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Kıbrıs 08.02.2026 08:00

Roblox forecasts strong annual bookings as gaming platform momentum grows; shares jump

Roblox forecast fiscal 2026 bookings above Wall Street expectations on Thursday, signaling another year of strong growth in player spending and engagement as the videogame platform aggressively looks to capture 10% of the global gaming market. Shares of the company jumped around 23 per cent in extended trading. Amid strong competition for user attention and […]

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Kıbrıs 08.02.2026 07:30

UK house prices rise by most since November 2024, Halifax says

British house prices rose by the most in more than a year in January, mortgage lender Halifax said on Friday, adding to signs of a recovery in the housing market after finance minister Rachel Reeves’ budget in late November. The 0.7 per cent month-on-month increase was the biggest since November 2024, following a 0.5 per […]

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Kıbrıs 08.02.2026 07:00

Amazon sees 50% boost to capital spending this year, shares tumble

Amazon on Thursday projected a surge of more than 50 per cent in capital expenditures this year, joining its peers in a spending spree to build out artificial-intelligence infrastructure, and sending its shares down 11.5 per cent in after-hours trading. As the shares sputtered on news that Amazon would be pumping $200 billion into boosting […]

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Kıbrıs 08.02.2026 04:25

A social media reset of politics

In the Cypriot space, have social media influencers come into their own, setting the agenda for political discourse? Yes and no, say experts we spoke to. But there’s no doubt they’re having an impact on what gets talked about, and on real-world events as well. Meantime the political world scrambles to keep up. The ‘Videogate’ […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 19:42

Shrek the Musical: a production of misfits and acceptance

Green ogres, princesses and faraway kingdoms are coming to life at The Heritage Private School as its drama and music departments present Shrek the Musical. The production on February 27 and 28, with over 30 students, is a charming, comic fairy tale sharing messages on misfits, identity and self-worth. “This show is a celebration of […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 19:07

Gyokeres double as Arsenal outclass Sunderland to extend lead

Arsenal sealed a comfortable 3-0 win over Sunderland on the back of a Viktor Gyokeres double to extend their advantage at the top of the Premier League table to nine points on Saturday, turning up the pressure on Manchester City ahead of their trip to Liverpool. Sunderland’s well-drilled defence frustrated Arsenal for the majority of the first […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 18:10

Top 3 high-growth cryptos that could lead 2026 gains

As the crypto market positions itself for the next major expansion, investors are looking beyond single narratives and toward assets with diverse growth drivers. Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Solana (SOL) attract attention with their deep roots in the market. On the other hand, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is emerging as a utility-focused newcomer, combining early-stage momentum, […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 17:59

Protesters in Milan denounce impact of Olympics on environment

Thousands of people took to the streets of Milan on Saturday in a protest over housing costs and environmental concerns on the first full day of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The march, organised by grassroots unions, housing‑rights groups and social centre community activists, is seeking to highlight what activists call an increasingly unsustainable city […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 17:10

Urban greenery boosted with tree planting at Kaloyeros river

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou on Saturday planted trees near Nicosia’s Kaloyeros river, saying that “actions such as this send a substantial message for the protection of the environment”. “Urban greenery is no longer just an aesthetic element, but a critical tool for adapting to climate change, as trees contribute to reducing extreme temperatures, improving air […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 17:02

US plans meeting for Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ in Washington on February 19

The White House is planning the first leaders meeting for President Donald Trump’s so-called “Board of Peace” in relation to Gaza on February 19, Axios reported on Friday, citing a U.S. official and diplomats from four countries that are on the board. The plans for the meeting, which would also be a fundraising conference for […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 16:58

Public wage systems should benefit society

The relationship between wage levels in the broader public sector and economic growth is of particular interest. Academic literature confirms the view that comparatively low wages increase the risk of corruption, but, at the same time, presents a more complex picture. Low remuneration for public and semi‑public employees, relative to the private sector, tends to […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 16:45

Iran says it will strike American bases if US attacks

Iran will strike U.S. bases in the Middle East if it is attacked by U.S. forces that have massed in the region, its foreign minister said on Saturday, insisting that this should not be seen as an attack on the countries hosting them. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi spoke to Qatari Al Jazeera TV a day […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 16:31

Man Utd tighten grip on fourth place with win over 10-man Spurs

United move to 44 points from 25 games, four points ahead of Chelsea in fifth, though having played a game more. Tottenham remain in 14th with 29 points from 25 games. Mbeumo gave United the lead on 38 minutes when a well-worked corner routine created a shooting chance for the Cameroon international, before Fernandes added […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 16:00

As American as chips can get: what are freedom fries?

