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Green economy employment surges across EU

Employment in the EU environmental economy rose to 5.8 million full-time equivalents in 2023, marking sustained expansion across green sectors, according to Eurostat. The statistical office reported this week that employment increased from 3.6 million in 2014 to 5.8 million in 2023, representing a total rise of 2.2 million jobs over the period. This translates […]

10.04.2026 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now: tourism, climate action, banks,  trade deficit

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (Keve) tourism committee on Thursday warned that Cyprus’ tourism sector is at a critical juncture, calling for immediate state intervention to prevent irreversible losses. The committee convened to assess the impact of geopolitical developments in the Middle East on Cyprus’ economy and tourism industry, highlighting growing risks for the […]

10.04.2026 07:30

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Scammers obtain €93,200 from Nicosia company

Police are investigating an online fraud case after scammers obtained €93,200 from a Nicosia company through email deception. The complaint was filed Friday with Nicosia CID by a company representative. According to police, the company received an email on Jan. 21 that appeared to come from a partner firm, instructing it to settle an invoice […]

10.04.2026 06:41

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Good Friday will bring mostly cloudy skies

Good Friday will bring mostly cloudy skies, with a chance of isolated showers in the west and north during the morning. Conditions will gradually clear after midday, becoming mostly fair. By evening, clouds returning to the west may produce a brief, isolated shower. Winds will shift from the southwest to the northwest, light to moderate […]

10.04.2026 06:34

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UK investment group calls for reform of retail risk warning rules

Britain’s financial regulator must amend rules governing how investment-risk warnings are presented or retail investors will continue to shun ​stocks and shares, the country’s investment industry said in a report published ‌this week. A review, commissioned by the government and led by the Investment Association, found that investment firms were reluctant to heed growing evidence […]

10.04.2026 06:00

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Easter traditions endure in Paphos villages

With the most important Christian feast approaching this Sunday, households in predominantly Greek Orthodox Cyprus are observing strict fasting and preparing for Easter. Even those who do not fast for the full 48 days often observe the traditions of Holy Week, which are accompanied by a range of customs. The countdown begins on Green Monday, […]

10.04.2026 04:24

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Our View: Disy blurs opposition role with pro-government rhetoric

The leader of Disy and House president Annita Demetriou is increasingly sounding like a spokesperson of the government, even though her party is theoretically in opposition. This stance is very difficult to understand, especially a month and a half before parliamentary elections, in which Disy could be overtaken as the top party by Akel, which […]

10.04.2026 04:20

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Arrest for sexual harassment, indecent assault

Police on Wednesday arrested a 37‑year‑old man as part of an investigation into sexual harassment, indecent assault and assault causing actual bodily harm. The cases under investigation relate to complaints involving incidents allegedly committed on March 27 and April 4, 2026, in Limassol. The suspect was arrested under a court warrant and taken into custody […]

10.04.2026 00:45

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Russia’s Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire, expects Ukraine to do the same

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a ceasefire over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter and expected the Ukrainian side to do the same, the Kremlin said. “In connection with the approaching holiday of Orthodox Easter, a ceasefire is declared from 1600 on 11th April to the end of the day of 12th April,” […]

09.04.2026 22:54

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NATO’s Rutte tells allies Trump wants Hormuz pledges within days, diplomats say

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has told European governments that U.S. President Donald Trump wants concrete commitments within days to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, diplomats said on Thursday, as the alliance faces U.S. threats to leave. Rutte, known in Europe as a “Trump whisperer”, is working to defuse a crisis after Trump said […]

09.04.2026 22:28

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Melania Trump says she never had a relationship with Epstein

First lady Melania Trump on Thursday denied ever having a relationship with disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and said the claims about it are defaming her. “The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today,” PresIdent Donald Trump’s wife said in a rare address from the White House. She said she […]

09.04.2026 22:11

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Christodoulides discusses ways to achieve sustainable growth

President Nikos Christodoulides discussed ways to achieve sustainable growth, as well as opportunities and challenges facing the economy amid political instability and the war in the Middle East, during a meeting with business leaders in Nicosia. Speaking at a roundtable discussion, the president said the government has demonstrated in practice that it can manage crises […]

