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Data sovereignty rules reshape global telecom strategies

Data sovereignty is becoming a central strategic priority for telecom operators, while increasingly shaping global regulatory discussions around artificial intelligence, cloud computing and data protection. A report from market intelligence firm Omdia, titled ‘Digital Sovereignty Data Protection Residency and Localisation Policies and Regulation’, found that data sovereignty is emerging as a critical component of the […]

14.04.2026 08:00

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US begins Iran port blockade, oil prices ease on hopes for dialogue

The U.S. military began a blockade of Iran’s ports, angering Tehran and adding uncertainty around the crucial waterway, although hopes for dialogue to end the war provided some relief to oil markets where benchmark prices fell below $100 on Tuesday. After a breakdown of weekend talks in Islamabad between the two adversaries, a U.S. official […]

14.04.2026 07:47

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US-sanctioned tankers pass Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade, data shows

A Chinese tanker sanctioned by the United States passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday despite a U.S. blockade on the chokepoint, shipping data showed. The Rich Starry would be the first to make it through the strait and to exit the Gulf since the blockade began, data from LSEG, MarineTraffic and Kpler showed. […]

14.04.2026 07:43

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AI supercycle underway as spending surge gathers pace

AI is reshaping enterprise decision-making, redefining how organisations build, buy and deploy technology, and accelerating structural changes across industries, according to research from the International Data Corporation (IDC). The research, presented recently at the firm’s Directions 2026 event, focused on five core areas. These include the economic impact of AI, the rise of the agentic […]

14.04.2026 07:40

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Eurozone services production rises at start of 2026

Eurostat has reported that services production increased in both the euro area and the European Union in January 2026, reflecting a continued recovery in the sector. The first estimates showed that seasonally adjusted services output rose by 1.2 per cent in the euro area and by 0.6 per cent in the EU compared with December […]

14.04.2026 07:30

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Cyprus firm launches mobile payment app for businesses

Cyprus-based software engineering company Pale Blue has announced the launch of its mobile payment solution Paid for businesses in Cyprus. The company said that the application enables merchants to accept card payments directly from smartphones without requiring any additional hardware. The platform uses NFC technology to transform modern smartphones into fully functional payment terminals. Through […]

14.04.2026 06:50

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IMF official to discuss Europe’s fiscal challenges in Cyprus

The Cyprus Economic Society will host a discussion event in Nicosia on April 27, featuring an International Monetary Fund official addressing Europe’s fiscal challenges. The event, titled “How Can Europe Pay for Things it Cannot Afford?”, will take place between 18:00 and 19:30. It will be held at the Central Bank of Cyprus Auditorium, located […]

14.04.2026 06:20

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European Union records pharma trade surplus of €220.5bn in 2025

The European Union recorded a record trade surplus in medicinal and pharmaceutical products in 2025, according to a report from Eurostat. Specifically, the figures showed that the EU exported goods worth €366.2 billion and imported €145.7 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of €220.5 billion. Compared with 2024, exports rose by 16.0 per cent, increasing […]

14.04.2026 06:10

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EU trade gap with China grows as imports surge in 2025

The European Union recorded a €359.8 billion trade deficit with China in 2025, as imports continued to outpace exports, according to Eurostat. The data showed that EU exports to China totalled €199.6 billion, while imports from China reached €559.4 billion. This resulted in a significant imbalance in goods trade between the EU and China, reflecting […]

14.04.2026 06:00

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Hotel occupancy dips as bookings remain sluggish

Hotel occupancy in Cyprus ranged between 25 and 45 per cent over the Easter period, according to director general of the Cyprus hoteliers association Christos Angelides, who said cancellations and weak booking trends continue to weigh on the sector. Speaking to CNA, Angelides said hotel activity during Easter was limited, particularly in terms of the […]

14.04.2026 04:24

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What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows?

