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€7.7 million for farmers affected by adverse weather

A budget of €7,693,500 has been allocated for farmers whose crops and fixed assets were damaged due to poor weather conditions in 2024 and 2025, the agriculture ministry announced on Friday. “The proposal was approved by the fund’s management committee on March 18 and ensures direct support for affected producers, contributing to the maintenance of […]

03.04.2026 12:00

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From gym to jawline

By Jillian Sunderland and Jordan Foster Young men and teenage boys are learning to see their faces and bodies as projects to measure, rank and optimise. On social media platforms jawlines are dissected, cheekbones compared and “flaws” are catalogued. And widely viewed videos advise on just how best to bulk up, trim down, make over […]

03.04.2026 12:00

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Police issue 170 fines in crime crackdown

Police issued 170 fines in nationwide crime crackdown on Thursday night aimed at preventing serious crime and boosting public safety, it said on Friday. Officers carried out coordinated patrols across urban areas, focusing on key locations to deter criminal activity and maintain public order. One person was arrested for illegal possession of property and traffic […]

03.04.2026 11:56

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Medvedev says Russia should drop its ‘tolerant attitude’ towards Ukraine’s EU drive

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s powerful Security Council, said on Friday that Moscow should drop its “tolerant attitude” towards Ukraine’s possible EU membership. “The EU is no longer just an economic union. It can transform, and rather quickly, into a full-blown military alliance, one overtly hostile to Russia, and in some ways worse than […]

03.04.2026 11:48

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Workshops in Skarinou aim to boost cross‑border disaster readiness

Cross‑border civil protection workshops will be held today in the village of Skarinou, near Larnaca, as part of an effort to strengthen community resilience and expand public involvement in disaster preparedness. The sessions, hosted at the Environmental Information Centre of Rural Larnaca, are being carried out under the ACT4ALL project and will bring together 25 […]

03.04.2026 11:45

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Convicted man punches prosecutor in Limassol court

An unprecedented incident at the Limassol permanent criminal court occurred on Friday when a convicted man physically attacked a representative of the prosecuting authority immediately after his sentence was announced. The man, sentenced to four years in prison for kidnapping a woman, erupted violently as he left the bench and punched the prosecutor in the […]

03.04.2026 11:38

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Turkey condemns Eoka anniversary rock throwing

High-ranking figures from Turkey condemned the throwing of rocks and explosives across the buffer zone at Turkish Cypriots on the anniversary of the creation of Eoka, describing the incident as an act of terror. Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz said the rock throwing was “carried out … by the remnants of the terrorist organisation, Eoka”. […]

03.04.2026 11:30

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Best 7 private label lingerie manufacturers for retail success in 2026

Private label lingerie represents significant opportunity for retailers building profitable intimate apparel programs without investing in brand development. The right private label lingerie manufacturing partner provides ready-to-sell products, custom branding capabilities, and flexibility supporting retail needs. Choosing manufacturers understanding retail dynamics and providing genuine partnership support determines whether private label programs generate healthy margins or […]

03.04.2026 11:18

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Lego to continue sports expansion with footballers

Danish toymaker Lego will continue its expansion into the sports market this year with a collaboration with four of the world’s most famous footballers. Sets celebrating Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will be made available ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In total, seven […]

03.04.2026 11:13

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UN steps up patrols in area where rock-throwing incident took place

The United Nations peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp) has stepped up patrols around the buffer zone near the Ledra Palace hotel after rocks were thrown across the buffer zone at Turkish Cypriots on the anniversary of the creation of Eoka this week. Unficyp patrol cars were seen parked on Markos Drakos avenue, which connects the […]

03.04.2026 10:51

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus Records 600–700 New Prostate Cancer Cases Annually, Oncologists Say

Cyprus registers between 600 and 700 new cases of prostate cancer each year, the head of the Cyprus Oncology Society said Monday, noting that it remains the most common cancer among men worldwide. Anastasia Konstantinidou said global cases are projected to rise sharply, reaching an estimated 2.9 million annually by 2040. What is prostate cancer? […]

03.04.2026 10:45

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Hotel support plan pairs 30 per cent wage subsidy with layoff freeze

Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas is due to present the government’s support plan for the hotel industry on Friday morning, as authorities move to cushion the sector from the economic fallout of the Middle East crisis. According to information available, Mousiouttas invited both hotel associations and trade unions to his office for a morning meeting to […]

03.04.2026 10:45

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House passes bill on first-day workplace safety training

