Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Key witness’ phone and evidence sent to Europol in Drousiotis case

Evidence linked to Makarios Drousiotis’ deposition, including a mobile phone belonging to lawyer Nikos Clerides’ former client, ‘Sandy’, as well as more than 130 disputed digital files, has been sent to Europol’s cybercrime laboratories for forensic examination, as authorities seek to establish whether allegations involving senior figures are supported by authentic material. The decision was […]

09.04.2026 11:18

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

UK, Spain urge Lebanon inclusion in ceasefire after Israeli deadly strikes

British Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper and José Manuel Albares, Spain’s foreign minister, on Thursday sharply criticised Israel’s latest strikes on Lebanon, warning they risk undermining a fragile ceasefire and destabilising the wider Middle East. Cooper said Israel’s bombardment of Lebanon was “deeply damaging” and could jeopardise the recently announced truce between the United States and […]

09.04.2026 11:08

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Epic Easter offer delivers €200 discount on smartphones

Every Easter, some things are certain, like the family’s go-to griller who always knows when the lamb is just right. This year, one more thing is certain: you’ll get the smartphone you’ve been dreaming of. That’s because Epic is giving you the chance to get a new smartphone from €0 upfront and a €200 discount, with a […]

09.04.2026 11:07

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Tempers flare at Turkish Cypriot legislature as welfare dispute remains unsolved

Debate over the north’s ruling coalition’s planned alterations to the payment of the cost-of-living allowance for public sector workers continued into the early hours of Thursday morning at the Turkish Cypriot legislature, with an oftentimes bad-tempered session eventually being called to a halt shortly after 4am. The legislature opened on Wednesday evening, with the coalition […]

09.04.2026 11:04

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Four dead as migrant dinghy sinks off French coast, say local authorities

Four people died after a small boat carrying migrants seeking to reach Britain sank in the Channel and a search and rescue operation was underway, French local authorities said on Thursday. “A taxi-boat sinking occurred today. The situation is still being assessed and remains subject to change,” local French authorities in Calais said in a […]

09.04.2026 10:54

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Seven arrested, 227 fines in nationwide police operations

Seven people were arrested during coordinated police operations carried out across Cyprus on Wednesday night, authorities said on Thursday. The arrests relate to a range of offences, including assault, indecent assault, rioting, illegal possession of explosives, stabbing, theft, intoxication and assault on a police officer. Police said 852 drivers and passengers were stopped and checked, […]

09.04.2026 10:46

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Man arrested over alleged sexual harassment in Limassol

A 37-year-old was arrested on Wednesday as part of investigations into a case of alleged sexual harrassment, indecent assault and assault causing actual bodily harm. According to the police, the incidents took place on March 27 and April 4 in Limassol. The man was arrested pursuant to a court warrant and taken into custody for […]

09.04.2026 10:42

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Suspected racist attack in bases area leaves three injured

Three people were injured in a clash between teenagers and foreigners in the Trachoni area of the British bases on Thursday morning. According to the bases police, two people were arrested in the context of investigations into the case, with the motive believed to be racism. Investigations into the case are ongoing.

09.04.2026 10:37

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

McIlroy unburdened at Augusta as Scheffler leads Masters odds

Rory McIlroy arrives at Augusta National Golf Club this week as the defending Masters champion and, for the first time in over a decade, free from relentless questions about when he will complete the career Grand Slam. Talk of McIlroy winning the Masters had become an April tradition in the golf world, but now the […]

09.04.2026 10:25

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Medvedev smashes racket during first 6-0 6-0 loss of career

Daniil Medvedev smashed his racket several times during a humbling 6-0 6-0 loss to Italian wildcard Matteo Berrettini at the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday, as the world number 10 suffered his first tour‑level defeat without winning a game. Medvedev capitulated in 49 minutes, failing to earn a game point on his own serve, and […]

09.04.2026 10:19

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus economy resilient despite Middle East tensions, says analyst

The Cyprus economy continued to demonstrate resilience in March despite a more challenging external environment shaped by regional instability, according to Kostantino Vrachimis, manager of economic research at Eurobank. In a piece of analysis released this week, Vrachimis explained that although the economy entered the year on a strong footing, conditions have become increasingly demanding […]

09.04.2026 10:15

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Holy Thursday in Cyprus

In the morning, churches commemorate the Washing of the Feet, the Last Supper, Christ’s prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane and His betrayal by Judas Iscariot. This evening, the Service of the Passion will be chanted. Through hymns and the reading of the Twelve Gospels, the events of the Divine Passion unfold. Christ is crucified […]

09.04.2026 10:15

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Alma candidate withdraws, says Papadakis’ removal ‘hasty, unfair’

