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Yellow weather warning issued as dust and thunderstorms move across Cyprus

A yellow weather warning for isolated thunderstorms has been issued for Cyprus, with conditions expected to deteriorate on Saturday. According to a statement issued by the met office on Friday, the warning will be in force from 6.00am to 18.00pm, with forecasters stating that isolated strong storms are expected to affect the island initially in […]

17.04.2026 19:05

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Among Donors Backing EU Effort to Address Sudan Humanitarian Crisis

Cyprus is among the countries contributing financially to address the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, as part of a wider European mobilization exceeding €811 million. During the third International Conference on Sudan in Berlin, the European Union and its member states — along with international partners including the United States, the United Kingdom and the African […]

17.04.2026 18:45

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Ertugruloglu: Cyprus has long been part of Israel’s ‘promised land’

Turkish Cypriot ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu on Friday said that Cyprus “has long been part of the ‘promised land’ concept” for Israel, and that “this is why relations between Israel and the Greek Cypriot administration have become increasingly close”. “Israel, together with southern Cyprus, shares the approach of ‘liberating Cyprus from Turkey’,” he said during […]

17.04.2026 18:37

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Greece and Cyprus advance Leopard tank transfer to bolster national guard

Greece and Cyprus are advancing discussions over the transfer of Leopard 1A5 battle tanks to the national guard, with consultations ongoing and key details still under negotiation. According to Greek defence outlet Ta Nea, Athens and Nicosia are nearing an agreement on supplying a significant number of German-made tanks from Greek army stocks, in what […]

17.04.2026 18:20

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Rare Cypriot fat-tailed sheep breed faces culling risk amid FMD outbreak

A rare indigenous Cypriot sheep breed is at risk of being wiped out after antibodies for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) were detected in a flock in Dromolaxia, raising fears that hundreds of animals may be culled under current disease control measures. In emotional remarks to Cyprus Mail, breeder Constantinos Mouskou said he fears his flock of […]

17.04.2026 18:16

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Yermasoyia building evacuation order issued

A residential building in the Yermasoyia area of Limassol is scheduled to be evacuated due to security concerns, local media reported on Friday. According to Phileleftheros, the apartment complex in question is part of 780 buildings in Limassol that have been deemed dangerous by the Limassol district government (EOA), with 80 reportedly on the verge […]

17.04.2026 17:27

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Aykut transferred to Israel to serve out remaining sentence over property usurpation case

Convicted Israeli businessman Simon Aykut has been transferred to Israel to serve the remainder of his prison sentence, following a formal request under an agreement governing the transfer of prisoners to their country of origin. Aykut, who was sentenced to five years in prison for the usurpation of Greek Cypriot property in the north, arrived […]

17.04.2026 17:14

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Leaders of Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria invited to Cyprus next week

The leaders of Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria have all been invited to attend next week’s European Council summit in Cyprus, European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna said on Friday. She told a press conference that those of the four – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Jordanian King Abdullah II, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, and […]

17.04.2026 17:02

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Tourism Drops 30% in March Amid Middle East Conflict

Tourist arrivals to Cyprus fell by 30% in March because of the war in the Middle East, the vice president of the Cyprus Travel Agents Association has said. Christos Christou told a news conference in Nicosia, held as part of the TRAVEL EXPO CYPRUS 2026 event, that arrivals also show a sharp decline in the […]

17.04.2026 17:00

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Dust pollution a risk to public health, says pulmonologist

Dust pollution in Cyprus is a public health hazard requiring legislative action, according to pulmonologist Dr Haris Armeftis, who warned that rising concentrations are increasingly affecting both vulnerable groups and the wider population. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency on Friday, Armeftis explained that “the perception that dust is an innocent phenomenon is incorrect, because […]

17.04.2026 16:58

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CBC issues commemorative €2 coin for Cyprus’ EU presidency

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday announced the issuance of a €2 commemorative coin marking the Republic of Cyprus’ assumption of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the first half of 2026. The national side of the coin features the official logo of the presidency, which is inspired by […]

17.04.2026 16:34

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Culling underway at Palaiometocho pig unit after FMD outbreak

Culling of pigs has begun at the first pig unit confirmed to be infected with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the Palaiometocho area, Veterinary Services spokeswoman Sotiria Georgiadou said on Friday, stressing the critical importance of strict adherence to restriction measures as the virus spreads more aggressively among pigs. Referring specifically to the affected pig unit […]

