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How does tax reform affect land-for-development agreements?
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

How does tax reform affect land-for-development agreements?

The tax reform that came into force on January 1 introduces significant changes to the Cypriot tax system. Among the most notable amendments is the revision of the Capital Gains Tax Law, which includes a specific provision addressing land-for-development agreements and exchanges of immovable property. Under the new legislative provision, the exemption from capital gains […]

22.04.2026 09:20
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Cyprus health minister outlines five‑pillar strategy
Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus health minister outlines five‑pillar strategy

Cyprus’ Health Minister Neofytos Charalambides has set out the five pillars guiding the ministry’s policies, during a presentation of its annual review and goals for the year. He said the pillars are: prevention and public health, stronger legislation and transparency, digital health, modern infrastructure, and a robust and sustainable national health system, Gesy. Charalambides said […]

22.04.2026 09:15
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AI growth exposes weaknesses in neocloud infrastructure
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

AI growth exposes weaknesses in neocloud infrastructure

Research firm Omdia has warned that many neocloud providers are not prepared for the networking demands of artificial intelligence, urging enterprises to look beyond raw computing power when selecting suppliers. Neoclouds are specialised, AI-first cloud providers that offer high-density GPU infrastructure and GPU-as-a-Service designed specifically for training and running large-scale AI models.  Unlike general-purpose hyperscalers, […]

22.04.2026 08:20
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EAC offices shut during strike, no power cuts expected
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

EAC offices shut during strike, no power cuts expected

Electricity authority (EAC) headquarters and customer service officers will remain closed on Thursday due to the 24-strike called by the trade unions. In a statement on Wednesday, the EAC said the strike was not expected to affect the operation of critical infrastructure affecting consumers, and skeleton staff would be on duty to make sure there […]

22.04.2026 08:15
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Police Reissue Online‑Safety Advice as Internet Scams Surge in Cyprus
Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Police Reissue Online‑Safety Advice as Internet Scams Surge in Cyprus

Police have once again issued a set of general online‑safety guidelines, urging the public to take basic precautions to protect personal data and devices amid a steady rise in internet‑related scams across Cyprus. Authorities say fraud attempts — from phishing emails and fake investment schemes to impersonation scams and malicious links — continue to circulate […]

22.04.2026 08:00
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Nicosia, Ayia Napa roads to close for EU leaders
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Nicosia, Ayia Napa roads to close for EU leaders

The police are implementing tight security measures on Thursday and Friday for the informal meeting of the EU heads of state or government, meaning that roads Nicosia, Larnaca and Famagusta will be closed to traffic. The roads around the Ayia Napa marina, including part of the Ayia Thekla avenue, will be closing on Thursday from […]

22.04.2026 07:56
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Cyprus seminar to focus on remote working rules
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus seminar to focus on remote working rules

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced that it will host an informative seminar on remote working in the private sector at its premises on April 30, 2026. The event is being organised by the chamber in its capacity as an EEN occupational safety and health ambassador, in cooperation with the department […]

22.04.2026 07:50
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Trump declares Iran ceasefire extension with peace talks in doubt
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Trump declares Iran ceasefire extension with peace talks in doubt

President Donald Trump said he would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran to allow for further peace talks, although it was not clear on Wednesday if Iran or Israel, the U.S. ally in the two-month war, would agree. Trump said in a statement on social media the U.S. had agreed to a request by Pakistani […]

22.04.2026 07:49
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Paphos police arrest two for drugs, illegal residence
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Paphos police arrest two for drugs, illegal residence

Two people were arrested in Paphos on Tuesday, one for possession of drugs and the other – found in the former’s house – for residing in Cyprus illegally. The police pulled over a vehicle in Paphos on Tuesday, driven by a 27-year-old man with a 33-year-old female passenger. During inspections, the police found 6g of […]

22.04.2026 07:42
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Police investigating Limassol car fire
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Police investigating Limassol car fire

Police are investigating a fire in a parked car in Limassol. The car, which went up in flames at around 2am on Wednesday, belongs to an 80-year-old woman. The fire was extinguished by the fire brigade.

22.04.2026 07:30
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Cyprus Business Now: shipping, technology, banks, tourism, employment
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus Business Now: shipping, technology, banks, tourism, employment

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) has backed international efforts to forge a common approach to shipping decarbonisation ahead of the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) MEPC 84 session, warning that a fragmented regulatory landscape would raise costs and deepen uncertainty for the industry. In a statement, the chamber welcomed a joint position put forward by seven […]

22.04.2026 07:30
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Bicommunal London football match hailed as ‘example for Cyprus’
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Bicommunal London football match hailed as ‘example for Cyprus’

An amateur football cup final in London which is set to see a primarily Turkish Cypriot team face off against a primarily Greek Cypriot team has been hailed as an “example for Cyprus” by Turkish Cypriot opposition party CTP representative Sami Ozuslu. Mehmetcik FC are set to face Olympia FC London in Wednesday night’s London […]

