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Kıbrıs 03.01.2026 08:00

Waymo’s San Francisco outage raises doubts over robotaxi readiness during crises

A widespread power outage in San Francisco that led to Waymo robotaxis stalling and snarling traffic earlier this month has raised concerns about the readiness of autonomous vehicle operators to tackle major emergencies like earthquakes and floods. Driverless taxis from Alphabet (GOOGL.O) unit Waymo, a ubiquitous feature on the city’s streets, were stuck at intersections […]

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Kıbrıs 03.01.2026 07:10

Meta to buy startup to boost advanced AI

Meta announced this week that it would acquire Chinese-founded artificial intelligence startup Manus, as the technology giant accelerates efforts to integrate advanced AI across its platforms. Financial terms of the transaction were not released, but a source with direct knowledge of the matter said the deal values the Singapore-based firm at between $2 billion and […]

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Kıbrıs 03.01.2026 06:30

Musk’s xAI buys third building to expand AI compute power

Elon Musk has announced that his artificial intelligence startup xAI has bought a third building to expand its infrastructure, aiming to boost training capacity to nearly 2 gigawatts of compute power. The latest expansion underscores xAI’s ambitious push to compete more effectively with industry leaders OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude by training increasingly advanced models. […]

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Kıbrıs 03.01.2026 04:24

Cyprus municipalities announce Epiphany programmes

Public ceremonies ending with crosses being thrown in the water, followed by swimmers keen to claim it, will be held on Tuesday by the municipalities of Nicosia, Paphos and Ayia Napa. This year’s official state celebration of Epiphany will take place in Paphos and is set to be attended by President Nikos Christodoulidis and Archbishop […]

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Kıbrıs 03.01.2026 04:20

Our View: Mammari incident shows how dangerous the blame game has become

The UN had not, as of Friday at least, weighed on the December 30 buffer-zone incident near Mammari where a Greek Cypriot father and son were cultivating their land. This has allowed both sides to fuel their competing narratives. The Greek Cypriot farmer, Gavriel Yerolemou, said that more than 20 Turkish soldiers and police had […]

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Kıbrıs 02.01.2026 22:10

Three Turkish Cypriot journalists threatened in north

The Turkish Cypriot Journalists’ Union (Ktgb) said that three journalists were threatened by a family member of a defendant while reporting on a trial at Kyrenia district court on Friday. “Threats and obstruction attempts towards journalists whose only purpose is to inform the public with the news they are doing continued on the first working […]

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Kıbrıs 02.01.2026 19:57

US says it thwarted potential ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve attack in North Carolina

The US Justice Department said on Friday it thwarted an alleged plan by a North Carolina man to carry out an ISIS-inspired attack using knives and hammers on New Year’s Eve. Christian Sturdivant, 18, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, was charged with providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization, according to a criminal complaint. […]

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Kıbrıs 02.01.2026 19:06

Police unions threaten protests over proposed reform of working hours

Positions remain hardened over a recently announced police reform aimed at adjusting working hours and holiday regulations for officers of all ranks, with police unions threatening protests following a meeting with Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Friday. The head of the police branch of the Isotita trade union, Nikos Loizides, expressed the union’s anger over […]

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Kıbrıs 02.01.2026 19:05

These are the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra’s first concerts in 2026

The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra is eager to present its new concert programme, starting from mid-January 2026. An inspired, diverse and artistically wide-ranging programme awaits audiences as the new year rolls in, featuring a compelling selection of classical masterpieces alongside contemporary musical works. The year begins with a Starlight 3 concert with soprano Miah Persson and […]

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Kıbrıs 02.01.2026 18:44

Eurostat outlines Cyprus position as EU Council presidency commences

Cyprus assumes the reins of the EU Council presidency with strong public finances and high investment levels, according to figures released by Eurostat on Friday. The data show Cyprus running a budget surplus of 4.1 per cent of GDP, compared with an EU average deficit of 3.1 per cent, while public debt stands at 62.8 […]

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Kıbrıs 02.01.2026 18:15

Trump threatens Iran over protest crackdown as deadly unrest flares

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to come to the aid of protesters in Iran if security forces fire on them, days into unrest that has left several dead and posed the biggest internal threat to Iranian authorities in years. “We are locked and loaded and ready to go,” he said in a social […]

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Kıbrıs 02.01.2026 18:10

As bitcoin stalls at $88,000, BTC whales rotate into this new cheap crypto for 15x growth potential

Bitcoin often sets the tone for the market, but it does not always lead every phase. When price stalls near major levels, large investors start scanning for better risk and reward setups. Market commentators suggest this is exactly what tends to happen late in strong runs. Capital rotates away from crowded trades and into lower-cost […]

