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Heatwave founder ‘HIITs’ Manhattan ahead of Limassol fitness festival
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Heatwave founder ‘HIITs’ Manhattan ahead of Limassol fitness festival

On a warm Saturday in Manhattan’s Financial District, the energy of Cyprus’ most talked-about fitness festival met the fast-paced rhythm of New York City. Neolea x Heatwave: Sweat & Connect brought together movement, community and a shared appetite for high-performance living—right in the heart of FiDi. The event marked a special crossover moment, introducing the […]

17.04.2026 14:47
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Language training gains traction as Cyprus firms sharpen cross-border edge
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Language training gains traction as Cyprus firms sharpen cross-border edge

As Cyprus-based companies look to deepen ties with clients and partners abroad, corporate language training is becoming a more visible part of business strategy, particularly in sectors where international communication can directly affect sales, service and long-term growth. For many firms on the island, the issue is no longer whether English is enough, but whether […]

17.04.2026 14:30
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Turkey mulls stationing new commando brigade near Kyrenia
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Turkey mulls stationing new commando brigade near Kyrenia

The Turkish armed forces are mulling the prospect of stationing a new commando brigade in the mountains above Kyrenia, the Cyprus Mail understands. Turkish defence ministry spokesman rear admiral Zeki Akturk had confirmed on Thursday that “work has begun to increase the number of commando brigades” in operation in the Turkish armed forces. He said […]

17.04.2026 14:21
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Safe Bulkers expands board to 11 members to strengthen governance
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Safe Bulkers expands board to 11 members to strengthen governance

Safe Bulkers has expanded its board to 11 members from nine, appointing Jeffrey Bunzel and Vasilis Hajioannou with immediate effect, as the New York-listed dry bulk shipowner moves to strengthen both its governance structure and management continuity.  The company said the board approved the expansion following a recommendation from its corporate governance, nominating and compensation committee.  The move brings in capital markets expertise through Bunzel, while […]

17.04.2026 14:04
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Forest fires sparked by lightning brought under control
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Forest fires sparked by lightning brought under control

Two forest fires caused by lightning strikes were brought under full control on Friday shortly after breaking out, the forestry department said. In a statement, the department said the first fire erupted at around 10.25am in the Karvounas area. The fire was spotted by a passing citizen, while 13 forestry department personnel with two fire […]

17.04.2026 14:04
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First Foot‑and‑Mouth Case Found in Pig Farm as Infections Rise to 92
Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

First Foot‑and‑Mouth Case Found in Pig Farm as Infections Rise to 92

Authorities have confirmed the first case of foot‑and‑mouth disease in a pig farm, detected at a facility in Palaiometocho housing about 4,000 animals. Sotiria Georgiadou, a senior officer with the Veterinary Services, said investigators are examining how the virus reached the farm. The Veterinary Services also reported seven additional livestock units testing positive for the […]

17.04.2026 14:00
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Audiovisual experience and exhibition by Miss Funky Natty
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Audiovisual experience and exhibition by Miss Funky Natty

The Becoming is the title of the upcoming exhibition by independent lingerie brand and artist Miss Funky Natty, which opens this Sunday in Athienou. The creator returns to her home village to share her journey through her collections, in a curated space by creative director Andreas Kadis. The woman behind the brand, Natalia Pechlivani, presents […]

17.04.2026 13:54
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Euro area trade surplus halves as Cyprus records wider trade deficit
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Euro area trade surplus halves as Cyprus records wider trade deficit

Eurostat on Friday reported a decline in the euro area’s trade surplus for February, while earlier data released this month by Cyprus’ statistical service pointed to a widening trade deficit driven by a sharp drop in exports. The latest figures showed that the euro area trade surplus stood at €11.5 billion in February 2026, marking […]

17.04.2026 13:42
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Cyprus records one of the strongest labour markets in the EU
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Cyprus records one of the strongest labour markets in the EU

Cyprus recorded an employment rate of 81.3 per cent in 2025, placing it well above the EU average of 76.1 per cent, according to a report from Eurostat released on Friday. The figures highlight Cyprus’ strong labour market performance, with the country exceeding the bloc’s average at a time when employment across the European Union […]

17.04.2026 13:28
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Cyprus tourist arrivals plunge in March as regional tensions hit travel
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Cyprus tourist arrivals plunge in March as regional tensions hit travel

Tourist arrivals to Cyprus fell to 139,198 in March 2026, down 30.7 per cent from 200,736 in the same month last year, according to the state statistical service (Cystat). For the first three months of the year, arrivals totalled 407,339, compared with 446,596 in the corresponding period of 2025, marking a decline of 8.8 per […]

