Four arrested in island-wide police crackdown
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Four arrested in island-wide police crackdown

Police arrested four individuals overnight on Monday during coordinated overnight operations across Cyprus to enhance public safety and prevent crime. The arrests included failure to appear in court, illegal stay in the republic and drink driving. Patrols were deployed at key urban locations, with officers carrying out targeted checks on individuals, vehicles and premises. In […]

21.04.2026 10:30
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Cyprus and France in joint military training exercise
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Cyprus and France in joint military training exercise

Joint training between Cyprus and the French armed forces has taken place as part of a bilateral military cooperation programme aimed at strengthening readiness against modern security threats, the National Guard said on Tuesday. The exercise focused on “addressing modern threats, enhancing interoperability and improving operational readiness” through a combination of tactical drills and specialised […]

21.04.2026 10:25
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West Ham eke out point at Palace to relegate Wolves
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West Ham eke out point at Palace to relegate Wolves

West Ham United were left wondering whether it was one point gained or two points dropped as a lacklustre 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace left them hovering just above the Premier League relegation zone on Monday. Victory would have put Nuno Espirito-Santo’s resurgent side four points above third-from-bottom Tottenham Hotspur with five games left, but […]

21.04.2026 10:25
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Police warn over surge in email fraud scams
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Police warn over surge in email fraud scams

Police warned businesses and employees on Tuesday to guard against rising numbers of fraud involving compromised email accounts, known as Business Email Compromise (BEC). The Cybercrime unit said attackers gain access to corporate emails or create near-identical addresses to impersonate trusted contacts and trick victims into transferring money. Scammers often target staff who handle payments, […]

21.04.2026 10:14
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The future of sportsbook platforms: Trends and innovations
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The future of sportsbook platforms: Trends and innovations

The competition in online sports betting has never been tougher. As legal barriers fall in more markets, the wave of new operators has surged and driven the industry’s value toward an estimated $77.87 billion for 2026. At this scale, iGaming platforms are learning that simple bonuses and competitive odds don’t cut it anymore; bettors expect […]

21.04.2026 10:12
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Cyprus tourism officials express cautious optimism after key meeting
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Cyprus tourism officials express cautious optimism after key meeting

Cyprus tourism stakeholders struck a slightly more upbeat note this week after an expanded meeting at the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, saying recent weeks had brought more encouraging signals even as the sector continued to grapple with weaker demand.  The meeting, chaired by Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis, focused on the current state of the tourism sector and […]

21.04.2026 10:01
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A thorough examination of Cyprus. New solo exhibition
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A thorough examination of Cyprus. New solo exhibition

The Objects are Watching is a new solo exhibition at Art Seen in Nicosia by Clare Burnett, opening this Thursday and running until the end of May. The London-based artist’s showcase is curated by Maria Stathi and is accompanied by a commissioned text by Pavlina Paraskevaidou. “Clare Burnett’s work is a response to people, places […]

21.04.2026 09:50
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Green Line trade falls by over €1m
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Green Line trade falls by over €1m

The amount of goods sold southwards over the Green Line fell by over €1 million last year compared to 2024, according to statistics published on Tuesday by the Turkish Cypriot chamber of commerce. In total, €13.9m worth of goods was sold southwards last year, compared to €15.1m the year before, constituting a fall of eight […]

21.04.2026 09:37
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Ceasefire clock ticks down as US and Iran consider new talks in Pakistan
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Ceasefire clock ticks down as US and Iran consider new talks in Pakistan

The United States expressed confidence that peace talks with Iran would go ahead in Pakistan and a senior Iranian official said Tehran was considering joining, but significant hurdles and uncertainty remained as the end of a ceasefire approached. U.S. President Donald Trump wants an agreement that would prevent further oil price rises and stock markets […]

21.04.2026 08:30
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Today’s weather: Mainly clear, clouds possible in evening
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Today’s weather: Mainly clear, clouds possible in evening

Tuesday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island for most of the day, though clouds are expected to gather during the evening hours. Those clouds may even produce rain in the mountains. Temperatures are set to rise to a balmy 25 degrees Celsius inland, 23 degrees Celsius on the south […]

