€45k worth of fines issued over illegal livestock movements
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€45k worth of fines issued over illegal livestock movements

A total of eight fines totalling €45,000 have been issued to livestock farmers for breaching restrictions linked to foot and mouth disease, the veterinary services department said on Friday. It said the penalties followed “extensive and targeted inspections” at farms and areas of heightened animal movements. Six further “serious” cases have also been reported to […]

24.04.2026 12:05
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Vegetarian treats for spring
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Vegetarian treats for spring

Stuffed Eggplants with Cheese and Vegetables These stuffed eggplants are wholesome, nourishing, and full of Mediterranean flavour. Tender roasted eggplants are filled with a light mixture of fresh vegetables, garlic, and creamy cottage cheese, creating a dish that’s both satisfying and naturally balanced. For three serving3 eggplants1 green hot pepper1 large tomato1 red pepper80g cottage […]

24.04.2026 12:00
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Cyprus tech firms face risk from rising component costs
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Cyprus tech firms face risk from rising component costs

The Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA) on Friday issued a warning over sharp increases in RAM prices and other critical technology components, following a meeting with Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou. The association highlighted that the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI), combined with geopolitical developments and supply chain […]

24.04.2026 11:59
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Christodoulides, EU leaders, sign roadmap to boost European single market
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Christodoulides, EU leaders, sign roadmap to boost European single market

President Nikos Christodoulides and the presidents of the European Parliament and European Commission, Roberta Metsola and Ursula von der Leyen, on Friday signed a roadmap for reforms aimed at strengthening the European single market. The roadmap is named “One Europe, One Market”, with the commission saying on Friday that it hopes the roadmap will provide […]

24.04.2026 11:59
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Demetra earnings decline as one-off gains disappear
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Demetra earnings decline as one-off gains disappear

Demetra Holdings Plc on Friday reported a sharp decline in profitability for the year ended December 31, 2025, with net profit after tax falling to €10.66 million for the group and €10.72 million for the company, compared with significantly higher levels in the previous year. The group’s profit stood at €10.66 million, or 5.33 cents […]

24.04.2026 11:32
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Mitsotakis calls for more EU defence solidarity, cites Cyprus support as example
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Mitsotakis calls for more EU defence solidarity, cites Cyprus support as example

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday called for a deeper commitment to European strategic autonomy and solidarity in the field of defence, highlighting recent support for Cyprus as proof the European Union can act collectively in times of crisis. Speaking upon his arrival at the day’s European Council summit in Nicosia, Mitsotakis said leaders […]

24.04.2026 11:25
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Vassilico Cement reports €35.5 million net profit for 2025
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Vassilico Cement reports €35.5 million net profit for 2025

Vassilico Cement Works Public Company Ltd on Friday reported strong financial results for 2025, with net profit reaching €35.52 million for the group and €34.99 million for the company. The group recorded revenues of €152.75 million, while the company posted revenues of €152.66 million, marking an 11 per cent increase year-on-year. According to the company’s […]

24.04.2026 11:17
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Venus hopes to play French Open after clay comeback in Madrid
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Venus hopes to play French Open after clay comeback in Madrid

Venus Williams said she hopes to play this year’s French Open after returning to compete on clay for the first time in five years and losing in the opening round of the Madrid Open. Williams was beaten 6-2 6-4 by fellow wild card Kaitlin Quevedo in the opening round on Tuesday for her 10th straight […]

24.04.2026 11:06
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Christodoulides pushes EU strategic autonomy, regional cooperation at summit
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Christodoulides pushes EU strategic autonomy, regional cooperation at summit

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday highlighted the need for stronger European Union strategic autonomy, stressing energy, defence and regional partnerships as key pillars during ongoing discussions at the European summit taking place in Nicosia.  Speaking upon his arrival at the day’s European Council summit in Nicosia, Christodoulides said talks had centred on how the EU […]

24.04.2026 11:06
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Six arrested in overnight police operations
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Six arrested in overnight police operations

