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Gauff opens up on impostor syndrome ahead of Miami Open semis

World number four Coco Gauff said she struggles with impostor syndrome after defeating Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic to reach the Miami Open semi-finals for the first time. The 22-year-old beat Bencic 6-3 1-6 6-3 on Tuesday, advancing to the last four after failing to progress beyond the fourth round in her previous six attempts. With the […]

25.03.2026 15:11

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Police urge caution as heavy rain and snow affect roads

Police on Wednesday urged drivers to exercise caution as heavy rainfall in parts of Limassol and Paphos is affecting traffic, while snow has made mountain roads hazardous. In a statement, authorities said water accumulation has been observed along sections of the Limassol–Paphos highway, particularly near Limassol, Pissouri and Kouklia, as well as on the Limassol […]

25.03.2026 14:55

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Creators of ground-breaking menopause documentary unveil prequel on perimenopause

A revolutionary documentary that raises awareness on what menopausal and perimenopausal women go through makes its Cyprus premiere this month. After the global success of the award-winning The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause, its team returns with a vital prequel: The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause. Ready to showcase it to Cyprus […]

25.03.2026 14:47

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Christodoulides ‘cautiously optimistic’ on Cyprus talks, outlines plans on bases

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday said he remains “cautiously optimistic” about prospects for restarting Cyprus talks, while also outlining government planning on the British bases and announcing that new support measures to address the impact of the regional crisis will be unveiled on Thursday. Speaking to reporters after the March 25 parade outside the Greek […]

25.03.2026 14:13

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N Korea’s Kim welcomes fellow Putin ally Lukashenko with fanfare

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Pyongyang on Wednesday with a white-horse cavalry and 21-gun salute, cementing ties between two close allies of Russia’s Vladimir Putin. Kim has provided Moscow with millions of rounds of ammunition for its war in Ukraine and sent troops to help Russia expel Ukrainian […]

25.03.2026 13:35

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Nicotine: the latest wellness hack

By Dipa Kamdar If you spend any time on social media, you may have noticed a curious trend: wellness influencers singing the praises of nicotine. Not smoking or vaping but nicotine patches and pouches, repackaged as cognitive enhancers, productivity boosters and even weight-loss aids. But does the science support this rebrand, or are we watching […]

25.03.2026 13:30

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Ioannides: Cyprus a pillar of stability in Eastern Mediterranean

Cyprus is a pillar of stability and security in the Eastern Mediterranean, Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides said on Tuesday, adding that the Republic acts as a bridge of cooperation and peace in a sensitive region. Speaking on behalf of the president during commemorations for the March 25 national anniversary at the church of Saint […]

25.03.2026 13:29

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Pakistan has conveyed US proposal; Turkey or Pakistan could host talks, senior Iranian official says

Pakistan has delivered a proposal from the United States to Iran, and either Pakistan or Turkey could be venues for discussions to de-escalate the war in the Gulf, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday. The comments, by an official speaking on condition of anonymity, were among the few signs that Tehran was willing […]

25.03.2026 13:10

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Iranian strikes pose ‘existential threat’, Gulf states tell UN

Gulf Arab states told the U.N. Human Rights Council on Wednesday they face an existential threat from Iran as they condemned Iranian attacks on their infrastructure, which the U.N. rights chief said might constitute war crimes. The nearly month-long U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has sparked large-scale Iranian retaliation in the form of drone and missile […]

25.03.2026 12:58

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Elderly man loses over €250,000 in online scam

Police are investigating a new case of online fraud after a 79-year-old man was conned out of €254,679 through a fake investment scheme. According to a report by the Larnaca CID, the man responded in January 2026 to an online advertisement promoting investments in shares and cryptocurrencies. The victim was subsequently persuaded by individuals posing […]

25.03.2026 12:55

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Turkey’s Middle East oil dependence at 10%, no supply disruption, says minister

Turkey’s dependence on Middle East oil is at a “manageable” 10% of total supplies and there are no supply problems despite the war involving Iran, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Wednesday. The war has caused a crisis in global energy security, he said on a state-run Anadolu Agency programme, adding that Turkey, a big […]

25.03.2026 11:53

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‘Freedom and reunification remain Cyprus’ foremost priorities’

The preservation of historical memory and the pursuit of freedom and reunification remain central to Cyprus’ national mission, deputy government spokesman Yiannis Antoniou said on Wednesday. Speaking during commemorations for the national anniversaries of March 25, 1821 and April 1, 1955, at the church of Apostle Andreas in Polis Chrysochous, Antoniou said the events honoured […]

