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AI raises fears of job losses in Cyprus Many businesses have been pushing their workers to employ artificial intelligence to carry out their tasks, prompting fears that this drive for efficiency may in time see companies cut out the human element of some roles entirely, causing job losses or, at the very least, fewer openings in the future. In the United Kingdom, those […]

Binance replenishes 90% of assets stolen in security incident Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said on Saturday it has been able to cover 90 per cent of the amount stolen after a record $6.3 billion hack of its platform. The outstanding 10 per cent consists of tokens that are less liquid, which means they may take longer to source in the required amounts, it said in […]

Pressure piles on Man United's Carrick after 2-0 defeat at Chelsea The travelling fans applauded Michael Carrick when he strode to the corner of the Shed End at Stamford Bridge to acknowledge them but Manchester United's former stalwart midfielder and current manager cut a forlorn figure as he left the pitch after a 2-0 Premier League defeat by Chelsea on Saturday. A reckless challenge on Wesley […]

Alcaraz beats Medvedev to reach Vienna final Carlos Alcaraz defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-4 7-6(2) on Saturday to reach the Vienna Open final for the first time, continuing his strong finish to the season. The Spaniard reached the 37th tour-level final of his career and his fifth final of the year, while also recording his 25th straight ATP 500 tour victory. Alcaraz took […]

Akel outlines priorities for 2028 presidential election Akel secretary-general Stefanos Stefanou on Saturday outlined the party's priorities for the 2028 presidential election, calling for a change of government and a new approach to the Cyprus problem, the economy and foreign policy. Addressing the party's central committee as it met to approve its electoral framework, Stefanou presented seven priorities for what he described […]

Gen Z protests reach Germany as thousands join Halloween rallies Thousands of people across Germany joined demonstrations on Saturday, as a youth-led movement inspired by protests elsewhere in Europe took to the streets to demand better education and lower living costs. The protests follow a wave of Gen Z-led demonstrations across Europe this year. In Serbia, student-led activism helped unseat the country's long-time leader at […]

Starved residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky return to Ukraine during a rare local ceasefire Starved and exhausted residents from the Russian-controlled town of Oleshky crossed into Ukraine on Saturday in a major return of civilians under the first humanitarian truce of its kind in more than four years of the war. The six-day local ceasefire in Oleshky was reached after mediation efforts by US first lady Melania Trump and […]

Rubio and Brazil's foreign minister to meet after election tension, source says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira spoke briefly at a Group of 20 foreign ministers meeting and agreed to meet in coming weeks before a G20 leaders summit, a source familiar with the plans said. A Brazilian official downplayed tensions over Brazil's failure to approve Trump's pick as ambassador […]

Pressure piles on Man United's Carrick after 2-0 defeat at Chelsea Pressure intensified on beleaguered Manchester United manager Michael Carrick after his side finished with ten men in a 2-0 Premier League defeat at Chelsea on Saturday to record their ninth straight game without a win in all competitions. The United board decided to stick with Carrick for the Chelsea game despite a 3-0 home defeat […]

Animal rights protest planned in Paphos Animal rights activists will gather at Paphos harbour on Sunday to protest against animal abuse and demand stricter enforcement of animal welfare laws. "Poisoning, shooting and abandoning animals is illegal – so why is it still happening every day? We are protesting to demand the Cyprus government enforce animal protection laws with zero tolerance!" the […]

Ferrari's Leclerc fastest in both Mexico practice sessions Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was fastest in both practice sessions on Friday for a Mexico City Grand Prix set to crown 20-year-old Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli as Formula One's youngest champion. Antonelli missed Thursday's media day to recover from a viral illness, but the Italian was second on the timesheets in the first session and fourth […]

Time running out for pension reform bill The government is running out of time to submit its pension reform bill to parliament before the Christmas recess, Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas acknowledged on Saturday, although he remained confident that the reform could take effect in January 2027. Mousiouttas said the bill would be submitted to the Council of Ministers once the legal service […]

Carragher apologises after Villa threaten legal action over remarks Former Liverpool defender and television pundit Jamie Carragher apologised to Aston Villa and their supporters on Saturday after the Premier League club threatened legal action over comments he made on a podcast about the team and their fans. Villa's response followed comments by Carragher on the Stick to Football podcast where he told Villa fans […]

Pope Leo tries to stay neutral as basketball rivals descend on Vatican Popes have received heads of state, royalty and pilgrims by the busload in the Vatican's Paul VI Audience Hall. On Saturday, Pope Leo received his old college basketball team and, in a show of sportsmanship that went only so far, their opponents. Leo, the first American pope, greeted the men's and women's teams from his […]

Night of a Thousand Hells By Manjeet Ridon Making the longlist this week for the US National Book Award for translated literature, Intan Paramaditha's Night of a Thousand Hells is a subversive, shape-shifting novel in which family tragedy becomes political reckoning, horror exposes social violence, and familiar stories turn sinister. Set in Indonesia, the novel opens in the aftermath of […]