21.04.2026 08:22
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Cyprus firms urged to join research and innovation schemes
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Cyprus firms urged to join research and innovation schemes

Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has issued a reminder of two new calls for proposals from the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), aimed at strengthening industrial application of technology and enterprise-based research in Cyprus. The newly launched programmes include “Proof of Concept” for the industrial application of technology and know-how and “Research in […]

21.04.2026 08:20
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AI is already in your organisation, now define what it is allowed to do
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AI is already in your organisation, now define what it is allowed to do

In a previous article, I argued that the most overlooked AI risk for Cyprus firms is not that machines will “go rogue.” The risk is simpler. AI executes the authority that already exists in your systems, and much of that authority was never designed with machines in mind. So the next question is practical: if […]

21.04.2026 08:00
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Paphos boosts domestic tourism push at travel fair
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Paphos boosts domestic tourism push at travel fair

The Paphos regional board of tourism (Etap) has outlined its ongoing efforts to promote the district as a domestic holiday destination, following its participation in the “Taxidi” travel fair 2026 in Nicosia. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen domestic tourism in Cyprus and position the district as an all-year-round destination combining […]

21.04.2026 07:42
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Cyprus Business Now: tourism, banks, rising rents, digital euro, wages
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Cyprus Business Now: tourism, banks, rising rents, digital euro, wages

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) was named ‘Best Private Bank Cyprus 2026’ in the Global Banking & Finance Awards, organised by Global Banking & Finance Review, in recognition of its standing in private and affluent banking and its focus on personalised and innovative financial solutions. The award, according to an announcement from the bank, recognises its […]

21.04.2026 07:30
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Nicosia management seminar targets Cyprus building sector
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Nicosia management seminar targets Cyprus building sector

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced a two-day training programme for building managers, aimed at strengthening leadership and organisational skills. The programme, titled “Building Managers 360 degrees – comprehensive managerial skills”, will take place on May 20 and May 21, 2026. The sessions will be held at the Keve building in […]

21.04.2026 07:00
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Greek banks seen as undervalued despite strong profitability
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Greek banks seen as undervalued despite strong profitability

Investment broker Eurobank Equities has said that the Greek banking sector, which includes financial institutions also operating in Cyprus, continues to be undervalued by the market, maintaining a “buy” recommendation for all banks and pointing to further upside potential. The brokerage also announced higher target prices for Greek banks, setting them at 4.50 euros for […]

21.04.2026 06:40
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UK manufacturers report patchy ability to ramp up industrial output
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UK manufacturers report patchy ability to ramp up industrial output

British manufacturers give a patchy picture of their ability to ramp up output should the government need to ​mobilise key industries, a survey showed on Monday. Britain ‌is redoubling efforts to restore domestic industrial capacity in sectors deemed strategically critical – from defence to energy – as it seeks to reduce dependence ​on foreign supply […]

21.04.2026 06:10
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Smartphone shipments fall as memory costs surge
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Smartphone shipments fall as memory costs surge

Global smartphone shipments declined by 4.1 per cent year-on-year to 289.7 million units in the first quarter of 2026, marking the end of a 10-quarter growth streak, according to a report from the International Data Corporation (IDC). The slowdown comes amid limited memory supply and record-high memory prices, which are increasing pressure on manufacturers and […]

21.04.2026 06:00
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Excavations for missing persons intensify across Cyprus
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Excavations for missing persons intensify across Cyprus

Excavation works are underway in Kato Deryneia, Ayios Memnonas, where the committee of missing persons (CMP) is actively searching for the remains of twelve individuals, including women and children. Speaking on Monday, Greek Cypriot CMP representative Leonidas Pantelides confirmed that excavations are also taking place in Karavas, near a former landing point for the Turkish […]

21.04.2026 04:24
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Our View: Cancelling large projects is costing the tax payer millions
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Our View: Cancelling large projects is costing the tax payer millions

The Christodoulides government has made a habit of pulling the plug on several public projects, regardless of the cost to the taxpayer. The most high profile termination was the Vassiliko LNG import project, which was stopped almost two years ago because the Chinese consortium fell out with the natural gas infrastacture company – Etyfa – […]

21.04.2026 04:20
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