25.03.2026 11:49

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Man remanded over drugs possession after Larnaca arrest

Police arrested a 34-year-old man in Larnaca on Tuesday night in connection with a drugs case, seizing cocaine and cannabis resin. A second man was also arrested during the same operation in relation to a theft case. The 34-year-old was brought before the Larnaca court on Wednesday, which issued an eight-day remand order. During the […]

25.03.2026 11:06

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World Cup dream in tantalising reach for New Zealand veteran Barbarouses

At 36, New Zealand winger Kosta Barbarouses knows time is not on his side as he pushes for one final shot at the World Cup, 16 years after narrowly missing out on the 2010 finals. Barbarouses scored a goal in the decisive 3-0 win over New Caledonia last year that punched the All Whites’ ticket […]

25.03.2026 10:40

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Mullally to be installed as first female Archbishop of Canterbury

Sarah Mullally will be enthroned as the Church of England’s first female Archbishop of Canterbury and spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide in a ceremony mixing tradition with global symbolism at Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday. “I recognise the significance of being the first female Archbishop,” she told BBC News in an interview before the […]

25.03.2026 10:31

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Eight arrested in police crackdown, 314 traffic offences reported

Police arrested eight people on various charges, including theft, malicious damage and drink driving, during operations carried out overnight across Cyprus. According to a police statement, officers stopped 595 vehicles and checked a total of 796 drivers and passengers. Likewise, 23 premises were inspected, which resulted in two reports. Traffic enforcement operations led to 314 […]

25.03.2026 10:24

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Russian attacks knock out power for thousands in Ukraine’s north

Russian attacks damaged two energy facilitiesin Ukraine’s northern Chernihiv region, leaving close to 212,000 consumers without power, a regional electricity distribution company said on Wednesday. Chernihivoblenergo said nearly 150,000 consumers in the city of Chernihiv and the surrounding district were without power after a Russian attack damaged an energy facility in the Chernihiv district. It […]

25.03.2026 10:16

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Rural village hosts intimate music night with renowned musicians

A live music experience in a rural village is coming up soon as the AVLI Sessions return, reactivating traditional Cypriot courtyards as intimate cultural spaces. This spring, the music evenings make their comeback to the mountain village of Vavla for their second open-air gathering. Hosted in the courtyard of Vavla Rustic Retreat, the event will […]

25.03.2026 09:58

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Cyprus’ youth talk money: The day my card was declined

By Maria Portari I still remember the moment my card was declined! I was so embarrassed. It was the first time I realised that money is not unlimited… Growing up in Cyprus, money had never been an issue for me. I considered it merely worthless paper. And saving? Well, I (and many of my peers) […]

25.03.2026 09:00

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UK business growth slows to six month low as costs jump

British business activity ​has grown at the slowest pace in six months and manufacturers’ input costs accelerated at the fastest rate since 1992, according to a ‌survey that underscores the risks to the government’s economic agenda from the Iran conflict. The S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index is the first major survey to show the impact […]

25.03.2026 09:00

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Denmark’s Frederiksen bruised in election, coalition talks loom

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s Social Democrats were headed for their worst election outcome in over a century on Tuesday, as migration and welfare concerns obscured broad support for her defiant stance toward Washington over Greenland. In power since 2019, Frederiksen, 48, had campaigned on a promise that her tough and tested leadership skills would […]

25.03.2026 08:45

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Iran rejects Trump’s talk of negotiation as Israel and Iran launch airstrikes

Israel and Iran exchanged airstrikes on Wednesday, as Iran again rejected President Donald Trump’s claim the United States was in negotiations to end to the war which has roiled energy and financial markets, saying the U.S. is negotiating with itself. The rejection of negotiations by the unified command of the Iranian Armed Forces, which is […]

25.03.2026 08:38

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Limassol summit to explore changing global wealth landscape

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) will host its second annual summit titled Private Clients in the Changing World Where East Meets West at the Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol on April 23. The relevant invitation was extended to members as part of an initiative to address the shifting global legal and political […]

25.03.2026 08:30

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Middle East conflict risks fueling inflation in property sector

Construction of new office space in ​Europe has slumped to its lowest in a decade, even as rents in prime locations hit ‌record highs, research shows, deepening a supply crunch that is forcing many occupants to stay put. The conflict in the Middle East poses further risk to the sector’s outlook as rising energy prices […]

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