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Tanker hit by two projectiles off Qatar, one unexploded, UKMTO says

A tanker struck off Qatar was hit by two projectiles, one causing a fire that has since been extinguished and another remaining unexploded in the vessel’s engine room, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Wednesday. The vessel was struck about 17 nautical miles (31 km) north of Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial hub, […]

01.04.2026 08:40

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Police to investigate Drousiotis claims of a ‘Rosicrucian brotherhood’ in Cyprus

Former Supreme Court judge Michalakis Christodoulou has rejected as “morbid fantasies and falsehoods” allegations that he is connected to a covert network described by Makarios Drousiotis as operating under the Rosicrucians, as police move to investigate the claims and those named respond with categorical denials. The reaction followed publications by Drousiotis, which began circulating publicly […]

01.04.2026 08:26

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Italy crash out as Sweden, Czechs and Bosnia seal World Cup spots

A dramatic night of World Cup qualification playoffs delivered late winners, penalty shootout heartbreak and historic milestones, as Sweden, the Czech Republic and Bosnia and Herzegovina booked their places at this year’s tournament — while Italy’s agonising absence extended to a third consecutive finals. Sweden sealed their return to the global stage in spectacular fashion, […]

01.04.2026 08:07

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Daily Jordan–Cyprus flights to operate during Passover as Tel Aviv capacity remains limited

Daily flights between Jordan and Cyprus will operate during the Passover period as Israeli travel company ISSTA seeks to ease pressure on outbound travel caused by restricted air capacity at Tel Aviv’s main airport. The temporary route will run until April 8, linking Aqaba airport with Paphos in what the company described as an “air […]

01.04.2026 08:00

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The competitive electricity market is not a matter of opinion. It’s a matter of numbers

By Dr Andreas Procopiou Former Senior Research Fellow in Smart Grids at the University of Melbourne and Research Engineer at the Électricité de France R&D  In public discussions about the electricity market, particularly during pre-election periods, a recurring pattern emerges. Complex technical issues are reduced to simplified narratives. The same arguments are repeated across television panels, parliamentary debates […]

01.04.2026 08:00

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US eyes a swift end to war as fresh attacks hit Gulf states and Iran

President Donald Trump and his Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the end of the war on Iran could be near, with Washington signaling potential for both direct talks with Tehran’s leadership and a winding down of the conflict even without a deal. The remarks underscored the shifting and at times contradictory timelines and statements […]

01.04.2026 07:43

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Cyprus Business Now: tourism prospects, BoC, PwC survey, inflation, labour costs

Eurostat on Tuesday announced that annual inflation in Cyprus is estimated to have risen to 1.5 per cent in March 2026, reflecting an increase compared to previous months. Speaking to the broader European context, the statistical office said that euro area annual inflation is expected to reach 2.5 per cent in March, up from 1.9 […]

01.04.2026 07:30

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Debate intensifies over financial commissioner powers and foreclosures

The House finance committee has examined significant legal and substantive changes to a proposed law concerning the financial commissioner and procedures for complaints and foreclosures, with the binding nature of the commissioner’s decisions at the centre of debate. The discussion focused on amendments presented by the Finance Ministry, which stated that most changes involve technical […]

01.04.2026 06:40

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Cyprus sets zero VAT on selected meat and fish items

The Tax Department has announced the implementation of a zero VAT rate on specific categories of meat and fish, following a decision by the Cabinet. The department stated that the measure is based on a decree published in the Official Gazette, which amends the Value Added Tax (VAT) Law to apply a zero rate on […]

01.04.2026 06:20

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Cyprus Weather – 1st April

Generally fine with some patchy cloud. Temperatures will reach around 21 degrees Celsius inland and in the southeast, 20 along most coasts and 10 in the higher mountains. Tonight, periods of increased cloud are expected. Winds will shift to light northwesterly to northeasterly, and seas will remain calm to slightly rough. Overnight temperatures will drop […]

01.04.2026 06:15

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Paphos joins EU project to boost smart tourism

The Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) has announced that it is participating as a partner in the European Erasmus+ programme I-DEMO, aimed at strengthening the district’s position as a smart tourism destination. Specifically, the board said that it is taking part in an educational meeting held in Breda, Netherlands, coordinated by Breda University, from March […]

01.04.2026 06:00

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Cyprus Civil Defense Issues Safety Guidelines Ahead of Severe Weather

Cyprus Civil Defense issued a series of public safety recommendations as isolated strong thunderstorms, heavy rain, high winds and possible tornadoes are expected to affect the island, beginning in the west and moving across the country. The agency urged the public to take preventive measures to reduce risks from flooding, including ensuring drains and gutters […]

