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BTC price prediction 2026: New highs as this $0.04 Crypto targets 30x

Bitcoin is trading around $95,595, and the conversation around BTC price prediction 2026 is already heating up, with a widely discussed target near $150,000. When Bitcoin moves, the entire market responds—and the biggest winners often come from smaller tokens that combine real utility with strong timing. That’s why Mutuum Finance (MUTM), priced at $0.04, is […]

17.01.2026 18:10

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Christodoulides ‘invited’ to join Gaza Board of Peace

President Nikos Christodoulides has been invited to join the Gaza Board of Peace, according to reports on Saturday. The Cyprus News Agency reported that Christodoulides has taken receipt of a letter from United States President Donald Trump, and that Cyprus will be one of the board’s “25 founding states”. The reports come after the White […]

17.01.2026 17:52

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Gunshots reported in Larnaca town centre

A gunfight was reported in Larnaca town centre on Saturday afternoon, prompting a lockdown of the area amid indications that people were injured. According to a preliminary police briefing, information was received at around 3.30pm of a fight taking place. A second report shortly afterwards referred to shots being fired. Police patrols were dispatched to […]

17.01.2026 17:12

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United sweep past City as Carrick enjoys perfect start

A transformed Manchester United kicked off interim manager Michael Carrick’s second stint in charge with an exhilarating 2-0 derby day defeat of Manchester City in the Premier League at a vibrant Old Trafford on Saturday. Carrick’s attack-minded side swept away the gloom hanging over the club with second-half goals by Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu […]

17.01.2026 16:33

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‘Sincaraz’ rivalry set to dominate Australian Open

Defending champion Jannik Sinner is the bookmakers’ favourite to win a third successive Australian Open crown as another title showdown looms with world number one Carlos Alcaraz. The “Sincaraz” duopoly swept all four Grand Slam titles in 2025 and their dominance is expected to continue at Melbourne Park where few in the men’s draw appear […]

17.01.2026 15:40

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Hamilton to have new race engineer after Ferrari move Adami

Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton will have a new race engineer talking to him over the radio this season after Ferrari announced they had moved Riccardo Adami to a different role. The Italian team said in a statement on Friday that Adami would manage the Driver Academy and testing of previous cars programme. […]

17.01.2026 15:38

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Is this the most hated artist in Cyprus?

George Gavriel’s house is a little tricky to find, the name of the street (a small, dead-end street on the outskirts of Nicosia) not easily discernible when you search online – which is ironic, because, on the evening of December 18, unknown attackers drove by the house and hurled an explosive device that blew up […]

17.01.2026 15:30

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Fossils found in Moroccan cave may be a close Homo sapiens ancestor

Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago unearthed in a Moroccan cave are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens in Africa, representing the remains of archaic humans who may have been close ancestors of our species. Researchers said the fossils – lower jawbones of two adults and a toddler […]

17.01.2026 13:30

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Conservation work begins at mosque and old school in Limassol’s Ayios Thomas

Conservation work at the mosque and the old schoolhouse in the Limassol district village of Ayios Thomas has begun, bi-communal technical committee on cultural heritage co-chairman Ali Tuncay said on Saturday. He said the work is being carried out with financial support from the European Union and technical support from the United Nations development programme, […]

17.01.2026 12:34

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Record seeker Djokovic faces ‘New Two’ roadblock at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic returns to Melbourne Park looking to roll back the apparently inexorable tide of the “Sincaraz” era and produce an Australian Open triumph that would establish him as the most successful Grand Slam champion of all time. The Serbian clinched his 24th major title at the U.S. Open in late 2023, but Jannik Sinner […]

17.01.2026 12:18

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Khamenei calls Trump criminal for causing casualties, damage, slander on Iranians

Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that Iran considers U.S. President Donald Trump a “criminal” for inflicting casualties, damage, and slander on the Iranian people during the protests. “The latest anti-Iran sedition was different in that the U.S. President personally became involved,” Iranian media quoted Khamenei as saying.

