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Cyprus Set To Host FIBA EuroBasket 2025 In Limassol

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

August 26, 2025

Cyprus Makes A Landmark Debut

Cyprus is poised to enter the international basketball arena as Limassol prepares to host the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 from August 28 to September 4. This historic event will take place at the state-of-the-art Spyros Kyprianou Sports Centre, marking the island nation’s inaugural participation in the tournament and positioning it as a center for global sports excellence.

Economic And Tourism Boost

Deputy Minister of Tourism, Costas Koumis, highlighted the event as a prime opportunity to enhance Cyprus’ profile as both a tourist destination and a premier venue for international competitions. With preparations underway to welcome a five-digit number of foreign visitors, the tournament promises to inject significant revenue into the local economy, with projected economic impacts estimated between €13–17 million. This influx of visitors will invigorate local businesses and demonstrate Cyprus’ commitment to leveraging sports tourism for long-term growth.

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Global Audience And International Exposure

The tournament is set to capture the attention of a global audience, with broadcast coverage expected to reach, and potentially exceed, the 300 million viewers from EuroBasket 2022. In addition, a vibrant social media presence will further amplify the event’s impact. The participation of elite national teams and the debut appearance of the Cyprus national basketball team underscore the significance of this competition on both a European and international scale.

Robust Security And World-Class Preparations

Ensuring a safe and secure environment is paramount. Authorities have implemented advanced security measures including drones, sniffer dogs, and enhanced police presence. Comprehensive security drills at the Spyros Kyprianou Sports Centre have been conducted to fine-tune logistics, crowd management, and emergency response protocols, reaffirming Cyprus’ readiness to host a high-caliber sporting event.

Cultural Integration And International Partnerships

Beyond the game, the event is designed to celebrate Cypriot culture. A dedicated Fan Zone at the city’s Old Port will offer entertainment and live game screenings, while foreign journalists are invited to experience traditional Cypriot life with a guided tour of Lefkara, featuring local customs and culinary delights. This strategic blend of sport and culture is further bolstered by the support of esteemed sponsors such as Allianz, EKO, and the Bank of Cyprus, underscoring the event’s robust international partnerships.

A Turning Point For Cypriot Basketball

As the Cyprus Basketball Federation completes arena renovations ahead of schedule, the upcoming tournament is being hailed as a turning point that will firmly establish Cyprus on the international basketball map. With continued efforts by government officials and sports administrators, EuroBasket 2025 is set to deliver both prestigious exposure and tangible economic benefits, marking a new chapter for sports tourism and international engagement in Cyprus.

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by News Editor

August 24, 2026

Courts Are Still Applying Old Copyright Rules To AI

AI companies train models on enormous amounts of published material, including books, articles and academic research. Whether using that content without authors’ permission violates copyright law remains unresolved.

Much of the debate centres on fair use, which allows copyrighted material to be used without permission in certain circumstances. Courts consider factors such as the purpose of the use, how much material was involved and its impact on the original market.

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Anthropic Case Sets An Important Precedent

A major case involving Anthropic and a group of authors provided one of the clearest rulings so far. Judge William Alsup found that using copyrighted books to train AI models was lawful, comparing the process to people reading and studying literature before creating something new.

Anthropic was nevertheless ordered to pay $1.5 billion in a settlement. The penalty concerned books the company had obtained from illegal online libraries rather than the AI training itself.

For AI companies, that distinction could prove significant because it separates studying copyrighted material from directly copying it.

Competition Could Be The Key Issue

A case involving Thomson Reuters and Ross Intelligence offers a different perspective. A court ruled that Ross could not claim fair use after using Reuters’ copyrighted material to develop a competing AI-powered legal research platform.

The decision suggests courts may be less willing to consider AI training fair use when copyrighted content is used to build a product that directly competes with the original.

For authors, an unresolved question is whether AI-generated content should be considered competition for the works used to train these models.

The Law Has Yet To Catch Up

US copyright law predates generative AI by decades, leaving courts to apply old principles to new technology. Questions also remain over copyright protection for AI-generated works. In Thaler v. Perlmutter, a court ruled that material created entirely by AI cannot receive copyright protection.

Major AI companies remain involved in copyright litigation, and different courts could reach different conclusions. For now, there is no universal rule: the legality of AI training will depend on the circumstances of each case and how courts ultimately interpret copyright and fair use.