Researchers in Cyprus discovered a portrait that has been hidden for centuries beneath a 1570 oil painting.
A newly discovered renaissance portrait, painted by Master Titian an artist from Venice, produced hundreds of paintings until his death in 1576. His portrait is now on display in the city of Limassol.
The work shows an unknown male figure with a thin mustache, standing near a stack of papers - an image somewhat similar to the scene of Jesus Christ, bound and wearing a crown of thorns, that Titian later painted over it.
Professor Nikolas Bakirtzis, who leads a team at the Cyprus Institute, a non-profit educational body, thinks the paintings hold a mystery.
Using non-invasive techniques, researchers at the Andreas Pittas Art Characterization Laboratories at the Cyprus Institute reconstructed the buried portrait.
Bakirtzis suggests that Titian incorporated elements from an earlier painting into his new work, notably using the man's jawline to outline the ropes binding Christ's wrists.
A Cyprus-flagged cargo ship crashed into a pier in Marina di Massa, causing a partial collapse, the Italian Coast Guard reported on Wednesday.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's historic visit to Cyprus underscores strengthened ties as the island aligns with the West, shedding its Russian-linked past. Talks focused on sanctions expertise, regional stability, and Britain's role as a guarantor of Cypriot independence.
Cyprus has taken delivery of an Israeli air defence system, local media reported on Thursday, as the east Mediterranean island taps new markets to upgrade its defence capabilities after the loss of key supplier Russia.
The president of Cyprus reaffirmed his government's commitment to strengthening defense and security ties with the U.S., highlighting that his recent meeting with President Biden outlined ambitious steps for their already strong bilateral relations.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday ordering the creation of a sovereign wealth fund within the next year, saying it could potentially buy the short video app TikTok.
At least 11 people, including the gunman, were killed in Sweden's worst mass shooting at an adult education center in Örebro, west of Stockholm, authorities confirmed.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and prohibiting any future funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency for the Near East (UNRWA), the agency which provides relief for Palestinian refugees.
Armenian prime minister Nikol Pashinyan has called for a fresh start in relations with Azerbaijan, highlighting progress in peace talks and mutual recognition of territorial integrity.
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Transport has released the preliminary report on the investigation on Azerbaijan Airlines's flight J2-8243's tragic crash. Read excerpts from the report and watch AnewZ's complete coverage.
An American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed into the Potomac River after a midair collision near Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, officials said.
The U.S. has officially entered a new trade war. President Donald Trump has slapped 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% on China, citing immigration and drug trafficking concerns. The move has immediate consequences for businesses and consumers—so what happens next?
The FireAid benefit concerts have raised over $100 million for wildfire relief in Los Angeles, with more than 50 million viewers tuning in across 28 platforms. The event, featuring Lady Gaga, Green Day, and Stevie Nicks, aims to support both immediate relief efforts and long-term recovery.
The 9th Asian Winter Games torch relay has started in China, marking the final countdown to the event.
Music icons gathered in Los Angeles for FireAid, a benefit concert raising funds for victims of California’s deadly wildfires. The event featured Green Day, Stevie Nicks, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and surprise guest Billie Eilish, with proceeds supporting both immediate relief and prevention efforts.
The estate of Joseph Shuster, co-creator of Superman, has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging the company failed to pay royalties required under British law.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is now facing new charges of sex trafficking involving at least three women as part of a 20-year abuse scheme. The updated indictment adds new allegations of forced sexual performances and the transportation of victims across state lines
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday ordering the creation of a sovereign wealth fund within the next year, saying it could potentially buy the short video app TikTok.
At least 11 people, including the gunman, were killed in Sweden's worst mass shooting at an adult education center in Örebro, west of Stockholm, authorities confirmed.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and prohibiting any future funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency for the Near East (UNRWA), the agency which provides relief for Palestinian refugees.
Armenian prime minister Nikol Pashinyan has called for a fresh start in relations with Azerbaijan, highlighting progress in peace talks and mutual recognition of territorial integrity.
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