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Our View: Some credit must go to Christodoulides for EU defence clause promotion

The government staged an impressively well-organised and smoothly-run informal EU summit on Thursday and Friday. It was unaffected by protesting farmers at the Rizoelia roundabout who had threatened to block all access roads and cause maximum inconvenience to the many important guests on their way to meetings. More importantly, the presence of so many EU […]

26.04.2026 08:00

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UK job postings hit five-year low as employers turn cautious in March

Britain’s employers showed signs ​of caution in March after the start of the Iran warwith a measure of hiring falling during the month and the lowest number of ‌job postings in almost five years, according to data published this week. There were signs of some stability in the jobs market in the run-up to the […]

26.04.2026 07:00

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Anthropic to offer Mythos AI access to European banks soon

Anthropic plans to provide access to its Mythos AI model to European banks soon, three people familiar with the matter said, as global banks scramble to test the technology after large US banks were given ​initial access. Mythos is viewed by as posing significant challenges to the banking ​industry and its legacy technology systems, prompting […]

26.04.2026 06:00

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Cyprus’ social media ban in practice

When President Nikos Christodoulides announced last week that Cyprus is poised to implement a social media ban for children under 15, he blithely mentioned that the age verification system would be via the ‘Digital Citizen’ application, a – so far – non-mandatory digital storage for personal data. It immediately set alarm bells ringing among those […]

26.04.2026 04:24

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Palhinha scores late Tottenham goal at Wolves to end winless run

Tottenham Hotspur’s Joao Palhinha scored eight minutes from time as his side claimed a first Premier League victory in 16 games with a 1-0 win against relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Saturday but they remain in the bottom three. Spurs have 34 points from 34 matches but are still 18th and in the drop […]

25.04.2026 19:46

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Olise and Kane lead Bayern comeback from three goals down in 4-3 win at Mainz

Bayern Munich fought back from three goals down to clinch a 4-3 win over Mainz 05 on Saturday as substitutes Harry Kane and Michael Olise led a second-half comeback for the Bundesliga champions ahead of their clash with Paris St Germain in the Champions League semi-finals. Mainz, who handed Bayern their last away loss in […]

25.04.2026 19:39

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Site-specific dance and live music for families

Dance, live music and performances in the park? That is exactly what is coming up on Sunday in Nicosia’s Athalassa Park, as the Green Steps programme presents its next activity. With a focus on dance and ecological sensitivity, the programme connects children aged five to 11 with educators to encourage environmental welfare through the art […]

25.04.2026 19:17

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West Ham boost survival chances with 2-1 win over Everton

West Ham United took a big step towards Premier League survival with a 2-1 win at home to Everton on Saturday, with substitute Callum Wilson’s 92nd-minute winner keeping the Hammers out of the relegation zone. After a drab first half, the game sparked into life when Jordan Pickford’s save from Taty Castellanos led to a […]

25.04.2026 19:10

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Punjab pull off record chase against Delhi despite Rahul ton

KL Rahul hammered a sensational 152 not out and Delhi Capitals piled up what was briefly the season’s highest total, yet Punjab Kings cruised to a six-wicket victory in an Indian Premier League run-fest on Saturday. In all, 529 runs were plundered in 38.5 overs in a remarkable exhibition of T20 batting, with a combined […]

25.04.2026 18:55

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York City promoted to League Two after dramatic draw with title rivals Rochdale

York City’s Josh Stones struck deep in stoppage time at National League title rivals Rochdale to send his side back up to English football’s fourth-tier on Saturday after a 1-1 draw featuring two injury-time goals and pitch invasions by both sets of fans. Rochdale, who needed victory to snatch the title and automatic promotion back […]

25.04.2026 18:23

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Iran says it won’t accept ‘maximalist demands’ as Islamabad hosts peace push

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi laid out Iran’s demands and its reservations about U.S. positions on Saturday as Islamabad hosted a new push to end a war that has killed thousands and roiled global markets. Though details of the talks were scant, Araqchi met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other high-ranking officials. The White […]

25.04.2026 17:37

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Marc Marquez wins chaotic Spanish GP sprint despite crash in rain

Ducati’s Marc Marquez pulled off an unlikely victory at the Spanish Grand Prix sprint on Saturday despite crashing in treacherous conditions before swapping bikes in a race that descended into chaos as rain wreaked havoc in Jerez. Spain’s reigning MotoGP champion claimed his second sprint victory of the season, beating teammate Francesco Bagnaia for a […]