22.04.2026 07:30
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Four arrested in overnight operations, one for drink driving
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Four arrested in overnight operations, one for drink driving

Four people were arrested during overnight police operations, one for failing to appear in court, two for illegal residence and one for drink driving with an alcotest indication of 125μg instead of 22μg. The police checked 603 drivers and passengers and filed 265 reports for various offences, including 74 for speeding and seven for drink […]

22.04.2026 07:21
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Rain in the mountains, fine dust as of Friday
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Rain in the mountains, fine dust as of Friday

Wednesday starts off mainly fine, with clouds and isolated showers expected from noon onwards in the mountains, while fine dust will linger in the atmosphere as of Friday. Winds on Wednesday will be a southwest to northwest gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 Beaufort, and along the south coast a fresh breeze of […]

22.04.2026 07:15
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Wednesday Weather – 22nd April
Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Wednesday Weather – 22nd April

Wednesday will stay mostly clear, with occasional cloud that could bring an isolated shower over the mountains. Seas will be calm to slightly rough. Temperatures will reach 25°C inland, 23°C on the south and east coasts, 21°C on the west and north coasts and 15°C in the higher mountains. Patchy mist or fog may form […]

22.04.2026 07:00
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Alpha Bank buys over 2.1 million of its own shares
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Alpha Bank buys over 2.1 million of its own shares

Greek lender Alpha Bank has announced that it completed a significant share buyback, acquiring millions of its own shares through the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX). The bank, as stated in an official announcement, said it had bought a total of 2,148,573 own shares during the period from April 14, 2026 to April 17, 2026. It […]

22.04.2026 07:00
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UK to decouple electricity and gas prices to lower consumer bills
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

UK to decouple electricity and gas prices to lower consumer bills

Britain set out plans to weaken the link between the cost of electricity and volatile gas ‌prices on Tuesday, saying it would seek to force older wind and solar generators onto fixed contracts in a bid to bring down consumer bills. Britain has some of the highest electricity prices in the world due to the […]

22.04.2026 06:20
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Greek tanker rush lifts newbuilding market; Cyprus-linked firms stay active
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Greek tanker rush lifts newbuilding market; Cyprus-linked firms stay active

Greek shipowners staged a strong return to the newbuilding market in the first quarter of 2026, with orders rising sharply and tankers accounting for the bulk of the activity, according to data cited by Xclusiv Shipbrokers.   Greek interests ordered 102 vessels in the January-March period, up from 33 a year earlier, as total global contracting climbed to […]

22.04.2026 06:00
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Our View: FBI request looks more like publicity than necessity
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Our View: FBI request looks more like publicity than necessity

President Nikos Chritodoulides announced before Tuesday’s council of ministers meeting that he had asked the US government for the assistance of the FBI in the investigation into the ‘Sandy’ case, particularly in analysing the statements and witness testimonies. “The experience will help the speedy investigation of the case to go ahead,” he said. Requesting the […]

22.04.2026 04:25
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Water scarcity in Cyprus: how can we effectively manage the crisis?
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Water scarcity in Cyprus: how can we effectively manage the crisis?

By Maria Constantinou Water scarcity is one of the most critical issues facing Cyprus, drawing attention from the state, the scientific community, and civil society. According to Eurostat data, Cyprus was the only country in the European Union experiencing severe water scarcity in 2022, with a Water Exploitation Index of 71 per cent, far exceeding […]

22.04.2026 04:24
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Bot attacks on Cyprus journalists ‘have famous perpetrator’
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Bot attacks on Cyprus journalists ‘have famous perpetrator’

The recent slow of bot attacks on social media accounts belonging to journalists and news outlets in Cyprus has “a famous perpetrator”, Turkish Cypriot opposition political party CTP representative Sami Ozuslu said on Tuesday. He spoke about the bot attacks during an address to the Turkish Cypriot legislature, and in doing so made reference to […]

21.04.2026 23:08
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Druzhba pipeline can be back on, Zelenskiy says after months of tension
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Druzhba pipeline can be back on, Zelenskiy says after months of tension

The Druzhba pipeline carrying Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia is ready to resume operations, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, which Kyiv now expects to unlock a €90 billion EU loan after months of tensions. The suspension of flows after a Russian attack on the pipeline infrastructure in January sparked outrage in European […]

21.04.2026 22:55
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Israel says Hezbollah fired rockets in south Lebanon
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Israel says Hezbollah fired rockets in south Lebanon

The Israeli military said Hezbollah fired rockets at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, accusing the Iran-backed group of violating a ceasefire ahead of US-mediated talks between the Israeli and Lebanese governments this week. There was no immediate comment from Hezbollah, which has said it has the “right to resist” Israeli forces occupying southern […]

21.04.2026 22:22
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