The U.S. military said it would block shipping traffic in and out of Iran’s ports starting at 10 a.m. ET (1400 GMT) on Monday, a move that would prevent roughly two million barrels of Iranian oil a day from entering the world’s markets, further tightening global supply. Here are details on the planned blockade and […]

14.04.2026 04:20

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Art between imagination and hope

In its fourth edition, KunstRaumGoethe presents the exhibition titled Between Imagination and Hope, featuring works by Nurtane Karagil, Mariandrie and Sophie Utikal. Opening on April 17 and lasting until early June, the exhibition will bpring Nicosia’s buffer zone to life, hosted at the Goethe-Institut Cyprus. For this exhibition, the Goethe-Institut Cyprus invited the Berlin-based curator […]

13.04.2026 19:42

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Doc Rivers steps down as head coach of Bucks

Doc Rivers officially stepped down as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday after two-plus seasons. The Bucks’ finished 32-50 with Sunday’s season-ending 126-106 loss at Philadelphia. It marked their worst record since 2013-14 and the first time they missed the playoffs since 2015-16. “I have truly loved my time in Milwaukee. Coming back […]

13.04.2026 17:51

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EU voices ‘serious concern’ over Cyprus exclusion from COP31 meeting

The European Union has expressed “serious concern” after Turkey, in its role as chair of the annual UN climate conference (COP31), reportedly excluded the Republic of Cyprus from participating in a meeting held at the United Nations headquarters on March 27, 2026. According to information, Cyprus was denied a seat in the meeting room during […]

13.04.2026 17:29

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Hungarian election winner Magyar vows to fight graft, change constitution

Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar vowed on Monday to change the constitution in a drive to restore democratic standards, following a landslide victory he said showed that Hungary wanted to be fully anchored in Europe after years of fighting Brussels. The two-thirds supermajority that Magyar’s centre-right Tisza party secured in Sunday’s election means it will […]

13.04.2026 17:25

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French cement maker Lafarge found guilty of financing jihadists in Syria

A Paris court on Monday found cement maker Holcim’s Lafarge unit guilty of charges that its Syrian subsidiary financed terrorism and breached European sanctions to keep a plant operating in northern Syria during the country’s civil war. The case was the first time a company has been tried in France for financing terrorism. Sherpa and […]

13.04.2026 17:17

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UN peacekeepers step up patrols in Pyla over buffer zone breach

The United Nations peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp) said it has increased patrols and maintained a visible presence in the Pyla area following the observation of unauthorised entry by Turkish Cypriot security personnel into the buffer zone. In a statement and social media post, the UN peacekeeping force said it is closely monitoring the situation […]

13.04.2026 16:38

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Israel presses assault on Lebanon border town ahead of US-hosted talks

Israeli troops launched an attack to seize a key south Lebanon town from Hezbollah fighters holed up inside on Monday, pressing the war on the Iran-backed group on the eve of historic talks between Israeli and Lebanese government envoys. With the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to the United States set to meet on Tuesday in […]

13.04.2026 15:34

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Bus driver arrested for drink-driving on Nicosia–Limassol highway

A 58-year-old bus driver was arrested on Sunday night and had his driving licence immediately suspended after being found to be driving under the influence of alcohol on the Nicosia–Limassol highway. According to a press release, traffic police officers stopped the bus for a check at around 9pm. The driver underwent a preliminary breath test, […]

13.04.2026 15:30

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Cyprus Film Days switches focus

It might appear that, like Mark Antony, I’ve come to bury Cyprus Film Days, not to praise it. But in fact the situation around CFD – by far the best film festival in Cyprus, taking place on April 17-25 in Nicosia and Limassol – is more complicated. For 24 years now, the fest has been […]

13.04.2026 14:55

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Man arrested in Larnaca over attempted murder after car attack

Police in Larnaca are investigating an attempted murder case after a 22-year-old man allegedly used his car to deliberately strike another man outside a nightclub in the early hours of Monday morning. According to the head of the Larnaca CID, Giorgos Chrysostomou, the incident occurred at around 3am and involved the suspect and the victim, […]

13.04.2026 14:35

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Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf ports for US blockade

The U.S. military said it will begin a blockade of ships leaving Iran’s ports on Monday, and Tehran threatened to retaliate against ports of its Gulf neighbours, after weekend talks failed to reach a deal to end the war, leaving a ceasefire in jeopardy. Oil prices surged when trade reopened on Monday, with no sign […]

13.04.2026 14:06

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Collapsed Yermasoyia building had been declared dangerous

The building that partially collapsed in Yermasoyia had already been declared dangerous in March, with owners warned to evacuate and carry out repairs, according to the president of the Limassol district government (EOA), Yiannis Tsouloftas. Speaking to CNA on Monday, Tsouloftas said the property had been inspected on February 19, 2026, and was officially classified […]

13.04.2026 13:54

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Decomposed body found on beach in Akamas

Police were alerted on Monday morning after a body was found on a beach in Akamas. According to initial reports, the body was found by a fisherman in an advanced state of decomposition. Investigations are ongoing to identify the body.

13.04.2026 13:31

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