Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Papadakis denies allegations, withdraws from parliamentary race

Former MEP Demetris Papadakis rejected on Wednesday what he termed as “fabricated allegations” made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis, describing them as false, politically motivated and based on fabricated evidence. He was speaking at a press conference following the findings of a forensic expert he had himself appointed. He also confirmed he would not contest the […]

08.04.2026 12:46

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Former Turkish defence minister threatens Greek Cypriots with ‘last Easter’

Turkish parliamentary defence committee chairman Hulusi Akar on Wednesday threatened Greek Cypriots that the coming Easter may be their last in a post on social media. “In the homeland of the Turkish Cypriots, those dreaming of Easter… This will be your last Easter,” he wrote, with the post accompanied by a map of Cyprus with […]

08.04.2026 12:29

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Self-employed workers in Cyprus gain access to subsidised training schemes

The Labour Ministry has announced that self-employed workers in Cyprus have been granted access to subsidised training programmes offered by the Human Resource Development Authority (Anad). This access is provided on a basis equivalent to that already applicable to employed individuals, the ministry explained. The expansion forms part of a broader policy aimed at promoting […]

08.04.2026 12:26

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How to enjoy Easter chocolate without wrecking your sleep

By Charlotte Gupta But if you’ve been finding it harder to sleep recently, late-night Easter eggs could be part of the problem. That’s because some chocolate ingredients, including caffeine and sugar, may be sneakily impacting your sleep. But if you love chocolate, you don’t have to give it up completely. Instead, here are some science-backed tips for enjoying it without sacrificing your sleep. The science […]

08.04.2026 12:00

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Shifting fish stocks threaten Mediterranean livelihoods, says Kadis

European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis used the climate conference in Nicosia on Wednesday to warn that the climate crisis is also “an ocean crisis”. Kadis warned that “the Eastern Mediterranean, where communities have long depended on the sea, is already facing the consequences of warming waters, shifting fish stocks and growing pressure […]

08.04.2026 11:58

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Cyprus calls for regional climate unity at international Nicosia summit

Cyprus used an international climate conference in Nicosia on Wednesday to call for stronger regional and international cooperation on climate change, with President Nikos Christodoulides saying the region must work together to turn the crisis into an opportunity to build more resilient economies, sustainable societies and a safer future for all. The conference, titled Climate […]

08.04.2026 11:53

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Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, PM says

Greece will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 from January 1, 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday, citing rising anxiety, sleep problems and the addictive design of online platforms. In a video message addressed to young people, Mitsotakis said children spending long hours in front of screens […]

08.04.2026 11:48

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Tototheo backs launch of Cyprus startup accelerator

Maritime technology firm Tototheo Global on Wednesday announced its participation as a corporate anchor in a new initiative led by Plug and Play Tech Centre, marking the launch of the first international startup accelerator in Cyprus. The initiative is considered of strategic importance for Cyprus’ future in technology and business growth, aiming to establish an […]

08.04.2026 11:46

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Amphetamine and methamphetamine use rises sharply in several Cyprus cities, wastewater study shows

Use of amphetamines and methamphetamines rose sharply in several Cyprus cities in 2025, according to a wastewater analysis by the SCORE network in cooperation with the European Union Drugs Agency. The study examined wastewater from 115 cities in 25 countries to track consumption of illicit substances. Cyprus’ National Addictions Authority and the University of Cyprus […]

08.04.2026 11:45

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Absence of Woods and Mickelson from Masters felt around Augusta

For three decades at the Masters, the roars that echoed loudest off the towering pines at Augusta National belonged to two men. This week, for the first time since 1994, neither Tiger Woods nor Phil Mickelson will be there to summon them – and golf is quietly reckoning with what that means. It is a […]

08.04.2026 11:45

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Isak travels with Liverpool to PSG but will not start, says Slot

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak travelled with the squad for Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final first-leg trip to Paris St Germain, but the club’s British record signing will not start against the European champions, manager Arne Slot said on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Sweden international returned to full team training last week following a prolonged absence with a […]

08.04.2026 11:38

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus regulator warns investors against five unauthorised investment websites

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday issued a warning to investors regarding unauthorised investment websites operating without the required licence. The regulator stated that the websites in question do not belong to any entity authorised to provide investment services or perform investment activities. The websites identified by CySEC include titanledger.io, connectfinancials.com, meridian-experts.com, […]

