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IncidentsIoanna Photiou says she will return to Cyprus from Russia only if trusted contacts ask her to
Nicosia, Cyprus. Social media personality Ioanna Photiou, known as “Annie Alexui”, said she would return to Cyprus from Russia only if people she trusts in Russia asked her to do so. Photiou said she…
EconomyCyprus hosts first island event with ECB participation on the digital euro
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus joined the European discussion on the digital euro on Friday as policymakers, bankers and institutions…
WorldElton John tells London High Court he was incensed by alleged Daily Mail landline bugging
London, United Kingdom. Singer Elton John told London’s High Court on Friday he was incensed to learn of…
PoliticsRik poll puts Disy and Akel ahead as Alma accuses broadcaster of exclusion
Nicosia, Cyprus. A poll published by public broadcaster Rik on Thursday night put Disy and Akel in the…
WorldIran, U.S. pursue Omani-mediated talks amid dispute over widening agenda
Muscat, Oman. Iran and the United States moved toward high-stakes negotiations via Omani mediation on Friday to try…
SocietyFather raises staffing concerns at Makarios hospital as Okypy says child receiving required care
Nicosia, Cyprus. A father of a young child treated at Makarios hospital raised concerns on Sigma’s ‘Mesimeri kai…
WorldTurkey prepares measures to restrict minors’ social media access, including age verification and filtering
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey is moving toward restricting social media access for minors after a parliamentary report recommended broad…
WorldSuicide bomber kills at least 31 at Shi’ite mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers
Islamabad, Pakistan. A suicide bomber killed at least 31 people at a Shi’ite Muslim mosque in Pakistan’s capital…
IncidentsCyprus attorney-general files cases over alleged irregularities linked to Cyprus Football Association official
Nicosia, Cyprus. The legal service said on Friday that attorney-general George Savvides has filed criminal cases against one…
IncidentsCyprus president pardons 11 foreign inmates for release and immediate deportation
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides has pardoned 11 third-country nationals serving sentences at the central prison, with all…
SportsMilano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics open in Italy with 3,500 athletes from over 90 countries
Milan, Italy. The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially begin today, bringing 3,500 athletes from over 90 countries to…