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Fuel sales rise slightly in Cyprus before Iran-linked price surge

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Friday reported that total petroleum product sales in February 2026 reached 111,922 tonnes, marking a 0.1 per cent year-on-year increase compared to February 2025. However, the figures reflect market conditions before the escalation of the conflict involving Iran, which has since driven significant increases in fuel prices. Cystat recorded […]

27.03.2026 14:19

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Ex-rapper Shah sworn in as Nepal prime minister after sweeping election win

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah was sworn in as prime minister of Nepal on Friday, tasked with restoring political stability and creating jobs in the poor Himalayan nation long troubled by fragile governments and weak growth prospects. Shah, who wore skin-tight trousers, a matching jacket, his signature black Nepali cloth cap and sunglasses at the ceremony, is […]

27.03.2026 14:16

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Hamas disarmament plan sees Gaza’s tunnels destroyed, arms given up in stages, text shows

Hamas would be required to allow the destruction of its vast Gaza tunnel network as it lays down its arms in stages under a disarmament plan that was presented to the militants by US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”, and viewed by Reuters. The plan follows an eight-month timeline that begins with a US-backed […]

27.03.2026 14:05

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Cyprus to launch screening for non-EU investors in April

Cyprus will begin screening certain foreign direct investments (FDI) from April 2, 2026, under a new law aimed at safeguarding national security and public order while aligning the country with the EU’s investment control framework. According to the finance ministry, the establishment of a framework for the control of FDI law of 2025, published as […]

27.03.2026 14:04

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus sees signs of recovery in tourist bookings after Iran disruption

Tourist bookings to Cyprus have begun to rebound after a slowdown linked to recent geopolitical tensions, the deputy tourism minister has said. Speaking at the annual general assembly of the Cyprus Hotel Managers Association, Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis said reservations had shown “clear signs of returning to normal” in recent days following weeks of weaker […]

27.03.2026 14:00

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Cyprus parliament approves €83.9m ports authority budget despite deficit

The House of Representatives has unanimously approved the Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) budget, amounting to €83,950,909. Notably, the 2026 budget is in deficit, with projected expenditure of €83,950,909 and expected revenue of €65,190,938. The revenues are expected to come primarily from port operations, generating €37,326,560, alongside income from investments, bank interest and various financial revenues […]

27.03.2026 13:54

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UN says 1,700 killed in Syria’s Suweida violence, cites possible war crimes

More than 1,700 people were killed, nearly 200,000 displaced and multiple actors including Syrian government forces, tribal fighters and Druze armed groups committed acts that may amount to war crimes during a week of violence in southern Syria in July 2025, a UN investigation said on Friday. The 85-page report by the Independent International Commission […]

27.03.2026 13:50

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Cyprus fire service receives advanced training system

ERB Asfalistiki, a member of the Eurobank Group, on Friday announced that it delivered a firefighting training simulator to the Cyprus fire service, strengthening their long-standing cooperation on fire safety. According to the announcement, the initiative forms part of a 25-year collaboration between the two organisations, reflecting their continued commitment to promoting fire prevention and […]

27.03.2026 13:34

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Nasa’s Artemis astronauts enter final preparations for Moon mission

The four astronauts selected for Nasa’s Artemis II mission were due to arrive in Florida on Friday, entering the final phase of preparations for the first crewed journey toward the Moon in more than five decades. Nasa astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, along with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, are set to launch […]

27.03.2026 13:09

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Kremlin denies Putin asked businessmen to fund Russian war effort

The Kremlin on Friday denied reports that President Vladimir Putinhad asked leading businessmen to donate money to stabilise Russia’s finances as it presses on with the war in Ukraine. The reports, citing unnamed sources, were published by independent Russian outlet The Bell and by the Financial Times after Putin held a closed-door meeting with business […]

27.03.2026 13:04

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Cyprus Stock Exchange admits additional iDNA Genomics shares

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) council on Friday announced the admission to trading of 4,167 additional shares of iDNA Genomics Public Ltd on the Emerging Companies Market. According to the announcement, the shares were issued following the conversion of 100 convertible bonds into shares, in accordance with Article 58 of the CSE Law. The newly […]

27.03.2026 12:57

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Cosmos Insurance to propose €1m dividend to shareholders

The board of directors of Cosmos Insurance Public Company Ltd on Friday announced the approval of the company’s audited financial statements for the financial year ended December 31, 2025. The board also unanimously approved the management report, the annual corporate governance report, and the audited financial statements as part of its decisions. The company announced […]

27.03.2026 12:51

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CSE confirms closure dates for Catholic and Orthodox Easter

