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The ‘Donroe’ Doctrine: Trump’s hemispheric realignment and its limits

The geopolitical landscape remains defined by unrelenting tension. Established norms are being challenged, and the traditional structures of international relations are in a state of visible decay. From the brazen capture of Venezuela’s President, Nicolas Maduro, in early January 2026, to the attritional war in Ukraine and the lack of progress in negotiations, the world remains in a state […]

18.01.2026 11:40

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Two killed in mass Russian drone attack on Ukraine, Zelenskiy says

Two people were killed and dozens more wounded in a mass Russian drone attack across Ukraine overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, as U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators hashed out a post-war plan in the latest round of peace talks. Moscow has stepped up a winter campaign of strikes on the Ukrainian energy system while […]

18.01.2026 11:33

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Nine arrested in overnight police operations

Police carried out preventive operations throughout the night, with an increased presence in urban areas, aiming to prevent criminal acts, protect the public and safeguard public order. During the operations, officers arrested a total of nine people for various offences. In Larnaca district, four individuals were arrested in connection with an investigation into a shooting […]

18.01.2026 11:26

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Heavy traffic reported on roads to Troodos

Heavy traffic is being reported on roads leading to Troodos due to a large number of visitors, police said on Sunday. According to the police, traffic flow towards the mountain has become even more difficult because of dense fog in the area, exacerbated by a vehicle that has been immobilised due to a mechanical fault. […]

18.01.2026 11:11

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The Digital Omnibus: a GDPR and AI Act perspective

By Avgi Michael and Anastasios Kostekoglou The Digital Omnibus arrives at a critical juncture for Europe, amid growing debate as to whether the cumulative effect of its regulatory framework has constrained competitiveness, particularly considering differing approaches adopted abroad. The case for simplifying digital laws The European Commission has expressly acknowledged the need for a more […]

18.01.2026 10:30

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On with the show: AI and virtual reality step in to transform live performance

EU-funded researchers are using emerging technologies to create new, immersive experiences and reimagine the future of live performance. By Gareth Willmer In September 2025, a stage performance with a difference took place at Porto’s Coliseum theatre in northern Portugal. In Re-embodied Machine, a dancer wearing motion sensors interacted with lights and sound that responded to […]

18.01.2026 10:30

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Cyprus’ big W.F.H. dilemma

Here’s one for the bosses of Cyprus! Did you know that, in an eight-hour office workday, your staff are accomplishing just 2 hours 53 minutes of actual work?! This being the Mediterranean, lunch can take hours out of the day. Coffee breaks are practically written into the contract. You get smoke breaks disguised as meetings; […]

18.01.2026 09:30

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A landmark reborn: bbf:’s KEAN and the reinvention of urban Cyprus

KEAN project Limassol is more than a development; it is a physical manifesto for Cyprus’s next chapter. Rising on the historic coastal site of the original KEAN juice factory, a visionary project by bbf: is transforming an industrial landmark of the past into a symbol of the future. This is a new mixed-use development engineered […]

18.01.2026 09:30

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Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, report says

The Trump administration wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing a draft charter. U.S. President Donald Trump would serve as its inaugural chairman and each member state shall serve a term of no more than three years from this charter’s entry into force, subject […]

18.01.2026 09:08

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Iran’s long history of outside interference

Iran is in the news again. This time because the bazaar joined protests against the Islamic Republic of Iran and many protesters have been reported killed and seriously injured. The bazaar is a microcosm of economic activity by the merchant class mixed with social, political and religious interaction in the market place that traditionally acts […]

18.01.2026 09:00

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Trump vows tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland

President Donald Trump vowed to implement a wave of increasing tariffs on European allies until the United States is allowed to buy Greenland, escalating a row over the future of Denmark’s vast Arctic island. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said additional 10% import tariffs would take effect on February 1 on goods from […]

18.01.2026 08:49

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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting January 12: The Cyprus capital market is poised for steady growth in 2026, driven by regulatory reform, technological innovation and stronger supervision, according to Panikkos Vakkou, Vice-Chairman of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). In an article first published by Stockwatch, Vakkou argued […]

18.01.2026 08:40

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Tales from the Coffeeshop: When transparency is actually really murky

