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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 12:30

A brief history of denim

By Rose Marroncelli Denim is present in practically every country in the world and is widely adopted as one of the most common forms of everyday attire. Its appeal spans generations and social groups: jeans are worn worldwide by those who follow fashion and those who do not, by people seeking to stand out and […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 12:21

Search warrant issued for lawyer Nikos Clerides

Police have issued a search warrant for the home and office of lawyer Nikos Clerides, seizing evidence as part of an ongoing investigation, prompting a strong reaction from former Bar Association president Christos Clerides, who accused authorities of acting in a manner akin to “terrorism”. Speaking to Reporter, Christos Clerides criticised the authorities for failing […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 11:55

LeBron James reaches 12K assists as Lakers crush Suns

LeBron James scored 28 points and dished 12 assists to become the fourth player in NBA history to top 12,000 in a career, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a convincing 101-73 victory over the visiting Phoenix Suns on Friday night. Luke Kennard added 19 points in the victory that assured Los Angeles (52-29) will […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 11:48

Two arrested for explosives offences in island-wide police operations

Two people were arrested for offences relating to the illegal possession and transport of explosive materials during island-wide police operations on the night of Good Friday, according to the police. Police said they intensified their presence and activity across urban areas, with coordinated patrols aimed at preventing serious crime, maintaining public order and sense of […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 11:30

Democracy at risk: what the EIU 2025 index reveals about Cyprus

In a previous article, we examined the concentration of power and erosion of democracy in Cyprus. This article advances that discussion, focusing on the 2025 Democracy Index from the Economist Intelligence Unit and its sobering verdict on Cyprus’s political and institutional health. The island remains a liberal democracy but is now classified as a ‘Flawed […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 11:21

UK pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after US opposition

Britain’s government said on Saturday it had put on hold its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands – home to the U.S.-British Diego Garcia air base – which has been criticised by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Times newspaper said planned legislation underpinning the deal to cede the islands to Mauritius, which needs […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 11:21

Person hospitalised after fall from under-construction house in Larnaca

A person was taken to Larnaca general hospital on Thursday after falling from a height of approximately two metres at an under-construction wooden two-storey house, according to fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis. In a post on X, Kettis said the fire service responded at 12.16pm following a call from ambulance services requesting assistance for a […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 11:15

Comfort food becomes a little more polished

Beef Stroganoff is the kind of dish that feels quietly reassuring. It arrives in a shallow bowl, the sauce pale and glossy, the beef tender enough to cut with little effort. There is nothing showy about it, yet it carries a certain confidence. Whether spooned over rice, tangled through pasta or served alongside mashed potatoes, […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 11:08

Fire brigade responds to 54 incidents, majority linked to Easter bonfires

The fire brigade responded to 54 incidents in the past 24 hours up to 6am, including 42 fires and 12 special assistance calls, according to spokesman Andreas Kettis. In a post on X, Kettis said that 37 of the 42 fires were linked to Easter bonfires (lambradjies). Of these, 23 occurred in Nicosia district, six […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 10:56

Vacherot savours home semi-final showdown with Alcaraz

Monaco’s Valentin Vacherot said he was relishing the chance to take on world number one Carlos Alcaraz in front of friends and family after his fairytale run at the Monte Carlo Masters took him into the semi-finals on home soil. Vacherot, who was ranked outside the top 200 before his shock Shanghai Masters triumph last […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 10:54

McIlroy takes historic six-shot Masters lead into weekend

Rory McIlroy seized a commanding six-stroke lead at the Masters on Friday to leave a leaderboard packed with major title winners looking up at the defending champion as the tournament reached the halfway point. McIlroy is 12-under par heading into the weekend with Americans Sam Burns and Patrick Reed tied for second at six under […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 10:00

Eurozone household savings decline as spending rises

The household saving rate in the euro area declined to 14.4 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting changing consumption patterns, according to Eurostat. The statistical office reported that the saving rate fell from 14.8 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, indicating a gradual reduction in household financial buffers. This development […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 10:00

A ballet for the whole family

Every child and adult knows the story of the White Rabbit and his pocket watch, the mad hatter’s tea party, the vanishing Cheshire Cat, and the dazzling, ever-curious Alice. It is a 160-year-old story Lewis Carroll wrote that now comes alive on stage as a ballet, travelling to Cyprus this May. Presented by Celebrity Gala, […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 09:02

