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Greece and Cyprus urged to deepen ties in challenging economic environment

Greece and Cyprus must deepen business cooperation as Europe faces war, bureaucracy and competitiveness pressures, Federation of Hellenic Enterprises (Sev) executive committee president Rania Aikaterinari said on Tuesday, addressing the Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) annual general meeting in Nicosia. Speaking on behalf of the Sev, Aikaterinari said the economic and political ties between Greece […]

28.04.2026 12:45

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Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threats at the World Cup

Two Republican members of Congress are calling on the Trump administration to empower the National Guard to address potential drone-related threats and ensure a “unified federal security posture” at the upcoming World Cup games. The letter by US representatives Michael McCaul and Elijah Crane, who both sit on the House of Representatives’ committee on homeland […]

28.04.2026 12:43

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Tourism sector remains vulnerable following drone attack fallout

The employers’ union (Oev) stated on Tuesday that the national tourism sector continues to operate under weakened demand, with recent performance being a direct result of the present regional instability, Speaking during the union’s annual general conference at the Landmark hotel in Nicosia, Oev’s president George Pantelides conceded that “our tourism industry is in a […]

28.04.2026 12:36

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Moped destroyed in Larnaca fire

A moped was completely destroyed after a fire broke out on Monday night in Larnaca, police said. According to the police, authorities received information at around 8.40pm about a fire involving a moped in an open area in the Tsiaakkilero district of the city. The blaze was extinguished by members of the fire brigade, but […]

28.04.2026 12:30

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus issues January–February economic update

Cyprus’ Statistical Service has published its “Monthly Economic Developments” bulletin for January–February 2026, outlining recent trends across key sectors. Manufacturing output rose 1.5% in January compared with a year earlier. Building activity continued to expand, with the total area of approved building permits reaching 3.27 million square meters in January–December 2025, up 41% from the […]

28.04.2026 12:15

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Book Review: How reality and fiction bleed into each other

In Transcription, Ben Lerner’s narrator refers early on to a seminal moment in his life when he was taken to see Harvard’s glass flowers and began to develop the ability to view nature as culturally constructed and thereby engage with a natural world that had previously left him cold. This ‘new hinge’ in his looking […]

28.04.2026 12:00

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King Charles to promote British-American unity in speech to Congress

King Charles will press the importance of unity with the United States and the need to defend democratic values in an address to Congress on Tuesday at a time of deep divisions between the two countries over the war in Iran. Charles and Queen Camilla are on a four-day state visit to the U.S. designed […]

28.04.2026 11:34

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Trial opens over foiled attack on Taylor Swift’s Vienna concert

The trial of a 21-year-old accused of planning an Islamist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024 that was foiled at the 11th hour opened on Tuesday, with his lawyer saying beforehand he would plead guilty to the main charges. The defendant, an Austrian identified as Beran A, was arrested on August […]

28.04.2026 11:16

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Drone attack causes fire at Russia’s Tuapse refinery, buildings nearby evacuated

A Ukrainian drone attack has caused a “large-scale fire” at Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea, forcing the evacuation of nearby buildings, local officials said on Tuesday. The Rosneft ROSN.MM-owned refinery delivers oil products mainly for exports but operations have been halted since April 16 following an earlier drone attack, industry sources said. […]

28.04.2026 10:55

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Tourist arrivals to Cyprus fell 30.7% in March

Tourist arrivals to Cyprus dropped 30.7% in March, falling to 139,198 from 200,736 in the same month last year, the Statistical Service has said. Arrivals for January–March totaled 407,339, down 8.8% from the first quarter of 2025. The United Kingdom remained the largest source market in March, accounting for 32.9% of arrivals (45,763). Poland followed […]

28.04.2026 10:45

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Interior ministry clarifies enforcement roles regarding illegal enterprises

The Interior Ministry has ordered the immediate removal of unauthorised structures on a state-owned coastal plot in Protaras, giving the Famagusta District Administration a 24-hour deadline to complete demolition works and restore legality, while also moving to clarify enforcement responsibilities between state and local authorities. The directive relates to a massage business, kiosk and associated […]

28.04.2026 10:43

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ERB Asfalistiki backs fire safety initiative

ERB Asfalistiki and the Cyprus Fire Service held a public open day event in Paphos as part of Fire Safety Week 2026, aiming to raise awareness about fire prevention. The event took place on Saturday, April 25, at the Paphos medieval castle, bringing together families and visitors of all ages. “With the main message “Let’s […]

