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Cyprus business leaders gather for Oev annual general meeting

The 65th annual general meeting of the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) will take place today at the Landmark Nicosia hotel in the presence of Cyprus’ political and state leadership. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 11.45 am and will be attended by the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides, alongside senior representatives […]

28.04.2026 06:00

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Kiosk owners warn cigarette tax hikes would fuel north’s tobacco trade

Kiosk owners in Cyprus warned on Monday that proposed increases in tobacco taxation risk pushing consumers into illegal channels, weakening legal retail trade and reducing state revenues rather than increasing them. Speaking to Sigma, kiosks’ association (Sykade) President Andreas Theodoulou said while taxation remains a legitimate public health tool, its impact in Cyprus must be […]

28.04.2026 04:24

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Our View: Why is Christodoulides’ govt incapable of staying silent?

“The UN Secretary-Gneneral Antonio Gutterres intends to take some steps in the near future regarding the Cyprus issue, with the parties involved expecting to be informed about how matters are progressing in substantive terms, the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) has learnt.” This so-called news report, which said nothing, was filed by the state news agency, […]

28.04.2026 04:20

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King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four-day trip, welcomed by self-proclaimed royal fan Donald Trump even as the U.S. president has differed with the British government over the Iran war. The state visit, by far the most high-profile and consequential of Charles’ reign, marks the 250th anniversary […]

28.04.2026 01:49

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus’ harmonized inflation rises 1.5% in March

Cyprus’ Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices rose 1.5% in March compared with a year earlier, the Statistical Service has said. The index increased 1.1% from February. Food and non‑alcoholic beverages recorded the largest annual increase at 6.5%, followed by recreation, sport and culture at 5.7%. The biggest declines were in clothing and footwear, down 5.5%, […]

27.04.2026 23:45

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Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

The man accused of opening fire at a Washington dinner attended by Donald Trump was charged on Monday with attempting to assassinate the US president. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, could face a potential life sentence if convicted. Allen wore a blue jail-issue V-neck shirt and pants at his first appearance in Washington […]

27.04.2026 23:19

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Kombos meets series of Asean counterparts in Brunei

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos with the vice president of the government and foreign minister of Laos Thongsavanh Phomvihane

27.04.2026 23:01

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Mavroyiannis elected chair of International Law Commission

Former Greek Cypriot chief negotiator for the Cyprus problem Andreas Mavroyiannis was on Monday elected as chairman of the United Nations’ International Law Commission. He will serve in the post until April next year. The International Law Commission is a body of experts which is tasked by the UN with developing and codifying international law. […]

27.04.2026 22:18

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Akel lambasts govt over Christodoulides corruption video

The government’s handling of the ‘videogate’ affair leaves a great deal to be desired, and it even suggests the administration may have been subjected to extortion, opposition Akel said on Monday. In early January, a short video clip surfaced on social media, alleging that associates of President Nikos Christodoulides accepted cash from donors to bypass […]

27.04.2026 21:13

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus’ cultural showcase in Brussels is continues

Cyprus’ cultural showcase at the Bozar Centre for Fine Arts in Brussels is continuing with strong public interest, the Deputy Ministry of Culture said. The “Focus on Cyprus: Immersion in Contemporary Cypriot Art” program is part of the cultural agenda of Cyprus’ 2026 EU Council Presidency. On 11 April, the award‑winning Cypriot trio Monsieur Doumani […]

27.04.2026 21:00

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Ustel slams ‘extremely dangerous’ plan to deploy French troops to Cyprus

Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel on Monday said that plans for a status of forces agreement to be signed to allow for French troops to be stationed in Cyprus is “extremely dangerous, provocative, and an unacceptable step”. He said the plans “are likely to seriously damage the atmosphere of peace and tranquillity on the […]

27.04.2026 20:51

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Police probe dodgy money transfers in ‘Sandy’ case

Police on Monday continued investigations into ‘Sandy’, looking into claims of supposedly dodgy money transfers allegedly paid as ‘hush money’ to the woman, the central figure in the affair. The probe is based on a trove of text messages – communications between the woman referred to as ‘Sandy’ and other individuals – with ‘Sandy’ claiming […]

27.04.2026 20:47

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‘Some tried to prevent’ al-Sharaa’s participation in Cyprus summit

