Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Court rejects preliminary objections in Thanasis Nicolaou case

Preliminary objections raised by the defence in the private criminal prosecution linked to the death of Thanasis Nicolaou were rejected as premature, allowing the case to proceed to the next stage. The decision, delivered by j udge Christos Stroppou at Limassol criminal court on Wednesday, concerned objections filed by lawyers representing five defendants, including a […]

29.04.2026 17:20

13 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Demetra Holdings acquires 5,588 own shares in latest buyback session

Demetra Holdings Plc executed the purchase of 5,588 own shares on April 28, as part of its ongoing capital management strategy and in accordance with local regulatory requirements. The investment firm on Wednesday confirmed that the transactions were carried out through the Cyprus Investment & Securities Corporation Ltd (CISC), at a uniform price of €1.42 […]

29.04.2026 17:04

17 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

More than 70,000 smart water meters in Nicosia district by next year

More than 70,000 smart water meters will be installed in the Nicosia district between now and the end of the year, following the signing of an agreement for the meters’ provision by the district government and the Cyprus telecommunications authority (Cyta) on Wednesday. In total, 72,000 meters will be installed at a cost of €6.5 […]

29.04.2026 16:58

19 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

FBI meets investigators in Cyprus as ‘Sandy’ probe expands

A meeting between police and a delegation from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was held on Wednesday as part of ongoing investigations into the ‘Sandy’ case, with authorities confirming continued collection and evaluation of evidence. Police said the special investigative team examining allegations made public by journalist Makarios Drousiotis is working “at an […]

29.04.2026 16:47

14 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus banks association unveils new outreach strategy

The Association of Cyprus Banks has outlined a new strategy focused on strengthening outward engagement, as newly appointed director general Marios Skandalis presented the plan during a media briefing. Speaking at a working breakfast with representatives of the media, Skandalis described the initiative as a new chapter in the organisation’s long-standing history, aimed at reinforcing […]

29.04.2026 16:29

14 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

89-year-old Athens shooter acted in ‘protest and despair’

An 89-year-old gunman arrested for wounding five people in two shootings in Athens on Tuesday acted in “protest and despair” against Greek public services, his lawyer said on Wednesday. The man opened fire with a shotgun at a branch of Greece’s EFKA social security agency, wounding an employee in the leg before travelling by taxi […]

29.04.2026 16:16

13 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus economic sentiment improves but growth outlook weakens

The Economics Research Centre of the University of Cyprus (CypERC) has reported that economic sentiment in Cyprus improved in April 2026, while warning of slowing growth momentum and rising uncertainty. Specifically, the Economic Sentiment Indicator rose by 2.1 points compared with March, driven mainly by less negative business sentiment in the services sector. Despite this […]

29.04.2026 15:58

26 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus cabinet reviews strategic plan to overhaul international reputation

Director of the president’s press office Victoras Papadopoulos announced on Wednesday that the Cabinet has been briefed on a comprehensive strategic plan designed to strengthen the international image of Cyprus. The initiative is titled ‘Stability with Perspective: A European Base with Global Reach‘ and represents a coordinated effort between the government and Invest Cyprus to […]

29.04.2026 15:25

14 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Parklane welcomes summer season with fully open lifestyle destination offerings

Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, is delighted to announce the official launch of the summer season, unveiling a fully operational destination where luxury, gastronomy, wellness and lifestyle come together in perfect harmony. At the heart of this vibrant experience lies the Retail Village, now fully open, featuring an exceptional selection of world-renowned monobrands […]

29.04.2026 15:22

14 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

TV shows we love: Girls5Eva

I admit, I didn’t love it at first. Sara Bareilles drew me in. You know the one, she is the singer who wrote the hit Love Song in 2007, stars in it, and I’ve always liked her music. It was a surprise to discover that not only is she an actress but a composer and […]

29.04.2026 15:00

15 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Demosthenous trial postponed until next month

The trial of six people over their alleged roles in the murder of 49-year-old businessman Stavros Demosthenous was on Wednesday postponed until next month after one of the six defendants was absent from court and defence lawyers demanding more time to examine the charges their clients face. Five of the six defendants appeared at the […]

29.04.2026 14:59

14 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Justin Fulcher on why adversity drives entrepreneurship and institution building

Conventional wisdom about starting a company tends to favor stability: build when capital is available, markets are clear, and conditions are favorable. Justin Fulcher disagrees. The technology entrepreneur and national security advisor who co-founded the digital health platform RingMD spent years making the opposite case, drawing not from theory but from the difficult periods he […]

