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Cyprus president urges strict adherence to EU protocols on foot‑and‑mouth outbreak

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said Tuesday that European Union protocols must be followed in full to contain the foot‑and‑mouth outbreak affecting livestock across the island. Asked whether he would accept a request from a group of livestock farmers to meet with him, Christodoulides said no such meeting has been scheduled. He added that problems persist […]

28.04.2026 17:54

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Man stabbed outside kiosk in Nicosia; 44‑year‑old hospitalized

A 44‑year‑old man was stabbed outside a kiosk on Prodromou Avenue in Nicosia after an argument with another man, police said Tuesday. The victim told officers that an unknown man who had been loitering outside the kiosk earlier in the morning attacked him with a knife following a verbal dispute. He suffered injuries to his […]

28.04.2026 17:53

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Demetra Holdings buys back more of its own shares

Demetra Holdings Plc on Tuesday announced that it purchased more of its own shares through the Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation Limited (CISCO). The transaction was carried out on April 27, 2026, pursuant to the relevant regulations of the Cyprus Stock Exchange and the circulars of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission. The company acted […]

28.04.2026 17:53

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Cyprus veterinary authorities say foot‑and‑mouth outbreak easing as vaccinations show results

Cyprus’ Veterinary Services said Tuesday the foot‑and‑mouth outbreak is showing signs of easing, with vaccination efforts beginning to take effect, as authorities outlined the latest steps in managing the animal disease. A new case was detected in a small unit in Dromolaxia, but officials said it does not affect overall infection rates. The services expect […]

28.04.2026 17:51

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Cyprus president says government ready to restart reunification talks “even next week”

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said Tuesday his government is ready to restart reunification talks “even next week,” rejecting Turkish claims that the timing is unsuitable because of Cyprus’ EU Council presidency and upcoming parliamentary elections. Christodoulides said the latest initiative by U.N. Secretary‑General António Guterres on the substance of the Cyprus issue began in March, […]

28.04.2026 17:49

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No expectations for new Cyprus peace plan

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman said Tuesday there are no expectations for a new peace plan on the Cyprus issue, accusing President Nikos Christodoulides of signing what he called military agreements with other countries. Erhürman said it was significant that the U.N. Secretary‑General continues to show strong interest in the Cyprus problem, despite his term […]

28.04.2026 17:47

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BirdLife urges tougher curbs on toxic lead use

Lead in shotguns and fishing weights has a negative impact on both human health and biodiversity, BirdLife said on Tuesday. “Lead is a highly toxic metal, with no safe level of exposure. Its use, especially in hunting, leads to the dispersion of thousands of tonnes into the environment every year, with serious consequences,” the organisation […]

28.04.2026 17:23

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Cyprus targets India and US in global push for quality investment

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday outlined a strategy to transform Cyprus into an active investment hub, highlighting targeted international outreach and the need for more reforms, during his address at the annual general meeting of the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev). He stressed that the initiative comes at a time of “increased geopolitical instability […]

28.04.2026 17:10

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Israeli strikes on Gaza kill five, including nine-year-old boy, medics say

Israeli strikes killed five Palestinians, including a nine-year-old boy, in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, health officials said. Medics said an Israeli drone killed the child, Adel Al‑Najjar, in eastern Khan Younis in the south of the enclave, while an Israeli airstrike targeted a vehicle in Gaza City, killing four people. The Israeli military did […]

28.04.2026 17:01

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Nicosia man remanded after 1.5kg drugs serized

A 28-year-old man arrested after 1.5kg of drugs were found in his possession was remanded for seven days on Tuesday by the Nicosia district court. Officers from the anti-drug unit conducted a court-approved search at his home in Nicosia on April 23. During the search, 1.5kg of Class B synthetic cannabinoids and a large sum […]

28.04.2026 16:57

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Nicosia road to close on Tuesday evening for reenactment

A section of Griva Digeni Avenue in Nicosia will close between 8pm and 10pm on Tuesday evening for a crash reconstruction linked to a fatal collision in March. The closure will affect the stretch heading from central Nicosia to Engomi, from Ayios Prokopios Street (Kykkou lights) to the traffic lights at 25th March Street. Traffic […]

28.04.2026 16:38

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Erhurman remains tight-lipped on discussions over TCs denied entry to Turkey

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Tuesday he cannot disclose the content of discussions held with Turkish officials regarding reported entry restrictions affecting Turkish Cypriots, citing diplomatic principles. Speaking in a televised interview, Erhurman said it would be “neither appropriate nor possible” to reveal what was conveyed during his meetings in Ankara, despite having […]

