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Artemis capsule boost puts astronauts moon-bound for record-breaking journey

The Orion capsule carrying four astronauts in NASA’s Artemis II mission executed a key thruster firing on Thursday that will kick the crew out of Earth’s orbit and on a path toward the moon, committing them to reaching the farthest distance humans have ever traveled in space. The successful maneuver put the crew on a […]

03.04.2026 08:00

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Cyprus Theatre Organisation to stage Translations, exploring themes of colonialism and military presence

Brian Friel’s Translations will be staged in Cyprus, with a new production at the Cyprus Theatre Organisation’s Main Stage in Nicosia that places the 1980 play in conversation with the island’s own history of partition and continued foreign military presence. Directed and co‑translated by Irish‑Cypriot theatre‑maker Patrick Myles, the production sets Friel’s drama — originally […]

03.04.2026 08:00

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US vows to target more Iranian infrastructure as nations seek to open Hormuz

President Donald Trump said the U.S. “hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran”, reiterating vows to increase the ferocity of attacks on its infrastructure, as dozens of countries sought ways to restart vital energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Nearly five weeks after it started with a joint U.S.-Israeli aerial assault, the war […]

03.04.2026 07:53

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Cyprus package travel case underscores importance of EU safeguards

The Council of the European Union this week adopted new rules to strengthen safeguards for package travel users, aiming to enhance consumer protection across the bloc. The revised directive updates the package travel framework, covering combined services such as flights, accommodation, transfers and excursions purchased as a single product. The new legislation introduces a clearer […]

03.04.2026 07:50

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UN to vote on Hormuz resolution as China opposes authorization of force

The U.N. Security Council is to vote on a Bahraini resolution to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, diplomats said on Friday, but veto-wielding China made clear its opposition to authorizing any use of force. Two diplomats said the meeting of the Council’s 15 members and the vote were set for […]

03.04.2026 07:48

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Cyprus Business Now: banks, tourism, unemployment, Ermes, DP World Limassol

Eurobank on Thursday announced that it recently secured two major distinctions at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2026, reinforcing its position in Cyprus’ private banking sector. The bank received the awards for “Cyprus’s Best International Private Bank” and “Cyprus’s Best for Digital Solutions”, highlighting the quality and innovation of its services. Eurobank said the recognition confirms its ability to […]

03.04.2026 07:30

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Lordos Hotels announces CFO change and board role shift

Lordos Hotels (Holdings) Public Ltd has announced a change in its chief financial officer position, alongside updates to its board structure. The company confirmed that Adonis Elia retired from his role as chief financial officer on March 31, 2026, marking the end of his tenure in the executive position. Elia, who also served as executive […]

03.04.2026 07:00

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UK firms to hike prices at fastest rate since October, BoE survey shows

British companies expect to raise prices more quickly in the coming 12 months as they respond to a surge in energy prices ​due to the Iran war, cut jobs and raise pay by less than before, a ‌Bank of England survey showed on Thursday. The BoE is keeping a close watch on companies’ pricing plans […]

03.04.2026 06:30

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Eurobank sets date for hybrid annual general meeting

Eurobank S.A. has announced that its annual general meeting of shareholders will take place on April 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., adopting a hybrid format. The meeting will be held with the physical presence of shareholders in Nea Ionia, at 8 Iolkou Street, Building H, GR 14234, while also allowing participation remotely in real time […]

03.04.2026 06:00

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Our View: Europe perfectly entitled to oppose Trump’s war

The growing rift between Unites States president Donald Trump and his Nato partners is a very worrying development for the West. Poland’s prime minister Donald Tusk hit the nail on the head in a social media post in English, in which he said: “The threat of Nato’s break-up, easing sanctions on Russia, a massive energy […]

03.04.2026 04:20

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Cyprus among first to meet UN HIV targets

Cyprus is among the first countries to meet the United Nations’ HIV targets, achieving a treatment rate of around 98 per cent, the Aids Solidarity Movement said on Thursday. “The main driver of Cyprus’ success in HIV has been the close collaboration between the community, patient groups, clinicians and policymakers,” said the organisation’s president, Christos […]

03.04.2026 04:20

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Fuel Prices Surge, Raising Fears Subsidies Will Be Wiped Out

A sharp rise in fuel prices in March has raised concerns among consumers that government subsidies will be absorbed by new increases before they reach households. Since March 1, the average price of gasoline has climbed 20.9 cents per liter, diesel has risen 35.4 cents and heating oil is up 28.5 cents. The price of […]

