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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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Access City Festival 2026 returns dynamically, expanding across Cyprus

The Access City Festival 2026 is returning with renewed energy and an expanded scope, travelling to several cities across Cyprus, organised by the Enavsma Foundation. Following the successful co-organisation of previous years with Round Table 7 Paphos, the Festival is continuing to evolve, transforming central locations in cities from Nicosia and Polis Chrysochous to Paphos […]

20.04.2026 10:43

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Wembanyama makes history as Spurs outlast Blazers in NBA playoffs

Victor Wembanyama hit for 35 points in his postseason debut as the host San Antonio Spurs used a fourth-quarter run to create separation in a 111-98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series. The Spurs took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series with […]

20.04.2026 10:33

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Rethinking space junk in an age of satellite overload

From recycling old satellites in space to turning rocket parts into fuel or beaming debris back to Earth, researchers are exploring new ways to tackle the growing problem of space junk. By Jonathan O’Callaghan For decades, we have been littering space with decommissioned satellites and rocket parts orbiting our planet. Now this space debris poses […]

20.04.2026 10:30

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Season far from over for treble-chasing Bayern, warns coach Kompany

The season for treble-chasing Bayern Munich is far from over, coach Vincent Kompany said on Sunday after his team secured the Bundesliga title with four matches to go. The Bavarians opened up a 15-point gap at the top of the league with a 4-2 victory over VfB Stuttgart but there were no usual beer showers […]

20.04.2026 10:29

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Christodoulides ‘warned’ over relations with Elam

President Nikos Christodoulides has been warned that his relations with Elam may create “serious problems” for him at the European level, according to reports. Newspaper Politis wrote that Manfred Weber, the leader of the European People’s Party, the European grouping to which he belongs, has told Christodoulides that “the continuation of the impression that Elam is Christodoulides’ […]

20.04.2026 10:27

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Cyprus Women’s Captain makes history at the Home of Cricket

Bowlers took centre stage in Week 4 of the 2026 Cyprus Cricket T20 Cup presented by Hurry Curry, as Sri Lankan Lions Limassol and MSN Sport Club each recorded their second victories, while Larnaca Kings’ difficult start to the season continued. In the opening match, MSN Sport Club edged past Lankan Sport Club with a […]

20.04.2026 10:25

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Coca-Cola Cyprus, Christos Stelios Ioannou Foundation unite for ‘A Goal for Inclusivity’

As part of its commitment to supporting sport, but also its commitment to the values it represents, Coca-Cola Cyprus is joining forces with the Christos Stelios Ioannou Foundation this year, under the slogan “A Goal for Inclusivity”. This collaboration focuses on informing and raising public awareness about the work of the Christos Stelios Ioannou Foundation […]

20.04.2026 10:21

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Fidan slams Greek Cypriots, Israel for ‘forming an alliance against Muslim countries’

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Sunday offered terse words for both the Greek Cypriot side and Israel for “forming an alliance against Muslim countries” during his closing address at the Antalya diplomacy forum. “We are not like Israel. They met with the Greek Cypriot administration and formed an alliance against Muslim countries in the […]

20.04.2026 10:20

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Magical concert pays tribute to Mikis Theodorakis

The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra joins forces for the first time with distinguished Greek artist Maria Farantouri for a tribute to Mikis Theodorakis. The Magical Night concerts on May 14 and 15 also mark the first performance of the orchestra under the direction of its new artistic director, the internationally acclaimed conductor Myron Michailidis. Maria Farantouri, […]

20.04.2026 09:58

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US warship passes through Malacca Strait, Indonesian Navy says

A United States warship passed through the Strait of Malacca over the weekend, the Indonesian Navy said on Monday, adding that the transit through the major sea route was in accordance with international law. The warship passed through the strait, which borders Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, on Saturday, April 18, Indonesian Navy spokesperson First Admiral […]

20.04.2026 09:54

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Hundreds of Lefkara buildings ‘dilapidated and dangerous’

Hundreds of buildings in Lefkara are in a dilapidated state, including listed ones, but efforts to address the issue have not yielded results, mayor Sofoklis Sofokleous said on Monday. Sofokleous said the buildings deemed dangerous either belonged to Turkish Cypriots or had been abandoned by owners who live abroad. For years, Sofokleous had been contacting […]

20.04.2026 09:35

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Attack on Unifil ‘grave threat’ says Cyprus’ foreign ministry

Cyprus has “strongly condemned” the attack against Unifil peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, pointing out that “attacks against United Nations personnel are unacceptable and pose a grave threat to international peace and security.” In a post on X, the foreign ministry said, “Cyprus strongly condemns the attack against Unifil peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, which resulted in […]

20.04.2026 08:14

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‘Total culling a legal obligation’ say Veterinary Services

The total culling of animals on farms affected by foot and mouth disease is a legal obligation, the Veterinary Services stressed on Sunday and called on all farmers to strictly implement biosafety measures. In response to a memorandum received from a group of protesting farmers, the Veterinary Services said the EU regulation on culling did […]

20.04.2026 08:03

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Cash-out as a motivation tool in mature startups: an investor’s perspective

In the past few years, more and more high-growth companies have quietly shifted from selling in the public market to staying private for longer periods of growth. This shift is driven by changing market dynamics, including less predictable exit windows and longer private company lifecycles.  The struggle with balancing long-term scalability and ensuring employees, leaders, and […]

20.04.2026 08:00

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Tensions rise as Iran pulls out of talks and vows response to US action

Concerns grew on Monday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might not hold after the U.S. said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran vowed to retaliate. Efforts to build a more lasting peace in the region likewise appeared to be on shaky ground, […]

20.04.2026 07:59

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Police arrest 12 in overnight operations

The police arrested 12 individuals on Sunday night for various offences, including burglary and theft, causing bodily harm, carrying a knife, possession of drugs, illegal residence and assaulting an officer. During regular overnight operations in urban areas across the island, the police checked 741 drivers and passengers and filed 341 reports for traffic offences, including […]

20.04.2026 07:25

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Cloudy skies, isolated showers for most of the week

Monday starts off cloudy with isolated showers expected south of Troodos. Winds will be a northwest to northeast gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 Beaufort, and later on a fresh breeze of 5 Beaufort, over slight seas. Temperatures will reach 22C inland and along the coast, and 10C in the highest mountains. Monday […]

20.04.2026 07:13

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Keve announces generative AI training seminar in Nicosia

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced a training seminar on generative artificial intelligence tools, aimed at enhancing the integration of AI into business operations. The programme, titled “Training in the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) and Effective Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Business Processes”, will take place […]

20.04.2026 07:00

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Authority launches €4.88 million tender for Limassol Old Port

The Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) has launched a tender for the granting of a licence to use and operate premises at the Old Port of Limassol, with an estimated value of €4.88 million.  According to the tender notice, economic operators may submit bids for one or more premises, parts or sections, with the deadline for submissions set for May 8.   Tenders will be opened on the same day for […]

20.04.2026 06:30

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Cyprus tourism boosted by Poland advisory upgrade

Poland’s upgrade of its travel advisory for Cyprus to level 1 marks a positive development for the country’s tourism outlook, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis. The travel advisory upgrade by Poland to level 1 places Cyprus in the category recommending normal caution, improving its international safety perception. Koumis described the development as […]

20.04.2026 06:02

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Israel flights to resume this week giving Cyprus tourism a boost

Flights from Israel to Cyprus are expected to resume this week week, offering a reprieve to the island’s tourism sector, according to Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) director general Christos Angelides. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Angelides described the anticipated resumption of flights from the neighbouring country as “an unexpected boost” for Cyprus tourism, […]

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