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Today’s weather: Dust remains, snow possible in Troodos

Heightened levels of dust will remain in the air throughout Saturday, though dust levels are expected to gradually recede during the afternoon and evening. Meanwhile, snow may fall in the Troodos mountains, while clouds and rain are expected in lower ground. Temperatures are expected to rise to 20 degrees Celsius inland and on the coasts […]

04.04.2026 10:34

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Manga giant’s films brought to life

The enchanting melodies and visuals of the world of the Japanese animator and filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki will come to life next week in three concerts across Cyprus. The chamber orchestra The Symphonians presents the concert series Music of Miyazaki World in Nicosia, Limassol and Paphos. Thrilling tracks and compositions from Miyazaki’s legendary animated films with […]

04.04.2026 10:00

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Cyprus Confirms Interest in Acquiring ‘Centaur’ Anti‑Drone System

Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas has confirmed Cyprus’ interest in acquiring the Greek‑made “Centaur” anti‑drone system, saying he is in coordination with his Greek counterpart, Nikos Dendias. Palmas said the government is initially examining the purchase of four systems, either through the European Union’s SAFE regulation or via direct procurement, depending on production timelines. He also […]

04.04.2026 09:33

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Downed planes spell new peril for Trump as Tehran hunts missing US pilot

Iran’s forces were hunting on Saturday for a missing U.S. pilot from one of two warplanes downed over Iran and the Gulf, officials from both sides said, while two airmen were rescued. The incidents show the risks still facing U.S. and Israeli aircraft over Iran as the war entered its sixth week, despite assertions by […]

04.04.2026 09:30

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Cyprus Business Now: hotel support measures, economic slowdown, natural gas

Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas on Friday presented the government’s support plan for the hotel industry, following a morning meeting with hotel associations and trade unions, as authorities moved to cushion the sector from the economic fallout of the Middle East crisis. The special support plan applies to all hotels and tourist accommodation operating between April […]

04.04.2026 09:02

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Labor Ministry Announces Employment Support Plan for Hotel Sector

The Labor Ministry has announced a special employment‑support plan for the hotel sector. The plan will cover all hotels and hotel accommodations that operated between April 1 and April 30 of this year. That includes units that remained open through the winter season as well as additional properties that will reopen no later than April […]

04.04.2026 08:32

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Italy says EU must consider easing budget rules if energy costs keep rising

The European Union will inevitably consider easing its ‌budget deficit rules if the US-Israeli war against Iran continues to drive up energy costs for families and businesses, Italy’s economy minister has said. Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti also told reporters in Rome that the cabinet had approved a decree setting aside some 500 million euros ($577.20 million) […]

04.04.2026 08:00

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Apple’s 50-year journey from garage to tech titan

In early 1976 in California, Steve Wozniak had just completed the design of a computer circuit board he intended to share with fellow hobbyists at a prominent local club. His friend Steve Jobs ​also saw a business opportunity to manufacture and sell the boards, and thus Apple (AAPL.O) was born. The company turns 50 on […]

04.04.2026 07:30

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SpaceX seen as make-or-break test for mega IPOs

The global IPO market has needed a win for years and Elon Musk’s SpaceX could be the breakthrough. The last company to make a market debut at over a trillion dollar valuation was Saudi Aramco (2223.SE) in 2019. An over “trillion-dollar” valuation, a CEO with a cult-like retail following and exposure to a ​high-growth industry […]

04.04.2026 07:00

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Cyprus weather: Saturday 4th April

A weak low-pressure system is affecting the region Saturday, bringing dust and unsettled weather. Dust levels will be high early in the day but are expected to drop by evening. Skies will start partly cloudy before turning mostly cloudy, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms expected. Snow or sleet may fall on the highest peaks […]

04.04.2026 06:30

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Amazon, Delta team up for in-flight Wi-Fi, challenging Musk’s Starlink

Amazon’s Leo satellite internet unit signed a deal with Delta Air Lines to provide in-flight Wi-Fi on 500 of the airline’s planes starting in 2028, inking its second major partnership ‌in the skies as it races to launch more satellites and take on Elon Musk’s Starlink. The deal ratchets up competition between Amazon’s burgeoning satellite […]

04.04.2026 06:30

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Consumers expect slightly lower inflation and stable income growth

The European Central Bank (ECB) recently released its Consumer Expectations Survey results for February 2026, revealing trends in inflation, income, spending, economic growth, and housing. The fieldwork for the survey was conducted between February 5 and March 3, 2026, meaning that around 97 per cent of responses were collected before the outbreak of the Middle […]

