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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 15:00

Suburbs around Bordeaux evacuated as wildfires rage

Thousands of people were evacuated from suburbs near Bordeaux on Saturday as wildfires in areas around the city in southwest France showed no signs of abating. Sophie Brocas, who heads the local administration of La Nouvelle-Aquitaine et de la Gironde, which covers the Bordeaux region, said the areas of Le Haillan, Eysines and Merignac were […]

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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 14:53

Civil Defence on high alert as wildfire risk remains high

Cyprus Civil Defence is on heightened alert because of the increased risk of wildfires, with patrols being carried out to support prevention efforts and ensure a rapid response if needed, spokesman Panayiotis Liasides said on Saturday. “We are on standby and monitoring forecasts issued by the meteorological department. We are in constant communication with the […]

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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 14:46

Three suspects in police custody over 150g crystal meth trafficking

A total of three people are now in police custody in connection with a crystal meth trafficking investigation after a 29-year-old man appeared before the Limassol district court on Saturday. The court remanded the man for five days. Two other suspects, a 50-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, have been in custody since Wednesday after […]

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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 14:36

Palestinians hope Unesco designation halts Israeli push at West Bank site

Palestinian officials welcomed UNESCO’s designation of Sebastia in the occupied West Bank as a World Heritage site, hoping it will prevent Israel extending its control at the ancient village, while Israel condemned it as a political decision. Sebastia, in the northern West Bank, has archaeological remnants from successive periods dating back at least to the […]

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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 14:30

Scientists find new monkey species in Congo’s rainforest

Scientists have identified a new species of monkey in Democratic Republic of ​Congo’s rainforest, distinguished by patches of ‌light-colored skin around its mouth, Florida Atlantic University said in a statement. The discovery marks ​only the fifth new monkey species ​identified in Africa in the last ⁠75 years, according to the statement ​issued on Wednesday. The […]

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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 14:30

Make your own ice cream

Ice Cream with Coconut Milk, Banana & Mango 100g coconut milk (canned)50g brown sugar1/2 teaspoon (2 g) xanthan gum300g frozen exotic fruits (bananas, mangoes, papaya)Coconut flakes (lightly roasted)Edible flowers (optional, for garnish) For the coconut flakes: In a hot non-stick pan (no fat), add the coconut flakes. Roast them lightly, stirring constantly until golden, and […]

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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 14:20

Terra Cypria claims works continue at Trozena, local authority says construction stopped

Environmental organisation Terra Cypria renewed concerns on Saturday over construction activity at the abandoned settlement of Trozena, alleging that works are continuing inside the Natura 2000 protected area without the required environmental or planning permits. The latest claims come months after the project first drew scrutiny, with questions raised over the legality of redevelopment plans […]

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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 14:20

Dish represents centuries of cultural fusion

Feijoada is widely regarded as Brazil’s national dish, a rich black bean stew that reflects centuries of cultural fusion between indigenous, African and Portuguese culinary traditions shaped during the colonial period. It is commonly believed to have originated in the 18th or 19th century. Its precise origins are debated among historians and food scholars. Many […]

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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 14:18

F1 needs better balance between business and sport, says Norris

Formula One has been driven too much by business decisions and needs to remember it is a sport, according to McLaren’s world champion Lando Norris. With drivers chafing at new regulations that have cramped their speed, particularly at last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, the Briton told reporters ahead of Sunday’s Hungarian round that Formula One […]

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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 14:10

‘Local development depends on stronger communities, infrastructure’

Local development can only be achieved through continuous improvements to people’s daily lives, better infrastructure and close cooperation between central government and local authorities, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Friday night. Speaking at the annual dinner of the Kellia municipal district and AEK Kellia association, Ioannou said local government reform, now two years into […]

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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 13:52

Excavations at Kissonerga uncover one of Cyprus’ oldest Bronze Age settlements

Archaeologists working at the Skalia archaeological site in Kissonerga have uncovered further significant finds from one of Cyprus’ longest-inhabited Bronze Age settlements, Akamas municipality said on Saturday. The excavation team from the Cyprus American Archaeological Research Institute (CAARI) and the HARP project, led by Dr Lindy Crewe, continued its work at the site, which was […]

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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 13:49

Missiles targeting Saudi oil refineries shot down, sources say

Air defence systems in Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles from Yemen on Saturday targeting oil refineries in Yanbu on the Red Sea, Greek security sources told Reuters, a day after U.S. forces launched fresh air strikes on Iran. Saudi civil defence had issued several warnings for Yanbu and later said the danger had passed. […]