28.04.2026 16:32

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Workplace accidents fall by almost half in a decade

Workplace accidents in Cyprus have fallen by nearly half over the past decade, Labour Minister Marinos Mousioutas said on Tuesday, while warning that more needs to be done to eliminate fatalities and address emerging risks in the labour market. In an address marking World Day for Safety and Health at Work, he said cooperation between […]

28.04.2026 16:25

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18-year jail sentence for child sexual abuse

A 51-year-old man was sentenced to concurrent prison terms of up to 18 years for multiple sexual offences committed against his stepdaughter over a prolonged period on Tuesday by the Limassol criminal court. The court also issued a six-year supervision order to take effect after his release. The defendant, originally from Greece, had initially denied […]

28.04.2026 16:11

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Seafarers must remain at heart of shipping’s future, says deputy minister

Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis on Tuesday called for seafarers to be placed at the heart of maritime policy, saying the future of global shipping depends not only on regulation and technology, but on the people who keep the industry moving.  Speaking at the High-Level Ministerial Stakeholders Conference on ‘Investing in Seafarers: Securing the Future of Global Shipping’, held […]

28.04.2026 16:09

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Cyprus growth to be driven by investment, exports — tourism to recover next year

Large private infrastructure investments and rising exports are expected to provide a significant boost to Cyprus’ economic activity between 2026 and 2028, according to Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides. The governor’s comments were included in the central bank’s annual report for 2025, which highlighted that the Cypriot economy continues to show positive […]

28.04.2026 15:59

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Shipping conference puts seafarer investment and women’s leadership in focus

Cyprus’ shipping industry turned its attention to the people behind global trade on Tuesday, as the Shipping Deputy Ministry hosted a high-level ministerial and stakeholders conference in Limassol under the theme ‘Investing in Seafarers: Securing the Future of Global Shipping’.   The event, held as part of Cyprus’ maritime agenda during its Presidency of the Council of […]

28.04.2026 15:57

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Illegal enterprises demolished on Protaras beach

Illegal structures operating on a state-owned coastal plot in Protaras were dismantled on Tuesday following a 24-hour directive issued by the Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou. As confirmed by the Famagusta district self-government organisation (EOA), the intervention took place on a state-owned parcel within a beach protection zone, where a massage service business had been operating […]

28.04.2026 15:49

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Larnaca shooting trial postponed yet again

The trial of five defendants linked to the January 17 shooting incident in Larnaca was postponed again on Tuesday after a member of the criminal court was absent, with all accused remaining in custody pending a new hearing on May 14. The five defendants, aged 20, 26, 26, 32 and 48, appeared before the Larnaca […]

28.04.2026 15:43

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Cyprus ‘will continue to sign agreements’ despite Turkish rhetoric

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday that Cyprus will continue to sign international agreements regardless of external criticism, stressing that the Republic acts as both an EU and UN member state with full sovereign rights. As such, he said “it is time for everyone to realise that Cyprus is an EU member state, a UN […]

28.04.2026 15:39

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‘Our government must act’, Avlona leader calls for buffer zone support

The government has a role to play in preventing repeated violations of the buffer zone, Avlona community leader Menelaos Savva said on Tuesday, urging authorities to step up practical measures to protect lawful activity in the area. “We want our own state, our own government, to take measures to prevent violations,” he said, noting that […]

28.04.2026 15:31

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‘I knew life was about to change permanently’

We rarely realise when something is happening for the last time. Conversations feel normal, and days blend together. There is usually no clear sign that a chapter is quietly coming to an end. We only notice change later, when something familiar is gone, a routine fades away, or a memory starts to feel different. Throughout […]

28.04.2026 15:30

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Cyprus highlights role as ‘secure springboard’ for EU and Middle East

Cyprus is positioning itself as a stable base for investors looking at both the EU and the Middle East, at a time when regional uncertainty is pushing companies to think more carefully about where they place capital and how they protect business continuity.  That message was at the centre of an investor event titled ‘Capital, Returns & FDI: Identifying Investment Opportunities […]

28.04.2026 15:08

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Sinner sweeps past Norrie to reach Madrid quarter-finals

World number one Jannik Sinner brushed aside Britain’s Cameron Norrie 6-2 7-5 on Tuesday to book a place in the Madrid Open quarter-finals, stretching his ATP Masters 1000 winning streak to 25 matches as the players avoided the worst of the heat. The match at 11am local time meant they started in cooler conditions but […]

28.04.2026 15:03

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