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Limassol plans three artificial shipwrecks to attract divers

Three new diving projects are to be created in the Limassol maritime area to attract tourism, the Limassol tourism board said on Tuesday. The project is set to include a 110-metre long ship, as well as two tugboats sunk, turning them into new diving spots for tourists with the aim of strengthening Limassol’s potential as […]

28.04.2026 19:26

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Fire service opens unified operations centre

The fire service on Tuesday inaugurated its new 24-hour operations coordination centre, created with a total budget of €6.5 million. “The climate crisis, extreme weather events, technological risks, but also new forms of threats, create an environment of increased demands and multi-level challenges,” President Nikos Christodoulides said at the inauguration. He described the centre as […]

28.04.2026 19:13

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Elon Musk, Sam Altman arrive in court for OpenAI trial

A trial that could help shape the future of artificial intelligence begins on Tuesday, with billionaires Elon Musk and Sam Altman at odds over the evolution of ChatGPT maker OpenAI from a nonprofit to a profit-seeking juggernaut worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Opening statements in Musk’s civil lawsuit against OpenAI and Altman will take […]

28.04.2026 18:51

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Belarus frees Polish journalist, Warsaw frees Russian archaeologist in prisoner swap

Belarus has released Andrzej Poczobut, a Polish-Belarusian journalist and activist, as part of a prisoner exchange at the border with Poland, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday. Poland in return freed Alexander Butyagin, a Russian archaeologist whom it had been preparing to extradite to Ukraine. Tusk said five prisoners were freed for five […]

28.04.2026 18:32

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Raising basic pension ‘a key government objective’

Raising the basic pension, without impacting the robustness of the Social Insurance Fund, is a key government objective, the labour minister said on Tuesday. “What I can say for sure, is that the basic pension will be lower than €1,088,” Marinos Mousiouttas told journalists during a Q&A after a presentation of the ministry’s work and […]

28.04.2026 18:28

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Decision on culling of rare breeds to be reached within the week

Decisions regarding rare breeds affected by foot and mouth disease (FMD), specifically fat-tailed sheep and red cattle, will be taken by the end of the week, Veterinary Services spokesperson Sotiria Georgiadou said on Tuesday. She said the decisions would be reached in cooperation with the agriculture ministry based on legislation, scientific documentation, their genetic purity, […]

28.04.2026 18:13

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Fed expected to hold rates as Iran war fuels inflation fears

Federal Reserve policymakers will gather in Washington this week in what may be Jerome Powell’s last meeting as head of the US central bank, with energy prices still elevated and the Iran war at a standstill and likely to prolong uncertainty about the economic and monetary policy outlook. A May 15 ​endpoint for Powell’s eight […]

28.04.2026 18:04

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CySEC to mark 30 years with anniversary conference in Nicosia

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Tuesday announced that it will hold its 30th anniversary conference on April 29 in Nicosia, with the participation of president Nikos Christodoulides and senior European and international officials. The announcement stated that a dedicated section on CySEC’s website has been launched, providing details about the conference programme […]

28.04.2026 17:56

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Cyprus president urges strict adherence to EU protocols on foot‑and‑mouth outbreak

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said Tuesday that European Union protocols must be followed in full to contain the foot‑and‑mouth outbreak affecting livestock across the island. Asked whether he would accept a request from a group of livestock farmers to meet with him, Christodoulides said no such meeting has been scheduled. He added that problems persist […]

28.04.2026 17:54

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Man stabbed outside kiosk in Nicosia; 44‑year‑old hospitalized

A 44‑year‑old man was stabbed outside a kiosk on Prodromou Avenue in Nicosia after an argument with another man, police said Tuesday. The victim told officers that an unknown man who had been loitering outside the kiosk earlier in the morning attacked him with a knife following a verbal dispute. He suffered injuries to his […]

28.04.2026 17:53

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Demetra Holdings buys back more of its own shares

Demetra Holdings Plc on Tuesday announced that it purchased more of its own shares through the Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation Limited (CISCO). The transaction was carried out on April 27, 2026, pursuant to the relevant regulations of the Cyprus Stock Exchange and the circulars of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission. The company acted […]

28.04.2026 17:53

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Cyprus veterinary authorities say foot‑and‑mouth outbreak easing as vaccinations show results

Cyprus’ Veterinary Services said Tuesday the foot‑and‑mouth outbreak is showing signs of easing, with vaccination efforts beginning to take effect, as authorities outlined the latest steps in managing the animal disease. A new case was detected in a small unit in Dromolaxia, but officials said it does not affect overall infection rates. The services expect […]