Nikos Stylianides has withdrawn his Alma candidacy for the May 24 parliamentary elections, as a “matter of principle” following the removal of Demetris Papadakis from the Alma ballot. Stylianides, who was running for Alma in Limassol, said the decision to remove former MEP Papadakis was “hasty and unfair”. He explained that the decision was hasty […]

09.04.2026 10:12

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Three teens arrested over illegal fireworks in Larnaca and Limassol

Two 19-year-olds and a 16-year-old were arrested in Larnaca and Limassol as part of intensified police patrols ahead of the Easter holidays on Wednesday night. According to the police, the two teenagers were part of a group that had lit a fire and were throwing firecrackers. The group fled when the officers arrived but two […]

09.04.2026 10:10

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Jumbo Cyprus sales rise 4 per cent in first quarter

Greek retail chain Jumbo’s sales at its Cyprus stores rose by 4 per cent in both March and the first quarter of 2026, even as the group warned that prolonged instability in the Middle East and higher oil prices were beginning to weigh on consumer behaviour and market sentiment, with effects already visible on the […]

09.04.2026 09:58

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CIBA and Invest Cyprus sign pact to boost foreign direct investment

The Cyprus International Businesses Association (CIBA) and Invest Cyprus (CIPA) have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening Cyprus’ position as an international business and investment centre, according to a CIBA statement.  The agreement sets out a framework for closer cooperation between the two organisations, with a focus on supporting foreign direct investment (FDI), promoting sustainable economic growth and improving Cyprus’ visibility as a competitive […]

09.04.2026 09:53

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Limassol traffic accident leaves two women injured

Two women were injured in a traffic accident involving two cars and six people in the Germasogeia area of Limassol on Thursday morning. According to media reports, the accident occurred at around 2am when the vehicles collided at the coastal area, leaving both cars extensively damaged. The two women were taken to hospital with minor […]

09.04.2026 09:23

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Israeli strikes kills 254 in Lebanon, putting ceasefire at risk

Israel pounded Lebanon with its heaviest strikes yet on Wednesday, killing hundreds of people and drawing a threat of retaliation from Iran, which suggested it would be “unreasonable” to proceed with talks to forge a permanent peace deal with the United States. The warning from Iran’s lead negotiator, parliament speaker Mohammed Bager Qalibaf, laid bare […]

09.04.2026 09:12

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Middle East ceasefire offers limited relief to global shipping and oil

A temporary ceasefire in the Middle East has offered only limited relief to global shipping and oil markets, with analysts warning that the Strait of Hormuz remains open under restrictions rather than normal conditions.  Speaking to newmoney, Alketas Drosos of EOS Risk Group, Yiannis Parganas of Intermodal and Demetris Roumeliotis of Xclusiv Shipbrokers said the truce has […]

09.04.2026 09:04

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus retail trade rises as EU records February dip

Retail trade volumes in February 2026 showed a mixed picture across Europe, with Eurostat reporting a monthly decline in both the euro area and the EU, while Cyprus recorded a robust increase. According to the statistical office, the seasonally adjusted retail trade volume decreased by 0.2 per cent in the euro area and by 0.3 […]

09.04.2026 09:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Digital banking in Cyprus is the new normal

Digital banking in Cyprus appears to have evolved from an optional service into a fundamental tool for everyday management of citizens’ finances. This is reflected in the Bank of Cyprus’ data for 2025, which show a significant increase in the use of digital channels, with applications and online platforms now serving as the primary means […]

09.04.2026 08:30

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Guterres appoints new Unficyp commander

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday appointed major general Mohammad Asadullah Minhazul Alam from Bangladesh as the new head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (Unficyp). Alam served in the Bangladeshi army for more than 30 years, most recently as general commanding officer of the army training and doctrine command. He previously served as […]

09.04.2026 08:19

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Trump says US military to stay around Iran; threatens action if Tehran fails to comply with deal

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday its military ships and aircraft will remain around Iran and threatened that the U.S. will start “shooting” again unless Tehran fully complies with the deal reached with Washington. “All U.S. Ships, Aircraft, and Military Personnel, with additional Ammunition, Weaponry … will remain in place in, and around, Iran, until […]

09.04.2026 07:59

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Israeli strikes pummel Lebanon, killing 250 in deadliest day of war

Israel carried out its heaviest strikes on Lebanon since the conflict with Hezbollah broke out last month, killing more than 250 people on Wednesday, as the Iran-aligned group resumed rocket attacks on northern Israel after a brief pause under the two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The strikes raised questions about regional truce efforts, with Iranian President Masoud […]

09.04.2026 07:54

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