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Lidl Food Academy filled with Easter flavours and smiles

With great success and a massive turnout of both young and old, the Lidl Cyprus Easter Open Day 2026 took place on Sunday, April 5th, at the Lidl Food Academy. The event, which was open to the general public with free admission, offered attendees a unique spring experience filled with flavors, creativity, music, and a […]

07.04.2026 16:28

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Hunters urge president to reconsider dog law

The Cyprus Hunting and Wildlife Conservation Federation on Tuesday expressed strong concern and dissatisfaction over the dog law passed by parliament on April 2. The federation called on President Nikos Christodoulides to refer the law back to the House for immediate reconsideration, urging MPs to address what it described as serious shortcomings and to engage […]

07.04.2026 16:27

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European Maritime Day event set for Limassol on May 21-22

Limassol will host this year’s European Maritime Day (EMD) on May 21 and 22, 2026, bringing together policymakers, businesses, researchers and other maritime stakeholders from across Europe for two days of talks, workshops and networking focused on maritime affairs and the sustainable blue economy.   The annual event is being organised by the European Commission, the Shipping Deputy Ministry and the Limassol municipality, […]

07.04.2026 16:20

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Farmers fear destruction, demand immediate solutions

Farmers on Tuesday called for immediate compensation and realistic solutions for replacing their livestock after over 30,000 animals have been lost to culling. Chairman of Panagrotiki farming union Christos Papapetrou said farmers were in a bad psychological state due to the uncertainty of ever recovering from the foot and mouth outbreak hanging over them and […]

07.04.2026 16:13

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Trump says ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ if Iran does not make a deal

ran showed no sign of accepting Donald Trump’s ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz by the end of Tuesday, and the U.S. president said “a whole civilization will die tonight” unless Tehran reached a last-minute deal. As the clock ticked down on Trump’s deadline, strikes on Iran intensified throughout the day, hitting railway and […]

07.04.2026 15:59

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Four years prison for man who stabbed colleague

A 31-year-old Cypriot citizen of Iraqi origin received a four-year prison sentence on Tuesday for stabbing his colleague. The man admitted to charges of causing grievous bodily harm and making threats. The attack occurred on August 14, 2025, after the victim, originally from Bulgaria, made a remark about work matters. The perpetrator stabbed the victim […]

07.04.2026 15:41

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Drousiotis submits dossier to police headquarters

Journalist and Volt candidate Makarios Drousiotis delivered a dossier of documents to investigators at police headquarters on Tuesday, stating that it contains extensive material linked to allegations he has raised in recent days. Arriving shortly after 2pm, Drousiotis, brandishing the dossier, assured that the file “includes all the information,” adding that the volumous file contains […]

07.04.2026 15:34

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Alcohol, drugs cause of 24% of fatal traffic accidents

Alcohol and drugs are responsible for around 24 per cent of fatal car accidents in Cyprus, while mobile phone use behind the wheel increases the risk of a crash fourfold, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Harm Reduction Conference 2026: Shaping a Safer Tomorrow Through Innovation in Nicosia, Vafeades said road […]

07.04.2026 15:28

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Akel leader says ‘things must move forward’ on Cyprus problem

Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou on Tuesday said “things must move forward” on the Cyprus problem after Monday’s meeting of President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman ended without substantial progress. “Things must move forward. Akel’s position is well known that, while preserving the negotiated convergences, we must continue further to cover the distance […]

07.04.2026 15:14

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Cyprus airport traffic tumbles in March as Iran war hits

Airport operator Hermes Airports on Tuesday reported a 15.3 per cent decline in air passenger traffic at Cyprus airports, reflecting the impact of the Middle East crisis on tourism flows. According to the company, passenger traffic fell to 599,218 travellers in March 2026, compared with 707,204 in March 2025. The sharp drop marks a reversal […]

07.04.2026 15:03

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Larnaca EOA bills payable at post offices under new agreement

Larnaca EOA bills are now payable at post offices under a new agreement. The service began on March 26 and allows customers to settle bills at 51 post offices across the country, including 11 in the Larnaca district. Payments may be made in cash or by card. The agreement was signed by postal services deputy […]

07.04.2026 15:00

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Flamingos dying of lead poisoning as ‘state turns blind eye’

Flamingos arrive in Cyprus in November and leave by the end of February, with their pink colour and height reaching 1.45m making them a popular sight at Cyprus’ wetlands, however in the past 25 years 169 of these majestic birds have suffered lead poisoning as the state has failed to protect them, BirdLife Cyprus said […]

07.04.2026 14:59

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Asset recovery a ‘priority’ for Cyprus authorities

