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Maritime bodies call on IMO states to agree on decarbonisation pathway

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) secretary general Thomas Kazakos has said the shipping industry is committed to decarbonisation, as leading maritime bodies called on International Maritime Organisation (IMO) member states to agree on a way forward ahead of next week’s MEPC 84 meeting. In a joint statement issued on Monday, BIMCO, Cruise Lines International Association […]

20.04.2026 14:02

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Cyprus construction material prices edge up in March

Construction material prices in Cyprus continued to rise, with the price index of construction materials showing both monthly and annual increases in March, according to a report from the state statistical service (Cystat). Specifically, the statistical service reported that the price index reached 119.91 units in March 2026, based on 2021 as the benchmark year […]

20.04.2026 14:00

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Five major drops at CinemaCon 2026, so far

By Constantinos Psillides There was a time when San Diego ComicCon was the undisputed arena for studios to flex their upcoming slates. Fans, cosplay, surprise appearances, Hall H hysteria, the whole circus. But over the past few years, the industry has quietly shifted. The real power plays are now happening at events like CinemaCon, where […]

20.04.2026 13:30

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Fitiris to inform cabinet about ‘what is going to happen’ in ‘Sandy’ case

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Monday said he will inform cabinet about “what is going to happen” in the case regarding allegations made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis against a number of high-profile figures. He told reporters on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of fire safety week that he had been briefed on the matter by […]

20.04.2026 13:07

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Greek shipping firm continues Gulf trade despite Hormuz security risks

Greeek shipping magnate George Prokopiou’s Dynacom Tankers Management is continuing to trade through the Gulf, despite the security risks and disrupted shipping patterns in the Strait of Hormuz, with another tanker now recorded as having made the passage. According to TradeWinds, the Malta-flagged Suezmax Odessa, a 150,000-dwt tanker built in 2013, passed through the strait on April 13, the same […]

20.04.2026 12:56

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Former north ‘education minister’ back in court over fake diploma scandal case

Former Turkish Cypriot ‘education minister’ Kemal Durust appeared in court on Monday, as he prepares to stand trial for his part in the “fake diploma scandal”. He faces a litany of charges related to alleged document forgery and money laundering, with his trial set to begin on May 5. At a previous hearing, police representative […]

20.04.2026 12:50

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Pasydy welcomes bills to modernise public service recruitment

Civil servants trade union Pasydy welcomed the submission to parliament of three bills aimed at overhauling recruitment in public service, saying the existing system was marked by serious weaknesses and that several of the union’s proposals had been incorporated. The union said the reform push, led by Finance Minister Makis Keravnos, is intended to shorten […]

20.04.2026 12:42

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‘Fashion Fighting Stigma’: an evening dedicated to better mental health

Cyprus, in the framework of its Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026, presents Fashion Fighting Stigma: an innovative cultural event drawing on fashion as a tool for empathy, awareness and social change. Prompted by the concerning finding that 68 per cent of Cypriots conceal their mental health struggles due to stigma, the […]

20.04.2026 12:38

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Five cruise ships cleared Hormuz during brief reopening

Five cruise ships stranded in Gulf ports since the outbreak of the Iran conflict have now cleared the Strait of Hormuz, taking advantage of a brief reopening of the waterway before Tehran reimposed tighter controls, according to industry reports, cruise media and Reuters reporting on the wider shipping situation.   The Greek-owned Celestyal Discovery was the first to make the passage, leaving […]

20.04.2026 12:18

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National Guard ‘closely monitoring’ buffer zone, Palmas says

The National Guard is “closely monitoring” the situation in and around the buffer zone after fears arose of heightened tensions near the buffer zone village of Pyla last week, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Monday. “It is a fact that in recent days, there has been an escalation of provocations by the Turkish occupation […]

20.04.2026 12:14

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Bulgaria’s Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins election in landslide

Pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev has won Bulgaria’s election by a landslide, official results showed on Monday, sidelining long-dominant political forces and potentially pushing the EU and NATO member state closer to Moscow. The performance, exceeding opinion poll forecasts, is one of the strongest results for a single party in a generation and may end, […]

20.04.2026 12:12

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Digital euro implementation costs estimated at €18 billion

