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Scrutiny turns to safety set-up of Swiss bar after deadly blaze
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Scrutiny turns to safety set-up of Swiss bar after deadly blaze

Scrutiny is intensifying over the safety arrangements at a Swiss bar that burst into flames during a New Year’s Eve party, killing at least 40, as prosecutors said the blaze likely began when sparkling candles were held too close to a ceiling. Witnesses reported seeing staff at the Le Constellation bar carrying so-called fountain candles […]

03.01.2026 14:40
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Two brothers arrested for attempted murder
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Two brothers arrested for attempted murder

Police in the British Dhekelia base on Saturday arrested two brothers on suspicion of an attempted murder which was carried out in Limassol last month. The pair were, according to the British bases police, attempting to leave Cyprus by boat, with officers firing warning shots during the arrest. It is now expected that the pair […]

03.01.2026 14:05
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Iran supreme leader says will not yield as protests simmer and US threatens
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Iran supreme leader says will not yield as protests simmer and US threatens

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed not to yield after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to come to the aid of protesters, as rights groups reported a sharp rise in arrests following days of unrest sparked by soaring inflation. Speaking in a recorded appearance on television on Saturday, Khamenei said the Islamic Republic “will […]

03.01.2026 14:02
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Photos reflect toxic, unhealthy and emotionally abusive relationships
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Photos reflect toxic, unhealthy and emotionally abusive relationships

A photography exhibition will travel around Cyprus in the first few months of 2026, shining a light on unhealthy and emotionally abusive relationships. Photographer Anna-Maria Weinhold will present her Home is not a Place. It is a Feeling exhibition in three cities this January, February and March. Exploring the impact of toxic and unhealthy relationships […]

03.01.2026 13:02
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Cyprus resort features on list of destinations with ‘perfect breeze’
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Cyprus resort features on list of destinations with ‘perfect breeze’

Paphos was featured on a list of destinations which have the “perfect breeze”, following a study carried out by British meteorologist Jim NR Dale. The result of Dale’s study saw Paphos listed in third place, behind only Sydney and Rio de Janeiro, with the study taking into account four key factors: temperature, humidity, windspeed and […]

03.01.2026 12:26
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No problems foreseen in renewal of Unficyp mandate
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No problems foreseen in renewal of Unficyp mandate

No problems are foreseen regarding the United Nations security council’s renewal of the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp)’s mandate for another year, Somalian permanent representative to the UN Abukar Dahir Osman said on Saturday, as the country took over its rotating presidency this month. “I do not think there will be any problem. The […]

03.01.2026 11:58
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Outhouse near Larnaca suffers ‘extensive damage’ in fire
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Outhouse near Larnaca suffers ‘extensive damage’ in fire

An outhouse made of wooden beams and tin located in the Larnaca village of Avdellero suffered “extensive damage” after catching fire, fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said on Saturday. The building was located next to the village’s Ayia Marina church, with the fire breaking out at around 10.30am on Friday. Kettis said the contents of […]

03.01.2026 11:32
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Short circuit causes car fire in Limassol
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Short circuit causes car fire in Limassol

A car caught fire in Limassol on Friday night. According to the fire brigade, the car had been parked in the city’s Omonia neighbourhood and caught fire shortly before 9pm. Two fire engines were mobilised to extinguish the fire, with the vehicle’s engine compartment suffering “extensive damage” as a result. A subsequent investigation found that […]

03.01.2026 11:21
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Moped suffers ‘extensive damage’ in fire
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Moped suffers ‘extensive damage’ in fire

A moped caught fire in Limassol shortly before midnight on Friday and suffered “extensive damage” as a result. The moped had been parked in an open area in the city prior to catching fire, while the fire brigade said it was informed of the fire at 11.53pm. The that the cause of the fire has […]

03.01.2026 11:20
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Lorry, trailer, car destroyed by fire in Paphos
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Lorry, trailer, car destroyed by fire in Paphos

A lorry, a trailer and a car were destroyed by a fire which broke out in an industrial area near Paphos on Saturday morning. Police said they were informed of the blaze at around 4.15am, and that firefighters arrived on the scene shortly afterwards to put it out. However, the fire destroyed the lorry, the […]

03.01.2026 10:53
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Stolen car, other stolen goods, found in Larnaca – two arrested
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Stolen car, other stolen goods, found in Larnaca – two arrested

A car and various other items which had been reported stolen in recent days were found in what the police on Sunday described as a “fenced area” in Larnaca, with the plot of land’s 50-year-old owner and a 48-year-old associate both having been arrested. The police said the car was located on Saturday, with a […]

03.01.2026 10:34
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Suspected drug dealer arrested in Nicosia
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Suspected drug dealer arrested in Nicosia

A 25-year-old man was arrested in Nicosia as part of a police operation aimed at stamping out the dealing of drugs, the police said on Saturday. The man was arrested at 5pm on Friday after officers went to what the police described as “a specific area in Nicosia where it appears that drug dealing was […]

