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Audit flags gaps in civil defence shelter readiness

The audit office on Friday highlighted a series of perceived weaknesses regarding the management and operation of evacuation shelters in its latest report, calling for  improved information and coordination among competent authorities. The findings follow a limited-scope audit focusing on the management and operation of civil defence shelters, with particular emphasis on the experience of […]

27.03.2026 12:18

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Bus drivers hold two‑hour work stoppage over traffic‑camera concerns

Bus drivers affiliated with the SEK and PEO unions will stage a two‑hour work stoppage on Friday morning, protesting what they say are unresolved problems linked to the island’s traffic‑camera system. In a joint statement, the unions said repeated warnings to the Transport Ministry had gone unanswered, despite concerns that the operation of the camera […]

27.03.2026 12:17

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Cyprus joins EU crackdown on misleading Black Friday discounts

Cyprus was among 23 EU member states that joined a coordinated consumer protection sweep which found that 30 per cent of online traders screened during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales referenced discounts incorrectly, according to results released this week by the European Commission and national authorities. The sweep, carried out with consumer protection authorities […]

27.03.2026 11:55

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DEI is dead? Trump orders federal contractors to eliminate it

President Donald Trump signed an executive order asking federal contractors and their subcontractors to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices, the White House said. Trump has cracked down on public and private organizations – from government agencies to private universities – over DEI practices. Civil rights advocates say DEI practices help address historic inequities […]

27.03.2026 11:49

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Finance minister hails landmark deal to modernise European borders

The Council of the EU and the European Parliament have reached a political agreement on the most far-reaching overhaul of the bloc’s customs framework in nearly six decades, with Finance Minister Makis Keravnos describing it as the biggest reform since the creation of the Customs Union in 1968.  Speaking on behalf of the Cyprus Presidency, Keravnos said the deal would help the EU respond […]

27.03.2026 11:46

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White deserves another chance with England, says Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel said Ben White deserves another chance with the national team after the Arsenal defender returned to the squad for the first time in more than three years for World Cup warm-ups against Uruguay and Japan. White left the 2022 World Cup camp in Qatar early for personal reasons and later made […]

27.03.2026 11:34

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Paphos man hospitalised after being knocked off motorbike

A 39-year-old man from Paphos was hospitalised after being knocked off his motorcycle by a car which was being driven by a 35-year-old woman, the police said on Friday. The incident occurred at around 12.15pm in the village of Yeroskipou, with the man suffering “serious” injuries to his head and right arm. He was taken […]

27.03.2026 10:47

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Cyprus parliament approves use of police body‑worn cameras

Cyprus’ parliament on Thursday approved legislation allowing police officers to use body‑worn cameras and install recording devices in patrol vehicles. The law sets out specific situations in which cameras may be activated, including arrests, searches, pursuits, responses to crime scenes and other high‑risk operations. Officers must inform members of the public when recording, except in […]

27.03.2026 10:45

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Sabalenka sails past Rybakina to set up Miami Open final against Gauff

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka eased past Elena Rybakina 6-4 6-3 on Friday to book a Miami Open final against Coco Gauff as the world number one bids to become the fifth woman to complete the ‘Sunshine Double’ after her title win at Indian Wells. Sabalenka took full advantage of a series of errors from Rybakina […]

27.03.2026 10:39

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Christodoulides hails creation of national centre for clinical documentation

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday hailed parliament’s approval of the government’s plans to create a national centre for clinical documentation. He described the centre’s creation as “another important reform and a decisive step towards the modernisation and improvement of health services”. “The government is consistently implementing its will for a health system which focuses on […]

27.03.2026 10:03

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Animafest brings together animation and European literature

A special programme of animated films inspired by classic and contemporary literary works by European authors is to be screened on Saturday in Nicosia, organised by Animafest Cyprus, in the framework of the Cyprus EU Presidency’s artistic events. A charming evening is scheduled in downtown Nicosia at the Hambis Municipal Printmaking Museum. “From Goethe to […]

27.03.2026 10:00

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Police investigate after shooting at restaurant

The police have launched an investigation after at least one shot was fired at a restaurant in Limassol on Thursday night. An employee of the restaurant had reported at around 10.50pm that damage had been caused to one of the restaurant’s display cases and that he had spotted a bullet casing nearby. Officers attended the […]

27.03.2026 09:34

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Parked car ‘completely destroyed’ by fire

A car which was parked outside a house in Limassol was “completely destroyed” after being engulfed in flames during the early hours of Friday morning, the police said. The fire broke out at around 3am, with another car which was parked next to it also suffering damage. The police’s investigation into the matter is ongoing.

