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Live: European Council summit in Cyprus

European leaders descend on Cyprus to attend an informal European Council summit on the island. They are expected to be joined by leaders of Middle Eastern countries later in the day

24.04.2026 10:02

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Gardens of the Future looks at Cyprus ecology

A showcase is about to open in downtown Nicosia, turning a garden into a green exhibition space. Presented by D6:EU, Exposition presents works by artists Christina Zampoulaki and Caterina Miralles, developed during their MATCH residency in Nicosia. Opening on Saturday, the exhibition presents a body of research-based artistic work that explores alternative, non-extractive ways of […]

24.04.2026 10:00

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Tatar marks anniversary of death of father, Cyprus’ first auditor-general

Former Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Friday marked the fifth anniversary of the death of his father Rustem Tatar, who was the Republic of Cyprus’ first auditor-general. “He was an extraordinarily hardworking person who served our people in many different capacities and wholeheartedly believed in our cause. May he rest in peace,” Ersin Tatar […]

24.04.2026 09:49

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Shipping experts call for united action amid geopolitical tensions

Global shipping leaders gathered in Singapore this week to discuss how geopolitical disruption, regulatory uncertainty, decarbonisation and digitalisation are reshaping the maritime industry, as the sector faces rising pressure across trade routes, finance, fuel choices and fleet operations.  The 8th Annual Capital Link Singapore Maritime Forum took place this week at the Westin Singapore, during Singapore Maritime Week 2026, attracting more than 600 participants from across the global maritime

24.04.2026 09:28

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Traditional parties all set to lose seats at parliamentary election – poll

Cyprus’ traditional parties are all set to lose seats at next month’s parliamentary election, according to a poll which was published late on Thursday night. The poll, which was conducted by Rai Consultants for television channel Alpha, found that the island’s “big two” political parties, Akel and Disy, will remain the largest two parties in […]

24.04.2026 09:19

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Ignoring Cyprus’ slow collapse

In Cyprus, things weather. Walls crack. Paint peels. Balconies rust. Concrete fades under years of sun, salt, wind and rain. And slowly, almost imperceptibly, what once felt solid begins to soften at the edges. Most of the time, we don’t notice. And then we do… This month, in Yermasoyia, part of a block of flats […]

24.04.2026 09:00

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Breaking barriers, carrying pressure: Captain Iro Gidakou on shipping’s next test

Captain Iro Gidakou’s story begins, as many maritime stories do, with the sea. What sets it apart is everything that came after.  From Limassol to the bridge of an LNG vessel, she built a career in one of shipping’s most demanding fields, refusing to be narrowed by the limit’s others tried to place around her. In doing so, she became the […]

24.04.2026 09:00

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Today’s weather: Largely clear, light dust

Friday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, with locally increased cloudiness expected at various times during the day, and a light layer of dust expected in the air. Temperatures are expected to rise to 25 degrees Celsius inland, 21 degrees Celsius on the west and north coasts, and 19 […]

24.04.2026 08:44

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US considers suspending Spain from NATO amid Iran war dispute, Pentagon email reveals

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 08:34

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Cyprus only EU nation where more girls than boys code

Cyprus is the only EU country where girls aged 16 to 19 outperform boys in coding, according to a report from Eurostat, highlighting a noteworthy exception in digital skills trends across Europe. The findings, based on a survey on ICT use in households and by individuals for 2025, showed that while a gender gap persists […]

24.04.2026 08:30

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Norway government plans social media ban for children under 16

Norway’s government said on Friday it will propose a ban on the use of social media for children under the age of 16, and will make technology companies responsible for age verification of young users. “We are introducing this legislation because we want a childhood where children get to be children,” Prime Minister Jonas Gahr […]

24.04.2026 08:20

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Limassol beaches face stricter monitoring under new plan

Cyprus’ coastal policy in Limassol has entered a new phase, as local authorities and the national operator CYMEPA agreed not to submit applications for Blue Flag awards for beaches in the greater Limassol area. According to details published by Entrepreneurial Limassol, a periodical published by the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel), the decision […]

24.04.2026 08:10

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EU set to open new wildfire‑response hub in Cyprus

