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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 08:04

King Charles’ visit to US to proceed after Washington shooting

King Charles’ state visit to the U.S. will go ahead as planned on Monday despite a shooting at a White House dinner attended by President Donald Trump, Buckingham Palace said after discussions with U.S. officials. Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, are due to arrive on Monday for a four-day state visit, but questions arose […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 08:00

Iranian foreign minister heads to Russia, Trump says ‘call us’ to negotiate

President Donald Trump said Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month war, as Tehran’s foreign minister landed in Russia on Monday to seek support from President Vladimir Putin. Hopes of reviving peace efforts receded on Saturday when Trump scrapped a visit to Islamabad by his envoys Steve Witkoff and […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 08:00

Public procurement in Cyprus: 10 common misconceptions under Cypriot and EU Law

By Maria Christofi Public procurement procedures are often surrounded by persistent misconceptions such as the perception that they are strictly formal processes where “the lowest price always wins” and where even minor errors automatically lead to exclusion. In practice, the legal framework governing public procurement is significantly more nuanced.  From infrastructure and road construction projects to the […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 07:30

AI model growth slows as smaller systems gain momentum

Growth in frontier AI models has slowed significantly, while smaller and midsized models are rapidly expanding in both capability and adoption, according to market intelligence firm Omdia. The findings were published in the report titled AI Model Trends Spring 2026, which examines the current state of advanced AI systems and their compute requirements. According to […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 07:00

Beauty and wellness spending becomes more calculated

Greek consumers are adopting a more structured and strategic approach to spending on beauty and wellness products, according to a Revolut survey conducted by market research company Dynata. The findings indicate a clear shift in how individuals manage their personal care budget, with spending increasingly treated as a planned financial category rather than an impulsive […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 06:30

Apple’s post-Cook future hinges on whether Ternus can ignite AI growth

Apple’s leadership change is the start of a new phase for the iPhone maker, in which the focus will be on whether its deep hardware heritage can be successfully ​fused with AI to sustain growth in a fast-evolving tech landscape, Wall Street analysts ‌said. Apple faces mounting AI‑driven competition and pressure from the Trump administration […]

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Kıbrıs 27.04.2026 06:00

OpenAI leans on global consultancies to expand Codex use in large companies

OpenAI has announced that it is expanding partnerships with major global consulting firms to speed up enterprise adoption of its ​Codex artificial intelligence tools, as competition in the ‌rapidly evolving AI market intensifies. It is also launching Codex Labs, which will place OpenAI specialists directly inside customer organizations to ​help integrate the technology into existing […]

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Kıbrıs 26.04.2026 19:19

Chelsea reach FA Cup final with 1-0 win over Leeds

Crisis-hit Chelsea beat Leeds United 1-0 at Wembley on Sunday to reach the FA Cup final, a first-half goal from Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez earning them a clash with Manchester City in the showpiece match next month. Fernandez slipped between defenders to nod home a cross from Portugal winger Pedro Neto in the 23rd minute […]

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Kıbrıs 26.04.2026 17:53

Israel issues evacuation warning for seven Lebanese towns beyond ‘buffer zone’

Israel’s military issued new evacuation orders for southern Lebanon on Sunday, ordering residents to leave seven towns that lie beyond the “buffer zone” it occupied before a ceasefire that has failed to bring a full halt to hostilities. A spokesperson for the Israeli military said in a statement on X that Lebanese armed group Hezbollah […]

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Kıbrıs 26.04.2026 17:45

Trump says shooting underscores need for ‘secure ballroom’

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner reinforced the need for a fully secured reception space within the White House complex. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said “what happened last night is exactly why” presidents and security agencies have long called for “a large, […]

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Kıbrıs 26.04.2026 17:25

Abbas’ loyalists win Palestine local elections, including in Gaza

Loyalists of President Mahmoud Abbas won most races in Palestinian municipal elections, officials said on Sunday, in a vote that included a Gaza Strip city for the first time in nearly two decades. The ballot, held on Saturday, marked the first elections of any kind in Gaza since 2006 and the first Palestinian vote since […]

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Kıbrıs 26.04.2026 16:58

Ustel accuses EU of ‘biased’ stance on Cyprus after informal summit

The informal EU council summit reflected a “biased and unfair” approach to the Cyprus problem, the north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel claimed on Sunday, criticising the bloc’s position on regional developments and security cooperation. In a statement, Ustel said the European Union had maintained the same stance “for years”, linking his criticism to recent initiatives […]

