Rain in first week of April surpasses month’s average
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Rain in first week of April surpasses month’s average

Rainfall during the first week of April has already surpassed the average for the month, reaching 111 per cent of the usual precipitation. The Meteorological Department said the total rainfall from April 1 till 9am on April 7 reached 33.2mm compared to the average 29.9mm. Out of the 17 areas covered by the monthly update, […]

07.04.2026 12:05
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Book review: Engrossing family drama spans continents
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Book review: Engrossing family drama spans continents

By Philippa Tracy In an extended read of nearly 700 pages, the two eponymous protagonists, Sonia Shah and Sunny Bhatia, navigate a complex journey across two continents during which a failed matchmaking attempt becomes an exploration of identity, culture, loneliness and love. Set primarily between India and the US, the values of each place shape […]

07.04.2026 12:00
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15-Year-Old Ciarae to Represent Cyprus at Sanremo Junior World Finals 2026
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15-Year-Old Ciarae to Represent Cyprus at Sanremo Junior World Finals 2026

Cyprus is set to shine on the international stage as 15-year-old singer and performer Ciara Economopoulos (Ciarae) travels to Italy to represent the country at the 17th Sanremo Junior World Finals, taking place 14–19 April 2026 at the renowned Teatro Ariston. A dynamic and multi-talented young performer, Ciarae has already built an impressive artistic profile. […]

07.04.2026 11:52
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Damianos warns of price cap as fuel subsidy concerns intensify
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Damianos warns of price cap as fuel subsidy concerns intensify

Energy Minister Michalis Damianos said on Tuesday that stricter measures including a potential price cap could be imposed if profiteering is identified in the fuel market. Speaking on Sigma TV, Damianos said the government had already intervened to shield households by reducing fuel taxes, as fuel prices remain volatile due to international pressures, particularly linked […]

07.04.2026 11:52
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Frou-Frou board to approve 2025 financial statements in late April
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Frou-Frou board to approve 2025 financial statements in late April

Alkis H. Hadjikyriacos (Frou-Frou Biscuits) Public Ltd on Tuesday announced the convening of a board of directors meeting to approve its audited consolidated financial statements. According to the announcement, the meeting is scheduled to take place on April 29, 2026 at 10.30 am. The purpose of the meeting is the approval of the audited consolidated […]

07.04.2026 11:45
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EU to open new wildfire‑response hub in Cyprus during April summit

EU to open new wildfire‑response hub in Cyprus during April summit

A new European firefighting hub based in Cyprus will be inaugurated in Paphos on April 23–24, on the sidelines of an informal EU summit held as part of Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of the European Union. Last week, the European Commission unveiled a new risk‑management strategy aimed at addressing the growing threat of wildfires […]

07.04.2026 11:45
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Health ministry backs science-based policy on World Health Day
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Health ministry backs science-based policy on World Health Day

The ministry noted that the day serves as a reminder that health is a fundamental human right and a moral obligation towards every individual, regardless of age, gender, origin or socioeconomic status. “Health, as defined by the World Health Organisation, is not merely the absence of disease, but a state of complete physical, mental and […]

07.04.2026 11:45
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RIF signs deal for new digital grants management platform
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RIF signs deal for new digital grants management platform

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) on Tuesday announced the signing of an agreement with NetU Consultants Ltd for the development and implementation of a new integrated grants management platform based on the Salesforce Grants Management Platform. According to the foundation, the new Software as a Service SaaS platform will cover all stages of project […]

07.04.2026 11:42
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Cyprus women’s rugby takes major steps towards international competition
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Cyprus women’s rugby takes major steps towards international competition

Cyprus Rugby took another huge step towards establishing a women’s team at the weekend, boosting their aspirations to compete internationally starting in 2027. On Saturday 4 April 2026, a team of 16 Cyprus-based rugby players participated in the first women’s full contact matches ever played on the island, marking another historical moment for the game […]

07.04.2026 11:03
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Fanatics, an obsessive, and a belligerent fool
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Fanatics, an obsessive, and a belligerent fool

