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Generative AI leads surge in regional tech spending

Asia-Pacific AI spending set to reach $370bn by 2029 International Data Corporation (IDC) projected that artificial intelligence and generative AI spending in Asia-Pacific will rise from 73 billion dollars in 2024 to 370 billion dollars by 2029, marking a fivefold increase driven by rapid enterprise adoption. The report highlights a compound annual growth rate of […]

23.04.2026 06:30

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Cyprus showcases products at leading Asia food expo

Cyprus successfully concluded its participation in the Foodex Japan 2026 exhibition, held from March 10 to March 13, 2026 at the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition centre in Japan. According to an announcement released on Wednesday by Trade Ministry, the country’s presence at the event “provided valuable insights for shaping its future strategy in the Japanese […]

23.04.2026 06:00

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Environmental organisations concerned over ministry’s Akamas response

Three environmental organisations on Wednesday accused the government of sidestepping legally binding conditions for the protection of the Akamas peninsula, warning that planned works on a key road risk further environmental damage. In a joint statement, Terra Cypria, BirdLife Cyprus and the Cyprus Federation of Environmental Organisations said the agriculture ministry was effectively delaying the […]

23.04.2026 04:25

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Our View: Even the archbishop doesn’t approve of his name-day school holiday

Today schools in Cyprus will be closed because it is Saint George’s day. April 23 was never a school holiday in the past but became one in 2023 when a Georgios became archbishop. For 45 years before then, Saint Chrysostomos day on November 13, was a school holiday because there were two archbishops with the […]

23.04.2026 04:20

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Moroccans protest as country refuses to recognise degrees awarded in northern Cyprus

Moroccan nationals who studied at universities in northern Cyprus staged a protest outside the country’s parliament in Rabat on Wednesday over the Moroccan government’s decision to cease its recognition of degrees awarded in the island’s northern third. Historically, the Moroccan authorities had accepted that degrees issued in northern Cyprus were equivalent to those issued in […]

22.04.2026 22:36

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Iran ‘strongly rejects’ allegations of smuggling explosive drones to Cyprus

The Iranian embassy in Nicosia on Wednesday denied allegations levelled at the Iranian government by the State of Israel that it had aided the smuggling of explosive drones to Cyprus. It said it “strongly rejects the recent allegations”, which appeared in a joint announcement issued by Mossad, the Israel defence forces, and the Israel securities […]

22.04.2026 21:50

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Annan plan rejection ‘a serious loss for the entire island’, Erhurman says

The rejection of the Annan plan to reunify Cyprus by the Greek Cypriot electorate in a referendum in 2004 constituted “a serious loss for the entire island”, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Wednesday. “The referendum process on April 24, 2004 was a great opportunity for a solution. 2004 was poised to be a […]

22.04.2026 20:59

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Christodoulides pleased as Montenegro moves a step closer to EU membership

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday expressed his delight at the European Union’s 27 member states agreeing to establish an ad hoc working party to draft an accession treaty for Montenegro, bringing the western Balkan nation a significant step closer to membership of the bloc. He described the move as “a strong signal of momentum in […]

22.04.2026 20:49

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Cyprus records highest share of migrants relative to population in EU

Approximately five per cent of Cyprus population are refugees, ranking the island first among the three countries recording the highest share of immigrants in the European Union, a report by the Rockwool Foundation (RF) found on Wednesday. “The EU is home to a record number of foreign-born residents, reaching approximately 64 million in 2025,” the […]

22.04.2026 20:06

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Chelsea sack Rosenior amid worst scoring drought in 114 years

Chelsea sacked manager Liam Rosenior on Wednesday following a catastrophic run of form that has left the London club’s Champions League hopes hanging by a thread while they also endured their worst goalscoring drought in over a century. Rosenior lasted less than four months in the role after his January appointment following Enzo Maresca’s departure, […]

22.04.2026 19:37

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The Allure of the Visible: new painting exhibition

Gloria Gallery presents the new solo painting exhibition of the distinguished Cypriot artist Silia Philippou, titled The Allure of the Visible, opening on Friday at 7pm. Inaugurating the exhibition is Greek ambassador Konstantinos Kollias. This exhibition forms part of the artist’s long-standing and consistent artistic trajectory. Based in Athens, where she lives and works, Silia […]

22.04.2026 19:14

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Tour operator TUI cuts profit outlook as airlines juggle jet fuel hit

Europe’s largest tour operator TUI cut its underlying operating profit forecast and suspended its revenue guidance, citing uncertainty caused by the Iran war, prompting its shares to fall by 2.6% on Wednesday. TUI, which operates its own fleet of aircraft and is exposed to travel disruptions and tight jet fuel supplies, joined airlines from easyJet […]