17.04.2026 16:06

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Demetra Holdings completes 6,400 share buyback

Demetra Holdings Plc on Friday announced that it completed a share buyback on April 16, acquiring 6,400 of its own shares during the daily session. The transaction was carried out by Demetra Holdings Plc in line with Cyprus Stock Exchange regulations and relevant Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) circulars governing such corporate actions. The […]

17.04.2026 16:05

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Petrolina board to review financial results and dividend

Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd on Friday announced that its board of directors will convene on April 29, 2026, to review financial results and consider a potential dividend. The meeting will take place at 11.00 in the morning at the company’s offices located at 1 Kilkis Street in Larnaca. During the session, the board is expected […]

17.04.2026 16:01

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A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage

Pope Leo has debuted a new, forceful speaking style on his four-nation Africa tour this week, issuing sharp denunciations of war and inequality that have sparked repeated attacks on the pontiff from U.S. President Donald Trump. The change in rhetoric reflects Leo’s growing concern with the direction of global leadership, experts said, after he maintained […]

17.04.2026 16:00

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Cyprus Stock Exchange extends trading suspension for four companies

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced that it will extend the suspension of trading for four companies listed on the Emerging Companies Market starting from April 20, 2026. This decision affects Rianeson Investments Plc, G.A.P. Vassilopoulos Public Ltd, A.J. Green Shell Plc, and K. Kouimtzis S.A. The move was reached pursuant to Article 183 […]

17.04.2026 15:51

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Cyprus fuel prices among Europe’s lowest, official says

Fuel prices in Cyprus remain among the lowest in Europe, consumer protection service director Constantinos Karagiorgis said on Friday. “We are monitoring refinery prices and the shipments arriving in Cyprus. If we see that market prices are unjustified, we will intervene,” he said. He added that if any unjustified price increases are detected, the consumer […]

17.04.2026 15:44

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Strovolos municipality warns over illegal campaign advertising

The municipality of Strovolos warned parliamentary candidates and property owners on Friday about the illegal placement of election banners and advertising structures within its boundaries ahead of the parliamentary elections. The municipality said that candidates have placed banners on building facades, fences, poles and other locations without the required permits. “All billboards and advertising materials […]

17.04.2026 15:32

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Cap St Georges closing ceremony concludes thrilling 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament

The FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 came to an end with a spectacular and emotional closing ceremony held in the unique setting of Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, at Cape St George in Peyia, Paphos. This is the most important and decisive event on the path to the World Chess Championship, determining the challengers for […]

17.04.2026 15:32

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

EU Body Backs Cyprus Proposal for European Clinical Excellence Center

Cyprus’ Health Ministry has hailed as a significant achievement the unanimous approval of its proposal to create a “European Center of Clinical Excellence” by the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels. The proposal was submitted by Health Minister Neofytos Charalambides as part of the priorities of Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of the European […]

17.04.2026 15:30

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European menswear shifts as consumers move toward conscious choices

Research across Europe suggests consumers are increasingly rethinking their relationship with clothing, with a gradual shift away from fast fashion toward more conscious purchasing habits. What was once a market driven by rapid turnover and low-cost trends is gradually evolving into one where quality, sustainability and longevity play a more prominent role. Industry analyses from […]

17.04.2026 15:30

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Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says

An average of at least 47 women and girls were killed each day during the war in Gaza, according to figures published by U.N. Women on Friday, and the agency warned that deaths have continued six months into a fragile ceasefire. More than 38,000 women and girls were killed in Gaza between October 2023 and […]

17.04.2026 15:08

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Vafeades calls for more EU funding for transport in remote regions

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades on Friday called on the European Union to provide more funding for transport systems in remote areas of Europe, while addressing the day’s trans-European transport conference in Limassol. He said that the day’s conference would focus on how “we can ensure that transport systems serve all member states equitably”. “This should […]

17.04.2026 15:04

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Cyprus non-performing loan ratio steady at 1.6 per cent in January

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday announced that the non-performing loans ratio of the Cypriot banking sector remained unchanged at 1.6 per cent as of January 31, 2026. The figure was unchanged compared with the end of December 2025, based on the methodology applied in the European Banking Authority risk dashboard, which includes […]

17.04.2026 14:52

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