Cyprus Business Now: real estate, gaming, travel, deficit, industrial prices

Cyprus recorded a current account deficit of €0.8 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Eurostat, reflecting a deterioration compared with the previous quarter. Figures released this week showed that the deficit widened from €0.10 billion in the third quarter of 2025, indicating increased external imbalances. Despite this quarterly decline, Cyprus’ position improved […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 08:57

Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after historic trip around moon

The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth’s atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday after nearly 10 days in space, capping the first voyage by humans to the vicinity of the moon in over half a century. NASA’s gumdrop-shaped Orion capsule, dubbed Integrity, parachuted gently into calm […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 08:46

Ceasefire holds, but Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon conflict threaten to derails peace talks

The U.S. and Iran were to hold negotiations in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday seeking to end their six-week-old war, although Tehran threw the talks into doubt by saying they could not begin without commitments on Lebanon and sanctions. The U.S. delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance and including President Donald Trump’s special […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 08:30

But can we trust Drousiotis to sit in parliament?

Let me make it absolutely clear that I fully support investigative journalism, especially when it brings corruption to light. I also find it absurd that one would vote for the party the corrupt person came from, as it would feel more like a reward or vote of confidence. Since Makarios Drousiotis published his first book […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 08:08

Iran’s new supreme leader has severe and disfiguring wounds, sources say

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still recovering from severe facial and leg injuries suffered in the airstrike that killed his father at the beginning of the war, three people close to his inner circle told Reuters. Khamenei’s face was disfigured in the attack on the supreme leader’s compound in central Tehran and he […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 07:30

Anthropic touts AI cybersecurity project with Big Tech partners

Anthropic recently announced an initiative with major technology companies, including Amazon.com (AMZN.O), Microsoft (MSFT.O) and Apple (AAPL.O), that lets partners preview an advanced ​model with cybersecurity capabilities developed by the AI startup. Under its “Project ‌Glasswing”, select organizations will be allowed to use the startup’s unreleased and general-purpose AI model, “Claude Mythos Preview”, for defensive […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 07:00

Russia sees WeChat, Douyin as models for its homegrown Max messenger

Russia sees Chinese tech giant Tencent’s (0700.HK) WeChat messaging app and TikTok sister app Douyin as models for developing its own struggling ​Max messaging app, Vladimir Kiriyenko, CEO of state-controlled internet firm VK (VKCO.MM), ‌said on Wednesday. The Kremlin is pushing Russians to use Max instead of Telegram, currently the country’s most popular messaging app, […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 06:30

UK new car registrations see best March performance since 2019

Britain’s new car ​registrations in March grew nearly 7 per cent year-on-year, ‌the best performance for the key sales month since 2019, driven largely by orders placed before the Iran crisis ​began, the industry said this week. Total car registrations ​rose to 380,627 units in March, typically the ⁠busiest month of the year, the Society […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 04:24

Gas deal with Egypt marks turning point

With Cyprus’ energy policy entering a decisive phase, Energy Minister Michalis Damianos in an interview with the Cyprus Mail laid out a strategy that hinges on a delicate balance, pushing ahead with hydrocarbons, expanding renewables and managing the realities of an isolated grid, all while consumers continue to face high electricity prices. A landmark agreement […]

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Kıbrıs 11.04.2026 04:20

Our View: Focus on video’s source obscures corruption claims

The investigative committee, under former supreme court judge Andreas Paschalides, has discovered the creators of the 12-minute video which exposed the ‘money for access to the president’ methods. Black Cube, an intelligence company set up by former Israeli intelligence agents with a record for clandestine, political interference in several European states, reportedly, set up the […]

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Kıbrıs 10.04.2026 19:45

African-infused jazz duo bring beat to Paphos

An exciting performance arrives to shake Paphos’ music scene up as the AfuriKo duo lands at Technopolis 20. On April 19, percussionist Akiko Horii and pianist Jim Funnell will unite their musical prowess for a special live performance. Their live act “explores the meeting point between jazz improvisation and the cosmological rhythms of African drumming. […]

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