Financial literacy drive targets youth and families in Larnaca
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Financial literacy drive targets youth and families in Larnaca

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC) held an open event on financial literacy in Larnaca last week, aiming to strengthen public understanding of key economic concepts affecting everyday life. In an announcement, ICPAC stated that the initiative forms part of the Cyprus presidency of the Council of the European Union and “reflects […]

29.04.2026 06:00
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Our View: Who is actually calling the shots at Cyprus’ foreign ministry?
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Our View: Who is actually calling the shots at Cyprus’ foreign ministry?

The wife of the president, Philippa Karsera Christodoulidou was promoted to the post of ambassador, the Public Service Commission announced on Monday, together with another three employees of the foreign ministry, who will all take up their ambassadorial posts on May 15. The question everyone could now be asking, is whether Karsera Christodoulidou will be […]

29.04.2026 04:20
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PSG edge Bayern 5-4 in record-breaking semi-final first leg
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PSG edge Bayern 5-4 in record-breaking semi-final first leg

Defending champions Paris St Germain battled past visitors Bayern Munich 5-4 in a pulsating Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday that had a record number of goals at this stage of the competition. The match pitted the most attacking Champions League teams of the season against each other and it quickly lived up to […]

29.04.2026 00:04
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Trump hits back at German chancellor after Iran criticism
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Trump hits back at German chancellor after Iran criticism

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war in Iran on Tuesday, a day after Merz said the Iranians were humiliating the United States in talks to end it. “The Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon. He doesn’t know what he’s talking […]

28.04.2026 21:55
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16 breakwaters planned for Paphos coastline protection
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16 breakwaters planned for Paphos coastline protection

Further measures to protect the southwestern coasts in the municipalities of Paphos and Ierokipia including 16 breakwaters were at the centre of a meeting at the transport ministry on Tuesday. According to the municipality of Paphos, a total of 11 parallel and 5 transverse breakwaters are set to be built as part of efforts to […]

28.04.2026 21:53
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Putin says Ukraine has intensified attacks on civilian targets in Russia
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Putin says Ukraine has intensified attacks on civilian targets in Russia

Ukraine has stepped up attacks on civilian infrastructure in Russia, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, citing a recent drone strike on an oil refinery in the southern city of Tuapse. “Drone strikes against civilian infrastructure are becoming more frequent,” Putin said in comments broadcast on Russian television. “The latest example is the strikes against […]

28.04.2026 21:27
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UAE leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers’ group
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UAE leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers’ group

The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday said it was quitting OPEC, dealing a blow to the oil producers’ group as an unprecedented energy crisis caused by the Iran war exposes discord among Gulf nations. The exit of the UAE – one of the group’s biggest producers – weakens OPEC’s control over global oil supplies and […]

28.04.2026 20:46
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UK parliament votes against inquiry into PM Starmer over Mandelson
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UK parliament votes against inquiry into PM Starmer over Mandelson

British lawmakers voted on Tuesday against launching an inquiry into whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer misled parliament in statements about his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States. Starmer picked Labour veteran Mandelson for the top diplomatic posting in December 2024 and then sacked him last September when his ties to […]

28.04.2026 20:34
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Indian investor gets his Cyprus citizenship back
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Indian investor gets his Cyprus citizenship back

A court has found fault with the cabinet’s prior decision to revoke the citizenship of an Indian investor, reports said on Tuesday. The case concerns Indian national Anubhav Aggarwal, who had secured a Cypriot passport in 2016 under the now-defunct citizenship-via-investment programme. In 2021, following a report by a commission of inquiry – known as […]

28.04.2026 20:31
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Barn owl programme to boost natural pest control
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Barn owl programme to boost natural pest control

Barn owls support the natural biological control of rodents, benefitting both public health and the environment and therefore require special protection, the game and wildlife service said on Tuesday. “A pair of barn owls can prey on a few thousand rodents per year, thereby reducing crop damage and limiting the need to use chemical rodenticides. […]

28.04.2026 20:17
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Ryanair boss says risk of jet fuel shortage in Europe receding
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Ryanair boss says risk of jet fuel shortage in Europe receding