As American as it gets, or at least as American as it briefly tried to get, freedom fries were what happened when a pile of deep-fried potatoes wandered into international politics. Most people know chips, or in American vernacular French fries, as something greasy, comforting and simple. They are about as politically neutral as food […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 15:43

Man who died in prison ‘choked on food’

The 63-year-old man who died in the central prison on Friday choked on his food, according to the results of an autopsy carried out on Saturday. The autopsy was carried out by forensic pathologist Nicolas Charalambous, who concluded that the man had died of “asphyxiation as a result of obstruction of the respiratory tract by […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 15:30

‘I want to reach as many steak lovers in Cyprus as I can’

I was the owner of one of the nicest restaurants in one of the nicest streets of Cyprus, and the following week, I was cooking on the street, recalls Jeffrey, a private chef originally from Guatemala who climbed the ladder in the Cypriot culinary world but has now turned to what he does best: grilling […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 15:08

Scope upgrades Cyprus’ credit rating to ‘A’

Berlin-based credit rating agency Scope on Saturday announced that it had upgraded Cyprus’ long-term credit rating from ‘A-’ to ‘A’. In justifying its decision, it cited a “significant reduction” of Cyprus’ public debt, “sustainable financial surpluses”, and “improved banking sector resilience”. It said that “strong fiscal performance and economic growth” had led to that reduction […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 14:22

Police officer headbutted by hospitalised inmate

A police officer was headbutted by an inmate of the Menoyia detention centre who had been taken to the Larnaca general hospital, Larnaca police spokesman Spyros Chrysostomou said on Saturday. He explained that the inmate, who is 27 years old, had been taken to the hospital for “examinations”. After the examinations had been concluded, he […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 14:18

Govt ponders opening polling station in Brussels for parliamentary election

The government is considering opening a polling station in Brussels for May’s parliamentary election, interior ministry permanent secretary Elikkos Elia said on Saturday. He told the Cyprus News Agency that the government is currently compiling a special electoral register of people who are to vote abroad, and that typically, the government would require there to […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 14:13

Paphos to hold extraordinary council session with municipal secretary post vacant

The Paphos town council will hold an extraordinary session on Monday to decide on its next steps, with the post of municipal secretary remaining vacant. Paphos has been without a municipal secretary since the retirement of 72-year-old Themis Philippides, but local news website PafosNet reported on Friday that the interior ministry is “concerned” that Philippides […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 14:06

Von Allmen wins first gold of the Games in downhill

Switzerland’s Franjo von Allmen produced a stunning run on Stelvio to win the Olympic Alpine skiing men’s downhill on Saturday. The 24-year-old von Allmen barely put a ski off line as he blazed down the sunlit track to win with a time of 1:51.61. Italian Giovanni Franzoni took silver, 0.20 behind, with team mate Dominik […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 13:22

UK ‘sends more fighter jets’ to Cyprus in case of US strikes on Iran

The United Kingdom has deployed six more fighter jets to its air force base in Akrotiri, according to reports on Saturday, with fears growing that the United States may launch a fresh round of strikes on Iran. British newspaper The Times reported that a total of six F-35B fighter jets departed from the Royal Air […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 12:30

Tomba and Compagnoni share honour of lighting Milan cauldron

Alberto Tomba and Deborah Compagnoni, two of Italy’s greatest Alpine skiers, shared the honour of lighting the Olympic cauldron in Milan on Friday. Tomba, 59, and Compagnoni, who is 55, were part of a golden age of Italian skiing and both won Olympic titles at the Albertville Games in 1992. Tomba and Compagnoni lit the […]

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Kıbrıs 07.02.2026 12:26

Leeds beat Forest to move well clear of relegation zone

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored his 10th Premier League goal of the season as hosts Leeds United claimed an emphatic 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest at Elland Road on Friday to move nine points clear of the relegation zone. Leeds stay in 16th place in the standings as they move to 29 points from 25 games, while […]

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