A new European firefighting hub based in Cyprus will be inaugurated in Paphos later on the sidelines of an informal EU summit held as part of Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of the European Union. Last month, European Commission unveiled a new risk‑management strategy aimed at addressing the growing threat of wildfires across the continent. […]

24.04.2026 08:02

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Eurobank to open Mumbai office with Cyprus president in attendance

Eurobank will open its representation office in Mumbai next month, according to chief executive Fokion Karavias, who spoke at a Delphi Forum panel titled building geopolitical resilience. The announcement comes as the bank advances a strategic move to activate India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system in Greece, making it the first European country where remittances […]

24.04.2026 08:00

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Cypriot businesses outpace EU peers in eco-friendly tech usage

Cyprus is already above the EU average in the use of digital tools to support environmental sustainability among businesses, according to 2025 data cited in Eurostat’s latest edition of ‘Digitalisation in Europe‘. The report shows that Cypriot businesses are increasingly integrating information and communication technologies to reduce energy consumption, limit material use including consumables, and […]

24.04.2026 07:50

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Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump seeks ‘best deal’ with Iran

Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire for three weeks at a meeting at the White House brokered by President Donald Trump, who said he was prepared to wait for “the best deal” to end his conflict with Iran. Fighting between Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon has been one of a number of sticking […]

24.04.2026 07:48

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Bank of Cyprus sets AGM agenda with dividend and buyback plans

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) has published the notice of its annual general meeting (AGM), outlining key details on its financial position, governance and proposed shareholder returns. The notice confirmed that the annual general meeting will be held on May 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Cyprus time, with a simultaneous audio link available in Dublin. […]

24.04.2026 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now: Wizz Air, tourism, shipping, energy, AI, solar energy, BoC

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Thursday held its Private Clients in the Changing World Where East Meets West conference, bringing together leading professionals and experts in private wealth management from around the world. The event took place at the Four Seasons hotel in Limassol, attracting a global audience and positioning Cyprus at […]

24.04.2026 07:30

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Cyprus to host European transport workers federation meeting

Cyprus will host the executive committee meeting of the European Transport Workers’ Federation on April 27-28, marking the first time the country welcomes this high-level gathering. The meeting will take place at the Sek building in Strovolos, bringing together around 50 members of the Executive Committee from across various European countries. This development is considered […]

24.04.2026 06:30

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Cyprus contributes to EU aquaculture amid sector downturn

Cyprus produced 9,053.9 tonnes of farmed aquatic organisms in 2024, as overall aquaculture output across the European Union declined in both volume and value. According to a report from Eurostat, total EU production of fish, molluscs, algae and crustaceans reached 1 million tonnes during this time, with a total value of €4.6 billion. Compared with […]

24.04.2026 06:00

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Survey finds surge in school violence, teachers feel unsafe

A recent survey by primary school teachers’ union Poed, published on Thursday, found that 95 per cent of the 1,017 teachers who participated reported an increase in incidents of school violence and delinquency. “The findings unfortunately confirm the particularly worrying scale that school violence and delinquency have reached,” Poed said. In a statement, the union […]

24.04.2026 04:24

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Our View: Baseless ‘Sandy’ claims fuel distrust in police

One of the oft-repeated concerns voiced in relation to the ‘Sandy’ allegations is that the police could not be trusted to carry out an impartial and competent investigation. It was mainly the people who made these allegations that did not trust the police to properly investigate them and were calling for the appointment of a […]

24.04.2026 04:20

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Trump says US will not use nuclear weapon in Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would not use a nuclear weapon in the war against Iran. “Why would I use a nuclear weapon? We’ve totally, in a very conventional way, decimated them without it,” Trump told reporters at the White House when asked whether he would use such a weapon. “No, […]

23.04.2026 23:36

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Italian peacekeepers replace crucifix desecrated in south Lebanon

Italian UN peacekeepers have replaced the statue of Jesus Christ vandalised by Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday. A photo showing the desecration of a crucifix smashed in the village of Debel drew widespread condemnation this week. The two soldiers involved have been removed from combat duty and placed […]

23.04.2026 23:25

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