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Witkoff and Kushner headed to Pakistan for Iran talks

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner will travel to Islamabad on Saturday morning for talks with Iran mediated by Pakistan, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Friday. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Leavitt said the Trump administration has seen “some progress” from the Iranian side […]

24.04.2026 20:46

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FMD compensation for farmers to increase ‘significantly’

The compensation for animals culled amid the ongoing measures to combat the foot and mouth disease are set to ‘significantly increase’ following a meeting at the agriculture ministry, agricultural organisations said on Friday. “Today’s meeting was hopeful, it seems that we are going to help our people and what we want to emphasize is that […]

24.04.2026 19:57

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EU leaders in Cyprus call for stronger defence, energy independence and regional engagement

EU leaders meeting in Cyprus called for stronger European defence cooperation, faster energy independence and closer engagement with the Middle East, as instability in the region continues to affect Europe’s security and economy. Speaking after the informal meeting of EU heads of state and government, European Council President Antonio Costa said Cyprus’ hosting of the […]

24.04.2026 19:55

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Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic

Google-parent Alphabet GOOGL.O will invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, as the tech giant deepens its partnership with the startup which is also its rival in the global AI race. Google has committed $10 billion now in cash at a $350 billion valuation, the report said, adding that the […]

24.04.2026 19:52

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Merz floats sanctions relief for Iran peace deal

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested on Friday that the European Union could ease sanctions on Tehran as part of a comprehensive deal that would end the Iran war, but other EU leaders struck a more cautious note. The 27-nation EU has imposed sanctions on Iran for years, including travel bans and asset freezes for senior […]

24.04.2026 19:28

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Cypriot pianist joins CySO for last April concert

Up next in the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra’s spring programme is the Premiere 5 concert, the final musical event for April. With a richly contrasted repertoire from Baroque profundity to Romantic exuberance, the concert will offer classical music lovers two evenings of artistry in Nicosia and Larnaca. First, Nicosia audiences at the Pallas Theatre will enjoy […]

24.04.2026 19:11

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Trump to send Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for Iran talks, CNN reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is sending special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran’s foreign minister, CNN reported on Friday, citing two administration officials familiar with the matter. Vice President JD Vance is not currently planning to attend but he will be on standby to travel to Islamabad if negotiations […]

24.04.2026 19:07

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Nicosia EV chargers offline for a week amid network upgrade

Electric vehicle charging points across Nicosia will be out of service for one week as part of an upgrade linked to a new management agreement. According to the municipality, all public charging stations will be temporarily unavailable from next Monday to May 3 to facilitate system improvements under a newly signed agreement with Petrolina. The […]

24.04.2026 19:05

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Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift

An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with Iran, including suspending Spain from the alliance and reviewing the U.S. position on Britain’s claim to the Falkland Islands, a U.S. official told Reuters. The policy options are detailed in […]

24.04.2026 18:35

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Cyprus, Egypt upgrade ties with strategic partnership declaration

Cyprus and Egypt have signed a joint declaration on a strategic partnership, marking a significant political upgrade in relations between the two countries on the sidelines of the Informal EU Council summit in Nicosia on Friday.  The declaration places the already close relationship on a more structured and institutional footing, strengthening cooperation in areas including […]

24.04.2026 18:33

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Israeli strike kills three in Gaza, medics say

An Israeli strike killed at least three in Gaza on Friday, according to Palestinian health officials. The strike hit a crowded area in Gaza City near an area where local police were stationed to guard a bank, said the medics and eyewitnesses. Gaza’s interior ministry said the strike killed two policemen and wounded two others, […]

24.04.2026 18:11

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UK businesses plan sharpest price hikes since early 2024

British businesses ramped up their expectations for selling prices in the year ahead, according to a survey published by the Bank ​of England on Friday that added to a run of ‌strong inflation signals from companies. The BoE’s Decision Maker Panel showed companies in April expected price growth of 4.4 per cent in the 12 […]

24.04.2026 18:02

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Christodoulides calls for restraint, stronger EU role in Middle East

President Nikos Christodoulides during a press conference at the Informal EU Heads of State summit in Nicosia on Friday, urged restraint and diplomacy amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, warning that instability in the region directly impacts Europe’s security and economy. “We are experiencing in real time how quickly instability can transcend borders, threatening […]