27.03.2026 09:21

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Stolen motorcycle found on fire

A motorcycle which was reported stolen in the Limassol district village of Pissouri was found on fire on Thursday evening, the police said on Friday. The motorcycle had been reported stolen on March 22. The fire broke out shortly after 6pm, with firefighters being called upon to extinguish it. It is believed that the fire […]

27.03.2026 09:17

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EU must remain united on energy security amid geopolitical instability, Cyprus official says

The European Union needs unity to safeguard its energy security in the face of geopolitical crises, Cyprus’ Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna told the European Parliament during a debate this week. Representing the Council of the EU, Raouna said there is currently no immediate threat to Europe’s energy supply, but warned that the […]

27.03.2026 09:15

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Bus drivers strike over traffic light safety concerns

Bus drivers went on strike on Friday morning, complaining that the government has ignored concerns related to traffic lights fitted with cameras. According to their trade unions, Omepege-Sek and Segdamelin-Peo, the drivers have warned that the speed at which traffic lights change colour, combined with the fact that the cameras will record violations and allow […]

27.03.2026 09:00

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Cyprus: where tomorrow is unsure

Our island runs on a strange financial logic! Salaries are modest. Prices keep rising. Yet spending doesn’t slow… We want. We buy. And somehow, there’s always too much month at the end of our salaries. There’s that new phone every year. Renovations swallow our savings. Weddings become Hollywood productions. And the summer holiday to Greece […]

27.03.2026 09:00

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Today’s weather: Partially cloudy, increased dust

Friday’s weather is expected to be partially cloudy, with increased levels of dust to be observed in the air. The partial cloud may produce isolated rain in parts, with rain most likely to fall in the mountains and in the west of the island. Temperatures are set to rise to 20 degrees Celsius inland and […]

27.03.2026 08:47

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Trust key to boosting EU investment participation, says CBC official

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) directorate-general of financial stability and resolution head Panayiota Karamanou has highlighted the need to strengthen investor confidence as a key pillar of the Savings and Investment Union (SIU). The Savings and Investment Union initiative aims to mobilise Europe’s significant savings and channel them into productive investment opportunities for businesses and […]

27.03.2026 08:30

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Cyprus-based IT distributor Asbis revenue surges to $3.9 billion

Cyprus-based IT distributor Asbis Group reported a net profit of $60.2 million for 2025, highlighting a record year driven by strong demand across multiple technology segments. The company said that net profit rose from $54.2 million in 2024, reflecting continued growth in both revenues and operational performance. Revenue reached $3.9 billion in 2025, marking a […]

27.03.2026 08:10

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Olympics: Transgender athletes barred from female category events

Only biological female athletes, whose gender has been determined by a one-time gene-screening test, will now be eligible to take part in female category events at the Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Thursday. The new rules essentially stop transgender athletes from competing in female category events at the Olympics. They had […]

27.03.2026 08:09

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Putin asks oligarchs to donate to Russia’s budget as cost of Ukraine war soars

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has asked oligarchs to donate to the country’s budget in a bid to stabilise the country’s finances as he presses on with his invasion of Ukraine, The Bell online media outlet reported late on Thursday, citing unnamed sources. It said Putin met top Russia’s businessmen behind closed doors on Thursday. The […]

27.03.2026 07:58

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Donald Trump pauses Iran energy strikes for 10 days, says talks “going very well”

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was pausing attacks on Iran’s energy plants for 10 days at what he cast as the Iranian government’s request, and said talks with Tehran were going “very well.” “As per Iranian Government request… I am pausing tPresident Donald Trump said he will extend the deadline to April 6 […]

27.03.2026 07:52

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Cyprus bank deposits climb by €202m after January dip

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has announced that total deposits increased by 4.7 per cent year-on-year in February 2026, while total loans recorded a 12.3 per cent annual increase. In absolute terms, total deposits registered a net increase of €202.2 million in February 2026, compared with a net decrease of €851.2 million in January […]

27.03.2026 07:50

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