29.04.2026 14:49

14 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Turkey plans to construct natural gas pipeline to Cyprus

Turkey plans to construct a natural gas pipeline to Cyprus, the country’s Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Wednesday. “We have not given up on the Mediterranean. In the past, we conducted nine deep-sea drillings. Unfortunately, we did not have a discovery like we did with the Black Sea natural gas. Our focus is on […]

29.04.2026 14:40

15 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Trump urges Iran to sign a deal after report suggests US may extend blockade

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Iran to ‘get smart soon’ and sign a deal, following days of deadlock in efforts to end the conflict and a media report that the U.S. would extend its blockade of Iran’s ports. In a post on Truth Social, Trump, who has said Iran can call if it […]

29.04.2026 14:38

20 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Eurobank shareholders approve €258.7 million dividend

Eurobank S.A. shareholders convened in a hybrid annual general meeting this week to approve a massive €258.7 million dividend distribution and a comprehensive share buyback programme. The meeting, held April 28, saw participation from shareholders representing 76.98 per cent of the paid-up share capital, totalling over 2.77 billion voting shares. Investors overwhelmingly backed the board’s […]

29.04.2026 14:38

17 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Zelenskiy says Ukraine will continue extending range of strikes on Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Ukraine would keep increasing the range of its strikes in Russia, posting footage of what he said was an attack on a target at a distance of more than 1,500 km (930 miles). Ukraine has stepped up its attacks inside Russia in recent weeks, aiming to knock out […]

29.04.2026 14:26

21 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Total loans jump by €528m as Cyprus’ lending momentum accelerates

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has reported a significant increase in loans and deposits for March 2026, reflecting continued momentum in the country’s banking sector. Total loans recorded a net increase of €528.1 million in March 2026, compared with a net rise of €326.2 million in February 2026. The annual growth rate of total […]

29.04.2026 14:25

14 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Man arrested after two people stabbed in Jewish area of London

British police arrested a man after two people were stabbed in Golders Green, an area of north London with a large Jewish population, a Jewish community security organisation said on Wednesday. The organisation, Shomrim, said on X that a man was seen running with a knife and attempting to stab Jewish members of the public, […]

29.04.2026 14:22

14 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Suspended bishop Tychikos calls on Synod to retract decisions

Former bishop of Paphos Tychikos has requested through his lawyer that the Holy Synod retract its decisions concerning his case, following an incident at St Paul’s church in Paphos, when the officiating priest refused to let him take part in a liturgy citing Tychikos’ suspension. Alternatively, Tychikos suggested that the Supreme Court annul the decisions […]

29.04.2026 14:20

13 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

It may take four to five years to get rid of FMD

Cyprus has a long way to go until the island gets fully rid of the foot and mouth disease (FMD), president of the Pancyprian pig farmers association, Petros Kailas said on Wednesday. “The last animal that has been vaccinated may have a lifespan of 4–5 years before it is culled,” he said. “In the best-case […]

29.04.2026 14:16

13 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Keo posts €8.8 million operating profit for 2025 — board approves dividend

Cypriot beverage maker Keo Plc recorded an operating profit of €8.8 million for the financial year ending December 31, 2025, according to the audited financial results approved by its board of directors on April 29. This result compares to the €9.3 million earned in 2024, a difference the company attributed to a non-recurring sales agreement […]

29.04.2026 14:13

15 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

April rainfall 183 per cent above average

Rainfall in April reached 183 per cent above the average for this time of year by Wednesday morning, the met service said. The amount of rainfall measured at all stations by the met department exceeded normal averages for the month, except at the Athalassa station in Nicosia, where it stood at 94 per cent. The […]

29.04.2026 13:48

13 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

CySEC hosts top European financial regulators for high-level Nicosia summit

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday announced that it successfully hosted the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) for its board of supervisors and management board meetings in Nicosia on April 28 and April 29. According to the announcement, this gathering took place within the official framework of the Cyprus Presidency of […]

29.04.2026 13:32

14 0

Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

None more deserving of FIFA Peace Prize than Trump, says White House

The White House has hit back at critics of Donald Trump being awarded the FIFA Peace Prize, saying there is none more deserving than the U.S. president. Global soccer governing body FIFA gave Trump the inaugural award at the World Cup draw in December for “promoting peace and unity around the world”, triggering condemnation from […]

29.04.2026 13:26

15 0