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EU Report Warns Digital Platforms Are Fragmenting Reality and Weakening Democracy

A new European Commission study warns that the digital information space has become a battleground where disinformation, algorithm‑driven platforms and declining attention spans are eroding democratic institutions and shared reality.

Our Neighbourhood

Iran Says US Cannot Impose ‘Siege’ on Strait of Hormuz as Tensions Persist

The Strait of Hormuz which opened on Friday to vessels is now back under 'strict' Iranian control after the US blocked 23 ships from accessing Iranian ports and coastal areas.

Wider World

More Than 1,000 Bone Fragments Found Near Lake as Mexico Searches for the Disappeared

Families and search groups accuse authorities of failures as investigations around Lake Chalco uncover extensive human remains.

SOCIAL LENS

Authorities Inspect and Seal Apartment Blocks

Dangerous buildings in Limassol prompt evacuations, owner notices and police probes, as the district authority seeks private engineers for mass inspections.

ECONOMY

War Casts Heavy Shadow Over Tourism

Tourist arrivals plunge in March as uncertainty linked to Middle East conflict weighs on bookings for spring.

SOCIAL LENS

Yellow Warning for Thunderstorms on Saturday, High Dust Concentrations Persist

Public warned to avoid open spaces. Dust expected to dissipate by Sunday midday.

NEWSPULSE

Iran Says US Cannot Impose ‘Siege’ on Strait of Hormuz as Tensions Persist

Our Neighbourhoo...

|18.04.2026 17:55

EU Report Warns Digital Platforms Are Fragmenting Reality and Weakening Democracy

POLITICS

|18.04.2026 17:11

Larnaca Hosts Intercommual Discussion on Need to Change Status Quo

Cyprus Divided

|18.04.2026 16:57

Travel Expo Cyprus ’26 Opens Amid Cautious Optimism and Middle East Concerns

ECONOMY

|18.04.2026 16:44

More Than 1,000 Bone Fragments Found Near Lake as Mexico Searches for the Disappeared

Wider World

|18.04.2026 16:36

UNICEF ‘Outraged’ After Two Water Truck Drivers Killed By Israeli Fire in Gaza

Our Neighbourhoo...

|18.04.2026 15:52

Drousiotis Alleges Coordinated Effort to Discredit Him

Players & Power

|18.04.2026 15:04

Yellow Warning for Thunderstorms on Saturday, High Dust Concentrations Persist

SOCIAL LENS

|18.04.2026 14:45

Cyprus Pledges €850,000 in Humanitarian Assistance for Sudan and Its Neighbours

Wider World

|18.04.2026 14:39

President to Meet Lacroix on Tuesday, Focus on Buffer Zone and Cyprus Issue

Cyprus Divided

|18.04.2026 14:14

PODIUM

The Strait of Hormuz which opened on Friday to vessels is now back under 'strict' Iranian control after the US blocked 23 ships from accessing Iranian ports and coastal areas.

Families and search groups accuse authorities of failures as investigations around Lake Chalco uncover extensive human remains.

Dangerous buildings in Limassol prompt evacuations, owner notices and police probes, as the district authority seeks private engineers for mass inspections.

Tourist arrivals plunge in March as uncertainty linked to Middle East conflict weighs on bookings for spring.

Public warned to avoid open spaces. Dust expected to dissipate by Sunday midday.

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