The recovery of assets derived from illegal activities remains a key priority for Cyprus authorities, deputy Attorney-General Savvas Angelides said on Tuesday. Addressing a three-day training symposium organised by the Law Office in Limassol, Angelides stressed that tackling crime goes beyond punishing unlawful acts and extends to depriving offenders of their illicit gains. Confiscating illegal […]

07.04.2026 14:48

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Silicon Valley firm Plug and Play launches innovation hub in Cyprus

Cyprus on Tuesday launched the Plug and Play Cyprus Innovation Centre, bringing the Silicon Valley-based innovation platform to the island as part of a broader strategy to reposition the country as a regional hub for technology, investment and entrepreneurship. The launch, held at the presidential palace in Nicosia, marks Cyprus’ entry into a global network spanning […]

07.04.2026 14:47

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Cyprus house prices rise 6 per cent in final quarter of 2025

Cyprus’ house prices rose at a faster annual pace in the fourth quarter of 2025, although they were flat compared with the previous quarter, preliminary figures from the state statistical service (Cystat) showed on Tuesday. The House Price Index stood at 152.91 points in the final three months of 2025, unchanged from the third quarter and up 6 per cent from […]

07.04.2026 14:41

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Clerides ‘fears for his own life’, distances himself from client ‘Sandy’

Lawyer Nikos Clerides expressed serious concerns regarding the handling of the investigation into allegations made by his client ‘Sandy’, claiming pressure, collusion and institutional interference are undermining the integrity of the process. Speaking to the CyprusNewsAgency on Tuesday, he called for an independent international inquiry, saying he does not trust local authorities and fears for […]

07.04.2026 14:29

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World is lining up for Russian energy, the Kremlin says

The Kremlin said on Tuesday there were a huge number of requests for Russian energy from a range of different places amid a grave global energy crisis that was shaking the foundations of the oil and gas markets. The U.S. and Israeli war against Iran has triggered an energy crisis for the global economy by […]

07.04.2026 14:08

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Greek deputy minister files legal action over Drousiotis allegations

Greek deputy minister to the PM Giorgos Mylonakis filed a complaint before the Supreme Court prosecutor in Greece on Tuesday against publications linking him to the allegations of Makarios Drousiotis, which he decried as “fabricated and defamatory”. The action follows a report published on Sunday by the Greek news outlet Documento, which included alleged text […]

07.04.2026 14:07

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Australia’s most decorated soldier charged with war crimes

Australia’s most decorated soldier was arrested on Tuesday and charged with five counts of war crimes relating to the killing of unarmed civilians while on deployment in Afghanistan. Police said a 47-year-old former Australian Defence Force member had been arrested at Sydney Airport. Court records named the man as Ben Roberts-Smith. He was charged with […]

07.04.2026 14:04

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Western banks and tech firms in Saudi capital shift to remote work

Some Western and Saudi firms in Riyadh have extended work-from-home advisories this week, five people familiar with the matter ​said, amid concern over a looming US-imposed deadline for Iran ‌to open the Strait of Hormuz or face “hell”. In Gulf states, which have borne the brunt of Iran’s attacks since the war began on February […]

07.04.2026 13:52

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Middle East war prompts UK to cap student loan rates to shield graduates

Britain said on Tuesday it would cap interest rates on millions of student loans at 6 per cent from September 2026, saying conflict ​in the Middle East risked pushing up inflation and sharply increasing borrowing costs ‌for graduates. The student loan system in England and Wales has drawn criticism and Prime Minister Keir Starmer said […]

07.04.2026 13:50

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Cyprus building permits reach 8,159 in milestone year for construction sector

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Tuesday reported a 19.5 per cent increase in building permits issued during the period January to December 2025. For the month of December 2025 alone, the number of building permits authorised stood at 819, with the total value of these specific permits reaching €415.4 million. The total area covered […]

07.04.2026 13:21

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Iran has attacked Saudi petrochemical complex in Jubail

Iran on Tuesday attacked a petrochemical complex in Saudi Arabia’s Jubail industrial city, located in the Eastern province, Iran’s semi-official ‌Fars news agency said. The Saudi government communications office, state oil giant Aramco and its petrochemicals subsidiary SABIC did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

07.04.2026 13:17

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Gesy system barcode prescription pickup improves privacy

Beneficiaries of Cyprus’ national health system, Gesy, can now collect prescriptions from pharmacies using a digital barcode, eliminating the need to verbally provide personal details. The barcode is issued electronically through the beneficiaries’ online portal and can be displayed on a mobile phone, tablet or similar device. The system, which was introduced last month, means […]

07.04.2026 13:15

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