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Kıbrıs 06.04.2026 06:30

Norway wealth fund moves towards some AI-driven decisions but with humans in control

Norway’s $2.1 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world’s ​largest, will eventually allow some investment decisions to be made by AI systems under human supervision, ‌but not yet, as the tools still make errors, fund officials have said. At present, around half of the 700 employees at Norges Bank Investment Management code their own AI tools […]

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Kıbrıs 06.04.2026 06:00

Digital advertising drives surge in global video revenues

Global revenues from traditional television and online video are projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2030, according to data presented by Maria Rua Aguete, Head of Media and Entertainment at Omdia at the FED Show in Madrid. The figures highlight a major structural shift in the global media and entertainment industry, with total revenues expected […]

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Kıbrıs 06.04.2026 04:24

Cyprus EEZ in the limelight

Cyprus EEZ came back into the limelight on the occasion of EGYPES, Egypt’s annual and foremost energy conference and exhibition that took place in Cairo this week. And in keeping with both states’ liking of a good show, the energy ministers of Egypt and Cyprus signed a framework agreement for the export of Cyprus’ natural […]

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Kıbrıs 05.04.2026 23:03

Perri’s penalty heroics help Leeds beat West Ham to reach semis

Leeds United keeper Lucas Perri was their shootout hero as they edged hosts West Ham United 4-2 on penalties on Sunday to reach the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1987 after surrendering a commanding 2-0 lead in a dramatic finale. West Ham scored twice within four minutes in second-half stoppage time to […]

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Kıbrıs 05.04.2026 20:52

European defence to be focus of upcoming EU Council meeting in Nicosia

What exactly the European Union does in the event that a member state activates the mutual defence clause of the EU Treaty will be discussed by European leaders during an Informal European Council in Nicosia on April 23-24, President Nikos Christodoulides ssaid on Sunday. Speaking to Municipal Television of Thessaloniki after he was made an […]

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Kıbrıs 05.04.2026 17:41

Cyprus’ voter registration system remains archaic for the over-25s

Ahead of the parliamentary elections in May, growing attention is being drawn to the stark divide between younger and older applicants, with those over the age of 25 facing what many describe as a cumbersome and outdated process. Under current rules set by the interior ministry, all Cypriot citizens aged 18 and over who have […]

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Kıbrıs 05.04.2026 17:36

Greek support for Cyprus ‘act of Hellenism where it is needed most’

Despite difficulties, Greece is moving away from being a country of low expectations to be able to act where Hellenism needs it most, “something we have recently proven with our direct support to Cyprus,” Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Sunday. He was speaking at the Garden of Heroes in Messolonghi to mark the […]

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Kıbrıs 05.04.2026 17:15

Kuwait Petroleum Corp reports damage at units after Iran drone attacks

Iranian drone attacks hit various targets in Kuwait on Sunday, with state energy company Kuwait Petroleum Corporation reporting fires and “severe material damage” at some operating units. KPC said in a statement that teams were working to contain the fires at affiliates Petrochemical Industries Company and National Petroleum Company. In a separate incident, KPC earlier […]

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Kıbrıs 05.04.2026 17:10

British royals gather for Easter service, with Andrew and his family absent

Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the traditional Easter service at Windsor Castle on Sunday, joined by his eldest son and heir to the throne Prince William, wife Catherine, and their three children at St George’s Chapel. The Easter Matins service is an important fixture in the calendar of the king, who is supreme […]

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Kıbrıs 05.04.2026 17:00

Trump threatens to hit Iran infrastructure on Tuesday if Strait remains blocked

By Bo Erickson US President Donald Trump said in an expletive-laden social media post on Sunday that the United States will target Iran’s power plants and bridges on Tuesday if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will […]

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Kıbrıs 05.04.2026 16:44

A timely look at happiness

A couple of weeks ago, we had the joy of our granddaughter staying over for a few days. That Friday night, worrying about the escalating war, I sat watching her sleep – experiencing, as all grandparents can attest, moments of pure happiness. That moment came back to me when I later read that Friday, March […]

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Kıbrıs 05.04.2026 16:13

The struggle of women in the modern history of Cyprus

The exhibition AGONIES – Diamantis in Thessaloniki shows an authentic depiction of the historical experience and soul of the Cypriot people, also important for today’s Cyprus, as it reflects deep experiences that continue to shape the collective identity of the country An exhibition focusing on the Agonies series of works by pioneering Cypriot artist Adamantios […]