The cost of implementing the digital euro could reach €18 billion, according to a new study, far exceeding previous figures cited by the European Central Bank (ECB). The updated cost study on the digital euro was sent by the Hellenic Bank Association to Greek banks, and subsequently shared by Greek business outlet Newmoney, as part […]

20.04.2026 12:01

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Incirli tells UN’s DiCarlo of need for federal Cyprus solution

Turkish Cypriot opposition political party CTP leader Sila Usar Incirli on Sunday told United Nations undersecretary-general for peacebuilding Rosemary DiCarlo of the need for a federal solution to the Cyprus problem when the pair met on the sidelines of the Antalya diplomacy forum. According to the CTP, the pair had discussed “the current status and […]

20.04.2026 11:47

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Lacroix’s visit ‘important’, Letymbiotis says

The visit of United Nations undersecretary-general for peace operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix to Cyprus is “important”, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday. He told the Cyprus News Agency that Lacroix’s visit was “planned”, and that the undersecretary-general’s planned meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides will see the pair have “an exchange of views regarding the latest developments […]

20.04.2026 11:42

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Omonia win title after beating rivals APOEL

Omonia have secured this season’s Cyprus League title, with the official coronation potentially coming as early as the next matchday. The Greens strengthened their position at the top of the table following a 2–0 victory over arch-rivals APOEL on Saturday. Combined with the defeat of Apollon Limassol by 3–0 to Aris Limassol, and the 1-1 […]

20.04.2026 11:42

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Eurobank buys back over one million shares

Eurobank S.A. on Monday announced that it had repurchased more than one million shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. In a filing to both the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) and Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX), the bank stated that the purchases were carried out between April 14 and April 17, 2026, in line […]

20.04.2026 11:33

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Ukrainian national pleads guilty to advertising Greek Cypriot-owned property in north

A 41-year-old Ukrainian national on Monday pleaded guilty to advertising and promoting the sale of property in the north which prior to 1974 belonged to Greek Cypriots. The man, named as estate agent Denys Pohodin, advertised properties in the Famagusta district villages of Ayios Sergios, Gastria, and Akanthou, in the Kyrenia district villages of Kalogria […]

20.04.2026 11:27

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Rising rents in Cyprus absorb growing share of household income

Finding a home at a reasonable price in Cyprus is becoming increasingly difficult, with rents continuing to absorb a growing share of household income, especially for low-income earners. According to data presented by Philenews, an average salary for many households must now cover rent or a mortgage payment first, before electricity, food and other essential […]

20.04.2026 11:15

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Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday afternoon, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. It warned of a tsunami as high as 3 metres (9.84 ft) in Iwate, Aomori and Hokkaido prefecturs. The tremor had an epicentre in the Pacific Ocean and was 10 km deep, […]

20.04.2026 11:12

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Cyprus sees mixed economic trends in early 2026

Cyprus’ economy showed mixed but generally positive developments in early 2026, with gains in construction, tourism, and vehicle registrations offset by declines in trade, according to a report from the state statistical service (Cystat). The service presented the above findings in its bimonthly bulletin, covering January to February 2026, which includes key economic indicators, alongside […]

20.04.2026 11:02

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Cyprus among Europe’s stronger performers for real wage gains

Cyprus was among the countries that posted solid gains in real minimum wages in 2026, even as inflation continued to erode purchasing power across much of Europe, according to an analysis by BestBrokers examining wage trends between 2022 and 2026. The study found that, while statutory minimum wages have risen sharply across Europe in recent […]

20.04.2026 10:54

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Cyprus tourism officials to review latest industry data in Monday meeting

Cyprus tourism is showing the first signs of recovery after the geopolitical crisis battered bookings and fuelled misleading impressions abroad that the island was directly involved in the war, with officials and industry players pointing to a more positive flow of messages over the past 24 hours.  A meeting is due at noon on Monday at the Deputy Ministry of […]

20.04.2026 10:54

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Two arrested over attempted arson attack at synagogue in London

British police said on Monday they arrested two people over an attempted arson attack on a synagogue in north London over the weekend, as counter-terrorism officers probe possible links between a series of recent attacks on Jewish targets and Iran. A 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were taken into custody overnight in connection with […]

20.04.2026 10:52

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Bank of Cyprus named best private bank in Cyprus for 2026

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 […]

20.04.2026 10:47

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