Parliament has approved a bill aimed at strengthening worker protection, requiring employers to provide health and safety training from an employee’s first day at work and to keep staff on full pay and benefits throughout that period. The bill, tabled by Akel MPs Andreas Kafkalias, Christos Christofias and Giorgos Koukoumas, amends the occupational safety and […]

03.04.2026 10:30

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Bodycam footage shows Tiger Woods called President Trump after crash

Tiger Woods was surprised that he was being handcuffed after crashing his SUV last week in Florida, per body camera footage released Thursday. “I’m being arrested?” Woods asked of Martin County Sheriff’s deputy Tatiana Levenar, who conducted a sobriety test on him. “I do believe your normal faculties are impaired, and you’re under an unknown […]

03.04.2026 10:28

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De Zerbi commits to stay at Spurs next season regardless of results

New Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi said he will remain in charge next season regardless of results, describing the role as the biggest challenge of his career after signing a long-term contract with the relegation-threatened Premier League club. Former Brighton & Hove Albion manager De Zerbi was appointed following the departure of Croatian Igor […]

03.04.2026 10:20

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Cyprus hoteliers keep summer in sight as Easter period proves difficult

Cyprus hoteliers are facing a difficult Easter period, with cancellations in March and April rising sharply after the outbreak of fighting in the region, although bookings for the rest of the summer are broadly keeping pace, the director-general of the Cyprus Hotel Association (Pasyxe), Christos Angelides, said this week. Speaking to CNN, Angelides said the […]

03.04.2026 10:15

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Where to catch Cyprus spring festivals

Outdoor, floral, traditional and seasonal festivals arrive this weekend to bring joy and entertainment to spring’s blossoming calendar. There are several festivals in the weeks to follow, for families, locals and visitors. Here is where to spend your spring weekends. On Saturday and Sunday, the 9th Citrus Blossom Festival will bring music, fun and games […]

03.04.2026 10:00

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Shipping’s next crisis could be crewing, not just trade routes, O’Neil says

Mark O’Neil, CEO of Columbia Group, has questioned whether the shipping industry is heading for a wider crewing shortage, as conflict in the Middle East, fuel disruption in the Philippines and rising repatriation costs place growing strain on global crewing. In Mr O’Neil’s view, the industry risks focusing too heavily on freight, routing and insurance, […]

03.04.2026 10:00

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Betting authority defends BookieCo licence reinstatement

Authorities confirmed on Friday that BookieCo Betting Stores Ltd has had its betting licence reinstated following a fresh application, reversing an earlier decision not to renew its permit amid scrutiny linked to organised crime investigations. The National Betting Authority said the company’s Class A licence, which expired on February 9, had initially not been renewed, […]

03.04.2026 09:55

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Government criticises parliament on decision to scrap social support agency

Government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Friday described parliament’s decision to abolish the social support body as “regrettable”. The House voted to dismantle the body, which provided financial assistance to disadvantaged students, transferring its operations and assets to the state scholarships foundation. The move came after MPs rejected two government bills proposing alternative arrangements for its […]

03.04.2026 09:12

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Limassol detention centre fire leaves man critically burned

A fire broke out at the holding cells of the Limassol police headquarters on early Friday morning, leaving a 39-year-old detainee with severe burns. Police said the incident occurred at around 4.40pm, triggering an immediate response to evacuate all detainees from the facility. Officers moved those held in custody to a safe area within police […]

03.04.2026 08:52

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Key witness refuses to testify over Drousiotis’ sexual misconduct allegations

A central figure in a widening corruption scandal declined to testify on Friday, with her lawyer stating she is unwilling to be drawn further into the case. The woman, referred to as “Sandy”, has returned to Cyprus after spending time abroad and is seeking to rebuild a normal life with her three children. According to […]

03.04.2026 08:36

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Keravnos holds off on new measures as Oev warns over bigger economic impact

Employers’ federation Oev warned this week that the economic fallout from the Middle East crisis could prove greater than initially expected, as Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said it was too early to discuss fresh measures before those already announced had been put into effect and assessed. The warning came after a meeting between the federation’s […]

03.04.2026 08:34

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Red weather warning as north african dust cloud engulfs Cyprus

Cyprus moved from a yellow to red weather warning on Friday as authorities cautioned over a “severe episode” of African dust that has engulfed the island, bringing hazardous air quality and unsettled weather conditions into the weekend. An emergency bulletin issued by the met office said the phenomenon would intensify from the early hours of […]

03.04.2026 08:15

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