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US envoy tells Lebanese journalists to ‘act civilised’ – backlash

International August 27, 2025 at 12:26

A top US diplomat has triggered outrage and calls for an apology in Lebanon after telling a group of local journalists to “act civilised”. Tom...

Musk responds to backlash over gesture at Trump rally

International January 21, 2025 at 13:50

Elon Musk has caused outrage over a one-armed gesture he gave during a speech celebrating the inauguration of Donald Trump. Musk thanked the crowd for...

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Students out of class due to cold: Cypriot schools in 2026

Cyprus January 13, 2026 at 17:04

Serious heating problems forced students of Akropolis Lyceum to...

Mattel introduces its first autistic Barbie doll

Life January 13, 2026 at 16:46

Mattel unveiled its first autistic Barbie on Monday, expanding...

Ex-Judge appointed as Christodoulides video investigator

Cyprus January 13, 2026 at 16:33

Attorney-general George Savvides appointed former Supreme Court judge Andreas...

Tax reform expands relief, allowing deductions of up to €3,000

Economy January 13, 2026 at 16:14

Cyprus taxpayers gain substantial income tax deductions under new...