25.04.2026 17:32

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President highlights cancer prevention at Christodoula March

President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday emphasised the importance of cancer prevention, treatment and support services as the annual Christodoula March began in Nicosia. The march, which supports cancer patients and their families, drew large public participation. Addressing attendees, Christodoulides said the event continues to serve as a point of unity and awareness more than five […]

25.04.2026 17:30

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Four killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, state media say

Four people were killed on Saturday in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, Lebanon’s state news agency reported, while the Israeli military said Hezbollah had fired rockets at Israel, the latest challenges to a tenuous, recently extended ceasefire. The ceasefire agreed between Israel and Lebanon has led to a significant reduction in hostilities, but Israel and […]

25.04.2026 17:14

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Cyprus’ international role ‘strengthened’ by EU leaders summit

The informal European Council held in Cyprus on Thursday and Friday has strengthened the country’s international standing and reinforced its role in shaping European policy priorities, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday. He expressed satisfaction with both the organisation and substance of the summit, saying that the outcome contributed to positioning Cyprus as an active […]

25.04.2026 17:06

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Cyprus to turn migration from a ‘problem to a solution’

Cyprus is pursuing a comprehensive restructuring of its asylum system within the framework of the EU’s new migration pact, deputy migration minister Nicholas Ioannides assured on Saturday. “Our goal is to turn migration from a problem into a solution that benefits our citizens and the state, while always respecting our international obligations,” he stressed. Speaking […]

25.04.2026 17:00

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Manchester City shocked by Brighton in Women’s Super League title race

Manchester City’s title party plans suffered a setback as the Women’s Super League leaders lost 3-2 at mid-table Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, delaying their likely coronation. City knew a win — coupled with an Arsenal loss or draw at home to bottom side Leicester City on Wednesday — would secure a first league […]

25.04.2026 17:00

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Romania finds parts of second drone after overnight Russian attack on Ukraine

Romania recovered fragments of two drones after an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, its defence ministry said in statements on Saturday, while the foreign ministry said it had summoned the Russian ambassador in protest. Parts of drones were found in the southeastern city of Galati, where an electricity pole and a household annex were […]

25.04.2026 16:36

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As coal chokes Johannesburg, South African scientists launch pollution warning app

Scientists at the University ​of Witwatersrand have designed South Africa’s first app to warn residents of pollution levels, as ‌Johannesburg suffers a spike in coal emissions in recent weeks, causing breathing problems and other health issues. Africa’s wealthiest city lies not far from the country’s coal mines and the rotten-egg smell of sulphur has often […]

25.04.2026 16:00

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Motorcyclist dies in Akrotiri crash

A motorcyclist dies in a traffic accident in Akrotiri on Saturday, while his female passenger was injured when their bike crashed with a car, the British Bases said. The driver of the car was arrested and the road closed to traffic. British bases police said the crash occurred at around 1.30pm when a car collided […]

25.04.2026 15:30

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‘Our goal is to make sustainable choices simple’

In Limassol, there is a boutique hotel lobby that attracts attention with its very bright flowers. However, these flowers are not the kind you would typically find in a garden. They do not wilt, do not need any water, and are entirely free from allergens. They also look just like the real thing. Floral Image […]

25.04.2026 15:30

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Festival celebrates Journey of Silk: From China to Cyprus

On May 1, the village of Kalavasos will host a cultural event dedicated to the history, art, and tradition of silk. The Journey of Silk: From China to Cyprus festival aims to highlight the close cultural ties between Cyprus and China through the art of silk. Workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations, DJs, storytelling, village walks and Chinese […]

25.04.2026 14:21

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Farmer suffers heart attack after learning cattle must be culled

A 60-year-old cattle farmer from Yeri was admitted to intensive care on Saturday after suffering a heart attack shortly after his animal unit tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease. The incident occurred after veterinary services confirmed infection at his holding, which is understood to include around 300 animals that are now scheduled for culling under state […]

25.04.2026 14:17

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Major Russian attack on Ukraine kills seven, wounds dozens

A major Russian overnight attack on Ukraine killed seven people and injured dozens more as Moscow launched over 660 drones and missiles in a barrage that targeted the city of Dnipro in southeastern Ukraine, and hit several other regions. A large chunk of an apartment building in Dnipro collapsed after being hit during the attack. […]

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