Title up for grabs as Man City and Arsenal prepare for crunch clash
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Title up for grabs as Man City and Arsenal prepare for crunch clash

This time last month Arsenal were seemingly in the fast lane to their first Premier League title in 22 years, with a stuttering Manchester City leaking points and losing ground. On Sunday, however, a rejuvenated City will know that victory over the north London club in a showdown at the Etihad Stadium would make them […]

18.04.2026 12:00
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Ex-attorney-general promises to reveal any information he has in ‘Sandy’ case
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Ex-attorney-general promises to reveal any information he has in ‘Sandy’ case

Former attorney-general Costas Clerides on Saturday said that he will profess any information available to him regarding allegations made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis against a number of high-profile figures. “Some media outlets are presenting matters as if the former attorney-general is maintaining a strong silence regarding the issues arising from the posts made by Drousiotis,” […]

18.04.2026 11:45
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Seven minors involved in car crash in Nicosia
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Seven minors involved in car crash in Nicosia

A total of seven teenagers were involved in a road traffic collision in the Nicosia suburb of Pallouriotissa in the early hours of Saturday morning, police said. The police said that a 16-year-old boy was driving the vehicle through the suburb, when he lost control of it, with the car overturning and coming to a […]

18.04.2026 11:19
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UN’s Lacroix to visit Cyprus
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UN’s Lacroix to visit Cyprus

United Nations undersecretary-general for peace operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix will arrive in Cyprus on Sunday for a six-day visit to the island. During his stay on the island, it is expected that he will meet officials from both its major communities, and discuss both the current situation on the ground and the role of the UN […]

18.04.2026 11:01
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Building Safety Concerns Grow in Cyprus After Deadly Collapse in Yermasoyia

Building Safety Concerns Grow in Cyprus After Deadly Collapse in Yermasoyia

Building‑safety concerns remain in the spotlight in Cyprus following Saturday’s fatal collapse of an apartment block in the Yermasoyia area of Limassol, which left two people dead. Fileleftheros reported that thousands of buildings across the island are old or poorly maintained, noting that 56% of all structures — roughly 270,000 buildings — are more than […]

18.04.2026 11:00
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The Iran war revisited: what if America loses?
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The Iran war revisited: what if America loses?

The 2026 Iran War marks a turning point in modern geopolitics and shows how the West’s attempts to maintain dominance through military intervention destabilise the region, hastening the rise of a multipolar world order. The conflict quickly escalated from a local regime-change effort into a global crisis. This may even turn into a protracted and expanding conflict, not always in the same […]

18.04.2026 11:00
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Strong storms and high dust levels
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Strong storms and high dust levels

A yellow warning for isolated strong storms is in effect until 6:00pm on Saturday combined with high levels of dust, the met office said. The storms are expected to hit initially in the west of the island and then spread to across the island. Hail and strong winds are expected while rain intensity may exceed […]

18.04.2026 10:49
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Cryptocurrencies stolen from company account
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Cryptocurrencies stolen from company account

A case of electronic fraud is being investigated after a Limassol online services company reported that 176,580 cryptocurrencies had been stolen from its accounts. Police are investigating the complaint by the company’s director after an email was sent to the company’s computers on Thursday, inviting employees to follow a specific link. An employee of the […]

18.04.2026 10:28
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Two-day festival brings the heat
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Two-day festival brings the heat

One of the island’s hottest fitness festivals is making its comeback, bringing outdoor fun to Molos in Limassol. Get ready for the Heatwave Fitness Festival! This April 25 and 26, the festival celebrates all things fitness, putting the importance of exercise and community in the spotlight. In one high-impact, high-energy weekend, trainers and instructors from […]

18.04.2026 10:00
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Trump says he has ‘good news’ on Iran, offers no clarity on peace deal
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Trump says he has ‘good news’ on Iran, offers no clarity on peace deal

US President Donald Trump said there had been “some pretty good news” about Iran, suggesting optimism about peace talks to end the war in the Middle East, but he said a ceasefire in the conflict may not be extended without a deal by Wednesday. Iran hours earlier had temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz following a separate […]

18.04.2026 09:11
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European banks face stress tests as geopolitical tensions hit record levels
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European banks face stress tests as geopolitical tensions hit record levels

European lenders are resilient enough to absorb current financial and geopolitical ‌shocks but need to prepare for future uncertainties including cybersecurity risks from AI, François-Louis Michaud, the new head of the European Banking Authority, said. Banks’ ability to absorb big shocks has come into focus as financial markets come under strain ​from the US and […]

18.04.2026 07:40
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Norwegian imports and non Qatari LNG to meet UK summer demand
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Norwegian imports and non Qatari LNG to meet UK summer demand

