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US policy now a manifestation of might is right

The new year is barely with us and already we have started with a bang, literally. The events from Venezuela have made front page news everywhere. Even here in Cyprus there have been numerous opinions and analyses being expressed. As someone who has repeatedly written on the subject of Donald Trump, and been criticised for […]

11.01.2026 13:44

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Protest outside Iranian Embassy in Nicosia, over tensions in Tehran

Protesters gathered outside the Iranian Emabssy in Nicosia for a second time on Sunday. The protests come following mass protests in the country, and heightened security issues, with Tehran’s politicians in a war of words with the US. In Nicosia, dozens of people gathered, with many holding signs saying ‘Freedom to Iran’. Tehran threatened on […]

11.01.2026 13:43

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Greenland: maybe an invasion (and maybe a backlash)

The Crazy Gang are high on the ‘brilliant success’ of their Venezuela caper and looking for new targets. Like Alexander the Great, Donald Trump weeps because there are no more worlds to conquer. But wait! Actually, there are still lots of places to conquer. Colombia is right next door to Venezuela and the US fleet […]

11.01.2026 12:54

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Economy in 2026: the world finds itself in a delicate balance

After a year of intense volatility, the world economy enters 2026 with a complex mix of challenges and opportunities. Most economists expect that growth will remain moderate by historical standards, around 2.4 per cent, as markets adjust to an environment of geopolitical uncertainty, high trade tariffs, limited monetary and fiscal room for stimulus in many […]

11.01.2026 12:40

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Cyprus seeks foreign assistance over video alleging suspicious funding

Cyprus has requested assistance from abroad in relation to a controversial video that emerged on Thursday, which contains references to alleged suspicious funding and investment activities. According to information obtained by the Cyprus News Agency, authorities in Nicosia sought support on Thursday and Friday from specialised teams in the United States, Israel, the United Kingdom […]

11.01.2026 12:16

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Two economies, one island

A comment often quoted by the late Stephen Hawking, Lucasian professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, captures a risk that extends well beyond physics and into public policy: “The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.” This observation resonates because it speaks to moments when figures appear […]

11.01.2026 12:03

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Fire service responds to 30 incidents in 24 hours

The fire service responded to 30 incidents in the past 24 hours, including 13 fires and 17 special assistance calls, according to a post on X by its spokesperson Andreas Kettis. He said the fire service also assisted in the rescue operation following a fatal vehicle rollover in Paphos on Friday. In total, the fire […]

11.01.2026 12:02

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Iran vows to strike back if US attacks

Tehran on Sunday threatened to retaliate against Israel and US bases in the event of US strikes on Iran, delivering the warning to Washington as Israeli sources said Israel was on high alert for the possibility of any US intervention. With Iran’s clerical establishment facing the biggest anti-government protests since 2022, US President Donald Trump […]

11.01.2026 11:53

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Memory in motion: mapping Europe’s hidden dance heritage

EU-funded researchers are mapping Europe’s contemporary dance heritage to prevent this elusive and fragile art form from quietly disappearing. By Maria Vlastara When a dancer leaves the stage for the last time, their art often vanishes with them. Unlike books, paintings or music, contemporary dance has no universal score or lasting archive. Much of Europe’s […]

11.01.2026 11:30

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Cyprus’ EU presidency promises to be a six-month eternity

Cyprus has taken over the EU Council presidency. It promises to take the bull by the horns and deliver tangible results, including on issues that affect the daily lives of citizens, its own included. But what issues? That depends on whom you ask. At the official ceremony marking the start of the presidency, the focus […]

11.01.2026 11:25

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International law applies to everyone, including US, says German finance minister

The principles of international law apply to everyone, including the United States, German Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil said on Sunday, in reference to President Donald Trump’s threats to seize Greenland. “It is solely up to Denmark and Greenland to decide about Greenland’s future. Territorial sovereignty and integrity must be respected,” Klingbeil said […]

11.01.2026 11:20

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Eight arrested in overnight police operations across Cyprus

Police arrested eight people across Cyprus overnight as part of intensified preventive operations aimed at tackling crime and maintaining public order, authorities said on Sunday. According to police, dynamic and targeted operations continued throughout the night, with an increased presence at key locations in urban areas. The aim, they said, was to prevent serious criminal […]