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Friday announced its Easter holiday schedule, informing investors and market participants of upcoming trading suspensions in April. The exchange stated that on April 3, 2026 and April 6, 2026, which mark the celebration of Catholic Easter, no trading sessions or clearing and settlement of transactions will take place. The […]

27.03.2026 12:46

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Diagne outlines Unficyp’s four priorities after Christodoulides meeting

United Nations peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp) chief Khassim Diagne on Friday outlined the force’s four main priorities for the months ahead, after having held a meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides. The first priority, he said, is “strengthened operational effectiveness and resilience in the context of a challenging financial environment”, while the second is to […]

27.03.2026 12:42

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Ukraine and Saudi Arabia sign deal on defence cooperation, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement on defence cooperation that lays the foundation for future contracts, technological cooperation and investments, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday. During an unannounced visit to the Gulf, Zelenskiy hopes to bolster support for Ukraine in its war against Russia, which is now in its fifth year, as […]

27.03.2026 12:39

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Nearly 400 young Cypriots compete in archaeology themed robot event

The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) on Friday announced that it recently held the FIRST® LEGO® League Cyprus 2026 event, bringing together hundreds of students from across Cyprus for a major robotics event held at European University Cyprus. The event, titled UNEARTHED™ and held on March 21, focused on archaeology and attracted an impressively high number […]

27.03.2026 12:32

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Wales and Liverpool great Toshack denies son’s claims of dementia diagnosis

Wales and Liverpool great John Toshack has denied the claims made by his son that he has dementia, a report published in Spanish outlet El Mundo said on Friday. Toshack’s son Cameron, who works as a coach in Buriram, told the Daily Mail in an interview published on Wednesday that his father has been diagnosed […]

27.03.2026 12:32

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SMEs and retail savers to get stronger protection in bank reforms

European Parliament members (MEPs) have adopted new EU rules to address bank failures, aiming to protect taxpayers and depositors while minimising economic disruption. The reform establishes that the cost of bank failures should primarily be borne by shareholders, creditors and industry-funded safety nets, reducing reliance on public funds. It also expands the framework so that […]

27.03.2026 12:20

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Guest recipes with Lidl Food Academy

White Chocolate Blondies with Raspberries & Soy Cream Ganache For the blondies150g unsalted butter (melted)200g brown sugar1 egg + 1 yolk1 teaspoon vanilla extract200g all-purpose flour100g white chocolate (coarsely chopped)125g raspberries (fresh or frozen)1 pinch of saltFor the white chocolate & soy ganache200g white chocolate200ml soy cooking creamZest of 1 lime (optional) Preheat the oven […]

27.03.2026 12:20

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Audit flags gaps in civil defence shelter readiness

The audit office on Friday highlighted a series of perceived weaknesses regarding the management and operation of evacuation shelters in its latest report, calling for  improved information and coordination among competent authorities. The findings follow a limited-scope audit focusing on the management and operation of civil defence shelters, with particular emphasis on the experience of […]

27.03.2026 12:18

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Kıbrıs Famagusta Gazette

Bus drivers hold two‑hour work stoppage over traffic‑camera concerns

Bus drivers affiliated with the SEK and PEO unions will stage a two‑hour work stoppage on Friday morning, protesting what they say are unresolved problems linked to the island’s traffic‑camera system. In a joint statement, the unions said repeated warnings to the Transport Ministry had gone unanswered, despite concerns that the operation of the camera […]

27.03.2026 12:17

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Cyprus joins EU crackdown on misleading Black Friday discounts

Cyprus was among 23 EU member states that joined a coordinated consumer protection sweep which found that 30 per cent of online traders screened during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales referenced discounts incorrectly, according to results released this week by the European Commission and national authorities. The sweep, carried out with consumer protection authorities […]

27.03.2026 11:55

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DEI is dead? Trump orders federal contractors to eliminate it

President Donald Trump signed an executive order asking federal contractors and their subcontractors to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices, the White House said. Trump has cracked down on public and private organizations – from government agencies to private universities – over DEI practices. Civil rights advocates say DEI practices help address historic inequities […]

27.03.2026 11:49

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Finance minister hails landmark deal to modernise European borders

The Council of the EU and the European Parliament have reached a political agreement on the most far-reaching overhaul of the bloc’s customs framework in nearly six decades, with Finance Minister Makis Keravnos describing it as the biggest reform since the creation of the Customs Union in 1968.  Speaking on behalf of the Cyprus Presidency, Keravnos said the deal would help the EU respond […]

27.03.2026 11:46

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