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Kıbrıs 26.04.2026 16:24

Trump “was likely target of shooting at White House Correspondents’ dinner”

President Donald Trump and senior officials in his administration were likely targets of a suspect who opened fire on a security agent during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Sunday. The suspect fired a shotgun at a Secret Service agent at a checkpoint inside the Washington […]

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Kıbrıs 26.04.2026 16:20

Motorcyclist killed in Akrotiri crash identified as 35-year-old Ukrainian national

A 35-year-old Ukrainian man has been identified as the victim of a fatal traffic accident that occurred on Saturday afternoon in Akrotiri. According to statements released on Sunday, police said the victim, Oleksandr Denysenko, a permanent resident of Cyprus, died at the scene after a motorcycle he was riding was involved in a collision with […]

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Kıbrıs 26.04.2026 15:30

From floods to wildfires, new ideas are helping Europe adapt to climate extremes

From wildfire-resistant landscapes in Spain to flood warning systems in Denmark, researchers are working with local communities to find, test and deploy practical ways to live with climate change – and to share what works across borders. By Bárbara Pinho Many people expect a raging wildfire to leave a blackened, lifeless landscape in its wake. […]

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Kıbrıs 26.04.2026 15:19

Cyprus settlement ‘key to regional stability’ says Von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said regional stability and prosperity in the Levant are “closely linked” to progress on the Cyprus problem. Speaking to Kathimerini in an exclusive interview on Sunday she affirmed the EU remains committed to a settlement based on United Nations Security Council resolutions, describing support for a “bizonal, bicommunal […]

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Kıbrıs 26.04.2026 15:15

Limassol to host three-day art extravaganza

The second edition of VIMA Art Fair is fast approaching. On May 15-17, The Warehouse by IT Quarter in Limassol will welcome artists, curators and galleries from around the world in addition to the general public for a three-day art extravaganza. This year, VIMA presents commercial and non-profit galleries from Cyprus and 10 other countries, […]

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Kıbrıs 26.04.2026 15:00

A behavourial scientist explains why Trump went to war

On February 11 this year, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the White House with one objective: to persuade President Trump to join Israel in a major military operation against Iran. He headed downstairs to the Situation Room and, over the next hour, laid out a four-part plan – as reconstructed in remarkable detail by Jonathan […]

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Kıbrıs 26.04.2026 14:40

Netanyahu orders IDF to strike Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli military to strike Hezbollah targets in Lebanon “with force”, according to a statement from his office issued on Sunday. The order followed exchanges of fire across the border, with Hezbollah launching rockets and drones toward northern Israel and Israeli forces south of the Litani river. Hezbollah […]

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Kıbrıs 26.04.2026 14:34

Ukraine marks 40 years since Chernobyl nuclear disaster

Ukraine is marking the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster with commemorations at the former nuclear power plant in the north of the country, alongside remembrance events in Kyiv and other cities. President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to attend a ceremony at the site of the damaged reactor. Authorities have introduced strict security measures […]

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Kıbrıs 26.04.2026 13:45

Former bishop Tychikos and priest in altercation during church service in Paphos

A physical altercation took place between a priest and former bishop Tychikos during a liturgy at the Church of Paul the apostle in Paphos. According to Phileleftheros, the former bishop entered the church and moved towards the pulpit intending to participate in the service. The officiating priest informed him he could not take part, as […]

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Kıbrıs 26.04.2026 13:33

Christodoulides condemns shooting at Washington dinner

President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday condemned the shooting incident at the White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington on Saturday night, describing it as “political violence” and expressing relief that US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and other attendees were safe. In a post on X, Christodoulides said he “strongly condemns the political violence […]

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Kıbrıs 26.04.2026 13:30

Scientists race to understand the health risks of microplastics

From city air to drinking water, microplastics are becoming impossible to avoid. EU-funded researchers are now exploring how these tiny particles interact with our bodies and assessing their long-term health impact. By Anthony King Visitors to Utrecht’s Wilhelmina Park in the summer of 2023 may have come across an unusual sight: volunteers on stationary exercise […]

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Kıbrıs 26.04.2026 13:04

Corruption report finds ‘one in three’ paid bribes in north for services

Data from a new corruption report points to a marked deterioration in governance in the north, with seven in 10 respondents describing corruption as a “very serious problem” and one in three businesspeople saying they had to pay a bribe last year to secure services. The study, prepared by academics Omer Gokcekus and Sertac Sonan […]

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