11.01.2026 11:04

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Two injured in fiery crash on Limassol–Nicosia motorway

Two people were injured early on Sunday in a serious road crash involving a vehicle that caught fire on the Limassol–Nicosia motorway near Mosfiloti, police said. According to police, the accident occurred at around 2.20am when a 31-year-old driver, under circumstances still under investigation, lost control of his vehicle near Mosfiloti. The car struck the […]

11.01.2026 10:56

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Unstable weather with rain, storms and snow expected

A weak low-pressure system is affecting the area, while a cold air mass is expected to move in from Monday, bringing unsettled weather conditions across the island the met service said on Sunday. On Sunday, the weather will be partly cloudy at first, with the possibility of isolated showers. Conditions will gradually turn mainly cloudy, […]

11.01.2026 10:55

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Seasonal infections on the rise at Makarios Hospital paediatric clinic

An increase in seasonal infections is being recorded at the paediatric clinic of Makarios Hospital, with a further rise possible in the coming days due to seasonal factors, the clinic’s director Dr Elena Papamichael said on Sunday. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, Papamichael said cases of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other seasonal […]

11.01.2026 10:45

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Human remains found amid Australia bushfires, police say

Human remains were found in Australia’s southeast where bushfires raging for days have razed buildings, cut power to thousands of homes and burned swathes of bushland, police said on Sunday. The blazes, burning out of control during a summer heatwave, have torn through more than 350,000 hectares (860,000 acres) of bushland in Victoria state since […]

11.01.2026 10:20

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Cyprus capital market well placed despite global uncertainty, says official

The Cyprus capital market is poised for steady growth in 2026, driven by regulatory reform, technological innovation and stronger supervision, according to Panikkos Vakkou, Vice-Chairman of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). In an article first published by Stockwatch, Vakkou argued that the Cypriot capital market is entering a critical transition phase shaped by […]

11.01.2026 10:00

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Myanmar votes again in military’s lopsided election

Voters in war-torn Myanmar cast ballots in the second stage of an election dominated so far by a party backed by the ruling military, as the junta sought to gloss over a low turnout in the initial round of a contest widely derided as a sham. Myanmar has been ravaged by conflict since the military […]

11.01.2026 10:00

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How to belong in Cyprus

Feeling seen, rooted, connected to the island In Cyprus, you see the paradox all around you: tight-knit villages, strong family ties, and warm greetings. Yet many still feel alone. Recent pieces have explored this tension: the heartbreak of making and losing friends and how, despite island life, Cyprus tends to be one of the loneliest […]

11.01.2026 09:30

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Did the US breach international law? Well, It’s complicated

A hierarchy of laws in the US can leave treaties up to interpretation Does international law matter to the US? That is the question in the time of Trump’s America. Did the US violate international law by removing the president of Venezuela to the US by force to face criminal drugs charges there? Can the […]

11.01.2026 09:00

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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting January 5: Eurobank has successfully acquired 1,447,993 of its own shares on the Athens Stock Exchange at a total cost of €5,061,780.07 as part of its ongoing strategic buyback programme designed to manage its share capital. Specifically, Eurobank on Monday issued an announcement […]

11.01.2026 09:00

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Spotify invests $10bn in podcasts to lure creators from rivals

Spotify is expanding its monetization program for creators and introducing new tools for video podcasters, as it aims to better compete with YouTube and Netflix (NFLX.O) in the booming market. The Swedish streaming company (SPOT.N) said that it has invested more than $10 billion in the podcast industry over the past five years to drive […]

11.01.2026 08:30

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Tales from the Cofeeshop: Six months of glory, eight minutes of trouble

LESS THAN 24 hours after the super-production staged to celebrate the start of Kyproulla’s six-month presidency of the EU Council, with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky as the guest star, Prez Nik II’s unconcealed joy turned to misery. The video that was posted on the ‘X’ platform on Thursday afternoon and went viral after an hour, […]

11.01.2026 08:30

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The second life of a grand residence

How bbf: brought :legacy back to life – through the eyes of architect Floris Panayides In the heart of Nicosia, just steps away from the city’s iconic Venetian walls, stands one of its most distinctive architectural gems. The building on 7 Markou Drakou Street – a rare neoclassical structure from the interwar period – has […]

11.01.2026 08:25

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