17.01.2026 12:12

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EU executive weighs idea of quick, but limited membership for Ukraine

The European Commission is considering ways to allow Ukraine’s quick accession to the EU as part of a peace deal with Russia but without giving Kyiv full membership rights, which would only be “earned” after transition periods, EU officials said. The idea, which is at a very early stage, is intended as a possible gesture […]

17.01.2026 12:10

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Paracetamol in pregnancy is safe, says research prompted by Trump autism

Taking paracetamol, known as Tylenol in the U.S., during pregnancy is safe, a group of European researchers have said, after compiling data in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims of a link to autism last year. In a review published in the British journal The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women’s Health on Saturday, the […]

17.01.2026 12:03

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From Soviet kitchens to Cypriot bakeries

Medovik is a multi-layered honey cake closely associated with Russia and the wider post-Soviet space, where it became one of the most recognisable homemade desserts of the 20th century. Its name comes directly from the Russian word for honey, which defines both its flavour and structure. The cake is built from multiple thin sponge layers […]

17.01.2026 12:00

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Cyprus paired with Co. Leitrim for Ireland’s Council of EU presidency term

Cyprus has been “paired” with County Leitrim as part of Ireland’s preparations for its takeover of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency in the second half of this year. Each of the EU’s 26 member states, Ireland itself aside, has been paired with a county in Ireland. The Irish government said that during […]

17.01.2026 11:54

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New year, new gym injuries

By Adam Taylor As Christmas fades into memory, many of us continue to focus our attention on the new year and its promise of a fresh start. For millions of people, that means joining a gym in the hope of exercising more and improving their health. In the UK alone, more than ten million adults […]

17.01.2026 11:30

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Moped crash leaves 64-year-old in critical condition

A 64-year-old man is in critical condition at Nicosia general hospital after suffering serious head injuries in a traffic accident in Avgorou. Police said the collision occurred on Friday afternoon while the man was riding a moped in the village. At around 6.30pm, the Xylofagou police station was informed by Famagusta general hospital that the […]

17.01.2026 10:58

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Late president Vassiliou to be laid to rest

George Vassiliou, the former president of Cyprus who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 94, is to be laid to rest on Saturday. He is to be given a state funeral at the Ayia Sofia cathedral in the Nicosia suburb of Strovolos, with his body being taken there on a gun carriage, before […]

17.01.2026 10:34

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ESMA to merge digital and data strategies into unified plan by 2029

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) adopted a new digital strategy and updated its data strategy to bolster technology-driven supervision and streamline regulatory reporting across the European Union. These dual frameworks reflect a commitment to promoting innovation and reducing unnecessary complexity within the financial ecosystem. The digital strategy is designed to continue the digital […]

17.01.2026 10:30

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Blaze ravages car showroom in Paphos

A fire in the early hours of Saturday caused extensive damage at a car showroom in Mesogi, Paphos, destroying a multitude of vehicles. Police said the blaze broke out at around 3.00am in the company’s open lot. Preliminary examinations show that eight cars, 11 motorcycles, three electric golf buggies and a jet ski were damaged […]

17.01.2026 10:22

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New performances on The Other Era

Following the warm response from the audience, Fantastical Theatre presents a new cycle of performances of the theatrical reading The Other Era at the Hampis Municipal Museum of Printmaking in Nicosia. This January and February, Magda Kitromilidou’s narrative returns to the stage under the direction of Magdalena Zira. The Greek-language theatrical readings will take place […]

17.01.2026 10:00

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Death toll in Iran protests over 3,000, rights group says

More than 3,000 people have died in Iran’s nationwide protests, rights activists said on Saturday, while a “very slight rise” in internet activity was reported in the country after an eight-day blackout. The US-based HRANA group said it had verified 3,090 deaths, including 2,885 protesters, after residents said the crackdown appeared to have broadly quelled protests for now […]

17.01.2026 09:26

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A cloudy, wet weekend

Today the weather will be mainly cloudy, with local rain and possible brief isolated storms, mainly after noon. Snow or sleet is expected on the higher peaks of Troodos. Winds will initially be variable, weak, 3 Beaufort, to gradually become northwesterly to northeasterly and later mainly northerly to northeasterly, weak to moderate, 3 to 4 […]

17.01.2026 09:16

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Cyprus Business Now: tourism, overnight stays, Finance Minister, CBC, renewables

Business & Economy wrap-up from the day before Cyprus witnessed a significant surge in tourism activity as the European Union reached a historic 3.08 billion nights spent at accommodation establishments in 2025. According to a Eurostat report released on Friday, the island’s tourism sector has experienced substantial growth, outperforming several regional averages. In a comparison […]

17.01.2026 09:02

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