22.04.2026 19:08

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Greek parliament lifts 13 lawmakers’ immunity to allow EU probe over farm aid fraud

The Greek parliament voted on Wednesday to lift the immunity of 13 lawmakers implicated in a growing scandal over alleged fraud related to European Union farm subsidies which has shaken the centre-right government. Last year, European prosecutors charged dozens of Greek stockbreeders with faking ownership of pastureland to claim millions of euros in EU subsidies, […]

22.04.2026 19:04

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World Cup last-minute ticket sales phase re-opens 50 days from kick-off

With 50 days remaining until the start of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA’s last-minute sales phase re-opens on Wednesday with tickets for all 104 matches available on a first-come, first-served basis. FIFA says more than five million tickets have already been sold, out of an expected total of just over six million for the tournament […]

22.04.2026 19:03

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Next leaders’ meeting to be organised ‘in near future’

The next meeting of Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman and President Nikos Christodoulides will be organised “in the near future”, according to reports on Wednesday. According to the Cyprus News Agency, Erhurman’s undersecretary Mehmet Dana and Greek Cypriot chief negotiator Menelaos Menelaou met on Wednesday and held an “exchange of views … in the context […]

22.04.2026 18:53

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Attacks in south Lebanon strain ceasefire on eve of Washington talks

An Israeli strike killed two people in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, Lebanon’s state news agency reported, and Hezbollah said it launched an attack drone at Israeli forces in the south, further straining a ceasefire between the Iran-backed group and Israel. On the eve of talks in Washington between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors, Lebanese President Joseph […]

22.04.2026 18:09

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Turkey at centre of EU war of words

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday accused former European Council president Charles Michel of “double standards”, after Michel had censured European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen for controversial comments she had made earlier in the week about Turkey’s relations with Europe. “Dear Charles, since you are talking about double standards, let me remind you that […]

22.04.2026 18:07

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Etek backs digital register plan for dangerous buildings

The scientific and technical chamber (Etek) announced on Wednesday that it is prepared to assist local government organisations (EOAs) in managing unsafe buildings and enhancing public safety. Etek said it can contribute technical expertise through its members, particularly in building inspections and structural assessments, to speed up the identification of risks and the removal of […]

22.04.2026 17:42

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German voice heard in ‘Sandy’ clip originated from old documentary

An excerpt from a German television show was heard in the background of an audio recording of ‘Sandy’, the woman at the centre of allegations made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis against a number of high-profile figures. Drousiotis had produced the recording last week, with ‘Sandy’ talking over the German voice. News website Alpha reported on Wednesday […]

22.04.2026 17:32

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Nicosia conference to focus on strategic cooperation and innovation

The Euro-Mediterranean CSO Conference 2026 will take place at the University of Nicosia on April 23-24, bringing together civil society organisations, European Union bodies, academics, international organisations and young people. The conference is positioned as a significant international forum, aiming to strengthen participation and the role of civil society in addressing complex social, economic and […]

22.04.2026 17:28

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Cypriot film ‘Sofoklis’ to premiere online on checkpoint anniversary

An independent Cypriot film exploring memory, division and return will premiere online on April 23, marking the anniversary of the opening of crossing points in 2003. Sofoklis, written, directed and scored by Evren Maner, follows an elderly man returning to his village after decades of separation. The story focuses on confronting the past rather than […]

22.04.2026 17:04

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Cyprus explores maritime-aviation synergy to boost transport safety

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis on Wednesday held a meeting with representatives of the Flight Safety Foundation, underscoring Cyprus’ efforts to forge closer links between the maritime and aviation sectors. According to an official update by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping, discussions focused on transport safety, sector competitiveness and workforce training. During the meeting, Hadjimanolis was briefed […]

22.04.2026 17:03

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Police announce drone ban and Navtex during EU summit

Police on Wednesday announced heightened security measures ahead of the informal meeting of EU heads of state, taking place on April 23 and 24, 2026, under Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of the European Union. For security reasons, the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, in coordination with police, has issued a Navtex (NW 120/26), establishing a […]

22.04.2026 16:53

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State services on alert ‘throughout summer’ to combat wildfires

All the competent state services will be on alert “throughout the summer” to prevent and combat wildfires, fire brigade chief Nikos Longinos said on Wednesday during a visit to inspect firefighting aircraft which are stationed at Paphos airport. He said that at present, a total of 10 firefighting aircraft are on the island, with eight […]

22.04.2026 16:22

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