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US-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks

Hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in the US-Israeli war with Iran faded on Sunday as efforts to revive negotiations stalled, with both Tehran and Washington showing little sign of compromise. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi returned to the Middle East after mediation talks in Pakistan, while Donald Trump cancelled a planned visit to Islamabad by […]

26.04.2026 12:30

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Who cares about the people?

In the past couple of weeks, we have witnessed the results in two European elections that will change the way the EU will be moving forward. In Hungary, the 16-year rule of Victor Orban has come to an end in a closely watched contest. The result was met with a collective sigh of relief in European capitals, which had long been frustrated by Orban’s obstruction of a unified EU stance on key issues – most notably Ukraine.   Yet the celebration of Orban’s defeat, often […]

26.04.2026 12:00

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The man who’s prepared for any emergency

Despite all the “good work done so far”, Cyprus still has a long way to go in preventing disasters, an issue that can be resolved with proper training for prevention, Savvas Savva – honoured for his service in saving lives – has told the Cyprus Mail. “You should always be on alert and prepare for […]

26.04.2026 12:00

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France to deploy forces in Cyprus under new ‘humanitarian’ defence agreement

Cyprus is set to sign an agreement in June allowing the presence of French forces on the island for humanitarian purposes, President Nikos Christodoulides said Sunday. Speaking after a memorial service in Nicosia, the president confirmed that discussions with France have moved to a formal stage, with the agreement to be concluded at ministerial level. […]

26.04.2026 11:58

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Kontides finishes eighth at Hyeres Grand Slam in season return

Cypriot sailor Pavlos Kontides secured eighth place overall at the Grand Slam of Hyeres on Sunday, marking his first major competition appearance of 2026 in the ILCA7 category. In the final day, Kontides delivered a strong performance in the opening race, finishing second, before placing seventh in the following race. The results confirmed his position […]

26.04.2026 11:11

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Man arrested over suspected arson of car in Limassol

Police confirmed on Sunday that a 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the suspected arson of a vehicle in Limassol, with investigators indicating the intended target may have been the owner’s granddaughter. The arrest was carried out under a court warrant as part of an ongoing investigation into a fire that broke out […]

26.04.2026 11:04

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Every missing Cypriot counts

The tragedy of missing persons in Cyprus is one of the island’s deepest and most enduring wounds. It is also one of the few areas where meaningful bicommunal cooperation has remarkably endured for decades amid division. That cooperation – embodied in the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) in Cyprus – rests on a simple yet powerful principle: […]

26.04.2026 11:00

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‘Trusted flaggers’ to police the web

When does social-media rage turn into hate speech? Is Eoka a terrorist organisation? Should it be legal to blame Nato expansion for the war in Ukraine? And who gets to decide? The Radiotelevision and Digital Services Authority (RTDSA) announced last month that it’s now accepting applications for ‘trusted flaggers’ of online content. Trusted flaggers (TFs) […]

26.04.2026 11:00

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Trump’s security again faces scrutiny after press dinner shooting

The shooting of a Secret Service agent on Saturday night at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner has raised fresh concerns about the security of America’s political leadership amid rising political violence. Hundreds of agents from multiple law enforcement bodies were deployed to protect the annual event, attended by President Donald Trump and senior officials. […]

26.04.2026 10:56

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Israeli attacks kill at least four Palestinians in Gaza, medics say

Israeli military attacks killed at least four Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, health officials in the enclave said. Medics said an airstrike carried out by Israel’s forces killed one person near the central village of Al-Mughraqa, while Israeli gunfire and tank shelling killed two others near Gaza City. In another incident, Israeli forces shot and […]

26.04.2026 10:52

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Woman rescued after car overturns in Moniatis crash

A woman was rescued after becoming trapped in a vehicle following a traffic accident early on Sunday in Moniatis. The incident occurred shortly before 1am when emergency services were called to the scene. According to fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis, “a private vehicle veered off course and, after colliding with a small parapet of a […]

26.04.2026 10:37

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Police make 12 arrests in overnight crackdown

Police confirmed on Sunday that 12 people were arrested during a series of coordinated overnight operations nationwide. The arrests were made for a range of offences including attempted arson, assault causing serious bodily harm, drink driving and illegal residence. Officers stopped 947 vehicles and inspected 1,225 drivers and passengers during the night. Traffic enforcement featured […]