24.04.2026 17:32

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How to choose trustworthy online services in a crowded market

Have you ever tried shopping for something online and felt like you were going crazy? Every company claims they’re the best, the fastest, the most secure, but then you dig into the reviews and find horror stories about terrible support or mysterious charges showing up months later. It’s exhausting trying to figure out who’s actually […]

24.04.2026 17:30

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New ‘Pharos’ platform offers support for abuse victims

Women facing domestic violence or other forms of abuse can now access the new ‘Pharos’ website, which provides support and information, the Mediterranean Institute for Gender Studies announced. “The platform was created to fill a significant gap and strengthen the right of women experiencing violence to access information,” the institute said. It stressed that access […]

24.04.2026 17:20

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EU prepares defence ‘playbook’ after ‘nothing was done’ for a decade

The leaders of the European Union’s 27 member states on Friday resolved to demand the creation of a defence “playbook” at the day’s European Council summit in Nicosia, though Cypriot government sources lamented that “nothing has been done” in the decade since the first and only time that the bloc’s mutual defence clause has been […]

24.04.2026 17:10

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Cypriot athletes to receive Deloitte support on the road to LA 2028

The Cyprus Olympic Committee (COC) and Deloitte Cyprus on Friday formalised the renewal of their strategic partnership as Professional Services Partner during an event held in Nicosia. The event took place at Deloitte’s offices in the Cypriot capital, in the presence of representatives from both organisations, athletes and invited guests, reaffirming their long-standing collaboration in […]

24.04.2026 16:51

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Erhurman promises action after Cypriot refused entry to Turkey

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Friday promised that he had “initiated the necessary steps” to resolve the matter of Cypriot art professor Senih Cavusoglu being refused entry to Turkey. “I learned last night that Senih Cavusoglu was unable to enter Turkey and was experiencing difficulties. Following a conversation with him, I initiated the necessary […]

24.04.2026 16:37

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Cyprus firm secures permit for photovoltaic park

Universal Golf Enterprises Plc on Friday announced that it secured planning approval for a photovoltaic park development as part of a broader reassessment of its land use strategy. The company said the update follows its previous communication dated December 22, 2025, regarding the exploration of an alternative strategy for land utilisation. According to the announcement, […]

24.04.2026 16:35

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Cyprus-US energy ties key to regional stability, minister says

Cooperation between Cyprus and the United States in energy, trade and investment is increasingly becoming a strategic necessity for regional stability and transatlantic energy security, Energy Minister Michael Damianos said on Friday. Speaking at an event organised by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Cyprus, the minister said the country’s natural gas prospects, alongside […]

24.04.2026 16:35

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Eight-day remand extended for two suspects in Paphos arson case

The Paphos court ordered the renewal of detention for a further eight days for a 41-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man on Friday, who are under investigation for conspiracy to commit a felony, arson and other offences. The two suspects were initially arrested on April 15 following an early-morning operation in Paphos. They were reportedly […]

24.04.2026 16:22

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How to keep your website fast, secure, and online around the clock

Choosing reliable web hosting services Cheap hosting looks great until everything falls apart. It’s like buying a car from someone’s backyard because the price seems amazing, then discovering the engine falls out after two weeks. Decent hosting costs more upfront, but good hosts actually maintain their servers, fix problems quickly, and hire support staff who […]

24.04.2026 16:20

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CBC sets reference interest rate at 11.72 per cent

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday announced the reference interest rate, under article 314A of the Cyprus Criminal Code, has been set at 11.72 per cent. The CBC stated that the rate is determined in accordance with the provisions governing lending practices and financial transactions. In addition, CBC confirmed that the reference interest […]

24.04.2026 16:12

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Turkey’s Istanbul Park to host F1 from 2027

President Tayyip Erdogan, F1 Chief Executive Officer Stefano Domenicali and the president of the sport’s governing body FIA, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, officially announced the agreement at an event in Istanbul’s Dolmabahce Palace, as a promotional F1 car roared through the streets of Turkey’s biggest city. In a statement, F1 said it had reached an agreement […]

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