Limassol Marina, F&S Marinas to host 2026 Cyprus Coastal Regatta for second year
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Limassol Marina, F&S Marinas to host 2026 Cyprus Coastal Regatta for second year

Mark your sporting calendars for the island’s second Coastal Regatta. Cyprus is raising the bar in the world of yacht racing, inviting all captains and crew from the Cyprus yachting community to take part in this prestigious nautical event. The Cyprus Coastal Regatta promises another unforgettable day on the Mediterranean’s azure waters, building on the […]

02.04.2026 10:01
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SBA issue fireworks warning

SBA issue fireworks warning

The Sovereign Base Areas Police has revealed joint operations alongside the Cyprus Police, United Nations and His Majesty’s Customs and Immigration have taken place over the past month to deter the illegal use and importation of Easter bangers. With Greek Orthodox Easter now less than two weeks away, police officials confirmed seven operations have taken […]

02.04.2026 09:35
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Australia hits gambling advertising, advocates say not hard enough
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Australia hits gambling advertising, advocates say not hard enough

Australia said it would ban gambling advertisements featuring celebrities and limit online gambling advertisements to internet users over 18 from next year, an attempt to appease public health concerns but falling short of measures recommended by its own inquiry. Nearly three years since his government’s review recommended a total ban of online gambling advertisements, citing […]

02.04.2026 09:34
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Rocks thrown at Turkish Cypriots on Eoka anniversary
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Rocks thrown at Turkish Cypriots on Eoka anniversary

Rocks were thrown across the buffer zone at Turkish Cypriots in Nicosia on Wednesday, with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman keen to point out that the incident took place on the anniversary of the creation of Eoka. Video footage of the incident shows a man clad in black on Markos Drakos street, which sits below […]

02.04.2026 09:28
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Man arrested for Paphos explosion
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Man arrested for Paphos explosion

A 46-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday in Paphos in connection with the attempted destruction of property with explosives. The explosion happened in the early hours of Monday outside the offices of a company in Paphos, damaging the main entrance and the walls of the building. Police investigations indicated that an improvised explosive device containing […]

02.04.2026 09:08
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Police arrest two for possession of drugs
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Police arrest two for possession of drugs

Two people were arrested on Wednesday for possession of drugs. Acting on a tipoff, the police stopped a car in Limassol driven by a 27-year-old at 10.30am on Wednesday. On searching the vehicle, the police found a total of 6g of cocaine, an ecstasy pill, precision scales and €2,010 in cash. The police then searched […]

02.04.2026 09:02
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EU approves talent pool initiative to tackle labour shortages
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EU approves talent pool initiative to tackle labour shortages

The Council of the European Union this week approved a regulation establishing the EU talent pool, a new digital platform designed to connect non-EU jobseekers with employers across the bloc. The initiative introduces an EU digital recruitment platform aimed at facilitating international hiring in sectors where member states are facing persistent labour shortages. The platform […]

02.04.2026 08:30
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Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump order to restrict birthright citizenship
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Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump order to restrict birthright citizenship

With President Donald Trump present, U.S. Supreme Court justices signaled skepticism on Wednesday toward the legality of his directive to restrict birthright citizenship in the U.S., part of his hardline immigration approach that would upend the long-held understanding of a key constitutional provision. In his historic visit to the top U.S. judicial body, Trump, wearing […]

02.04.2026 08:30
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Cyprus records over 3.1 million short-term rental guest nights in single quarter
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Cyprus records over 3.1 million short-term rental guest nights in single quarter

Cyprus recorded more than 3.1 million guest nights in short-term rental accommodation during the third quarter of 2025, according to Eurostat, highlighting the island’s strong performance in the growing platform-based tourism sector. According to the figures, Cyprus registered 3,104,502 nights booked via online platforms such as Airbnb, Booking, and Expedia between July and September 2025, […]

02.04.2026 08:20
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Cyprus unemployment falls as eurozone rate ticks up
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Cyprus unemployment falls as eurozone rate ticks up

Cyprus recorded a decline in unemployment in February 2026, even as joblessness in the euro area rose slightly month-on-month, according to a report from Eurostat. Specifically, the figures showed that Cyprus unemployment rate stood at 4.20 per cent in February 2026, down from 4.50 per cent in February 2025, reflecting continued improvement in the country’s […]