Efforts were made to prevent Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa from participating in last week’s summit of European and regional leaders in Nicosia, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday. Al-Sharaa had, alongside Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, attended last Friday’s informal European Council summit upon Christodoulides’ […]

27.04.2026 20:00

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‘EU protocols key in tackling foot and mouth disease’

Strict adherence to European Union protocols is essential in addressing the threat of foot and mouth disease, President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday while signalling his willingness to meet livestock farmers amid rising tensions. “I have no problem meeting with anyone who asks to meet me,” he said, referring to livestock farmers, noting that without cooperation from […]

27.04.2026 19:49

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Bruised by Trump, Nato alliance considers end to annual summits

Nato is considering ending its recent practice of holding annual summits, six sources told Reuters, a move that could avoid a potentially tense encounter with US President Donald Trump in his final year in office. Trump’s administration has engaged repeatedly in scathing criticism of many of the US-led defence alliance’s 31 other members, most recently […]

27.04.2026 19:32

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Fengaros High returns with five new artists

It is almost time for the finalists of Fengaros High 2026 to take the stage. On May 9, at Dali Amphitheatre, the bands 7ate9, FeverFew, Floor 25, Radiance and Spiked Sample will perform original music live at Fengaros High. Following an open call, live auditions and masterclasses with the artistic committee, the five finalists – […]

27.04.2026 19:09

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Vafeades perplexed by Larnaca mayor’s marina protest plans

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades on Monday expressed confusion at Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras’ plans to stage a protest over perceived delays in progress towards redevelopment of the town’s port and marina. “I had already agreed with Mr Vyras [that] the matter would follow a specific implementation path and that at the end of the month, they […]

27.04.2026 18:59

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Wealth of incoming, outgoing ministers revealed

The wealth declarations of current and former government ministers were published on Monday, showing a marked disparity among the political class. The filings concerned the ministers affected by the cabinet reshuffle of last December – the new ministers who came in, and the ministers who departed. By law, new ministers – including deputy ministers – […]

27.04.2026 18:54

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus: Gender mainstreaming is not simply a policy tool

Cyprus’ Commissioner for Gender Equality told a Swedish government conference that gender mainstreaming is not simply a policy tool but a strategic necessity for strengthening democracy. Speaking in Stockholm, Commissioner Josie Christodoulou said Europe is facing overlapping challenges — from geopolitical instability to economic uncertainty and rapid technological change — that are testing democratic resilience. […]

27.04.2026 18:45

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Revolut to wind down commodities service in some European markets

Revolut announced that it would wind down its commodities product in some European countries, giving customers ​a two-month deadline to sell their holdings. The British finance app’s ‌commodities business allows customers to hold investments in gold, silver, platinum and palladium. “We have made the decision to wind down our Commodities service in some European markets. […]

27.04.2026 18:22

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UN Cyprus initiative ‘already underway’

A renewed United Nations initiative on the Cyprus issue is already in progress, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday, indicating that diplomatic efforts to resume negotiations have been ongoing since early March. Speaking in Nicosia, Christodoulides said the process began following contacts between the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, preceding […]

27.04.2026 18:06

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First Lady appointed to permanent ambassador post

First Lady Philippa Karsera, currently serving as Director of Consular Affairs and Schengen at the foreign ministry, was on Monday promoted to permanent ambassador. The Public Service Commission said she was one of four people promoted to fill vacant permanent ambassador positions in the foreign service. The commission said the appointments will take effect from […]

27.04.2026 17:59

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Germany’s Merz says Iran is humiliating US as talks stall

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday Iran’s leadership was humiliating the United Statesand getting U.S. officials to travel to Pakistan and then leave without results, in an unusually abrupt rebuke over the conflict. Merz also said he not see what exit strategy the U.S. was pursuing in the Iran war- comments that underlined deep […]

27.04.2026 17:50

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France striker Mbappe suffers hamstring injury ahead of World Cup

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has suffered a hamstring injury, the LaLiga club said on Monday, weeks before the start of the World Cup. Spanish media reported that the 27-year-old France captain could miss the rest of Real’s season after picking up the injury during the 1-1 draw at Real Betis on Friday. “Following the […]

27.04.2026 17:46

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