Britain ​will have enough gas and electricity supply this summer, the country’s network operators said this week, despite ‌declining domestic gas production and fears over energy supplies from the Middle East. Conflict in the Middle East has disrupted energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and halted Qatari LNG production, which accounts for around a […]

18.04.2026 06:30
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Rising prices and falling activity raise stagflation risk in Australia
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Rising prices and falling activity raise stagflation risk in Australia

Australia’s corporates are starting to count the cost of the war in the Middle East, ​with profit warnings from two top companies and a crash in business sentiment pointing to pain from rising ‌prices, raising the risk of stagflation. The country’s top airline Qantas Airways (QAN.AX) and second largest lender Westpac Banking Corp (WBC.AX) flagged […]

18.04.2026 06:00
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Calls for higher cost on unsterilised dogs after law amendment
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Calls for higher cost on unsterilised dogs after law amendment

The cost of owning an unsterilised dog should be significantly higher in order to compel owners to proceed with sterilisation, the president of animal welfare organisation “Rights For Animals”, Chrysso Kakofengitou, said on Friday, commenting on amendments to the Dogs Law passed by parliament on Thursday. Speaking to CNA, Kakofengitou described the revised fee for […]

18.04.2026 04:24
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Our View: Endless extensions turn hotel licensing into farce
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Our View: Endless extensions turn hotel licensing into farce

The joke about the licensing of hotels and other tourist premises continued on Thursday when the legislature approved a government bill to extend the operation of these illegal establishments for another two-and-a-half years. This illustrated, once again, the lack of commitment of the government and the political parties to rule of law. It was the […]

18.04.2026 04:20
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IMF Says at Least 12 Countries May Seek New Loans as Energy Prices Surge

IMF Says at Least 12 Countries May Seek New Loans as Energy Prices Surge

The International Monetary Fund expects at least 12 countries — including several in sub‑Saharan Africa — to request new lending programs because of soaring energy prices and supply‑chain disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East, the fund’s managing director has said. Kristalina Georgieva repeated her estimate that the conflict could generate demand for […]

17.04.2026 23:45
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Cyprus launches digital registration platform for army conscripts
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Cyprus launches digital registration platform for army conscripts

The defence ministry announced on Friday the launch of the digital service “e-registration” for conscripts of the national guard intake, with the platform now open for the submission of selection data declarations. The system will remain available until midnight on May 3 and is accessible through the government portal under the “Military Service” section. Access […]

17.04.2026 22:32
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Volt backs Drousiotis as digital evidence presented comes under scrutiny
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Volt backs Drousiotis as digital evidence presented comes under scrutiny

Volt has denied any distancing from parliamentary candidate Makarios Drousiotis, as police findings and contested digital evidence continue to shape the ‘Sandy’ case. The party’s co-chairman Panos Parras said in a public statement on Friday that “we categorically deny what has been heard and written recently regarding alleged distancing from our candidate, Makarios Drousiotis”, adding […]

17.04.2026 22:18
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Lebanese president says ceasefire should move to permanent agreements
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Lebanese president says ceasefire should move to permanent agreements

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that a ceasefire agreed by his country should lead to “permanent agreements”, in his first televised address since a US-brokered deal ended six weeks of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. The ceasefire, reached on Thursday, halted hostilities between Israel and the Iran-backed armed group. Its text предусматривает that […]

17.04.2026 21:32
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Armenia named Destination of the Year 2026 at Nicosia ceremony
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Armenia named Destination of the Year 2026 at Nicosia ceremony

Armenia was formally named “Destination of the Year 2026” during an award ceremony in Nicosia, with officials highlighting its cultural heritage and growing appeal among Cypriot travellers. The event, held at the Pharos Arts Foundation on Ermou Street, was organised in cooperation with the Cyprus Travel Writers and Journalists Society and brought together diplomats, tourism […]

17.04.2026 21:27
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Inmate injured in attack at central prisons
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Inmate injured in attack at central prisons

A 22-year-old convict was injured on Friday after being attacked by two other inmates at the central prisons. In a statement issued by the justice ministry, the incident occurred at around 7.25pm under circumstances that remain under investigation. Prison staff intervened immediately and “brought the situation under control”. The injured man was transported by ambulance […]

17.04.2026 21:18
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EU Budget Panel Backs Amendment Referencing Displaced Cypriots

EU Budget Panel Backs Amendment Referencing Displaced Cypriots

A reference to displaced Cypriots has been included in an amendment incorporated into the final text of the European Parliament’s draft report on the EU’s 2028–2034 multiannual financial framework, which was approved by the legislature’s Budget Committee. The amendment, submitted by DISY MEP Michalis Hadjipantela, cites Protocol No. 10 on Cyprus, noting that the application […]

17.04.2026 21:00
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