02.04.2026 08:10
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Cyprus parliament to vote today on bill establishing National Cancer Institute

Cyprus parliament to vote today on bill establishing National Cancer Institute

A bill creating Cyprus’ new National Cancer Institute goes to the House plenum today, with the proposed body tasked with strengthening prevention, early diagnosis, treatment support, palliative care and rehabilitation across the country’s oncology sector. The House health committee concluded its discussions last month, with several MPs welcoming the initiative while others raised concerns about […]

02.04.2026 08:00
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CySEC chief outlines early lessons from EU crypto rules
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CySEC chief outlines early lessons from EU crypto rules

The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is reshaping Europe’s crypto market, while exposing new regulatory challenges, according to Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) chairman George Theocharides. In an article first published in Eurofi magazine, Theocharides described MiCA as a structural shift for the EU crypto-asset market, explaining that a sector once operating largely outside […]

02.04.2026 08:00
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Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, but tsunami alerts have been lifted
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Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, but tsunami alerts have been lifted

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck in Indonesia’s Northern Molucca Sea on Thursday, killing one person, damaging buildings and triggering tsunami waves, authorities and witnesses said, though monitoring agencies said the likelihood of further casualties was low. Indonesia’s meteorology agency BMKG said there were tsunami waves reported in five locations, the highest at 0.75 m (2.46 […]

02.04.2026 07:57
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Alpha Bank rolls out retail banking transformation plan
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Alpha Bank rolls out retail banking transformation plan

Greek lender Alpha Bank has announced a sweeping transformation of its retail banking operations, introducing a new organisational model aimed at placing the customer at the centre of banking services. The bank said the overhaul represents a strategic shift in retail banking, designed to better align services with customer needs while enhancing its commercial approach. […]

02.04.2026 07:50
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Cyprus students invited to explore merchant navy careers
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Cyprus students invited to explore merchant navy careers

The University of Nicosia announced this week that it will host a student event titled “Become a Merchant Navy Officer for a Day” at the BSM Maritime Training Centre at the Limassol Marina. The event will take place on April 7, 2026, between 14:00 and 16:00, offering participants a focused introduction to careers in the […]

02.04.2026 07:40
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Better weather later in the day
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Better weather later in the day

Storm Erminio, the low-pressure barometric system that moved from Sicily towards the Eastern Mediterranean, bringing heavy rainfall and high concentrations of Saharan dust to Cyprus, will begin subsiding on Thursday, with a noticeable improvement from noon onwards. Winds will be a southeast gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 Beaufort, and at times a moderate […]

02.04.2026 07:31
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Cyprus Business Now: tourism, shipping, hotels, VAT, cost-of-living
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Cyprus Business Now: tourism, shipping, hotels, VAT, cost-of-living

The economy of the Famagusta district is coming under growing strain from the fallout of developments in the Middle East, with Paralimni-Deryneia mayor Giorgos Nikolettos warning that the new tourist season will depend in part on how quickly Cyprus can restore confidence in key foreign markets. In a written statement, Nikolettos welcomed the government’s recently announced support measures, […]

02.04.2026 07:30
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Cyprus Weather – 2nd April

Cyprus Weather – 2nd April

Winds will be mainly southwest to northwest. Seas will be generally rough, easing to slightly rough to rough by late afternoon. Temperatures will reach around 19 C inland, in the west, southwest and north coasts, 20 C on the southeast and east coasts, and 8 C in the highest mountains. From Wednesday night, some areas […]

02.04.2026 07:00
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Greece returns to developed markets after years of crisis
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Greece returns to developed markets after years of crisis

Index provider MSCI has confirmed that Greece will return to its developed markets index in May 2027, marking a key milestone in the country’s long recovery from its sovereign debt crisis. The decision represents a major step in the Greek economy’s normalisation after the debt crisis, which began in 2009 and led to years of […]

02.04.2026 07:00
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What’s on this weekend
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What’s on this weekend

April is here with more exciting events for all ages and interests! This weekend’s agenda has something fun in store around the island – in the city and in the villages. Here’s what’s on this Friday, Saturday and Sunday Markets Welcoming April’s first weekend is a series of bazaars and markets. In downtown Nicosia, Yfantourgeio […]

02.04.2026 06:40
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