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Kıbrıs 05.04.2026 16:05

‘It is time for fiscal discipline, not populism’

It is time for fiscal discipline and not populism, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Sunday. In an interview with Kathimerini, he said the economy is showing resilience in the midst of a global crisis. The effects of the war in Iran on the economy, energy costs and tourism, in case the conflict continues for […]

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Kıbrıs 05.04.2026 15:35

Turkey ‘determined to protect rights of Turkish Cypriot people’

Turkey is determined to protect the security of the north and the rights of the Turkish Cypriot people, Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler said, criticising the build up of EU defence systems around Cyprus. Turkiye newspaper reported on Sunday that in an interview with Italian newspaper Il Messaggero published on Friday, Guler said Turkey will […]

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Kıbrıs 05.04.2026 15:20

Cyprus services sector shows growth in 2025

The services sector in Cyprus showed an improvement in 2025, to data published by the Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEV) on Sunday revealed. “The data confirm the decisive role of the services sector as a key pillar of the Cyprus economy, enhancing its contribution to the growth, employment and international competitiveness of the country,” OEV […]

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Kıbrıs 05.04.2026 14:58

Springtime in Cyprus is short but glorious

Daytime temperatures have not yet risen too much, but growth goes on everywhere despite the slight chill in the air. Alas, having said that, temperatures can shoot up suddenly later this month, which has been happening in recent years, so beware as you might have to protect any new plants that you couldn’t resist on […]

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Kıbrıs 05.04.2026 14:36

On Easter Sunday, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars

By Joshua McElwee Pope Leo urged global leaders in his Easter message on Sunday to end the conflicts raging across the world and abandon any schemes for power, conquest or domination. The pope, who has emerged as an outspoken critic of the Iran war, lamented in a special message to the thousands gathered in St. […]

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Kıbrıs 05.04.2026 14:34

Explosives found in Serbia near gas pipeline supplying Hungary, leaders say

Explosives of “devastating power” were found near the Turkstream pipeline in Serbia that carries Russian natural gas to Hungary and beyond, leaders from the two countries said on Sunday. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic told him that explosives had been found near the pipeline, which transports Russian gas through the […]

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Kıbrıs 05.04.2026 13:58

Improving people’s daily lives remains govt priority

The main goal of the government remains to improve the daily lives of residents, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday assessing his first three years in office. In an article in Phileleftheros, he said the government is proceeding with “bold cuts” and a clear ideological framework, away from experimentation and populism. In an unstable international […]

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Kıbrıs 05.04.2026 13:37

A solution without identity is not a solution – it is a postponement of collapse

By Nikolas Xenofontos In Cyprus, we have learned to view the Cyprus problem through the lens of history, justice and international law. We speak of invasion, occupation and violations of treaties – and all of this is correct. But if we truly want to understand how the world works, we must begin with a simple […]

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Kıbrıs 05.04.2026 13:31

Is it time for a meat-free Easter?

Meat belongs to Cyprus like the sea lapping our shores. It is so ingrained in Cypriot culture that we even dedicate whole days to it, Tsiknopempti for example. But amid surging meat prices and the outbreak of foot and mouth (FMD) disease, buying meat has become not only a matter of affordability but also one […]

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Kıbrıs 05.04.2026 13:30

An arms race over disinformation: using AI to detect AI

In a world full of deepfakes and fake news, EU-funded researchers are building tools to help journalists tell what’s real and what’s not. By Hannah Docter-Loeb Last winter, as Christmas markets opened across Europe, social media was flooded with alarming videos. Posts claimed that radical Islamists were “invading” Christmas markets.  One clip appeared to show […]

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Kıbrıs 05.04.2026 12:35

Government pledges its support for EOAs

The government remains committed to supporting district government organisations (EOAs) with the necessary tools, resources and the appropriate institutional framework so they can operate successfully, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Sunday. Speaking at the naming ceremony of the Andreas Sepos Paralimni-Ayia Napa wastewater treatment plant, he said the event was symbolic for two reasons: […]

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Kıbrıs 05.04.2026 12:06

President has ‘creative approach’ to meeting with Erhurman

President Nikos Christodoulides will attend Monday’s meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurma, with the necessary political will and a creative approach, with the aim of resuming direct negotiations within the agreed framework, deputy government spokesman Yiannis Antoniou said on Sunday. “If the other side moves with the same approach, then well-founded expectations are created […]

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