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EU leaders meet in Cyprus to chart autonomy push

Attaining ‘strategic and energy autonomy’ for the European Union headlined the agenda of the talks during the informal EU Council that got underway in Cyprus on Thursday. “Now is the time, given regional and global developments, to give substance to our common goal for achieving strategic autonomy for the EU,” President Nikos Christodoulides said in […]

23.04.2026 20:21

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Dating & social scene in Cyprus is moving to live video, and here’s why

Did you notice the shift recently? Bars still fill up, but conversations feel harder to come by. To the naked eye, the traditional night out in Nicosia, Limassol, or Larnaca is something like 70% men and only 30% women, and that’s on a good night. No wonder that, if you want a proper conversation, you’re […]

23.04.2026 20:08

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Paphos exhibition brings 22 artists together

A new group exhibition in Paphos brings together 22 artists of 14 nationalities. Beyond the Surface opens at Ibrahim’s Khan Art Gallery on Friday for three days only, featuring a collection of paintings, sculpture, mosaic and ceramic art. Curated and organised by Elham Razani, the exhibition celebrates creativity, cultural exchange and the power of art […]

23.04.2026 19:16

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus posts 4% budget surplus in Q4 2025, Eurostat says

Cyprus recorded a 4% of GDP budget surplus in the fourth quarter of 2025, maintaining one of the strongest fiscal positions in the European Union. Eurostat data show the country remained in surplus throughout the year, even as the EU as a whole registered a 3.2% deficit. The surplus was unchanged from Q4 2024, […]

23.04.2026 18:45

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Parliament accepts most foreclosure law referrals, rejects one

The House plenum on Thursday accepted four referrals made by the president, and rejected one, relating to laws passed previously concerning property foreclosures and the rights of debtors. The plenary was voting on the five items – a series of laws passed by parliament on April 6, which President Nikos Christodoulides later vetoed, referring them […]

23.04.2026 18:43

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Macron voices strong support, says “France loves Cyprus”

France “loves” Cyprus, the country’s president Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday, as he held a joint press conference with his Cypriot counterpart Nikos Christodoulides at the presidential palace in Nicosia ahead of the day’s European Council summit in Ayia Napa. “Mr President, it is for my delegation and for me a veritable joy to be […]

23.04.2026 18:23

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Keve chief hails Cyprus as a stable jurisdiction for global investors

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Thursday held its Private Clients in the Changing World Where East Meets West conference, bringing together leading professionals and experts in private wealth management from around the world. The event took place at the Four Seasons hotel in Limassol, attracting a global audience and positioning Cyprus […]

23.04.2026 18:09

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US reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug

The U.S. Department of Justice is reclassifying FDA-approved and state-licensed marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Thursday. The announcement does not legalize marijuana across the United States. In a post on X, Blanche said the Justice Department was “immediately rescheduling FDA-approved marijuana and state-licensed marijuana from Schedule I to […]

23.04.2026 17:31

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Parliament passes refugee law aligning Cyprus with EU migration pact

The House approved new refugee legislation on Thursday, establishing a revised legal framework for asylum procedures in line with the EU migration pact, with the law set to take force on June 12. The bill was passed with 35 votes in favour and 14 abstentions, introducing structural changes to how applications for international protection are […]

23.04.2026 17:30

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Cyprus’ youth talk money: what it feels like to be young in Cyprus

By Dimitriana Georgiou Every day I catch myself thinking about money! When I wake up, it’s the first thing on my mind. Before I sleep, it’s the last. I’m always trying to figure out how to have more – or how to spend less. This is what it feels like to be a young adult […]

23.04.2026 17:06

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Cyprus Airways restores key Israel link after safety review

Local airline Cyprus Airways on Thursday announced the resumption of daily flights between Larnaca and Tel Aviv, restoring a key air link between Cyprus and Israel. The airline confirmed that the route will operate on a daily basis, offering passengers “frequent and convenient travel options” between the two destinations. The move marks the return of […]

23.04.2026 17:04

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Ukraine: Kombos described the situation as highly complex and unclear

Cyprus’ foreign minister expressed hope that the European Union will reach a positive decision within hours on a new support loan for Ukraine. Speaking on arrival at the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg, Constantinos Kombos stressed the importance of maintaining European backing for Ukraine and strengthening measures against Russia through the bloc’s 20th sanctions […]

23.04.2026 17:00

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House blocks ‘zeroing’ of solar surpluses pending government decision