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Kıbrıs 02.01.2026 17:35

Australia to bid farewell to Khawaja as England fight for scraps

Triumphant Australia will bid farewell to Usman Khawaja as England look to recover another few scraps of pride when the Ashes series comes to a conclusion with the fifth test in Sydney from Sunday. Australia’s 3-1 series lead has already ensured that they will retain the urn until they next travel to England, but Khawaja’s […]

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Kıbrıs 02.01.2026 17:07

Unions seek meeting with president as labour advisory body convenes

Trade unions are preparing to escalate pressure on the government over labour policy, with a request for a meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides and a key labour advisory body meeting scheduled for January 9. The unions Sek, Peo and Deok convened on Friday to coordinate further action, agreeing to submit a memorandum to the president […]

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Kıbrıs 02.01.2026 16:28

Rollout of smart electricity meters continues across island

The rollout of smart electricity meters is continuing across Cyprus in January, with the electricity authority (EAC) on Friday announcing the list of neighbourhoods which are to have smart meters installed in January. In the Nicosia district, the rollout of smart meters will be focused on the suburb of Strovolos, with installation work to take […]

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Kıbrıs 02.01.2026 16:18

UK records hottest and sunniest year ever in 2025

Britain experienced its hottest and sunniest year on record in 2025, surpassing the previous high set in 2022, the national weather service said on Friday, as persistent high-pressure systems and unusually warm seas drove up temperatures. The Met Office said the average annual temperature was 10.09 degrees Celsius (50.16 degrees Fahrenheit), topping the 2022 average […]

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Kıbrıs 02.01.2026 16:11

Russians won’t represent their country at Winter Olympics even if Ukraine war ends

Russian athletes at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will not be able to represent their country even if a peace deal is reached with Ukraine, International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry said in an Italian newspaper interview. At this stage nothing would change the Committee’s decision allowing Russian athletes to take part in the February […]

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Kıbrıs 02.01.2026 15:27

Hospitality venues full and hotels reach 60% occupancy over New Year

Hospitality venues across Cyprus recorded full occupancy over the New Year period, while hotels reached around 60 per cent, according to industrial bodies. Hospitality venues association (Pasika) president Neophytos Thrasyvoulou informed that occupancy during Christmas was strong but lower compared with New Year, largely because Christmas remains more family focused and weather conditions hindered travel. […]

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Kıbrıs 02.01.2026 15:06

December rainfall exceeds average across Cyprus

Cyprus recorded above average rainfall in December, with totals reaching 116 per cent of the monthly norm, according to preliminary data released on Friday by the met office. Average rainfall measured 122.8 millimetres, compared with the usual December figure of 105.6 millimetres. Rainfall since the start of October reached 159.2 millimetres, equivalent to 83 per […]

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Kıbrıs 02.01.2026 15:02

Keve hails EU presidency as opportunity for Cyprus and Europe

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) welcomed Cyprus’ assumption of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on January 1. In its statement, Keve explained that the role is both a national responsibility and a strategic opportunity for the country at a time of major economic and geopolitical challenges across Europe. […]

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Kıbrıs 02.01.2026 14:43

Seven-year-old girl hospitalised after Limassol crash

A seven-year-old girl is in a serious but stable condition at Makarios hospital after being injured in a road collision in Limassol on New Year’s Day, police said. The crash occurred at around 10am along Ellados street when the child’s 41-year-old father apparently lost consciousness and control of the vehicle, which veered left, struck a […]

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Kıbrıs 02.01.2026 14:43

Cyprus bank deposits climb to €57.9bn in November

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday reported that bank deposits and loans increased in Cyprus in November 2025, reflecting continued growth in household savings and credit despite a slowdown compared with October. According to figures published by the CBC, total loans recorded a net increase of €71.5 million in November 2025 compared with […]

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Kıbrıs 02.01.2026 14:13

Can you ‘live long and prosper’ by learning economics from Star Trek? Or is that ‘highly illogical’?

It might seem worlds away from the Earth we know. But can Star Trek teach us anything about the economics of our own society? Set in the mid-23rd century, the original Star Trek series told the story of the starship Enterprise. Its crew were led by the human Captain James Kirk and the half-Vulcan Mr […]

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Kıbrıs 02.01.2026 14:08

Cyprus retail sales grow as consumer demand stays strong

Cyprus’ retail trade continued to expand in November 2025, supported by solid consumer demand across most categories, according to figures released on Friday by the Statistical Service (Cystat). The Turnover Value Index of retail trade, excluding motor vehicles, rose by 4.6 per cent compared with November 2024, while the Turnover Volume Index increased by 7.6 […]

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