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You Run, We Plant: PARKVOL charity run to raise tree-planting funds this Sunday

PARKVOL is holding the 2nd PARKVOL RUN 2026, which will take place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Linear Park (Olive Fields Bridge) in Strovolos—an inspiring initiative connecting sport with environmental action and collective contribution. PARKVOL is a volunteer initiative established by students, driven by care and sensitivity for both the environment and society, […]

17.04.2026 10:39

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Forest edge Porto to secure Villa showdown

An early Morgan Gibbs-White goal earned Nottingham Forest a 1-0 win over 10-man Porto to secure a 2-1 aggregate victory and set up an all-English Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa, who thrashed Bologna 4-0 to progress 7-1 on aggregate. Elsewhere, SC Freiburg eliminated Celta Vigo to set up a semi-final clash with Braga, after […]

17.04.2026 10:23

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Limassol police seize large amount of CBD products

A 58-year-old man was arrested following the seizure of a large quantity of cannabis-related products in Limassol, police said on Friday. Officers searched a container in a warehouse in cooperation with the customs department, where they found 150 packages containing 590 preparations with cannabinol (CBN) and cannabidiol (CBD), as well as 100 cannabis-infused chocolates. The […]

17.04.2026 10:20

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Columbia Group chief Mark O’Neil exits with immediate effect

Mark O’Neil has left his role as president and chief executive of Cyprus-headquartered Columbia Group with immediate effect, according to a report by TradeWinds, with no reason given for his departure. The report said staff were informed on Thursday through an internal email from chairman Heinrich Schoeller. Andreas Hadjipetrou, the group’s chief commercial officer and […]

17.04.2026 10:18

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Man arrested with 400g parcel of cannabis

A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Nicosia, police said on Friday, after he collected a parcel containing 400g of cannabis. He is being investigated for his involvement in the illegal importation and possession of drugs with intent to supply. The package was identified on April 15 at a mail sorting centre during checks carried […]

17.04.2026 10:10

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The thrill of the climb coming to Cyprus

Four films that capture the drive to push beyond limitations, life-changing mountain climbs and bold expeditions are coming to Cyprus. The Mountains on Stage event showcases remarkable films with real-life stories, portrayed not by actors but by ordinary people and their honest journeys in the search for adventure in the mountains. On May 7, Pantheon […]

17.04.2026 10:00

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Starmer faces calls to resign after Mandelson vetting fiasco

Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday faced renewed calls from his political opponents to resign after it was revealed that his former ambassador to the United States failed security vetting and was still allowed to take up the job. The government on Thursday confirmed Mandelson – who was subsequently fired after Starmer said he had […]

17.04.2026 09:54

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Two arrested for burglary in Protaras

Police on Thursday night arrested a 30-year-old and a 51-year-old man were arrested as part of investigations into cases of burglary and theft in Protaras on Thursday. “The two suspects were identified and arrested yesterday afternoon at Paphos airport, upon their departure from Cyprus,” the police said. According to the police, the arrests came after […]

17.04.2026 09:20

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Posts Second‑Lowest Inflation in EU, Finance Ministry Says

The government’s measures introduced last year have helped keep prices lower in Cyprus than in most other EU member states, the Finance Ministry said in a statement. It was commenting on Eurostat figures showing Cyprus recorded the second‑lowest inflation rate in the bloc, alongside the Czech Republic and Sweden, and well below the averages for […]

17.04.2026 09:15

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Cyprus has the world’s ‘most polite drivers’

Cyprus has the most courteous drivers in the world! According to a recent survey from discovercars.com, our island ranks number one for driver politeness – just ahead of New Zealand in second place, and Turkey in third. I don’t know about you, but I can already see some problems there. And, while I can’t speak […]

17.04.2026 09:00

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Today’s weather: Mild and overcast

On Friday, the weather will be predominantly overcast with sporadic rain showers that may be accompanied by thunderstorms. Temperatures will range from 25 degrees Celsius inland, to around 24 degrees on the coast and around 18 degrees in the higher mountains. Winds will blow mainly north- to southeasterly, reaching up to 5 Beaufort and may […]

17.04.2026 08:44

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Cause of death of man found dead in Akamas remains undetermined

The cause of death of the man who was found dead on the coast of Akamas remains undetermined after an autopsy of his body was carried out on Thursday. According to the police, the post mortem examination was conducted at the Paphos general hospital by state pathologist Nicholas Charalambous, but did not allow for the […]

17.04.2026 08:33

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Cyprus and Greece to renew investment cooperation agreement