17.04.2026 13:10
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Hail, heavy rain and storms hit Cyprus
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Hail, heavy rain and storms hit Cyprus

Muddy rain, thunderstorms, hail and even power disruptions struck in various parts of the island on Friday as an unsettled weather passed across the island with conditions expected to persist through the weekend. Torrential rain was recorded in various parts of Cyprus, leading to water accumulation on roads. More specifically in the Zygi area, hail […]

17.04.2026 12:33
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Growing pet ownership in Cyprus highlights need for better nutrition and care standards
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Growing pet ownership in Cyprus highlights need for better nutrition and care standards

As pet ownership continues to rise across Cyprus, attention is increasingly turning not just to animal welfare, but to the quality of care pets receive at home — particularly when it comes to nutrition, preventive health and long-term wellbeing. Figures from local municipalities and animal welfare organisations have shown a steady increase in registered dogs […]

17.04.2026 12:28
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Cyprus firms urged to tap EU trade agreements
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Cyprus firms urged to tap EU trade agreements

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Friday released a statement highlighting the importance of the Cyprus Market Access Day (MAD) 2026 in strengthening the internationalisation of Cypriot enterprises and improving access to global markets. The chamber said the event underscored the need for practical support and targeted guidance to help businesses expand […]

17.04.2026 12:23
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Erhurman meets Azerbaijan president
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Erhurman meets Azerbaijan president

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Friday met Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the sidelines of the Antalya diplomacy forum. The meeting was also attended by Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Turkish Cypriot ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu. Neither Erhurman’s office, nor Aliyev’s office, made further comment about the meeting. Erhurman had met Turkish President […]

17.04.2026 12:19
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Cyprus Sets May 6 Nomination Day for May 24 Parliamentary, Local Elections
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Cyprus Sets May 6 Nomination Day for May 24 Parliamentary, Local Elections

Candidate submissions for Cyprus’ May 24 parliamentary elections have been set for May 6, authorities said. The date was agreed at a meeting between Interior Ministry Director General Elikkos Elia and representatives of political parties. Officials estimate about 1,200 polling stations will operate on election day, staffed by roughly 5,300 public employees and 1,200 police […]

17.04.2026 12:15
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Three arrests after 14g of heroin seized
Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Three arrests after 14g of heroin seized

Three people were arrested after 14g of heroin was seized, police announced on Friday. On Thursday, members of the anti-drug squad stopped a vehicle in Larnaca at around 3.30pm after receiving a tip off. The car was driven by a 26-year-old man with two passengers, aged 30 and 23. During a search of the car, […]

17.04.2026 12:09
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Foreign minister stresses need for full respect of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
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Foreign minister stresses need for full respect of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

The 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was welcomed on Friday by Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, who emphasised the necessity of full respect and implementation of the agreement. In a post on X, he said the deal was achieved through continued United States leadership and thanked all those involved in securing it. Kombos described the […]

17.04.2026 12:04
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Hybrids tighten lead in Cyprus as petrol car registrations fall
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Hybrids tighten lead in Cyprus as petrol car registrations fall

Hybrid cars made up more than half of Cyprus’ passenger saloon car market in the first quarter of 2026, tightening their lead as petrol cars continued to lose ground, while electric vehicles remained stuck below 5 per cent.   According to the Statistical Service’s January-March 2026 motor vehicle data (Cystat), hybrid saloon cars accounted for 50.3 per cent of registrations, up from 42.9 […]

17.04.2026 12:02
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Lawsuit filed against Messi after failing to play friendly in Miami
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Lawsuit filed against Messi after failing to play friendly in Miami

Lionel Messi is facing a lawsuit from a Miami-based event promoter that alleges the soccer star breached a contract by failing to play in an exhibition match last year, according to court records filed on March 31. VID Music Group last month filed claims of fraud and breach of contract against Messi and the Argentine […]

17.04.2026 11:54
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Drousiotis releases new audio file, says govt working to discredit him
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Drousiotis releases new audio file, says govt working to discredit him

Journalist Makarios Drousiotis on Friday released a new audio file related to the accusations he has levelled against former supreme court judge Michalakis Christodoulou and his associates regarding a litany of alleged crimes committed against a woman known as ‘Sandy’. The audio file, he said, constitutes a conversation held between ‘Sandy’ and journalist Stelios Orphanides […]

17.04.2026 11:41
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