26.04.2026 10:32

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Showers and storms expected across Cyprus as dust clears by Monday

Cyprus will see unsettled weather on Sunday with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms expected across parts of the island, while light dust in the atmosphere is forecast to gradually clear by tomorrow. Cloud cover will increase at intervals, bringing localised rain and the possibility of storms, particularly later in the day. Temperatures are expected to […]

26.04.2026 10:22

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Genocide and the promise of ‘never again’

April 24 is not simply a date. It marks a beginning and a warning.  In 1915, in the final years of the Ottoman Empire, Armenian intellectuals and community leaders were arrested in Constantinople. It was the opening act. What followed was the Armenian Genocide: a systematic campaign of deportation, death marches, starvation and mass killing that […]

26.04.2026 10:00

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Tesla reports zero federal tax for 2025 despite billions in revenue

When Tesla released its annual report for US regulators in January, the Texas-based automaker, led by the world’s richest man, reported a federal tax bill of zero dollars for 2025. That was nothing new. For all but one of the past 20 years, a period in which Tesla reported US revenues totaling $264 billion, the […]

26.04.2026 10:00

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Cyprus smiles

You smile without thinking. At the bakery. In the lift. Passing a friend on the pavement. It’s automatic. Polite. Reflexive. And in Cyprus, it’s part of our culture. We smile often, laugh a lot. It’s there in our easy banter, a stranger’s grin, a neighbour’s welcome. Smiling here isn’t a performance. It’s a habit of […]

26.04.2026 09:00

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A plea for a federal Cyprus on the Swiss model

There is very bad turbulence all around Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean that calls for wise leadership all round to steer Cyprus in a safe direction. Switzerland managed to stay neutral during two world wars in 1914-18 and 1939-45 involving Germany, France and Italy even though its cantons were populated by German, French and Italian […]

26.04.2026 09:00

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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting April 20: State Aid Commissioner Stella Michaelidou has approved a state grant to Plug and Play Cyprus Innovation Centre to cover its operational costs, among other expenses. According to an announcement released this week, the decision, issued on April 9, concerns a state aid […]

26.04.2026 09:00

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Chelsea players are ‘united’, as focus shifts to FA Cup semi

Chelsea interim coach Calum McFarlane said the team was not dwelling on the firing of previous manager Liam Rosenior, and instead focusing on beating Leeds United this weekend to reach the FA Cup final. McFarlane, who briefly served as Chelsea’s interim coach in January when Enzo Maresca left the role, was appointed to the position […]

26.04.2026 09:00

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US-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks

Hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran receded as a new week began, with talks aimed at ending the two-month conflict at a standstill and both Tehran and Washington showing little willingness to soften their terms. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi left mediator Pakistan empty-handed at the weekend, and U.S. President […]

26.04.2026 08:48

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Trump safe after shooting at White House correspondents dinner, suspect in custody

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner by Secret Service agents on Saturday night after a man opened fire with a shotgun on security personnel, officials said. The armed man fired at a Secret Service agent, an FBI official told Reuters. About two hours […]

26.04.2026 08:34

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Tales from the coffeeshop: Assault dogs let loose as election bickering begins

ALTHOUGH, we are still a month away from the parliamentary elections, wherever you look in Nicosia’s streets there are billboards, with the photoshopped faces of candidates, after our vote. Most of the candidates seem to be standing for Disy, which must mean the party’s candidates, have a lot more money than those of other parties […]

26.04.2026 08:30

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Cashless trend deepens across Greek economy

Visa Hellas country manager Nikos Petrakis recently highlighted the growing shift towards invisible payments, as well as how technology is reshaping everyday transactions. Speaking to Athens-Macedonian News Agency (APE-MPE), Petrakis described a payment landscape that has moved far beyond plastic money, arguing that the experience of paying for goods and services has become faster, more […]

26.04.2026 08:30

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European savings buffers may temper economic fallout from oil shock

If a hit to household finances is what dictates the economic impact of this oil shock, then European households have more savings insulation than their US counterparts, tempering a narrative that Europe stands to suffer far more. The Iran conflict may well be winding down. But eight weeks ​of sky-high oil and gas prices, and […]

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