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Cyprus airport traffic tumbles in March as Iran war hits

Airport operator Hermes Airports on Tuesday reported a 15.3 per cent decline in air passenger traffic at Cyprus airports, reflecting the impact of the Middle East crisis on tourism flows. According to the company, passenger traffic fell to 599,218 travellers in March 2026, compared with 707,204 in March 2025. The sharp drop marks a reversal […]

07.04.2026 15:03

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Larnaca EOA bills payable at post offices under new agreement

Larnaca EOA bills are now payable at post offices under a new agreement. The service began on March 26 and allows customers to settle bills at 51 post offices across the country, including 11 in the Larnaca district. Payments may be made in cash or by card. The agreement was signed by postal services deputy […]

07.04.2026 15:00

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Flamingos dying of lead poisoning as ‘state turns blind eye’

Flamingos arrive in Cyprus in November and leave by the end of February, with their pink colour and height reaching 1.45m making them a popular sight at Cyprus’ wetlands, however in the past 25 years 169 of these majestic birds have suffered lead poisoning as the state has failed to protect them, BirdLife Cyprus said […]

07.04.2026 14:59

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Asset recovery a ‘priority’ for Cyprus authorities

The recovery of assets derived from illegal activities remains a key priority for Cyprus authorities, deputy Attorney-General Savvas Angelides said on Tuesday. Addressing a three-day training symposium organised by the Law Office in Limassol, Angelides stressed that tackling crime goes beyond punishing unlawful acts and extends to depriving offenders of their illicit gains. Confiscating illegal […]

07.04.2026 14:48

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Silicon Valley firm Plug and Play launches innovation hub in Cyprus

Cyprus on Tuesday launched the Plug and Play Cyprus Innovation Centre, bringing the Silicon Valley-based innovation platform to the island as part of a broader strategy to reposition the country as a regional hub for technology, investment and entrepreneurship. The launch, held at the presidential palace in Nicosia, marks Cyprus’ entry into a global network spanning […]

07.04.2026 14:47

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Cyprus house prices rise 6 per cent in final quarter of 2025

Cyprus’ house prices rose at a faster annual pace in the fourth quarter of 2025, although they were flat compared with the previous quarter, preliminary figures from the state statistical service (Cystat) showed on Tuesday. The House Price Index stood at 152.91 points in the final three months of 2025, unchanged from the third quarter and up 6 per cent from […]

07.04.2026 14:41

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Clerides ‘fears for his own life’, distances himself from client ‘Sandy’

Lawyer Nikos Clerides expressed serious concerns regarding the handling of the investigation into allegations made by his client ‘Sandy’, claiming pressure, collusion and institutional interference are undermining the integrity of the process. Speaking to the CyprusNewsAgency on Tuesday, he called for an independent international inquiry, saying he does not trust local authorities and fears for […]

07.04.2026 14:29

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World is lining up for Russian energy, the Kremlin says

The Kremlin said on Tuesday there were a huge number of requests for Russian energy from a range of different places amid a grave global energy crisis that was shaking the foundations of the oil and gas markets. The U.S. and Israeli war against Iran has triggered an energy crisis for the global economy by […]

07.04.2026 14:08

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Greek deputy minister files legal action over Drousiotis allegations

Greek deputy minister to the PM Giorgos Mylonakis filed a complaint before the Supreme Court prosecutor in Greece on Tuesday against publications linking him to the allegations of Makarios Drousiotis, which he decried as “fabricated and defamatory”. The action follows a report published on Sunday by the Greek news outlet Documento, which included alleged text […]

07.04.2026 14:07

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Australia’s most decorated soldier charged with war crimes

Australia’s most decorated soldier was arrested on Tuesday and charged with five counts of war crimes relating to the killing of unarmed civilians while on deployment in Afghanistan. Police said a 47-year-old former Australian Defence Force member had been arrested at Sydney Airport. Court records named the man as Ben Roberts-Smith. He was charged with […]

07.04.2026 14:04

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Western banks and tech firms in Saudi capital shift to remote work

Some Western and Saudi firms in Riyadh have extended work-from-home advisories this week, five people familiar with the matter ​said, amid concern over a looming US-imposed deadline for Iran ‌to open the Strait of Hormuz or face “hell”. In Gulf states, which have borne the brunt of Iran’s attacks since the war began on February […]

07.04.2026 13:52

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Middle East war prompts UK to cap student loan rates to shield graduates

