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Cyprus approves state aid for Plug and Play innovation hub

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 measure for Plug and Play Cyprus Innovation Centre, aimed at supporting its ongoing […]

19.04.2026 15:57

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Thirty years on: rethinking Huntington’s Clash of Civilisations

Thirty years on, why revisit Professor Samuel Huntington’s seminal and widely debated book, The Clash of Civilisations and the Remaking of World Order, published in 1996? Not to celebrate a thesis. Not to settle old academic debates. But because the language of a “clash of civilisations” is returning – and beginning to shape the way […]

19.04.2026 15:41

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What to enjoy at revival of Famagusta Orange Festival

Some celebrations carry more than festivity, they carry memory. The Orange Festival of Famagusta is one of them. Once among the town’s most emblematic events, it returns this May, honouring the region’s traditions and past. The municipalities of Ayia Napa and Famagusta join forces to revive the historic celebration in Ayia Napa’s municipal district on […]

19.04.2026 15:15

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Eight people remain in hospital after Kyiv shooting, mayor says

Eight people, including one child, remain hospitalised in Kyiv after being wounded in a shooting that killed six people, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Sunday. A Russian-born man opened fire from an automatic rifle on passersby on Saturday before barricading himself in a supermarket with hostages, where he was shot dead by police. Police stormed […]

19.04.2026 15:04

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Scientific study forms a good basis for economic policy

In the EU, a significant number of existing high‑level research centres focus on empirical studies of issues of public economic interest. Such centres aim to support, in a practical way, the competent bodies of the EU and national governments in the formulation of economic and social policies. The existence of such structures forms an essential […]

19.04.2026 14:26

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Oev outlines key labour developments ahead of 2026 assembly

The Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) has outlined key labour developments for 2025 ahead of its annual general assembly later this month. Specifically, the assembly will take place in Nicosia on April 28, in the presence of president Nikos Christodoulides, who is expected to address the event. The federation stated that during 2025 it undertook […]

19.04.2026 14:24

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Spurs want police action over ‘vile, dehumanising’ racism against Danso

Tottenham Hotspur condemned on Sunday “vile, dehumanising racism” against defender Kevin Danso on social media after his error gifted Brighton & Hove Albion a late equaliser that left the Premier League side in the relegation zone. Brighton scored in the dying minutes after the 27-year-old Austrian national team player was muscled off the ball, enabling […]

19.04.2026 14:17

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Farmers stage protest over culling measures as foot-and-mouth cases rise

Livestock farmers staged a protest on Sunday amid growing anger over the handling of a surge in foot-and-mouth disease cases, with tensions briefly escalating as demonstrators blocked a main road in Nicosia. The protest was triggered by recent outbreaks and the spread of the disease to pig farms – prompting farmers to demand an immediate […]

19.04.2026 14:14

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Circling the moon, a Black astronaut inspires millions

At 12 years old, Naia Butler-Craig decided she wanted to be an astronaut. Each time she walked into St. ​Mark AME Church in Orlando, Florida, and saw the framed photo of Mae Jemison, the first Black woman to travel into space, she knew ‌space was her ultimate goal. About 16 years later as a NASA […]

19.04.2026 13:30

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Another attempted arson attack at Jewish site in London, charity says

A synagogue in north London has become the latest Jewish target in a spate of arson incidents in the British capital in recent weeks, a charity which provides security to Britain’s Jewish community said on Sunday. “We are aware of another attempted arson, this time targeting a synagogue in north London, following similar recent incidents […]

19.04.2026 13:25

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Many thanks to Gesy and my medical specialists

During a routine visit to my GP for my repeat prescription inhaler, I was informed that Gesy had changed the system procedure and that the responsibility to prescribe my inhaler now fell to a pulmonary specialist. Upon my visit and after various tests, he thought a chest X-ray would be prudent. This revealed a shadow […]

19.04.2026 13:22

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Unauthorised activity reported in buffer zone near Avlona

A new incident of unauthorised activity was recorded on Sunday morning in the Avlona area, when ‘a Turkish farmer’ reportedly attempted to cut hay in the UN-controlled buffer zone without the required permits. The incident occurred at around 11am, when the man was seen using a tractor and mowing equipment in the area. Speaking to […]

