, the officials said, though […]

18.01.2026 16:42
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Court curbs police remand requests after Larnaca shooting brawl
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Court curbs police remand requests after Larnaca shooting brawl

Police appear to have acted hastily under pressure following a serious brawl involving gunfire in Larnaca, an incident that unfolded close to the Larnaca police headquarters, with a district court overturning part of the authorities’ handling of arrests linked to the case. A 48-year-old Cypriot national, known to police from previous cases, was arrested in […]

18.01.2026 16:35
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Astronomers spot white dwarf star creating a colorful shockwave
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Astronomers spot white dwarf star creating a colorful shockwave

Astronomers have observed a white dwarf – a highly compact Earth-sized stellar ember – that is creating a colorful shockwave as it moves through space, leaving them searching for an explanation. The highly magnetized white dwarf is gravitationally bound to another star in what is called a binary system. The white dwarf is siphoning gas […]

18.01.2026 16:30
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Nationwide operation targets illegal residents
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Nationwide operation targets illegal residents

A nationwide operation targeting people residing illegally in Cyprus has been underway since Sunday morning, with authorities already making dozens of arrests, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said. According to a statement, “as part of ongoing campaigns, more than 30 undocumented foreigners were arrested today, and actions are being taken for their immediate deportation.” Fitiris emphasised […]

18.01.2026 16:02
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Legends, folk tales and nature-inspired sounds
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Legends, folk tales and nature-inspired sounds

Music compositions from Cyprus, its legends, Norwegian folk tales and beyond are coming soon as the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra continues its winter programme. A new series of concerts has been announced for February, reaching audiences in Larnaca, downtown Nicosia, Paphos and Dali. Kickstarting next month’s CySO evenings is the Chamber Music 4 concert on February […]

18.01.2026 15:30
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The old town mural that reflects ‘the social net’ of Nicosia
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The old town mural that reflects ‘the social net’ of Nicosia

A huge, 38-metre wall mural has just been completed on Trikoupi street in old Nicosia – the latest step in the ongoing project to re-brand and rejuvenate the walled city. Trikoupi, in particular, heading north from Ochi roundabout (and known for a large migrant population, with Omeriye Mosque just down the road), has become almost […]

18.01.2026 15:28
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Cyprus’ participation in Gaza Peace Board ‘carries no financial obligations’
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Cyprus’ participation in Gaza Peace Board ‘carries no financial obligations’

Cyprus’ potential participation in the US-led Peace Council for Gaza does not entail any financial commitments or payments by the Republic, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said. In a statement to the Cyprus News Agency, Letymbiotis said President Nikos Christodoulides received an official invitation from the US President for Cyprus to join the Peace Board for […]

18.01.2026 15:21
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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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