03.04.2026 00:45

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Cubans take to bikes and electric tricycles to protest US sanctions

Cuban activists paraded on Thursday on bikes and electric tricycles along Havana’s waterfront Malecon boulevard, accompanied by Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, in a show of defiance amid U.S. efforts to starve the island of fuel. Participants in the government-organized caravan rode past the U.S. Embassy in the Cuban capital, their electric and pedal-powered vehicles displaying […]

02.04.2026 23:09

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Survey finds low trust, widespread discontent among Cypriots

Cypriots have low social trust, are generally disenchanted with politics and politicians, while a significant segment are unsatisfied with their life, according to a survey released on Thursday. The research by the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) was carried out between March 10 and 26, gauging public sentiment ahead of the May legislative elections. It polled […]

02.04.2026 23:00

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DBRS Says Greece and Cyprus Face Higher Geopolitical Risks Due to Reliance on Tourism, Shipping

Greece and Cyprus are more exposed than most EU economies to geopolitical shocks from the Middle East because of their heavy dependence on tourism and shipping, ratings agency Morningstar DBRS said in a new report. The agency said disruptions to shipping routes and air travel are pushing up costs and weighing on freight rates and […]

02.04.2026 22:00

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Fire breaks out at Limassol police facility, one person suffers burns

One person was said to be in a serious condition while six more were being treated for respiratory problems after a fire broke out on Thursday afternoon in the holding wing at Limassol police headquarters. Reports said one individual – a detainee at the facility – suffered extensive burns. He was transferred to a Nicosia […]

02.04.2026 22:00

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Cabinet decision paves way for Greek Cypriot refugee property titles despite irregularities

The cabinet approved a decision allowing Greek Cypriot refugees living in government housing with planning irregularities to obtain title deeds or lease certificates, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Thursday. Following the 1974 Turkish invasion, over 200,000 Greek Cypriots were displaced from the north. The Republic built estates (sinikismoi) to house displaced individuals and families […]

02.04.2026 21:51

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Foot-and-mouth cases rise to 50 farms in Cyprus

A new instance of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) was detected on Thursday, bringing the total number of affected farming units to 50. According to the veterinary services, the latest affected farming unit is located in Dromolaxia, Larnaca district. The new case of FMD was tracked in a goat-and-sheep farm with 85 animals. Authorities said enhanced testing […]

02.04.2026 21:41

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North launches probe into IVF clinic after sperm mix-up claims

Turkish Cypriot “health minister” Hakan Dincyurek on Thursday responded to international media reports accusing an IVF centre in the north of providing families with incorrect sperm during treatment. “We have initiated investigations at the relevant centre, taking into account the reports in the press,” Dincyurek said. He added that the ministry is treating the reports […]

02.04.2026 21:36

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Cyprus contributes to Nasa’s Artemis mission, says space organisation head

Cyprus is playing a role in Nasa’s historic Artemis mission, with local research helping address health challenges faced by astronauts, the president of the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO), George Danos, said; carried out in collaboration with the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics, a partner of the International Space Research and Innovation Centre. Danos […]

02.04.2026 21:18

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Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general

U.S. President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from her post, a White House official said on Thursday, following mounting frustration with her performance, including her handling of investigative files related to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump had also reportedly grown frustrated that Bondi was not moving quickly enough […]

02.04.2026 21:04

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Parliament simplifies House speaker election rules

Parliament on Thursday gave the nod to new rules for the election of the House President, making the procedure more straightforward. The new rules will first apply this June, when the House reconstitutes after the legislative elections. Right after the new MPs are sworn in, the procedure will take place for electing the House President […]

02.04.2026 20:39

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Consumers’ Group Says Heating‑Oil Users Unfairly Excluded From Tax Cut

The Cyprus Consumers Association has said that heating‑oil users are being treated unfairly after the government announced a temporary reduction in the excise tax on motor fuels but did not include heating oil. The group called on the Finance Ministry to immediately extend the reduced rate to heating oil, saying “there is no justification” for […]

02.04.2026 19:45

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Is It Magic? Film screenings continue in Nicosia

Hungry for films? This March, April and May, STYX Film Encounters presents Is It Magic?, a series of five film screenings exploring moments when reality begins to loosen, and the world no longer seems fully stable or explainable. Across these films, magic is approached not only as the supernatural, but as a shift in perception: […]

02.04.2026 19:33

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