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EU warns TikTok is designed to be addictive, and that could be illegal

EU warns TikTok is designed to be addictive, and that could be illegal

The European Union is taking aim at the way TikTok is built, warning that the app’s design appears to push users into compulsive scrolling and may violate EU law....

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Residents alarmed as 40 MW battery station approved near homes in Nicosia

Residents alarmed as 40 MW battery station approved near homes in Nicosia

A new battery storage facility approved in Alampra, Nicosia district, has sparked outrage among residents and lawmakers who warn the project could turn their neighborhood into a safety and quality-of-life nightmare....

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The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation at the Chypre a la BnF exhibition at the National Library of France

The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation at the Chypre a la BnF exhibition at the National Library of France

As part of the Cultural Programme of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the National Library of France is honoring Cyprus in collaboration with the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation. ...

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Fidias hits back after video leaks his office details, calls it a ‘security threat’

Fidias hits back after video leaks his office details, calls it a ‘security threat’

MEP Fidias Panagiotou has responded publicly after a video showing details of his parliamentary office circulated online, calling the leak illegal, dangerous, and part of what he describes as an ongoing campaign against him....

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Trump launches TrumpRx, promises big discounts on prescription drugs

Trump launches TrumpRx, promises big discounts on prescription drugs

President Donald Trump unveiled TrumpRx on Thursday, a government-backed website offering deep discounts on 43 prescription medications, including insulin, fertility treatments, obesity drugs, and asthma medications....

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Fireworks crackdown: Weddings, venues and organizers now on the hook

Fireworks crackdown: Weddings, venues and organizers now on the hook

Fireworks in Cyprus just got a lot more complicated and a lot more risky for anyone involved....

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Nicosia households could see water cuts despite government reassurances

Nicosia households could see water cuts despite government reassurances

Nicosia households could see their taps run dry as the city faces potential water cuts, the Nicosia Water Authority (EOA) warned Thursday, responding to a proposed 10% reduction in supply from government water projects....

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Cablenet Introduces New Home Internet Plans with Same-Day Internet and Try & Buy Option!

Cablenet Introduces New Home Internet Plans with Same-Day Internet and Try & Buy Option!

Cablenet introduces two new Home Internet plans, GigaMax Internet and Super 300M, delivering even faster speeds, same-day Internet and a premium connectivity experience....

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Cyprus judge’s appeal rejected, European Court could be next

Cyprus judge’s appeal rejected, European Court could be next

The Supreme Constitutional Judicial Council has rejected the appeal of Doria Varosiotou, who challenged the decision not to confirm her as a provincial judge. ...

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''I can hear my food'': A chef’s passion on display

''I can hear my food'': A chef’s passion on display

The video of Mrs. Evroulla that accompanied her award at the Wiz 50 Best Restaurants, where she looks straight at the camera and asks, completely sincerely, “Can I take a break to go check on my food? I can hear it” was easily one of the night’s highlights....

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New law penalizes illegal garbage dumpers up to €40,000

New law penalizes illegal garbage dumpers up to €40,000

Cyprus’ parliament has approved tougher fines for waste-related offenses, hoping steeper penalties will help curb the growing problem of illegal landfills, though many lawmakers warned that higher fines alone will not clean up the mess....

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Senior Greek Air Force officer accused of spying for China

Senior Greek Air Force officer accused of spying for China

A senior Greek Air Force officer with access to NATO intelligence has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, in what officials describe as one of the most serious security breaches uncovered in recent years....

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Another domino falls in Epstein saga as Norway investigates former PM

Another domino falls in Epstein saga as Norway investigates former PM

Another high-profile name has been pulled into the long, messy shadow of Jeffrey Epstein, and it’s unlikely to be the last....

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February 6th weather forecast: A warm but messy Friday

February 6th weather forecast: A warm but messy Friday

A weak low-pressure system arrived last night, and from midday today, it’s inviting some light dust to the party. It’s a messy, warm start to the weekend....

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Migration and global turmoil dominate Cypriots' fears

Migration and global turmoil dominate Cypriots' fears

A new Eurobarometer survey commissioned by the European Parliament shows that Europeans are increasingly uneasy about global instability, with Cypriots expressing some of the strongest concerns across the EU, particularly on migration....

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AI factory, Schengen push and gas deal with Israel: Christodoulides unveils 55-point plan in State of the Union address

AI factory, Schengen push and gas deal with Israel: Christodoulides unveils 55-point plan in State of the Union address

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday evening presented the government’s Official Planning for 2026, described as the “State of the Union 2026”, from the Presidential Palace, outlining more than 55 initiatives across all sectors....