28.04.2026 10:39

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Speaking English badly

It is a matter of chronic surprise that politicians, otherwise well-trained in saying just the right thing for the audience they are addressing, forget that whatever they say can be heard everywhere. Right away. By anybody who cares to listen, including journalists always hungry for the next story. And thus to Kenya’s President William Ruto, […]

28.04.2026 10:30

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Cyprus hosts EU maritime summit to tackle seafarer welfare

The Deputy Ministry of Shipping hosted an official dinner in Limassol this week, on the sidelines of the High-Level Ministerial Stakeholders Conference on Seafarers, held as part of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU.  Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis welcomed the conference speakers, along with representatives of the shipping industry, placing emphasis on the need for international cooperation and stronger […]

28.04.2026 10:22

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Fitiris takes responsibility over handling of farmer’s protest at Rizoelia

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris has said he takes responsibility for assurances given to the President regarding the handling of the Rizoelia farmers’ protest, while also expressing dissatisfaction with aspects of the police response during the incident. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Fitiris said he had conveyed assurances that the road at Rizoelia would remain open […]

28.04.2026 10:07

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Cyprus’ annual prickly exhibition heading to capital

Plants, cacti and all kinds of big, small, colourful and green succulents are coming to fill a Nicosia park this May. The 17th Annual Exhibition of the Cyprus Cactus and other Succulents Society returns to Acropolis Park on May 10, inviting plant enthusiasts and nature lovers of all ages to explore this unique collection. Within […]

28.04.2026 10:00

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Ship values rise despite mixed freight market

Dry cargo ship values are rising faster than freight rates can justify, pointing to a structural revaluation of larger vessels rather than a short-term market cycle, according to Xclusiv Shipbrokers.  In its analysis covering the period from late February to late April 2026, the shipbroker said the dry bulk market had moved through a period of sharp geopolitical uncertainty […]

28.04.2026 09:34

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Trump demands ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel over Melania “widow” joke

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel said on Monday his joke about U.S. first lady Melania Trump had been misconstrued and was not a “call to assassination.” Kimmel used the opening monologue of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to address comments made last Thursday in a parody segment on the White House correspondents’ dinner. He said his quip that […]

28.04.2026 09:26

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Asphalt works to affect key roads in Limassol

Limassol municipality affirmed on Tuesday that it will proceed with scheduled asphalt paving on major roads, with temporary traffic restrictions expected. In its statement, the municipality said the works form part of the “ongoing upgrade and maintenance of the road network”. As part of the programme, paving will take place on Franklin Roosevelt Avenue on […]

28.04.2026 09:21

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus will take part in the VivaTech 2026 trade fair in Paris

Cyprus’ Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry will take part in the VivaTech 2026 trade fair in Paris. The technology exhibition will be held at the Porte de Versailles center from June 17–20. VivaTech is one of the largest international tech events for startups, with a focus on research and innovation. The 2025 edition drew […]

28.04.2026 09:15

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Delivery driver ‘assaulted and robbed by four’ in Limassol

Police are investigating an alleged robbery in Limassol after a 20-year-old delivery driver reported being attacked by four individuals. According to the complaint, the incident occurred at around 10.25pm on Monday in the Kato Polemidia area. The victim told police he was riding his motorcycle when he was approached by four hooded individuals on another […]

28.04.2026 09:09

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Pedestrian in serious condition after being struck by car in Paphos

A 37-year-old woman is in a serious condition in intensive care after being struck by a vehicle in Paphos, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred at around 1.20pm on Monday on Sotiraki Markidi Street, when a car driven by a 77-year-old man hit the pedestrian under circumstances under investigation. The woman was transported by […]

28.04.2026 08:58

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Police make 13 arrests in overnight operations

Police carried out targeted operations across Cyprus on Monday night, making 13 arrests and issuing 336 traffic violation reports. In a statement issued on Tuesday, police confirmed that 13 arrests involved offences including illegal residence in the republic, possession of a firearm, and driving under the influence of alcohol. During the operations, 496 vehicles were […]

28.04.2026 08:43

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Three-vehicle crash slows traffic on Nicosia–Limassol highway

A three-vehicle collision caused traffic disruption on the Nicosia–Limassol highway on Tuesday, with delays reported in the Moni area, police said. Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported in the crash. Police said “increased traffic is observed” in the area following the collision and advised drivers to proceed with caution. Drivers were urged to “remain […]

28.04.2026 08:35

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