03.01.2026 10:22
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Venezuela blames explosions on US ‘military aggression’
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Venezuela blames explosions on US ‘military aggression’

Venezuela said it rejected “military aggression” by the United States after multiple explosions rocked capital Caracas and other areas early on Saturday. Attacks also took place in the states of Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira, a government statement said, prompting President Nicolas Maduro to declare a national emergency and mobilize defense forces. According to Reuters […]

03.01.2026 10:20
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Today’s weather: Mostly clear, chilly night ahead
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Today’s weather: Mostly clear, chilly night ahead

Saturday’s weather will be mostly clear across most of the island, though clouds are expected to gather from time to time in some parts. Temperatures are set to rise to 15 degrees Celsius inland, 17 degrees Celsius on the coasts, and seven degrees Celsius in the mountains. Overnight, the skies will remain mainly clear, allowing […]

03.01.2026 10:12
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Exhibition unveils the Myths of Cyprus
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Exhibition unveils the Myths of Cyprus

Mythical figures from Cypriot folk tradition, legends and more are the focus of an upcoming multi-thematic exhibition by the Press and Information Office (PIO), which will take place at the Medieval Hall Kastelliotissa, Nicosia, this January and February. Titled Myths of Cyprus, the exhibition brings to life well-known mythical figures from Cypriot folk history, such […]

03.01.2026 10:03
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Cyprus Business Now: CBC, EU presidency, retail, vocational training, taxes
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Cyprus Business Now: CBC, EU presidency, retail, vocational training, taxes

Cyprus business & economy wrap-up from the day before The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) welcomed Cyprus’ assumption of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on January 1. In its statement, Keve explained that the role is both a national responsibility and a strategic opportunity for the country at a […]

03.01.2026 09:00
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Waymo’s San Francisco outage raises doubts over robotaxi readiness during crises
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Waymo’s San Francisco outage raises doubts over robotaxi readiness during crises

A widespread power outage in San Francisco that led to Waymo robotaxis stalling and snarling traffic earlier this month has raised concerns about the readiness of autonomous vehicle operators to tackle major emergencies like earthquakes and floods. Driverless taxis from Alphabet (GOOGL.O) unit Waymo, a ubiquitous feature on the city’s streets, were stuck at intersections […]

03.01.2026 08:00
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Meta to buy startup to boost advanced AI
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Meta to buy startup to boost advanced AI

Meta announced this week that it would acquire Chinese-founded artificial intelligence startup Manus, as the technology giant accelerates efforts to integrate advanced AI across its platforms. Financial terms of the transaction were not released, but a source with direct knowledge of the matter said the deal values the Singapore-based firm at between $2 billion and […]

03.01.2026 07:10
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Musk’s xAI buys third building to expand AI compute power
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Musk’s xAI buys third building to expand AI compute power

Elon Musk has announced that his artificial intelligence startup xAI has bought a third building to expand its infrastructure, aiming to boost training capacity to nearly 2 gigawatts of compute power. The latest expansion underscores xAI’s ambitious push to compete more effectively with industry leaders OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude by training increasingly advanced models. […]

03.01.2026 06:30
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Cyprus municipalities announce Epiphany programmes
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Cyprus municipalities announce Epiphany programmes

Public ceremonies ending with crosses being thrown in the water, followed by swimmers keen to claim it, will be held on Tuesday by the municipalities of Nicosia, Paphos and Ayia Napa. This year’s official state celebration of Epiphany will take place in Paphos and is set to be attended by President Nikos Christodoulidis and Archbishop […]

03.01.2026 04:24
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Our View: Mammari incident shows how dangerous the blame game has become
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Our View: Mammari incident shows how dangerous the blame game has become

The UN had not, as of Friday at least, weighed on the December 30 buffer-zone incident near Mammari where a Greek Cypriot father and son were cultivating their land. This has allowed both sides to fuel their competing narratives. The Greek Cypriot farmer, Gavriel Yerolemou, said that more than 20 Turkish soldiers and police had […]

03.01.2026 04:20
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Three Turkish Cypriot journalists threatened in north
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Three Turkish Cypriot journalists threatened in north

The Turkish Cypriot Journalists’ Union (Ktgb) said that three journalists were threatened by a family member of a defendant while reporting on a trial at Kyrenia district court on Friday. “Threats and obstruction attempts towards journalists whose only purpose is to inform the public with the news they are doing continued on the first working […]

02.01.2026 22:10
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Police unions threaten protests over proposed reform of working hours
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Police unions threaten protests over proposed reform of working hours

Positions remain hardened over a recently announced police reform aimed at adjusting working hours and holiday regulations for officers of all ranks, with police unions threatening protests following a meeting with Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Friday. The head of the police branch of the Isotita trade union, Nikos Loizides, expressed the union’s anger over […]

02.01.2026 19:06
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