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Kıbrıs 17.01.2026 13:30

Fossils found in Moroccan cave may be a close Homo sapiens ancestor

Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago unearthed in a Moroccan cave are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens in Africa, representing the remains of archaic humans who may have been close ancestors of our species. Researchers said the fossils – lower jawbones of two adults and a toddler […]

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Kıbrıs 17.01.2026 12:34

Conservation work begins at mosque and old school in Limassol’s Ayios Thomas

Conservation work at the mosque and the old schoolhouse in the Limassol district village of Ayios Thomas has begun, bi-communal technical committee on cultural heritage co-chairman Ali Tuncay said on Saturday. He said the work is being carried out with financial support from the European Union and technical support from the United Nations development programme, […]

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Kıbrıs 17.01.2026 12:18

Record seeker Djokovic faces ‘New Two’ roadblock at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic returns to Melbourne Park looking to roll back the apparently inexorable tide of the “Sincaraz” era and produce an Australian Open triumph that would establish him as the most successful Grand Slam champion of all time. The Serbian clinched his 24th major title at the U.S. Open in late 2023, but Jannik Sinner […]

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Kıbrıs 17.01.2026 12:12

Khamenei calls Trump criminal for causing casualties, damage, slander on Iranians

Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that Iran considers U.S. President Donald Trump a “criminal” for inflicting casualties, damage, and slander on the Iranian people during the protests. “The latest anti-Iran sedition was different in that the U.S. President personally became involved,” Iranian media quoted Khamenei as saying.

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Kıbrıs 17.01.2026 12:10

EU executive weighs idea of quick, but limited membership for Ukraine

The European Commission is considering ways to allow Ukraine’s quick accession to the EU as part of a peace deal with Russia but without giving Kyiv full membership rights, which would only be “earned” after transition periods, EU officials said. The idea, which is at a very early stage, is intended as a possible gesture […]

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Kıbrıs 17.01.2026 12:03

Paracetamol in pregnancy is safe, says research prompted by Trump autism

Taking paracetamol, known as Tylenol in the U.S., during pregnancy is safe, a group of European researchers have said, after compiling data in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims of a link to autism last year. In a review published in the British journal The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women’s Health on Saturday, the […]

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Kıbrıs 17.01.2026 12:00

From Soviet kitchens to Cypriot bakeries

Medovik is a multi-layered honey cake closely associated with Russia and the wider post-Soviet space, where it became one of the most recognisable homemade desserts of the 20th century. Its name comes directly from the Russian word for honey, which defines both its flavour and structure. The cake is built from multiple thin sponge layers […]

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Kıbrıs 17.01.2026 11:54

Cyprus paired with Co. Leitrim for Ireland’s Council of EU presidency term

Cyprus has been “paired” with County Leitrim as part of Ireland’s preparations for its takeover of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency in the second half of this year. Each of the EU’s 26 member states, Ireland itself aside, has been paired with a county in Ireland. The Irish government said that during […]

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Kıbrıs 17.01.2026 11:30

New year, new gym injuries

By Adam Taylor As Christmas fades into memory, many of us continue to focus our attention on the new year and its promise of a fresh start. For millions of people, that means joining a gym in the hope of exercising more and improving their health. In the UK alone, more than ten million adults […]

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Kıbrıs 17.01.2026 10:58

Moped crash leaves 64-year-old in critical condition

A 64-year-old man is in critical condition at Nicosia general hospital after suffering serious head injuries in a traffic accident in Avgorou. Police said the collision occurred on Friday afternoon while the man was riding a moped in the village. At around 6.30pm, the Xylofagou police station was informed by Famagusta general hospital that the […]

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Kıbrıs 17.01.2026 10:34

Late president Vassiliou to be laid to rest

George Vassiliou, the former president of Cyprus who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 94, is to be laid to rest on Saturday. He is to be given a state funeral at the Ayia Sofia cathedral in the Nicosia suburb of Strovolos, with his body being taken there on a gun carriage, before […]

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Kıbrıs 17.01.2026 10:30

ESMA to merge digital and data strategies into unified plan by 2029

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) adopted a new digital strategy and updated its data strategy to bolster technology-driven supervision and streamline regulatory reporting across the European Union. These dual frameworks reflect a commitment to promoting innovation and reducing unnecessary complexity within the financial ecosystem. The digital strategy is designed to continue the digital […]