We don’t have to look very far to find a useful historical analogy for the current crisis in the Middle East. In 1967 Egypt closed the Strait of Tiran to Israeli ships, and Israel replied with a surprise air attack that destroyed almost the entire Egyptian air force on the ground. Israel followed up with […]

07.04.2026 10:30
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Kompany to make late call on Kane for Bayern’s clash at Real Madrid
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Kompany to make late call on Kane for Bayern’s clash at Real Madrid

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane trained on Monday after recovering from an ankle injury, but coach Vincent Kompany will make a late decision on his availability for Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final first leg at Real Madrid. The 32-year-old England captain missed his country’s 1-0 friendly defeat by Japan last month due to the problem and […]

07.04.2026 10:29
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Cyprus chief scientist highlights gender‑equality gains

Cyprus chief scientist highlights gender‑equality gains

Cyprus’ Chief Scientist Dimitris Skourides took part in a high‑level panel at the “Women Who Built Europe” conference in Brussels, outlining national policies aimed at boosting women’s participation in research, innovation and technology. Speaking at the event hosted at the Council of the European Union, Skourides presented measures introduced by the Research and Innovation Foundation […]

07.04.2026 10:15
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Police report 260 offences and two arrests in overnight operations
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Police report 260 offences and two arrests in overnight operations

Police reported two arrests and 260 traffic offences following coordinated overnight operations nationwide aimed at reinforcing public safety. In a statement issued on Tuesday, authorities announced that 770 drivers and passengers were stopped and checked, while 29 premises were inspected. Two individuals were arrested, including for offences related to illegal stay in the republic. Traffic […]

07.04.2026 09:56
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Spring brings a wave of creative workshops
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Spring brings a wave of creative workshops

’Tis the season to get crafty! This spring welcomes new artistic, creative and reflective workshops as the island’s creatives present new participatory events that engage the senses. Here is a selection of workshops to look forward to in the upcoming weeks. This Wednesday, Head of Education of the AG Leventis Gallery, Theodora Demetriou invites children […]

07.04.2026 09:53
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Energy tech: trust can’t be bought retroactively
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Energy tech: trust can’t be bought retroactively

By Demetris Stefani On March 2, 2026, the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical energy passage, effectively closed. Approximately 20 per cent of global seaborne oil trade has been disrupted. Crude oil has surpassed $100 per barrel for the first time in four years. This is the largest disruption to the energy market since […]

07.04.2026 09:30
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Audit finds systemic failures and overpayments in welfare benefits system
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Audit finds systemic failures and overpayments in welfare benefits system

The audit office has identified extensive weaknesses in the management of social benefits by the deputy welfare ministry, with systemic failures that led to delays, overpayments and payments to individuals who did not meet eligibility criteria. The findings published on Tuesday, and covering 2022 and 2023, point to “ineffectiveness of critical controls” and call for […]

07.04.2026 09:27
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Russia assisting Iran in war against US and Israel with cyber support and spy imagery
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Russia assisting Iran in war against US and Israel with cyber support and spy imagery

Russian satellites have made dozens of detailed imagery surveys of military facilities and critical sites across the Middle East to help Iran strike U.S. forces and other targets, according to a Ukrainian intelligence assessment. The conclusions, reviewed by Reuters, also found that Russian and Iranian hackers were collaborating in the cyber domain. They represent the […]

07.04.2026 09:14
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Suspect arrested after Dromolaxia pursuit
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Suspect arrested after Dromolaxia pursuit

A 25-year-old man was arrested on early Tuesday in Dromolaxia after attempting to evade police, crashing into a patrol vehicle and being found in possession of drugs, ammunition and a knife. According to police, officers were on patrol shortly after midnight when they identified a parked vehicle in a rural area as suspicious. As they […]

07.04.2026 08:58
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Fitiris to seek independent investigators amid scrutiny of police handling
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Fitiris to seek independent investigators amid scrutiny of police handling

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris is expected to move forward with a proposal for the appointment of independent criminal investigators, as concerns grow over the handling of allegations linked to Makarios Drousiotis and the impact on public confidence in the investigative process. Fitiris is due to brief President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday, before presenting the proposal […]

07.04.2026 08:52
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