04.04.2026 06:00

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NGOs accuse ministry of failures over Akamas violations

BirdLife Cyprus, Terra Cypria and Opok on Friday sharply criticised the agriculture ministry’s handling of environmental violations in Akamas, following a meeting with the ministry’s director-general for the environment. “This meeting did not constitute a meaningful consultation,” the organisations said in a joint public statement. They said they were briefed only on pre-existing guidelines and […]

04.04.2026 04:24

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Our View: Nursing shortage deepens as unions block reform

The shortage of nursing staff is in the region of 600 according to Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides, who has been trying to solve the problem caused by the public sector nursing unions. Private hospitals and clinics are suffering most from this shortage – some have been forced to consider closing departments because they do not […]

04.04.2026 04:20

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Cyprus Hotels See Improved Booking Trends for May

Hotel bookings in Cyprus are showing signs of improvement, with May shaping up more positively, the head of the island’s hoteliers’ association has said. Thanos Michaelides, president of the Cyprus Hotel Association, told CyBC radio that cancellations are slowing and new reservations are increasing. He said bookings in March and April were down 42% compared […]

04.04.2026 00:45

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Eight people dead, one child injured after Afghanistan quake

Eight people were killed and one child was injured on Friday when a house collapsed in Kabul following a 5.9 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region, the National Disaster Management Authority said. Strong tremors were felt in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, Kabul in Afghanistan and the Indian capital New Delhi, according to Reuters witnesses. The […]

03.04.2026 22:57

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Cuba begins releasing prisoners under scrutiny of rights groups, US govt

Cuba began releasing prisoners from its jails on Friday just hours after its communist-run government announced a sweeping amnesty coinciding with the most intense pressure campaign applied by the US in decades. More than 2,000 prisoners are slated to be released as part of Cuba’s state-run media on Thursday called a “sovereign and humanitarian” gesture, […]

03.04.2026 22:42

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Japanese, French and Omani vessels cross the Strait of Hormuz

Three Omani-operated tankers, a French-owned container ship and a Japanese-owned gas carrier have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since Thursday, shipping data showed, reflecting Iran’s policy to allow passage for vessels it deems friendly. Iran initially shut the Strait – a route for about a fifth of global oil and LNG flows – after US […]

03.04.2026 22:31

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Tehran rejected 48-hour ceasefire proposal from US, Iranian media, citing source, says

An unnamed source told Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency on Friday that Tehran had rejected a US proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire. The source said the proposal was made on Wednesday through another country, which was not named. There was no immediate comment or confirmation from the US.

03.04.2026 22:09

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Cyprus–Egypt Agreement Advances Legal Framework for Gas Development, Official Says

A new agreement signed Monday between Cyprus and Egypt forms part of the process to finalize the legal and commercial framework needed to develop natural gas fields in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone, the government’s spokesman for the presidency said. Victor Papadopoulos told state radio that Nicosia has no disagreements with the companies operating the “Cronos” […]

03.04.2026 22:00

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US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search under way for crew member, US officials say

A US fighter jet has been shot down over Iran and search-and-rescue efforts have so far recovered one of two crew members who ejected, a US official told Reuters, in the first known incident of its kind in the nearly five-week-old war. The Pentagon and US Central Command did not respond to requests for comment. […]

03.04.2026 21:59

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Israel strikes Beirut, US warns Iran may hit Lebanese universities

Israel pounded Beirut with airstrikes on Friday that the military said had targeted militant “infrastructure” in Lebanon’s capital, as the US warned that Iran may target universities in the country as the Middle East war rages. Israel has invaded southern Lebanon and pledged to raze all Lebanese villages in the border area in a fight […]

03.04.2026 21:28

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Trump proposes “historic” defence spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programmes

President Donald Trump on Friday requested a 10 per cent cut in non-defence spending for the 2027 fiscal year and a massive $500 billion increase in the military budget, as the US continues its war against Iran. The 2027 budget request comes as the president faces risky choices abroad, with the administration sending US service […]

03.04.2026 20:57

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Over 10,000 new voters register ahead of elections

A total of 10,031 new voters had applied to be added to the electoral roll for the upcoming elections as of Thursday, head of the elections service Menelaos Vassiliou said on Friday. He said the total number of eligible voters stood at 561,000 as of January 1, though this figure includes deceased individuals. The final […]

03.04.2026 20:45

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