09.04.2026 22:00

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Court orders controversial zoo shuttered

A zoo in the Nicosia district seemed headed for definitive closure on Thursday, after a court ruling reconfirming that the facility was in breach of safety regulations and was operating without a valid permit. The case concerns Melios Zoo Park, located in Ayioi Trimithias. It had previously faced shuttering years ago due to legal issues, […]

09.04.2026 21:49

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North, Turkey sign new €480m financial protocol

Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel and Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz on Thursday evening put pen to paper on the latest annual financial protocol which sets out the coming year’s financial provisions from Turkey to northern Cyprus. The deal is worth 25 billion TL (€480 million), and Ustel and Yilmaz held a joint press […]

09.04.2026 21:40

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Authority urges responsible gambling over Easter

The Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Authority (CGC) on Thursday urged the public to practise responsible gambling during the Easter holidays. The authority called on citizens to enjoy the festive period with moderation and self-control in all gambling-related activities. It stressed that gambling should be treated strictly as a form of entertainment, not as a […]

09.04.2026 20:43

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Company loses €93,000 in fake email scam

Police said on Thursday they’re investigating the theft of some €93,000 from a Nicosia-based company, apparently tricked into making the payment by a fake email sent to it.  The complaint was made to Nicosia CID.  According to the complaint, filed by a representative of the company claiming to have been scammed, on January 21 the […]

09.04.2026 20:23

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Egypt to buy all Aphrodite gas output from Cyprus

Egypt has agreed to buy all the output of the Aphrodite gas reservoir in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone once the field starts production, international media reported on Thursday. According to Bloomberg, Newmed Energy LP – which owns a stake in the project – posted the statement on the Tel Aviv stock exchange. The Israeli company […]

09.04.2026 20:05

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€20m projects planned for Aradippou area

Aradippou mayor Christodoulos Partou on Thursday said the municipality is planning to proceed with the implementation of three projects worth €20 million in Aradippou, Kellia and Troulloi. According to Partou, the projects were discussed during a meeting with Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou last week and are currently awaiting approval from the finance ministry. “We had […]

09.04.2026 19:53

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Iran: Christodoulides expresses hope that de‑escalation will be achieved

President Nikos Christodoulides expressed hope that the goal of de‑escalation will be achieved following the announcement of a two‑week cease-fire in the fighting in Iran. He was speaking on the sidelines of an economic forum in Nicosia. He said the Republic of Cyprus has a particular interest in the issue, both because it currently holds […]

09.04.2026 19:45

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Travel Expo Cyprus returns ahead of summer season

For eager travellers awaiting to book their holidays and travelling adventures, the Travel Expo Cyprus 2026 returns this April for all there is to know about this year’s tourist destinations and international travel packages. The Cyprus State Fair will once again host the weekend event spanning from April 17 to 19 in Nicosia. Tour operators, […]

09.04.2026 19:45

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Plans advance for new €300m prison in Nicosia

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Thursday held a meeting with officials from relevant authorities to discuss the next steps in planning a new central prison. The meeting was attended by the justice ministry’s director-general, as well as representatives from the public works department, the urban planning department, the electromechanical services, and the prisons department. According […]

09.04.2026 19:06

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Government orders probe into ‘cabal’ allegations

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday pledged a full investigation into explosive allegations made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis, as law enforcement authorities appeared to have their hands full as they also looked into corruption claims leveled by a social media personality. “Of course, an investigation will be carried out to the end,” the president said during […]

09.04.2026 19:04

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Christodoulides expresses concern over Lebanon situation in call with Aoun

President Nikos Christodoulides expressed “deep concern” over what he described as “indiscriminate strikes against civilians and critical infrastructure” by Israel on Lebanon during a telephone call with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, according to a statement by government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis, on Thursday. Christodoulides conveyed Cyprus’ full solidarity with the government and people of Lebanon, stressing […]

09.04.2026 18:14

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Cyprus: Immediate suspension of driving licences for drunk drivers

Police have announced the immediate suspension of driving licences for motorists found to be driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In a statement, authorities said the transport minister, acting as Registrar of Motor Vehicles, has delegated to the police chief the authority to suspend a licence when it is deemed dangerous for public […]

09.04.2026 18:00

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