Britain said on Tuesday it would cap interest rates on millions of student loans at 6 per cent from September 2026, saying conflict ​in the Middle East risked pushing up inflation and sharply increasing borrowing costs ‌for graduates. The student loan system in England and Wales has drawn criticism and Prime Minister Keir Starmer said […]

07.04.2026 13:50

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Cyprus building permits reach 8,159 in milestone year for construction sector

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Tuesday reported a 19.5 per cent increase in building permits issued during the period January to December 2025. For the month of December 2025 alone, the number of building permits authorised stood at 819, with the total value of these specific permits reaching €415.4 million. The total area covered […]

07.04.2026 13:21

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Iran has attacked Saudi petrochemical complex in Jubail

Iran on Tuesday attacked a petrochemical complex in Saudi Arabia’s Jubail industrial city, located in the Eastern province, Iran’s semi-official ‌Fars news agency said. The Saudi government communications office, state oil giant Aramco and its petrochemicals subsidiary SABIC did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

07.04.2026 13:17

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Gesy system barcode prescription pickup improves privacy

Beneficiaries of Cyprus’ national health system, Gesy, can now collect prescriptions from pharmacies using a digital barcode, eliminating the need to verbally provide personal details. The barcode is issued electronically through the beneficiaries’ online portal and can be displayed on a mobile phone, tablet or similar device. The system, which was introduced last month, means […]

07.04.2026 13:15

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Increased police measures during Easter holidays

Police will implement increased road safety measures over the Easter holiday period, aiming to enhance traffic safety and prevent serious and fatal road collisions. In a statement, police said that due to the expected rise in traffic between Holy Thursday and Easter Monday, there will be a strong presence on city roads, intercity routes and […]

07.04.2026 13:14

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Three people killed in gun clash near Israeli consulate in Istanbul, media says

Three people were killed and two police officers were injured in a gunfire incident near the building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, media reports said. Reuters video showed a police officer pulling out a gun and taking cover as gunshots resounded. One person was seen covered in blood. A strong armed police […]

07.04.2026 12:56

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Vance visits Hungary to boost Orban ahead of pivotal election

U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Hungary on Tuesday on a mission to boost the campaign of nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who faces the toughest re-election bid of his career. During the two-day visit, coming just days before the April 12 parliamentary election, Vance will meet Orban and attend a rally with him. […]

07.04.2026 12:54

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Meat prices remain steady ahead of Easter

Meat prices during Greek Orthodox Holy Week have remained at roughly the same levels as last year, despite earlier concerns about potential increases, according to the president of the Butchers Association, Costas Livadiotis. Livadiotis said that although prices initially appeared likely to rise due to foot-and-mouth disease and the culling of animals, this trend was […]

07.04.2026 12:51

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Eurozone private sector growth weakens sharply as Middle East war hits

The eurozone’s private sector expansion weakened sharply in March as the Middle East war drove up energy costs and disrupted supply chains, with overall demand – ​a key gauge for economic health – falling for the first time in ‌eight months, a survey showed on Tuesday. The S&P Global eurozone Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index fell […]

07.04.2026 12:47

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Restoration works completed at 17th century chapel in Kythrea

Restoration works have been completed at the chapel of Ayios Ioannis Prodromos in Neo Chorio Kythreas on Monday, a site dating back to the mid-17th century. The project was carried out with financial support from the European Union and the local community, while technical assistance was provided by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Greek […]

07.04.2026 12:42

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Cyprus aims to boost shipping competitiveness with new tax exemption

Cyprus’ parliament this week approved legislation exempting, with retroactive effect from January 1, 2010, the remuneration of seafarers who are not permanent residents of the Republic from contributions to the social cohesion fund. Supporters of the bill, which passed with 23 votes in favour and 19 against, said would remove a distortion in the law […]

07.04.2026 12:32

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Protesters enter Turkish Cypriot legislature building as general strike continues

Protesters entered the Turkish Cypriot legislature building on Tuesday morning, as a general strike called in protest at cuts to the cost-of-living allowance for public sector workers continued. As had happened in the previous two days of protests, demonstrators powered through riot fences erected by the Turkish Cypriot police outside the building’s complex, while also […]

07.04.2026 12:18

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French high speed train crashes into military truck, killing driver

A French high-speed train crashed on Tuesday morning into a truck carrying military equipment at a level crossing near Calais, killing the train driver, a spokesperson for the local prefecture said. The spokesperson said several others were injured, confirming an earlier report from a union representative. French transport minister Philippe Tabarot also confirmed the train […]

07.04.2026 12:06

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