28.04.2026 17:51

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Cyprus president says government ready to restart reunification talks “even next week”

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said Tuesday his government is ready to restart reunification talks “even next week,” rejecting Turkish claims that the timing is unsuitable because of Cyprus’ EU Council presidency and upcoming parliamentary elections. Christodoulides said the latest initiative by U.N. Secretary‑General António Guterres on the substance of the Cyprus issue began in March, […]

28.04.2026 17:49

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No expectations for new Cyprus peace plan

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman said Tuesday there are no expectations for a new peace plan on the Cyprus issue, accusing President Nikos Christodoulides of signing what he called military agreements with other countries. Erhürman said it was significant that the U.N. Secretary‑General continues to show strong interest in the Cyprus problem, despite his term […]

28.04.2026 17:47

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BirdLife urges tougher curbs on toxic lead use

Lead in shotguns and fishing weights has a negative impact on both human health and biodiversity, BirdLife said on Tuesday. “Lead is a highly toxic metal, with no safe level of exposure. Its use, especially in hunting, leads to the dispersion of thousands of tonnes into the environment every year, with serious consequences,” the organisation […]

28.04.2026 17:23

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Cyprus targets India and US in global push for quality investment

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday outlined a strategy to transform Cyprus into an active investment hub, highlighting targeted international outreach and the need for more reforms, during his address at the annual general meeting of the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev). He stressed that the initiative comes at a time of “increased geopolitical instability […]

28.04.2026 17:10

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Israeli strikes on Gaza kill five, including nine-year-old boy, medics say

Israeli strikes killed five Palestinians, including a nine-year-old boy, in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, health officials said. Medics said an Israeli drone killed the child, Adel Al‑Najjar, in eastern Khan Younis in the south of the enclave, while an Israeli airstrike targeted a vehicle in Gaza City, killing four people. The Israeli military did […]

28.04.2026 17:01

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Nicosia man remanded after 1.5kg drugs serized

A 28-year-old man arrested after 1.5kg of drugs were found in his possession was remanded for seven days on Tuesday by the Nicosia district court. Officers from the anti-drug unit conducted a court-approved search at his home in Nicosia on April 23. During the search, 1.5kg of Class B synthetic cannabinoids and a large sum […]

28.04.2026 16:57

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Nicosia road to close on Tuesday evening for reenactment

A section of Griva Digeni Avenue in Nicosia will close between 8pm and 10pm on Tuesday evening for a crash reconstruction linked to a fatal collision in March. The closure will affect the stretch heading from central Nicosia to Engomi, from Ayios Prokopios Street (Kykkou lights) to the traffic lights at 25th March Street. Traffic […]

28.04.2026 16:38

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Erhurman remains tight-lipped on discussions over TCs denied entry to Turkey

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Tuesday he cannot disclose the content of discussions held with Turkish officials regarding reported entry restrictions affecting Turkish Cypriots, citing diplomatic principles. Speaking in a televised interview, Erhurman said it would be “neither appropriate nor possible” to reveal what was conveyed during his meetings in Ankara, despite having […]

28.04.2026 16:32

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Workplace accidents fall by almost half in a decade

Workplace accidents in Cyprus have fallen by nearly half over the past decade, Labour Minister Marinos Mousioutas said on Tuesday, while warning that more needs to be done to eliminate fatalities and address emerging risks in the labour market. In an address marking World Day for Safety and Health at Work, he said cooperation between […]

28.04.2026 16:25

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18-year jail sentence for child sexual abuse

A 51-year-old man was sentenced to concurrent prison terms of up to 18 years for multiple sexual offences committed against his stepdaughter over a prolonged period on Tuesday by the Limassol criminal court. The court also issued a six-year supervision order to take effect after his release. The defendant, originally from Greece, had initially denied […]

28.04.2026 16:11

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Seafarers must remain at heart of shipping’s future, says deputy minister

Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis on Tuesday called for seafarers to be placed at the heart of maritime policy, saying the future of global shipping depends not only on regulation and technology, but on the people who keep the industry moving.  Speaking at the High-Level Ministerial Stakeholders Conference on ‘Investing in Seafarers: Securing the Future of Global Shipping’, held […]

28.04.2026 16:09

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Cyprus growth to be driven by investment, exports — tourism to recover next year

Large private infrastructure investments and rising exports are expected to provide a significant boost to Cyprus’ economic activity between 2026 and 2028, according to Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides. The governor’s comments were included in the central bank’s annual report for 2025, which highlighted that the Cypriot economy continues to show positive […]

28.04.2026 15:59

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