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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 13:42

England gymnast Langton conscious after heavy fall at Commonwealth Games

England gymnast Gabriel Langton was conscious and speaking with doctors after being taken to hospital following a heavy fall during the men’s team gymnastics final at the Commonwealth Games on Friday, team officials said. The 19-year-old crashed headfirst to the floor after he came off the horizontal bar in the final rotation of the competition, […]

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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 13:30

A minute with Paula Valderrama, professional photographer

Where do you live?Oroklini village Larnaca with my three teenagers What did you have for breakfast?Greek yogurt, fresh cherries and oats. Describe your perfect dayOn the beach in good company Best book ever read?Business Energetics Selling and Marketing. It’s been my mantra to make my life happen in this new chapter of my life. Best […]

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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 13:29

Christodoulides, Mitsotakis reaffirm commitment to Cyprus talks

President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to restarting Cyprus settlement talks within the framework of UN Security Council resolutions, as they met in Athens ahead of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ visit to the island next week. Speaking before their meeting at the Maximos Mansion, Mitsotakis said Greece […]

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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 12:34

What Cyprus gets right about summer heat

By Dina-Perla Portnaar My phone almost exploded recently because of all those alarming weather reports in the Dutch media. Notifications screamed about a so-called Code Red, an impending apocalypse measured in degrees Celsius. I looked up from the screen. The Cypriot sky was a hard, brilliant blue, and the sun was asserting its existence with […]

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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 12:21

British family seeks UK govt support for father to attend son’s funeral

The family of a British father facing prosecution over the death of his three-year-old son is seeking support from the UK government to allow him to return to Britain for the child’s funeral, according to media reports. The father, 37, who has been charged with causing death by a rash, reckless or dangerous act, is […]

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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 12:15

TV shows we love: The Queen’s Gambit

What could be more thrilling than a coming-of-age drama that follows a red-haired force of nature chasing greatness? A miniseries released in 2020 and set in the Cold War, The Queen’s Gambit is a timeless production that portrays an array of social struggles. Throughout the seven episodes, Beth Harmon reveals her human complexity in a […]

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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 11:42

No substitute for diet

By Maria Izquierdo-Pulido, Isabella Parilli Moser and Maria Fernanda Zeron Rugerio Magnesium has become one of the most popular supplements on the market. People take it for a whole host of reasons, ranging from better sleep to reducing stress, preventing muscle cramps, boosting energy levels and preventing deficiencies. Social media has made it even more […]

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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 11:30

Getting outside and meeting people might reveal we’re more alike than different

When Lauren Hough set off across America in 2023 in her self-refitted second-hand Dodge van, she had the twin goals of circling the US and not traumatising her dog, Woody Guthrie. As readers setting off across a deeply polarised nation in the company of a six-foot left-wing lesbian who is no fan of the ‘orange […]

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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 11:18

Cyprus condemns Russian deadly strike on Sloviansk

Cyprus’ foreign ministry on Saturday condemned a Russian strike on the Ukrainian city of Sloviansk, which killed civilians and damaged Latvia’s honorary consulate. “The targeting of residential areas is completely unacceptable. Our condolences go to the families of the victims. We stand in solidarity with Ukraine and Latvia,”” the ministry said in a post on […]

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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 10:18

Thirteen arrested in island-wide police crime prevention operation

Thirteen people were arrested during coordinated police operations carried out across Cyprus on Friday night as part of ongoing efforts to prevent crime and strengthen public safety. According to police, the arrests were linked to offences including illegal drug possession, illegal employment, drink driving and other criminal offences. During the operations, officers stopped 600 vehicles […]

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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 10:14

Isolated showers possible before temperatures climb again

Seasonal low pressure is affecting the area, bringing mostly fine weather on Saturday, with a chance of isolated afternoon showers before temperatures begin to rise again in the coming days. After early morning low cloud clears, Saturday will be mostly sunny. Later in the day, locally increased cloud is expected to bring isolated showers, mainly […]

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Kıbrıs 25.07.2026 10:00

AI providers face new EU transparency rules

The European Commission this week published new guidelines to help artificial intelligence (AI) providers and users comply with transparency requirements under the EU’s AI Act, with the rules set to take effect on August 2, 2026. The guidelines aim to help people identify when they are interacting with AI systems or viewing content created or […]

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