19.04.2026 13:11

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Spike in online booking scams reported, consumer group warns

A total of 15 complaints linked to online fraud involving a popular accommodation booking platform have been reported in recent days, the Cyprus Consumers Association said. Speaking to CNA, the association’s legal officer, Virginia Christou, said that “around 15 complaints were recorded in just the past three to four days”. She explained that fraudsters appear […]

19.04.2026 12:57

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Souni: a community rising from the ashes

Last July, a wildfire swept through the hills above Souni-Zanakia, destroying homes, killing two people and leaving a quiet residential community facing sudden disaster. Months later, the Country Rose estate still bears the scars but amid the loss, a story of resilience, solidarity and hope has emerged.  For Iain Dell, a retired crisis response planner with decades of experience […]

19.04.2026 12:38

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Driver arrested after crashing into house wall in Larnaca

A 30-year-old man was arrested on Saturday night after crashing his car into the wall of a house in Larnaca, police said. The incident occurred shortly after 10pm, when the driver lost control of his vehicle and collided with the wall. No injuries were reported. Members of the Larnaca traffic police who arrived at the […]

19.04.2026 11:59

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Cyprus’ social media ban is really about digital identity

By Andreas Shialaros On Thursday, President Nikos Christodoulides announced that Cyprus will ban social media for children under 15, joining Greece, and potentially Turkey, in a wave of similar measures sweeping across the region. The stated aim is to protect children. Who could possibly object? Well, perhaps those who have been watching the EU’s digital […]

19.04.2026 11:38

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Man arrested in Paphos after weapons and ammunition found in car

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Paphos on Saturday night for a series of offences, including possession of offensive weapons and explosive materials, police said. According to the police, the incident occurred at around 9.15pm when members of the traffic police stopped a car driven by the suspect. The vehicle was found to be missing […]

19.04.2026 11:32

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Support offered for the impact of war is woefully inadequate

President Nikos Christodoulides and Finance Minister Makis Keravnos brag frequently about the successful performance and good management of the economy by citing the relatively rapid growth of GDP and the upgraded credit ratings of the government and banks. However, the impressive increase in real GDP per head by 44.1 per cent over the ten years […]

19.04.2026 11:30

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Why the Cyprus property market is a matter of incentives

By Pavlos Loizou, CEO Ask Wire  Walk through the centre of Nicosia, Limassol, or Larnaca and the pattern becomes impossible to ignore. Vacant plots sitting idle for decades. Buildings — put up in the sixties and seventies on the back of independence-era optimism — now standing peeling, neglected, quietly deteriorating. And yet, right next to […]

19.04.2026 11:00

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Is this the New World Order?

On Thursday, April 16 my wife and I were disturbed by raised voices and heated conversation next door. Peaking from behind curtains, we noticed an EAC van with what appeared to be agents in confrontation with our neighbour’s gardener. The agents then came round to our property and aggressively banged on the front door. They engaged […]

19.04.2026 10:50

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North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war

North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea on Sunday, accelerating its missile launches amid Iran war tensions and talk of possible meetings with the U.S. and South Korea. Pyongyang’s intense missile activity – this was the fourth such launch this month and the seventh of the year – is meant to display its self-defence […]

19.04.2026 10:49

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Five arrested in overnight police operations

Police arrested five people on Saturday night in connection with a range of offences including theft, causing grievous bodily harm, drink-driving, driving without a licence, insurance or road tax and the illegal possession and transport of explosive materials. Police said the arrests were made as part of coordinated overnight operations carried out across the island. […]

19.04.2026 10:43

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Lionel Messi’s brace helps Inter Miami slay Rapids in front of huge crowd

Lionel Messi recorded a brace and German Berterame added a tally on a header as Inter Miami earned a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday in Denver. Messi scored the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute. He started a run just inside midfield and went unchallenged until the box, where he blasted a […]

19.04.2026 10:30

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What the growing pushback against youth social media means for brands

By Dimitris Ioannides Greece’s decision to ban social media access for children under 15 from January 1, 2027 should be seen as more than a domestic policy move. It points to a broader shift in how governments, regulators and society are beginning to think about the role of social platforms, especially in the lives of […]

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