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Friends of Akamas warn road works are driving the national park 'from bad to worse'

Friends of Akamas warn road works are driving the national park 'from bad to worse'

The environmental group Friends of Akamas has issued a strongly worded statement expressing concern over the direction of road works inside the Akamas National Forest Park, saying the situation in protected areas is deteriorating rather than improving....

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Cyprus braces for water shortfall in 2026 as government sets lower supply levels

Cyprus braces for water shortfall in 2026 as government sets lower supply levels

The Cypriot government has approved a water supply plan for 2026 that is expected to fall short of what consumers will need, setting the stage for potential restrictions during the year....

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Instant license suspensions and new camera review as Cyprus tightens road safety rules

Instant license suspensions and new camera review as Cyprus tightens road safety rules

Cyprus is moving ahead with a series of new road safety initiatives, including the creation of a committee to review the country’s photo-enforcement system and faster procedures for suspending the licenses of drivers caught driving under the influence of drugs....

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Amazon hit with €59 million fine for undercutting its own sellers

Amazon hit with €59 million fine for undercutting its own sellers

Germany fines Amazon €59 million after regulators found it was competing directly with the very sellers it hosts and capping their prices in the process, tilting the playing field....

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Nicosia girls’ school building to become University of Cyprus archaeology hub

Nicosia girls’ school building to become University of Cyprus archaeology hub

After years of back-and-forth, a deal has finally been struck over the historic girls’ school in Faneromeni. The building will now be handed over to the University of Cyprus, which plans to house its Department of History and Archaeology along with the university’s Archaeology unit....

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Norwegian Ambassador to Jordan steps aside amid Epstein fallout

Norwegian Ambassador to Jordan steps aside amid Epstein fallout

The ongoing fallout from the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files has expanded beyond high-profile figures like Prince Andrew, Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, and U.S. political leaders, including the Clintons. Now, Norway’s ambassador to Jordan and Iraq, Mona Juul, has stepped aside while her ties to the late sex offender are investigated....

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Unemployment edges down in January

Unemployment edges down in January

Unemployment in Cyprus continued to edge down in January, offering another small but steady sign that the job market is holding up....

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Surgeries on hold as flu wave fills Cyprus hospitals

Surgeries on hold as flu wave fills Cyprus hospitals

Non-urgent surgeries may soon be postponed, and private hospital beds brought into play, as Cyprus’s public hospitals struggle to keep up with a growing wave of patients sick with the flu and other seasonal viruses....

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Politics Blog: Phedonas, Annie and Cyprus's State of the Union

Politics Blog: Phedonas, Annie and Cyprus's State of the Union

The events of the past few weeks, and the clumsy way they’ve been handled, make Cyprus feel like an unguided ship, tossed around by the posts of TikTokers and influencers on our “island of saints,” while the police and Legal Service scramble to keep up....

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Lidl Cyprus supports anniversary Love Dinner for ‘Arodafnousa' 50th anniversary

Lidl Cyprus supports anniversary Love Dinner for ‘Arodafnousa' 50th anniversary

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the “Arodafnousa” Palliative Care Centre, Lidl Cyprus once again confirms its long-standing commitment to humanity, by sponsoring the anniversary Love Dinner ‘Under the Lights of Love’....

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Bean Bar embraces Simba Animal Aid’s stray dogs

Bean Bar embraces Simba Animal Aid’s stray dogs

This holiday season, the beloved Bean Bar chain once again proved that it offers much more than just a coffee experience....

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Selling Cyprus for a single crossing point?

Selling Cyprus for a single crossing point?

“So, if you can’t even open a crossing point, how exactly do you expect to convince anyone that you genuinely want a solution to the Cyprus problem? Where will you find the courage tomorrow to agree to political equality and effective participation? ...

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Corbyn: Cyprus base used to transit weapons to Israel

Corbyn: Cyprus base used to transit weapons to Israel

Cyprus is increasingly involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict, with the British base at Akrotiri reportedly serving as a transit point for weapons deliveries to Israel, according to Jeremy Corbyn, former UK Labour leader and co-founder of Your Party....

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Cyprus welcomed 4.5 million tourists in 2025, most ever in a single year

Cyprus welcomed 4.5 million tourists in 2025, most ever in a single year

Cyprus welcomed a record-breaking 4.53 million visitors in 2025, marking the most successful year in the island’s tourism history. ...

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