08.04.2026 11:24

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Management of Starbucks stores in Greece and Cyprus shifts to new owner

The Alshaya Group has acquired the operating rights for Starbucks stores in Greece and Cyprus, taking over as the new exclusive owner and manager of the business from the Marinopoulos family. The move brings 30 stores in Greece and 18 in Cyprus under Alshaya’s management, with the network employing around 500 people across the two […]

08.04.2026 11:19

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More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron said about 15 countries were planning to facilitate the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil supply usually flows, after a ceasefire between the United States and Iran was announced. “About 15 countries are currently mobilised and are participating in the planning, […]

08.04.2026 11:09

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Teenage boy found holding knife near fire, parent called to take him home

A 13-year-old boy was found holding a knife at the scene of a fire which was set in the Paphos district, the police said on Wednesday. The boy was found amid island-wide operations carried out by the police with the aim of curbing the use of firecrackers, fireworks, and the setting of bonfires, known as […]

08.04.2026 11:07

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Spotlight on AI: robust interest, targeted interventions at Politeia event

Politeia Centre for Socio-Political Thinking held an event that drew a robust turnout and high level of engagement, spotlighting artificial intelligence’s pivotal role in national security and strategic planning. The event took place at Artos House in Nicosia, which drew a diverse audience, that included prominent diplomatic missions and embassy representatives, highlighted the topic’s international […]

08.04.2026 11:03

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Invest Cyprus CEO calls Plug and Play launch move of strategic importance

Invest Cyprus has welcomed the official launch of the Plug and Play Tech Centre in Cyprus, describing it as a development that opens a new chapter for the country’s innovation ecosystem and further reinforces its strategic direction towards high-value international partnerships. The official launch of Plug and Play’s operations in Cyprus took place this week, […]

08.04.2026 11:01

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Seven arrested in nationwide police operations

Seven people were arrested during coordinated police operations carried out across Cyprus on Tuesday night. The arrests relate to offences including stabbing, drink-driving, failure to appear in court and living in Cyprus without the requisite residence documents. Traffic police stopped and inspected 783 drivers and passengers, while also searching 32 homes. Exactly 122 drivers were […]

08.04.2026 10:57

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Christodoulides welcomes Iran war ceasefire

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday said he welcomes the two-week conditional ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump, which will bring a temporary two-week halt to the country’s ongoing war with Iran. “I really want to express the hope that all of this is confirmed. De-escalation is the main goal,” he said upon his arrival […]

08.04.2026 10:54

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Prestigious Fetisov Journalism Awards to take place in Cyprus on April 22

This year, all roads lead to Limassol, where the seventh annual Fetisov Journalism Awards will take place, an event widely recognised among the most prestigious journalism awards worldwide, with winners representing leading international media outlets such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, the BBC, The Guardian, Der Spiegel, The Economist and top digital […]

08.04.2026 10:53

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

CySKILLS-AI project will aim to align education with future job market

Artemis Intelligence (M.G. Artemis Industries) and the CYENS Centre of Excellence officially launched CySKILLS–AI (Cyprus Skills-Knowledge Intelligence Learning and Labour System powered by AI), a three-year research and innovation project funded by the Republic of Cyprus through the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) under the “AI in Government” programme (Grant Agreement No: AI IN GOV’T/0725 […]

08.04.2026 10:43

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Hezbollah pauses attacks under US-Iran ceasefire, sources close to group say

Lebanon’s Hezbollah halted fire on northern Israel and on Israeli troops in Lebanon in the early hours of Wednesday as part of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire announced earlier, three Lebanese sources close to the group told Reuters. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a key intermediary in ceasefire talks, said the two-week ceasefire would include Lebanon, where […]

08.04.2026 10:43

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Erhurman vetoes plans for Karpasia development

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman has vetoed plans for forest land in the Karpas peninsula to be developed by Turkey’s Istanbul Technical University, sending the plans back to the Turkish Cypriot legislature for reconsideration. The plans had been passed by the legislature last month, with the ruling coalition at the time remaining coy regarding what […]

08.04.2026 10:20

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Lemesos 2030: three years of work, one report for city

Lemesos 2030 is resuming public communications this week as its comprehensive bid report was formally presented to the Municipal Council of Lemesos on Thursday, April 2, 2025. The report documents three years of cultural planning, community engagement and artistic development projects in Limassol. The European Capital of Culture (ECoC) title was awarded to Larnaka 2030, […]

08.04.2026 10:19

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