Ryanair RYA.I group CEO Michael O’Leary said the risk of a jet fuel supply shortage in Europe due to the Middle East conflict is receding and that fuel companies have told the airline they see no risk of potential disruption until the end of June. But he predicted that rival European airlines would suffer as […]

28.04.2026 20:08
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1,650kg of marathon medals recycled in Limassol
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1,650kg of marathon medals recycled in Limassol

A total of 1,650 kilograms of medals from three events organized by Limassol marathon organiser Eleven Blue Events will be handed to a local blacksmith in an attempt to reduce the environmental footprint of its events. “The initiative is part of the broader context of the company’s social and environmental responsibility actions, aiming to reduce […]

28.04.2026 20:07
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The lines that do not hold
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The lines that do not hold

A group exhibition bringing together works by Alix Marie, Kyveli Zoi, Maryam Khastoo and Natalia Papadopoulou opens next soon at Limassol’s The Gallery 45. The Lines That Do Not Hold exhibition, running from May 13 to June 15, explores the notion of the ‘line’ not as a stable structure, but as something fragile, shifting and […]

28.04.2026 19:49
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Limassol plans three artificial shipwrecks to attract divers
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Limassol plans three artificial shipwrecks to attract divers

Three new diving projects are to be created in the Limassol maritime area to attract tourism, the Limassol tourism board said on Tuesday. The project is set to include a 110-metre long ship, as well as two tugboats sunk, turning them into new diving spots for tourists with the aim of strengthening Limassol’s potential as […]

28.04.2026 19:26
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Fire service opens unified operations centre
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Fire service opens unified operations centre

The fire service on Tuesday inaugurated its new 24-hour operations coordination centre, created with a total budget of €6.5 million. “The climate crisis, extreme weather events, technological risks, but also new forms of threats, create an environment of increased demands and multi-level challenges,” President Nikos Christodoulides said at the inauguration. He described the centre as […]

28.04.2026 19:13
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Elon Musk, Sam Altman arrive in court for OpenAI trial
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Elon Musk, Sam Altman arrive in court for OpenAI trial

A trial that could help shape the future of artificial intelligence begins on Tuesday, with billionaires Elon Musk and Sam Altman at odds over the evolution of ChatGPT maker OpenAI from a nonprofit to a profit-seeking juggernaut worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Opening statements in Musk’s civil lawsuit against OpenAI and Altman will take […]

28.04.2026 18:51
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Raising basic pension ‘a key government objective’
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Raising basic pension ‘a key government objective’

Raising the basic pension, without impacting the robustness of the Social Insurance Fund, is a key government objective, the labour minister said on Tuesday. “What I can say for sure, is that the basic pension will be lower than €1,088,” Marinos Mousiouttas told journalists during a Q&A after a presentation of the ministry’s work and […]

28.04.2026 18:28
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Decision on culling of rare breeds to be reached within the week
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Decision on culling of rare breeds to be reached within the week

Decisions regarding rare breeds affected by foot and mouth disease (FMD), specifically fat-tailed sheep and red cattle, will be taken by the end of the week, Veterinary Services spokesperson Sotiria Georgiadou said on Tuesday. She said the decisions would be reached in cooperation with the agriculture ministry based on legislation, scientific documentation, their genetic purity, […]

28.04.2026 18:13
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Fed expected to hold rates as Iran war fuels inflation fears
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Fed expected to hold rates as Iran war fuels inflation fears

Federal Reserve policymakers will gather in Washington this week in what may be Jerome Powell’s last meeting as head of the US central bank, with energy prices still elevated and the Iran war at a standstill and likely to prolong uncertainty about the economic and monetary policy outlook. A May 15 ​endpoint for Powell’s eight […]

28.04.2026 18:04
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CySEC to mark 30 years with anniversary conference in Nicosia
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CySEC to mark 30 years with anniversary conference in Nicosia

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Tuesday announced that it will hold its 30th anniversary conference on April 29 in Nicosia, with the participation of president Nikos Christodoulides and senior European and international officials. The announcement stated that a dedicated section on CySEC’s website has been launched, providing details about the conference programme […]

28.04.2026 17:56
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