Surplus electricity generated by household solar panel systems will no longer be written off following a unanimous vote in parliament on Thursday. The decision partially accepts a referral by President Nikos Christodoulides concerning amendments to the law on promoting renewable energy sources, with MPs modifying provisions to address concerns over constitutionality and separation of powers. […]

23.04.2026 16:55

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Limassol tourism board highlights innovation in cultural heritage management

The Limassol regional tourism board (Etap) presented the pilot area of Apollo Hylates during its participation in the HERIT ADAPT Interreg EURO-Med project events held in Granada, Spain, bringing together partners and stakeholders from eight European countries. Etap Limassol took part in both an information day and the 7th technical meeting of the project, showcasing […]

23.04.2026 16:53

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‘Bringing Colour to Hope’: EKO Cyprus supports kids with cancer for 11th year running

EKO Cyprus Limited is running its “Bringing Colour to Hope” campaign for the 11th consecutive year, in support of the Elpida Foundation and children with cancer and leukaemia. The campaign was presented at a press conference held on April 23, 2026, at the premises of the Elpida Foundation, in the presence of Health Minister Neophytos […]

23.04.2026 16:52

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House rejects president’s referral on renewable energy law

Plenum on Thursday rejected a referral by President Nikos Christodoulides concerning legislation on renewable energy sources (RES), which includes a ban on installations on fertile agricultural land. The vote saw 15 MPs in favour of accepting the referral and 26 against. The referral concerned a provision prohibiting RES projects on fertile or irrigated land, land […]

23.04.2026 16:45

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Cyprus ‘worked tirelessly’ to ensure release of €90bn Ukraine loan

Cyprus “worked tirelessly” to ensure the release of €90 billion worth of European Union loans to Ukraine, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Thursday after the Council of the EU approved all the remaining legislation to allow for the funds’ disbursement. “Today, the council approved the final element needed to allow for the disbursement of […]

23.04.2026 16:31

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King on US mission to bolster UK’s special relationship with royalist Trump

Britain’s King Charles heads to the United States next week for the most high-profile trip of his reign so far, on a mission to shore up the future of the two allies’ “special relationship” which the Iran war has plunged to its lowest point in 70 years. The state visit marks the 250th anniversary of […]

23.04.2026 16:29

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Inaugural Open House Nicosia event held with great success

The inaugural Open House Nicosia event took place successfully in the capital over the weekend of April 18-19, 2026. Opening the doors of 39 buildings across Nicosia, with free guided tours by more than 155 volunteers, the public was given the opportunity to explore architecturally significant buildings in nine areas of the city, including the […]

23.04.2026 16:25

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Top 5 zip code to Lat Long APIs for location-based applications in 2026

Converting ZIP codes to latitude and longitude coordinates unlocks location functionality that ZIP code strings alone can’t support — distance calculations, radius searches, map markers, delivery zone validation, and geographic clustering all require coordinate pairs. The best zip code to lat long api providers return accurate centroid coordinates with fast response times and coverage that […]

23.04.2026 16:13

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Son of former Shah of Iran appeals to Western countries for support

The son of the former Shah appealed to Western countries to join the war against Iran and criticised the decision of the German government not to meet him during his visit to Berlin on Thursday. Reza Pahlavi, whose father was deposed in the revolution that brought Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini to power in 1979, accused Europe […]

23.04.2026 16:04

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Phanos N. Epiphaniou Group inaugurates new facilities in Strovolos

Marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s growth, Phanos N. Epiphaniou Ltd’s new Strovolos facilities on Meteoron Street were inaugurated successfully in the presence of the President of the House of Representatives, Annita Demetriou, as well as of MPs, local government representatives and many invited guests. The new premises accommodate the company’s Building Materials store […]

23.04.2026 15:40

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Macron arrives at presidential palace for talks with Christodoulides

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived at the presidential palace on Thursday afternoon to hold talks with his Cypriot counterpart Nikos Christodoulides. Macron’s arrival was somewhat delayed, with some surmising that the delay may have been caused by farmers demonstrating at the Rizoelia roundabout, which is one of the key junctions on the route between Larnaca […]

23.04.2026 15:33

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Defence minister confirms plans to upgrade key infrastructure

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Thursday underlined the importance of military readiness, modernisation and strategic alliances, confirming plans to upgrade key infrastructure during remarks marking the feast day of Saint George, patron of the army, at Frenaros. The defence minister said the Cyprus National Guard remains the “cornerstone of defence” and a decisive deterrent against […]

23.04.2026 15:30

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