FMD culls delay compensation for livestock farmers Recent culls and suspected cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) have caused further delays in compensation payments to livestock farmers who lost their animals to the disease, president of the 'voice of the livestock breeders' organisation, Neophytos Neophytou, said on Saturday. "People are worried because they have been without income for too many months," he said. […]

Hakimi hat-trick leads PSG to 5-1 win at Le Havre Flying fullback Achraf Hakimi grabbed a hat-trick as Paris St Germain went on the rampage to thrash bottom-placed Le Havre 5-1 and extend their Ligue 1 lead on Friday. The European champions, who have several regulars out injured, could afford to leave more of their key players on the bench and still come away with […]

Cyprus pilot recalls final flight into Nicosia in 1974 Speaking from his home in Limassol, Captain Adamos Marneros recalls a life shaped by determination, chance encounters and a flight that still haunts him: his return to Nicosia in the early hours of July 20, 1974. His account brings together the fulfillment of a boyhood dream and the painful memories of a country on the […]

TV shows we love: Curb Your Enthusiasm Larry David ended Curb Your Enthusiasm on April 7, 2024, closing a comedy that spent 24 years turning minor social offences into elaborate disasters. David played a semi-fictional version of himself in Los Angeles and wrote only a rough outline for each episode, leaving the cast to improvise the dialogue, with such a method producing […]

Villa threaten legal action against Carragher over 'insults' Aston Villa will pursue legal action against pundit Jamie Carragher, the Premier League club said on Friday, accusing the former Liverpool defender of making "unacceptable insults" about the club and its supporters. Villa's response followed comments by Carragher on the Stick to Football podcast where he told Villa supporters to "shut the fuck up" and […]

Iraola says too soon for title talk as in-form Liverpool welcome Arsenal Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola refused to let a five-match winning run go to his team's head on Friday, saying it was too early to discuss a Premier League title challenge before champions Arsenal visit Anfield on Sunday. After a humbling 3-0 defeat by Manchester City this month, Iraola's side have won five straight games across […]

Iranian official says US attacked fishing boats off Qeshm Island, state media reports Iranian state broadcaster IRIB, citing a Hormozgan province official, said on Saturday that the US had attacked two fishing boats near Qeshm Island. There was no immediate US confirmation of the attack. The White House and the Pentagon did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Local Iranian officials said the attack wounded one fisherman, […]

Dish to remind you of summer Courgette and Lemon Pasta with Ricotta If you are looking for a recipe, that reminds you of summer, this is the one! Courgette and Lemon Pasta with Ricotta and mint! The courgettes here are shaved into long ribbons using nothing more than a standard vegetable peeler. Barely cooked over moderate heat, they retain a gentle, […]

One of the most recognisable expressions of Swedish life Swedish Meatballs Meatballs – known in Sweden as köttbullar – are among the most recognisable expressions of Swedish cuisine, yet their history reflects a wider story of European culinary exchange and adaptation over several centuries. While meatballs in various forms exist across many cultures, Sweden's version is generally traced to the early 18th century, when […]

Infant with Legionnaires' disease remains critical An infant diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease remains in critical condition at the neonatal intensive care unit of Makarios hospital, Okypy spokesman Charalambos Charilaou said on Saturday. Charilaou said there had been no change in the baby's condition, with treating doctors continuing to assess it as critical. The infant was diagnosed with the disease at a […]

Two arrested over Paralimni assault Two men, aged 18 and 19, have been arrested in connection with an alleged assault on a 19-year-old in Paralimni on October 15, police said on Saturday. The arrests came a day after police published photographs of the two suspects on Friday, October 30, as part of their investigation. According to police, the incident occurred […]

Learning to trust yourself When Sarah finally trusted herself she had spent so long questioning her feelings she had forgotten what it felt like. Sarah was sitting beside her partner in a crowded restaurant. It was supposed to be a nice evening. Then she noticed it. His eyes. Across the room. Following another woman. Sarah tried to ignore it. […]

New 'Scentronic' technology can detect and transmit aromas remotely People can readily share images and sounds digitally, as evidenced by the billions of smartphones in use globally that often overload the human senses of sight and hearing. But smell generally remains missing from remote ​communication. That could soon change. Researchers have developed technology that features an electronic nose that recognizes certain smells, like the […]

40 third-country nationals deported Forty people illegally residing in the territory of the Republic were deported from Cyprus on Friday. The repatriation took place as a joint effort between the deputy ministry of migration and officers from the police's aliens and immigration service (YAM). Since the beginning of 2026, a total of 8,101 illegal migrants were deported through forced […]

Legionnaires' baby remains in critical condition The health condition of the infant who was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease and is being treated at the neonatal intensive care unit of Makarios hospital remains critical, Okypy spokesman Charalambos Charilaou said on Saturday. Charilaou said that there was no change in the baby's health status and that it remains in critical condition according to […]