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CultureDigital Vortex Entertainment acquires Bylina and releases first playable demo on Steam
Nicosia, Cyprus. Digital Vortex Entertainment, part of Cyprus-based Utmost Games, has announced the acquisition of Bylina by Far Far Games and released the game’s first playable demo. The demo is now available on Steam…
CultureCyBC director defends Cyprus Eurovision 2026 entry ‘JALLA’ amid criticism
Nicosia, Cyprus. CyBC general-director Thanasis Tsokos defended Cyprus’ Eurovision 2026 entry ‘JALLA’ on Thursday, calling it “a highly…
SocietyMandatory monitoring of electromechanical installations during construction discussed in parliament
Nicosia, Cyprus. Monitoring of electromechanical installations during building construction is set to become mandatory under new regulations discussed…
SocietyLarnaca to face reduced water pressure from February 24, 2026 amid water conservation efforts
Larnaca, Cyprus. Water pressure in Larnaca will be reduced from February 24, 2026, as part of measures to…
SocietyYellow weather warning issued for rain and storms
Nicosia, Cyprus. The met office announced a yellow weather warning for rain and storms, in effect from 6am…
WorldKremlin says WhatsApp fully blocked in Russia, urges switch to state-backed MAX
Moscow, Russia. The Kremlin said on Thursday that WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, has been completely blocked in…
WorldAthens renters face soaring costs as housing shortage strains Greece’s recovery
Athens, Greece. Eirini Syntihaki said she is leaving an apartment she loved in central Athens after her flatmate…
PoliticsChristodoulides urges EU to pursue trade deals with UAE and Australia after India agreement
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides called on the European Union to pursue new trade agreements with the United…
WorldPost-9/11 security shift reshaped U.S. immigration enforcement framework
Washington, United States. Stephen Miller’s January 2026 comments to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and ICE’s use of…
PoliticsEU envoy for Cyprus linked to probe into €900 million sale of European Commission properties
Brussels, Belgium. Johannes Hahn, the European Union’s special envoy for Cyprus, has been linked to an investigation into…
CultureThree recipes featured: Parma ham-wrapped asparagus, herb-crusted rack of lamb, and crème brûlée
Nicosia, Cyprus. A set of recipes details how to prepare Parma ham-wrapped asparagus with tahini and yoghurt dressing,…