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Kıbrıs 17.01.2026 10:22

Blaze ravages car showroom in Paphos

A fire in the early hours of Saturday caused extensive damage at a car showroom in Mesogi, Paphos, destroying a multitude of vehicles. Police said the blaze broke out at around 3.00am in the company’s open lot. Preliminary examinations show that eight cars, 11 motorcycles, three electric golf buggies and a jet ski were damaged […]

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Kıbrıs 17.01.2026 10:00

New performances on The Other Era

Following the warm response from the audience, Fantastical Theatre presents a new cycle of performances of the theatrical reading The Other Era at the Hampis Municipal Museum of Printmaking in Nicosia. This January and February, Magda Kitromilidou’s narrative returns to the stage under the direction of Magdalena Zira. The Greek-language theatrical readings will take place […]

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Kıbrıs 17.01.2026 09:26

Death toll in Iran protests over 3,000, rights group says

More than 3,000 people have died in Iran’s nationwide protests, rights activists said on Saturday, while a “very slight rise” in internet activity was reported in the country after an eight-day blackout. The US-based HRANA group said it had verified 3,090 deaths, including 2,885 protesters, after residents said the crackdown appeared to have broadly quelled protests for now […]

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Kıbrıs 17.01.2026 09:16

A cloudy, wet weekend

Today the weather will be mainly cloudy, with local rain and possible brief isolated storms, mainly after noon. Snow or sleet is expected on the higher peaks of Troodos. Winds will initially be variable, weak, 3 Beaufort, to gradually become northwesterly to northeasterly and later mainly northerly to northeasterly, weak to moderate, 3 to 4 […]

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Kıbrıs 17.01.2026 09:02

Cyprus Business Now: tourism, overnight stays, Finance Minister, CBC, renewables

Business & Economy wrap-up from the day before Cyprus witnessed a significant surge in tourism activity as the European Union reached a historic 3.08 billion nights spent at accommodation establishments in 2025. According to a Eurostat report released on Friday, the island’s tourism sector has experienced substantial growth, outperforming several regional averages. In a comparison […]

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Kıbrıs 17.01.2026 09:01

Cyprus hails US ‘Board of Peace’ team for Gaza

Cyprus has welcomed the US announcement on phase two of the Gaza Peace Plan, saying that it is a vital step in enabling the transition to the stabilisation efforts.  “Cyprus welcomes the US announcement on the phase two of the Gaza Peace Plan, including the establishment of the Palestinian technocratic committee. This is a vital […]

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Kıbrıs 17.01.2026 09:00

Carrick faces first test as United boss in Manchester derby showdown

Michael Carrick will step into the dugout as Manchester United’s interim manager for the first time in Saturday’s Manchester derby at Old Trafford, tasked with steadying a side that has stumbled through another bleak winter. United are seventh in the table with one win in their last six league matches and last week’s FA Cup […]

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Kıbrıs 17.01.2026 08:00

European cybersecurity projects to be showcased in Cyprus

An event aimed at strengthening cybersecurity in Cyprus and translating European research into real-world operations will take place on January 23, 2026, as part of the CY-TRUST project. The event, titled “From Awareness to Operations: Building Trustworthy and Accessible Cybersecurity for Europe,” is being organised under the auspices of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and […]

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Kıbrıs 17.01.2026 07:56

US names Rubio, Tony Blair, Kushner to Gaza board under Trump’s plan

The White House on Friday announced some members of a so-called “Board of Peace” that is to supervise the temporary governance of Gaza, which has been under a fragile ceasefire since October. The names include U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and […]

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Kıbrıs 17.01.2026 07:30

EU carbon tax revenue triples in six years reaching €51 billion

Revenue from carbon dioxide related taxes across the European Union experienced a surge between 2017 and 2023, climbing from €15 billion to €51 billion. According to Eurostat, these levies, which are strictly applied to the carbon content of fossil fuels, have become a significantly larger portion of the total energy tax landscape. The share of […]

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Kıbrıs 17.01.2026 06:30

EU farm workforce shrinks as agriculture share falls sharply

The share of workers employed in agriculture across the European Union fell from 5.2 per cent in 2013 to 3.9 per cent in 2023, reflecting a decade-long decline in farm employment. This trend is highlighted in the latest edition of ‘Key figures on the European food chain 2025’, published by Eurostat this week. The publication […]

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Kıbrıs 17.01.2026 04:24

Adverse weather cuts Cypriot honey output

Honey production in Cyprus has fallen by as much as 30 per cent in recent years of adverse weather, reflecting mounting pressure on the island’s beekeeping sector from environmental stress, the agricultural department said on Friday. Senior agricultural officer Lysandros Lysandrides said prolonged drought and heat have reduced average honey yields per hive by at […]

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