THE PREZ’S better half, who likes to be known as the first lady even though there is no such title or public position in Kyproulla, has betrayed her low tolerance for criticism and mockery over the last 10 days since her pet cause was at the centre of the videogate public outcry. Unable to cope […]

18.01.2026 08:30

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RAM prices surge as AI demand strains global supply

Soaring demand from artificial intelligence systems is disrupting global supply chains and driving RAM prices sharply higher, industry analysts say,…

18.01.2026 08:07

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Our View: The UN framework has proved a lost cause for Cyprus

The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative in Cyprus and head of Unficyp, Khassim Diagne, on Thursday briefed the UN Security Council on the content of the UNSG’s two reports about Cyprus, the Cyprus News Agency reported. Diagne made no comment about the outcome of the consultations, saying “we are still at a premature stage,” said the […]

18.01.2026 08:00

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Cyprus capital market poised for growth despite tougher oversight

Cyprus and European capital markets are entering a new phase in 2026, shaped by sweeping regulatory changes and heightened supervisory expectations, according to Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) chairman George Theocharides. In an article first published by the Cypriot daily Phileleftheros, Theocharides said the revisions of MiFID II and MiFIR, AIFMD II and UCITS, […]

18.01.2026 08:00

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European and British regulators sign agreement on digital resilience

European Supervisory Authorities and their counterparts in the United Kingdom have signed a memorandum of understanding, aiming to enhance the oversight of critical ICT third-party service providers. The agreement involves the EBA, EIOPA and ESMA along with the Bank of England, the Prudential Regulation Authority, and the Financial Conduct Authority. This specific agreement enhances the […]

18.01.2026 07:00

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Mercosur deal promises ‘greater stability’ for Cyprus

The trade deal signed between the European Union and South American trade bloc Mercosur will bring about greater stability for Cyprus and its farmers, Commerce and Trade Minister Michael Damianos has said. “The agreement creates clear and substantial benefits for the Republic of Cyprus, both in terms of trade and services, in an environment of […]

18.01.2026 04:20

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Handmade paper exhibition coming up in Nicosia

Two independent events are taking place at the Home for Cooperation, enriching January’s agenda. Arriving first is Process, an exhibition by Feza Aygın Sanıvar with handmade paper crafted from Cypriot plants. Unfolding across January 20 and 21, the exhibition showcases the artist’s practice of tracing the intimate and fragile relationship between land, memory and identity. […]

17.01.2026 19:51

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Liverpool held by Burnley to extend winless run, joy for Chelsea

A Florian Wirtz strike was cancelled out by Marcus Edwards as Liverpool were left ruing a missed penalty by Dominik Szoboszlai in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with lowly Burnley, the hosts’ fourth Premier League stalemate in a row. Waves of attacks kept 19th-placed Burnley’s backline pinned deep in the first half and Liverpool could have led […]

17.01.2026 19:03

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Sixth Dakar win for Al-Attiyah as Benavides triumphs on two wheels

Qatar’s Nasser Al-Attiyah won the Dakar Rally for the sixth time in the car category on Saturday as Argentina’s Luciano Benavides won by two seconds on two wheels, the narrowest margin ever. Al-Attiyah, with Belgian co-driver Fabian Lurquin, had led overnight after taking his 50th career stage win and made no mistakes as he handed […]

17.01.2026 18:31

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Real Madrid calm storm with win over Levante

Real Madrid ended a turbulent week with a much-needed 2-0 win over relegation-threatened Levante on Saturday, courtesy of second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Raul Asencio, after being met with boos from a restless Bernabeu crowd before the breakthrough arrived. The win snapped Real’s two-match losing run and offered brief respite after a bruising week. […]

17.01.2026 18:27

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Greece plans extension of territorial waters despite Turkish warning

Greece plans to extend its territorial waters further, including potentially in the Aegean Sea, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said, despite Turkey’s long-standing threat of war should Athens take such a step. The NATO allies, but historic rivals, have eased tensions in recent years but remain at odds over where their continental shelves begin and end […]

17.01.2026 18:23

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Protesters rally in Denmark and Greenland against Trump annexation threat

Protesters in Denmark and Greenland demonstrated on Saturday against President Donald Trump’s demand that the Arctic island be ceded to the U.S.and called for it to be left to determine its own future. Trump says Greenland is vital to U.S. security because of its strategic location and large mineraldeposits, and has not ruled out using […]

17.01.2026 18:18

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