Cyprus and Greece will renew and expand their cooperation in foreign investment through the signing of a strategic memorandum of cooperation between Invest Cyprus and Enterprise Greece in Athens. The agreement will be signed by Invest Cyprus director general Marios Tannousis and Enterprise Greece president and secretary general for international economic relations and extroversion Dimitris […]

17.04.2026 07:50

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Police Announce Security Measures for Omonia–APOEL Match on Saturday

Cyprus police announced extensive security and crowd‑management measures ahead of Saturday’s Omonia–APOEL football match at GSP Stadium, scheduled for 5 p.m. as part of the league’s second‑phase fixtures. Stadium gates will open at 3:30 p.m., and authorities urged fans to arrive early to avoid delays. Late arrivals may enter after kickoff, police said. All spectators […]

17.04.2026 07:46

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Cyprus remains safe for weddings says UK travel company

The Wedding Travel Company, the UK’s largest independent destination wedding company, recently issued an announcement reassuring couples that Cyprus remains a safe destination for weddings despite regional concerns. The company acknowledged that ongoing news coverage surrounding the Middle East has created uncertainty for some couples planning to marry abroad. However, it stressed that Cyprus continues […]

17.04.2026 07:40

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Cyprus Business Now: tourism, public debt, shipping, inflation, real estate

Trade Minister Michael Damianos on Thursday said that Cyprus is open for business as a stable, predictable and secure investment destination. Addressing the audience at the opening of the international investment conference of the Great Britain Cyprus Business Association (GBCY) in Limassol, he stated that their presence represented “a clear vote of confidence in Cyprus as a reliable, […]

17.04.2026 07:30

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EU commission allocates €399 million for advanced research talent

The European Commission this week announced the opening of the 2026 call for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships, with a budget of €399.05 million aimed at supporting researchers across Europe and beyond. The fellowships are designed to support PhD holders in conducting research abroad, enabling them to develop new skills across disciplines and sectors. Participants […]

17.04.2026 07:00

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Limassol tourism board calls for targeted sector support

Limassol regional tourism board (Etap) prsident Andreas Tsouloftas has highlighted the need for targeted interventions to strengthen the tourism sector and support the local economy. In meetings with hoteliers and industry representatives in Limassol that took place this week, he stressed that tourism remains a key pillar of development for Limassol, underlining its central role […]

17.04.2026 06:40

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Freedom Holding acquires ChessBase in AI-driven strategy

Freedom Holding Corp. has announced the acquisition of ChessBase, a global leader in chess software, data and analytics, as part of its strategy to expand its technology-driven ecosystem. The deal will see the company invest approximately €5 million in the platform’s development, with a focus on artificial intelligence integration and digital expansion. ChessBase is considered […]

17.04.2026 06:30

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Russia considers early return to forex market as rouble rallies

The Russian government is considering ​an early return to the foreign currency market after the rouble rallied this month thanks to higher oil prices, ‌Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said on Thursday, in a move welcomed by businesses and markets. Faced with falling oil revenues at the start of the year that threatened to deplete its […]

17.04.2026 06:00

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Cyprus among highest plastic bottle users in EU

At 16.6 bottles per capita, Cyprus is among the European Union countries with the highest use of plastic bottles in the EU, data published on Thursday. The European Commission’s first report on the implementation of the single-use plastics directive (SUPD) based on data from 2022 found that the number of per capita single-use plastic bottles […]

17.04.2026 04:24

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Our View: Government posturing repeated over ‘violations’ of buffer zone

Calm appears to have returned to the buffer zone in the Pyla area, Unficyp having taken control of the situation. Much was made by the Cyprus government of the incursion of Turkish Cypriot security personnel into the buffer zone, as if this were something unusual rather than commonplace. Violations of the buffer zone by the […]

17.04.2026 04:20

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US officials tell European countries to expect weapons delivery delays, sources say

U.S. officials have informed European counterparts that some previously contracted weapons deliveries are likely to be delayed as the Iran war continues to draw on weapons stocks, three sources familiar with the matter said. The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity as the communications were not public, said several European countries will be affected, […]

16.04.2026 23:54

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Mandelson failed security vetting; Starmer unaware advice was overruled, government says

Britain’s former U.S. ambassador Peter Mandelson failed his security vetting before taking up the role, but Prime Minister Keir Starmer was unaware officials had overruled the recommendation, the government said on Thursday. “Neither the Prime Minister, nor any government minister, was aware that Peter Mandelson was granted developed vetting against the advice of UK Security […]

16.04.2026 23:48

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