Police arrested six people during overnight operations, they said on Friday. Those detained stand accused of offences including having resided in Cyprus without the requisite residence documents, failing to appear in court, causing public nuisance, drink-driving, and assaulting a police officer. During the operations, officers stopped and checked 112 drivers and 33 passengers, while also […]

24.04.2026 10:55
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US says people with ties to IRGC won’t be allowed at World Cup
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US says people with ties to IRGC won’t be allowed at World Cup

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington had no objections to Iranian players participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup but he added the players will not be allowed to bring with them people with ties to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). “Nothing from the U.S. has told them they can’t come,” Rubio […]

24.04.2026 10:54
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Gardens of the Future looks at Cyprus ecology
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Gardens of the Future looks at Cyprus ecology

A showcase is about to open in downtown Nicosia, turning a garden into a green exhibition space. Presented by D6:EU, Exposition presents works by artists Christina Zampoulaki and Caterina Miralles, developed during their MATCH residency in Nicosia. Opening on Saturday, the exhibition presents a body of research-based artistic work that explores alternative, non-extractive ways of […]

24.04.2026 10:00
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Tatar marks anniversary of death of father, Cyprus’ first auditor-general
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Tatar marks anniversary of death of father, Cyprus’ first auditor-general

Former Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Friday marked the fifth anniversary of the death of his father Rustem Tatar, who was the Republic of Cyprus’ first auditor-general. “He was an extraordinarily hardworking person who served our people in many different capacities and wholeheartedly believed in our cause. May he rest in peace,” Ersin Tatar […]

24.04.2026 09:49
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Shipping experts call for united action amid geopolitical tensions
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Shipping experts call for united action amid geopolitical tensions

Global shipping leaders gathered in Singapore this week to discuss how geopolitical disruption, regulatory uncertainty, decarbonisation and digitalisation are reshaping the maritime industry, as the sector faces rising pressure across trade routes, finance, fuel choices and fleet operations.  The 8th Annual Capital Link Singapore Maritime Forum took place this week at the Westin Singapore, during Singapore Maritime Week 2026, attracting more than 600 participants from across the global maritime

24.04.2026 09:28
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Traditional parties all set to lose seats at parliamentary election – poll
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Traditional parties all set to lose seats at parliamentary election – poll

Cyprus’ traditional parties are all set to lose seats at next month’s parliamentary election, according to a poll which was published late on Thursday night. The poll, which was conducted by Rai Consultants for television channel Alpha, found that the island’s “big two” political parties, Akel and Disy, will remain the largest two parties in […]

24.04.2026 09:19
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Ignoring Cyprus’ slow collapse
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Ignoring Cyprus’ slow collapse

In Cyprus, things weather. Walls crack. Paint peels. Balconies rust. Concrete fades under years of sun, salt, wind and rain. And slowly, almost imperceptibly, what once felt solid begins to soften at the edges. Most of the time, we don’t notice. And then we do… This month, in Yermasoyia, part of a block of flats […]

24.04.2026 09:00
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Today’s weather: Largely clear, light dust
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Today’s weather: Largely clear, light dust

Friday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, with locally increased cloudiness expected at various times during the day, and a light layer of dust expected in the air. Temperatures are expected to rise to 25 degrees Celsius inland, 21 degrees Celsius on the west and north coasts, and 19 […]

24.04.2026 08:44
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Cyprus only EU nation where more girls than boys code
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Cyprus only EU nation where more girls than boys code

Cyprus is the only EU country where girls aged 16 to 19 outperform boys in coding, according to a report from Eurostat, highlighting a noteworthy exception in digital skills trends across Europe. The findings, based on a survey on ICT use in households and by individuals for 2025, showed that while a gender gap persists […]

24.04.2026 08:30
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Norway government plans social media ban for children under 16
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Norway government plans social media ban for children under 16

Norway’s government said on Friday it will propose a ban on the use of social media for children under the age of 16, and will make technology companies responsible for age verification of young users. “We are introducing this legislation because we want a childhood where children get to be children,” Prime Minister Jonas Gahr […]

24.04.2026 08:20
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