01.04.2026 05:28

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Lab-grown souvlaki set to hit the Cyprus table

With the tragic situation being faced by Cypriot farmers amid the outbreak of foot and mouth disease and the global uncertainty surrounding supply chains due to the Israeli-US war on Iran, one local company is looking to the future with plans to produce lab-grown meat on the island. “It’s not only those two aspects, which […]

01.04.2026 04:24

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Our View: Further evidence of Christodoulides hyping up a matter of little importance

Despite the pomp that accompanied the meeting in Cairo between President Nikos Christodoulides and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Monday there was nothing new to report. The governments of Cyprus and Egypt signed a “framework agreement” that did not differ at all from the one signed last year, according to Energy Minister Michael Damianos, although […]

01.04.2026 04:20

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EU Must Strengthen Energy Security, Cyprus Minister Says

The European Union must reinforce its energy‑supply security amid rising prices driven by ongoing conflicts, Cyprus Energy Minister Michalis Damianou said Tuesday at an emergency meeting of EU energy ministers in Nicosia. Damianou said the session focused on recent increases in energy costs, noting that supply remains secure for now. Even so, he said European […]

01.04.2026 01:40

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American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad, police officials say

An American journalist was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday and authorities are searching the city for her, two police officials said. The Iraqi interior ministry confirmed the abduction of a female journalist but did not disclose her nationality. The ministry said one suspect was arrested and efforts were ongoing to free the journalist. Police officials […]

31.03.2026 23:59

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Turkey beat Kosovo to qualify for World Cup for first time in 24 years

Turkey ended a 24-year wait to qualify for the World Cup by beating Kosovo 1-0 in their playoff final on Tuesday, sealing a return to football’s biggest stage for the first time since 2002. Forward Kerem Akturkoglu scored the only goal in the 53rd minute to settle a tense contest in Pristina, where the hosts […]

31.03.2026 23:57

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Tenacious Japan beat misfiring England 1-0 in Wembley friendly

Japan deservedly beat a lacklustre and Harry Kane-less England 1-0 at Wembley on Tuesday in the hosts’ last friendly before manager Thomas Tuchel announces his World Cup squad in May. Kaoru Mitoma, who plays for Brighton & Hove Albion, scored in the 23rd minute to end goalkeeper Jordan Pickford’s run of clean sheets for England […]

31.03.2026 23:52

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North ‘foreign ministry’ displeased by latest Egypt gas agreement

The Turkish Cypriot ‘foreign ministry’ on Tuesday evening expressed its displeasure at the latest agreement concerning the development of natural gas which was signed by the governments of Cyprus and Egypt on Monday, saying that it was signed “disregarding the inherent rights of the Turkish Cypriot people”. “It is a clear manifestation of the Greek […]

31.03.2026 23:48

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Mayor highlights cancer risk of antennae at British Akrotiri base

Kourion mayor Pantelis Georgiou on Tuesday stressed what he believes to be an elevated risk of cancer linked to the placement of communications antennae in the British Akrotiri base area, after the United Kingdom had earlier this week announced its intention to install 32 new antennae at the base. “What is being said strongly in […]

31.03.2026 23:29

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Ustel furious at Erhurman as north’s cost-of-living allowance dispute deepens

The north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel on Tuesday evening expressed fury at Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, who had himself lambasted Ustel’s ruling coalition’s decision to bypass the Turkish Cypriot legislature and halt payments of the cost-of-living allowance without allowing elected representatives to vote on the matter. “I have followed with regret the unfortunate statements […]

31.03.2026 22:26

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Cyprus Opens First Section of New Migrant Detention Centre at Limnes

The first section of Cyprus’ new pre‑departure migrant detention centre at Limnes began operating Monday, following the full transfer of detainees from the existing facility in Menogeia, the Justice Ministry said. The ministry described the move as a significant upgrade of state infrastructure, saying the new centre is intended to improve operational management of migration […]

31.03.2026 22:00

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UN thanks Cyprus for latest Amalthea shipment

United Nations office for project service (Unops) executive director Jorge Moreira da Silva on Tuesday thanked Cyprus for providing its latest shipment of humanitarian aid to Gaza as part of its Amalthea plan. He confirmed that a total of 400 tonnes of humanitarian aid had been delivered, and said that “the shipment includes urgently needed […]

31.03.2026 21:29

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Cyprus signs statement offering support for Lebanese govt amid widening conflict

Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Tuesday signed a joint declaration of European foreign ministers declaring their “full support for the Lebanese government and people” as the conflict in the Middle East spills across Lebanon’s borders, with Israel advancing its invasion into the south of the country and a million people having been displaced so […]

31.03.2026 20:36

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